Main channel to see Jimmy's work: ruclips.net/video/YDOdV0cUxbw/видео.html Jimmy's personal channel: ruclips.net/user/SashimiWhiskey Tour of this fishroom: ruclips.net/video/qcCMlhELJLw/видео.html
As a photographer myself, I really enjoyed hearing his story about actually getting IN to photography....it's always different for everyone, but the "D" in video class was unexpected 🤣😂 I was expecting the "I've been great at it ever since high-school" type story lol really enjoyed this video though. And agree about photographing a fish vs video.....much more difficult to capture a still photo
Great tips! I’ve tried using a fancy camera, but I don’t have a good understanding of it so I actually take better photos with my iPhone! I wanted to try one of the small macro lenses for iPhone just wasn’t sure if they actually made a difference.
Hopefully you'll understand what I'm trying to ask when it comes to photographing/videoing smaller fish (eg Tetras, guppies, etc) in a fishtank. Obviously the faster, the better eg F/1.4 for light purposes. But what about focal length and Minimum Focusing Distance combo? Would you recommend something like 20mm with a short MFD or go with something like 85mm but slightly higher MFD, which even though you stand back further might give a more close up photo (if that makes sense). Thanks in advance
I have found that stopping down to have less out-of-focus in the shot helps, even when using a fast lens. As an example, if I am using an f/2.8, I may stop down to f/11 (for video, not photos). For photos I tend to go lower on the f stop and make sure the fish is in focus. As far as focal length, I would suggest trying a few options if you have different lenses. My favorite lens for photos of fish is my 100mm f/2.8. I will also use my 24-70 f/2.8, usually between 50-70mm. I have also used my 35mm f/1.8 for both photo and video B roll.
@@TazawaTanks Thank you for taking the time to give a comprehensive reply. I currently only have one lens - a zoom lens - which has a fairly big MFD which increases as you zoom, so the fish only take up a small portion of the photo. Your reply will help when it comes to choosing my next lens. If money was no object I would be buying multiple primes at various focal lengths. Thanks again for your reply.
Thank you for the tips. Especially the iPhone tips I had no clue. I bought a canon eos rebel sl3 to try a new hobby and try making RUclips video. What would be a good beginner editing software?
It depends what you are trying to shoot. I use a macro lens (either 2.8 or 1.8) for close detail shots. I also use a CPL to cut glare. Otherwise, I’m usually using my 16-35 f/4, 24-70 f/28, or a 35mm prime.
Main channel to see Jimmy's work: ruclips.net/video/YDOdV0cUxbw/видео.html
Jimmy's personal channel: ruclips.net/user/SashimiWhiskey
Tour of this fishroom: ruclips.net/video/qcCMlhELJLw/видео.html
Thanks for the highlight my friend! Had a blast this weekend. To all your audience out there good luck! Keep shooting! :)
Cool tips! I gotta start using that fingernail trick more often.
Whatever jimmy gets paid, its not nearly enough!! What a wonderful, talented young man!!!
I love Jimmy's work. His funny little inserts crack me up too.
Yeah, GUPPIES are the hardest! Great job guys!
Great Topic! I needed some tips!
Thanks I learned a few tips.
Thanks! I love how you see all aspects of the hobby.
Thank you for this Zenzo and Jimmy! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽I really like the finger nail trick. Now I just have to stop getting my fingers in the view, 😂
Would love more fish photography tutorials
"Jimmy The Magician "
Thanks Guys.
Solid advice thanks for the time fellas!
Thanks for all these tips. This was a super resource.
Great video guys. Glad to see s whiskey and his helpful tips. Great job Zenzo...
Awesome guys, thanks for sharing!
Great stuff Zenzo and Jimmy💪🏽💪🏽👍🏼
Appreciate the tips and a great video.
Great tips! Maybe it goes without saying, but clean glass is a must too.
Nice fresh content!
As a photographer myself, I really enjoyed hearing his story about actually getting IN to photography....it's always different for everyone, but the "D" in video class was unexpected 🤣😂 I was expecting the "I've been great at it ever since high-school" type story lol really enjoyed this video though. And agree about photographing a fish vs video.....much more difficult to capture a still photo
Thanks you 👍👍👍 AWESOME tip's 💪💪
Great tips Jimmy and Zenzo! I forgot about the fingernails gliding on the glass tip for a cell camera. 👍
Got to meet Jimmy at the last Aquatic Experience, you did the best thing you could for this video Jimmy is the Master Breeder Dean of fish on film!
Yes🥰🔥🐟💪
Wow, big thanks on the exposure adjustment on iPhone; recently got iPhone 13 awesome phone. Fired Up Videos and tips!!!
Great behind the curtain look. I'm going to use that fingernail tip today on the puffer fry tank
Great tips! I’ve tried using a fancy camera, but I don’t have a good understanding of it so I actually take better photos with my iPhone! I wanted to try one of the small macro lenses for iPhone just wasn’t sure if they actually made a difference.
Hopefully you'll understand what I'm trying to ask when it comes to photographing/videoing smaller fish (eg Tetras, guppies, etc) in a fishtank.
Obviously the faster, the better eg F/1.4 for light purposes.
But what about focal length and Minimum Focusing Distance combo?
Would you recommend something like 20mm with a short MFD or go with something like 85mm but slightly higher MFD, which even though you stand back further might give a more close up photo (if that makes sense).
Thanks in advance
I have found that stopping down to have less out-of-focus in the shot helps, even when using a fast lens. As an example, if I am using an f/2.8, I may stop down to f/11 (for video, not photos). For photos I tend to go lower on the f stop and make sure the fish is in focus. As far as focal length, I would suggest trying a few options if you have different lenses. My favorite lens for photos of fish is my 100mm f/2.8. I will also use my 24-70 f/2.8, usually between 50-70mm. I have also used my 35mm f/1.8 for both photo and video B roll.
@@TazawaTanks Thank you for taking the time to give a comprehensive reply.
I currently only have one lens - a zoom lens - which has a fairly big MFD which increases as you zoom, so the fish only take up a small portion of the photo.
Your reply will help when it comes to choosing my next lens. If money was no object I would be buying multiple primes at various focal lengths.
Thanks again for your reply.
What portable light were you using to light up the tanks?
Falcon Eyes F7
@@TazawaTanks thank you!
What was the portable light Jimmy had with him? I always need more light and that was the perfect size.
Great video! Very helpful! What is that light at 07:32? Where can I get it?
I just sent a text to Jimmy to ask him. I will link it once I hear back.
Falcon Eyes F7 light
@@TazawaTanks Thank you very much!
Thank you for the tips. Especially the iPhone tips I had no clue. I bought a canon eos rebel sl3 to try a new hobby and try making RUclips video. What would be a good beginner editing software?
If you have an Apple device, iMovie is great to learn on. I used iMovie up until about 7-8 months ago. Now I’m using Final Cut Pro.
@@TazawaTanks Thank you. I have a MacBook Pro also
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Tomorrow there’s going to be 100 or more you tubers lol thanks for the pointers Jimmy
It's harder than you realize, given how close we are to the subjects and the fish can't move very far :)
What kind of dslr lens is best for fish tanks?
It depends what you are trying to shoot. I use a macro lens (either 2.8 or 1.8) for close detail shots. I also use a CPL to cut glare. Otherwise, I’m usually using my 16-35 f/4, 24-70 f/28, or a 35mm prime.
@@TazawaTanks Thank you very much for your reply! Great video by the way.
Thanks Folks
he is a photographer because his name is Jimmy, like jimmy olson...