I'm inspired because as a Cornish Photographer myself I would not tend to go out under those (all too common) grey and misty conditions, but I can see that it is still possible to deliver stunning images even then..
Great tutorial! I have been thinking about getting a big stopper for a while now and after watching your video I am impressed and I think it's a must have addition to my camera bag and I can't wait to get out onto the sea front in Blackpool where I live to practice using your techniques. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your work it is much appreciated.
Awesome video... I have been watching this video several times every so often and Land’s End is now on my photography bucket list thanks to you.. Keep up the great work and keep educating us. Thank you...
I'm just embarking on this type of photography. This was a great video with some very useful advice, particularly the point about covering the viewfinder - had no idea about that one and you've probably saved me a lot of wasted time and frustration! For anyone who is unaware, there are a number of Apps for iPhone/iPad which will do the revised exposure calculations for you, some of which include a timer for your manual Bulb setting use. They're free or very low cost. Many thanks for a quality and informative video.
Your videos are so evocative! Thanks for sharing and inspiring our craft, no matter if you're a professional or the most humble amateur. Long exposures simple changed the way I see the landscapes and help so much to give a dreamy "mood" to it.
Awesome and so simple. love the dramatic effect created not only with the big stoppers but the time you did the shoots. overcast dark and sinister looking. love that part of England and this video has given me the drive to go back down and do something similar many thanks brilliant
Shades of Poldark! Beautiful pictures of the coastal area! I very much enjoyed your subject matter. Good to see the differences in the Big and Little versions. Thank you Jonathan for this wonderful and inspiring tutorial.
Great vid, but neglected to mention that when shooting LE, best to shoot in mirror-up mode to offset any potential camera vibration when releasing the shutter. Also taking the camera strap off is advisable to stop it flapping around the camera in the wind causing potential vibration too
Very well put together tutorial Jonathan. It is nicely shot and the images illustrate the points you make perfectly. Excellent production values and all the information needed. Great work, thank you.
I've just ordered the lee filter foundation kit along with the ND filters presented in the video, great video and inspiring images, thanks so much for this presentation.
Must get a big stopper for ethereal waters...I love them!! Hopefully my Nikon GX will be ok to attach! Not sure about the dramatic back drop you had! I'm a scardy cat!!!
just watched your vid, it was simple and easy to understand, do u most edit to B&W cos it gives more drama. your photos are outstanding. i am trying to learn to use ND filters and love your teaching thank you very much
Thank you for the great video tutorial. I purchased Big & little Stopper, Foundation Kit, and Graduate ND filter set. Can't wait to try them this Summer. I was wondering if you can share the locations where this video was taken place, especially, at 7:40 ? Thanks!!
Awesome photography, so simple yet very effective. I actually preferred the shot of the shore using the little stopper, just a little texture helps. Is there much use of the little stopper? Apart from using in windy conditions?
Thanks for the excellent tutorial.i have both little and big stopper but did'nt know i need grads also.what is the best grads for starting out in landscape?
I like to focus 1/3 of the way in at F11. I also shut my Optical Stabilization off while on the tripod. A great app for this timing is called ND timer.
Hi Jonathan, really enjoyed the your video using the Big and Little stoppers, it was very inspiring, which has helped me with the waterfall imagesI have been shooting. When you use the grad filter with the big stopper (From the Lands end video), do you need to add additional exposure time? I understand Lee filters provides the exposure chart, but that is only based on the initial exposure time without the filter. Just wondering how you factor the time with the two filters in parallel. Your thoughts would be appreciated
Hi thanks for a great tutorial! I also have a Lee Big Stopper and the little chart that comes with it, my question is if you put in a Grad filter say a 3 stop ND Grad,, would I be best to meter with the ND Grad in then add the calculation for the Big Stopper on top of that metering?
OK I've asked loads of pro photographers this and no-one can answer so hopefully you can! Why do you never see people using your 'bellows hood'. It's accepted practice that most people will not shoot without a lens hood on so why just use a filter holder? I've got one and use it all the time. It's not that expensive in the grand scheme of things and gives great control over light and lens flare. Top system btw, looking forward to using my little and big stopper in the Highlands of Scotland in a few weeks :)
I have both these filters, my suggestion is to save your money on the six stop because of the strong blue colour cast even with PS/ LR 2021 it is very hard to remove and doesn't always work.The 10 stop is ok.
To check how many stops of light this really stops could I: Set the iso to say 2000 meter the scene with out filter in place. Next place filter into holder, this should now give me a new exposure reading. Is this correct.
when you use the metering in camera you allso say "its saying about a 1/60th" right? does it actually show this? or do you know so by looking at the histogram?
My question is, why does it not working at my side? I'm using a Hasselblad 500 CM (Digiback) an a 3.5/65mm lens. Mesured without Big stopper with ISO 50 anf f8 a time of 1/500. With the big stopper I take 2 seconds. But my pictures is ...... DARK! What could be the reason?
Given that the Big Stopper can easily take shutter times into the 8-30+ minutes for a single exposure, is there any reason not to increase ISO to make exposure times more manageable? Many of the videos I see online show photographers using ISO 100 when it seems to me that with today's DSLRs, that could easily be brought between 400-1000 to increase shutter speeds. In addition, many of the shots are in poor lighting where ISO 100 seems incorrect to begin with. Any thoughts?
You could always use the little stopper to reduce shutter speeds. For maximum quality, it's best to use ISO100 or even ISOL50 (for an even longer shutter speed) with long exposures, you tend to get more noise, so a high ISO will introduce more noise, even @ 200
the filters do not "increase the shutter speed". It's the other way around, they make the exposure longer by slowing down the shutter speed, in other words they decrease the shutter speed. I don't know why so many photographers make this mistake but I have heard it before many times.
Amazing tutorial!!! Given fact that this video is almost a decade old..its still perfectly relevant to the current cameras.
Great tutorial, simple and to the point. Great locations, lovely calm delivery of advice - great voice. Thank you
This bloke is 'top notch'.
A very mellow, sensible explanation.
Thank you indeed😊.
the best long exposure teaching video on the web! By far
I have just purchased the Big Stopper and this video is perfect as a learning tool. Many thanks
I'm inspired because as a Cornish Photographer myself I would not tend to go out under those (all too common) grey and misty conditions, but I can see that it is still possible to deliver stunning images even then..
Great tutorial! I have been thinking about getting a big stopper for a while now and after watching your video I am impressed and I think it's a must have addition to my camera bag and I can't wait to get out onto the sea front in Blackpool where I live to practice using your techniques. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your work it is much appreciated.
Excellent video showing the differences between the Big and Little Stopper as well as the techniques to use them in order to get the proper exposure.
Awesome video... I have been watching this video several times every so often and Land’s End is now on my photography bucket list thanks to you.. Keep up the great work and keep educating us. Thank you...
I'm just embarking on this type of photography. This was a great video with some very useful advice, particularly the point about covering the viewfinder - had no idea about that one and you've probably saved me a lot of wasted time and frustration! For anyone who is unaware, there are a number of Apps for iPhone/iPad which will do the revised exposure calculations for you, some of which include a timer for your manual Bulb setting use. They're free or very low cost. Many thanks for a quality and informative video.
Your videos are so evocative! Thanks for sharing and inspiring our craft, no matter if you're a professional or the most humble amateur.
Long exposures simple changed the way I see the landscapes and help so much to give a dreamy "mood" to it.
Awesome and so simple. love the dramatic effect created not only with the big stoppers but the time you did the shoots. overcast dark and sinister looking. love that part of England and this video has given me the drive to go back down and do something similar
many thanks
brilliant
Excellent tutorial and beautifully filmed.
Shades of Poldark! Beautiful pictures of the coastal area!
I very much enjoyed your subject matter.
Good to see the differences in the Big and Little versions.
Thank you Jonathan for this wonderful and inspiring tutorial.
Great vid, but neglected to mention that when shooting LE, best to shoot in mirror-up mode to offset any potential camera vibration when releasing the shutter. Also taking the camera strap off is advisable to stop it flapping around the camera in the wind causing potential vibration too
Very well put together tutorial Jonathan. It is nicely shot and the images illustrate the points you make perfectly. Excellent production values and all the information needed. Great work, thank you.
This is an excellent tutorial. I just got a Big Stopper yesterday and wished I had watched this before trying to use it. :-)
Thank you so much! that has really helped me Jonathan just bought the big stopper can't wait now to give it a go !
I've just ordered the lee filter foundation kit along with the ND filters presented in the video, great video and inspiring images, thanks so much for this presentation.
Great video Jonathan,best filters,love long exposure photography!!!
Very clear demo...!! Good Stuff
I know all these areas.I'm native too. Nice pictures & great composition throughout.
Back button focus will help with not running into problems with the focus searching after putting big stopper on.
wonderful explanation of how to use these filters thank you
Must get a big stopper for ethereal waters...I love them!! Hopefully my Nikon GX will be ok to attach! Not sure about the dramatic back drop you had! I'm a scardy cat!!!
Beautiful!! Thanks for the video...
All hail, Jonathan Critchley.
Thanks for the excellent tutorial. I have all the other photo-gear, this is next on my list. - regards, JA
just watched your vid, it was simple and easy to understand, do u most edit to B&W cos it gives more drama. your photos are outstanding. i am trying to learn to use ND filters and love your teaching thank you very much
Thank you for the great video tutorial. I purchased Big & little Stopper, Foundation Kit, and Graduate ND filter set. Can't wait to try them this Summer. I was wondering if you can share the locations where this video was taken place, especially, at 7:40 ?
Thanks!!
Awesome photography, so simple yet very effective. I actually preferred the shot of the shore using the little stopper, just a little texture helps.
Is there much use of the little stopper? Apart from using in windy conditions?
Still one of my favorite video and inspiration
Absolutely beautiful photos. What is the advantage to buying these square filters as opposed to just buying them as a regular round filters?
fantastic video ! well done!
A wonderful tutorial, Thank You very much for your time.
Thanks for the excellent tutorial.i have both little and big stopper but did'nt know i need grads also.what is the best grads for starting out in landscape?
Brilliant! Talk about inspirational!
very helpful video and well presented...thanks!
Brilliant! love the B&W
Great video, could you tell us which intervalometer Jonathan used here?
Wonderland inspiration. Thanks.
Amazing amazing amazing 🙌🏼
nice video, and great place, where are those beautiful rocks?
Informative and inspiring! Thank you.
very interesting video. A lot of tips for beginners like me.
I like to focus 1/3 of the way in at F11. I also shut my Optical Stabilization off while on the tripod. A great app for this timing is called ND timer.
Thank you. Just add some videos as well.
Excellent! Very enlightening.
Top class video + great work
very nice video and amazing location! where was this shot? guess it's Scotland?
Beautiful!
Excellent tutorial -- Thank you
Hi Jonathan, really enjoyed the your video using the Big and Little stoppers, it was very inspiring, which has helped me with the waterfall imagesI have been shooting. When you use the grad filter with the big stopper (From the Lands end video), do you need to add additional exposure time? I understand Lee filters provides the exposure chart, but that is only based on the initial exposure time without the filter. Just wondering how you factor the time with the two filters in parallel. Your thoughts would be appreciated
What make was your camera bag/model?. Many thanks. Great video
amazing tutorial please share more .
if you use live view with the big stopper on you can still focus and frame your shot.
Hi thanks for a great tutorial! I also have a Lee Big Stopper and the little chart that comes with it, my question is if you put in a Grad filter say a 3 stop ND Grad,, would I be best to meter with the ND Grad in then add the calculation for the Big Stopper on top of that metering?
Yes
What value do I actually use as a guide when I use a SW #8 yellow, for example, how do I know how many longer stops I have to expose with this filter?
Great job comparing.
Leuke tips en indrukwekkende foto's!
I was wondering what lens you were using at the 10 min mark on the video
nice video, I've just started to invest in the Lee system so expecting great things!
Very informative, thanks.
hi there could you tell me what F number your using for these shots? thanks
stunning photos btw
Great vid!
Nice vid , what lens did you used?
this made me want to go to the bank, get a loan and buy some equipment
amazing video!!!!!!!!
great vid I learned a lot thank you
Amazing tutorial
what kind of tripod can you recommend for taking minutes long exposures on the beach with a bit of wind?
a very sturdy tripod and a ballhead is the best.
Brilliant and Thank you
thank you! i'm trying to calculate how to smooth the sea while retain sky and clouds - possible
OK I've asked loads of pro photographers this and no-one can answer so hopefully you can!
Why do you never see people using your 'bellows hood'. It's accepted practice that most people will not shoot without a lens hood on so why just use a filter holder? I've got one and use it all the time. It's not that expensive in the grand scheme of things and gives great control over light and lens flare.
Top system btw, looking forward to using my little and big stopper in the Highlands of Scotland in a few weeks :)
Hi Jonathan, I use a Pentax K-30 and could quite figure out how to set the time when you said you set the time at 15 seconds. Any suggestions?
great video
thank you
Wow! Just...Wow!
amazing difference with the filters
I have both these filters, my suggestion is to save your money on the six stop because of the strong blue colour cast even with PS/ LR 2021 it is very hard to remove and doesn't always work.The 10 stop is ok.
To check how many stops of light this really stops could I:
Set the iso to say 2000 meter the scene with out filter in place. Next place filter into holder, this should now give me a new exposure reading. Is this correct.
helpful,l great work.... I love it
Also what did you expose for, the sea, wall or sky?
when you use the metering in camera you allso say "its saying about a 1/60th" right? does it actually show this? or do you know so by looking at the histogram?
Thank you for a good vdo, I could understand much better how it works.
Most camera straps these days have a little plastic or rubber tab that's meant to cover the viewfinder.
Thank you.
what mode should I use when I use ND filters? Manual mode or Aperture priority?
My question is, why does it not working at my side? I'm using a Hasselblad 500 CM (Digiback) an a 3.5/65mm lens. Mesured without Big stopper with ISO 50 anf f8 a time of 1/500. With the big stopper I take 2 seconds. But my pictures is ...... DARK! What could be the reason?
Hi Jonathan I failed to catch aperture size you used.
Given that the Big Stopper can easily take shutter times into the 8-30+ minutes for a single exposure, is there any reason not to increase ISO to make exposure times more manageable? Many of the videos I see online show photographers using ISO 100 when it seems to me that with today's DSLRs, that could easily be brought between 400-1000 to increase shutter speeds. In addition, many of the shots are in poor lighting where ISO 100 seems incorrect to begin with. Any thoughts?
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You could always use the little stopper to reduce shutter speeds. For maximum quality, it's best to use ISO100 or even ISOL50 (for an even longer shutter speed) with long exposures, you tend to get more noise, so a high ISO will introduce more noise, even @ 200
Will there be any vinetting using a tamron 24 - 70mm (82mm thread) on canon 6d?
which lens are you using??
VERY NICE!
which WB settings was used here on this video ? :)
I follow these steps exactly with my Big stopper but my pictures are always 2 or more stops overexposed any idea why?
Can anyone tell me where was this photographed?
MOST interesting thank you
got my lee kit a few days ago....took it out to test with the big stopper..wow, these thing sure cut down on the sharpness of the lens being used!!
Can't say I've noticed the same thing, examples?
Are you sure about that? Are you sure it's not camera/wind movement?
That'll be your focus and/or tripod vibration. Get better with your technique, then come back to remove your comment when you have.
the filters do not "increase the shutter speed". It's the other way around, they make the exposure longer by slowing down the shutter speed, in other words they decrease the shutter speed. I don't know why so many photographers make this mistake but I have heard it before many times.
Thanks!!
There was a gap at the top of your 10 stop filter!