Ha ha. I love how Henry sings the praises of long lenses, but then heads down to the creek where I'm thinking wide angle! This is not a criticism as I love both types of lenses, especially how longer lenses let you pick out portions of a scene! To me a tripod is the most practical piece of equipment I own. I come from the old film days and shot Velvia 50 ASA film for years. Back then we used ASA instead of ISO! Velvia demanded a tripod, basically! Thanks Henry for taking us to such beautiful places and making the awesome videos!
Been away from watching your channel due to an Heart Attack But now back plenty to catch up on I see after watching a couple they are still 110% Quality and still your enthusiasm is still Contagious As Always looking forward to Binging on the ones I've missed keep up the Brilliant Work
Gutted a bacon butty didn't make it on your necessary purchase list, beats a cold pasty any day. One of the the best purchases I've made is water proof socks. If you're out in the wilds in the van for a few days like I am often, in wet weather and your boots get wet through regardless of how well you've applied water repellent they stay wet until you get home. Slipping on a pair of water proof socks keep your feet warm and dry even if your boots are soaked. Great video Henry. Thanks for sharing and see you next time around.
Henry, your best product,....is a British product. Affinity Photo. One time purchase. I use it for all digital darkroom work. I have used PS for 35 years in professional retouching, image manipulation, color matching, etc.......I I haven't used it for developing my images since I first purchased Affinity Photo. Check into it.
🇨🇦/🇺🇸... @HenryTurnerphoto... I pretty much agree with everything. I would say, however, that EVEN a POLARIZING FILTER is LESS required than it used to be. I'm AMAZED at what the "HAZE" adjustment slider in Lightroom can do... absolutely amazed. Which brings me to your comment about Lightroom and Photoshop. As a Canuck, I used to use only COREL products but they don't have QUITE the equivalent to Lightroom. ALSO, the free, Open Source equivalents are, also, NOT quite there! So, unless one is DIRT POOR, then an Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop subscription is a must. Cheerio, bro!
Hearing those tips it was a case of yup, yup, yes, yes, totally agree! A good weather app is probably the only thing I’d add - but they can be a bit random so learn to read the weather signs alongside tech.
With a arsenal of lens and cameras my best purchase has been a ebike. The bike I got is rugged, takes me to new places I couldn't get to before and I don't have to worry about weight, parking gas etc..
“There are a handful of investments however, that in my opinion, can massively improve your landscape photography as soon as you start using them”…yes, a blue van! 😂
Ahh Gregg’s! Oh for a hot mince pie or a sausage roll.Makes me want to jump on a plane just thinking about it!🤣 Beautiful image Henry.Thanks for sharing as always.💙
Henry, thank you for this video and your other YT content. My wife and I are constant world travellers, newly retired, and budding YT creators. We plan on spending almost two months later this year in Great Britain taking photographs and shooting more video for our channel. Your approach to photography and adventure has inspired us. Keep up the good work.
I edit my photos on a desktop PC. For years I had a couple of Samsung 19" monitors attached - then I bought a 27" LG 4K IPS monitor. I actually wept! My photos looked so much better. Over the years I had upgraded my camera gear several times but those very old Samsung monitors turned out to be the weakest link. Finally, with the 27" 4K monitor I could see the image quality that I'd wanted was actually there already. So, don't underestimate the importance of a decent IPS monitor.
I'm with you Henry, I love long focal lengths for landscape but ultimately we need both. I feel that the wide or ultra-wide need to be sharper edge to edge and have very good resolution with today's high pixel sensors.We can get away with good telephotos that are quite slow but sharp as we stop down mostly, opening up many well priced opportunities. I've using the old AF-P 20-300 FX lens as my light tele for hiking, I'm nearly 70 so weight is important. It's still worked really well on a FTZ for my 24 MP Z cameras. I recently bought a Z8 and it does look a bit soft on the 46MP sensor. However, it's a great starter lens for beginners. It must be the AF-P lens, FX with VR. The old ones and the DX ones are all optically inferior, esp between 200-300mm.
Would love to see and hear more about your multiple shots and how, using your computer programs, join them together into a finished product. Great video as always!
Glad to see you went with those boots. I have the same pair and I absolutely love them. They make all the difference when out filming and shooting especially for those of us that run back and forth making RUclips videos. All the difference!
My kit always includes a wide angle and a long-range zoom, along with polarized and ND filters and a tripod. Anything else is a bonus (and extra weight)!
Yes agree with your coment on lenses.. I have the 90 to 300 .. Always wanted a wide angle for landscape but now i have the wide angle i have discovered i still prefer the 90 to 300
Hi Henry Brilliant Just Brilliant. I have always took good advice on everything I do gear camera etc. Now I don't know about you but how about the way you start putting a RUclips channel together. Like editing what to do etc.
Thanks for the video! I have a Canon 70D that came with a Canon 10-18mm ultrawide lens which was a good thing because it all was new condition. I wanted more reach so I got a Canon 18-135mm lens and soon after got a great deal on a Tamron 70-300mm lens. The Canon 18-135 is what lives on my camera most of the time. My tripod is a heavy Vanguard that is super sturdy and for post software I use Lightroom and Photoshop.
Gimp, RawTherapee or Darktable, is where I have to go for post processing. Not an expert on it yet, because I (re)started last year my photo hobby. I use Linux (open source) and have to use this software anyway. The learning curve is still steep, but when you don't like to spend quite some money on PS, then these programs are good alternatives and work also in Windows.
I did not know you spent some time in New Zealand. I'm a kiwi that has been living in Northern Ireland for 1 and a 1/2 years now. It's certainly different up here. You give great advice. Spend less on gear and more on trips away. Practice in the field seems to be the key.
this is probably the perfect list for someone that is new or relatively new to photography. A lot of these I didn't realize until after years photographing, but they're all spot on.
Good summary of needs ... I've never liked having my camera SO exposed as on the Peak Clip. Instead, I use a shoulder bag that's just big enough to keep my camera available and at my side - much like you do for your Z30. Then any space I have in my camera backpack is available for other goodies, perhaps some weather gear (waterproof, gloves, etc). I 'stick' the backpack and shoulder bag together using a carabiner. Works a treat.
The Peak Design clip is by far my best purchase except for possibly my big zoom lens. If I'm out on a hike it makes my camera so much more convenient to reach. I keep it set up in full auto mode and if a fleeting shot pops up all I have to do is grab it and shoot. Then, if I have time, I'll set up a proper composition. Also, if I come across a nice scene I can just remove the camera from the clip and set up a shot. It's way easier than taking the pack off just to get the camera out to take an image. Especially since I'm not a big fan of tripods unless I really need one. Thanks for another great video.
Agree with camera cover or similar, other suggestions get the OS map app of E,S&Wales , good compass and survival bag with first aid kit if out solo, small sitting mat - saves getting wet/ muddy knees.
Oi! What's wrong wi' Sheffield ;) Once again Henry, good advice and I agree with all of it. Took me a while to figure out that I needed better wet weather gear but it's worth every penny for the protection that it offers. Keep 'em coming, looking forward to the next one 👍
Great video Henry, I'd like to add a comment regarding what you said about outdoor clothing if I may. I totally agree with what you said, but I would add, buy the best gear that you can afford, as it will pay you back in the long run. Then once you've got it, look after it if you want it to continue to perform in the outdoors. By that I mean keep your stuff clean and free of dirt, and re-proof on a regular basis. I still use an old Gore-tex jacket that I bought in the 80's, for dog walking, and it still keeps me bone dry.
A cleaning kit is essential, especially if you're in cold or humid environment. Nothing worse than a fogged up front element when you're about to take a good shot.
As someone who feels the cold, I’ve learnt the hard way with outdoor gear. I’ve had to invest in some pretty expensive clothing so I can stay out as long as possible in the colder conditions. There’s been a few times in the past where my fingers and toes have got to painful and I’ve just packed up and headed back to the car. As for point number 2, I’ve just bought a 24-120mm lens as when I bought my camera a few years ago I had no clue about anything photography related and just bought it with the 18-55mm kit lens. Having the long range of focal lengths really does give you so many more options for compositions in landscape photography. Funnily enough I’ve just been spending a lot of time updating my website and have covered this somewhat in a blog. Always a Pizza slice and a yum yum from greggs Henry 👍🏼😁
For quick access that is flexible and doesn't get in the way much, I like a holster that I can carry around my waist. I have one from ThinkTank but other brands are available too. The holster can either hold camera + long lens, or camera + short lens and another short lens below. Then I also have a lens-pouch on my other side for some extra lenses, so I'm more flexible. I keep a spare battery and a lens cloth in it too. Great for quick access, and the backpack on my back has my filters, more lenses, tripod, and other small items of gear that I don't need at hand all the time.
The one thing I missed in this list, is the best money I ever spend on camera equipment!! And that is the L-bracket, can't live without it anymore. Next comes the circular polarizer, essential when you photograph water and Autumn leaves!!
Okay here is my top landscape accessories for landscape photography and I live in a place that can have varying weather so I prepare for everything so he goes 1 Goretex boots. Keeping your feet dry is critical 2 Ulanzi tripod …Because it’s light to carry my new tripod which I’ve had for about two months is much lighter than the other one and it’s much easier to use in tight situations because it’s smaller. 3 filters ….And I probably use more filters than what you would use I actually need a reverse grad. I live in Australia and the sun is just brutal at 4 to 6 o’clock. I don’t want to be taking seven step bracket in. And then stacking 7 images to get the right exposure I just don’t want to be doing that it takes too much time and it’s too fiddly and if one image is wrong or not right then the whole process. Down. A reverse grad is really critical for sunset photography. Agree that a polar filter or a CPL as they are sometimes called is the way to. 4 This might come as a surprise but caffeine is important. Yep I actually make sure that I’ve got enough coffee and caffeine with me and also it keeps me alert while I’m out there. 5 A first aid kit. Is really critical when you’re out. It doesn’t have to be a massive one but so long as you’ve got some first aid kit for when you’re out and about hiking or wherever you are and making sure that you can contact someone if you something goes wrong 6 Yes having a good camera bag is important I’ve just upgraded my bag and I’m organised everything has a place in the bag.. The other thing to carry in your bag is a headlamp. It is useful for when you’re walking back from sites so you don’t trip over and hurt yourself 7 A dry towel in your bag you will get wet at some stage and you need to keep dry a Chamois one is the way to go.
Great video, the thing I always enjoy about your channel in particular is that you aren’t always pushing gear. I have to choose my photography purchases carefully and you often find with other members of the photography community there is so much gear snobbery which can be so off putting when you’re starting out. Your videos are like a breath of fresh air!
Henry, you came a long way and it shows, and one thing that I really like is your know how of filming your adventures and seriosly bring in or get the attention of the viewer? How you start and narrate your videos has a lot of energy going in it and you are very good at it? The story telling for places you go and expressing the way you feel about a certain place and what you are looking at brings the attention to the viewer. These are your personal inborn abilities to attract a viewer and get their attention? I am sure many viewers would agree with my observation? I always click to see your next adventure to your photography. Have a great 2023 year and you will keep growing. Cheers.
Henry .your fjord shot. Did you look at getting Eye level very low down looking up the fjord as such . What would that look like? Just a thought . Like long lens . 👍
Great video Henry. Purchasing and learning to use post editing software such as Photoshop and/or Lightroom is definitely a must. From what I have read, Ansel Adams, in most occasions, took his landscape photographs bearing in mind post editing. And for his days, post editing tools were quite rudimentary compared to the digital world of now. When you learn post editing you also become conditioned to how you take and compose your photographs out in the open. This becomes a vicious circle, because when you're out capturing landscape images, you also tend to sort out in your mind how you will post edit before capturing the raw image. So I am with you, I absolutely agree that number 5 is perhaps the most important of all investments.
Thanks for sharing your experience with great comments Henry.....yes it is important to have good gear ....not necessarily expensive gear as I am a pensioner & buy a lot of s/h gear like lenses etc....I agree that getting out & just taking pics is so important to get experience with settings for compositions etc... cheers from Australia (only 38c here today) so won't need warm weather clothes today..ha..ha.!! 😀
Hello, Henry! Nice to see you again on the field :) Good advices, thx a lot! On the other hand, could you present to us a little bit how did you do the live recording with your camera (when you presented the advantage of polarized filter taking the photo with the river? The video we could see as picture-n-picture in the left hand of the main video. You didn't use a external stream recorder attached to you z7 (like atomos ninja). I'm interested to check if the other Nikon Z camera have something similar. Thx
You tied it in - just at the end. Travel! But you didn't mention the benefits of one of your most costly investments -- The BlueJay. How great is it, to be on location and "ready for action" with your van! I'm envious of any photographer who has any sort of van, camper, vehicle where you can be out "on location" and comfortable. That's a big one on my "wish list". Keep up the great videos Henry!! Cheers.
Recently bought a 100-400mm and that has added a new dimension to what I can do. My best improvement Henry was definitely becoming more proficient in processing and used lockdown to concentrate in upping my skills
Up int lakes, I'm up there all week driving an hgv, always take my camera and drone just in case I get chance to capture something, great advice and usually that greggs on the a590 is usually ok, 😂😂, just bought my son a canon 500d with kit lens and also purchased a 55-250mm for him as he's doing GCSE in photography, we both love your channel and will be visiting some of your haunts soon, keep up the no nonsense advice 👌
Stream jump was pure cinema! I thought the gloves would get a mention as well. I was trying to predict what you'd throw out there as your top 5. I hit it right on the filters, the tripod, and the lenses. Cheers and keep warm and dry!
Enjoyed your video. Fully agree with the first tip, having decent weather gear, good boots and over trousers has certainly encouraged me to get out in our typical British weather. A zoom lens will be next purchase. I really enjoy the long exposures and have been using ND filters for awhile.
Love the video, Henry...it's very informative! But might I add just 1 more must-have (in my opinion)? In addition to having access to good post-processing software, the landscape photographer (or any photographer, for that matter) NEEDS a computer (laptop or desktop) that can handle/keep up with these software and the editing that comes/goes along with it. I suffered from this for an extremely long time - until I purchased a pc laptop with a damn good graphics card. No more complaints since then!
Nice indeed ! Regarding filters and tripod, don't go cheap on these. Regarding lenses, f/4 is usually good enough, f/2.8 or wider aperture will be much more expensive and heavier to carry, long lenses f/5.6 or f/6.3 is sufficient. Some other cheap accessories: L bracket, headlamp and LCD viewfinder
I wish I could focus bracket on my system but unfortunately it doesn’t have an option for it. The best I can do is take multiple shots moving the focus point every time but it’s so time consuming. My other option is aperture bracketing which allows me three shots from my chosen start point which works to a degree but it’s not perfect. Failing that pixel shift but again I’m not a fan.
I have all of these, and I'm still sh!t 🤣I even have a van!! My mistake... time, time, time, I'm just not getting out there enough, need to change this! Fantastic vid by the way.
You got me there! I spent the whole video waiting for you to tell us again about your gloves! 🤣 I thought your last two (bonus) ones were the best! ... Travel and the pd clip, as well as good waterproof warm clothing which I totally agree with. I generally don't like long exposure photos (particularly of water) which look wrong to me (sorry!) so filters and tripod are certainly not high up my list, in fact although I have a tripod I generally prefer the freedom of not having it with me. For me a camera with great image stabilisation is better. I agree with longer lens, although I'd prefer to recommend a zoom with a wide focal range rather than an additional long lens. However it's good we all have slightly different preferences and interests and as you say we should listen to advice given by others and take what works for us. Thanks again. As usual I enjoyed your video. 😊
Another very informative video Henry - can I ask what type of gloves you are using , are they some sort of "Over Gloves" are they waterproof ? maybe you could leave a link for them
One of your best vids of late Henry! Really enjoyed your down to earth advice and opinions without the promotional crap that comes with so many other togs out there. Loving your van conversion too btw..look forward to the upcoming vlog on that! Let's face it, all landscape photographers dream of having a vehicle that they can sleep in! 👍🏻👍🏻📸😂
Very good video with lots of helpful advice! If I may, I'd add #8. Computer Monitor Calibration. There's nothing worse than editing an image incorrectly because your monitor is giving you bad info... Maybe it's too bright, causing you to make your images too dark... Or maybe its color rendition is a little off, sending you off in the opposite direction. You may never know, if you don't check it with a calibration device.
I agree with all of those Henry. I do add 3-stop ND grads to my filter list - one hard and one soft. And the tripod is essential. And hardly ever because I can't hand-hold the camera. It's for panos, HDR brackets, focus stacks and, most importantly, waiting for the light. If I get the right composition and then have to wait 15 or 30 minutes for the light, I'm not going to be able to hold the camera steady for that long, but a tripod can! And a decent computer, and monitor. I can't believe how many photographers I meet who spend thousands on their cameras and lenses then buy a basic PC with a $100 monitor then wonder why their colours don't look right or post-processing is so frustrating. Spend at least 50% of your camera spend on your computer and monitor (and don't forget a printer?)
Talking of horrendous pasties, did you notice those anemic sausage rolls, looked like they'd been in the over for about 30 seconds.... great video pal, and i agree 1000% on your first purchase you mention, outdoor clothing for hiking etc, is just as important as the camera, especially the jacket and boots..... just out of curiosity what tripod is that you are using please Henry?
Great advice, Henry! I sold my 100-400 lens last year cause 100 was just too much to have as a minimum and I never use it at the full 400mm, or rarely ever. I still have my 17-55 F2.8 lens, and now I'm doubting if I will buy a 55-200 now or wait a bit to save a bit more money and then buy a 55-300, but I think the 300 will be the better choice in the end. Part of me is just impatient and wants to get the 55-200 since I could get it now, but I suppose sometimes having a bit of patience is a good thing 🙈
Hello mate! How's things? Just a quick question about the tripod.. Is the tripod head a Benro by any chance? Just me being nosey that's all. I think it's the same one I've got. The Benro B2?
Great tips Henry….thanks for sharing. I wish that I could say that I love my tripod (like you do) but I can’t…I actually don’t like shooting with a tripod probably because I don’t love mine 😮 I struggle every time I need it - maybe someday I will find the “perfect” tripod
Great suggestions for investments. I have all but the last bonus tip, being travel. Once I retire, which is not far off, I hope to add that to my arsenal. The clothing one is critical. It was only a month ago that we were -35C here in Edmonton, Alberta. Tough to stay warm at the best of time, but if prepared, it is not as much a factor. Like you, I am not really hung up on gear. Of course there is a wish list, but to date I have managed to accomplish my photos with the gear I have. Keep up the great videos, cheers.
You are 100% correct on the longer focal length, I've been beating myself for getting the wide angle lens, especially since in the US state I live everything is so clutter a longer focal length works wonders. I'm currently looking to sell the wide angle to purchase a 70-200mm lens.
@@ThePurpleHarpoon 100% wide angle images require you to think creatively about foreground and framing. small details in your foreground come to life with a wide angle..
It really depends on where you are and where you'll go. I think I wide angle is a 'must need' lens. City, indoors, family photos, and even an open field. However a telephoto will limit you to outdoors and open fields and mountains. That's where it'll shine. 24-200 used isn't that expensive, get it and keep both!
@@coltoncyr2283 Definitely. I've had both, though where I live and the areas am limited to at the moment I've taken better advantage of a long lens. Ultimately I want to have the whole range in future, wide to telephoto.
@@csotoperspective I feel ya. At some point I was so closing to buying a telescope to do deep sky photography, but I took a step back and realized to focus on 1-2 genres, and not try to be all in one enthusiast. I mainly try to do landscape and macro. I say try because I have 2 baby girls, 1 3y and 1 6months, I just don't have the time to leave the house anymore. Priorities have changed 😆 🍻
Excellent advice, Henry, and sensible! Regarding processing software some of the free / open source packages are very capable, they're just not marketed quite as heavily as the more well-known ones. I heard an interesting quote from Andy Astbury here on YT regarding one called RawTherapee. He said (more or less) Lightroom is a reliable, dependable family sedan that gets you from Point A to Point B, while RawTherapee is the high-performance sports car. LR is easier, but in some respects RT is far more powerful. There's also darktable, ART and several other raw convertors. Plus there's GIMP (free) and Affinity Photo (low cost) that are very capable as well. These are good possible alternatives not only for those wishing to avoid monthly subscriptions, but in any context. Again, excellent video!
I totally agree with your assessment of telephoto over ultra wide. I have a 20mm prime and a 70-300. I just bought a 100-400 to replace the 70-300 for more reach. Very seldom do I find myself going wider than 24 so the 20 sits in the bag waiting for me to go shoot the night sky. Thinking of picking up a used z50 sometime to get even more reach.
Totally agree, I have an 18-35mm(FFE) lens that gets used maybe half a dozen times per year. Most of my shots are in the 30-50mm range or with a telephoto. I may even use my fisheye more than my UW zoom!
@ Scot Howe I just bought a new pair of jeans from Tesco. Very seldom do I find myself going wider than 34, so the 24 sits in the bag waiting for me to go to the gym for thirty years.
I was about to ask for a kit list of your outdoor gear - it’s on your web site 😁. I need to save up for some Paramo waterproof stuff, hiking around on Dartmoor & Exmoor can be pretty extreme. Great vlog as usual, nice that I could tick of a fair few on the list - I’d have included the Valaret gloves as well, absolutely love my Markhofs.
As a Paramo user, it's great for UK conditions. But it is quite heavy and far too warm for summer use. And in prolonged heavy rain it will start to leak after a couple of hours. But for more typical showers and drizzle etc, and in snow, it's fabulous.
Awesome video! I'd love to see more videos on how you edit your photos after being out on the field. I love how you explain your thought process while taking it and adding the post process would be awesome! Thanks again for all of your work!
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Tip 8….get a Herdwick woolly hat…got to keep the old noggin’ warm!….❤
Wyming Brook in Sheffield looks pretty good….
Ha ha. I love how Henry sings the praises of long lenses, but then heads down to the creek where I'm thinking wide angle! This is not a criticism as I love both types of lenses, especially how longer lenses let you pick out portions of a scene! To me a tripod is the most practical piece of equipment I own. I come from the old film days and shot Velvia 50 ASA film for years. Back then we used ASA instead of ISO! Velvia demanded a tripod, basically! Thanks Henry for taking us to such beautiful places and making the awesome videos!
As a long time photographer I find my visualisation is the best thing to have.
Great video and as I was once told “Any damn fool can be uncomfortable”, comfort is important, down to carrying, dryness & warmth. 👏👍
Been away from watching your channel due to an Heart Attack But now back plenty to catch up on I see after watching a couple they are still 110% Quality and still your enthusiasm is still Contagious As Always looking forward to Binging on the ones I've missed keep up the Brilliant Work
Nice shot of Ingleborough towards the end.
I live in London but grew up in its shadow!
Gutted a bacon butty didn't make it on your necessary purchase list, beats a cold pasty any day. One of the the best purchases I've made is water proof socks. If you're out in the wilds in the van for a few days like I am often, in wet weather and your boots get wet through regardless of how well you've applied water repellent they stay wet until you get home. Slipping on a pair of water proof socks keep your feet warm and dry even if your boots are soaked. Great video Henry. Thanks for sharing and see you next time around.
Henry, your best product,....is a British product. Affinity Photo. One time purchase. I use it for all digital darkroom work. I have used PS for 35 years in professional retouching, image manipulation, color matching, etc.......I I haven't used it for developing my images since I first purchased Affinity Photo. Check into it.
🇨🇦/🇺🇸... @HenryTurnerphoto... I pretty much agree with everything. I would say, however, that EVEN a POLARIZING FILTER is LESS required than it used to be. I'm AMAZED at what the "HAZE" adjustment slider in Lightroom can do... absolutely amazed. Which brings me to your comment about Lightroom and Photoshop. As a Canuck, I used to use only COREL products but they don't have QUITE the equivalent to Lightroom. ALSO, the free, Open Source equivalents are, also, NOT quite there! So, unless one is DIRT POOR, then an Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop subscription is a must. Cheerio, bro!
great video, as per. You can certainly tell your new years resolution was to up your video game. HNY
Hearing those tips it was a case of yup, yup, yes, yes, totally agree! A good weather app is probably the only thing I’d add - but they can be a bit random so learn to read the weather signs alongside tech.
With a arsenal of lens and cameras my best purchase has been a ebike. The bike I got is rugged, takes me to new places I couldn't get to before and I don't have to worry about weight, parking gas etc..
“There are a handful of investments however, that in my opinion, can massively improve your landscape photography as soon as you start using them”…yes, a blue van! 😂
Ahh Gregg’s! Oh for a hot mince pie or a sausage roll.Makes me want to jump on a plane just thinking about it!🤣 Beautiful image Henry.Thanks for sharing as always.💙
Henry, thank you for this video and your other YT content. My wife and I are constant world travellers, newly retired, and budding YT creators. We plan on spending almost two months later this year in Great Britain taking photographs and shooting more video for our channel. Your approach to photography and adventure has inspired us. Keep up the good work.
if you want off the adobe merry go round.. ACDSEE, as a lightroom replacement, and Affinity Photo as a photoshop replacement..
I edit my photos on a desktop PC. For years I had a couple of Samsung 19" monitors attached - then I bought a 27" LG 4K IPS monitor. I actually wept! My photos looked so much better. Over the years I had upgraded my camera gear several times but those very old Samsung monitors turned out to be the weakest link.
Finally, with the 27" 4K monitor I could see the image quality that I'd wanted was actually there already. So, don't underestimate the importance of a decent IPS monitor.
I'm with you Henry, I love long focal lengths for landscape but ultimately we need both. I feel that the wide or ultra-wide need to be sharper edge to edge and have very good resolution with today's high pixel sensors.We can get away with good telephotos that are quite slow but sharp as we stop down mostly, opening up many well priced opportunities. I've using the old AF-P 20-300 FX lens as my light tele for hiking, I'm nearly 70 so weight is important. It's still worked really well on a FTZ for my 24 MP Z cameras. I recently bought a Z8 and it does look a bit soft on the 46MP sensor. However, it's a great starter lens for beginners. It must be the AF-P lens, FX with VR. The old ones and the DX ones are all optically inferior, esp between 200-300mm.
Nicely done Henry, definitely agree with the clothing tip.
Dress for the occasion, hate being wet and cold.
Stay safe 🇦🇺
Would love to see and hear more about your multiple shots and how, using your computer programs, join them together into a finished product. Great video as always!
Glad to see you went with those boots. I have the same pair and I absolutely love them. They make all the difference when out filming and shooting especially for those of us that run back and forth making RUclips videos. All the difference!
Cheers Henry. All the best. 👍📷😎
Really appreciate the way you are happy to use the same gear for a long time without ramming 'recommendations' at us all the time. Excellent video 👏😎👍
My kit always includes a wide angle and a long-range zoom, along with polarized and ND filters and a tripod. Anything else is a bonus (and extra weight)!
Yes agree with your coment on lenses.. I have the 90 to 300 .. Always wanted a wide angle for landscape but now i have the wide angle i have discovered i still prefer the 90 to 300
Hi Henry Brilliant Just Brilliant. I have always took good advice on everything I do gear camera etc. Now I don't know about you but how about the way you start putting a RUclips channel together. Like editing what to do etc.
Great tips Henry and totally totally agree on the long lens!
Thanks for the video! I have a Canon 70D that came with a Canon 10-18mm ultrawide lens which was a good thing because it all was new condition. I wanted more reach so I got a Canon 18-135mm lens and soon after got a great deal on a Tamron 70-300mm lens. The Canon 18-135 is what lives on my camera most of the time. My tripod is a heavy Vanguard that is super sturdy and for post software I use Lightroom and Photoshop.
Waterproof walking boots was the biggest change for me! "I can't get there" changed to "let's go over there and stand in that wet grass/river/mud"
Gimp, RawTherapee or Darktable, is where I have to go for post processing.
Not an expert on it yet, because I (re)started last year my photo hobby.
I use Linux (open source) and have to use this software anyway.
The learning curve is still steep, but when you don't like to spend quite some money on
PS, then these programs are good alternatives and work also in Windows.
good one Henry, well done thanks
I did not know you spent some time in New Zealand.
I'm a kiwi that has been living in Northern Ireland for 1 and a 1/2 years now.
It's certainly different up here.
You give great advice.
Spend less on gear and more on trips away.
Practice in the field seems to be the key.
this is probably the perfect list for someone that is new or relatively new to photography. A lot of these I didn't realize until after years photographing, but they're all spot on.
Good summary of needs ...
I've never liked having my camera SO exposed as on the Peak Clip. Instead, I use a shoulder bag that's just big enough to keep my camera available and at my side - much like you do for your Z30. Then any space I have in my camera backpack is available for other goodies, perhaps some weather gear (waterproof, gloves, etc). I 'stick' the backpack and shoulder bag together using a carabiner. Works a treat.
The Peak Design clip is by far my best purchase except for possibly my big zoom lens. If I'm out on a hike it makes my camera so much more convenient to reach. I keep it set up in full auto mode and if a fleeting shot pops up all I have to do is grab it and shoot. Then, if I have time, I'll set up a proper composition. Also, if I come across a nice scene I can just remove the camera from the clip and set up a shot. It's way easier than taking the pack off just to get the camera out to take an image. Especially since I'm not a big fan of tripods unless I really need one. Thanks for another great video.
Agree with camera cover or similar, other suggestions get the OS map app of E,S&Wales , good compass and survival bag with first aid kit if out solo, small sitting mat - saves getting wet/ muddy knees.
Oi! What's wrong wi' Sheffield ;) Once again Henry, good advice and I agree with all of it. Took me a while to figure out that I needed better wet weather gear but it's worth every penny for the protection that it offers. Keep 'em coming, looking forward to the next one 👍
Love your videos and great advice. Also love your wee camper as well.
Great video Henry, I'd like to add a comment regarding what you said about outdoor clothing if I may. I totally agree with what you said, but I would add, buy the best gear that you can afford, as it will pay you back in the long run. Then once you've got it, look after it if you want it to continue to perform in the outdoors. By that I mean keep your stuff clean and free of dirt, and re-proof on a regular basis. I still use an old Gore-tex jacket that I bought in the 80's, for dog walking, and it still keeps me bone dry.
A cleaning kit is essential, especially if you're in cold or humid environment. Nothing worse than a fogged up front element when you're about to take a good shot.
Without a doubt, post/editing is #1. Raw files are the chef’s recipe, not the main course!
Great video thanks mate. Just got a polariser for a Christmas present!! Can you let me have your postcode please Henry! All the best Graham👍👍
As someone who feels the cold, I’ve learnt the hard way with outdoor gear. I’ve had to invest in some pretty expensive clothing so I can stay out as long as possible in the colder conditions. There’s been a few times in the past where my fingers and toes have got to painful and I’ve just packed up and headed back to the car.
As for point number 2, I’ve just bought a 24-120mm lens as when I bought my camera a few years ago I had no clue about anything photography related and just bought it with the 18-55mm kit lens. Having the long range of focal lengths really does give you so many more options for compositions in landscape photography. Funnily enough I’ve just been spending a lot of time updating my website and have covered this somewhat in a blog.
Always a Pizza slice and a yum yum from greggs Henry 👍🏼😁
Loved this video.
What is your favourite zoom for landscaping?
For quick access that is flexible and doesn't get in the way much, I like a holster that I can carry around my waist. I have one from ThinkTank but other brands are available too. The holster can either hold camera + long lens, or camera + short lens and another short lens below. Then I also have a lens-pouch on my other side for some extra lenses, so I'm more flexible. I keep a spare battery and a lens cloth in it too.
Great for quick access, and the backpack on my back has my filters, more lenses, tripod, and other small items of gear that I don't need at hand all the time.
The one thing I missed in this list, is the best money I ever spend on camera equipment!! And that is the L-bracket, can't live without it anymore. Next comes the circular polarizer, essential when you photograph water and Autumn leaves!!
great point about an l-bracket.
Yep, and a levelling base comes a close second - so much easier than faffing about adjusting the tripod legs! And quite inexpensive too.
hi Henry , you forgot the Small rig for Z6/Z7 Camera , bought mine after seeing your video , brilliant
Okay here is my top landscape accessories for landscape photography and I live in a place that can have varying weather so I prepare for everything so he goes
1 Goretex boots. Keeping your feet dry is critical
2 Ulanzi tripod …Because it’s light to carry my new tripod which I’ve had for about two months is much lighter than the other one and it’s much easier to use in tight situations because it’s smaller.
3 filters ….And I probably use more filters than what you would use I actually need a reverse grad. I live in Australia and the sun is just brutal at 4 to 6 o’clock. I don’t want to be taking seven step bracket in. And then stacking 7 images to get the right exposure I just don’t want to be doing that it takes too much time and it’s too fiddly and if one image is wrong or not right then the whole process. Down. A reverse grad is really critical for sunset photography. Agree that a polar filter or a CPL as they are sometimes called is the way to.
4 This might come as a surprise but caffeine is important. Yep I actually make sure that I’ve got enough coffee and caffeine with me and also it keeps me alert while I’m out there.
5 A first aid kit. Is really critical when you’re out. It doesn’t have to be a massive one but so long as you’ve got some first aid kit for when you’re out and about hiking or wherever you are and making sure that you can contact someone if you something goes wrong
6 Yes having a good camera bag is important I’ve just upgraded my bag and I’m organised everything has a place in the bag.. The other thing to carry in your bag is a headlamp. It is useful for when you’re walking back from sites so you don’t trip over and hurt yourself
7 A dry towel in your bag you will get wet at some stage and you need to keep dry a Chamois one is the way to go.
Great video, the thing I always enjoy about your channel in particular is that you aren’t always pushing gear. I have to choose my photography purchases carefully and you often find with other members of the photography community there is so much gear snobbery which can be so off putting when you’re starting out. Your videos are like a breath of fresh air!
Henry, you came a long way and it shows, and one thing that I really like is your know how of filming your adventures and seriosly bring in or get the attention of the viewer? How you start and narrate your videos has a lot of energy going in it and you are very good at it? The story telling for places you go and expressing the way you feel about a certain place and what you are looking at brings the attention to the viewer. These are your personal inborn abilities to attract a viewer and get their attention? I am sure many viewers would agree with my observation? I always click to see your next adventure to your photography. Have a great 2023 year and you will keep growing. Cheers.
Superb video. Is there markings on the polarizer filter to show how much polarizing you are adding? Thanks as always.
100% Agree with your list Henry, took me a while to get there but happy with my gear now. Thanks for sharing.
I use the Canon 55-250 millimeter lens
Henry .your fjord shot. Did you look at getting Eye level very low down looking up the fjord as such . What would that look like? Just a thought . Like long lens . 👍
Great video Henry. Purchasing and learning to use post editing software such as Photoshop and/or Lightroom is definitely a must. From what I have read, Ansel Adams, in most occasions, took his landscape photographs bearing in mind post editing. And for his days, post editing tools were quite rudimentary compared to the digital world of now. When you learn post editing you also become conditioned to how you take and compose your photographs out in the open. This becomes a vicious circle, because when you're out capturing landscape images, you also tend to sort out in your mind how you will post edit before capturing the raw image. So I am with you, I absolutely agree that number 5 is perhaps the most important of all investments.
Thanks for sharing your experience with great comments Henry.....yes it is important to have good gear ....not necessarily expensive gear as I am a pensioner & buy a lot of s/h gear like lenses etc....I agree that getting out & just taking pics is so important to get experience with settings for compositions etc... cheers from Australia (only 38c here today) so won't need warm weather clothes today..ha..ha.!! 😀
Hello, Henry! Nice to see you again on the field :)
Good advices, thx a lot!
On the other hand, could you present to us a little bit how did you do the live recording with your camera (when you presented the advantage of polarized filter taking the photo with the river? The video we could see as picture-n-picture in the left hand of the main video. You didn't use a external stream recorder attached to you z7 (like atomos ninja). I'm interested to check if the other Nikon Z camera have something similar. Thx
Fun, informative video. Top drawer, mate. Your new logo is outstanding, too!
You tied it in - just at the end. Travel! But you didn't mention the benefits of one of your most costly investments -- The BlueJay. How great is it, to be on location and "ready for action" with your van! I'm envious of any photographer who has any sort of van, camper, vehicle where you can be out "on location" and comfortable. That's a big one on my "wish list". Keep up the great videos Henry!! Cheers.
Excellent episode with good recommendations, genuine enthusiasm, and a casual relaxed narration.
Recently bought a 100-400mm and that has added a new dimension to what I can do. My best improvement Henry was definitely becoming more proficient in processing and used lockdown to concentrate in upping my skills
Up int lakes, I'm up there all week driving an hgv, always take my camera and drone just in case I get chance to capture something, great advice and usually that greggs on the a590 is usually ok, 😂😂, just bought my son a canon 500d with kit lens and also purchased a 55-250mm for him as he's doing GCSE in photography, we both love your channel and will be visiting some of your haunts soon, keep up the no nonsense advice 👌
Stream jump was pure cinema! I thought the gloves would get a mention as well. I was trying to predict what you'd throw out there as your top 5. I hit it right on the filters, the tripod, and the lenses. Cheers and keep warm and dry!
Gave you a thumbs up to contribute to your next pastie being a hot one. Allreet
I was wondering if it would be at all possible for you to do a video in the Tamar Valley?
Enjoyed your video. Fully agree with the first tip, having decent weather gear, good boots and over trousers has certainly encouraged me to get out in our typical British weather. A zoom lens will be next purchase. I really enjoy the long exposures and have been using ND filters for awhile.
Love the video, Henry...it's very informative! But might I add just 1 more must-have (in my opinion)? In addition to having access to good post-processing software, the landscape photographer (or any photographer, for that matter) NEEDS a computer (laptop or desktop) that can handle/keep up with these software and the editing that comes/goes along with it. I suffered from this for an extremely long time - until I purchased a pc laptop with a damn good graphics card. No more complaints since then!
Brilliant tips. Thanks so much.
Nice indeed ! Regarding filters and tripod, don't go cheap on these. Regarding lenses, f/4 is usually good enough, f/2.8 or wider aperture will be much more expensive and heavier to carry, long lenses f/5.6 or f/6.3 is sufficient. Some other cheap accessories: L bracket, headlamp and LCD viewfinder
Guessed those (almost in order) - will take it all on board, next destination Norway
I wish I could focus bracket on my system but unfortunately it doesn’t have an option for it. The best I can do is take multiple shots moving the focus point every time but it’s so time consuming. My other option is aperture bracketing which allows me three shots from my chosen start point which works to a degree but it’s not perfect. Failing that pixel shift but again I’m not a fan.
I think the tripod is by far the most important accessory, for without it, many shots would never be captured.
Am I right?
I have all of these, and I'm still sh!t 🤣I even have a van!!
My mistake... time, time, time, I'm just not getting out there enough, need to change this!
Fantastic vid by the way.
Enjoyed the video as usual Henry,
Good advice.
Great video Henry. You make good sense in your recommendations . I also enjoy watching your videos and your enthusiasm/passion for what you do. 👍
You got me there! I spent the whole video waiting for you to tell us again about your gloves! 🤣 I thought your last two (bonus) ones were the best! ... Travel and the pd clip, as well as good waterproof warm clothing which I totally agree with. I generally don't like long exposure photos (particularly of water) which look wrong to me (sorry!) so filters and tripod are certainly not high up my list, in fact although I have a tripod I generally prefer the freedom of not having it with me. For me a camera with great image stabilisation is better. I agree with longer lens, although I'd prefer to recommend a zoom with a wide focal range rather than an additional long lens. However it's good we all have slightly different preferences and interests and as you say we should listen to advice given by others and take what works for us. Thanks again. As usual I enjoyed your video. 😊
Another very informative video Henry - can I ask what type of gloves you are using , are they some sort of "Over Gloves" are they waterproof ? maybe you could leave a link for them
One of your best vids of late Henry! Really enjoyed your down to earth advice and opinions without the promotional crap that comes with so many other togs out there. Loving your van conversion too btw..look forward to the upcoming vlog on that! Let's face it, all landscape photographers dream of having a vehicle that they can sleep in! 👍🏻👍🏻📸😂
Was the pasty cold because if they warmed it up for you they would have to charge you 20% VAT?
Very good video with lots of helpful advice!
If I may, I'd add #8. Computer Monitor Calibration. There's nothing worse than editing an image incorrectly because your monitor is giving you bad info... Maybe it's too bright, causing you to make your images too dark... Or maybe its color rendition is a little off, sending you off in the opposite direction. You may never know, if you don't check it with a calibration device.
I agree with all of those Henry. I do add 3-stop ND grads to my filter list - one hard and one soft. And the tripod is essential. And hardly ever because I can't hand-hold the camera. It's for panos, HDR brackets, focus stacks and, most importantly, waiting for the light. If I get the right composition and then have to wait 15 or 30 minutes for the light, I'm not going to be able to hold the camera steady for that long, but a tripod can! And a decent computer, and monitor. I can't believe how many photographers I meet who spend thousands on their cameras and lenses then buy a basic PC with a $100 monitor then wonder why their colours don't look right or post-processing is so frustrating. Spend at least 50% of your camera spend on your computer and monitor (and don't forget a printer?)
Print my own photos?...
Are you avin' a giraffe?
They'll also have to understand the panels types like IPS and VA.
Talking of horrendous pasties, did you notice those anemic sausage rolls, looked like they'd been in the over for about 30 seconds.... great video pal, and i agree 1000% on your first purchase you mention, outdoor clothing for hiking etc, is just as important as the camera, especially the jacket and boots..... just out of curiosity what tripod is that you are using please Henry?
Great advice, Henry! I sold my 100-400 lens last year cause 100 was just too much to have as a minimum and I never use it at the full 400mm, or rarely ever. I still have my 17-55 F2.8 lens, and now I'm doubting if I will buy a 55-200 now or wait a bit to save a bit more money and then buy a 55-300, but I think the 300 will be the better choice in the end. Part of me is just impatient and wants to get the 55-200 since I could get it now, but I suppose sometimes having a bit of patience is a good thing 🙈
Henry do you do photography full time?
Thanks for the tips Henry but did you have to go to Greggs as the family over here in Canada miss that shop so much take care Pikles
Hello mate! How's things? Just a quick question about the tripod.. Is the tripod head a Benro by any chance? Just me being nosey that's all. I think it's the same one I've got. The Benro B2?
Some good common sense suggestions! And always fun to see you creating images! Thanks for taking me along!
Great tips Henry….thanks for sharing. I wish that I could say that I love my tripod (like you do) but I can’t…I actually don’t like shooting with a tripod probably because I don’t love mine 😮 I struggle every time I need it - maybe someday I will find the “perfect” tripod
Thank you!
Just curious, what is that device that is rotating on the roof of your van?
Great suggestions for investments. I have all but the last bonus tip, being travel. Once I retire, which is not far off, I hope to add that to my arsenal. The clothing one is critical. It was only a month ago that we were -35C here in Edmonton, Alberta. Tough to stay warm at the best of time, but if prepared, it is not as much a factor. Like you, I am not really hung up on gear. Of course there is a wish list, but to date I have managed to accomplish my photos with the gear I have. Keep up the great videos, cheers.
You are 100% correct on the longer focal length, I've been beating myself for getting the wide angle lens, especially since in the US state I live everything is so clutter a longer focal length works wonders. I'm currently looking to sell the wide angle to purchase a 70-200mm lens.
Sometimes, a wide angle lens is exactly what you need.
Keep it.
@@ThePurpleHarpoon 100% wide angle images require you to think creatively about foreground and framing. small details in your foreground come to life with a wide angle..
It really depends on where you are and where you'll go. I think I wide angle is a 'must need' lens. City, indoors, family photos, and even an open field. However a telephoto will limit you to outdoors and open fields and mountains. That's where it'll shine. 24-200 used isn't that expensive, get it and keep both!
@@coltoncyr2283 Definitely. I've had both, though where I live and the areas am limited to at the moment I've taken better advantage of a long lens. Ultimately I want to have the whole range in future, wide to telephoto.
@@csotoperspective I feel ya. At some point I was so closing to buying a telescope to do deep sky photography, but I took a step back and realized to focus on 1-2 genres, and not try to be all in one enthusiast. I mainly try to do landscape and macro. I say try because I have 2 baby girls, 1 3y and 1 6months, I just don't have the time to leave the house anymore. Priorities have changed 😆
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Nice video production upgrade, Henry. Really noticeable improvement.
Excellent advice, Henry, and sensible! Regarding processing software some of the free / open source packages are very capable, they're just not marketed quite as heavily as the more well-known ones. I heard an interesting quote from Andy Astbury here on YT regarding one called RawTherapee. He said (more or less) Lightroom is a reliable, dependable family sedan that gets you from Point A to Point B, while RawTherapee is the high-performance sports car. LR is easier, but in some respects RT is far more powerful. There's also darktable, ART and several other raw convertors. Plus there's GIMP (free) and Affinity Photo (low cost) that are very capable as well. These are good possible alternatives not only for those wishing to avoid monthly subscriptions, but in any context. Again, excellent video!
Your jacket looks like it could use a tech wash. Always something you have to keep up.
I totally agree with your assessment of telephoto over ultra wide. I have a 20mm prime and a 70-300. I just bought a 100-400 to replace the 70-300 for more reach. Very seldom do I find myself going wider than 24 so the 20 sits in the bag waiting for me to go shoot the night sky. Thinking of picking up a used z50 sometime to get even more reach.
Totally agree, I have an 18-35mm(FFE) lens that gets used maybe half a dozen times per year. Most of my shots are in the 30-50mm range or with a telephoto. I may even use my fisheye more than my UW zoom!
@ Scot Howe
I just bought a new pair of jeans from Tesco.
Very seldom do I find myself going wider than 34, so the 24 sits in the bag waiting for me to go to the gym for thirty years.
Totally credible great video
I was about to ask for a kit list of your outdoor gear - it’s on your web site 😁. I need to save up for some Paramo waterproof stuff, hiking around on Dartmoor & Exmoor can be pretty extreme. Great vlog as usual, nice that I could tick of a fair few on the list - I’d have included the Valaret gloves as well, absolutely love my Markhofs.
As a Paramo user, it's great for UK conditions. But it is quite heavy and far too warm for summer use. And in prolonged heavy rain it will start to leak after a couple of hours. But for more typical showers and drizzle etc, and in snow, it's fabulous.
Awesome video! I'd love to see more videos on how you edit your photos after being out on the field. I love how you explain your thought process while taking it and adding the post process would be awesome! Thanks again for all of your work!