How about doing some videos using the used equipment? Would be good to see what can be done, and perhaps even a real world comparison between using something like a mid-spec DSLR from 10 years ago, and a new mirrorless to see what the real differences actually are in the final image.
Hi James! We actually always use used equipment for our How To videos! We have a wonderful used selection in all of our stores and online :) We will mention it more! Thanks for watching
@@WexPhotoVideo I've bought many used items from you, always had good service and will continue to buy from you because of it. Part of the reason for my suggestion is used items are a great way of getting a camera more than good enough without spending a serious amount of money. Perhaps I should rephrase from "used items" to older models, like say a D800, 5d3, D4, K5ii etc.
Some good tips. I want to do more portraits that aren’t my family but I always default to birds and wildlife. It’s easier to just grab the camera and do that when we’re lucky enough to have quite a lot of birds locally. And you don’t have to ask for their permission. But I will at some point go into the town and see if I can do some street portraits maybe. The last time I did was when I was first into photography in my early 20s. I’m 36 now.
You can't photograph on private land in the UK without permission. This includes places like shopping malls and stations. A fairly good way of telling if the land extends beyond the building is paving. If it's knackered then that's likely to be counted as a public highway/byway and fair game. If it's neat and structured then that's likely to still be the plot of land owned by the business such as a shopping mall. Just be aware of your surroundings and if it does seem like private land then be prepared to be stopped by security. Photographing near police stations and embassies are a definite no.
@@cotswoldphotographers I've being filming things around London Bridge station recently and a security guard for the area near the Queen's Walk pointed out the paving thing. Now I can't unsee it. Such a giveaway for government versus private land. If it's wonky and hard to walk on then it'll probably be fine to film/shoot on 😂
How about doing some videos using the used equipment? Would be good to see what can be done, and perhaps even a real world comparison between using something like a mid-spec DSLR from 10 years ago, and a new mirrorless to see what the real differences actually are in the final image.
Hi James! We actually always use used equipment for our How To videos! We have a wonderful used selection in all of our stores and online :) We will mention it more! Thanks for watching
@@WexPhotoVideo I've bought many used items from you, always had good service and will continue to buy from you because of it. Part of the reason for my suggestion is used items are a great way of getting a camera more than good enough without spending a serious amount of money.
Perhaps I should rephrase from "used items" to older models, like say a D800, 5d3, D4, K5ii etc.
Some good tips. I want to do more portraits that aren’t my family but I always default to birds and wildlife. It’s easier to just grab the camera and do that when we’re lucky enough to have quite a lot of birds locally. And you don’t have to ask for their permission. But I will at some point go into the town and see if I can do some street portraits maybe. The last time I did was when I was first into photography in my early 20s. I’m 36 now.
Great tip!
@@WexPhotoVideo I was saying your tips were good.
informative content Thanks Wex.
Thanks, John!
You can't photograph on private land in the UK without permission. This includes places like shopping malls and stations. A fairly good way of telling if the land extends beyond the building is paving. If it's knackered then that's likely to be counted as a public highway/byway and fair game. If it's neat and structured then that's likely to still be the plot of land owned by the business such as a shopping mall. Just be aware of your surroundings and if it does seem like private land then be prepared to be stopped by security. Photographing near police stations and embassies are a definite no.
I love your definition of public highway 😂
@@cotswoldphotographers I've being filming things around London Bridge station recently and a security guard for the area near the Queen's Walk pointed out the paving thing. Now I can't unsee it. Such a giveaway for government versus private land. If it's wonky and hard to walk on then it'll probably be fine to film/shoot on 😂
Good tips
Thank you
One way to get people on your side is to offer to send the resulting photo. (If might even result in an offer for work - which happened to me once.)