very beautiful video. I like your presentations, explanations and results. The combination of video, music, voice and photos makes you want to watch every video until the end, and then suddenly realize that it is already over. I'm looking forward to every new video even if it takes a while now and then. But I prefer to wait a bit, as many videos are produced quickly at the expense of quality. I hope you continue to do so and look forward to the next video.
Thank Jørg, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. I do put a lot of work into my videos and this one in particularly took ages to edit. The good news is that I have already finished the edit for next week's video so that is already to go! :)
What a morning mate what a morning. I have a feeling I was at Rydal the same day. I am buying that same tripod can you offer any advice to where to buy from and what hear did you put on it.
Hi Paul. I bought it from Wex for £425. Couldn't find it any cheaper. I am still using my old ball head but Melvin recommends the Benro geared head, dunno the model.
A glorious morning Chris. Will it ever be that nice again? The conditions were certainly in favour of the reflection lover. Lovely serene and simple photography Chris. No, I’m not carrying your tripod up them fells before you ask😬😬
One of the best things about being on RUclips is all the memories that we have created. I am sure this is a video that I will watch again in the future - can't say that about all of them! Fair enough mate, you don't have to carry it up the fells, but you will help me to load it on the plane when we go to Iceland for your birthday next year won't you?
That's what I was thinking Andrew. I am positive the extra height will come in handy. Not much good if I always leave it in the car because it's so heavy though.
Hi Alex - Grasmere is a special place. I love to be up on Loughrigg Fell when the RAF are flying. Great to see those ruddy great Tornados thundering along - gives me goose pimples just thinking of it. Not so keen on the Apaches - they are just horrible things.
Thanks for the video, really enjoyed the style and delivery. Not overloaded with technical bits but very informative. Great images. Just waiting for this lens to arrive.
Great video Chris. Looks like a great location and a beautiful morning. I really like the new tripod. I don't believe I am as tall as you, but mine can seem short a lot. Looking forward to your next video. I need to get out more often like you, it is so good for the soul.
Hi Steve. Being on RUclips does help to motivate me to get out at least once a week. Since I started to get out with the camera more I reckon my photography has improved hugely. Go for it mate, we all need to find more time for doing the things that we love.
Chris Sale an Induro CLT203. It's not huge, but bigger than the Manfrotto BeFree travel tripod I'd been using. I can raise the camera to my eye level if needed (I'm 5' 11"). It has only three leg sections so it doesn't fold quite as compactly as some. However it feels sturdier than a four-section tripod.
Cheers Ben. I hope you are not stressed at the moment mate. Dunno what the weather is like where you are but it is gorgeous here in the Lake District. Just relaxing in the garden. Happy days!
I'm just starting to shoot below 18mm myself, and there's lots of experience to be had for using these wide angles properly. They are excellent for foreground elements. Great shots as always Chris...this was one of your better shoots in a while in my opinion.
Hi Anton - I hope my use of the wide angle lens will improve over time. Foreground interest is something that I generally try to avoid as I find it can distract from the main subject, it is just part of my personal style I suppose. I see too many landscape images where people have included foregrounds that don't add anything to the shot. You are right as well mate, this was one of my better shoots recently. The winter has been tough, this weekend's forecast doesn't look too promising :(
@@ChrisSalePhoto I hear ya man, Winters here in NYC are very demotivating and I am counting the days until Spring. As for Wide Angles, it depends on how wide. 10mm focal lengths do wonders for subjects in the foreground but make your backgrounds 2nd fiddle. In such a beautiful place such as the Lake District, your mountainous terrains could get lost in the frame and I agree that it might not be a good thing.
Absolutely mate, you've hit the nail on the head there. I think a little later in the year when some of our plants are looking a little more appealing I might have a go at foreground interest coupled with a shallow depth of field.
Awesome images of a gorgeous location.....that fog!! That is one heck of a tripod you got there sir. Very nice indeed! I have two wide angle lenses and I use my 8-18mm a lot but my 7-14mm sits at home. Mostly because my 7-14mm is a pain to fit filters on with the bubbled out front lens and my 8-18mm takes thread on filters easily. Its all about personal preference but I love what you got with the 17-40mm.
It really is a lovely location Tammy, one of my favourites. It is a belter of a tripod, but we'd definitely need to get you a step ladder to go with it. Even I struggle when it is fully extended. Still haven't made my mind up about the lens but it is good to have a loaner while the 24-70 is being fixed.
It was a super day Neil and yes, you really must. A lot of people say the Lake District is best in autumn but I just love the spring. Full of optimism and hope, a truly magical time of year. But hurry up mate or you'll miss it and the summer is a nightmare in these parts! :)
Hi Paul - in the end I went for the 16-35 and I have to say I am very impressed. Pretty much everyone who commented on my last 2 videos said that was the way to go. However, at my level the 17-40 would have been more than sufficient I think.
Beautiful location and lovely photography. The great thing about the 17 - 40mm lens is that it is so light that if you carry it up a mountain and don't use it it's no big deal. But I use my wide angle more for coastal photography because wide angle's shrink our small mountains.
It is quite light Andy, not that I notice that now I have to lug that bloody great tripod with me everywhere I go. I still think I will favour the 24-70 once it is back. I am really starting to miss it. :(
Oh for sure the 24-70 lens is far more appropriate for the Lake District. That and a 70 - 200 and you're sorted. I'm considering that new tripod you got as mine isn't high enough for me - but i don't want extra weight. Jury's still out. @@ChrisSalePhoto
I'm 5'10" now (second time I've left hospital shorter than I arrived). I've had a manfrotto (aluminium) with a manfrotto levelling head for many years. It is very stable and because it's only 3 sections it is quite light considering it's aluminium - 1.4kg But with the centre column down it is only 134cm high. @@ChrisSalePhoto
Thanks Bill but I have to be honest I felt it was a little unbalanced. Will post up to Twitter/Facebook at some point and see what everyone else thinks.
First you’ve been missing out with the wide boy, secondly, rugby over me, yea ok probably the right choice 😂 you missed a great afternoon and a magical sunset I won’t forget for quite some time. I’m with you on Wilkinson camera they are brilliant! All my main gear is from them. Great watch as ever. See you soon cocker 😊👍
Hi Mali - you won't get me out for sunset at this time of year mate, I do love the 6 Nations. Glad you had a good time with James - look forward to seeing you soon.
Love the muted colors of the lake and reflections. Most people would hype the color, but you went for the natural soft look, which in many ways conveys more emotion. Nice work. 1:42 is lovely.
My first Canon L lens was the 16-35 f4 which I loved (still love really), super sharp. Then after watching yours and James vlogs in the early stages, decided to add the 70-200 f4 which I really love (probably now my favourite). Late last year, I added the 24-70, and this has now become my workhorse lens also so I'm with you completely with that. I'm now finding that I use my 16-35, less and less but at least I have it for times when I really need to accentuate that foreground interest...anyway lovely video as always mate, see you soon!
Hi Jamie - lots of people have suggested I look at the 16-35, a subject that I touch on in next week's video. 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200 would be my idea of the perfect line up but if it's going to spend most of it's time in the bag I might as well go for the 17-40 and save myself a little bit of cash.
Great video, just bought this lens a week ago and I can’t wait to use it properly. Was good to see what it is capable of. Finally I’ve found someone with the same last name as well haha
Hi Adam - good luck with the lens, I hope you get a lot of pleasure out of it. I got some good shots with it will I had it on loan. In the end I did go for the 16-35 but at my level I probably would have been fine with the 17-40. There is another 'Chris Sale' in the States - he plays baseball. I used to get a lot of abuse on Twitter that was actually meant for him!
Cracking morning there Chris very jealous, think you’ll love the Benno I’ve had the TMA38CL for a little while now and I’m very impressed with it so far, though I have swapped out the centre column and use the short column supplied as I shoot very low with my wide angle
Hi Noel - it was a lovely morning, a joy to be out. Regarding the central column that is something that I am going to have to be very careful about. I am so used to being able to unscrew the bottom of my centre column when I want to shoot low to the ground. I bet you a tenner I forget I can't do that any more.
Great video, Chris! I get what you say about the taller tripod. I bought a tripod last week (I had a thrift store old aluminum tripod that was way overdue for an upgrade) and at the tallest it was still about 8 inches lower than my height. I got a Geekoto (name cracks me up every time) that extends to 77 inches ( I am 76" or 6'4") and what a difference it makes! Nice to see the swans from James' shot in the background too! Cheers as always!
Hey Bobby, 6'4" you say? We could be brothers! The new tripod is proving to be a hit, it is so much more stable than my old tripod. It is a bit of a lump of a thing though. We'll just have to see if it's something that I am prepared to carry up hills! :)
Good to see Laurel and Hardy back out together and also good to try new equipment and new ideals. I always said I would never use a GoPro but ended buy buying the new Hero 7 Black and 'shock', I actually love it! I used it on my last video but unfortunately, my PC cannot handle 4K, so having to still film in 1080p but to be fair, that is still excellent, especially on a sunny day on the Northumberland coast. Good work by Wilkinson's of Kendal but bad work from Cannon with your lens. Some great shots captured but never thought I would see the day, I would see you use both a wide angle and telephoto lens in one video! The tripod looks heavy duty kit and some size as well. Cheers Alan
Hi Alan, I hear good things about the GoPro Hero 7. One day I might invest in an action cam for those risky shots I am too scared to film with the M50. It's not Canon who are fixing my lens, it's an independent 3rd party. I think that was probably a mistake but it is too late now.
Great job Chris. Sorry you had to leave the lakes to suffer the game in the afternoon. Here on the west coast I dragged myself out of the rack at 06:00 to start my rugby day. I hope Eddy could hear me screaming at him from Vancouver Island that maybe Wales had prepared for Ben Youngs kicking from the base of the scrum to “space” repeatedly. They do have TV’s in Wales and Warren might have watched England’s previous two matches. Three is not a charm. Anyway, great video and great location. Cheers! Mark
We were a little on dimensional weren't we. No one box kicked back in my day but maybe I missed it. I was usually at the bottom of a big pile of blokes!
Beautiful area. Nice photos. Y’all make a great pairing. I use 16-35, 50 prime to get that middle distance and panos, and 70-200 for landscape. I understand getting “married” to a lens though.
Hi Janet - I know of at least 2 RUclips photographers that use the exact same set up as you. James is one of the them. Personally I'd be lost without my 24-70mm... ...wait a minute, I am lost without it!
Nice vlog Chris. I have just sold, nay - swapped my 17-40 plus my Canon 5D3 for a small 4/3rds kit - I just don't feel the need to carry big gear anymore. I loved the 17-40 when I 1st got it and always took it with me when I was doing to the beach - but more and more after I got the 24 - 70- it stayed in the bag and eventually in the house. Conditions were fab and the images matched the conditions. Corking image at 8.40. Nice to see James with you too. Thats a great looking tripod and anything that gets to head height with you gotta be a beast coz from memory in one of your vlogs you mentioned you 6'6" or did I imagine that? :)
Hi Alan - I am sticking with the big rig for the time being though I think inevitably I expect to go mirrorless when it is time for an upgrade. Though of course I will remain loyal to Canon (Hi Canon if you are reading this) :) I am 6'5" and with the centre column up on the tripod it towers over me. I am really impressed with it so far but we'll just have to wait and see if it is something that I am prepared to lug up hills. It weighs and absolute ton!
So beautiful video once again from you, dear Chris! Warm THANK to you for uploading this lovely YT-video for us your many subscribers! Best Regards from Sweden! Blessings!
I watched it in the Greyhound in Snap where I live. There wasn't a Welshman in sight. I did not enjoy the game. Don't mind loosing but I hate it when we play badly. Don't understand why we stuck to the plan of always kicking to 'space'. Ah well, we'll get you next year at HQ.
Some fantastic images, Chris. What a beautiful location. Maybe you should have spent the day there and missed the rugby! Why do Wales always spoil the party? Love your channel.
Hi Tony - pretty special place isn't it, you ever been? I was very disappointed with our performance against Wales but it is just a reminder of why the 6 Nations is the best sporting spectacle in the world!
Your wide angle shots were good Chris. An ultra wide zoom is a great tool, even though I only tend to use it in certain situations. If I don't have it with me, I'll invariably find myself in a situation when I want it! Aside from that I use it for interior work all the time, so wouldn't be without it!
Thanks David, but I think I got lucky. How long do you think it will be before I start trying to fit too much into the frame? A month or less? I can see how you would get a lot of use out of it for your commercial work. A lot of people have been recommending your 16-35 over the 17-40 saying it is much sharper but so far I have no complaints.
@@ChrisSalePhoto Perhaps challenge yourself with using it at the wide exclusively a few times, you will begin to find that foreground interest can be made from some elements you might not have considered in the past. I think the 17-40 is sharp enough for most, and considerably more affordable than the 16-35 f4 (definitely more affordable than the 2.8!)
Good to see you again on the mini silver screen Chris. You managed to capture some super reflections in this one. Regards the tripod, what do you think about the weight? My current vlogging setup see's me making do with a gorilla pod, and my main tripod being a Suiri CF is awesome, but is a little short and the default leg angle worries me a little. So I have been considering a Benro for a while. In fact this very model. The benefits gives me a good vlogging tripod with the Suiri and a taller more stable main for the image maker :)
Hi Geoff. The Benro is a beast. Huge bloody great thing that weighs a tonne. But I have already put it's extra height to good use. I now carry three tripods with me whereever I go; the third is useful for a second angle whilst filming but most of the time I can't be bothered with it.
@@ChrisSalePhoto I dont mind carrying a little bit more weight, stability and good default leg angle have become more important to me. Like you I'm on the taller side, and not having to stoop so much would be a good thing.
Im going there next chris after my visit to buttermere, it looks stunning. Id like to photograph the castlerigg stones i think they called hopefully under the stars ✨
It's a lovely place to shoot Craig but it rarely features on RUclips. Most people seem to prefer Rydal Water, just down the road but Grasmere has always been a favourite of mine. I like to shoot Castlerigg with side light, that brings out the furrows in the foreground.
Chris Sale i like the look of the island to be honest, wheres the best place to shoot at ambleside, my good lady wants go there next as theres some shops haha gotta keep her happy 😊
You can climb up the back of Loughrigg Fell from the church in Ambleside. You get wonderful views of Windermere from Loughrigg Brow. Take a look at this shot... chrissale.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/windermere-from-loughrigg-fell.jpg
Hi Chris, great vlog and amazing location. Hearing what you say about the focal lengths you where using does question the need for that lens but it can offer an alternative composition maybe in a different location. I think I might hold off getting that tripod though as I'm only 5'8" on a good day! I will need a step ladder to use that in it's full extension!! Thanks for sharing, Cheers.
I was out last weekend Rob and I shot 4 images, 2 of which were at 17mm. It was nice to be able to fit everything in the frame for a change. First one was posted to Twitter/Facebook yesterday, second will go up this evening if you are interested.
Hi Chris, I'll look out of them. As u know I use a crop sensor camera so when shooting at 10mm it's 16mm full frame equivalent. And, as you know, I have to shoot a lot of sky in my compositions (due to flat landscapes)!!!
Good video and good insight into your preferences in capturing images. I love the tripod but took the centre column straight out of mine because with the height this thing reaches I felt it was unnecessary
I was going to do the exact same thing Barry and then, last weekend there I was shooting with the centre column up. Even then it was rock solid. Check out next week's video and remember where you heard it first! :)
Beautiful images! Most of the times I shoot wide so I'm familiar with the amount of things that you can include in just one frame. It gives you more freedom. I also love my fisheye (wider than wide), it gives a very unique result, although I am relactant in using it for a landscape shot, even if it is just for testing purposes.
Hi Nek, I am always trying to remove stuff from the frame, not fit more in. How long before my adventures with this lens lead to me doing a video about eliminating distractions? :)
How are you doing mate? That tripod looks fantastic! Got a new one for Xmas and I haven't used it that much yet, but a good tripod its always a good purchase. I love all these videos since your break from RUclips. It makes me feel even more engaged on what you're telling. By the way, Im planning on going for few weeks to Scotland next summer so I will let you know! Take care, Chris!
Thanks Alex. Yeah the tripod is a belter, heavy mind you, not sure I want to lug it up the fells if I am honest. Let me know when you are in Scotland. It would be good to meet up for a shoot.
Cheers Adam. To be honest I'm not really kitted out properly for hiking at the moment. The Lowepro Protactic isn't the best bag for hiking, and my 'new' boots are probably the most uncomfortable things I have ever put on my feet. I was better off in the pub.
A young fella like you Adam? I don't believe you. Mali only has one pace, slow and steady. James is a little more lively but none of us are getting any younger.
@@ChrisSalePhoto I just didn't really get on with it mate. I think that I was disappointed with the sharpness compared to my other lenses (the 24-70 and the 70-200). I probably didn't take full advantage of it either but I found that I was opting for a panorama with the 24-70 rather than putting the 17-40 on when the opportunity to use it arose. I have to say that I haven't really missed it since selling it.
Good to know mate. I have to admit that I haven't noticed any problems with the sharpness yet. Everyone is telling me that the 16-35 is much sharper but to be honest sharpness is the least of my problems! :)
Nice one Chris. One of those days where the weather and light cooperates for a change, especially for February. What a crazy situation with your damaged lens and glad Wilkinson's was kind enough to offer you a loaner. Always fun to see you and James on camera together. Some really beautiful reflections in that calm water. My fave is the shot of the Allan Bank house. My wife and I visited it a few years back and we really wanted to walk around the lake, but time did not permit.
You really must take the time to walk around Grasmere before you head back to the US Jeff, it is beautiful. Maybe when you are up in a couple of weeks?
Mate you live in such an incredible place!! Imagin sticking a tent up there!!! Be epic haha. Seriously one of the best purchase I’ve made photographically. That tripod is brilliant. And not that heavy. It’s so nice to be able to have confidence in your gear. Especially when your being leant the lens haha. Looking forward to catching up mate. Loved the pics 😊👍🏻
Dude, how are you? Sorry I haven't been in touch but you know what I am going to say... Yeah, Grasmere is a lovely spot, it's where we used to go when we came up here on holiday. Very impressed with the tripod, would like to add the geared head to it at some point. With all the promotion I have been doing do you think Benro will give me a discount? Hard enough getting a retweet out of them!
Chris Sale mate it’s amazing. I’ve recommended it to loads too. Benro are big on Instagram. Add it to a story. They often share them. Hope your feeling better now buddy. Look forward to seeing you next week 👍🏻😊
Canon 16-35mm f4 is by far the sharpest Canon zoom. With little distortion and at f4 making it sharper than a f2.8. And for the money 17 -40mm has a lot of distortion especially in corners but as long as there are no straight lines in the corners it is harder to notice this. But for architecture or straight lines are in your photos get the Canon 16-35mm f4 L you won't be disappointed.
Hi Chris, could you please tell me how long it's necessary to spend at Lake District to take pictures? i'm planning to visit this area next year! i folow your RUclips channel from Brazil! Tks
Hi Cesar, the Lake District is a large area, the UK's second largest national park. If you are lucky with the weather then you should be able to get some good photos in 2 days. If the weather is unkind you might need a week or more. Hope that helps.
Thanks John. Yeah, it did cost a pretty penny. I am the sort of person who uses gear for a long time, not someone who is forever upgrading to the latest version of this or that. My previous tripod lasted me for over 10 years. Let's hope this one lasts a long.
Part 2 of the Chris and James show. Wonderful location and images. And sorry to hear that the 24-70mm drama continues. That tripod, you can stand underneath it, at least I could. Cheers. #embracewide
Hi Miguel - yeah, my patience is really starting to run out - that 24-70 has been out of action since the end of November. I am starting to get very frustrated! The tripod is certainly a big devil but I have already put the extra height to good use - more on that in next weeks video. Nice you hear from you mate as always, how is the knee?
@@ChrisSalePhoto Much better, thanks for asking. Venturing out a bit more lately but taking it slow. The snow (remember that stuff?) makes hiking a bit precarious at times. Spring 15 days away ; )
Snow? Looks like we are in for some this weekend. Hate the stuff personally, makes everything so difficult especially when you work 130 miles north of where you live. Glad to hear you are on the mend.
Hiya Chris oh wow two seconds into the vlog and the stresses of the day just drift away the images and your choice of music just tick all the boxes. Personally, I really enjoy using my NIKON !!! lol 10-20mm lens I remember back to the Glengoyne shoot and that vista its something else even if it did rain - luckily ill be able to repeat that shoot again soon. Oh, and speaking of glass there's something new on the horizon a sigma 105mm dedicated macro lens oh yesssssssss. As for the wide angle thing how about getting down low even on that mahousive !!! tripod shove a polarizer on for the all-important foreground interest (not that I'm trying to tell you how to suck eggs like granny). The shot of the vlog for me is the wide one where the sky has obviously been lightroomed super vlog mate. Well, that's enough waffle from me see you in the comments box next time cheers Mike.
Hi Mike - not a huge fan of foreground interest mate, I like to keep my images as simple as possible and I find it often distracts from the main subject. Each to their own I suppose. Any idea when you are going to be up next? See you next week buddy.
Beautiful location & some amazing reflection shots, I love my 16-35mm lens, I don't even own s 24-70mm 😲 went for the 24-120mm f/4. That tripod is HUGE!
Love my 24-70, it just suits my style of photography I guess. I don't use foreground interest very often and I tend to shoot most often at 28mm, 35mm and 50mm so it's perfect for me. That being said I was out last weekend and 2 of the 4 shots that I took where are 17mm.
Hey Chris, I have been using the Canon 17-40 for quite a few years and initially used it a lot of the time. I then realised a 24-70 & 70 - 200 were probably more useful for landscapes. I mostly use the 17-40 when I have a very close foreground and the background is not as interesting. Re your issues with the repair; I had the misfortune of having my older 5Dmk2 and the 70-200 fall off my tripod 2 years ago. I sent them both to CANON Australia (I live in Sydney). they were both back with me as good as new in 3 weeks, they kept me up to date with the progress and quoted the repair cost so I could cover it with my camera insurance company, fantastic service. My daughter had a similar experience and that is the only way I would go for repairs to my CANON gear. Is your lens being repaired by someone other than CANON? PS: lovely images this week!
I think I have learned my lesson Phil. From now on my gear will only go back to Canon to be repaired. It is so frustrating being without my favourite lens. It feels a bit like I'm without my right arm.
Same thing with my lens mate! Wasn't fixed and I had to send it back again following day! Got it yesterday though and all seems fine at the moment :) Fingers crossed! Also bought myself a new tripod as well, a Triopo GT-2805 (the large model). Seems alright, like your investment it is very large, light and versatile (and sturdy!!) Great video, great morning and nice reflections!
Hi mate, yeah the lens is a pain, starting to test my patience at the moment. New tripod feels very sturdy if not a little heavy to be lugging up the fells. Looking forward to your Lofoten series. Is it starting this Sunday?
@@ChrisSalePhoto I hope so, bit behind editing it, spending a lot of time sorting the images and editing them. Just finished the day one batch though! Hope to get it done before this Sunday :)
Good stuff mate, looking forward to it. No one does the epic photo trip better than you. Your Svalbard series was some of the best RUclips from 2018 so you've got some pressure on you this year! :)
Love the music Chris, and your images are rather stunning.. dare I say maybe even sharper than normal ? Was it the lens ? I particularly liked the one with tufts of grass in the foreground looking towards Allan Bank. Great to see you guys together again, ( my wife and self watched that Rugby Game too, was a good game, sorry England ) The Black and White image looked really interesting but supreme was the hills when sunlit. Glad that you are enjoying the new tripod, is it much heavier than your last one though ? Fantastic Vlog once more, loved the colours on this one, and yes it was unusually warm last weekend. Not praying for cold weather you understand. Keep up the good work, and many thanks for another Great Video. Regards Alex & Angela
Thanks Alex. It was a lovely morning. It's funny you mention the shot with the grasses in the foreground, that is probably my least favourite of all of them. Not really in my 'style'. Weather for the coming weekend isn't looking great. Perhaps a bit more in keeping with the season.
@@ChrisSalePhoto Maybe I been looking at too many of James's images LOL seriously, I liked that one, the tufts were very striking. I much preferred that one to the one with the stone. Yes it's very cold here at moment.. no worries, more Rugby at the weekend :) I
I was disappointed with the shot with the stone - it doesn't feel balanced to me. The stone needed to be further over to the right hand side. That will teach me to adhere to the rule of thirds.
Mate loving the images, truly superb! My favourite lens when I was a Canon shooter was the 16-35 f4, really miss that lens even though I now own the Sony equivalent. I suppose what it boils down to is horses for courses. Keep those Vlogs coming!!
Hi Chris. I have to make a decision between the 17-40 and the 16-35. At the moment I am leaning towards the 17-40 because it is cheaper and it I'm not going to use it all that often that just makes more sense to me. James has one and he tells me it is very, very sharp.
Hi Lewis. It's a Lowepro Protactic 450 I think. I bought especially as it allows me to strap my 3 (yes 3) tripods to it. It isn't the most comfortable back pack if I am honest. It wouldn't be much good for long hikes.
I see now that the 17-40 F4L is a loaner. The 16-35mm F/4L is newer and sharper. I'd recommend if given a choice. Actually, I own one. Highly recommend.
Hi John - a lot of people have been recommending I get the 16-35. It's a difficult decision to make. If it isn't going to be a lens that I use very often then I think it makes more sense to go for the cheaper option and keep a few quid in my pocket for the next time I break something :(
Good vlog as usual Chris. Lovely setting Grasmere and we do get it in those conditions more than people think. Always like the shot to Allan Bank and Helm Crag. I sometimes shoot at lunchtime from Allan Bank if I have time. By the way that looks like some tripod, how heavy is it?
@@ChrisSalePhoto I am one of those lucky people who have got of the corporate ladder. I am a Govenor at the school and do a couple of days there. So have a chance to shoot around Rydal/Grasmere before and after and also sometimes lunchtime if the conditions are worth it. I use to travel a lot like you with my office in Bolton,Nottingham and Bedford, so a lot of life in a hotel. I did enjoy it but can't say I miss it.
Living the dream Rod. One day I will leave the corporate world and do something a bit more fulfilling. For the time being I am on the train to Newcastle for a day of meetings. :(
Not sure i see the benefit really if it's just the additional wideness from 17-24 over your workhorse lens. Is it that good at those fractionally wider areas to warrant the cost? Seems like if you're only going to use it once a year (or so) then you could just take 2 shots and stitch and save yourself the financial outlay? Aside from that, lovely video Chris, very well made. Beautiful shot at 8:10
You make a good point Jeff and one that I have considered myself. I think the main reason I don't stitch is because of my preference for long exposures; the light can change so fast that trying to match three separate shots taken over a 6-10 minute period is extremely difficult. I have been out shooting again since filming this and I did take 2 other shots at 17mm which I wouldn't have been able to get with the 24-70, which really surprised me. 7mm doesn't sound like a lot to me but it does seem to make a big difference.
Can’t believe your lens disruption. Why send it back to you if they hadn’t touched it! Ultra wide angles ay......what has that mr burns done to you lol 😂 beautiful shots mate. I thought winston was a big boy, that looks like a beast!
I know mate, don't mind admitting that I am starting to get a bit p***** off with it all. Still undecided about the 17-40, in truth I just want the 24-70 back :(. The Benro is a beast but it isn't pink and therefore it isn't cool.
Chris Sale haha this is true mate...still think you could pull pink of lol. I can imagine I would be really annoyed! I’m still not sure which way to go with lenses. I think a 16-35 and a 70-200 as I already have the 50mm.
You couldn't have timed this video much better, Chris! I was literally stood in the same place you were a few days ago when one of the leg sections on my baby (cheap) Benro failed... I ended up having to shoot at waist height which wasn't ideal. I've been looking at the Mach 3 series tripods today, particularly the 38 and 48... how are you finding yours in terms of weight?
Hi Paul. I am loving my new tripod. I have so much more confidence in it. I spend a fair amount of time out of reach of my tripod as I fiddle about filming and it's good to know that I can leave it and it will be safe. Obviously it is pretty heavy, even for a carbon fibre, but I guess that is the trade off.
@@ChrisSalePhoto Cheers Chris, it always helps to get positive reviews; especially when they cost so much! Will go and have a look at one. Thanks again 👍
What a great video Chris. Love the music also. And your photos are without a doubt absolutely amazing. Will you be taking that tripod up more mountains with your other partners in crime, Julian and Gareth? It must be really heavy? I also had a problem with wind, the doctor gave me a kite. Boom Boom. Sorry. Someone had to eh? All the best, Tony
Love that gag Tony, brilliant! Seeing Jules and Gareth at the Photography Show in a couple of weeks. No doubt we'll arrange something for later in the year. Will you be at the Photography Show this year?
Dam right mate, embrace the wide angle!! lol You know it makes sense. What great light at an amazing location. Isn't it great when you luck out like that - and great to see you made the most of it with those shots as well. (I'd like to say that I'm sorry about the English rugby result, but I can't lol!)
Cheers Jules - still not entirely sold on the whole wide angle thing but willing to give it a go while the 24-70 is (still) out of action. Can you believe it was the beginning of December when I sent it off? This is starting to get ridiculous. It's a great location and one that you don't see very often on RUclips for some reason, most people preferring to stop just up the road at Rydal Water.
I was not a happy bunny that afternoon. Don't mind loosing but we didn't even show up in the second half, very disappointing. England are plating Scotland on the Saturday of the Photography Show but I have lost interest in the rugby all of a sudden!
very beautiful video. I like your presentations, explanations and results. The combination of video, music, voice and photos makes you want to watch every video until the end, and then suddenly realize that it is already over. I'm looking forward to every new video even if it takes a while now and then. But I prefer to wait a bit, as many videos are produced quickly at the expense of quality. I hope you continue to do so and look forward to the next video.
Thank Jørg, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. I do put a lot of work into my videos and this one in particularly took ages to edit. The good news is that I have already finished the edit for next week's video so that is already to go! :)
@@ChrisSalePhoto Work at your own pace and do not burn out. Looking forward to the next video.
welcome back.
your videos they inspire me. and relax me.
thank you
Hi Robert, it's good to be back. It has been a difficult start to 2019 but I am hoping things are going to get a bit easier now that spring is here.
Great video Chris and good to see you back looking forward to the next one whenever that may be have a great week mate 👍🤓
Hi Paul - the good news is that new week's video is edited and all ready to go. :)
What a morning mate what a morning. I have a feeling I was at Rydal the same day. I am buying that same tripod can you offer any advice to where to buy from and what hear did you put on it.
Hi Paul. I bought it from Wex for £425. Couldn't find it any cheaper. I am still using my old ball head but Melvin recommends the Benro geared head, dunno the model.
A glorious morning Chris. Will it ever be that nice again? The conditions were certainly in favour of the reflection lover. Lovely serene and simple photography Chris. No, I’m not carrying your tripod up them fells before you ask😬😬
One of the best things about being on RUclips is all the memories that we have created. I am sure this is a video that I will watch again in the future - can't say that about all of them! Fair enough mate, you don't have to carry it up the fells, but you will help me to load it on the plane when we go to Iceland for your birthday next year won't you?
Chris Sale I really do hope so but fear the closest I’ll get to Iceland will be aisle 4 where the frozen chips are
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embrace the force may the lens be with you my son
Something must have been guiding me that day John. Usually I am hopeless with the wide angle.
Great video Chris. I have the same tripod and you will be amazed the amount of times you fully extend it down riverbanks and on the side of fells.
That's what I was thinking Andrew. I am positive the extra height will come in handy. Not much good if I always leave it in the car because it's so heavy though.
Great to see a new video from you. Really well shot and very interesting. Love it at grasmere. Especially during the week for the jets. Thanks.
Hi Alex - Grasmere is a special place. I love to be up on Loughrigg Fell when the RAF are flying. Great to see those ruddy great Tornados thundering along - gives me goose pimples just thinking of it. Not so keen on the Apaches - they are just horrible things.
Thanks for the video, really enjoyed the style and delivery. Not overloaded with technical bits but very informative. Great images. Just waiting for this lens to arrive.
Great video Chris. Looks like a great location and a beautiful morning. I really like the new tripod. I don't believe I am as tall as you, but mine can seem short a lot. Looking forward to your next video. I need to get out more often like you, it is so good for the soul.
Hi Steve. Being on RUclips does help to motivate me to get out at least once a week. Since I started to get out with the camera more I reckon my photography has improved hugely. Go for it mate, we all need to find more time for doing the things that we love.
I recently bought a taller tripod and it's made a lot of difference.
Which one did you go for John?
Chris Sale an Induro CLT203. It's not huge, but bigger than the Manfrotto BeFree travel tripod I'd been using. I can raise the camera to my eye level if needed (I'm 5' 11"). It has only three leg sections so it doesn't fold quite as compactly as some. However it feels sturdier than a four-section tripod.
When you are stressed or maybe worry about things, just watch Chris his video ....its calms down and cheers you up. 😊👍
Cheers Ben. I hope you are not stressed at the moment mate. Dunno what the weather is like where you are but it is gorgeous here in the Lake District. Just relaxing in the garden. Happy days!
Today it is ok Chris and we have the same weather here (The Netherlands)
Happy Easter🙂
Happy Easter to you too mate.
I'm just starting to shoot below 18mm myself, and there's lots of experience to be had for using these wide angles properly. They are excellent for foreground elements. Great shots as always Chris...this was one of your better shoots in a while in my opinion.
Hi Anton - I hope my use of the wide angle lens will improve over time. Foreground interest is something that I generally try to avoid as I find it can distract from the main subject, it is just part of my personal style I suppose. I see too many landscape images where people have included foregrounds that don't add anything to the shot. You are right as well mate, this was one of my better shoots recently. The winter has been tough, this weekend's forecast doesn't look too promising :(
@@ChrisSalePhoto I hear ya man, Winters here in NYC are very demotivating and I am counting the days until Spring. As for Wide Angles, it depends on how wide. 10mm focal lengths do wonders for subjects in the foreground but make your backgrounds 2nd fiddle. In such a beautiful place such as the Lake District, your mountainous terrains could get lost in the frame and I agree that it might not be a good thing.
Absolutely mate, you've hit the nail on the head there. I think a little later in the year when some of our plants are looking a little more appealing I might have a go at foreground interest coupled with a shallow depth of field.
Awesome images of a gorgeous location.....that fog!! That is one heck of a tripod you got there sir. Very nice indeed! I have two wide angle lenses and I use my 8-18mm a lot but my 7-14mm sits at home. Mostly because my 7-14mm is a pain to fit filters on with the bubbled out front lens and my 8-18mm takes thread on filters easily. Its all about personal preference but I love what you got with the 17-40mm.
It really is a lovely location Tammy, one of my favourites. It is a belter of a tripod, but we'd definitely need to get you a step ladder to go with it. Even I struggle when it is fully extended. Still haven't made my mind up about the lens but it is good to have a loaner while the 24-70 is being fixed.
LOL yep I would definitely need a step ladder for that one!!
Got some great shots and you are right about the reflections. B & W one was nice and moody.
Thanks Erich - I'll be honest, I couldn't get that shot to work so as a last resort I converted to black and white. It does feel like I cheated.
Brilliant video, Chris. I've missed these! Looks like a perfect morning; you got some gorgeous shots.
Cheers Geoff. It was a rather special morning. They don't come along very often so you have to make the most of it when they do.
Beautiful images from a glorious day. I really must get up that way again soon.
It was a super day Neil and yes, you really must. A lot of people say the Lake District is best in autumn but I just love the spring. Full of optimism and hope, a truly magical time of year. But hurry up mate or you'll miss it and the summer is a nightmare in these parts! :)
I was like you, 24-70 was my go to lens, got a 17-40 at Christmas. Love it
That's good to know Chris. Has it changed the way that you shoot?
Great video Chris just bought the Canon 17-40mm lens for my Sony and love it. Fantastic lens 👍😁✌
Hi Paul - in the end I went for the 16-35 and I have to say I am very impressed. Pretty much everyone who commented on my last 2 videos said that was the way to go. However, at my level the 17-40 would have been more than sufficient I think.
Beautiful location and lovely photography. The great thing about the 17 - 40mm lens is that it is so light that if you carry it up a mountain and don't use it it's no big deal. But I use my wide angle more for coastal photography because wide angle's shrink our small mountains.
It is quite light Andy, not that I notice that now I have to lug that bloody great tripod with me everywhere I go. I still think I will favour the 24-70 once it is back. I am really starting to miss it. :(
Oh for sure the 24-70 lens is far more appropriate for the Lake District. That and a 70 - 200 and you're sorted. I'm considering that new tripod you got as mine isn't high enough for me - but i don't want extra weight. Jury's still out. @@ChrisSalePhoto
It weighs a tonne mate. Not sure it would do your back any good. How tall are you?
I'm 5'10" now (second time I've left hospital shorter than I arrived). I've had a manfrotto (aluminium) with a manfrotto levelling head for many years. It is very stable and because it's only 3 sections it is quite light considering it's aluminium - 1.4kg But with the centre column down it is only 134cm high.
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I'm 5'10" now. what does that tripod weigh? @@ChrisSalePhoto
Great video love that shot with the rock in the foreground.
Thanks Bill but I have to be honest I felt it was a little unbalanced. Will post up to Twitter/Facebook at some point and see what everyone else thinks.
Beautiful shots Chris. I particularly liked the shot with the grasses in the foreground. Well done.
Thanks very much Philip
First you’ve been missing out with the wide boy, secondly, rugby over me, yea ok probably the right choice 😂 you missed a great afternoon and a magical sunset I won’t forget for quite some time. I’m with you on Wilkinson camera they are brilliant! All my main gear is from them. Great watch as ever. See you soon cocker 😊👍
Hi Mali - you won't get me out for sunset at this time of year mate, I do love the 6 Nations. Glad you had a good time with James - look forward to seeing you soon.
New gear is always fun... Awesome work my friend.
It is Max but right now I just want my old lens back - this is starting to get ridiculous!
Love the muted colors of the lake and reflections. Most people would hype the color, but you went for the natural soft look, which in many ways conveys more emotion. Nice work. 1:42 is lovely.
My first Canon L lens was the 16-35 f4 which I loved (still love really), super sharp. Then after watching yours and James vlogs in the early stages, decided to add the 70-200 f4 which I really love (probably now my favourite). Late last year, I added the 24-70, and this has now become my workhorse lens also so I'm with you completely with that. I'm now finding that I use my 16-35, less and less but at least I have it for times when I really need to accentuate that foreground interest...anyway lovely video as always mate, see you soon!
Hi Jamie - lots of people have suggested I look at the 16-35, a subject that I touch on in next week's video. 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200 would be my idea of the perfect line up but if it's going to spend most of it's time in the bag I might as well go for the 17-40 and save myself a little bit of cash.
Great video, just bought this lens a week ago and I can’t wait to use it properly. Was good to see what it is capable of. Finally I’ve found someone with the same last name as well haha
Hi Adam - good luck with the lens, I hope you get a lot of pleasure out of it. I got some good shots with it will I had it on loan. In the end I did go for the 16-35 but at my level I probably would have been fine with the 17-40. There is another 'Chris Sale' in the States - he plays baseball. I used to get a lot of abuse on Twitter that was actually meant for him!
Cracking morning there Chris very jealous, think you’ll love the Benno I’ve had the TMA38CL for a little while now and I’m very impressed with it so far, though I have swapped out the centre column and use the short column supplied as I shoot very low with my wide angle
Hi Noel - it was a lovely morning, a joy to be out. Regarding the central column that is something that I am going to have to be very careful about. I am so used to being able to unscrew the bottom of my centre column when I want to shoot low to the ground. I bet you a tenner I forget I can't do that any more.
Great video, Chris! I get what you say about the taller tripod. I bought a tripod last week (I had a thrift store old aluminum tripod that was way overdue for an upgrade) and at the tallest it was still about 8 inches lower than my height. I got a Geekoto (name cracks me up every time) that extends to 77 inches ( I am 76" or 6'4") and what a difference it makes! Nice to see the swans from James' shot in the background too! Cheers as always!
Hey Bobby, 6'4" you say? We could be brothers! The new tripod is proving to be a hit, it is so much more stable than my old tripod. It is a bit of a lump of a thing though. We'll just have to see if it's something that I am prepared to carry up hills! :)
@@ChrisSalePhoto Chris, the tripod weight will hopefully outweigh the benefits it brings, great buy and addition! Cheers, brother 😁
Good to see Laurel and Hardy back out together and also good to try new equipment and new ideals. I always said I would never use a GoPro but ended buy buying the new Hero 7 Black and 'shock', I actually love it! I used it on my last video but unfortunately, my PC cannot handle 4K, so having to still film in 1080p but to be fair, that is still excellent, especially on a sunny day on the Northumberland coast. Good work by Wilkinson's of Kendal but bad work from Cannon with your lens. Some great shots captured but never thought I would see the day, I would see you use both a wide angle and telephoto lens in one video! The tripod looks heavy duty kit and some size as well. Cheers Alan
Hi Alan, I hear good things about the GoPro Hero 7. One day I might invest in an action cam for those risky shots I am too scared to film with the M50. It's not Canon who are fixing my lens, it's an independent 3rd party. I think that was probably a mistake but it is too late now.
Great job Chris. Sorry you had to leave the lakes to suffer the game in the afternoon. Here on the west coast I dragged myself out of the rack at 06:00 to start my rugby day. I hope Eddy could hear me screaming at him from Vancouver Island that maybe Wales had prepared for Ben Youngs kicking from the base of the scrum to “space” repeatedly. They do have TV’s in Wales and Warren might have watched England’s previous two matches. Three is not a charm. Anyway, great video and great location. Cheers! Mark
We were a little on dimensional weren't we. No one box kicked back in my day but maybe I missed it. I was usually at the bottom of a big pile of blokes!
Beautiful area. Nice photos. Y’all make a great pairing. I use 16-35, 50 prime to get that middle distance and panos, and 70-200 for landscape. I understand getting “married” to a lens though.
Hi Janet - I know of at least 2 RUclips photographers that use the exact same set up as you. James is one of the them. Personally I'd be lost without my 24-70mm... ...wait a minute, I am lost without it!
Nice vlog Chris. I have just sold, nay - swapped my 17-40 plus my Canon 5D3 for a small 4/3rds kit - I just don't feel the need to carry big gear anymore. I loved the 17-40 when I 1st got it and always took it with me when I was doing to the beach - but more and more after I got the 24 - 70- it stayed in the bag and eventually in the house. Conditions were fab and the images matched the conditions. Corking image at 8.40. Nice to see James with you too. Thats a great looking tripod and anything that gets to head height with you gotta be a beast coz from memory in one of your vlogs you mentioned you 6'6" or did I imagine that? :)
Hi Alan - I am sticking with the big rig for the time being though I think inevitably I expect to go mirrorless when it is time for an upgrade. Though of course I will remain loyal to Canon (Hi Canon if you are reading this) :) I am 6'5" and with the centre column up on the tripod it towers over me. I am really impressed with it so far but we'll just have to wait and see if it is something that I am prepared to lug up hills. It weighs and absolute ton!
So beautiful video once again from you, dear Chris! Warm THANK to you for uploading this lovely YT-video for us your many subscribers! Best Regards from Sweden! Blessings!
Cracking video as always man. And I really enjoy the rugby 😜👍
Rugby Alun? Silly bloody game. Wished I'd gone up Mell Fell with James and Mali now. The sunset was epic I hear! 😞
I was in the Mortal man in the Lakes, I was the only welsh man I the pub. I enjoyed the game. 🤣🤣🤣
I watched it in the Greyhound in Snap where I live. There wasn't a Welshman in sight. I did not enjoy the game. Don't mind loosing but I hate it when we play badly. Don't understand why we stuck to the plan of always kicking to 'space'. Ah well, we'll get you next year at HQ.
Some fantastic images, Chris. What a beautiful location. Maybe you should have spent the day there and missed the rugby! Why do Wales always spoil the party? Love your channel.
Hi Tony - pretty special place isn't it, you ever been? I was very disappointed with our performance against Wales but it is just a reminder of why the 6 Nations is the best sporting spectacle in the world!
Chris Sale agree with you, Chris. The Six Nations (and the Tour de France), the two best sporting spectacles in the world.
Some really nice images Chris. I particularly liked the one with the rock in the foreground
Thank you Roger, glad you liked it. Quite unusual for me, I generally tend not to use foreground interest very often.
Your wide angle shots were good Chris. An ultra wide zoom is a great tool, even though I only tend to use it in certain situations. If I don't have it with me, I'll invariably find myself in a situation when I want it! Aside from that I use it for interior work all the time, so wouldn't be without it!
Thanks David, but I think I got lucky. How long do you think it will be before I start trying to fit too much into the frame? A month or less? I can see how you would get a lot of use out of it for your commercial work. A lot of people have been recommending your 16-35 over the 17-40 saying it is much sharper but so far I have no complaints.
@@ChrisSalePhoto Perhaps challenge yourself with using it at the wide exclusively a few times, you will begin to find that foreground interest can be made from some elements you might not have considered in the past. I think the 17-40 is sharp enough for most, and considerably more affordable than the 16-35 f4 (definitely more affordable than the 2.8!)
Good to see you again on the mini silver screen Chris. You managed to capture some super reflections in this one. Regards the tripod, what do you think about the weight? My current vlogging setup see's me making do with a gorilla pod, and my main tripod being a Suiri CF is awesome, but is a little short and the default leg angle worries me a little. So I have been considering a Benro for a while. In fact this very model. The benefits gives me a good vlogging tripod with the Suiri and a taller more stable main for the image maker :)
Hi Geoff. The Benro is a beast. Huge bloody great thing that weighs a tonne. But I have already put it's extra height to good use. I now carry three tripods with me whereever I go; the third is useful for a second angle whilst filming but most of the time I can't be bothered with it.
@@ChrisSalePhoto I dont mind carrying a little bit more weight, stability and good default leg angle have become more important to me. Like you I'm on the taller side, and not having to stoop so much would be a good thing.
Great video mate.
Cheers Tim
Beautiful Work and Nice Video!
Im going there next chris after my visit to buttermere, it looks stunning. Id like to photograph the castlerigg stones i think they called hopefully under the stars ✨
It's a lovely place to shoot Craig but it rarely features on RUclips. Most people seem to prefer Rydal Water, just down the road but Grasmere has always been a favourite of mine. I like to shoot Castlerigg with side light, that brings out the furrows in the foreground.
Chris Sale i like the look of the island to be honest, wheres the best place to shoot at ambleside, my good lady wants go there next as theres some shops haha gotta keep her happy 😊
You can climb up the back of Loughrigg Fell from the church in Ambleside. You get wonderful views of Windermere from Loughrigg Brow. Take a look at this shot...
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I am loving this format. Keep it up!
Hi Chris, great vlog and amazing location. Hearing what you say about the focal lengths you where using does question the need for that lens but it can offer an alternative composition maybe in a different location. I think I might hold off getting that tripod though as I'm only 5'8" on a good day! I will need a step ladder to use that in it's full extension!! Thanks for sharing, Cheers.
I was out last weekend Rob and I shot 4 images, 2 of which were at 17mm. It was nice to be able to fit everything in the frame for a change. First one was posted to Twitter/Facebook yesterday, second will go up this evening if you are interested.
Hi Chris, I'll look out of them. As u know I use a crop sensor camera so when shooting at 10mm it's 16mm full frame equivalent. And, as you know, I have to shoot a lot of sky in my compositions (due to flat landscapes)!!!
Good video and good insight into your preferences in capturing images. I love the tripod but took the centre column straight out of mine because with the height this thing reaches I felt it was unnecessary
I was going to do the exact same thing Barry and then, last weekend there I was shooting with the centre column up. Even then it was rock solid. Check out next week's video and remember where you heard it first! :)
I’m intrigued mate but I watch all of your vid’s anyway and am always willing to learn
Beautiful images! Most of the times I shoot wide so I'm familiar with the amount of things that you can include in just one frame. It gives you more freedom. I also love my fisheye (wider than wide), it gives a very unique result, although I am relactant in using it for a landscape shot, even if it is just for testing purposes.
Hi Nek, I am always trying to remove stuff from the frame, not fit more in. How long before my adventures with this lens lead to me doing a video about eliminating distractions? :)
@@ChrisSalePhoto Great idea!
the running water on the opening clip made me need a wee lol . true story brilliant vlog
I seem to always need a wee these days Mark. Must be my age.
@@ChrisSalePhoto I am 45 lol its old age ha ha
How old Mark? Blimey that is old. You are way, way older than me. I am only 44!
How are you doing mate? That tripod looks fantastic! Got a new one for Xmas and I haven't used it that much yet, but a good tripod its always a good purchase. I love all these videos since your break from RUclips. It makes me feel even more engaged on what you're telling. By the way, Im planning on going for few weeks to Scotland next summer so I will let you know! Take care, Chris!
Thanks Alex. Yeah the tripod is a belter, heavy mind you, not sure I want to lug it up the fells if I am honest. Let me know when you are in Scotland. It would be good to meet up for a shoot.
@@ChrisSalePhoto Sure thing mate :) Have a great weekend!
Stunning light and you really did it justice, good effort 😁 nice music btw
Thanks very much - glad you liked the music, normally people don't. :)
Guess due to rugby you'd wish you'd gone up the hill? I love my 17-40, it's almost always on the camera! Nice shots of the reflections.
Cheers Adam. To be honest I'm not really kitted out properly for hiking at the moment. The Lowepro Protactic isn't the best bag for hiking, and my 'new' boots are probably the most uncomfortable things I have ever put on my feet. I was better off in the pub.
@@ChrisSalePhoto I'd just not go with them cause I'd hold them up! Also I'm lazy.
A young fella like you Adam? I don't believe you. Mali only has one pace, slow and steady. James is a little more lively but none of us are getting any younger.
I wish you better luck with the 17-40 than I had with mine!
Why Gary - what happened mate?
@@ChrisSalePhoto I just didn't really get on with it mate. I think that I was disappointed with the sharpness compared to my other lenses (the 24-70 and the 70-200). I probably didn't take full advantage of it either but I found that I was opting for a panorama with the 24-70 rather than putting the 17-40 on when the opportunity to use it arose. I have to say that I haven't really missed it since selling it.
Good to know mate. I have to admit that I haven't noticed any problems with the sharpness yet. Everyone is telling me that the 16-35 is much sharper but to be honest sharpness is the least of my problems! :)
Love the cottage shot
Thanks very much.
Nice one Chris. One of those days where the weather and light cooperates for a change, especially for February. What a crazy situation with your damaged lens and glad Wilkinson's was kind enough to offer you a loaner. Always fun to see you and James on camera together. Some really beautiful reflections in that calm water. My fave is the shot of the Allan Bank house. My wife and I visited it a few years back and we really wanted to walk around the lake, but time did not permit.
You really must take the time to walk around Grasmere before you head back to the US Jeff, it is beautiful. Maybe when you are up in a couple of weeks?
Chris Sale Yes, Chris. That’s the plan! 😊
I really enjoyed this one, Chris, such a serene atmosphere and so very relaxing. Love the Allen Bank image :)
Cheers mate, it was a cracking morning. Delighted you liked the Allan Bank shot, that's made my day!
Mate you live in such an incredible place!! Imagin sticking a tent up there!!! Be epic haha. Seriously one of the best purchase I’ve made photographically. That tripod is brilliant. And not that heavy. It’s so nice to be able to have confidence in your gear. Especially when your being leant the lens haha. Looking forward to catching up mate. Loved the pics 😊👍🏻
Dude, how are you? Sorry I haven't been in touch but you know what I am going to say... Yeah, Grasmere is a lovely spot, it's where we used to go when we came up here on holiday. Very impressed with the tripod, would like to add the geared head to it at some point. With all the promotion I have been doing do you think Benro will give me a discount? Hard enough getting a retweet out of them!
Chris Sale mate it’s amazing. I’ve recommended it to loads too. Benro are big on Instagram. Add it to a story. They often share them. Hope your feeling better now buddy. Look forward to seeing you next week 👍🏻😊
Really enjoyed this vlog, and you've captured some stunning images. Great work, keep shooting
Thanks very much Dean, I appreciate it. I certainly was a nice morning for photography.
Canon 16-35mm f4 is by far the sharpest Canon zoom. With little distortion and at f4 making it sharper than a f2.8. And for the money 17 -40mm has a lot of distortion especially in corners but as long as there are no straight lines in the corners it is harder to notice this. But for architecture or straight lines are in your photos get the Canon 16-35mm f4 L you won't be disappointed.
Hi Chris, could you please tell me how long it's necessary to spend at Lake District to take pictures? i'm planning to visit this area next year! i folow your RUclips channel from Brazil! Tks
Hi Cesar, the Lake District is a large area, the UK's second largest national park. If you are lucky with the weather then you should be able to get some good photos in 2 days. If the weather is unkind you might need a week or more. Hope that helps.
Thank you so much! I love your channel!
Nice images Chris, Nice Tripod quite expensive but as they nearly always say you get what you pay for.Hope you get more nice images with it.
Thanks John. Yeah, it did cost a pretty penny. I am the sort of person who uses gear for a long time, not someone who is forever upgrading to the latest version of this or that. My previous tripod lasted me for over 10 years. Let's hope this one lasts a long.
“Embrace the wide angle” 😊😊👍
Great vlog...just love the background music ❤️
Thanks Andrew - I am trying mate but it just doesn't come naturally to me. More practice required.
Part 2 of the Chris and James show. Wonderful location and images. And sorry to hear that the 24-70mm drama continues. That tripod, you can stand underneath it, at least I could. Cheers. #embracewide
Hi Miguel - yeah, my patience is really starting to run out - that 24-70 has been out of action since the end of November. I am starting to get very frustrated! The tripod is certainly a big devil but I have already put the extra height to good use - more on that in next weeks video. Nice you hear from you mate as always, how is the knee?
@@ChrisSalePhoto Much better, thanks for asking. Venturing out a bit more lately but taking it slow. The snow (remember that stuff?) makes hiking a bit precarious at times. Spring 15 days away ; )
Snow? Looks like we are in for some this weekend. Hate the stuff personally, makes everything so difficult especially when you work 130 miles north of where you live. Glad to hear you are on the mend.
Hiya Chris oh wow two seconds into the vlog and the stresses of the day just drift away the images and your choice of music just tick all the boxes.
Personally, I really enjoy using my NIKON !!! lol 10-20mm lens I remember back to the Glengoyne shoot and that vista its something else even if it did rain - luckily ill be able to repeat that shoot again soon.
Oh, and speaking of glass there's something new on the horizon a sigma 105mm dedicated macro lens oh yesssssssss.
As for the wide angle thing how about getting down low even on that mahousive !!! tripod shove a polarizer on for the all-important foreground interest (not that I'm trying to tell you how to suck eggs like granny).
The shot of the vlog for me is the wide one where the sky has obviously been lightroomed super vlog mate.
Well, that's enough waffle from me see you in the comments box next time cheers Mike.
Hi Mike - not a huge fan of foreground interest mate, I like to keep my images as simple as possible and I find it often distracts from the main subject. Each to their own I suppose. Any idea when you are going to be up next? See you next week buddy.
Hi Chirs Amazing video ! Are you using a filter system for those photos?
Beautiful location & some amazing reflection shots, I love my 16-35mm lens, I don't even own s 24-70mm 😲 went for the 24-120mm f/4.
That tripod is HUGE!
Love my 24-70, it just suits my style of photography I guess. I don't use foreground interest very often and I tend to shoot most often at 28mm, 35mm and 50mm so it's perfect for me. That being said I was out last weekend and 2 of the 4 shots that I took where are 17mm.
Hey Chris, I have been using the Canon 17-40 for quite a few years and initially used it a lot of the time. I then realised a 24-70 & 70 - 200 were probably more useful for landscapes. I mostly use the 17-40 when I have a very close foreground and the background is not as interesting. Re your issues with the repair; I had the misfortune of having my older 5Dmk2 and the 70-200 fall off my tripod 2 years ago. I sent them both to CANON Australia (I live in Sydney). they were both back with me as good as new in 3 weeks, they kept me up to date with the progress and quoted the repair cost so I could cover it with my camera insurance company, fantastic service. My daughter had a similar experience and that is the only way I would go for repairs to my CANON gear. Is your lens being repaired by someone other than CANON? PS: lovely images this week!
I think I have learned my lesson Phil. From now on my gear will only go back to Canon to be repaired. It is so frustrating being without my favourite lens. It feels a bit like I'm without my right arm.
Same thing with my lens mate! Wasn't fixed and I had to send it back again following day! Got it yesterday though and all seems fine at the moment :) Fingers crossed! Also bought myself a new tripod as well, a Triopo GT-2805 (the large model). Seems alright, like your investment it is very large, light and versatile (and sturdy!!) Great video, great morning and nice reflections!
Hi mate, yeah the lens is a pain, starting to test my patience at the moment. New tripod feels very sturdy if not a little heavy to be lugging up the fells. Looking forward to your Lofoten series. Is it starting this Sunday?
@@ChrisSalePhoto I hope so, bit behind editing it, spending a lot of time sorting the images and editing them. Just finished the day one batch though! Hope to get it done before this Sunday :)
Good stuff mate, looking forward to it. No one does the epic photo trip better than you. Your Svalbard series was some of the best RUclips from 2018 so you've got some pressure on you this year! :)
@@ChrisSalePhoto Hehe! Challenge accepted. I'll blow Svalbard out of the water! Thanks for the kind words :)
That's the spirit mate!
Love the music Chris, and your images are rather stunning.. dare I say maybe even sharper than normal ? Was it the lens ? I particularly liked the one with tufts of grass in the foreground looking towards Allan Bank. Great to see you guys together again, ( my wife and self watched that Rugby Game too, was a good game, sorry England ) The Black and White image looked really interesting but supreme was the hills when sunlit. Glad that you are enjoying the new tripod, is it much heavier than your last one though ? Fantastic Vlog once more, loved the colours on this one, and yes it was unusually warm last weekend. Not praying for cold weather you understand. Keep up the good work, and many thanks for another Great Video. Regards Alex & Angela
Thanks Alex. It was a lovely morning. It's funny you mention the shot with the grasses in the foreground, that is probably my least favourite of all of them. Not really in my 'style'. Weather for the coming weekend isn't looking great. Perhaps a bit more in keeping with the season.
@@ChrisSalePhoto Maybe I been looking at too many of James's images LOL seriously, I liked that one, the tufts were very striking. I much preferred that one to the one with the stone. Yes it's very cold here at moment.. no worries, more Rugby at the weekend :) I
I was disappointed with the shot with the stone - it doesn't feel balanced to me. The stone needed to be further over to the right hand side. That will teach me to adhere to the rule of thirds.
@@ChrisSalePhoto You are too much of a perfectionist Chris.... They are all good, if not excellent. Now go and enjoy yourself some pancakes !! Ha Ha
Mate loving the images, truly superb! My favourite lens when I was a Canon shooter was the 16-35 f4, really miss that lens even though I now own the Sony equivalent. I suppose what it boils down to is horses for courses.
Keep those Vlogs coming!!
Hi Chris. I have to make a decision between the 17-40 and the 16-35. At the moment I am leaning towards the 17-40 because it is cheaper and it I'm not going to use it all that often that just makes more sense to me. James has one and he tells me it is very, very sharp.
@@ChrisSalePhotoWait and get the 16-35mm f4 Honestly Chris, I have owned both and it's a no contest.
Nice chris and great vlog
Cheers Alan. I am pretty pleased with this one though it took ages to edit for some reason.
What bag do you use? I’ve got a benro tripod and looking for a bag that holds it’s easily enough. Thanks
Hi Lewis. It's a Lowepro Protactic 450 I think. I bought especially as it allows me to strap my 3 (yes 3) tripods to it. It isn't the most comfortable back pack if I am honest. It wouldn't be much good for long hikes.
Chris Sale nice one cheers mate I have been looking at them myself I didn’t realise that’s what it was 👍
I see now that the 17-40 F4L is a loaner. The 16-35mm F/4L is newer and sharper. I'd recommend if given a choice. Actually, I own one. Highly recommend.
Hi John - a lot of people have been recommending I get the 16-35. It's a difficult decision to make. If it isn't going to be a lens that I use very often then I think it makes more sense to go for the cheaper option and keep a few quid in my pocket for the next time I break something :(
Good vlog as usual Chris. Lovely setting Grasmere and we do get it in those conditions more than people think. Always like the shot to Allan Bank and Helm Crag. I sometimes shoot at lunchtime from Allan Bank if I have time. By the way that looks like some tripod, how heavy is it?
Hi Rod. What is it you do that gives you time to shoot at Allan Bank? Sorry if I've asked that before, memory like a sieve!
@@ChrisSalePhoto I am one of those lucky people who have got of the corporate ladder. I am a Govenor at the school and do a couple of days there. So have a chance to shoot around Rydal/Grasmere before and after and also sometimes lunchtime if the conditions are worth it. I use to travel a lot like you with my office in Bolton,Nottingham and Bedford, so a lot of life in a hotel. I did enjoy it but can't say I miss it.
Living the dream Rod. One day I will leave the corporate world and do something a bit more fulfilling. For the time being I am on the train to Newcastle for a day of meetings. :(
Your editing is awesome. Please make a video showing your work flow.
Not sure i see the benefit really if it's just the additional wideness from 17-24 over your workhorse lens. Is it that good at those fractionally wider areas to warrant the cost? Seems like if you're only going to use it once a year (or so) then you could just take 2 shots and stitch and save yourself the financial outlay?
Aside from that, lovely video Chris, very well made. Beautiful shot at 8:10
You make a good point Jeff and one that I have considered myself. I think the main reason I don't stitch is because of my preference for long exposures; the light can change so fast that trying to match three separate shots taken over a 6-10 minute period is extremely difficult. I have been out shooting again since filming this and I did take 2 other shots at 17mm which I wouldn't have been able to get with the 24-70, which really surprised me. 7mm doesn't sound like a lot to me but it does seem to make a big difference.
Chris Sale the long exposure thing is fair, didn’t think of that
Can’t believe your lens disruption. Why send it back to you if they hadn’t touched it! Ultra wide angles ay......what has that mr burns done to you lol 😂 beautiful shots mate. I thought winston was a big boy, that looks like a beast!
I know mate, don't mind admitting that I am starting to get a bit p***** off with it all. Still undecided about the 17-40, in truth I just want the 24-70 back :(. The Benro is a beast but it isn't pink and therefore it isn't cool.
Chris Sale haha this is true mate...still think you could pull pink of lol. I can imagine I would be really annoyed! I’m still not sure which way to go with lenses. I think a 16-35 and a 70-200 as I already have the 50mm.
Very lovely video. Out of interest (sorry if its been asked) - 6D mk i ?
You couldn't have timed this video much better, Chris! I was literally stood in the same place you were a few days ago when one of the leg sections on my baby (cheap) Benro failed... I ended up having to shoot at waist height which wasn't ideal. I've been looking at the Mach 3 series tripods today, particularly the 38 and 48... how are you finding yours in terms of weight?
Hi Paul. I am loving my new tripod. I have so much more confidence in it. I spend a fair amount of time out of reach of my tripod as I fiddle about filming and it's good to know that I can leave it and it will be safe. Obviously it is pretty heavy, even for a carbon fibre, but I guess that is the trade off.
@@ChrisSalePhoto Cheers Chris, it always helps to get positive reviews; especially when they cost so much! Will go and have a look at one. Thanks again 👍
Haha: "I Can´t handle wind". Thought I´m the only one. BTW: Very interesting video.
Thank you very much Norbert. Wind has been a big problem for me this year, but perhaps not in the same way as it has been effecting James! :)
Plz ans ever one canon 17.40 mm full frame sensor yes .no
Hi there. In the end I bought the 16-35mm. It was more expensive but sharper and the 17-40mm had a terrible vignette. Hope that helps.
it's like shooting fish in the bucket!
What a great video Chris. Love the music also. And your photos are without a doubt absolutely amazing.
Will you be taking that tripod up more mountains with your other partners in crime, Julian and Gareth? It must be really heavy?
I also had a problem with wind, the doctor gave me a kite. Boom Boom. Sorry. Someone had to eh?
All the best,
Tony
Love that gag Tony, brilliant! Seeing Jules and Gareth at the Photography Show in a couple of weeks. No doubt we'll arrange something for later in the year. Will you be at the Photography Show this year?
Dam right mate, embrace the wide angle!! lol You know it makes sense. What great light at an amazing location. Isn't it great when you luck out like that - and great to see you made the most of it with those shots as well. (I'd like to say that I'm sorry about the English rugby result, but I can't lol!)
Cheers Jules - still not entirely sold on the whole wide angle thing but willing to give it a go while the 24-70 is (still) out of action. Can you believe it was the beginning of December when I sent it off? This is starting to get ridiculous. It's a great location and one that you don't see very often on RUclips for some reason, most people preferring to stop just up the road at Rydal Water.
I was so tempted to mention the rugby but bit my tongue (whilst I sniggered, lol) See you on the 17th if my brain kicks in :)
I was not a happy bunny that afternoon. Don't mind loosing but we didn't even show up in the second half, very disappointing. England are plating Scotland on the Saturday of the Photography Show but I have lost interest in the rugby all of a sudden!
Is it Canon or a 3rd party doing the repair? Either way, yeah, taking far too long mate!
You only sing when you're winning?!
hi you, your video very beutiful, ilike its, thank you.