Thank you so much for making this video. You are the only one who has made a recent and up to date video tutorial on this camera. I really appreciate it! :) You saved me a whole lot of time.
Hello this was helpful thank you. I have a question for you. How can I stop my videos from zooming in once I’ve edited them? I’m strongly considering getting the G7x.
I can’t wait to get started with my new camera now that I’ve watched your video. As a novice, what I appreciate is your clarity and unpretentious approach. I am so grateful to not have to plough through an instruction manual.
Thanks for the kind comment, Vajragupta. I'm glad you found the video valuable. If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know and I'll do my best to help.
I just got this camera (a gift from my mom ❤) and so excited to use it but after watching your tutorial I'm super excited to start taking pictures and videos ! Awesome tutorial...clear, concise, and fun to watch ! Thanks so much! 🤗🤗🤗
Dara K. Fulton - Thanks for watching and for sharing your kind feedback. Wishing you lots of fun and fulfillment using your new camera. What will you mostly be shooting with it?
Thanks for the video, it made it a quick task to set up my new camera and gain an understanding of the settings, as well as how to set the camera for manual mode.
I am waiting for my SX740 HS to be delivered. Since there are very little difference with the 730, your video is extremely useful. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share it.
Thank you so much for sharing this useful tips and tricks! I got this camera for my birthday and I'm sure I will make lots and lots of beautiful photos and videos😃😃😃
@@Sean_Twomey thank you! I will be using my camera for taking photos of nature😃❣and hopefully some day for portraits 😉. Regards from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 😀
Thank you so much for this video. I am trying to figure out the best setting for star and night sky pictures and you gave me a lead with that. It is great having a guide to show us functions many of us do not know how to use.
Hi Sean, really worthfully Tutorial! One short thing you miss are the different modes you can choose in SCN mode (Special scenes) when tapping on Function Set Bottom: Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, Handheld NightScene, Low Light, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, ... Thanks a lot for your explanation! :-)
Hi Jörg, thanks for the comment and for pointing out what I forgot to include. I remember those effects, but I personally never use them. Would however have been good to still include them in the tutorial. Cheers, Sean
I have the same machine, but I don’t use all its functions, now thanks for your guidance, I understand a lot more about its features. Thanks for your sharing, it’s very useful for everyone, I think so.
Most interesting. I just bought the SX 620 HS today and I am a bit annoyed it has an automatic mode only (which I was aware of before buying it). Maybe a bit frustrated, I took a look at your video and I was much surprised to see how clearly you went into the details of this 730 HS. I may return my camera within 15 days and choose a 730 HS they told me. Although more expensive I will think about it. And now you have 1 000 thumbs up! Congratulations!
Hi Guy, thank you for watching and commenting. Whatever you decide, I hope you end up with the camera that you enjoy. Thanks for the 1000th like. Appreciate your engagement and am glad you found my video helpful. PS: If you do decide to purchase the 730 via Amazon, I'd appreciate if you use my link: amzn.to/2CSF9qk - Thanks
Hey Haydn, thanks for your kind words. Sounds like you got it at a great price. Appreciate you being a subscriber. What future content would you like to see on my channel? Are you enjoying the camera?
@@Sean_Twomey Hardly used it and I would like to see some street photography taken with the camera I must try doing street photography with my one ( it came with 10 sd cards and a case too )
Mohammad Mandora - Sounds like you looking for a higher end camera. Either a mirror less or SLR, which are not as compact and come at a higher price point. I hope you find what you’re looking for. 👍
Wow!! I found the manual to be of little to no help....I think a programmer wrote it. I wanted to change settings for taking pictures of the aurora borealis and was about to go back to my old camera....then I found this video. Hurrah! Success....Thank you, so much!
Thanks very much for this awesome video. I bought this camera last year and have never had time to learn and use it properly. Fantastic, I’m subscribed already, liked the video too!
Hi, I'm glad you found it helpful. It's empowering knowing what you can all do with a camera like this. Let me know if you have any other questions and have an awesome week further. - Sean
Thank you so much for this video-I loved your easy to understand & simplified information. I can’t wait to enjoy the easy to use functions on this camera that I purchased just yesterday. 😊👍
Thanks so much for this video! I just go the newer version of this, the SX740 HS, and the instructions leave a lot to be desired about all the different modes.
kuabarra - Thanks for the comment and I’m glad you found it useful. I just read yo the specs for the 740 and see they’ve added 4K, which is a great addition. Enjoy your new camera 😊
Thanks for your comment and thanks for helping me reach 1k subs. Much appreciated. Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a great week. - Sean
Thanks for the clear explanation. But what is the best setting on this camera to capture the Northern Lights? The P position? And which settings within P mode?
I recommend using a tripod, a self timer and then set it to long exposure (open the shutter for longer to let in more light). Having said that, this camera probably won’t get you the best results shooting in low light conditions, but you can still give it a try.
Thank you so much for the overview. I just purchased this camera. It was really helpful. Just a note: SCN (Scene mode) has other options besides the Toy option. I use the low light option quite a bit. There's Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter to detect faces, Hand held night scene, Low Light, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Fish-eye effect, Miniature effect, Toy Camera, Super vivid, Poster effect and Fireworks.
@@thereelri Put the camera on SCN, then press the left hand side of the small wheel, portrait will come up move to right and scroll down, you will find all those different settings.
No, this model does not have an external mic input. If that's what you're after, I'd recommend this one: ruclips.net/video/pyJpvuRA85E/видео.htmlsi=24XI8PUboOzlCkES
Thanks 🙏 Excellent video ! I’ve had my camera for about 4 years and I was using my iPhone for photos. I’ve decided to try making videos for RUclips and I don’t want to buy another camera.
Hey Nom, thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found it useful. Enjoy the camera. Let me know how it goes and if you have any other questions. Just had a quick look at your channel. Keep creating and posting. Have a great weekend.
Hi, thanks for the questions. For vlogging, I just shoot using auto on the video recording mode. It's simple and works for me.Then I use the flip screen to monitor my shot as I film (framing, lighting balance, etc.). Hope this helps.
Brilliant video thank you. I've recently really got into photography and my partner bought me this camera. But I had no idea how to work it 🤷😂. Thank you. I can now go out and have lots of fun now !
Thanks for this video. I haven't found the user manual very helpful at all - too much toggling back and forth from one link to another, and too much technical language - but your walk-through cleared up some of my questions.
Hey Jay, I’m stoked to hear that. Thanks for your comment and happy shooting in 4K. I’m considering upgrading to the SX740. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Sean
Good tutorial Sean Thank you. There is a dark shadow that appears in the same spot on both still pictures and videos replays. How do I get rid of it?... Bob
Thanks for your reply. Apologies for my very delayed response. Did you ever get this sorted? It’s tough for me to provide feedback without seeing an example of what you are referring to.
Set dimensions to 16:9, which is the default video mode. I've never been too concerned about frame rate. Check out this video if you want to learn more: ruclips.net/video/_BYj8lhUh3s/видео.html
@@Sean_Twomey My old lumix gave up the ghost after many years of reliable use. My main use is when i am out hiking taking landscape/scenery shots which is the reason i went for a longer optical zoom. I haven't put it through its paces yet but hopefully will give it a test run this coming weekend...
Hey, I just switch the dial to video mode and shoot. You could probably set it to manual, change the settings and then record video using your custom settings, but to do that you would need to experiment. Generally I've been happy with just shooting my travel vlogs in the video setting. I hope that helps. Cheers, Sean
Hi Barbara, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately I don't know of a similar tutorial. However a lot of the interface will be very similar. I hope you find what you're looking for. Cheers, Sean
Hi, you want to film in 16:9 aspect ratio. When using the video recording mode on the camera, then it automatically records in that aspect ratio. I hope that help. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
Thanks, are you editing on a computer or phone? Please answer, and if on the computer can you do a guide to the editors on the computer? So, thank you so much !!!
Thanks for your comment. I edit my videos on a MacBook Pro as doing 99% of all digitally creative tasks (like editing) can be completed more efficiently and more enjoyable using a laptop or desktop computer vs using a phone.
When you set the camera on flash mode, does the flash automatically pop up when you taking pictures? or you have to manually use the switch button first to pop up the flash before taking pictures with flash?
I enjoyed learning about the 730 with Sean. Thanks a lot. The explanations were easy to understand and included all the important subjects, not to compare to the poor tutorial from Canon.
I used to use Screenflow for Mac and now I've switched to Final Cut Pro X and am loving it. Back in the day I used Microsoft Movie Maker and I've also used iMovie. Start with whatever you have and then upgrade depending on what you need.
Hi Fei Go, no - I would not recommend this camera for low light vlogging. You'd want to look at some other options. Personally I would use my iPhone 8 or iPhone 12. Otherwise you should consider getting a more high end camera that performs better in low light. Unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations, as I don't shoot with high end cameras. Cheers, Sean
We love this camera. Your video is great. We use this camera for lots of flower close ups and having problems keeping it in macro and getting a good focus. Exactly how does the macro work? Can you manually adjust the focus? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dennis Hodgkins - Hey Dennis, yes you can manually set the camera into Macro when you’re in manual mode, but I don’t actually believe you can focus manually. When the camera is on auto, then it automatically switches to macro mode when an object is close enough to the lens. I hope this helps. Happy shooting. Cheers, Sean
Hi, sorry for my delayed reply. When shooting at night, always use a tripod and use the timer to minimize/avoid shake caused by your hands. Cheers, Sean
For the price and form factor, I feel it's excellent! Especially for wildlife photography, I've gotten some great shots. Check out this section of video - ruclips.net/video/rRi3wG3wl7k/видео.html - It will give you an idea of how I've used it for wildlife videography. I hope this helps. Cheers, Sean
HI Sean, Thank you so much for making this video. I have the SX720 HS digital wifi version. It is quite similar so your video is still helpful to me. However, I have a question: whenever I connect the camera to the my smart TV I am able to see the pictures (folders, etc) but I am unable to view the videos. Why is this?
Hey Janet, thanks for your question. I should definitely create a video like that. I still use a 2015 Macbook Pro, which has the SD Card slot. So I generally take the SD cards out of my cameras, insert them into my mac and then copy the files across. I'm planning to create a course on video production and this would definitely be one of the lessons in that course. Would you be interested in a course like that? I hope that helps. Cheers, Sean
@@Sean_Twomey Hi Sean, yes I would be interested. As a matter of fact, I just received my Canon SX740 HS and I came back to watch your video to learn how to set up my settings etc. since the sx730 and the sx740 are almost the same. Will be looking forward to your video productions course videos. I do vlogs and all help is needed.
Hi ItzNonStop, yes you sure can. While in auto mode, you can simply hit the video record button and the camera will start shooting video. For best results, I do however prefer to switch to video mode myself. Cheers, Sean
Hey Summer Vlogs, thanks for your kind comment. I answered your question in one of your other comments. Here it is again: ===== Hey, I've been using a SanDisk 32GB (40 MB/s) SD card in my Canon Powershot SX730HS, which has worked fine for me. Here is the closest that I could find on Amazon: amzn.to/31l7ftb If you're going to shoot loads and loads of footage, then get a larger SD card (64 GB or 128GB). The writing speed X MB/s is important so that the camera can write the data to the disc without a problem. As I said for me, the 40 MB/s card has worked perfectly, but I don't see an issue if you get a card that supports a faster speed. On the official user manual for this camera (www.canon.co.za/cameras/powershot-sx730-hs/specifications/), they state: Memory Card Type: Type SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible) Here is an interesting article to read: petapixel.com/2014/06/24/back-basics-difference-sd-sdhc-sdxc-best/ Here is an excerpt from that article: ======== "First off you might be asking yourself, ‘What is SD?’ SD stands for Secure Digital. SDHC? Secure Digital High Capacity. And SDXC? Secure Digital eXtended Capacity. Other formats include miniSD and microSD but your DSLR will not accept these. There is no quality/security difference between these three formats. Cards labeled SDHC usually have a capacity of 4GB - 32GB. SDXC formats can be very large and expensive. For the purpose of this guide, I am going to recommend that everyone stick with SDHC format. These cards have more than enough storage, even for the most trigger-happy shutterbug. You will see a Class 2,4,6 or 10 on SD Cards. This is the speed rating which measures maximum transfer speed for reading and writing images to and from a memory card, expressed as megabytes per second. However, video doesn’t need as big a data pipe because the video format is a smaller “fixed stream” that uses only a portion of the data pipe." ======== I hope this helps. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Sean
Hi there nice guide, I know this video was posted a while ago but wonder if you could advise, when filming video there is a black blur at the edge of the screen when moving the camera. Probably going to send it back unless there is something that can be done in settings to fix this? Thanks
Hi, I'm sorry to hear that. Yes, that does not sound right. I'd contact Canon support or get a replacement unit. I hope you get it sorted. Cheers, Sean
What would you suggest for indoor pictures? I keep trying different settings but am finding some come out blurry and some clear. I can't figure out why.
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thank you very much for this video!!!! now I can start using my camera in the correct way!!!! Cheers!!!!
Hi Sierra, I just set it to video and started shooting. When starting out, it's best to just shoot, edit, publish and learn ... there will always be time later to get the best video quality. I like keeping things simple at first and then refining them later. I hope that helps. Have a great day.
What settings would you use for sunsets. Every time I point it at the sun three pink circles appear in every shot. I use my iPhone and it comes out perfect
Hey, yeah iPhones have some seriously awesome computation photography abilities. Your iPhone shoots in HDR and will always produce a better sunset photo compared to this camera. Maybe stick with the iPhone for sunsets.
Hi sean just wondering what sd card would yo recommend for vlogging on this camera. I want to know the mgb per second, size, and capasity. thank you and loved your video
Hey, I've been using a SanDisk 32GB (40 MB/s) SD card in my Canon Powershot SX730HS, which has worked fine for me. Here is the closest that I could find on Amazon: amzn.to/31l7ftb If you're going to shoot loads and loads of footage, then get a larger SD card (64 GB or 128GB). The writing speed X MB/s is important so that the camera can write the data to the disc without a problem. As I said for me, the 40 MB/s card has worked perfectly, but I don't see an issue if you get a card that supports a faster speed. On the official user manual for this camera (www.canon.co.za/cameras/powershot-sx730-hs/specifications/), they state: Memory Card Type: Type SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible) Here is an interesting article to read: petapixel.com/2014/06/24/back-basics-difference-sd-sdhc-sdxc-best/ Here is an excerpt from that article: ======== "First off you might be asking yourself, ‘What is SD?’ SD stands for Secure Digital. SDHC? Secure Digital High Capacity. And SDXC? Secure Digital eXtended Capacity. Other formats include miniSD and microSD but your DSLR will not accept these. There is no quality/security difference between these three formats. Cards labeled SDHC usually have a capacity of 4GB - 32GB. SDXC formats can be very large and expensive. For the purpose of this guide, I am going to recommend that everyone stick with SDHC format. These cards have more than enough storage, even for the most trigger-happy shutterbug. You will see a Class 2,4,6 or 10 on SD Cards. This is the speed rating which measures maximum transfer speed for reading and writing images to and from a memory card, expressed as megabytes per second. However, video doesn’t need as big a data pipe because the video format is a smaller “fixed stream” that uses only a portion of the data pipe." ======== I hope this helps. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Sean
I generally just use the dedicated video mode, which uses auto settings. You can then make further adjustments in your editing and post production. You could also consider getting the Sony ZV-1, which shoots in 4K. I've shot all my most recent talking head videos with the ZV-1. You can see my unboxing video here: ruclips.net/video/pyJpvuRA85E/видео.html Alternatively, I shoot a lot of my videos on my iPhone 12 Mini in 4K, which works really well, given how compact and affordable these cameras are. Using larger and more expensive cameras will of course give a better result. I hope this helps.
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Thank you so much for making this video. You are the only one who has made a recent and up to date video tutorial on this camera. I really appreciate it! :) You saved me a whole lot of time.
shellpaulette - I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks for your comment & thanks for subscribing.
@@Sean_Twomey hi my camera is automatically turned off when i leave it a few seconds :( how can i fix that? hope you reply excuse my grammar
I was going to say check your power saving settings, but if the camera powers down after just a few seconds then that doesn’t sound right.
Hello this was helpful thank you. I have a question for you. How can I stop my videos from zooming in once I’ve edited them? I’m strongly considering getting the G7x.
Can you give a video out for 2021 new update how to record great quality 1080p video on the canon 730hs.i need help
I can’t wait to get started with my new camera now that I’ve watched your video. As a novice, what I appreciate is your clarity and unpretentious approach. I am so grateful to not have to plough through an instruction manual.
Hey, thanks for your comment. Appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your new camera and let me know if you how things go. :)
Seriously: Perfect presentation, thanks a lot for your help !!
Glad it was helpful!
I am a newbie to photography. My dad got me this as a gift. I had no idea whatsoever about all that. THANK YOU!!!! LEARNED A LOT!!!
Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you found my video helpful.
@@Sean_Twomey Yes I did
Literally the only question I had was answered in the last ten seconds, but was still worth the watch 👍🏾
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad my video answered your question.
Wow - what a great help this is Sean. So much information packed into less than half an hour. Very generous of you. Big Thanks.
Thanks for the kind comment, Vajragupta. I'm glad you found the video valuable. If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know and I'll do my best to help.
This is the best video I’ve seen, you actually review everything about the camera. Thank you so much.
Hey Kellen, thanks for watching and for commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
I just got this camera (a gift from my mom ❤) and so excited to use it but after watching your tutorial I'm super excited to start taking pictures and videos ! Awesome tutorial...clear, concise, and fun to watch ! Thanks so much! 🤗🤗🤗
Dara K. Fulton - Thanks for watching and for sharing your kind feedback. Wishing you lots of fun and fulfillment using your new camera. What will you mostly be shooting with it?
My camera will be here today. Ordered on Thursday and will be here today. I'm so excited
Hey Delores, have you been enjoying your camera? Wishing you a great weekend. - Sean
Thanks for the video, it made it a quick task to set up my new camera and gain an understanding of the settings, as well as how to set the camera for manual mode.
Glad it helped! Thanks for commenting.
I am waiting for my SX740 HS to be delivered. Since there are very little difference with the 730, your video is extremely useful. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share it.
Hey John, thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate your kind words. Happy shooting! Cheers, Sean
Thank you so much for sharing this useful tips and tricks! I got this camera for my birthday and I'm sure I will make lots and lots of beautiful photos and videos😃😃😃
Awesome, enjoy the camera and let me know if you have any questions. What will you be using the camera for?
@@Sean_Twomey thank you! I will be using my camera for taking photos of nature😃❣and hopefully some day for portraits 😉.
Regards from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 😀
Thank you for the awesome tutorial! I have been using this camera but not knowing everything I needed to know about it! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
my 730 just arrived yday. i bought it because of your review video. thanks for this follow up tutorial video. it helps a lot :)
forestcitygirl - Im glad you found the review helpful. Are you enjoying your camera?
Thank you so much for this video. I am trying to figure out the best setting for star and night sky pictures and you gave me a lead with that. It is great having a guide to show us functions many of us do not know how to use.
Hey James, thanks for your kind comment. I'm glad you found my video. Happy shooting the night sky. I love taking long exposure photos at night.
Thank you for your response on my comment. I’ll keep watching your next video.
Sean, thank you so much for this in depth and super informative video on this Canon model. Incredibly helpful!!
Thanks for letting me know Natalie, I'm glad you found it helpful.
Thanks dude, I just bought the camera thanks to you. I appreciate this.
You’re welcome. Enjoy the camera. 😃
@@Sean_Twomey Thanks bro ❤️
Hi Sean, really worthfully Tutorial!
One short thing you miss are the different modes you can choose in SCN mode (Special scenes) when tapping on Function Set Bottom:
Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, Handheld NightScene, Low Light, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, ...
Thanks a lot for your explanation! :-)
Hi Jörg, thanks for the comment and for pointing out what I forgot to include. I remember those effects, but I personally never use them. Would however have been good to still include them in the tutorial. Cheers, Sean
I have the same machine, but I don’t use all its functions, now thanks for your guidance, I understand a lot more about its features.
Thanks for your sharing, it’s very useful for everyone, I think so.
Glad it was helpful!
Im going to buy this camera, and Im sure I will be happy with it. Nice video. Thanks.
I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks for a great tutorial.Just bought this camera and found this a great help.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sean
Most interesting. I just bought the SX 620 HS today and I am a bit annoyed it has an automatic mode only (which I was aware of before buying it). Maybe a bit frustrated, I took a look at your video and I was much surprised to see how clearly you went into the details of this 730 HS.
I may return my camera within 15 days and choose a 730 HS they told me. Although more expensive I will think about it.
And now you have 1 000 thumbs up! Congratulations!
Hi Guy, thank you for watching and commenting. Whatever you decide, I hope you end up with the camera that you enjoy. Thanks for the 1000th like. Appreciate your engagement and am glad you found my video helpful.
PS: If you do decide to purchase the 730 via Amazon, I'd appreciate if you use my link: amzn.to/2CSF9qk - Thanks
I just received my camera and it appears very good. I will keep the team posted.
Jim Bullard - I’m glad to hear that and thanks for the comment. Do share any thoughts, lessons or questions. Enjoy!
This has been a real help. Stripped out a lot of the unnecessary jargon. Dankie.
Thanks Neil, glad you enjoyed it. 👍
Great video very helpful
I recently picked one of these cameras for £7 in a charity shop
Yes I’m subscribed to your great channel
Hey Haydn, thanks for your kind words. Sounds like you got it at a great price. Appreciate you being a subscriber. What future content would you like to see on my channel? Are you enjoying the camera?
@@Sean_Twomey
Hardly used it and I would like to see some street photography taken with the camera
I must try doing street photography with my one
@@Sean_Twomey
Hardly used it and I would like to see some street photography taken with the camera
I must try doing street photography with my one
( it came with 10 sd cards and a case too )
I wasn't sure if I'm gonna buy the SX730 HS before seeing your review. Great job man!!
Hi Mohammad, thanks for the comment and I'm glad you found it helpful.
I just had it for two days, unfortunately i'm gonna return it!! The image quality isn't that clear. Any suggestions for alternatives?
Mohammad Mandora - Sounds like you looking for a higher end camera. Either a mirror less or SLR, which are not as compact and come at a higher price point. I hope you find what you’re looking for. 👍
Awesome Review! I just recently got this camera for Christmas cant wait to play around with it!
Hey Larry, thanks for the comment. Enjoy your camera! Cheers, Sean
Anytime Sean thanks I will! ( :
Wow!! I found the manual to be of little to no help....I think a programmer wrote it. I wanted to change settings for taking pictures of the aurora borealis and was about to go back to my old camera....then I found this video. Hurrah! Success....Thank you, so much!
Pat Van Dorn - Glad you found my video and enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting. Happy shooting!
That was a big help, thank you very much
Glad it helped - let me know if you have any other questions.
This was PERFECT. Thank you again!
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
Awesome video. I was struggling with my camera but you have restored some faith in it.
Hi Gunner, thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found my video valuable. Cheers, Sean
Thanks very much for this awesome video. I bought this camera last year and have never had time to learn and use it properly. Fantastic, I’m subscribed already, liked the video too!
Hi, I'm glad you found it helpful. It's empowering knowing what you can all do with a camera like this. Let me know if you have any other questions and have an awesome week further. - Sean
Thanks for the concise overview on what this nifty little camera offers, used the 16x previously, looking forward to testing the 40x now.
Joan Stewart - Thanks for your comment and thanks for subscribing.
Finaly a good Tutorial.
I have the 740 but learned alot in this video.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found it helpful.
this has been the most helpful video i have seen yet!! thank you :)
Hi Rachel, thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Sean
Thank you so much for this video-I loved your easy to understand & simplified information. I can’t wait to enjoy the easy to use functions on this camera that I purchased just yesterday. 😊👍
Hi Evelyn, thanks for your kind comment. Glad you enjoyed my video. Have fun with your camera.
Thanks so much for this video! I just go the newer version of this, the SX740 HS, and the instructions leave a lot to be desired about all the different modes.
kuabarra - Thanks for the comment and I’m glad you found it useful. I just read yo the specs for the 740 and see they’ve added 4K, which is a great addition. Enjoy your new camera 😊
lol i was so lucky 999th subscriber
also really appreciate it very helpful
Thanks for your comment and thanks for helping me reach 1k subs. Much appreciated. Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a great week. - Sean
Thanks for the clear explanation. But what is the best setting on this camera to capture the Northern Lights? The P position? And which settings within P mode?
I recommend using a tripod, a self timer and then set it to long exposure (open the shutter for longer to let in more light). Having said that, this camera probably won’t get you the best results shooting in low light conditions, but you can still give it a try.
Very good! Clearly stated the camera functions. Easy to follow! Job well done! Thank you
Hi Janet, I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching and commenting. Wishing you an enjoyable day!
Thank you so much for the overview. I just purchased this camera. It was really helpful. Just a note: SCN (Scene mode) has other options besides the Toy option. I use the low light option quite a bit. There's Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter to detect faces, Hand held night scene, Low Light, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Fish-eye effect, Miniature effect, Toy Camera, Super vivid, Poster effect and Fireworks.
Thanks for your kind words and thanks for sharing some more insights into those additional settings / options. I hope you enjoy your camera. 😃👍
How do you get to the fish eye effect?
@@thereelri Put the camera on SCN, then press the left hand side of the small wheel, portrait will come up move to right and scroll down, you will find all those different settings.
Great video, I came up with a question. Can you add microphone to this camera?
No, this model does not have an external mic input. If that's what you're after, I'd recommend this one: ruclips.net/video/pyJpvuRA85E/видео.htmlsi=24XI8PUboOzlCkES
Thanks, Sean! Got it done! (And thanks for the great tutorial, as well...very informative...I have watched it twice, so far!)
I'm glad to hear that and thanks for letting me know.
Thank you very much.
I find this video really helpful.
Keep it up 👍🏻
Salima Sani - Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you found it helpful.
Thanks 🙏 Excellent video ! I’ve had my camera for about 4 years and I was using my iPhone for photos. I’ve decided to try making videos for RUclips and I don’t want to buy another camera.
Hey Alice, thanks for the comment. How is the RUclips channel going?
Thank you just ordered this from amazon 😊can’t wait to use it
Hey Nom, thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found it useful. Enjoy the camera. Let me know how it goes and if you have any other questions. Just had a quick look at your channel. Keep creating and posting. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much for doing this video. I just got my Canon last night and you have helped me a lot. I'm excited to use it.
Damaris Melo - Thanks for the kind feedback. Have fun and let me know if you have any other questions.
What settings would you reccomend for vlogging?
Hi, thanks for the questions. For vlogging, I just shoot using auto on the video recording mode. It's simple and works for me.Then I use the flip screen to monitor my shot as I film (framing, lighting balance, etc.). Hope this helps.
@@Sean_Twomey Thank you so much~ ill do that then
Brilliant video thank you. I've recently really got into photography and my partner bought me this camera. But I had no idea how to work it 🤷😂. Thank you. I can now go out and have lots of fun now !
Hey Ruth, thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you found it valuable. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks for this video. I haven't found the user manual very helpful at all - too much toggling back and forth from one link to another, and too much technical language - but your walk-through cleared up some of my questions.
Hi Brenda, I'm glad you found my video useful. Thanks for your kind words. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
Thanks so much my mum ordered the sx740 for me it’s really good 👊🏽🔥
Hey Jay, I’m stoked to hear that. Thanks for your comment and happy shooting in 4K. I’m considering upgrading to the SX740. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Sean
Good tutorial Sean Thank you. There is a dark shadow that appears in the same spot on both still pictures and videos replays. How do I get rid of it?... Bob
Thanks for your reply. Apologies for my very delayed response. Did you ever get this sorted? It’s tough for me to provide feedback without seeing an example of what you are referring to.
Hi! If I am filming a video for youtube with this camera do you know what I should set the frame and dimensions to???
Set dimensions to 16:9, which is the default video mode. I've never been too concerned about frame rate. Check out this video if you want to learn more: ruclips.net/video/_BYj8lhUh3s/видео.html
I am very grateful for this super explanation. It was just what I had hoped for, Sean.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sean
Thank you for breaking down the camera, helped a lot!
Alfred Nilsson - Glad you found it useful. Thanks for commenting.
Just purchased this camera so thanks for the video, very helpful indeed...
Congrats on your purchase and I'm glad you found my video useful. Any specific plans for what you'll be using your new camera for?
@@Sean_Twomey My old lumix gave up the ghost after many years of reliable use. My main use is when i am out hiking taking landscape/scenery shots which is the reason i went for a longer optical zoom. I haven't put it through its paces yet but hopefully will give it a test run this coming weekend...
@@1969tonksy - Enjoy your new camera and let me know how it goes :)
What are the best settings for recording travel vlogs ? Or even sit down vlogs?
Hey, I just switch the dial to video mode and shoot. You could probably set it to manual, change the settings and then record video using your custom settings, but to do that you would need to experiment. Generally I've been happy with just shooting my travel vlogs in the video setting. I hope that helps. Cheers, Sean
Sean P Twomey Thanks Sean!
Nice tutorial. I have a Canon sx720 HS 40 Zoom. Do you know a good tutorial for that? Can't seem to find one. Thanks.
Hi Barbara, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately I don't know of a similar tutorial. However a lot of the interface will be very similar. I hope you find what you're looking for. Cheers, Sean
Great video, do you know if an external wind microphone would work on this camera?
This camera does not have a mic input, so you would need to record audio separately/on a separate device and sync in post production.
Hello, this was a great, detailed video. Thank you. One question, when filming a RUclips video & vlogging, what aspect ratio should the camera be in?
Hi, you want to film in 16:9 aspect ratio. When using the video recording mode on the camera, then it automatically records in that aspect ratio. I hope that help. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
thanks for the tutorial .very interesting. just bought this camera
Awesome, glad you found it useful. Enjoy the camera. Let me know if you have any other questions and have an awesome week further. - Sean
Thanks, are you editing on a computer or phone? Please answer, and if on the computer can you do a guide to the editors on the computer? So, thank you so much !!!
Thanks for your comment. I edit my videos on a MacBook Pro as doing 99% of all digitally creative tasks (like editing) can be completed more efficiently and more enjoyable using a laptop or desktop computer vs using a phone.
OK thank you very much!!!
When you set the camera on flash mode, does the flash automatically pop up when you taking pictures? or you have to manually use the switch button first to pop up the flash before taking pictures with flash?
Hi I just watched your video and it’s such a helpful video. Thank you so much
Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed my tutorial. Cheers, Sean
Good teaching about system of camera model
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you found it helpful.
I enjoyed learning about the 730 with Sean. Thanks a lot. The explanations were easy to understand and included all the important subjects, not to compare to the poor tutorial from Canon.
Hi Beatrix, thanks for your kind feedback. Cheers, Sean
Hi. So I got the cam but the video is sorta grainy. Could you help me fix it please 😭
Hi Kradful-Pride(Krad), would you be able to share a link to some sample footage?
Yes it’s this one ruclips.net/video/MUa3SDU9UWI/видео.html
Thanks, which editing app are you editing? Please answer
I used to use Screenflow for Mac and now I've switched to Final Cut Pro X and am loving it. Back in the day I used Microsoft Movie Maker and I've also used iMovie. Start with whatever you have and then upgrade depending on what you need.
@@Sean_Twomey Okay, thank you
thank u so much. U made things easier to understand
Hey Giao, thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you found my video helpful.
How about vlogging in low light? Is this good enough?
Hi Fei Go, no - I would not recommend this camera for low light vlogging. You'd want to look at some other options. Personally I would use my iPhone 8 or iPhone 12. Otherwise you should consider getting a more high end camera that performs better in low light. Unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations, as I don't shoot with high end cameras. Cheers, Sean
Another very informative video Sean. Thank you for sharing, I am learning so much from you.
E Miff -Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you found it useful.
We love this camera. Your video is great. We use this camera for lots of flower close ups and having problems keeping it in macro and getting a good focus. Exactly how does the macro work? Can you manually adjust the focus? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dennis Hodgkins - Hey Dennis, yes you can manually set the camera into Macro when you’re in manual mode, but I don’t actually believe you can focus manually. When the camera is on auto, then it automatically switches to macro mode when an object is close enough to the lens. I hope this helps. Happy shooting. Cheers, Sean
Thanks Sea, i really enjoyed that ad learned a lot about my new hand camera :)
Hi Ginny, thanks for the comment. Glad you found it useful. All the best for 2021. - Sean
Any suggestions on the best settings for photos-recording fireworks Great Tutorial Thank you
Hi, sorry for my delayed reply. When shooting at night, always use a tripod and use the timer to minimize/avoid shake caused by your hands. Cheers, Sean
hey man cool review i wonder how good is this camera for wildlife photography i mean photo quality at max zoom
For the price and form factor, I feel it's excellent! Especially for wildlife photography, I've gotten some great shots. Check out this section of video - ruclips.net/video/rRi3wG3wl7k/видео.html - It will give you an idea of how I've used it for wildlife videography. I hope this helps. Cheers, Sean
@@Sean_Twomey cool
HI Sean, Thank you so much for making this video. I have the SX720 HS digital wifi version. It is quite similar so your video is still helpful to me. However, I have a question: whenever I connect the camera to the my smart TV I am able to see the pictures (folders, etc) but I am unable to view the videos. Why is this?
Do you have a video showing us how to transfer data to laptop to be able to edit videos?
Hey Janet, thanks for your question. I should definitely create a video like that. I still use a 2015 Macbook Pro, which has the SD Card slot. So I generally take the SD cards out of my cameras, insert them into my mac and then copy the files across. I'm planning to create a course on video production and this would definitely be one of the lessons in that course. Would you be interested in a course like that? I hope that helps. Cheers, Sean
It has wifi like canon sx60
You can transfer through there.
@@Sean_Twomey Hi Sean, yes I would be interested. As a matter of fact, I just received my Canon SX740 HS and I came back to watch your video to learn how to set up my settings etc. since the sx730 and the sx740 are almost the same. Will be looking forward to your video productions course videos. I do vlogs and all help is needed.
@@mollies13 Oh wow, nice.
@@janetfvlogs6375Are yiu single?
can you shoot vlogging videos on auto mode also?
Hi ItzNonStop, yes you sure can. While in auto mode, you can simply hit the video record button and the camera will start shooting video. For best results, I do however prefer to switch to video mode myself. Cheers, Sean
I loved you video! So helpful! I am getting this camera and was wondering what SD card size is ideal for this camera
Hey Summer Vlogs, thanks for your kind comment. I answered your question in one of your other comments. Here it is again:
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Hey, I've been using a SanDisk 32GB (40 MB/s) SD card in my Canon Powershot SX730HS, which has worked fine for me. Here is the closest that I could find on Amazon: amzn.to/31l7ftb
If you're going to shoot loads and loads of footage, then get a larger SD card (64 GB or 128GB). The writing speed X MB/s is important so that the camera can write the data to the disc without a problem. As I said for me, the 40 MB/s card has worked perfectly, but I don't see an issue if you get a card that supports a faster speed.
On the official user manual for this camera (www.canon.co.za/cameras/powershot-sx730-hs/specifications/), they state:
Memory Card Type: Type SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)
Here is an interesting article to read: petapixel.com/2014/06/24/back-basics-difference-sd-sdhc-sdxc-best/
Here is an excerpt from that article:
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"First off you might be asking yourself, ‘What is SD?’ SD stands for Secure Digital. SDHC? Secure Digital High Capacity. And SDXC? Secure Digital eXtended Capacity. Other formats include miniSD and microSD but your DSLR will not accept these. There is no quality/security difference between these three formats. Cards labeled SDHC usually have a capacity of 4GB - 32GB. SDXC formats can be very large and expensive. For the purpose of this guide, I am going to recommend that everyone stick with SDHC format. These cards have more than enough storage, even for the most trigger-happy shutterbug.
You will see a Class 2,4,6 or 10 on SD Cards. This is the speed rating which measures maximum transfer speed for reading and writing images to and from a memory card, expressed as megabytes per second. However, video doesn’t need as big a data pipe because the video format is a smaller “fixed stream” that uses only a portion of the data pipe."
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I hope this helps. Have a great weekend.
Cheers, Sean
Any easy link to Setting up my sx740 to save the pics to my cell phone ?
So helpful, thank you! Just got my camera today and you have saved me s lot of time ;)
Thanks for watching and commenting. What will you be using your camera for? And let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
great video and very informative, really helped, thank you!
Hey Ally, thanks for your kind feedback. What future videos would you like to see on my channel?
Hi there nice guide, I know this video was posted a while ago but wonder if you could advise, when filming video there is a black blur at the edge of the screen when moving the camera. Probably going to send it back unless there is something that can be done in settings to fix this? Thanks
Hi, I'm sorry to hear that. Yes, that does not sound right. I'd contact Canon support or get a replacement unit. I hope you get it sorted. Cheers, Sean
What would you suggest for indoor pictures? I keep trying different settings but am finding some come out blurry and some clear. I can't figure out why.
thank you very much for this video!!!! now I can start using my camera in the correct way!!!! Cheers!!!!
Café e Cerveja - Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
Great job, a ton of information. I will watch several times because so good an so much information. Thank you!
Glad you found it useful. Thanks for commenting. Cheers, Sean
how did you set your camera up for the best video quality
Hi Sierra, I just set it to video and started shooting. When starting out, it's best to just shoot, edit, publish and learn ... there will always be time later to get the best video quality. I like keeping things simple at first and then refining them later. I hope that helps. Have a great day.
Thank you very much for the tutorial, i just have one question, how do i set my camera to take a panoramic view photo
Pamela Smit - To my knowledge, this camera does not have a panoramic mode.
Nope it does not. You have to buy a camera with a specific icon showing tghat I does take Panaramic..
Hi does this camera have a slow motion setting? I have the camera but am not sure how to shoot in slow motion or if it even does. Let me know thanks!
Hey Adam, no it does not have a slow mo function. You'd have to create slo mo in post production. Cheers, Sean
What settings would you use for sunsets. Every time I point it at the sun three pink circles appear in every shot. I use my iPhone and it comes out perfect
Hey, yeah iPhones have some seriously awesome computation photography abilities. Your iPhone shoots in HDR and will always produce a better sunset photo compared to this camera. Maybe stick with the iPhone for sunsets.
@@Sean_Twomey thank you
Short question. Can I use manual focus while recording a video?
Hey, I don't think that's possible, but I stand to be corrected. I'd have to test it and I don't film with this camera anymore.
The camera I use! I love it!!🙌🏼🙌🏼 question, how did you turn off the sounds when you press certain buttons?
Hi Chris, thanks for your comment and questions. I cover how to mute the camera sounds at 11:59
Thank you soooo much! Very happy with this review! 🙏🏻🇱🇺
You're welcome. I'm glad you found it useful. 😃 🇿🇦
Good video..does it has panorama mode or not
Hi Raghvesh - no, not that I'm aware of.
you explain Horton use very good 👍👍👍👍👏
Hi sean just wondering what sd card would yo recommend for vlogging on this camera. I want to know the mgb per second, size, and capasity. thank you and loved your video
Hey, I've been using a SanDisk 32GB (40 MB/s) SD card in my Canon Powershot SX730HS, which has worked fine for me. Here is the closest that I could find on Amazon: amzn.to/31l7ftb
If you're going to shoot loads and loads of footage, then get a larger SD card (64 GB or 128GB). The writing speed X MB/s is important so that the camera can write the data to the disc without a problem. As I said for me, the 40 MB/s card has worked perfectly, but I don't see an issue if you get a card that supports a faster speed.
On the official user manual for this camera (www.canon.co.za/cameras/powershot-sx730-hs/specifications/), they state:
Memory Card Type: Type SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)
Here is an interesting article to read: petapixel.com/2014/06/24/back-basics-difference-sd-sdhc-sdxc-best/
Here is an excerpt from that article:
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"First off you might be asking yourself, ‘What is SD?’ SD stands for Secure Digital. SDHC? Secure Digital High Capacity. And SDXC? Secure Digital eXtended Capacity. Other formats include miniSD and microSD but your DSLR will not accept these. There is no quality/security difference between these three formats. Cards labeled SDHC usually have a capacity of 4GB - 32GB. SDXC formats can be very large and expensive. For the purpose of this guide, I am going to recommend that everyone stick with SDHC format. These cards have more than enough storage, even for the most trigger-happy shutterbug.
You will see a Class 2,4,6 or 10 on SD Cards. This is the speed rating which measures maximum transfer speed for reading and writing images to and from a memory card, expressed as megabytes per second. However, video doesn’t need as big a data pipe because the video format is a smaller “fixed stream” that uses only a portion of the data pipe."
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I hope this helps. Have a great weekend.
Cheers, Sean
Sean P Twomey thanks so much ur a life saver
is there a way to create a timelapse video on the camera?
Sawi C - No, not on this model.
Can it be charged without the charger? Simply via usb?
whats the best setting to film a short film? Obviously isn't the greatest camera for it I cant afford a 40 grand one
I generally just use the dedicated video mode, which uses auto settings. You can then make further adjustments in your editing and post production. You could also consider getting the Sony ZV-1, which shoots in 4K. I've shot all my most recent talking head videos with the ZV-1. You can see my unboxing video here: ruclips.net/video/pyJpvuRA85E/видео.html
Alternatively, I shoot a lot of my videos on my iPhone 12 Mini in 4K, which works really well, given how compact and affordable these cameras are. Using larger and more expensive cameras will of course give a better result. I hope this helps.