In a couple of months your channel will explode and I can be hipster and say "pff, I have watched his videos in the very beginning because of the content and not because EVERYBODY watches it." Honestly, you are amazing, keep up the good work.

Thanks for using my music!

Baloney. 1) Every signal has noise. Raising the ISO not only increases the signal, but increases the noise as well. While modern filters are good are increasing the SNR, there are limits. 2) While good gear won't make you a good photographer, there are some things that more expensive gear can do that cheaper gear cannot. I upgraded because I wanted the ability to add filters , such as polarizers and ND filters, to my lens. Software still hasn't improved enough to duplicate the effects of these filters. I've also found that the larger sensors have less noise. You won't notice this on a small computer screen, but make a large print (16x20) and it becomes evident. There is also the matter of bokeh. Point-and-shoot cameras or cell phone cameras have lenses with smaller focal lengths, making it difficult to get creamy bokeh. You are correct to assume that many people are held back by certain "rules". Some people would never shoot a photo at 6400 ISO, for example, even when there are some occasions where the higher ISO would produce the better picture. If the picture wouldn't change whether you shoot at 6400 ISO or 100 ISO (landscape shot with camera on a tripod), however, you should definitely opt for 100 ISO.

"Microcontrast" is a dicey concept because it is related to sharpness, albeit at a different scale. Sharpness is best understoof as the contrast sensitivity function (CSF) of the optical system (called modulation transfer function, or MTF, in optics). The CSF is a continuous function that varies according to the angular scale of the features being imaged by the optical system. Lens reviewers tend to focus on the maximum resolving power of a lens, which is measured in line pairs per millimeter. But real lens performance doesn't sum up to a single "maximum" value: What matters is how much contrast there is at different line pair sizes in the field of view. Typically, there will be more contrast for line pairs (aka 'edges') that are in the middle of the physical scale, and diminishing contrast for both the smallest and the largest image features. So-called microcontrast is an unscientific term that describes a specific 'bump' in the CSF/MTF curve of a lens, that occurs not for the smallest feature size (maximum line pairs) but for feature scales that are pertinent to viewers: Things like the main edges in the features of a face (eye contour, eyebrows, nostrils, lips, eyelashes, etc) that are not exactly "micro" features but which are more visually-significant than finer-grained elements such as skin texture. It's possible to calculate what angular field of view these features represent for a typical widely-framed portrait, the likes of which were done with Leicas in the 50s. So it's not exactly "microcontrast" but "macrocontrast"; today's lenses are probably too sharp in the finest scales and this probably detracts from the contrast in feature sizes that are more semantically-significant. Leica-like lenses will exhibit a slight bump in their MTF in the middle of the line pair range and this is what represents the so-called Leica "pop". Some modern lens designs like Nikon's 58mm don't look particularly sharp for their price, but they have this precious, vintage MTF curve that makes for pleasantly-looking images. It's always possible to cheat the MTF of a lens in post-production, as long as the lens is sharp with a fairly flat MTF: Using frequency separation it's possible to attenuate certain high frequencies to make the subject matter appealing. One could argue that this is the reason that frequency separation texture reduction in Photoshop is such a popular technique.

Some of my best images are taken on a ten year old bridge camera, but it was the camera in my hand at the time. There's also a lot of mythology that more mega pixels are better.

I thought ISO is a word, not an acronym. So it should be pronounced "ISO" not "I. S. O." please correct me if I'm wrong

Hi, I hope you see this message as I think you're very knowledgeable! I was curious, in terms of gaining knowledge which top 5 or top 10 books would you recommend for anyone to read to learn more about photography?

Very good, I hope this gets million of views because people who are learning photography are often misled either by those who think expensive equipment is all you need, and those who dictate that obeying compositional formulas make you an “artist”.

Add to misconceptions it is not an initialism “I S O” (nor is it an acronym) it is a spoken word (a backronym). Here is the explanation from Wikipedia. Because 'International Organization for Standardization' would have different acronyms in different languages (IOS in English, OIN in French), our founders decided to give it the short form ISO. ISO is derived from the Greek word isos (ίσος, meaning "equal"). Whatever the country, whatever the language, the short form of our name is always ISO.

this channel is amazing, a very very simplistic way of learning photography without getting to confused with easy steps and simple pictures, please don't stop

Wow!!! This was amazing! Thanks for doing this!

I didn't know these things were considered false truths. I really appreciate a channel like this that actually works to inspire and inform. Rather than market and profit from its audience.

Finally a channel that's not about gear but how to improve with what you've got.

Really good, informative video! Thanks for your effort to clarify these points, I think you got yourself a new subscriber ;)

Another top-notch video! Keep it up, I love your stuff :)

Aquela notificação tão aguardada, muito obrigado @Apalapse por mais este maravilhoso video.

Noise doesn't come from high Iso in camera but mostly by overexposing a dark picture on your computer

Just discovered your channel and it is great. I do know most of those things, but it's so nice to watch your animations, and to learn these things better.

Very nicely done sir! In regards to the 5th point; I feel that the "Instagram" age has really pushed that one to the forefront. Though it's enabled more people to become involved in photography and for photographers to showcase their work on a broader stage, so many people have gotten the idea from it that "I snap a quick photo, toss my favorite filter on it and BOOM! See, photography & editing is easy!" The sharpness one is also another good one. I'd almost fallen into that one in the past, but thankfully, there are honest joes still who give practical, hands on reviews in the field rather then "lab" tests and pixel peeping for sharpness from said tests (saved me from spending $1,400 more for no real-world difference and worse vibration compensation).

I still prefer manual mode but I would use priority mode only if on the fly I need the shot. The last piece is very true. Captivating pictures are more than point and shoots.

Totally agree on the sharpness front. My 15mm Limted Pentax lens has softer corners but the colour, build quality and contrast are outstanding.

Great Animation and very informative video. Big Thank you. I would like to do Animation for my channel, Which Software do you use or do you use online service ? Thank you

I get what you say about gear and its important that no one stops taking photos because they dont have a super expensive camera but some pictures are only possible with expensive gear. For example pictures with the milky way in the background. Anyways love the channel.

After long time...! Was waiting for long time...!

Thank you of your video's. i love to watch your video, because your unique rather than others. Others its shows there faces, that destruct while your watching. You have a lot of example's to look and focused of your video.

Great channel, nice clear content and good infographics. Wish there was more tutorials made this easy.

Was waiting for your next upload!!! :-) thanks!!

The best video about photography in my entire life

This guy's voice is really calming and I love that you turned down the music. It's kinda annoying though that half of these comments are about how you pronounce ISO. It's not that important. Love your videos!

I'm not in agreement with some of these statements. for the ISO, while saying it increases sensitivity or grain isn't particularly true, it's easier for Beginners to understand and those are still the effects that iso has on the image. Point and shoots and Phones do not have the ability to take professional photos imo, however I agree with your message that you don't need to the best gear to take great images; but to take professional like photos you at least need something with raw capabilities. Aperture control and being able to choose lense also contributes a lot to the professional look. The lense thing was a bit annoying to me because while I get your point of saying that lenses don't need to be super sharp, I don't see a lot of people in the community saying that it does. for reviewer's, I do see some of them over exaggerating the importance of sharpness but their is also lots of reviewer's who don't. I don't have anything against you, I brought up some of my concern's about the video so we can make sure new photographers are getting the information they need. cheers!

KZfaq should do something about your subscribers bro they are too low and your content is so amazing that you really deserve minimum above 50k subscribes..

spot on about lens microcontrast

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

I think for anyone starting photography, you should start in manual mode. The program modes are good, especially SP for shooting birds, but if you want to become fimilar with how a camera works manual mode.

hi. can you make video on the differences in the settings for videography and photography in general? thanks btw. and as always, you guys make awesome animation and its easy for people like me to understand :)

I'm pretty sure no matter how scientifically you explain it, the higher the ISO, the greater the grain/noise. Plain and simple.

Hope you keep doing this videos!

Amazing! Thanks

I think the simplified explanation of ISO is not as much a misconception as it is an easy way to understand it's practical application. In practical terms, pictures taken with a higher ISO have greater noise. By what witchcraft this happens is not really useful to many.

Thank you for creating this channel cause I was looking for ways to learn how to use and shoot using Dslr's thank you and could you make a video of the different types of lenses and they uses please

always helpfuuuuuuuuuuuuul. Thank you~

I did enjoy your video. I agree about the expensive vs cheaper cameras and surprised you did mention usability. From personal experience I know a few friends who have DSLR that never see the light of day mainly because they are walkers first, photographers second Only last week I met my friend in Durham he didn't bring his DSLR because it was very overcast and he didn't want to get it wet, but I took my trusty canon superzoom. Sure enough we saw an otter in the river, the zoom did it proud.

My question to you is: Is that your real voice?? Or have you computerised it? Either way it's perfect for these videos and helps me listen along easier.

I have a question. Is a 5 year old $100 point and shoot camera as good as a mid-range smartphone camera, or better?

Great design content and clear voice for all . Top

how about comparing developing possibilities? dslr vs phone? How big, decent size can you get from a phone? ( I know...)

Thank you for the heads up!

love your animations

Actually, auto mode is still shit. It resets all settings when the camera is powered down, even things like file format or drive mode. P is just as automatic, but isn't shit.

More people should see this.

2:08 I'm having a great difficulty commenting on that statement without resorting to vulgar expressions...

wow i didnt know about the ISO thing. Thanks for the clarification

Hi, I have tried to take big landscapes but lacked sharpness in certain parts of the image. I ended up focus stacking the images to get sharper. Does a more higher megapixel camera + better lense allow me to get sharper images??

Number 3 is spot on. Although I don't use auto mode I often use Aperture priority over manual. I have even started using live view more now because I see the image better than I do through the view finder. Those things are fround upon by supposed pros on forums. Do what is necessary to get the image you want and f#xk what anyone else thinks.

Could you do an episode about composition in general and for portraits for family, individual, and landscape please?

Hey Vincent,which software do you use to animate your videos. Can anyone suggest me a software to animate like this?

Thank you very much.

Most people think smart phones can take better photos than a camera because they have more mega pixels.

thanks

Respect for this alot of knowledge...

Thanks for sharing 😇 this is all truth...

I liked your video, but still, the size and caracteristics of the sensor is an important factor of precision toward the result you want. But I agree totally with the fact that a good camera does not make a good photographer.

Sir you should make more videos on photography.

This is a very good video and is also very accurate, Especially the ISO part!

Since I learned pretty well manual mode, and haven't played with priority modes, I personally shoot manual because I can change whatever settings I need fast and easy, and always aware of my current settings. About the lenses they are all sharp, unless you're really a super pro, who shoots for 10 square meter prints. I pick up mine with constant and low f-stop and maybe IS. Since I use Canon, easy to pick the best, all L lenses are superior build quality, optics quality, and super fastest focus speed on a Canon DSLR.

great videos make two at lest a month plz

Subscribed immediately

Actually really helps

I've learned a lot from this channel

I'm not so sure about the expensive gear part. The same image taken with a kit lens compared to a pro lens would be worlds apart in quality

Great video indeed!

The only reason I use manual mode almost Exclusively is because I use old lenses

Right, to clear a few things up, Auto is great for someone that just wants a camera to point and shoot, but if you buy a DSLR or a Mirrorless camera the entire reason you are buying this camera is for its Manual mode and interchangeable lens's. Manual allows the photographer absolute control over the picture and the style he is trying to get. For example you see those amazing surreal pictures that look like they are impossible to shoot and must be photoshoped? That was not shot in auto, but in manual by a photographer that new what he was doing. Iso is insanely important out in the field as well as aperture/exposure, The one and only thing that is really correct is that better gear=better photos and photography is hard. In reality the photographer with the best gear doesn't matter overmuch rather the photographer with the most skill. Pros dont buy pricey lens's rather they purchase the tools they specifically need for the job they are trying to do. You shoot architecture you go ultra wide angle, you shoot portraits you go for a high quality 50, you shoot events you go a 70-200mm, you shoot video you go for an STM lens with a duel auto focus camera. You choose the best tools to do the job you need to do, not the most expensive.

Dear sir! I am a huge fan of your videos and I appreciate the efforts and length you go to from writing this to animating it. If I get extra money I will donate as I believe these are some of the best informative videos that are straight to the point with no bullshit attached. Thank you for taking time to create and educate.

The sad thing about KZfaq is that self-publishing lets channels like these create all kinds of "top 5" videos around concepts of which the authors have only a casual understanding. While this has a few good points in it, it is also filled with a great deal of conjecture and some stuff that is just plain wrong and/or misleading. The animations are great--if only there were some solid research or expertise to back this up. A hearty thumbs down for you.

love tho Chanel!Vary helpful!

2:07 you mentioned that smartphone camera can produce equally good image as a DSLR. That is not true. How can a 1 inch sensor in a smartphone produce stunning image quality compared to a medium format camera or the Nikon D850 with almost 50 megapixels?! Yes, smartphone cameras can capture the moment but will definitely cannot compete with a professional DSLR in terms of image quality

Couldn't agree more

Misunderstanding ISO is common but has no effect on the use of a camera. And shooting manual isn't a must but it's certainly the first thing a photographer should learn if they want to understand photography and exposure. It IS a MUST if you want to control exactly how your image looks. You cannot actually believe that sharpness is not the most important characteristic of almost every lens available. It should be compared with the value of the lens but it's clearly the most important thing for a review to investigate. Who cares how fast a lens can focus if it's not actually in focus. And bokeh only looks good when the in focus areas are actually in focus.

About point 2, astrophotography is simply impossible without decent gear

To say I.S.O. is a misconception. Is ONE WORD, not 3 letters together. Check the International Organization for Standardization web page.

Number 2: Gear, Dynamic Range. That is all.

In the hands of a skilled photographer, better gear WILL wield better photos. The gear needs to match the photographers skill level.

Nice tips

If you are a beginner photographer do your research not everything said on this video is true

0:32 haha funny... your video about ISO says it is a measure of sensitivity. You guys should come to an agreement.

I am not agree with 1st point....because in low light higher iso cause grain...

Some things are ok. Some are really dump.

Nice video

Technically ISO affects the exposure of a shot. The exposure triangle is made up of ISO, shutter speed and aperture (according to Jared Polin)

No grain in photography, grain is in films da...!! Noise and grain are soo complete different terms and different terminology..!!

@ no. 2, now you tell me, lol!

Nice.

Does the owner of this channel do their research before making such videos?

I'll stick with 35mm film then, instead of buying those expensive DSLR's

One of my biggest problems is whether photographers can make decent cash 😐

How the second one is true 😅😅😅😅 phone can never reach 1% of the dslr's. See when seeing out result through the phone or the LCD's .its always going to be enough bcoz any picture taken on any phone with avg camera (2mb) Is enough.. All the difference the way it produces colours and when it comes to professional level.research of it when u found it true just let me know

So put it in automatic or on nikon sports automatic if it's got movement. Pont camera shoot .that's it. Look out world another great photographer oh auto frames timing now not so import.

Gear doesn’t matter - usually said by owners of the most expensive cameras in the market ;)

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