Beginner TELEPHOTO MISTAKES to Avoid in LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

Рет қаралды 150,339

Күн бұрын

markdenneyphotography.com/join
☝️Subscribe For FREE Photography Tutorials & Get My Top 4 Compositional Tips
In this week’s episode, we discuss beginner telephoto mistakes to avoid in landscape photography. The popularity of telephoto lenses for landscape photography seems to be at an all-time high right now and for good reason! Having a telephoto as a companion to the standard wide angle lens for landscape photography makes perfect sense. And if you were to look up how to improve ones long lens landscape photography on the web you'd be presented with a colossal amount of information to digest, but one thing you seldom hear mentioned has to do with the telephoto mistakes you want to avoid in landscape photography.
In this video, I'll share with you the four telephoto mistakes that I made most often when I first started using these longer focal lengths for my landscape photography and how I solved them. Using a telephoto lens is substantially different than that of a wide angle lens and comes with subtle nuances that must be accounted for in order to get those crisp, sharp photos that we're all after. So, if you just purchased your first telephoto lens or you're looking to get into using a long lens for your landscape photography, I hope this video will provide you with some mistakes to avoid for better telephoto landscape photos.
If you enjoyed this video, please consider giving it a thumbs up and let me know what you think in the comments below - I guarantee I'll get back to ya.
Thanks for watching everyone! -Mark D.
VIDEO CHAPTERS
🔘0:00 On-Location
🔘0:49 Intro
🔘2:46 Micro-Shakes
🔘5:18 Slow-Shutter
🔘8:13 Over-Zoom
🔘9:24 Soft-Focus
🔘11:07 Winners
🔘12:37 Like & Subscribe
WATCH THESE PLAYLISTS NEXT
🔘Beginners Guide: geni.us/BeginnersGuide
🔘Composition Tips: geni.us/composition
🔘Editing Tutorials: geni.us/Editing
🔘Tips & Tricks: geni.us/TipsandTricks
TELEPHOTO LENSES
🔘Fujifilm XF 50-140mm: geni.us/longlens
🔘Fujifilm XF 55-200mm: geni.us/longtelephoto
PHOTO GEAR I USE
🔘Full Photo Kit: geni.us/photokit
🔘Stills Camera: geni.us/M8SIy
🔘Video Camera: geni.us/x-t4
🔘Wide Lens: geni.us/fuji10-24
🔘Long Lens: geni.us/longlens
🔘Backpack: geni.us/actionx
🔘Ballhead: geni.us/rrsbh40
🔘Gloves: geni.us/photogloves
🔘Backpack: geni.us/explore40
🔘Filters: geni.us/nisikit
🔘Printer: geni.us/canonpro1000
🔘Backup: geni.us/gnarbox2
VIDEO GEAR I USE
🔘Full Video Kit: geni.us/fullvideokit
🔘Video Camera: geni.us/x-t4
🔘Video Lens: geni.us/fuji10-24
🔘Microphone: geni.us/0pHRt
🔘Key Light: geni.us/aputurelight
🔘Gimbal: geni.us/DJIRoninSC
🔘Pocket Cam: geni.us/DJIosmopocket
MY ENTIRE GEAR KIT
🔘kit.co/markdenney/photo-video...
FREE TRIAL: Music & Sound Effects I Use
🔘goo.gl/Qh9scf
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I earn a small commission on the above links if you decide to purchase the item at no additional charge to you.
#telephoto #mistakes #landscapephotography
*LETS CONNECT*
Newsletter: markdenneyphotography.com/join
Instagram: / markdenneyphoto
Facebook: / markdenneyphoto
Twitter: / markdenneyphoto

Пікірлер: 401

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

What's the longest focal length you use for your Landscape Photography?

@weswheeler3674 3 жыл бұрын

300 mm is the longest I carry for landscapes.

@chriswardphotobooks 3 жыл бұрын

300mm, on a crop so 450mm equivalent. Great for picking out distant cliffs and compressing perspective.

@pm1Chh 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 200-600mm but i cant remember if i shoot some landcapes on 600mm.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

@@weswheeler3674 Same here! Ever need more reach Wes?

@fotografi4fun 3 жыл бұрын

Usually 80mm, cause the XF 16-80 is so convenient. Need to bring out one of the longer lenses more often. Great video as always.

@aes53 3 жыл бұрын

An old photographer’s adage from years ago: go to f8 and don’t be late.

@ewoutgsa 3 жыл бұрын

My telephoto lens mistake no. 1: leaving it in my backpack when I have an opportunity to use it... Wonder which of the two teles you will buy and why. I chose the 55-200: if it is good enough for Andy Mumford it certainly is for me...

@stephfran9761 3 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon your channel, and I'd like to thank you. I've been a photographer for over 30 years, your insight, calm demeanor and excellent advice is refreshing and spot on. I did subscribe, and I'm always eager to learn. Have a great day! Steph

@johnb1966 3 жыл бұрын

Camera hack: I use a plastic zipper seal sandwich bag about half filled with sand, put that one inside a second sandwich bag (for safety's sake)and you can lay that across the top of the camera just before you are ready to fire the shutter. It's a pound or two of extra inertia that helps keep that lens still.

@zacharyf.9936 3 жыл бұрын

i like this idea. i'm going to try it thanks John!

@TarrelScot 3 жыл бұрын

JohnB Cool idea. I suppose you could use a bean bag if you had it with you.

@louspeed1 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the Sony 70-350 for my mirrorless Sony and I'm still trying to find ways to compose images that are interesting and not just "close-ups" of subjects. Thanks for the tips!

@jrodewald2010 3 жыл бұрын

All solid advice. For those of us using a DSLR the mirror slap can introduce vibration as well. By using the electronic shutter you can avoid that issue.

@celinemorisset5533 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, very interesting as always.

@owenchan1799 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos mark! I’ve learned so much from you!! Keep it up!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Owen!

@franzgisinphotography 3 жыл бұрын

I often find wind-induced tripod vibrations - that get transferred to the camera body - are a bigger source of mischief than those associated with telephoto lens cap vibrations. A weight attached to the underside of the tripod works wonders for this situation. On a related note, tripod spikes - as opposed to tripod rubber feet - that firmly anchor the tripod to the ground - also helps when the wind is particularly muscular.

@edpacephoto 10 ай бұрын

Ok. Not a great solution if you are walk a good amount of distance, but I will bring 2 one gallon jugs of water and a three foot piece of rope. hang the jugs under the rope, this will give +/- 13lbs of weight for grounding

@tanweercaa 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information, Mike. You're videos are always worth watching, thanks.

@ChristineBarrett1124 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! The reminder not to over-zoom is a great tip.

@oneofhis1979 3 жыл бұрын

You are just so helpful. Thank you!

@hoodoo_taco 3 жыл бұрын

Number 4 was best help! Thanks!!

@tamarazawada 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thank you!

@andreak4280 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic info! love using tele w/landscapes! 💪🏼💪🏼

@Oekedoelekens 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with the little plant on your desk. The leaves are very evenly shaped and it almost looks like it's emiting light

@casperghst42 3 жыл бұрын

And switch to back focus button, so that your focus does not change when you finally press the release. Good points, thank you for sharing.

@gruagach1 3 жыл бұрын

Having been a Pentax user for just over 40 years I use my 40 year old full frame 135mm lens on my crop sensor camera. Not only does it act like a 200mm prime it is tiny (smaller than most modern 18-55 ) and very light one of my favourite lenses to use... superb in all aspects and all manual lolz.

@robmcd 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful mate. The autofocus one especially.

@Kailombian1 3 жыл бұрын

A big thank you from Seattle. Fantastic video 📸👍!

@adammohdkhairuddin1749 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video Mark! I just bought a Sony 18-135mm lens for my landscape photography and I love it!

@leoneldp 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it that Nigel Danson appears on top of your google search. Both of you are my favourite Landscape Photographers on KZfaq!

@richardrutte5870 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Great information that I can see pertains to my photography issues!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Richard!

@cowboyspook 3 жыл бұрын

I always use a tripod when shooting landscapes. However, there are situations when a tripod is too cumbersome - when shooting some action scenes or wildlife, for example. When handheld, the old rule of thumb to avoid shake is to set the shutter speed at 1 divided by the focal length; i.e., a 200mm lens handheld should have a shutter speed less than or equal to 1/200 sec. To set this automatically for a zoom telephoto lens on my Nikon D850, I set the mode to PROGRAM, and turn on Auto-ISO. The camera will set the correct shutter speed for whatever focal length, and adjust the aperture and ISO accordingly. I shot an air show last year using this technique, and the results were fantastic!

@stevehayward1854 3 жыл бұрын

I always double it on my D850, due to the high resolution of the camera

@BaluBRaj 3 жыл бұрын

You literally helped me fix a lot of my mistakes...thanks alot. Keep making great content 😃

@roccorodriguez6653 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great tips

@timelord2222 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet spot of a lens can be roughly found using the "largest aperture times two" formula. On my kit lens it's f/7.1, and I tested it just to be sure. The formula was indeed correct.

@frankseophotos9633 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you for the tips. Also, it's good to see you are using Fuji!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Frank! Love the Fuji!

@cmichaelhaugh8517 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful reminders. Thanks Mark.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@danielbeleski 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video mark

@karlthefirst8690 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips, Mark! I certainly get home to find soft telephoto shots, these are good to keep in mind...

@patrickcarrierephoto 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. Those 4 tips are absolutely true as I came to apply them over the last year.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Totally! Thanks for checking out the Patrick!

@hpmaudio 3 жыл бұрын

Really great advice thank you

@lennartphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great tips! 👍🙏

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@Uisci81 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your advice I got both sigma 17-50 2.8F and a 100-400 telephoto lenses for my landscape amateur photography

@anamushabbir4086 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestions.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to do it and thanks for watching!

@dkchowdhury8954 2 жыл бұрын

The opening scene with birds chirping was superb. Nice place. Yr episode.. very well explained. Thanks.

@fredbenjamin7072 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Thank you. All great tips.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Always happy to do it! Many thanks for watching Fred👍

@aaronza7218 3 жыл бұрын

Good information. Thank you Mark

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron!

@pattyhertogh9294 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice about the focus peaking. 🙂

@himanshubansal4522 3 жыл бұрын

I just started landscape photography and buying things one by one. I generally watch 3 channels. Marks, Nigel Danson, Andy mumfords. Mark is the best one. Down to earth. Honest opinion. Incredible.

@DiviPhotos 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing

@ammarkazal 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot its really useful

@dolwolfianphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Just got my Canon EF 70-200 and exactly all these mistakes, thx to pointing them out 😋🤙

@grantnewton5705 3 жыл бұрын

My mistake is not noticing haze on a hot day when zoomed in to a distant mountain .... never sharp!

@maximuscassius3121 3 жыл бұрын

So friggin true...what he just said, thanks Mark

@alexrico9989 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Recently hit a creative wall with using my telephoto lens and this has given me some inspiration to get back out. Subscribed!

@anujasharma9677 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tips Mark and as always love to watch your rich content as you put in all your heart to create these. Congratulations to the winners, Toby and Erin

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Anuja!

@wesleylow3632 3 жыл бұрын

Check out Andy Mumfords comparison of the two lenses. 55-200mm is his choice.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I saw his video on it which was great.

@AdamMatthewsPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. I really related to basically all of them 🙃 Wish I had known these tips before my last shoot, where I used the tele quite a bit....but at least I'll be able to correct them next time now!

@emileparadis3581 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using the XF 55-200 for a year now, and it's a really good lens! I know the other one is at f/2.8, but f/4.8 at 200mm is still really good, I would never dream of swapping this lens! (Except for the 100-400) The 55-200 is perhaps the most cost effective lens of the Fuji line up. Keep up the good videos Mark!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Yes - I've been thinking the same thing an honestly don't see a big difference between it and the 50-140mm

@grantnewton5705 3 жыл бұрын

And rumour suggests Fuji is to release a 70-300 soon ....

@hcp0scratch 3 жыл бұрын

TY once again!

@Rooster0529 Жыл бұрын

All of these tips will help me slow down and really think about my shot. Switching from wildlife (flying birds) to landscape is sometimes difficult for me. I am still in that frantic state trying to get everything right in that split second. Great tips!!!

@brucedelorme5026 3 жыл бұрын

Great Tips mark, thanks

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bruce!

@gaetanoscalfidi 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Bought a Tamron 70-200mm long ago and had a hard time learning how to better use it. I made (and sometimes still make) all those mistakes sometimes in random order 🙈

@RichardBO9 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips and a great video. 🤠

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!

@jasonveee7506 3 жыл бұрын

Great timing on this vid, as I have been thinking of doing something other than wide angle. Mentally planning some sunsets from a high up hiking point, and the possibility of zooming in on spots. Ill let ya know if it works out.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

For sure - keep me posted!

@OAK_MTN 3 жыл бұрын

Time to go play around with my new lens!

@tombain5665 4 ай бұрын

Another great practical tutorial. Thank you. Tom UK

@tonygreenwoodN10 3 жыл бұрын

Great timing - I've just taken delivery today of a Fuji 55-200 (which I suspect you'll go for)!! Really extremely useful "real world" tips - I'm looking forward to put them into practice - many thanks for a great video!!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Tony! The 55-200 is great👍

@tomdesalvo 3 жыл бұрын

Mark always enjoying your videos. I have so much to learn but the journey is fantastic. One thing, as a newer photographer, is many will talk about a lens having a sweet spot in terms of sharpness. Other than taking lots of photos, is there a way to determine my particular lenses sweet spots? Thanks as always

@Artofthesingle 3 жыл бұрын

Bought the Fuji 100-400 during the last sale. Finally got it 2 weeks ago and it’s a winner. I have the 55-200 and while the small size is awesome I like the images from the 100-400 more. Using both with my XT 2. I rented the 100-400 twice so I knew what I was getting myself into.

@joseneto79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for share those useful tips. Regards

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to do it!

@pm1Chh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for next great tips for us.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Brano!

@GiuseppeCammino 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting video, thanks!

@MichaelShainblum 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice intro Mark!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man - really appreciate that!!

@amitmalhotrasamridhifilmsa9063 3 жыл бұрын

Very good knowledge sir 👍

@epicphotographychannel2288 3 жыл бұрын

Well, i’d surely go for the 55-200mm. I owned both, and also the 50-230mm, which i didn’t even dislike, it was a supersharp piece of plastic. The 55-200 is exactly right. I use telephoto more and more. U maybe forgot to mention that fujifilm advices to keep the OIS on using a tripod too, the camera detects this. Most camera’s however are not suited for keeping it on. I use the canon 70-300mm L on my sony a7riii, and the 55-200mm on my fuji xt3. Great vid mark..! 👌🏼

@vimalneha 3 жыл бұрын

Practical advice, I learned #3, it hasn't flashed me so far. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to do it and thanks for checking out the video!

@snellularr5912 3 жыл бұрын

The B roll and ambient footage is looking really nice!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@olewiseone1079 3 жыл бұрын

I use my XF100-400 with 1.4X teleconverter on my X-T3 at times when I’m trying to shoot cliffs. Btw, I absolutely love my XF55-200.

@prateekbhagade7682 3 жыл бұрын

Clean, clear and best tips as always Sir

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tobynolan6247 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much Mark!!! Some beautiful shots sent into you for that video! Great tips here, I have definitely fallen victim the micro shakes a number of times haha.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Toby and congrats on the win!

@RickScheibner 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, Mark. The 50-140mm (Fuji, of course) is a great lens for me for landscape work. Subscribing now.

@amandeep9930 3 жыл бұрын

Intro is amazing. Nice work Mark.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Aman!

@jacklowther5981 3 жыл бұрын

Once again Mr. Denney.... well taught

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!

@joteroar 3 жыл бұрын

You can keep your camera in manual mode and select the option AF+MF in the menu. This way the AF is active when the switch is in the M position but you just have to turn your focus ring a little bit for the camera to automatically zoom in your focus point and allow you to focus manually. I find this option to be really convenient (even more for telephoto) so I just switch between modes M (with AF+MF) and C.

@comeraczy2483 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for yet another enlightening video Mark. Can you clarify the second point regarding using a larger aperture? From a compositional point of view it can already be challenging to deal with the shrinkage of depth of field with increasing focal length (doubling the FL increases the hyperfocal distance by a factor 4). Using a larger aperture on top of that would be even less DOF. How do you deal with that? Are you simply focus stacking much more frequently?

@randyverstraeten9385 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome content every time! 👏

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy!!

@andyvan5692 7 ай бұрын

one solution to the long lens "slow shutter" is to add a lens support, a video camera long plate, with a foot facing up, to cradle the lens, like a trailer yachts' mast staff, when it's folded; it gives the lens the support, but importantly, allows you to shift the Centre of gravity to the balance point, between the lens and camera tripod thread, to where a long lens foot would be situated. One other tip, esp. for film cameras, MF in particular due to large mirrors, use the M-up mode, to activate the vibrations, let them settle, then fire the shutter, when everything's calmed down. OR if you have a mirrorless system, use the Electronic shutter, so the curtain motion is in-lieu of the mirror up mode, done before the image is recorded.

@theunsunghero9 3 жыл бұрын

I really hope you will make a video about the tele-comparison! I found that from F8 and onwards, I could not tell a difference between the two. The 50-140 was crisper (more contrast) and maybe a bit sharper from 2.8 to F8.

@cruishall Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, it’s funny that you had this video when I had all the mistakes you just pointed out. In fact, I was struggling yesterday using a 100-400 lens… but I was able to correct them all but it took some time to have them all cleared out. The other problem the telephoto lens did was doing a pano. I am second guessing the use of the lens by deciding to do a pano, which a 24-105 can easily achieve, without having to stitch as much files.

@AlexMcDougallPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for some great tips. Must admit I tend to use the 2 second timer with the telephoto that may explain a lot on some of my images. Thanks Mark. Looking forward to your collaboration with foto tripper.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alex! I'm looking forward to it as well!

@sowrirajanranganathan9427 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent....!

@vasanssv 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tips Mark. Can relate to some of them myself! :)

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

3 жыл бұрын

Over-zooming: guilty as charged! I've done many times in the past, but now I do a few shots in different focal lengths. I ruined some shots in the past because of over-zooming. When I got home, I'd look at those shots and see the impact of the overall scene was lost in the longest focal length. Now, I have options to pick what best suits me in terms of composition.

@Centauri27 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting tip about removing the lens hood, Mark. I suppose this is less critical for handheld telephoto shots. Also about the soft focus: I've noticed that on rare occasions, my camera would miss focus if the focus point was on a brightly lit pinpoint light source (for example, Christmas tree lights). It's happened on two cameras now.

@firemannss 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, had that Sony Walkman back in the day. Great for beach time!

@TheEatraum 3 жыл бұрын

Atavistic staging prop. Brings the old guys into the game

@amv000yt7 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. I can’t help but hear Jeff Goldblum in your voice!!

@jackielarena-lacayo9884 3 жыл бұрын

Lately have been experimenting with 300 vs 200 for landscape. All the tips you gave on what not to do were great but the one that resonated the most was on aperture - using the sweet spot - can’t wait to try this out soon!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear you were able to get some helpful info out this week's video Jackie! Always my top priority!!

@maryannmachi5822 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, I always learn at least (at least!) one thing from every video. You're such a great teacher. Might I make a suggestion after reading through the comments? Could you embed the info on your gear (like the tripod) in the video? So many people are asking. Happily anticipating your next vid. Thanks so much!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mary! Thanks so much - I really appreciate that. Here is the link for the tripod line that I'm using: stetindenphoto.com/collections/global-elite-photographer-series. If you're looking for a new tripod you can use my promo code to save 10% MARKDENNEY2020C10

@michaeltucciarone4758 3 жыл бұрын

I know a lot of you guys are using mirrorless cameras these days, But you forgot to add the Photogrphers that are still using DSLRs. You can use the mirror lockup or live view to reduce camera shake.

@veronikagundersen9334 3 жыл бұрын

Came here to say this. I still shoot DSLR and often use mirror lockup for slow shutter speeds. If you don’t have a remote shutter release to use with the mirror lockup, you can use exposure delay, which will lock the mirror up and wait a predetermined amount of time before releasing the shutter.

@veronikagundersen9334 3 жыл бұрын

Aside from those things, people could also see shutter shock with certain shutter speeds on the really high resolution cameras, even mirrorless, if electronic first curtain shutter isn’t enabled.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Great point - I was thinking the same thing.

@JoshHarrisPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

On the D810 at 200mm with a low shutter speed, I almost always use Mirror Up. Even with a delayed exposure, the mirror movement will create enough shake to cause blur.

@timelord2222 3 жыл бұрын

When you shoot using live view, your mirror already is locked up. Mirror lock-up is only useful if you shoot through the viewfinder.

@AlexanderJTurner 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video as always; chances are someone has already said this - but... Going out to 200mm (300mm equiv on the XT4) I found it pretty much essential to use electronic shutter. The shutter shock was enough to just take the edge off the sharpness of my vintage 200mm Fujinon. Took the longest time to figure out what was going on. I don't see it at 135mm (200 ish equiv I guess) only with a sharp lense at very long focal length. Maybe all that glass stuck out infront of the camera induces some sort of reasonant vibration - speculating here...

@dwsmediasolutions492 3 жыл бұрын

I like this tripod. Which model is it or do you have a link to share? Would like to buy one! Love the video. The aperture info is on point. Thank you

@BenSussmanpro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that was very helpful. I also have the 55-200 fuji lens & am very pleased with the results. I don’t use the tripod often because of the inconvenience & many venues forbid them or make impractical, but I do compensate by bracing myself & using a high iso - up to 1000 or 1600 when shooting wildlife. btw how would I submit photos for these prizes? Great video!

@SteveP_2426 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful Mark. I've made a point recently of not worrying about going up to ISO400 - with modern cameras I think it's really hard to tell the difference - all but impossible at 'normal' image sizes in my experience. Just got a camera that has focus peaking on it so thanks for that tip particularly.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear the video was helpful Steve!

@JohnDrummondPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Solid tips, Mark. Closely related to the micro-shake tip is wind. No matter how stable your tripod, a steady (or worse, gusting) high wind will wreak havoc on a long Zoom or telephoto. Leaning on the camera to "hold it steady" will make vibrations worse. I speak from recent experimental experience with a 150-600mm zoom.

@thomasmaughan4798 3 жыл бұрын

I stand between the wind and camera in that situation. There's still turbulence but it is much less than direct blast on the camera. A heavy sturdy tripod, or at least sturdy, is tremendously helpful.

@JohnDrummondPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmaughan4798 in my case I'd have been in the shot. In a steady 30mph wind gusting to 45, it wouldn't have helped anyway. Those were my conditions. Tropical storm had just gone through..

@echoauxgen 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice!! Fuji is a great camera the positive is the pixel color arrangement looks better for some reason, so good choice.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - I'm glad you think so!

@TarrelScot 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, some really useful tips in this video. Mark, I had the XC 50-230 (an under-rated lens IMHO) until yesterday, when I broke it. Camera fell off the tripod. Camera fine, lens not so much! (The mount broke). Anyway, I’m thinking it’s an opportunity to upgrade and I’ve been looking at the 55-200 and the 50-140. One thing the 50-140 has that the 55-200 doesn’t is weather-sealing. Do you have any views on the importance of this in your experience? (My work is mostly coastal, astro and desert). Thanks.