HOW TO GET SHARP PHOTOS WITH ANY CAMERA!
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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada.
In this video, I'll reveal my sharpness tricks and how to diagnose your own sharpness issues, all with the lenses you use today. By the end of this video, I'm confident you'll be able to take sharper photos, showing off the clarity and details that will reveal the full splendor of your subject!
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@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
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@EpicLib Жыл бұрын
I did like this video and also subscribed to your channel, you deserve a 100K on KZfaq ;) Because some of your tips in this clip made me rethink the way I shoot images with my Nikon
@michael-4k4000 Жыл бұрын
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@someblokecalleddave1 Жыл бұрын
I'm a photography teacher and I very rarely manage to get through KZfaq videos because they're usually full of utter tripe, this is very good, watched the whole thing and all of it is sound advice.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that!
@skunksmirch7185 Жыл бұрын
If you are a teacher what new you got from this dude? The answer is nothing, unless you are a complete amature
@someblokecalleddave1 Жыл бұрын
@@skunksmirch7185 A nice easy to understand video to pass on to my students.
@someblokecalleddave1 Жыл бұрын
@@skunksmirch7185 Additionally, having just looked at it again, the bloke is a wildlife Photographer. I'm not a wildlife photographer by any stretch of the imagination and I'm not so full of myself to think, that there's nothing to learn from this bloke. He may have easily had some nuggets of information that are a part of his specialism, that I'm not familiar with. Moreover, a lot of my students are interested in Wildlife Photography and might appreciate his knowledge. Having watched it, I liked his delivery and his explanations and thought that's done really well. Hence my appreciation of his video. Having taken pictures since 1972 on all formats from 110 up to 10x8 I'm still open to learning new stuff.
@kubotamaniac Жыл бұрын
@@skunksmirch7185 I someone is a GOOD teacher, he will always learn something somewhere... Someone who does not understand this usually does not know much (but he thinks he knows everything...)
@mxblyxky Жыл бұрын
We amateur photographers as we photograph occasionally are always forgetting these basic rules and are left wondering why the photos are not perfectly sharp. Here you showed with practicality and simplicity the main mistakes we made.
@OnTheRiver66 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I was anxious when I was taking a shot with my new camera and unconsciously stabbed the shutter release. Thought my autofocus didn’t work, didn’t think about me causing camera movement. After watching his video I played around with my camera and found that being gentle with the shutter release can make a big difference in a sharp image. Now I’m going start using my elbows for hand held shots. I’m learning so much more from these videos.
@samirthapa6145 Жыл бұрын
Same issue with me. So I have created a checklist and check it everytime I start shooting, it reads like this: Set Custom White Balance[ take pic of white photo] Menu -> Custom White Balance Info -> WB ++ Set lcd screen brightness to see the screen in bright daylight: When you shoot a lot of photos in a bright sunny environment you can always set the highest LCD brightness on your CANON Camera to achieve the best screen readability. Menu ->LCD brightness ++ Set picture style ++ and so on. Checklist really helps.
@SimonAckerman 5 ай бұрын
I've found recently if I need stability then a monopod is really useful for sharp images when you want to travel a bit lighter and not carry a tripod. It doubles up as a walking stick too.@@OnTheRiver66
@BoBoZoBo Ай бұрын
I've been in the image and content generation game for 25 years and this is by far the best channel on KZfaq. This channel excels not only in terms of raw information and accuracy but delivery of content and production. Thank you for these videos they are fantastic and helping me communicate to other people through issues they are having and this is one of the few channels I trust to have very succinct and accurate information with very good descriptions as to why things are the way they are. It's the kind of instruction that can only come from somebody who not only intimately knows their craft, but also understands why things are the way they are from a historical perspective.
@perseusarkouda Жыл бұрын
I'm a professional wedding videographer and I always look in youtube for new ideas and something I might be missing. Mostly it's not the case, but in this video I found a good checklist to improve my work. Especially the overcast lack of sharpness, I didn't knew that. Thanks for the great content and keep it up!
@calabrais 3 ай бұрын
My hot take: you're a better teacher than a photographer. And clearly you're an amazing photographer. I'm currently binging all of your videos, thanks for doing what you do.
@wrayjordan7188 Жыл бұрын
Been a hobbyist for about 50 years. Very helpful instructions. The pics you shared are beautiful. Made me jealous. I’ll get some better shots thanks to you and won’t have to delete so many fuzzy pics. Thanks again.
@iClamperson 9 ай бұрын
I've been taking pictures for most of my life, even in small "professional" capacities as well, but I'm always open to improvement and tips from real pros because I know there are always ways to improve. I've recently discovered your channel, and I've gotta say, it's so refreshing to find someone who actually has this level of skill, but isn't snobby about it and is willing to admit fault. Nobody is a perfect photographer, there will always be some bad shots, but it's nice to see someone who does take incredible shots and is willing to not only admit it, but share them as a learning experience with others. I also love how descriptive you are of everything instead of just assuming everyone already knows all the terminology and proper manual settings for every occasion. You've got yourself a new sub, thanks!
@DannyDangerOz Жыл бұрын
This is genuinely one of the best and most helpful videos on this subject I've seen. Concise, to the point, and with a few tips I'd not seen elsewhere. Thank you!
@johnchardine1886 Жыл бұрын
Very good advice Simon! The one area where we differ is in direct sunlight versus indirect overcast conditions. I definitely prefer the latter and have no trouble producing sharp images under these conditions. Direct sun is fine early morning or late afternoon/evening but in the middle of the day, particularly when the sun gets higher in the sky, it produces harsh contrast and often an unpleasant shine on the feathers. I think a great example of how amazing indirect sun/overcast conditions are is your super image of the immature Yellow-crowned Night-Heron shown in the video. It is super-sharp but clearly not taken in direct sunlight!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Hi John. Agree on harsh sunlight being the worst. Certainly cloudy is better than harsh sun. As for the heron, I was in the shade on a sunny day. If it would have been cloudy with more reflected and scattered light I think it would have cost me in sharpness.
@CraigEggleton Жыл бұрын
I am not a photographer and mainly shoot video but I have to say your tutorials are fantastic. Straight forward and to the point.
@gjwildlife Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Simon! I was out for photography the last few weeks and since the weather isn't so good in Germany (Wind, Rain, ...) i had issues with sharpness and didn't really know why. Then I saw your video and I didn't really know that weather, light and overcast days had such huge impacts on sharpness of my images. Since I found your channel, I learned a lot of new things in wildlife photography which is really helpful since I startet my "career" in July 2022. Huge thanks, Simon!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Danke!
@dhibbard0824 4 ай бұрын
I love the way you break things down very simple everytime I watch one of your videos it gets me inspired to go out and take more pictures lol keep it coming
@simon_dentremont 3 ай бұрын
You can do it!
@Bareego Жыл бұрын
This is a really good collection of reasons for blur. As someone who has fought all these effects I really appreciate that you pass on this important information to other photographers. About technique, one of the reasons why I like to use a grip is that it adds some extra mass which helps to keep the camera and lens more stable. I found it's not just about tucking in your arms but also assume a solid pose with your legs spread out a bit and locking up your body, it's a bit like becoming a tripod. I disagree about shooting in direct sunlight, you might get good sharpness but you also have to deal with a high dynamic range so you often end up with either blown out whites or underexposed dark areas. There is a tradeoff here I think. Also colours will pop a lot more in very diffuse light. I like diffuse light as long as there is a lot of it, and if it's not at right angle to you shooting, so during noon would be a bad time.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
100 pct agree not shooting in bright full mid-day sun which I mention in lots of other videos.
@roberty.9569 Жыл бұрын
I'm formerly a newspaper freelancer who hasn't taken paid work in ten years and I'm starting to get back into photography these last two years, so your videos are a very helpful find for me. I'll even be dabbling in portrait work, something I haven't really done before.
@jameskurzynski2386 Жыл бұрын
I've improved so much as a wildlife photographer because of your videos Simon. Thank you for these posts!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Welcome James!
@tmewborn1 Жыл бұрын
His Video's have helped me a lot in Local High School Action Sports.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
@@tmewborn1 so many of the techniques are the same!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
James, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@jameskurzynski2386 Жыл бұрын
@@simon_dentremont I'd be honored! :)
@dark30exposure96 Жыл бұрын
I am just getting into photography as a hobby, and this advice is very, very much appreciated!! Well done!!
Жыл бұрын
Great explanation, thank you
@M123OCT Жыл бұрын
I'm happy to admit that I'm a novice, but I still learn a lot from your videos. I like the concise, no-nonsense approach. Thank you for the work you put into them.
@olivernikander5251 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video and great advice. I'm still quite new to photography and I struggled with getting long-range images sharp, and your advice helped me getting my images a lot more sharp when shooting long-range! Thanks!
@jc_alpha Жыл бұрын
Probably the best video I’ve seen on getting sharp photos. Very informative and explained well. Thank you!
@thepurpleufo Жыл бұрын
Never have I ever heard this topic discussed and explained so clearly. Amazing. Thank you.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Where are my viewers from? Let me know where you live! I’d love to know!
@esrAsnataS Жыл бұрын
Kent in the UK. Keep up the great content.
@remy53t25 Жыл бұрын
Good Day Simon, I'm over in Ontario Canada, How's thing in Nova Scotia? Hoping to visit there soon
@BillSJ Жыл бұрын
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… another great video!
@tonyg5591 Жыл бұрын
Lancashire, UK
@timothybrake6795 Жыл бұрын
Gander, Newfoundland! I love your content, and photography. It's very inspirational.
@oogoldyooimvu2548 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, even for a general photographer who does it for personal pleasure, it still makes a big difference to know you can improve those shots.
@PR03 9 ай бұрын
This video is definitely awesome! Thank you so much dear Simon for the informative tips, especially the stabilizing tips at the end ❤❤
@juleshorse9056 Жыл бұрын
Great tips. An additional one regarding technique. I come from a rifle shooting background and as a trained marksman, the standing (weight two-thirds on one front/left leg), holding (as you describe), breathing and shutter rolling (as you describe) techniques are each key. The breathing technique is also important. Take the shot either at the top of the inhale or the bottom of the exhale. As one breathes in/out the upper body moves and with it the camera, but at either the top or bottom of the breath the upper body is momentarily still. That is when to take the picture. It matters less whether one opts for the top of the inhale or bottom of the exhale, but I prefer the former. Hope that helps.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I too shot rifles and archery and breath is important!
@BruceBretzlaff Жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I have the same background.
@charliebrownn6622 Жыл бұрын
and dont drink caffeine !
@gilgemash Жыл бұрын
Yah. That's good advice. I find then, the remaining body vibrations, heartbeat, for example, carry over to shake. Using tripods & cables / remote the preferable. 🌙🐰
@mrbrooks9969 Жыл бұрын
For me, exhale(bottom) works better. Seems like my heart rate slows a bit.
@sgrsgrsgrsgrsgr Жыл бұрын
Simon, I can't thank you enough for the wealth of knowledge you share with us: I went from "OK" pictures (motion blur, low contrast, etc) to some pictures that my friends don't believe I took. Best compliment ever! :)) All pretty much thanks to you! So, if you ever come down south 790 miles to New England, you're invited to an ACME NEIPA beer or a coffee. Thanks again!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Simon_PieMan Жыл бұрын
The best tip is to go out and take more photos. Great video.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@TediumGenius Жыл бұрын
Great advice without getting into the weeds of the highly technical- it gives improving photographers a good toolkit to analyze their technique, their equipment, and deployment. In this way they can identify their own personal challenges and improve. At first I was a bit confused why you did not delve into the digital side- (e.g., adjusting the camera's in-body focus settings,) but, as I've seen in my own photography, this is usually the last place you need to fiddle. And, it can change with the individual lens, I think. Great video!!
@inmyfreetyme Жыл бұрын
All GREAT information. Thanks 4 sharing. Happy 2023! Cheers!
@wbajzek Жыл бұрын
I did a lot of bird photography in 2020 and struggled with this a lot, and for a while felt I needed a better camera, but in the end, I added a decent flash and started getting better sharpness and colors than I ever thought my 10-year-old camera could deliver. I'll take your other tips into consideration too. Thanks!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Great!
@DrClumber Жыл бұрын
My biggest challenge... realising my 'diopter adjustment' had made my viewfinder unfocussed and me not realising! Took me ages to realise!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
oh dear!
@ddmarty Жыл бұрын
I've known lots of people who think it's their eyesight making the viewfinder blurry. I think the diopter is a little known option from the 35mm film days.
@markborder906 Жыл бұрын
Great point. I had my cataracts done at the end of last year, haven’t altered the diopter. I will do so tomorrow. Thanks for the reminder.
@der_kanadier 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for getting straight into it after a short into.
@Rickyleestjohn Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another fantastic video filled with awesome real world experience and information. I had not heard, "Laboring under correct knowledge" before. Thank you for this. Years ago I was told, "The harder you work, the luckier you will be" and I can say this has been true for me.
@frugeon9318 Жыл бұрын
Great Video! Awesome tips. Being an amateur photographer myself, all these tips are very helpful. Keep them coming. Great work.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@richierich9759 Жыл бұрын
Simon, you are indeed a craftsman of wildlife photography. Just when I thought you had run out of things to teach me, I should have known. Thanks for sharing my friend! I’m still the student and you the master.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Too kind!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Richie, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@richierich9759 Жыл бұрын
@@simon_dentremont yes, of course
@szinski 8 ай бұрын
Your advice about shooting through a window is spot-on. After receiving my shiny new RF100-500mm L lens, I proceeded to test its sharpness. It was a cold winter day and I was inside shooting through an open window at 500mm. The subject was my mailbox off in the distance. I was dismayed that I couldn't get a sharp image. After many failed attempts, I put the camera on a tripod and used live-view to see what was going on. I disabled stabilization and used manual focus to get the mailbox numbers sharp. Then I watched as the image repeatedly went in/out of focus as I was sitting there doing nothing. After an "ah-ha!" moment, I realized it was due to the heat waves from my warm house, open window, and cold outdoors. I closed the window and the problem was solved.
@cathyfraser6524 11 ай бұрын
Very informative! I’ve been shooting a long time and it’s always helpful to hear these things over again, just to reinforce the information in my mind ❤
@rickgamache9389 Жыл бұрын
LOVE your no nonsense approach to education. What a breath of fresh air! Beautiful work! Subscribed.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Rick, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@rickgamache9389 Жыл бұрын
@@simon_dentremont Sorry Simon, I don't check my messages here often. Yes, please feel free to use my comment in your course and any other material you wish. Great work! Thank you!
@michaelnofz6195 Жыл бұрын
I’m new to photography, Simon. By watching just a few of your outstanding instructional videos, I believe I’ve taken giant steps forward already. It’s nice to get tips for better photos, but your videos go further in explaining the “why” behind the tip. This is excellent, since knowledge is empowering. I’ve already used the knowledge gained from you to take some bird photos that surprised and delighted me. This has given me big motivation to pursue this hobby further. Keep up the great work. You’re making a difference in the lives of people like me. By the way, I live in a small town in central Wisconsin, near a beautiful glacier lake.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
welcome!
@zeitakulobusta9708 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful, thank you! Great refresher and the heat haze/waves, even around a car, was a killer tip. Same as in so many fields, it's the accumulation of positives that contribute to the whole.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Michael, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@johnnycrawley3768 Жыл бұрын
WOW, Actual information without overemoting drama. Great!!
@Mellocean Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the help! Will be making use
@johndvoracek1000 Жыл бұрын
I knew 95% of this, but I can only perform about 25% before the target has run or flown away. Maybe that's the difference between a pro and an amateur. Very well organized and thorough lesson!
@davej3952 Жыл бұрын
Practice
@yosaifcohain821 Жыл бұрын
Hello Simon, This is a wonderful lesson on sharpness. I will refer it to my students as you taught it better than I can. My thanks.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@stevespilker7640 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do these instructional videos. I took notes.
@davidbeltran1816 5 ай бұрын
Love this with examples and going directly to the point!
@emowalter1 Жыл бұрын
Youre posting great videos! This is the best "bird specific" photography channel on the Tube Thanks Simon
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Walter, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@anupew3276 Жыл бұрын
1 more tip - shoot in continous mode, get 3-5 shots series each press of shutter. It helps stabilise when you press/release shutter button. You can be as gentle as you want, you will apply additional pressure or release pressure, which can move your camera. While holding button down you apply constant pressure which wont move your camera so if you move camera with pressing button, it will be stable by the time you make second/third photo.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@laurensiemens1436 10 ай бұрын
My dad got me taking pictures. He would tell me to plan my shot before taking out the camera. So to this day when i get to a destination i get out and plan my composition. It becomes an art when you get some great pictures. Excellent video thank-you
@NawlinstoVegas 10 ай бұрын
Love your Videos. The More I watch, the more I learn and it's demystifying the camera that then leads to great photos.
@davidberk4907 Жыл бұрын
One other technique that helps is using the rear autofocus button rather than the shutter for focusing. I saw a marked improvement in my photo sharpness after using this technique. Also, make sure the vibration reduction on the lens(VR) is switched on if you are shooting hand held.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I use back-button focus myself.
@Lukemasonmedia Жыл бұрын
Do you hold the AF button while you’re taking the shot? Or just press it once? Im on a Fuji xt4 if it’s different on different cameras
@blackice5649 Жыл бұрын
Are you talking about “back button” focus?
@davidberk4907 Жыл бұрын
@@blackice5649 Yes
@davidberk4907 Жыл бұрын
@@Lukemasonmedia I have the Nikon D850. I hold the back AF button down while shooting. It works quite well.
@joychip5994 7 ай бұрын
I watched all the way through, but to be honest, I’m still none the wiser. I think it’ll take me a long time to understand because there’s so many parameters on my DSLR.It’s a nightmare I will save it to watch again
@muralinarayanamurthy3705 4 ай бұрын
Sir...if only I had come across your channel a bit earlier, i would have committed far less errors and worked on the technique. Your content and teaching is absolutely brilliant to the point. Thank you very much
@cgiovanni5982 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Man this is the most detailed video I've ever seen. great job you are a pro
@Bigweave74 Жыл бұрын
I've been shooting for over a decade and it's still imperative to watch videos like this in my opinion. We often forget the analytics of our basic skills as they become "muscle memory" over time.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
thanks so much!
@Max-Kramer Жыл бұрын
It's just indicates how slow you are, unfortunately...
@Bigweave74 Жыл бұрын
@@Max-Kramer ohhhhh internet tough guy here.
@humblegamer8935 Жыл бұрын
@@Max-Kramer weirdo
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Jared, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@woodlandsofcanada Жыл бұрын
I just discovered you channel, and I must say that you are on of the best, and most knowledgeable photographers on KZfaq.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that
@shanestewart4905 Жыл бұрын
UK here, thank you for this channel. It firms and sharpens old knowledge with some nice new gems to be discovered.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@kiagreenwood845 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these tips. You have pointed things out that I haven't heard on any other KZfaq videos.
@clintonpeters6335 Жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of KZfaq photography tips, and I must commend you on sharing these insightful ways of getting better shots. I immediately tried the recommendations in this video, and have been practicing. Good news is, I can see the images getting better and better. Thank you for sharing!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Clinton, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@clintonpeters6335 Жыл бұрын
@@simon_dentremont No problem at all. You're welcome to 🙂
@LCDigital92 Жыл бұрын
I started wildlife photography about a month ago. I live in Los Angeles and it’s been pretty much nonstop overcast and cloudy since before I started. I’m “satisfied” with my beginner photos with very basic gear, but I really want to see how better light affects the sharpness.
@Paul-in-Missouri Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you! I've watched your videos for a couple of months, and have learned more than any other photo/camera channel. As an aside, your video and personal style are great.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@TAdams-hx9lk Жыл бұрын
So appreciate your clear and thoughtful instruction. You do cover a lot in short order though so I have to watch twice to make sure I "get it". Thanks soo much from Oregon.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@shawnmurdock8059 Жыл бұрын
Nice video and great tips. My little tip, use a shutter release cable/remote to take pictures. On the releases I have, pushing the button half way down will open the shutter and lift up the mirror (DSLR). Then after a few seconds you can depress the button to actually take the picture. I mostly use this when take night sky / astrophotography or when I am doing macros, both of which I am using a tripod. The mirror movement can cause vibrations that will show up - especially on star pictures.
@SoulStoneSeeker Жыл бұрын
buy mirrorless XD if and when you can
@PaulMansfield Жыл бұрын
Use a wireless remote, many cameras can be controlled over WiFi with a smartphone app. Or use the self timer so the camera/tripod will settle after pressing the shutter button.
@frankmcbride7051 Жыл бұрын
I have been making my living with video and still photography for more than three decades. This was the first of your videos I have encountered and I must compliment your presentation, delivery and results. Your tips can be helpful to someone of any experience or skill level. I know I will never know it all, and some of the things I did know you helped me better understand why they are true. Count me as a subscriber and appreciative of your helpful communication.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@VideoPod Жыл бұрын
Yup, I agree.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Frank, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@frankmcbride7051 Жыл бұрын
@@simon_dentremont Simon, I thought I had replied to this but don't see it here. Sorry for that. Please feel free to use my comment as you like.
@andrewtongue7084 7 ай бұрын
Excellent, Simon !
@monastra7 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, the best Photography sharpness, KZfaq video I’ve ever seen well done
@VideoPod Жыл бұрын
Great Video! Every Photographer could use this no matter what stage he's at. It's also a good refresher! Thank You Simon. Murph.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Murph, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@VideoPod Жыл бұрын
@@simon_dentremont Sure, Happy to help.
@moskitoh2651 Жыл бұрын
Golden hour is my preferred light.
@Running-withscissors Жыл бұрын
GREAT point about heat. Im down in sunny Florida and it's a real challenge when shooting dog sports like herding, hunting or even lure coursing. I am disabled and have had to overcome my own shaking, but I also shoot many times laying down which makes panning a real challenge in reducing camera shake.
@Tekenre 5 ай бұрын
Wow, i just learnd so much in under 8 minutes! This was clear, straight to the point valuable lessons for a beginner like me. Thank you so much for this!
@issataysissemali3203 Жыл бұрын
I'm shooting film (usually street stuff). But then, I'm thinking of maybe trying out wildlife photography sometime. And just for people like me there is a deeply modified Soviet Zenit camera commonly known as "Photographic Rifle". Basically it's a modified Zenit with a sniper rifle-like stock, and shutter button hooked up to the trigger. It looks convenient for this kind of stuff. I guess I'll try it out sometime, even though its a bit expensive compared to other Soviet cameras I own (It's around the same price as Praktikas where I live). So I gotta save a bit of money
@SilentKnight43 Жыл бұрын
Good refresher tips for us pros and amateurs alike. Having shot pro for decades, it's always a good reminder to stay in good practice with some techniques. Over the years I've gotten away from using a tripod doing outdoor scenic photography - tending to rely on the VR on my Nikkor lens, elbows-in and other little techniques to stabilize. But when going back over shots from many years ago I notice my tripod shots had a slight more tack sharpness to them that I seem to have lost these days. So I'm dusting off the Manfrotto more often and trying to get back into the habit again of including it in my kit. Cheers from Niagara Falls, Ont. Great vid!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Hey Silentknight, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@SilentKnight43 Жыл бұрын
@@simon_dentremont By all means, sure...be my guest. I'd be pleased by the inclusion.
@christianhume7618 Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanations! Thanks for this.....love your explanations of micro-contrast and shooting through shimmering air!
@user-sy8dv1dr3k 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Simon this was excellent
@Sekhmet6697 Жыл бұрын
4:30 mind: blown. This is the first time I hear someone explaining why smaller apertures produce sharper images. Great video!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@need100k Жыл бұрын
Same here. I was surprised that I hadn't known that already. I always tend to prefer smaller apertures for better depth of field, but I never thought about it for better sharpness. I loved this video.
@SteveHill68K Жыл бұрын
Be aware that a lens will have a specific aperture where it's at its sharpest. Just because you can go down to f/22 you might find instead that f/9 is where the lens is the sharpest. As the video states, best to find out for yourself through experimentation (or look online for someone else who has done the work).
@sterby1 Жыл бұрын
Also it is not true at all. Look up circle of confusion.
@Homs86 Жыл бұрын
also same, i knew it was that way (i shoot with old md rokkor lenses), but i didnt know why. now it makes total sense :D
@need100k Жыл бұрын
All outstanding recommendations. As an experienced amateur photographer, I learned a few things here. One other thing I suggest is using a shorter lens whenever possible. The longer the lens the more you'll see movement, and will require faster shutter speeds to compensate.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Agree!
@vjekoslavgrguric8404 2 ай бұрын
Hvala na korisnim uputama!
@htconex19062012 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for breaking down, your videos are very exciting and easy to understand
@jaakkooksa5374 Жыл бұрын
One stabilization technique that I sometimes use is that I attach my tripod, which weighs maybe about 3 kilograms, to my camera, in folded position. I can grab the folded-up tripod with my left arm and the SLR body with my right hand, and press them against my chest and my head. Whether I am panning on something, or just trying to hold the camera steady at a fixed direction, camera shake is greatly reduced by the weight, bulk and added support that the folded-up tripod provides.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
i’ve stuck the bottom of my monopod onto my belt buckle…works!
@dilippentu9177 Жыл бұрын
NO MATTER HOW EXPERIENCED I AM, YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE USEFUL REMINDERS. YOU ARE DOING GREAT SERVICE TO THE PROFESSIONAL PASSIONATE PHOTOGRAPHERS. THANKS A LOT. DILIP KUMAR PENTU
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Dilip, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@zampination Жыл бұрын
Best channel ever. I am capable at many genres of photography and just recently bought an old tamron 200-500mm lens for my a7iii and watched tens of videos of yours before going out shooting some ducks. Oh man! Instant Quality on my first take on wildlife! Now it's more a matter of getting better poses and getting some more solo action while their flapping their wings around. So much fun but this genre is so tiring i couldn't believe it. I almost felt as tired as when i was going fishing. Good stuff! Thank you very much Simon
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@qubafootbag 7 ай бұрын
Tips on your channel are pure gold
@Methodical2 Жыл бұрын
With DSLR cameras you also may have to do the Micro AF adjustment with your lens and camera bodies if it's front or back focusing. The fact that I don't have to do this anymore with mirrorless cameras was worth it for me to move to mirrorless, but I did hold onto my 1DX because, well, it's a tough body.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
So true! It is nice to not worry about it.
@alansach8437 Жыл бұрын
The single biggest advantage of mirrorless in my opinion, and there are many. I would futz around and futz around with a micro adjustment on my digital SLR. I would think I had it, and my wife would look at it and say "looks a little back focused to me!" Then I would futz some more!! Like a six-way power seat in a car I was never happy!
@rudysnell5079 Жыл бұрын
Glad someone mentioned Micro AF adjustment. I recently purchased a used, highly acclaimed, F1.4, "Nifty Fifty" and was very disappointed with it's sharpness. I purchased an inexpensive dslr auto focus target and found the lens was badly front focusing. After adjustment the lens is now tack sharp.
@Methodical2 Жыл бұрын
@@rudysnell5079 It's definitely worth testing all EF lenses to see if Micro AF is needed or to tweak that very last bit of focusing. What system did you use?
@rudysnell5079 Жыл бұрын
@@Methodical2 Actually it was a Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 on a 6D body. The necessity for Micro AF adjustment with that lens is not uncommon.
@WarpDad Жыл бұрын
One more thing to check: the resolution and or quality level (depending on your digital camera) of the saved jpeg/raw image. If you have an older digital camera, this is where you may see a longer lapse of time between shots because the camera's CPU may be lagging between shots.
@Micro-Moo Жыл бұрын
I would say, just raw. Why JPEG? By the way, JPEG as a standard is dead a long time ago.
@mikafoxx2717 8 ай бұрын
@@Micro-MooJPEG, like MP3, is outdated by a couple decades but here to stay.. at least webp's and avif's and such are getting use online on web pages that you don't realize
@Micro-Moo 8 ай бұрын
@@mikafoxx2717 «getting use online on web pages that you don't realize...» Who do you think doesn't realize it? The WebP problem is a low pixel format, only 8 bits per channel.
@ZirgandFeather Жыл бұрын
ive watched so many tutorials/tips. You are the best. please keep going
@aircrafts6tge222 Жыл бұрын
Had to subscribe, you’re straight to the point and don’t waste time like other KZfaqrs and it’s spot on, thinking from another way
@Twobarpsi Жыл бұрын
Biggest tip for me, and the most frustrating to discover, was stopping down my lenses! I have found the sweet spot on all my lenses, through trial shooting, and it made a HUGE DIFFERENCE!!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Right!
@kevinp6823 Жыл бұрын
My bonus tip: When shooting a moving object shoot in burst mode because at least one of every five images will be in focus. Camera dependant of course.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
True! I cover that in some of my other videos, like how to shoot birds in flight.
@Nortonsnorton Жыл бұрын
I also do that! One mistake I learned from was not to be zoomed up too close, your picture can be custom cropped later but you need the full object in there to start with!
@kevinp6823 Жыл бұрын
@@Nortonsnorton Exactly 👍 It's also cheaper (in the long run) and more practical to buy a slightly more expensive camera with double the megapixels like a Sony Alpha 7R V where you no longer need to spend thousands of dollars on lenses because you can now crop the image to your heart's content.
@angelobucciarelli8020 Жыл бұрын
I look forward to all of your photos and click the like for you. It is the least we can do for the valuable content you share. I’m in London, Ontario and I think you have very clear concise information in all your videos. Greatly appreciated!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@jstmeknz87 Жыл бұрын
I would have never thought about half this stuff. Subscribed. Thank you!!
@WernerBirdNature Жыл бұрын
Those are very solid and well founded tips Simon! I tried to apply them last Sunday, but only partially succeeded when shooting a kingfisher. In decent light, I could use 1/2000 at ISO 3200, using my 420-700 wide open at F10. While the bird was sitting the sharpness was perfect, allowing me to confirm statements from Jan Wegener and Duade Paton the 100-500 with TC1.4 doesn't require stopping down. However: when the kingfisher made his dive, I got a few great shots where I didn't really observe motion blur, but yet it wasn't nearly as sharp as while he was sitting still. In hindsight, I think I should have stepped down to F13 or F14, because as good as the R5 eye-AF is, it was trailing the fast dive, so I guess he was no longer in my focal plane (which actually isn't a flat plane but rather a shell of a big sphere around me). Could you confirm this assumption from your experience ?? And I'm watching you from Belgium.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
The focal plane is pretty flat at long focal lengths. The issue is probably one of accurately tracking the movement of the bird. You need to follow its speed accurately to continue to get sharp pics.
@WernerBirdNature Жыл бұрын
@@simon_dentremont The flatness of the focal plane is indeed one issue, but this can be adapted by stopping down the aperture (at some cost of course). He was at about 33m, but he dives so sudden I was already happy to be feathering the shutter at right moment. He's so fast I doubt attempting to sudden follow his dive (and manual track him) is nearly impossible. I'm using AF sensitivity settings which I picked up from Jan and so far it served me well in many conditions. Maybe in this specific case with little distractions, I should have tried more aggressive AF settings ?
@maddoxx6250 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel a few days ago and I love it. 🎉 You bring everything to the point. Greetings from Germany
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Danke!
@jean-robertpoulin3785 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon for all your videos. Your explanations are always crystal-clear. What was still unclear for me as I watched other videos becomes easy after watching yours. Continue your excellent work, it is highly appreciated. I'm from Montreal Quebec.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Merci JR!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Hey JR, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@pedade02 9 ай бұрын
Thanks, clear, straight forward and very usefull....
@algi1 Жыл бұрын
When I worry about camera movement I like to use a 2 second timer, so I don't have to worry how hard I press the shutter button.
@kamathln 2 ай бұрын
Dont know about modern cameras, but my old Canon 1100d had a remote socket that took in a 2.5mm jack which was common in many earphones back then. You could modify some cheap earphones (with a call receive button) to act like a shutter remote.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Be careful of someone offering prizes via telegram in my name! It isn’t me!
@rodeorocks Жыл бұрын
WOW! So much information in a single view. Kudos!
@Dos4gw Ай бұрын
"I know you can do it".. words to live by. Thanks.
@Methodical2 Жыл бұрын
I always see photographers out shooting in One Shot (evidence by the beep). I had a conversation with a photographer who was complaining about out of focus images while we were out photographing fishing Eagles. I explained to him the difference between One Shot and Ai Focus. He was unaware of Ai Focus. I had him switch to Ai Focus and had him just track a flying Seagull to see the affects of the focus. He was like a kid in candy store. You'd be amazed that people do not take the time to read the manual or hello go on YT. I sold my friend my 1D4 and he kept having questions, while we were out shooting of course, I tried to help but told him that he needs to spend some time with the manual and YT because I may miss shots yapp'n on camera settings etc. I ok helping but when you don't take the time to help yourself, I'm done.
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks for sharing!
@mosswareproaudio6328 Жыл бұрын
Qustion: Why are you pissed off? You look so angry. I don't even have the audio on and you look mean!!!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
lol. I don’t use a telepromter so I go through my script from memory, and I’m concentrating too hard!
@jmoss99 Жыл бұрын
I agree. He needs to look less like a sweaty sex offender and more like a photographer. His points are good and his example photos are really good. I use lighting to eliminate hard shadows.
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