I have a Benro TMA37C tripod with the Benro GD3WH geared head that I just purchased. I was frustrated with the stability of my MePhoto tripod as well as my inability to get the tripod and ball head leveled for panorama shots. With my new Benro kit, the panorama’s are a breeze. I could’ve be happier with the Benro setup. It is rock solid. By the way, I like the first composition of the bridge. This is my first time visiting your channel. I’ll have to explore it some more.
@wallybeep3 жыл бұрын
Sweet video, James. Seem to be following an increasing group of terrific British landscape photos. Heaton, Gibbs, Hardcastle and now Mr. Brew. Look forward to more!
@paulcomptonpdphotography4 жыл бұрын
Wow what a crazy little bridge it’s amazes me how people make these great couple of images.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
It's a really amazing little bridge! Thanks for watching Paul :-)
@owlinthewood4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my Benro for six years. Clever, flexible and great value for money.
@CultureAgent4 жыл бұрын
Love the wee bridge, thanks for sharing and happy new tripod James.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Thanks for watching 👍
@Retirement_Life4 жыл бұрын
Another great video and a couple of stunning images!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you John 🙂🙏
@janm24734 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful images, James. Love that bridge. What a find..
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jann 🙂
@mattnovak58964 жыл бұрын
What a hidden gem that is!😳 very nice photos !👊🏼😎
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt - much appreciated 🙂
@johnbianchi64304 жыл бұрын
I've been using the Benro GD3WH for over a year and I love it. I bought it originally for macros. It allows me to control the camera movement in each axis without affecting the other two axes. After using it for a while I found this control also improved my landscape photos so now I use the GD3WH exclusively. The control you have when positioning your camera is unbelievable. You dial in the picture you want to shoot. The only negative I found to using the head was that you can't elevate the camera more than 30 degrees. Which is needed during astro-photography. To go further than 30 degrees of elevation, I simply shorten the back leg of the tripod.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! That is a very interesting point on the 30 degree angle, I'll keep that in mind when astro shooting
@richardmeyers40154 жыл бұрын
I have had the same Benro setup for over a year - NO REGETS. My workround for the "elevation issue" is simply to mount the camera the other way around with the clamp knob directly under the lens. This enables an elevation of 90 degress.
@johnbianchi64304 жыл бұрын
@@richardmeyers4015 I tried that work-around but found I was fumbling with the controls so I just kept the same orientation and dropped the leg. Either way lets you use an excellent tripod head for all your work.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
@@richardmeyers4015 Thanks for the tip :-)
@RobOutenPhotography4 жыл бұрын
What a gem of a location you have discovered James. Two excellent compositions and detailed explanations to boot, what more can we want for a vlog. Thanks for sharing Mate, 👍📸
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Rob! It certainly is a gem of a location, I feel bad for even sharing it. Locations like this are special because they are left alone and forgotten about. The kind of place you could sit all day in complete peace 👍
@RobOutenPhotography4 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto don't post the gps co-ordinates!! Lol.👍📸
@MrFreakwent4 жыл бұрын
I've had the same geared head for three months. Love using it,stong but lighter than other geared heads. Smooth and easy to compose,level,and adjust just right! The plate retention is a good feature as well. No over tightening or getting too loose when adjusting. Just . . smooth. Holds my heaviest lens just fine.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Very encouraging!
@MrFreakwent4 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto The only drawback so far is that true 90° portrait tilt may require an L bracket IF using a camera utilizing a flip screen.
@dougscott30894 жыл бұрын
Many years ago, 1989 to 1998 when I had my own camera shop & studio I was using a Benbo clone tripod mated to a Manfroto pistol grip head, it enabled me to work very quickly & once I released the pistol grip the head stayed right where I wanted it to be, also the head came with a QR system so swoping cameras was a doddle, the only drawback was the weight, but as a studio tripod it was ideal, if you are not au fae with the Benbo marque it can move from ground level to many feet in the air rapidly.
@pavelviktor754 жыл бұрын
Great video man. Yeah that little bridge is really cool 😊
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Pavel
@RalphGoldsmith4 жыл бұрын
A couple of lovely images, the second one was better for me, both because of the light but also that nice red colouring in the rock on the far side. The new tripod looks great. I used to use the Manfrotto geared head. Great for setting up really precise compositions. The only issue I had with it was the weight and that it made the tripod very top heavy when I was carrying it on the rucksack for long periods. So I bought a ball head for using when I was hiking with the intention of swapping them over depending on use. Gradually, over time, I just stopped using the geared head and eventually sold it. I'll look forward to seeing how you get on with the new tripod and head in the future
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ralph. The consensus seems to be the second shot was better from the comments made. Interesting you point out the red rock, I'm colour blind so that didn't jump out to me at the time but I can see it now. Very eye catching framed by the arch (got lucky there!). Yeah the Benro geared head is about 300g heavier than the ball head I was considering. The big question is whether that extra weight will be worth it. I'll only be able to figure that out over time - watch this space 👍
@joetagg19614 жыл бұрын
Nice video James. Always wanted to shoot in Ireland, my ancestors are from Antrim. Keep posting, I look forward to seeing more!!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joseph 👍
@TimberGeek4 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a reasonably priced set of carbon fiber legs and a used 3 axis head to go on them, I'm hoping to get out for a first test run tomorrow. I think the main reason why many landscape photographers go for a ball head (combined w/an L bracket) is weight, this new setup with that heavy duty head weighs as much as my old 1980s aluminum Coastar although it's got a lot more reach and a quick release.
@RonPlanche2554 жыл бұрын
Loved the first image! Was blown away by the second image... who would have thought? I have a Swiss cube 3 gear head. Ridiculously priced, ridiculously heavy, awkward to use as well... but precise as hell. Despite the weight, price and inconvenience it gives me a great steady, level platform that is second to none. If you do any panos, a geared head is a bonus. I have a ball head, never use it unless I need two cameras on the go.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Ron and sharing your thoughts :-)
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Ron and sharing your thoughts :-)
@andychattaway56204 жыл бұрын
Great video and great images mate. I got the same Benro recently - great value for money.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Andy! It certainly is, feels like it should be double the cost. A bargain!
@stevemayne8067 Жыл бұрын
Great video and my preference was the 2nd shot . Olive on the edge of exmoor and need to investigate it more with my camera .
@alanbrunelle15464 жыл бұрын
I actually liked the first photo more - I tend to find I like the water coming towards me rather than a way in these type of shots, but more over I just think it all came together better. Both were wonderful though - and your explanations were very interesting. Thanks for sharing your artistry & expertise!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Alan :-)
@warrenswales56934 жыл бұрын
Two top images James. Never understood why so many landscape toggers use ball heads, since as you say they move in all directions when trying to frame a shot. I have the same Benro set up, and composition framing is just so much easier.and rewarding given you control 3 axes minutely. Get yourself longer spikes though. Will include a link. Got them after watching them used by Simon Baxter and he told me where to get them. The tripod is such great value for money and at Xmas Benro usually offer 20% off both items for an even better bargain. 😁
@warrenswales56934 жыл бұрын
Spikes not currently not available on Amazon, but I managed to get them off ebay. So well made as well and with screw on rubber ball feet that are so solid. 👌 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00VRAL1BY/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
@@warrenswales5693 Thanks for sharing your thoughts Warren. Didn't know that Benro offer 20% at xmas...should have waited haha! I'm very impressed with the setup so far. Those spiked feet look great too, I'll see if I can secure any 👍
@jeitrheim4 жыл бұрын
I use the same combination of tripod and head, and I'm very pleased with it. I mount the camera the opposite way of what i saw you did, so that I have the up/down control knob on "my" side of the head. Love this part of equipment.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Ah that's really interesting. I probably mounted it wrong to be honest. I'll need to use it a bit longer to figure out exactly how to use it to its max. Thanks for sharing your insights Jakob :-)
@derekgillan73144 жыл бұрын
Lovely 2nd image, glad to see you are happy with the new Benro.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Derek! Yeah so far so good but will need a lot longer to fully get used to it. Using the geared head feels rather alien so far 👽
@chrishill24894 жыл бұрын
Nice vlog and gorgeous location James. I have the same set up of tripod and head and wouldn’t be without it, especially when the wind picks up. When you plant it you know it’s going nowhere fast. I also changed the feet for really right stuff rock claws for addled grip. Bit heavier than others but as said it stays put. Love both images but if had to make a choice the second for the light. Cracking vlog mate well done💯🤓📸🇬🇧👍🤪❤️
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris! Thanks for sharing your experiences with this setup, nice to see someone else using the exact same combo. It feels absolutely solid I must say. Planting it out in the middle of that plunge pool would usually feel risky but it felt very stable. It feels so well built, so I'm eager to see how it performs in some stormy conditions...shouldnt have to wait too long for those given where I live 😂 Thanks for watching 👍
@antonoat4 жыл бұрын
I think you did a great job with the location, excellent images. PS I subscribed.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Much appreciated :-)
@jonathanmcghee95414 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Tripod I use the Aluminium version
@nldazuu4 жыл бұрын
This geared head is great I use it for landscape photography as well as I am out on a business shoot... plus it is not so heavy and it is so safe with the extra twist before releasing your camera from it! Nice vlog of course and nice images!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dave
@robertcsalatimelapse4 жыл бұрын
Great video James! It's very informative and entertaining, I like your style. Both photos are great, probably the 2nd is better because of the lights. I'm curious about your experience with the tripod, I want to change mine as well, so I look forward to your review in a few weeks time. Great work mate, keep it up!!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Robert! Appreiciate your support. I don't like to rush reviews (never get these people reviewing things after 1 hours use), so it will be later in the year before I can deliver any kind of verdict on it. First impressions are good so far but the key question is really how I adapt to the geared head given my ball head background. Back to school temporarily 🤓
@trevorhughes73994 жыл бұрын
Lovely spot James and images. I’ve been using that same head for a while now and have no regrets. So much easier to compose a shot, particularly an intimate composition. You soon get used to the different knobs. Atb
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Trevor! That is very encouraging 🙂
@davidatkinson14134 жыл бұрын
Great video James. Just "discovered" you tonight on KZfaq. I have been using the Benro geared head for just over a year now, having gone back to one after ball heads and love the fine adjustments on 3-axes that you get. - David (Teesside ex-pat living in Canada)
@go-explore4 жыл бұрын
Awesome vlog, nice little find that bridge, intrigued to where it is after seen it on your insta! Few little clues in the video hopeful to see it some day ,
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :-)
@AdrianEvansPhotography4 жыл бұрын
Excellent shots and location, thanks for sharing
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Adrian 🙂
@paultaylorphotography94994 жыл бұрын
Top job mate great new tripod 2nd shot with the light wins hands down 📷❤️
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. Appreciate your thoughts 🙏 I think I agree, 2nd wins for me too
@dcallan8124 жыл бұрын
I have been using the Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Tripod Head for years and its great. Really easy to compose with and solid. Great photos of a hidden gem. 👍
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! That's encouraging, I'm fresh into the world of geared heads 👶
@chrisseveris51264 жыл бұрын
Superb James 👍
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris
@chrisseveris51264 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto James I've watched your video on Lee filters. Are you still using them and do you recommend. I'm looking at a Lee Polariser kit and its bloody expensive!!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
@@chrisseveris5126 Hi Chris, yes I am still using them. They are good but I agree overly expensive. It might be worth considering other brands such as Benro for example :-)
@nwgphotography4 жыл бұрын
Some great images, and what a quirky little find!!?
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yeah I adore shooting locations like this, really feels like pioneering new ground and somewhere free from influences of previous photographers work
@PeterKilley4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial James at the location setup and what a cracking tripod.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Peter 🙂🙏
@mikehart57234 жыл бұрын
Great that you put in the effort to find a location that is special to you. Prefer the second shot, the light makes all the difference.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike - appreciate your thoughts 👍
@simon406074 жыл бұрын
Beautiful created pictures 👍🏻amazing
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@johnsparkes89634 жыл бұрын
Fantastic images James, I love those reddish brown rocks.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Interesting point on the red rocks, I am colour blind so they didn't jump out to me at the time (if you're wondering why I didn't mentioned them haha)
@randallpeck60564 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Randall 🙂
@juddr20014 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning photos!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee 🙂
@shaunnightingale49764 жыл бұрын
Second image is superb James so glad to decided to get a composition from that side the first image was great too but the second is for my eye is best what a brill location . Tripod looks a good bit of kit too James great video once again mate love it, keep up the great work my friend all the best -Shaun.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shaun! Yeah the concensus seems to be the second image is the best. Always good to get opinions in 🙂 I was torn between them. Appreciate your support 🙏
@adrianalfordphotography4 жыл бұрын
This is great news James. I have the D750 and is my back up camera for my D850. You’ll actually find it’s a bit better at astro and video than the D850. It’s a brilliant camera for dynamic range and a little trick is to turn your record button into the ISO button for photos so it feels like the D850. Go to Controls > Assign Record Button > ISO. Good to see you back out and at it mate after the D850 mishap 👍🙏
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
That's a brilliant tip - thanks for the suggestion Adrian :-)
@colliescameraaction89444 жыл бұрын
Really love the second image - for the light - but also because the flow of the water leads you into the image. The bridge looks way bigger than it really is. Great video
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! The power of the wide angle lens, making little foot bridges look like the golden gate haha
@19Photographer763 жыл бұрын
So James, have you tried the Highlight Priority metering mode and only going to -1.7 EV? Great image (first one) and the second had the added color which was awesome.
@JamesBrewphoto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. I usually just leave the camera in the default matrix metering and use histogram to judge shadows and highlights. Works the vast majority of the time 👍
@carlb4014 жыл бұрын
Great location and shots. 4 years ago i decided to upgrade my tripod/ head combination. After months of research i decided against the manfrotto options due to the weight and bulk. Choices at the time were limited and i ended up with the Arca swiss D5. Nice and light and compact, for the tripod i went with a Feisol CT3472 which has been fantastic.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. The geared head was about 300g heavier than the ball head I was considering, whether that extra weight is worth it, i'll just have to work that out over time 🙂
@carlb4014 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto After moving from a 3 way head, which is all i ever used i would never use anything but a geared head. People say they take too long to adjust, but i have found them quicker. No need to unlock - then alter position - lock the handle again. Just turn the knob and position the camera to suit, job done. :)
@ralphwatson70364 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable video. Nicely done. I'm in my second year with the Manfrotto 410 Junior geared head and love it. I do still grab the wrong knob occasionally; it takes some practice but less frustrating for me than ball heads, more precise, and much more stable.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ralph. That's very encouraging to hear. My thinking is that we like to get everything right in the camera as much as possible, so why not extend that thinking to composition framing. With geared head wonky horizons and the need to crop should in theory be less common as you can dial in very precise movements. Looking forward to using it more 👍
@paulm81574 жыл бұрын
Gem of a post and images, James. Verticals worked well, tight crop, water flows, and texture in the stones. Birthday present red jacket, new (unstuck) filter, new tripod and venue - super. Wish you had covered more of exactly how you set up the tripod (beyond leg) for the shoot, and time it took. Had to gasp as you stepped over the bridge - risky business. Animal remains in other posts, as I remember. My guess is that the arch did not frame a sunset or sunrise.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul! Glad you enjoyed it. The polariser is not unstuck yet, I've had to return to Lee for them to fix. I'll hopefully have it back before my next upload and will discuss that. The bridge does not align for sunrise and sunsets as the river flows south to north. A beautiful location though and something a little different from the usual :-)
@NITEHAWK2282 жыл бұрын
No you did not make any mistake using a gear head for landscape photography, Acually i just got a benro tma28a tripod with a gd3wh gear head , its really a game changer !!! Also i would not tell anyone about youre location , That seems to be a very special place , I have acually found some fantastic locations to shoot at around the world , The world must be left in a way god intended it to be , enjoyed .
@tompetersphotography4 жыл бұрын
Great vlog mate, really interesting subject to shoot! The benro looks like a beast I must admit but I’m a 3 legged thing man 😂
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers! It's an absolute UNIT 😂
@attilathehamster67744 жыл бұрын
Stunning images James, from both sides. It is a beautiful example of small scale civil engineering too. I wonder how old that would be as they certainly don't make them like that any more.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sean! I think it has to be over 100 years old. The secluded location has probably helped protect it
@bcegerton4 жыл бұрын
Love those images and that second one really does pop as you say
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very Much Brian 👍
@ChrisHunt44974 жыл бұрын
Beautiful little bridge and love your images. First one is my fave. Well done on being the first person to photograph the bridge. I promise not to try and find it. I would probably get lost anyway and end up like that sheep! 🤣🤣.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris! Not sure I truly am the first to shoot it but I like to tell myself that haha. I'm not 100% sure it was a sheep, may have been another vlogger hehe
@ChrisHunt44974 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
@johnpegram8944 жыл бұрын
I've been using the Manfrotto 410 geared head for some time - I love it as you can set up your composition so much more accurately - it's a bit like using a microscope for those fine adjustments - I've put a arca swiss plate on it to use my L bracket (the Manfrotto version is ridiculously over engineered) - it is heavy but I drop the first section of the tripod down and use it as my walking pole - works well and pays of when I get to my destination.
@markburton33064 жыл бұрын
Love my benro tripod. Tough as old boots. It got full of volcanic sand in Iceland, but it’s very easy to clean
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Benro seem like a fantastic brand from my experiences with them so far
@r.derrickthomas29094 жыл бұрын
I have a geared head as well, its great for those incremental refinements but it often doesn’t go in the kit because of the weight. When you’re trekking a long distance and you’ve got a couple of heavy lenses then the geared head often gets swapped for the ballhead. I know the RRS BH-40 PCLR is easy to use and not nearly as heavy.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts :-)
@Davidd86554 жыл бұрын
Excellent shots James, they’re really well balanced despite the actual circumstances, v interesting to see how you got them :)
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers David. Glad you liked them. Appreciate your support 😊
@snoozinglion85964 жыл бұрын
Gary Gough swears by his geared head too... May have to give one a try sometime... Thanks for sharing those great images!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍
@john-okc4504 жыл бұрын
You will want to practice PANOs, my 1st and only pano with my geared head was a milky way 3 row and was a disaster, because you are not rotating from the center of the tripod. The geared head is great for slowing down and really studying the composition & telephoto alignment is precise, no droop.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice - I've not yet tried a pano with it, will be interesting to see how it performs 👍
@iainmc98594 жыл бұрын
Really nice shots. Funnily enough I've been talking to another tuber about locations that only me and the dead sheep know about. Keep the exact location quiet otherwise in ten years time it will have plastic bottles and barbecue trays lying around it. Been thinking about changing tripod. I've got a Manfrotto (geared head) that is too heavy to carry round, so I just use a cheap light video tripod in the hills, not ideal but works fine with a bit of TLC and not carrying the camera on the tripod. Its forced me into the habit of walking around the site first and looking from different angles, then set up tripod and only after that set up the camera. Geared head or ball head is just photographic fashion, like snap or twist legs. If it works it works.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Iain. Yeah very good point on the litter and BBQ trays, I usually put a location map in my descriptions for locations but in this case I've not done so. I'm probably not going to give out directions either. If people can work out where it is from the footage, then fair play to them, they are probably the type of people who won't ruin the place. The Benro geared head is about 300g heavier than the ball head I was considering - in my head that extra weight will be worth it for the improved accuracy and stability in shooting...however I could be wrong. I'll deliver that verdict in a few weeks / months. Watch this space 👍
@paulcomptonpdphotography4 жыл бұрын
You got that tripod from watching me haha you will love that tripod mate I love love love mine
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Ah do you use the TMA38CL too Paul? Didn't realise. Seems like such a good bit of kit
@paulcomptonpdphotography4 жыл бұрын
No mine is bigger still the 48 and I love it
@63511224 жыл бұрын
I have used my Manfrotto gearhead. my only complaint is the weight of it. use it for my florals and precision is incredible, but the control is simply amazing. your pictures are spot on!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rose!
@alangauld60794 жыл бұрын
I keep looking at geared heads and definitely prefer a 3-way head to a ball-head for landscape work for all the reasons you stated. But they are heavier and bulkier so, on my travel tripod, it's a lightweight ball job. I'll be interested to hear how you adapt to the geared model. BTW I read somewhere that Ross Hoddinott uses a geared head for his macro and landscape work so you won't be alone.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Alan. I'll be sure to post updates on how i'm finding the geared head in future videos :-)
@altusbasson4934 жыл бұрын
May I ask a stupid question? It is a good photo and I like the composition but where is the market for an image like this? Can you share for example what you will do with these two images specifically please.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
I don't really make any money from them. If people want to buy them as prints, great, otherwise that's it. I make very little money from any of my photos in all honesty. Thanks fo watching
@BullitTom4 жыл бұрын
Great video and smashing images. Very interested in the tripod set up too. What camera and lens are you using in the video as well?
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm using a Nikon d850 and Nikon 18-35mm in this video 👍
@thomassalway634 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto Hi James, i realised after your using the D850, then i watched your year review of it too. I've got the nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 and was interested on your infinity focus video too. Great stuff
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
@@thomassalway63 thanks for watching 👍
@rvkphilately4 жыл бұрын
Geared heads are good, but way too large! I will stick to my RRS BH 55 ballhead for now. Very happy with it.
@dakmandotcom66824 жыл бұрын
Is your comment a bit sarcastic.....? Bh 55 is a large piece of equipment on its own
@rvkphilately4 жыл бұрын
@@dakmandotcom6682 Yes, BH55 is large, but not as large as a geared head.
@sveinjarleanglevik17704 жыл бұрын
I bought this head and am very happy with it. But I take a lot of panoramas, and then I used the leveling base on the stand. I have two leveling base, but none of them fit this head because it does not pass the bottom screw / wheel on the head. So I wonder if you know of a leveling base or adapter that fits this head.
@onthemove3014 жыл бұрын
The first image is perhaps an argument for taking an off camera flash with you?
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony, I never use flash in my landscape shooting. It tends to produce very unnatural looking results in my experience. Thanks for watching
@dblissmn4 жыл бұрын
I'd be all over that head for architectural photography but I think I'd find it annoying for landscape--too big and slow to use. As always an enjoyable and informative video. One thing to consider is that the levels in some of these cameras are themselves pretty good--though I've an irritating situation on my D800s where the level on one of them is spot on no matter what way you hold it while the other only likes to be held the "right way up" and the level is out of calibration for holding it upside down or with the grip down when in vertical.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! The benro head has a really nice system with seperate knobs that allow you to turn the gear axis quicker. Definetly slower than ball head but I don't actually find it significantly slower so far
@dominiclester32322 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks. I’m a big fan of this Benro geared head! I’ve gone through two Manfrotto 410 geared heads which seem to get stiffer and also start stiffer than the Benro. I’d love to know where your little bridge is please? I’ll happily credit you on Instagram if I post it.
@karllewis7354 жыл бұрын
Hey? Does that geared head hold your Arca-style L-bracket? Lovely images, as always, by the way.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Karl! Yes, it fits my arca Swiss l bracket perfectly 👍
@karllewis7354 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto Thanks.
@adamsmith65944 жыл бұрын
Beautiful images James. Hope it's all going OK on the IOM just seen the news reports 😕
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Adam! Luckily I don't live anywhere near where the flooding occurred. I count myself very fortunate!
@eltinjones45424 жыл бұрын
I've planned to go out next week but might leave it until the leaves really turn colour? 🤔
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your shooting. Hope the leaves look good for you
@clanelliott03054 жыл бұрын
Photo Two for me and there is no requirement to share the location as it will get ruined very quickly
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Chris - I will be keeping the location secret
@Halfpint714 жыл бұрын
I'm in agreement with other comments here. 2nd image is a corker! Excellent location. Btw, the bridge is 4000 years old, was built by aliens for herding camels..........probably.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. It's certainly a hidden gem! I thought it was nearer 2 million years old and made by wallabies haha
@Halfpint714 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto They've done a better job of it than Trump and his wall 😁
@ianhunter11784 жыл бұрын
You did not say the rough location or which country,---Scotland England Wales or where ?
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Isle of Man 👍
@jaimecifuentes95044 жыл бұрын
Hello James. Nice work. But I believe that your composition was at 2:30 minutes. Second capture is better for my taste. Please, keep the location secret. Not selfies on that one.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Jaime 👍
@owenskene39467 ай бұрын
The bridge could be Roman.
@brendanlawlor39564 жыл бұрын
Interesting that you mentioned about the nerves of going out into the wilderness. This is something that definitely holds me back on landscape photography. Don't know why but it's almost like a stigma, interested to hear others thoughts on this, any experiences?
@tobyjugg62024 жыл бұрын
Nah mate, just pack your kit and get off out - its brilliant on your own - no-one mithering you with inane drivel, got it all to yourself - perfic !! If your windy about the mountains then just go to dales etc to start off with. No-one in their right mind worries about horror stories, injuries etc. A bit of basic planning and away you go.
@maxmillion42164 жыл бұрын
Nice image of the old bridge James. Just think about how it was built. The curve of the stones is what keeps it up. And it was built by hand.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Max. Yeah I was fascinated by it. Looks like a dry stone design and very old. In such a remote location that it must have been incredibly hard work moving all those stones in and shaping them. Wonderful craftsmanship that has stood the test of time 👍
@Anthonyinkz4 жыл бұрын
Expensive on Amazon cheaper on Ebay, as is most things.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Funny you say that, I bought the geared head on Ebay for that exact reason!
@ewelinkaa1614 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know, is this in Peak District?
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
It's the Isle of Man
@WildPhotoShooter4 жыл бұрын
I didn't watch the whole video ....but where is the bridge ?
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
The bridge is seen through most of the video...you must have given up watching pretty quickly haha
@WildPhotoShooter4 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto HaHaHa, very good, It was location I was asking about. thanks
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
@@WildPhotoShooter haha - It's located in the hills of the Isle of Man. Can't say exact location, trying to protect it
@WildPhotoShooter4 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto It's well protected by the Irish sea, there won't be herds of people looking for it. Lovely little bridge though.
@Forthejoyofphotography4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for this very enjoyable video. I just stumbled across it. Photographs of that small bridge are superb. Just shows you never know until you seek and try. With regards to your Tripod and Geared Head choice. Check out this long term review by Lee Pengelly - a landscape photographer - he uses this combo and is 100% pleased with his choice (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oa16qtCjy56sm3k.html). His video and yours - well means I am off to my local photography shop this weekend to pick this combo up for myself!
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Interesting to see some other photographers using the same setup 👍
@dakmandotcom66824 жыл бұрын
The mistake is that more landscape photographers aren't using geared heads......
@gbye0074 жыл бұрын
Maybe they're a bit heavy to lug around.
@dakmandotcom66824 жыл бұрын
@@gbye007 I think if more people had the chance to try one then the absolute convenience and accuracy would far outweigh the sake of carrying an extra mere 500grams or so max
@tobyjugg62024 жыл бұрын
Try lugging them regularly up proper mountains not hills, then you will see why some of us are happy to leave them in a shop window.
@gbye0074 жыл бұрын
Great two images. Don't ever share how to get to that location online please; too many spots being ruined by 7 billion people.
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Totally agree!
@attilathehamster67744 жыл бұрын
P.S. Don't share the location (for reasons that you mentioned earlier in the video).
@SurvivalReview3 жыл бұрын
Save yourself some time and skip to 12 minutes for actual info re: tripod. Thumbs down for HORRIBLE title leading us to believe this is about the tripod. This guy rambled for 12 full minutes to tell you very little about landscape tripod choices.
@joennick14 жыл бұрын
"Not so premium prices" - are you having a laugh?
@JamesBrewphoto4 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, Have a look at Gitzo and Manfrotto alternatives and tell me the Benro isn't more affordable! It's all relative.
@joennick14 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto for a tripod and even a head, that is a premium price. End of.
@oldgrumpyjim50034 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrewphoto Agree my gitzo legs alone were just under £800 few years ago and a gitzo head would have been in excess of £300 but I went with a benro ball head and a geared head for half the price and they are still doing well! So benro is one of the good alternatives just now.