Extreme HIGH ISO photography tricks. Whatever you do, don't do THIS!
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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada. This video will show you my pro tips on shooting in extreme low light situations.
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@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
What’s your favorite crazy-low-light technique? Let us know!
@ardnfast 4 ай бұрын
Hi Simon. I was thinking of getting Topaz and just wondering if you have used it for noise reduction in your astro photography? Great video, as always. Cheers 👌👏
@Marisa_enjoyer 4 ай бұрын
The s-curve adjustment has served me well
@RussellVineyard 4 ай бұрын
I'm thinking ETTR is probably going to be my go-to for low light. I think it's going to work far better for where I live.
@davidgommeren7283 4 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to live a few years in Mwanza (Tanzania). This is less than 2 hours from the western gate of the Serengeti. I would do day trips, leaving at around 4 in the morning (tricky, because driving at night is not allowed and there are roadblocks, but if you explain where you're heading they normally would let you through). If the gate staff was quick enough I could sometimes enter the park before sunrise and position myself at some trees with baboons in them and wait for the morning red to appear in the sky. This gave the opportunity for some fantastic silhouette photos.
@interpolpirate 4 ай бұрын
Ditch the telephoto for a smaller lens with a bigger aperture and get as close as I can. I don't photograph lions though 😂.
@psphotos 4 ай бұрын
No creepy background music, no useless jokes, and no more frequent scene changes. That's Simon for us, bringing the knowledge in most optimal and clean way. Keep up your good spirit! Best wishes from India ❤️
@karolmuskala 4 ай бұрын
Best tip for low light shooting is to watch Simon d'Entremont 😊
@ChunterInfo 4 ай бұрын
Honesty is the best policy
@ArmandoMedia 6 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@theWZZA 4 ай бұрын
My tip: I incorporate rifle shooting concepts for added stability in low light. 1) use my sling for support. Look up what a hasty sling is and use that with your camera strap. 2) Breath hold for stability. Exhale half the air in your lungs and hold before you press the shutter. Hyperventilate ahead of time to oxygenate your blood to lengthen your hold. 3) The rifle shooting positions for standing, kneeling, seated or prone can be easily adapted to photography. I frequently use a squatting position with my elbows resting on my knees. 4) Using paper clips, I made a set of ghost ring sights that I taped to my camera and lens. For birds in flight, I often use these instead of my EVF for fast acquisition and tracking.
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Same! Used to shoot guns and archery.
@clivemilner 4 ай бұрын
Great advice. One needs to get the shot!
@jesss7930 4 ай бұрын
Photo shooting techniques also let me win 35 straight rounds of buckhunter with no practice, so they’re transferable and rewarding in many ways!
@curtsuneson6161 4 ай бұрын
I'm calling the cops
@David_Quinn_Photography 4 ай бұрын
It's very true, do what you would for a rifle. I exhale when I need low shutter speeds and don't have a tripod
@krzysztofg2145 4 ай бұрын
I really like when You share not only perfect shots, but the bad-ones also. It shows realistically how work in the field looks like. Im more a landscape photographer but I watch Your videos for fun& educational purposes. There is always something to learn and just enjoy how you present informations . Cheers!
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@jesss7930 4 ай бұрын
Spray and pray is my absolute go to. And if I’m not happy with my photos, at least there’s usually someone around to go “oooh that’s a fancy camera!” and be impressed with my shutter sounds to make me feel a little better 😂 I also like ignoring that I need to breathe, and holding awkward positions so tightly that I pull muscles. Worth it for the shot!
@vincemahama 4 ай бұрын
Your advice on overexposing (without clipping) in low light is an absolute game-changer for me. I was always under the impression that ISO = noise. It's very liberating knowing that ISO is your friend and that it's not a matter of less is automatically better.
@tothespace2122 Ай бұрын
I didn't quite get that part... If it's low light situation then that implies there isn't enough light to get to the sensor for it to be exposed properly at minimum ISO. So how can you overexpose the image when there isn't enough light in the first place?
@vincemahama Ай бұрын
@@tothespace2122 You're mostly right. If you keep the ISO low, you're going to have to make significant compromises in other areas, for example shutter speed, to correctly (or over-expose) your image. Simon's advice is to avoid under-exposing your image, even if that means increasing your ISO. This is because brightening an under-exposed image in post makes the noise in the image much more visible. To counteract this, you can increase the ISO more so your image is actually slightly overexposed (but not overly clipping to white), then reduce the exposure in post to reduce noise visibility somewhat. Hope that makes sense.
@tothespace2122 Ай бұрын
@@vincemahama Yea but I don't see why this advice is exclusive to low light. If during the day you use high ISO you'll also be forced to use faster shutter speed or higher aperature. The NEED for high ISO always means there will be noise and one can't prevent noise by shifting the histogram right (given that you already have your aperature and shutter speed maximally utilized). It's always best to minimize ISO while getting properly exposed image. There is something called front-end read noise and back-end read noise. Most cameras are not ISO invariant so increasing the ISO and then decresing exposure in post processing is better than using low ISO and then increasing the exposure in post processing. Maybe the video was refering to that? Otherwise the advice can basically be boiled down to: "for any occasion, use the slowest possible shutter speed, the lowest possible aperature and let ISO be what it needs to be".
@interpolpirate 4 ай бұрын
I think I've been subscribed to you for a few months now, you have a really great way of explaining things. Also big respect for showing examples of your own "poor" photos to help others learn. I think a lot of KZfaq photographers are reluctant to make themselves look "bad" and only really show the good shots. The problem is it looks unattainable when someone is seemingly always taking perfect shots and it isn't very helpful to people learning not to see what a given mistake looks like. With your examples I find the "mistakes" very relatable and it also helps me identify when I am making the same error because you have shown me what to look for. And then showing what to do to improve and the incredibly good photos of your own at the end makes me feel I have a much better chance of achieving some good shots of my own. Keep up the good work, thank you!
@alexandermckown1409 21 күн бұрын
Good ideas; also like your encouraging sign-off: "I know you can do it." Thanks for the confidence. Alex
@lionheart4424 4 ай бұрын
ETTR for life! I learnt this from you first. Thanks for educating us, Simon! Waiting for part 2.
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
More to come!
@theWZZA 4 ай бұрын
Spray and pray is my JAM 😅 I've gone as low as 1/30 s. Your videos are the most useful to me, THANK YOU.
@WildpixFPV 6 күн бұрын
You are one of the if not the best teacher(s) I ever had. And at 50, there have been a few... Your enthusiasm and clarity in words and thoughts help me to enjoy every minute of your videos and love learning more and more... 👍👍👍 Thank you a lot and hi from good old Germany!
@simon_dentremont 6 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@Steven_Ray_Photography 4 ай бұрын
Those bee eater shots are insane! You are like a never ending fountain of photography knowledge, my friend haha excellent work!👌🏼
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton!
@AnandaGarden 4 ай бұрын
The bird photos are marvelous. Thanks for an enjoyable session. At 82 I still photograph an annual K-8 school theater event that is quite extraordinary. Like wildlife and birds, theater requires a utility photographer's tool bag. What has completely transformed my theater photography is Adobe Denoise AI. Never before could I shoot at up to ISO 20,000 and deliver amazingly clean photos. After this year's shoot I culled 3,660 photos to 155, applied Denoise AI, then corrected the DNG from Denoise as normal. The parents, students, and teachers were very pleased.
@edgorochowski9709 2 ай бұрын
At last, someone talking common sense and giving some real tips. Thank you.
@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@BarrytheCuda 4 ай бұрын
There are several people blessed in KZfaq content creators, Unmesh Dinda (Piximperfect ) for photoshop tricks, Simon d'Entremont for photography techniques... Again, thank you sir.
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for that!
@dangilmore9724 4 ай бұрын
Spot on! The signal to noise issue is important. I shootvatvup to ISO 12,800 without noise being an issue provided I shove the histogram to the right. If you have enough dynamic range in the actual view, you get a usable image. You can actually "clean up" noise by introducing noise in processing. I figured this out by realizing that how an image looks depends largely upon how it is perceived in final form. This is done in audio recording by introducing "floor noise" that covers up artifacts in the process.
@sunlbx 4 ай бұрын
if you shove the histogram to the right, isn't it the same as shoving it 1 stop lower and setting ISO to 1 stop lower, effectively same shutter speed?
@Tardsmat 4 ай бұрын
Or just add film grain to cover up the noise haha
@evandennis2110 4 ай бұрын
I do mostly concert photography where the light is always very dark, and I find that the motion blur that comes with using slow shutter speeds can actually lead to some pretty unique shots that are properly exposed without having to raise your iso to crazy heights.
@AnandaGarden 4 ай бұрын
Unsolicited suggestion - Adobe Denoise AI might be worth a test. It has transformed my theater photography. We've come so far from Tri-X.
@np3jd37 Ай бұрын
"shoot shoot shoot they are free " , sounds like a nice slogan jajajajajaja outstanding thanks for sharing respectfully form Puerto Rico Jose
@kurtmanderbach8164 4 ай бұрын
We need more of your positive and chill energy down here in the states. Keep em coming! 😎
@samuelsmith6804 25 күн бұрын
The final image is the best real world example, and not just a test rig that i have come across proving high iso doesn’t necessarily mean high noise.
@anthonylujan 4 ай бұрын
love love the tip of your hand at the end of the lens and your brow at the eyepiece. I do this all the time with my 600mm. I'm usually in the forest and high ISO is required. I feel comfy shooting at 8,000 or even 10,000 if I must get the shot. Lowering my shutter and opening up to allow all the light in. I also agree that it doesn't matter what others say, as it's important that you get the shot, especially when we spend thousands of dollars on our trips not to get the shot. Keep on shooting and spreading the love of photography Simon!
@Kruemel93 4 ай бұрын
People like Simon are the only ones allowed to shoot animals ☝️😎because he doesn't kill them and his trophies show what we need to preserve ❤ Thanks for your work here on KZfaq
@SAVAGEAVIATIONYT 4 ай бұрын
Hi Simon! I recently started bird photography with my old Canon SX40. I got a Canon T7 a few days ago. There has not been anyone who has explained photography tips more clearly and thoroughly than you. Thank you for taking me from having super grainy photos to getting photos I’m actually proud of! Amazing tips, keep up the good work!
@sarahtaylor9841 4 ай бұрын
I've only been into photography for about 3 years and I actually am more of a lifestyle family/newborn photographer. BUT you are one of my favourite youtube pros. I love the outdoors and wildlife so of course I love your content but honestly, your guidance and tips have helped me so much in my development, even though our subject matter is different. Thank you for another great video!
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@velayudhanvijayan706 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Mr. Simon for the tip to move histogram to the right rather than go for shutter adjustment. Your bee eater is awesome!
@edcarville6625 Ай бұрын
This is the best video on this topic anywhere I have seen. Very nicely done! I dont have a special tip, except to repeat that taking many shots at a slower shutter speed can result in capturing some great dynamic movement with birds, even if details are blurred. Of course stabilizing the camera is still critical, even though the final photo is less sharp, because you need all the sharpness you can get.
@VTheGonk 2 ай бұрын
Simon... Your content is so refreshing!!! You truly ago against the grains to give photographers options improve their skills, and to use your shared knowledge however they please. What I appreciate the most is how genuine you are, and your generosity to share your experiences.
@cardboardscope 3 ай бұрын
You completely eliminated all the issues I was having with my x-h2 that I wasn't having with a panasonic point and shoot. Fuji should honestly pay you because you made me realize how good this camera actually is, where reviewers just dismissed it. Macro without a flash because I'm shooting at 1/2000 in sunlight with an ISO of 12800 and f/8? Best shots I've taken. You're incredible.
@pradippatel9345 4 ай бұрын
I love your enthusiasm, Simon
@Photo-zl6wt 4 ай бұрын
Thanks again for another informative lesson! As a newer photographer, I find myself shooting in low light more frequently than I anticipated. Your bonus tip about using the histogram and exposing to the right at higher ISOs was exactly what I was looking for and worth watching all the way to the end of the video. My adventure continues.
@prberends2 4 ай бұрын
Apart from the tips, the biggest thing I took from this video is seeing the pro having the same struggles as I do 😊 Thanks for the confidence boost Simon!! As always, great video!
@Spiros_Pandis 4 ай бұрын
Your channel is such a great asset to wildlife & nature photographers!!
@jeffslade1892 4 ай бұрын
A trick I've learned for dawn light and dusk where we have a dim but full spectrum and a decent amount of contrast is to let the ISO go up. If that spectrum and contrast is not there then it will look grainy. With wildlife we cannot use the slowest of shutters even with crazy stabilisation because they insist on moving, and no lens is fully sharp wide-open and will want shutting down by a stop, maybe only 2/3 or 1/3. I consider ISO 3200 to be normal, no noise , where ISO 6400 is onset and ISO 12800 may need a touch of de-noise, much depends on the read noise of your sensor. This allows a faster shutter and a sharper aperture.
@diann546 4 ай бұрын
You are the first person to mention prefocusing for flying birds. I have been doing this for a while. It is especially helpful when a bird comes back to a particular spot or flies through an area frequently.
@fisheresque Ай бұрын
There is clearly a direct relationship between high ISO and noise, generally. I am always pleasantly surprised when I capture a tack sharp image with a relatively high ISO and don’t always necessarily understand why. Good video.
@jimphilpott902 4 ай бұрын
I have watched your presentations for a good while now. You have loosened up and improved your "on camera" performance. There is a twinkle in your eye! Your videos are informative and fun to watch! Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge.
@arkaefortt8 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great advice as always. Looking forward to part 2 just as I am practicing taking photos in difficult lighting.
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Coming soon!
@Stran8n 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Simon! I just wanted to say congratulations on two years of success on YT!
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! It’s been amazing.
@ianslingsby3415 4 ай бұрын
I always learn something new every time I watch your videos.
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@IsouDw 4 ай бұрын
You have the clearest tutorials I have ever seen. Even when it comes to video. Thank you for your videos. So helpful
@missmerrily4830 23 күн бұрын
Again, sound common sense. Respect.
@danjepaunce 4 ай бұрын
My favourite photography channel! My low light photography trick is-set radial filter on object and decrease exposure slightly outside filter. That can make object "more lighter" and in more contrast to the backoround. Decrease clarity outside filter (object) at the same time also reduces noisy background.
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@clivemilner 4 ай бұрын
Simon, these photographers are using good techniques, thanks to all your help.😊
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@brunopaquin5637 Ай бұрын
Absolutely fascinating to listen to your videos. I used to be very into photography ... 42y ago. Just got back into it, equipped myself and then realized that the game has changed quite a bit (used to shoot manual black and white), and you sir, are one unbelievable source of knowledge on how to use today's technology, and the way you explain things is just fantastic. Thank you. Merci Simon.
@chrisjohn1138 4 ай бұрын
Great images Simon, I’m not even a wildlife photographer but I’m addicted to your videos. Thanks for being so free with your knowledge 👏👏👏
@Droidzi 3 ай бұрын
08:39 and 09:36 - love the incidental capture of the dragon fly among the flamingos - then the reference to a helicopter
@johnchedsey1306 4 ай бұрын
I love that your videos are incredibly practical and snob-free! The reality is most of us hobbyist photographers might not have the luxury of arriving at any given spot with optimal lighting and simply have to make do with the situation. Realistic, helpful advice is so welcome! Can't wait for the next part because I generally find myself shooting in daylight hours (ie: harsh lighting). Most of my trips to explore the southwest US mean I'm driving around to neat points at 11 AM and just have to deal with whatever harsh light is going on.
@davidmurphy7847 4 ай бұрын
You’re a great teacher. I learn something new with every video.
@MrThoogo 3 ай бұрын
As a Kenyan, I had the opportunity to explore Amboseli National Park towards the end of last year. Watching your video now, I realize how much it would have helped me then, as you've expertly addressed the very challenges I faced. Your clear explanations and extensive knowledge are truly commendable. Thank you for sharing your expertise-I'm subscribing right away. 😊
@RamkumarVenkatesh 3 ай бұрын
That last iso technique is a killer tip, sir 🫶
@csc-photo 4 ай бұрын
I learn something new every time you drop a new vid 🙏🏻👏🏻
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@user-sx2vr5wf3q 4 ай бұрын
THIS is one of my most challenging issues. THANK YOU Simon!!!
@carlosm9323 4 ай бұрын
Amazing Photography Simon
@GeralynHowell 2 ай бұрын
Simon, that is great info to assist me on my Safari trip!! I thank you!! I will not stay in bed. I have never shot wildlife at such a slow speed!! Nothing to lose.
@petergottschling2597 4 ай бұрын
Hello Simon, I love your practical instructional videos. I almost always have my auto ISO set +2/3 stop and rarely clip the highlights on the subject. I have been using 1.4x on RF100-500, so almost always dealing with high ISO when shooting in early or late situations. I find that denoise in Lightroom and then bringing up exposure with the highlight slider instead of the exposure slider really makes a difference with noise.
@WMantus 4 ай бұрын
I learn SO MUCH from your videos. THANK YOU! Adore your photos.
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
@dinastumm5539 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your wonderful lessons! You are not only a master of your craft, but also a giving and informative teacher. You share your joy of the art of photography and we benefit so much from your lessons. I look foward to your videos and welcome the ability to have your esrlier videos as reference. Thanks again !
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@ladyethyme 4 ай бұрын
Just info. No weird intro cringey jokes or fake 'setting up' moments. Just a super nice guy giving info. ❤❤
@MidValleyMercenaries 4 ай бұрын
I am so glad I found your channel several months ago. You have helped me so much and you’re a great teacher! Thank you!
@mohammadjavid1699 4 ай бұрын
your channel is great, straight to the point, clean, without any shouting and boom transition. you do it in your own way, not these days social media concepts and thats great. Ive leaned a lot from you, Just wanna say thank you❤
@TaquitoAddict Ай бұрын
I never knew that about the ETTR on the high ISO shots...this is going to be very handy for me. I can't wait to try it out. Thanks yet again, Simon!
@simon_dentremont Ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@randyschwager84 4 ай бұрын
You never disappoint! I always learn from your videos and they are fun to watch. Thanks for taking me along!
@ultimatedevilshrimp3927 2 ай бұрын
Very informative for this rookie photographer, thank you!
@mstrathmore 4 ай бұрын
Simon, you nailed it. Bravo. I’ve been shooting wildlife in Africa for most of my time as a photographer and I often just shake my head at some of the advice I see on KZfaq or in books, given by folks who clearly have no experience in the area. Everything you have described is as it is: you don’t control the light, the angle, the behaviour, or even the subject you (might) see. At best, you can time your arrival at a given location. There’s no time (generally) for tripods, and the behaviour you’re seeing you may never see again! The beanbag is your best friend. Be ready, be quick, *always* immediately take the “insurance shot” before tinkering with settings, and mostly just use the lowest aperture / fastest shutter speed you can get, ISO be darned… Finally, if you happen to see a Leopard in a tree with a kill and it’s midday, well, so be it: take the shot because the animals never read the manual that says they’re only supposed to be active in golden hour.
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
So true! And the advice everyone gives to shoot at iso 100 all the time. Yeah, try THAT in Africa!
@sethromney9289 Ай бұрын
I love your videos, I have learned so much. Your delivery is amazing. You are the Bob Ross of photography in my opinion
@simon_dentremont Ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@diegochavez3599 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Simon! Very helpful tips as usual. I recently started shooting some peacocks in my area with a 70-200mm 2.8 lens and your videos have really help me out. Really glad I found you!
@lekkerpruven887 Күн бұрын
This is awesome advice!
@istvanmalyar 4 ай бұрын
Again amazing tips, thank you so much! Can't wait to try them out :)
@TheLotusManFILMs. 4 ай бұрын
This guy is brilliant, I always take loads of pictures on rapid shot then pick the best ones, and i'm not too worried about ISO as I have an excellent camera in low light.
@michaelkencom 4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Simon. Great advice and instruction, as always. It seems that while technology keeps changing the camera’s ability, most photography instruction stays traditional. I appreciate how you encourage people to push past these older ideas and that you have the results to back up the techniques.
@MrWorstNews 4 ай бұрын
If there's anything I've learned binging your videos is the camera body doesn't matter too much. However, your lense, position, lighting, and knowledge are what can make an incredible photo 😉👌 Getting my Canon 850D next Friday and I'm incredibly excited!
@alanmoore5426 Ай бұрын
Yep the secret to low/er noise is don't underexpose and if you can, overexpose. The quick and dirty way to ettr is to to take a 3 shot bracket .7 ev over 1.3ev over and 2ev over and in post choose the one where the highlights are not blown out, and then in post reduce the exposure slider by the amount you have "over exposed".
@a77mighty666 4 ай бұрын
Great video Simon, some good tips in there, thank you!
@mortonj02 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos Simon. Helped me overcome artists block / anxiety and just go take photos. I had not touched my D750 in over a year and am loving taking it to the farmers market to shoot candids. Spray and pray all the way!
@MrBillkaz 4 ай бұрын
One of my favorite people .. thanks Simon!
@reheapification2 4 ай бұрын
Okay the practicality advice level in this video is off that chart.
@KobieMC 4 ай бұрын
I have tried to explain this whole idea that high iso on its own is not the cause of noise. Incorrect exposure is the cause. It's really a subject that many can't wrap their heads around. I don't have any extra tips other than use Image stabilization if your camera or lens has it, to combat shakiness if you're doing low light hand held photos. Other than that, pretty much everything you've mentioned is what I do. This was a great video my eastern Canada neighbour! (I'm about an hour east of Toronto).
@briancarr89 4 ай бұрын
Nice one Simon! Now eagerly awaitng part 2 🙂
@mylucksmiles 4 ай бұрын
When shooting in bad light I use pixel peeking . Auto foucs does not always work. Also you can work out what is in foucs . But my biggest tip is don’t wait till you’re on holiday to try to learn your equipment. I have the 180/600z for the last 8 weeks when I have time I have spent time trying to work out how it preforms in low light how it performs best for me .I shoot on manual so I get to know what works for me. The last tip is to release the camera is a machine, it does not have moods that bits tells you more about you than your equipment. ISO need not always have to be so high has you think . Light room gives a lot of light power if you know how to use it correctly. So really practice makes perfect. Kind off trade off. I live 15 mins away from a local park . It’s as a pound and wild life there. I have loads of photos of geese ducks gulls and dogs. I plan to expand my collection of course however for now a fast moving duck or geese in flight allow me to work out what works for me gives me hands on practical experience of my gear. Horses or the local deer seagull or Golden eagle same skill factor for capture for all So be a Boy Scout and learn your equipment . It pays you practice
@juliettemansour 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic coverage of some really advanced techniques, Simon! The bird shot is just beautiful! Merci beaucoup!
@flatheadprints 4 ай бұрын
simply amazing Simon.
@Soundwrecker 2 ай бұрын
Your channel is amazingly useful for me. Thank you for the high-level, up-tempo presentation and the delivery of truly pragmatic jewels.
@dustybootstravel 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic insights, Simon. Navigating the nuanced lighting of early mornings and the golden hues of late afternoons can indeed pose a challenge. However, it's precisely these moments that offer unparalleled photographic opportunities, especially in Africa. Your suggestions are invaluable for mastering these critical shooting times.
@romy4593 Ай бұрын
I was able to get a vibrantly colored beautiful sunset shot with a 10mm to 20mm wide lens on my Nikon D5300 using Aperture Priority lowest setting with a stop on the ISO level so it could not go up too high. I got images people are praising me for and I didn't even use a tripod. Beats me because I keep reading about the limitations of my inferior gear to most others....Watching your videos is truly helping my confidence and I am learning so much! I take mass pictures of everything I photo and dump what isn't to my liking. I always get something by doing that.
@warrenlloyd7532 2 ай бұрын
Great video Simon, some very useful tips but it also showed me that for the most part, I'm on the right track with my own work! I was happy to see you like Topaz - I've been using it for quite a while and love it, but recently I've seen people saying the new noise reduction in LR is better. Personally I've found this is only true for some shots. I also occasionally like using slow shutter speeds to produce abstract shots of birds in flight
@djmusic130fdy 4 ай бұрын
Love your very practical videos, and your comments make me laugh. Thanks for sharing these magnificent animal shots! I've found that, in addition to the highlight and shadow, low light photos benefit from a balance of increasing both shadow and whites values together. I would say it's 2 : 1 (max) shadows to whites. The whites give you a little boost in brightness (including shadows), and then the shadows even out the exposure. And I don't have to use as much or either as might have to do if I were only increasing one of the sliders.
@tim.poirier 4 ай бұрын
Great tips as always, I'm excited for part 2. I really like the panning image of the flamingos that are about to take flight!
@kurtissutley1485 4 ай бұрын
One of your best ever. I'm sharing with all my friends. Common sense technique with logical purpose statement. Shoot with a purpose and have a reason for your settings.
@henrikcarlsen1881 Ай бұрын
The last tip was really good, thanks. My first digital was the entry-level EOS 400D (from when our first was born), now he's adult and I stepped up with a practically unused EOS 70D expecting grand(er) results. Where the old one couldn't go higher than ISO1600, the new one is ISO12800 (or 25600?) and boy did I get noise. I read the instruction book, bought the "EOS 70D for dummies" (it actually exists) and started to watch these videos. Now, at that stage I was wondering if the camera was failing ... but it's probably just me. That's better than not knowing.
@alf.quijano7582 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the lesson. As a beginner photographer the lesson about exposing to the right is super helpful. I was in the camp that low iso is better but it makes sense that allowing more light can is more beneficial.
@philipogunbona8602 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Simon for the excellent tips. I always enjoy your presentations.
@MrHyper2417 4 ай бұрын
Love this tips Simon! I was at the Easter Show in Sydney, Australia and it was tough taking photos of the action at night. I’ll definitely use these tips in the future and also for wildlife photography 🤙
@magnuspousette323 4 ай бұрын
Your videos are so informative and easy to understand, it's a pure joy to watch. :)
@VGMO17 4 ай бұрын
Man the shots of the birds with the wings open are beautiful
@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@davidmcculloch8490 4 ай бұрын
Great info about ISO and noise. I rarely shoot wildlife, mainly landscape and architecture, and tend to make as few exposures as possible. Having the opportunity to check results in camera is a luxury in this type of photography. As the video shows, this thinking must go when photographing activity in wildlife. Thanks for the video.
@tlh1588 4 ай бұрын
ETTR is the best thing I have ever learnt along with so many other things. Thanks Simon
@Pyrichia Ай бұрын
Your comment, "what does that matter" regarding ISO and dynamic range is hugely important. It's too easy for people to get fixated on the numeric details of something (not just photography!) and forget the resultant product. After all, many of the bert artists never had tools that would even tell them that info! So you probably don't need it either in many cases.
@johnvaleanbaily246 4 ай бұрын
Excellent, thank you Simon.
@houserhythm 4 ай бұрын
The bonus tip only applies to Canon cameras. The others (using Sony sensors) are ISO invariant and underexposing + raising in post will look the same as ETTR. And with the NR tools available today, you can shoot at much higher ISO than you mentioned - I have some ISO 12800 photos shot on MFT that look pretty damn amazing.
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