Thanks for watching and supporting my channel, this video took a little longer put together than usual due to the extra graphics and animations - I hope you enjoy it. Paul @ Photo Genius

Thank you for using the "KISS" principle (Keep It Simple Stupid). You do NOT 'dumb down' explanations, but keep it simple enough for the lay person to comprehend. Greatly appreciated - thank you!

A definite YES to having a video on 'Crop Factors".

Paul, I'm an amateur photographer who owns a Canon T6 who just enjoys taking photos of the birds at my various bird feeders and critters in my yard. I've been watching a few of your videos the last two days and really appreciate the detailed, but simplistic way you teach us amateurs. I have learned so much from the last two days. Thank you.

I'm a self taught photographer and even though I have learned these things from experience and comprehensive knowledge- I wouldn't be able to explain to someone else with detail and proper verbage this information so I try to watch videos almost anytime I have a chance to absorb the information... Even though I know most of it I still learn something Here and there but this is beyond the most informative video I have come across for 'beginners'. You touch the same basic principles that most other videos I watch do as well but you give so much more than any of the many I've seen. I love this. I can actually explain now how I do x,y,z referencing the actual information. It's like when I took math and they asked us to show how we got 2 and 3 makes 5 - my head says well... I just know 2 and 3 equal five. But what they're looking for (and what tool you've just given me) is me writing out 2+3 = 5 and showing the technical breakdown. Love!!!

Every time I watch your videos, I learn something new. Thank you.

A big fat YES Pls to the Crop factor vid! Thx!

Wow. I’ll re-watch this numerous times. Thank you! Excellent and clear explanation of telephoto and thanks for including the crop factors and helpful graphics. I’ve heard and read of these things but haven’t had them explained so well to me before. Much appreciated from Phoenix, Arizona US.

Being an absolute newbie to photography, thank you. Yes I would like to know more about crop factor.

So easy to understand instructions and examples! I have had my Nikons for more than 9-10 years! Finally feel Ike I may understand some of the WHYs

Crop factor video? Yes please.

Good information clearly explained. I keep coming back to your videos Paul because of your great teaching style.

Always enjoy your videos! Not only are these good tips for beginners, but they are a handy "refresher lesson" for those of us who are not new to photography. I have also learned that the simple act of pressing the shutter button can cause some camera shake... esp noticeable at longer focal lengths. Using a remote shutter release can help with that, also.

Absolutely would love a video about crop factor. Your videos are so informative and easy to understand for beginners like myself! Thank you so much for your time invested into these videos

Thank you for this video. You just answered multiple questions I had about shutter speed, focal length, and the ins and outs of telephotos.

Awesome video. I love the way how you explain and demonstrate your videos.

Thank you Paul for your great instructional videos. Have watched several. Like that you keep them fairly simple for beginners. As someone new to photography I was a little nervous about not shooting in auto mode. Thanks to you I am now using manual mode and learning how to find balance in my photos. My camera is a canon t7 which I received as a gift. I have now subscribed to your channel.

You explain everything from a beginner's perspective, which is rare. Thank you for putting so much effort.

Appreciate this information! I'm playing around with a 55-200mm DX lens and struggling a bit at the 200mm focal length, and your video really helps! Thanks

Crystal clear as ever Paul, thankyou

Thank you very much for the ever so clear explanations !

Definitely would love to see a crop factor video!

Yes on the crop video , looking foreword to it !

Just came across your video, I'm new to telephotography lens use. You've cleared up a lot of questions I had ref photo length and distance. Thanks Paul

Thank you Paul, as always making it easy to understand for all of us newbies!

You've been a great help. Really BIG help! It's made simple and concise. How I wish all tutorials would be like this. Thank you very much, Paul.

Hello there...Outstanding video! You are so clear and welcoming in your delivery. God's Grace is All over you. Clapping from Norfolk, Va.🤗

I found this video on a different device I was logged in on so I could leave a comment to say how excellent that practical demonstration was - very well done, I deeply appreciate the effort and diligence you took to communicate this in a way that is simple to understand without making the information useless You're an excellent educator, thank you

Hi Paul, yes I too would love a crop factor video. Chris Perth.

Hands down the best explanation about telephoto lenses for beginners! Thank you sir, you just got a new subscriber. 👍

Yes to a crop factor video

I learn something with every video you put out! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

You are an excellent teacher ! A video on crop factor would be interesting.

Excellent work You managed to simplify and explain everything to the point that even a complete novice would perfectly understand, keep up the good work 👍🏽

all explanation i need to know is in here.. im a begginer in telephoto and now im slight begginer because the knowledge i learn here..thanks sir..keep it up

Another great video! I got my first 35mm camera and telephoto lens in 1978. It was a Kodak Retina Reflex III. It was about 15 years old when I got it. I had tons of fun with it. I still have a lot of the prints I took then, and I think I started off pretty well. We didn't have KZfaq, back then, so I learned everything from books or trial and error.

Hi I've just started photography, and I'm a Absolute beginner, I have watched about 10 of your tuitional videos and I must say you videos are easy to follow and understand I feel my photography knowledge is a lot better and understanding how the camera works and buttons etc etc...thankyou for your Great videos very informative and helpful. 👍👍👍📸📸📸👌👌👌👏👏👏

What a fantastic video!! I have my first camera, a canon 4000D and I want to take some pictures of my garden birds. This was a great help. Thank you

Clear and precise instructions for the novice. Thank you much

Sir, you are, really genius, I get lots of tips, from viewing your vedios, and certainly improves my interest and knowledge. Thanks, a lot

Amazing explanation and in detail all the way :) , thanks

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been using my camera for about 2 months and this video made so much sense to me. I’d like to see a video on crop factor too.

Hi Paul. I'm very new to DSLR photography, I have a canon T7 and love it. You have taught me more in one week then i have learned in 4 months of taking really bad pictures. Please keep the videos coming

Thank you very helpful video, well produced too.

Love the video.. it’s so informative. Simple and easy to understand. Yes to crop factor video. Thanks alot👍

Thanks. Would love to learn more about the CROP FACTOR.😊

Like always clear and easy explanation....I have learned so much.

Hi Paul, an absolutely cracking video, great explanation of focal length and impact on perspective with the use of telephoto lenses.

Definitely need a video on Crop Factor. I have learned more from you about my camera and photography than all the other photography youtubers. You break it down to very understandable information. Keep up the good work

Great videos and all the instructions you give on various Camera's. Great Job.

Thank you Paul excellent instruction, I have purchased the Tamron 18-400, this is going to change my game immensely going out today and practice practice practice ...📷🏃‍♀️🏄🏻

Excellent tips Paul as always Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us it really helps.

Heck yeah, I really want to see your favorite telephoto video!!! I am thinking of getting one that has VR!!!

This is a good video. I just bought an old 70/200 and have been watching many videos that are titled in a similar way to yours but focus mainly on composition. Thank you.

Thank you, you've explained this subject so well. And yes, please do a video on "crop factor"

Yes please, I want you to do a video on crop factor. Also I would like to share my photos for your comments.

Thank you, Paul, for the easy-to-understand explanations. I'm new to photography and have learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you for your time and efforts. They are appreciated. I have the Canon EOS2000D (T7) so there's often a direct correlation between your presentations and my application. Yes - I'd love to see a video on the topic of "crop factor". Please keep on making these beginner-based videos. Cheers from the US!

Awesome video!!! So very helpful! Thanks so much

Another great video, I got some great advise for things i was struggling with from this one 👍🏻

Thank you again for your clear and easy to understand explanations.

I'm a beginner and I found this video so useful and easy to understand

I would love to watch a video on crop factor. Being in the UK, we have been locked down for so long, I have practically forgotten what my camera can do which really frustrates me. This was another great video, thank you.

Thanks Paul, another great and informative video. I also like a monopod as it is very easy to collapse and taking traveling. I too would love a video on crop sensors.

Thank you so much. This was very helpful.

Paul your the best for us new bees using entry level cameras that people can afford.

Definitely yes to the crop factor video! Keep up the great work I love these videos.

Brilliant video, thank you very much (subscribed)

Hello Paul, I do want to know more about Crop Factor...a definite YES!!! Will wait for your video...

I purchased a Canon "package" that came with 3 lenses to include a telephoto lens. Your video taught me many things that I was not aware of, like focal length and the crop factor. Thank you for taking the time to teach me how to improve my amateur photo skills. I guess is time to take a picture of the moon using your method.

Thank you so much for this video!

Really Amazing & knowledgeable tutorial. I’m a beginner & wish to explore astrophotography. This video will help me a lot. Thank you 🙏

Yes to the Crop Factor video.

Hi Paul, I stumbled upon your channel and while I'm a fairly experienced photographer I'm really enjoying your clips as refreshers and seeing a different POV or opinion. Keep up the great work and thanks again.

Another excellent video thanks Paul. I used to do a fair bit of wildlife photography, especially of birds in flight; when using the telephoto lens I found the best way to keep it as steady as possible was to bend my left arm and rest the lens on the crook of the elbow while holding the camera in my right hand. This was a great way to eliminate shake with a moving target.

Please yes crop factor video would be great

Yes on the crop video..thanks

Thanks, enjoyed the video.

Another fab tutorial Paul , you are fantastic with explanations , 👍

As always a great video, and so easy to understand it, because of your straight forward explanations. So thanks very much from Wales. I would love a "Crop Factor" video next cheers.

Excellent video, as usual! I have an M100 that I usually flip up the screen and hold mid-chest when taking pictures. I can get a decently sharp long shot with the camera held steady this way.

Keep up the good work constantly learning watching the videos many thanks

Very helpful. Thank u so much 🙏🏼

Hey Paul - could you do a video about storm/lightning photography? Would love to learn how to capture lightning strikes

Another great video, I hesitated to watch because I thought I knew everything there is to know about telephoto lenses, but I did in fact pick up some things that I was unaware of! That being said, I feel the same about crop factors, but if you do a video on it I’lll be sure to watch it. I’ve watched several others “crop factor” tutorials in effort to learn and have seen some good ones and some very hard to understand ones. You have a knack for being able to make things simple and explain it in a way that is easy to comprehend. Keep up the great work, you are helping a lot of people with their photography, thanks!!!!

Thank you Paul helpful and interesting as usual. A video on the crop factor would be interesting. Thank you again.

Wife and I are just getting started learning photography and stumbled onto your vids...watched about 15 of them in about 2hrs. Very interesting and informative stuff...and yes, please explain the crop factor in detail in another video.

Excellent video. It cleared up a few questions I've had very well. Thanks for the great explanations. I've subscribed and hope to learn more.

G'day Paul, crackin vid as usual. The tips with the canon lens on the football field were absolutely awesome as both lenses were the ones I own. Very helpful and spoken in such a way that ANYBODY can understand. Cheers

Another awesome video!

Yes, please do a crop factor video. Thank you.

and this is why I always get lenses with IS/VR :)

Thank you for a great explanation and graphics. I knew the results when shooting with a telephoto lens, but was in truth unaware of the causes. Hopefully I can improve. Yes please, more about crop factor.

Hi Paul. Another great video, well done. Please, keep them happening:)

Great job of explaining Paul, thank you. 😊🎉😊

Love all your videos.

Brillant video Paul , great explanations of a tricky subject . I always use my monopod with the Sigma 150 500mm . I would be very interested in a video on crop factor. Great work as always

Hi Paul, great work & explained perfectly again. Watching your videos has renewed my interest in photography once more & I still manage to get the results I like out of my trusty Canon old 7D. Would love to hear your explanation on the crop factor. Cheers mate

This is the missing piece in my understanding of telephoto lenses and how they work and therefore when best to use..thanks so much

Brilliant videos. I am new to photography so I just keep going over and over your videos. I have never heard of the crop factor. So now I’ll keep that in mind. I am looking forward to the day I am a lot faster at putting all the information together before I take a photo. I’ll take a few reasonable photos within the limits of my kit lens and my understanding, then the next time I’ll completely forget. I write things down and try to take it with me wherever I go.that way o hope to get faster each time I practice. Thanks for your time and wonderful videos.

Thanks for your valuable tips! I have a telephoto and would like to know more on how to maximize its use and use it correctly. This video was helpful for my purposes.