Taking my New Camera on It's First Photography Trip

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Taking my New Camera on It's First Photography Trip

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9 ай бұрын

Today, after months of waiting, I finally took delivery of my brand new Nikon Z8 + 3 lenses and I'm taking the new camera on it's first photography adventure to the north west of Scotland, just in time for autumn colour. Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring this video, Use HEATON For 10% off & visit www.squarespace.com/heaton for a free trial.
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@rickbrowne519 9 ай бұрын

The photo of the lily pads is exceptional - a shot most people would miss unless they're willing to slow down and spend time looking at their environment.

@KyleClements 9 ай бұрын

I always appreciate how you do 'photo gear' videos. You make them about how the gear fits into your creative process and the images you can make with it instead of just making it about the gear itself. Well done. Congrats on the new camera!

@Fixmix78 9 ай бұрын

Exactly. Very well said!

@davidhuth5659 9 ай бұрын

I'd say the lily pad image is for sure a work of art. It's really beautiful!!

@jeffrey1421 9 ай бұрын

Enjoy the videos. Wondering why you stop adding the f-stop and iso to you photos that you captured? As a hobby photographer, I found that little bit of information useful.

@JohnLamjohnlsl 9 ай бұрын

as someone has been shoting for sometimes, camera setting info is the most toxic info you can give to someone in modern-day camera Different camera have different limitations, different camera size format has different depth of field, Sometimes in the field You may try to cut time and you may not be using the most ideal setting too, Sometimes to also include focus stacking and exposure bracketing ,giving all this settings Without the full set of mentality details is basically pointing people to more confusing direction

@Fessoid 9 ай бұрын

Technical specs are not important. You'll learn this after a few thousand shots.

@jeffrey1421 9 ай бұрын

@@JohnLamjohnlsl thanks, lots to learn.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

I usually include them, but I was late with this edit and ran out of time. Next time 👍

@DavidKirk905 8 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas, I’ve been following your channel for quite a long time. For some reason, I stopped watching for almost three years, don’t know why? I love your channel and how you take us with you and explain along the way, your thoughts behind the shots and what you did to achieve them. Having just recently returned and catching up, I have to say your storytelling and video editing skills have massively improved, from an already high standard. I don’t know how you maintain, nor dare I say elevate your enthusiasm for your craft? From the outside looking in, you seem happy and love your life. You seem to have found your footing into the photography world, meeting other creative people to share and learn with. Just wanted to say, Well Done. I love your work, having bought many of your previous calendars, and will definitely send away for the 2024 one as well. Great Work Thomas.

@KellyPettit 9 ай бұрын

Still one of my all-time favourite Photography channels. Always enjoy going on these adventures with you. Enjoy your personality and of course your photos. Thank you, Thomas.

@MaliDaviesPhotography 9 ай бұрын

I lost my shizzle for my second visit to Scotland in full autumn bloom. So it was great to see you filling your boots and as always making the complex immense 😁 I had the Z8 for a week and wow I didn’t want to give it back, enjoy Tom, the shot on the 100-400 exquisite!

@vanbaza 9 ай бұрын

Super video Tom! The quality of these keeps getting better and better, and thank you so much for taking us who can't enjoy those sceneries along with you for the ride! Hoping for some good weather in the Netherlands this weekend so I can take out my new Zf as well, can't wait to shoot more with it!

@altrujillo3566 9 ай бұрын

Always a good day when you post a new video Thomas! The lily pad image is sublime....and shows that the 100-400mm shouldn't be overlooked as an excellent landscape lens! Thanks again!

@patrickmcmahon818 9 ай бұрын

Wow… so jealous when I see the locations you go to in your videos. I love how they are part travel and part photography. I think the biggest thing you have skirted but haven’t emphasized is patience. Waiting for that light, the shadows or looking at the location till you work out the picture. Once again, great video!

@tommynikon2283 9 ай бұрын

Fair warning: I haven't even watched the video yet but RESPECT your work so much that I already KNOW the camera has passed w/ flying colors. I'm looking at the same in 1-2 years, finally making the mirrorless leap after a lifetime/52years of Nikon SLRs.

@DarrellYoung 9 ай бұрын

I'm very pleased to see you using a Nikon Z8, you'll love it. Thanks for sharing your insight and emotions. I just ordered your 2024 calendar.

@elusivelens1744 9 ай бұрын

The 10:55 lilly pad shot, I’d hang that one on the wall. Terrific!

@ziggggy53ify 8 ай бұрын

The Nikon Z8 is a dream camera for landscape photography. With a 45.7 effective megapixel stacked, full-frame CMOS sensor and No mechanical shutter, there's no shutter-slap to affect the image plane. Add one of the better or best Nikkor lenses and a highly trained photographer, like Thomas most certainly is, and you have a recipe for spectacular images!

@gkalantzes329 9 ай бұрын

Thomas another great edition. I’ve been following you for years and I have to say that the color image you created of the lily pads is one of your finest. It is Art!

@mumrik 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful shots Thomas. I feel like that throughout the years you have found your style of photography more and more for every year. It has been a pleasure to be on that journey together with you through your videos.

@thomastuorto9929 8 ай бұрын

I agree. I like when he explains the composition & such. Really like the 2 leaf photo. Came out better than I thought it would when he started talking about it. Don’t know why when I have a few that are some of my favorites.

@philipweir8318 2 ай бұрын

Great vlog Thomas, so glad our Scottish scenery was kind to you & great images.

@cgleim 9 ай бұрын

The lily pads shot is a banger! Might be my favorite shot of yours. Thanks for sharing your thought process and descriptions of the compositions.

@bme7491 9 ай бұрын

I lived near Montrose for 3 years and absolutely loved Scotland. Those were the days of film only and I enjoyed going out on weekends to different places with my Pentax Spotmatic II and filming especially the old castles along the west coast.

@5minutzfotografia 9 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas! I'm the beginner on KZfaq, but I am not the beginner photographer. It is nice to watch your films and pictures. My photographs represent rather different approach to the photography but it really doesn't matter here. Your job has impressive results, as we can see here... - congratulations! Kind regards, DT

@marcusgrandon3640 9 ай бұрын

Thomas, that's so exciting about the new cameras and lens! I'm actually in the same boat. After shooting with my D810 for the past 7 years, I just went mirrorless-on order is a Z8 with almost the same lenses as you. I got the 14-30, 24-120, and 100-400. And yes, is cost me a fortune, but it will be all mine! Now, I'm looking for some extras like the L-bracket and perhaps some filters for the 82mm on the wide 14-30 lens. I've got a bunch of old filters for the mid- and tele-zoom. I can only hope I love the Z8 system as much as I've loved my D810! And stunning images in this video, to be sure!!!

@duncanwallace7760 9 ай бұрын

Great first session with the new camera. I agree with what you said about the lily shot, it was great.

@nb7524 9 ай бұрын

Hey Thomas, congrats on finally receiving your new gear. While it was nice being able to borrow equipment, you understand there is nothing like having your own. The images that you captured are gorgeous. The first shot was just so pretty, the lily pad shot does indeed look like a fine art shot and the last shot definitely works, your hike was not vain. As always, I enjoyed the vlog.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated and couldn't agree more about having your own gear🎉

@SEKunkle 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the new gear, use it in good health. Although I'm fairly certain that you could make very compelling images with nothing but a Kodak "Brownie". I've been watching your videos for a while and, regardless of the equipment, it's your eye that always impresses me the most. The ability you have to spot the potential in a scene is amazing.

@Yorkshirepoptopadventures 8 ай бұрын

The lilly pad shot was epic bud! It looked like a painting!

@wilteduk007 9 ай бұрын

I've also got the Z8 with those 3 lenses. The camera and image quality produced with all 3 of the lenses is fantastic. They're so versatile.

@nerrelloader4226 9 ай бұрын

I also love the photo of the lily pads, very nice indeed! Seeing the colour results of the filter, it is a reminder I should use them again. Thanks for this video & congrats on the new gear!

@MarkN67 9 ай бұрын

Great film, thanks Thomas. I’m loving the light and the colour of the nature surrounding you 👍

@TheCCMasterChief 9 ай бұрын

The image at 14:40 is absolutely stunning. Great photograph and lovely video. Cheers, Thomas!

@AHC4675 9 ай бұрын

Loving the content. Showing the work behind getting those great shots, it’s not just point and shoot. Equipment makes a difference but it’s knowledge of getting the best out if the gear that does it. Would love to see a video of a side by side comparison of using more affordable and premium gear. The z8 body is around $6000 here in Aus.

@joshuaconti989 9 ай бұрын

observation and obsession are the most important input into composition and youve shown just that. love all your videos and congrats on the Z8!

@bensaunders616 8 ай бұрын

Always enjoy it when you discuss your approach to composition.

@timrosenburgh8597 8 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video as usual Thomas. Congratulations on getting your own gear and you certainly chose well and yes i am jealous. Although the conditions weren't in your favour you still managed to capture some really nice image's. Look forward to the next one. I will have to sign up for your newsletter as i think it will be interesting.

@robgbsn 9 ай бұрын

The last image didn't need any dialogue, it spoke for it's self, and told all the story for you! Bloody gorgeous shot :D

@mawavoy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the filter information. The images are gorgeous works of art.

@markripley7880 9 ай бұрын

That last image was gorgeous Thomas! Well worth the frantic scramble through the tick infested bog. Love it!!👌

@cliftonwhittaker260 9 ай бұрын

Thomas, I think you and the new Z8 are going to be inseparable. I admire your choice of lenses, too. These images are among some of the most vibrant and beautiful that you have done. Can't wait to see more.

@sigsegv111 8 ай бұрын

Tom and cameras ... neverending story ...

@mitymous1 9 ай бұрын

Ha! I was in that exact spot five years ago and took essentially the identical image, with the addition of a bit of mist. It's a beautiful print hanging in my living room. What great memories! Would love to travel back to the UK again some day.

@harveytrop1637 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your acquisition of the Z8. I love mine, and that 100-400 lens is amazing.

@bvshakedown2328 9 ай бұрын

Classic video! Hopefully more to come - love the "local" adventures!

@calmdown888 9 ай бұрын

Last image came out excellently. Love when you pump out 3 shots or more per video.👍

@deirdreoriordan744 9 ай бұрын

Love the lily pads and the lone tree! Autumn is just wonderful to shoot

@annjessup1670 4 ай бұрын

The lily pad shot really is exceptional. I also enjoyed the last sequence with just a bit of wind noise and that lone tree came out beautiful. Love your work and channel.

@MrShite 8 ай бұрын

I'm so pleased I watched this, this is your best work I've seen, lily's were sublime, and many thanks. Just Superb.

@scotty4418 9 ай бұрын

What a debut for the z8 Thomas, the images were beautiful especially the Lilly pad and Scots pine images.

@laurelb8372 9 ай бұрын

Stunning images, that golden light at the last location wow. Good to see you enjoying the new kit.

@andrewblackman4372 8 ай бұрын

There are at least two absolute keepers from this day's shoot, Thomas. Very well done!

@hughmitchell3406 9 ай бұрын

Hi Tom. Love this and loved the lily pads in particular. Reminds me of another shot of yours taken in certain frozen tarn in the Lake District in 2018, which is framed up on my wall.

@allenbuyck7957 8 ай бұрын

Thomas, I have ben following your channel for years and have learned a lot form you about light and composition. In addition to the outstanding images you create, I am always amazed at the amount of time and effort you put into your videos. I assume you shoot these by yourself, so the time you take to place a camera so we see you walk into or out of a scene, must take forever. I would love to see soe BTS videos on how you shoot the video content that you use in your productions. I have been really considering the Z8, and your video just made me want it more :)

@JasonLorette 9 ай бұрын

New Nikon...yay! I look forward to seeing what you create with all these new toys!

@briangilbert6241 9 ай бұрын

Great Images Thomas the new camera has done you well. Looking forward to your next adventure

@jamesjoyce5962 8 ай бұрын

Exceptional photos Tom and thank you for sharing with us!!

@saimaddali6208 9 ай бұрын

I was in Skye in mid-October right after the storm and its hard to state how beautiful it was - I was overwhelmed!

@niallcunningham642 9 ай бұрын

Nice to see you back in Scotland - it's a challenging time of year but can be worth the effort. Was in a similar boat to yourself - received my new Z8 the day before leaving for Costa Rica - spent the entire flight trying to get to grips with the Thopm Hogan guide. A bit of a leap since its was my 1st foray into mirrorless - all my previous cameras have been Nikon SLRs. It is quite a beast - finding it takes a lot of getting used to - and I am finding I am using it in ways I didn't anticipate. So instead of using A and S modes (preset up in different shooting banks) for landscape and wildlife I found myself using M and letting the ISO float. Initial results are pretty good though I had some horrible condensation issues - often taking an hour or so in the morning before the camera was usable.

@paulus0109 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding pictures, specially the water plant. Thnx.

@c.a.pearson5463 9 ай бұрын

The water lily shot was beautiful, but that final shot was absolutely amazing! Everyone always seems to shoot the wet & moody Scotland. It was nice to see a sunny, glorious shot for once. Kudos! That said, “tick infested” doesn’t fill me with the warm & fuzzies. I wonder, how many ticks do you wind up bringing back to the van/home with you after an outing? 😳

@TheLDunn1 9 ай бұрын

Lovely images. I think my take out from this video is to thik about how the light might change at different times of day to fall on the subject vs the background to help create that separation.

@williamfalls5681 9 ай бұрын

Great images Thomas and great vision and execution of the Lily pads shot.

@marshalljvanderhoofphoto 8 ай бұрын

Really enjoy watching your adventures! Like the square format of your final images. It's such a great aspect ratio.

@photographilife 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the amazing video. Would love to hear more about Z8 in your future videos and how it betters, or not, your photography. These gears are expensive and for hobbyists like me, we really like to spend time knowing if a new gear like Z8 is going to elevate our photography or should we stick with our old gear and change our approach/techniques to produce better images.

@ericerickson6537 9 ай бұрын

You will love the z8. I am in Canada currently using it for wildlife. Great focusing and optics.

@seantomlinson3320 9 ай бұрын

Neat video! That was fun. I'm curious to see that black mist photo vs the no-filter version. I don't know what those things do but I like how it turned out. For anyone wondering about the calendar - I have mine and I'm delighted. I'm excited to watch it next year.

@calieeldalie2547 9 ай бұрын

I love the photo by the lake (at 9:00), it's soft and sharp, and a great balance of cold and warm tones, it's a truly a beauty. Maybe not the minimalist scene you fancy most, but I like a lot the complexity within the simple composition. A photo which is worth spending time looking at over and over. The lilies are gorgeous too. The pace of the video was very nice, a quiet walk into autumn (it hasn't really started here in south of France) Btw, the newsletter is a great idea, and it's a nice read Cheers and thanks for another nice video!

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, and glad you are enjoying the newsletter 👍

@vincentfickweiler4590 9 ай бұрын

Scotland is magical. Particularly loved the lily image 🤩

@trypersistence 8 ай бұрын

Thomas, that lily pad image is (subjectively) in your Top 10 images of all time, in my opinion! I know it's simple. I know it's "only" lily pads, but...WOW. Phenomenal nature image! It's all in the composition. Really well done!

@clippingpathcreativeltd 9 ай бұрын

Thrilled to see you embarking on a journey with the Nikon Z8-Scotland's autumn hues will be a true test of its prowess. Curious, how do the lenses fare in those challenging lighting conditions? Enjoy the adventure and capture!

@Fixmix78 9 ай бұрын

Lilypad shot: definitiv art! Love your choice of making the water black.

@tonymckeage1028 9 ай бұрын

Great Video Thomas, 8:56 stunning image, wonderful colour (s) composition and framing is excellent, 10:57 almost abstract and surreal, the almost 100% black water makes you focus on the soft colours of the subject, 14:41 cracking image the side lighting is brilliant, it highlights the detail in the trees and the soft curves in the hills, Thanks for sharing

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for all of the feedback. I was unsure about cranking those blacks in the lily shot, but I'm happy with the starkness of it 👍

@typhoon-7 9 ай бұрын

It works. Gave me ideas I hadn't previously considered.

@thomasphillips5850 9 ай бұрын

Great video Tom, the Zed8 appears. I think that is a superior kit you have set up.. I'm shooting with the D850 and love it. I think Z 8 might be next but my 850 is going nowhere. That first square shot was beautiful. I have seen the black mist filter before , looks great. Enjoy the new kit and thanks again for the great video.

@Wildsoul62 8 ай бұрын

I def recognized that landscape as I confess I was the one who left a cheery hello note on your windscreen as I spotted you heading off ( a few miles from Applecross)! It was a beautiful light and nothing beats the West coast highland’s for amazing beauty..loved your deer pic… 🙂atb vee

@Snezhana_ph 9 ай бұрын

Thomas congratulations on getting a new camera, your photos are very good, may you do well.

@denisesavage2382 9 ай бұрын

Love that Lilly pad shot. Just stunning.

@andybamforth 9 ай бұрын

Two lovely shots. Always enjoy the work.

@stewartreadman4194 9 ай бұрын

Nigel that picture of the Lilly pads is exceptional, well done!

@ashstubbings2603 9 ай бұрын

I remember about 10 years ago when I visited the Isle of Skye, it took us about 13 hours to get there by car, but that was including a few stops on the way. Non stop, it probably would've taken about 10 hours. That's from North Nottinghamshire though, so it's a bit further. Takes about 8 hours to get to the Cairngorms from where I live. Those filters don't half make a difference don't they? WOW!

@RogerKeith74 9 ай бұрын

Three WONDERFUL photos thank you . :)

@Brainphelan 9 ай бұрын

Tom, I miss you posting the setting use for each shot, they do help me get into a sweet spot. Another great video, Fall is a great time of year. In Colorado, USA it means snow is near.

@adamalthus 9 ай бұрын

The lone pine image was well worth the efforts. Beautiful capture!

@redauwg911 9 ай бұрын

the Nikon zfc would be a great camera for you Thomas

@joseguimaraes1094 9 ай бұрын

Hello Thomas, thank you for this new video. Your images are very beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice week.

@vinlandviking 9 ай бұрын

Filter case as a sporran. Very good laddie.

@valpayne2963 9 ай бұрын

Superb images! You’re in your element!

@fionaquinn8262 9 ай бұрын

That location is gorgeous. Well done!

@carlreid4161 9 ай бұрын

Those opening shots! Lilly pads group of three magic.👍

@huulongphotography 9 ай бұрын

beautiful photos with a simple perspective that's enough, I like that

@barbarachamberlain6918 9 ай бұрын

Loved your final, lone tree image!

@dino_club 9 ай бұрын

i dont even have much of an interest in photography but I love your videos keep them coming!

@typhoon-7 9 ай бұрын

Hi from the Scottish Highlands and fellow new Z8 owner. Great video and inspires me to explore my own home region more. Life just gets in the way sometimes.

@rcpmac 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas! Subscribed to the weekly letter.

@burrdaddy 9 ай бұрын

10.51 Extraordinary. Lovely shot.

@louisburley1597 9 ай бұрын

Great video! One thing that helps me always investigate is having a Peak Design Capture clip. It’s always out for me to quickly turn it on and have a look or two. I take significantly more photos when it’s already out of the bag.

@fotomap5865 9 ай бұрын

I think Autumn just changes all photographer's energy. Great video Tom. Congrats on the gear.

@bubby372 3 ай бұрын

Love the Lily Pad shot.

@DavidFerrett666 9 ай бұрын

The lone tree shot was simply stunning.

@martinsarre 9 ай бұрын

Thomas Heaton at his best. Great images and great camera set up 👏👏👌

@terrygoyan3022 8 ай бұрын

So glad you got the Z-8. I anticipated your purchase after your great white north trip! Maybe some more critter photos in the future? So basically there is a two week window of opportunity to fall photography in Scotland?! Love the lily pads photo. Thanks for taking us along Thomas.

@robertwhitemoto 9 ай бұрын

I am so familiar with “flippin fortunes” for switching platforms. In my case DSLR to Mirrorless (All Canon). But happy I did and never looked back. Really like the Lily-pad shot !! Can’t wait to see what you capture with your new gear! 👍🏻