Honestly I rarely use it. Lens flares don’t bother me that much, and I don’t find myself in situations where they’re popping up often anyways. Do you use one a lot?
@@jfmoscoso Oh nice that's exciting! I love the lens a lot it's such a good one. Do you prefer using the hood? Sometimes I feel like it makes the kit a bit too big for me with it on.
As a fellow introvert, what helped me was NOT taking pictures...with my camera. Instead for a couple of months I went out at least three or four times a week with just my phone, and used that camera. People seem a LOT less concerned when you just have a phone, and it's also easier to "Winogrand" it with a phone.
Oooh this is a good one. I can relate to the bigger camera feeling invasive, both for me and the subjects. Doing a street photography video with my phone could be fun.
@@Atlas.Visuals fun, informative, and you learn fast what works, and what doesn't. It allows you to take those shots with more confidence, and when you go back to a an actual camera it won't feel as awkward as it did initially.
I see a lot of potential in this new channel. The kind of input I need after all is done for the day and need to relax eyes and brain. Subscribing because I am curious where you are going to take this and to support a fellow photographer.
That's a great compliment thank you :) Still experimenting with a lot of different formats and learning along the way, but the videos will keep on coming. Thanks for following along!
Good video...nice place...nice photos A question... The Sony a7iv, when you take photos in RAW, and use lossless compression to reduce the weight of the files, is it true that the resolution drops? A youtuber there said: That in large lossless compressed, sony a7iv takes photos of about 20 MPX In compressed lossless medium 13 MPX photos And in compressed lossless small 8 MPX photos It says that in those cases the Sony a7iv is no longer a 33 MPX camera. You who have that camera...is it true? We await your honest response
Good question, I'm not too experienced on this, but from what I found not every photo will be 33MPX. Typically cameras will advertise their highest quality image, but that doesn't mean every image will meet that quality. If you're using a compressed lossless small, the camera will not need 33mpx for that image. I'm pretty inexperienced with this, so I could be off, but from my understanding this is how it works!
You don’t have to tell a story in most photography genres, but I feel for street it’s a must. Still though, take a lot of photos whether it’s a story or not.
Hello from a fellow introvert. How *I* did it, was watched like a dozen or more videos of other people walking up to strangers and asking for a photo. Then I tried to dare the same thing. And then I tried to Garry Winogrand the rest of them (look like a fumbling confused person). Somewhere between all these versions, I'm getting closer to not being *as* shy. (But I'm quite an introvert, myself.)
This is a good one, get yourself pumped up a little bit before going out, get that confidence up. The fumbling confused person sounds like it could work, I'll have to try that one haha
I can definitely relate to you here. I'm also an introvert and struggle with everything you mentioned. But the best part is you are aware of your shortcomings and that's the best way to improve. Keep it up! :) My fav shot from your video is at 3:33
Is shooting the F16 and higher ISO in the bright daylight something you did intentionally? Just curious. Those B+W through the window shots are preatty nice.
If possible, I'll always prioritize the aperture and shutter speed, and then adjust the ISO accordingly. I wanted to use a small aperture to keep everything in focus, but that meant I had less light and would have to use a high ISO. I'd rather have a noisy image with a sharp focus, than a clean one that's blurry. Great question!
Love this type of videos! Got the same camera as you and I was wondering about dust on sensor or in pictures. How do you work around that? I have to learn to live with it I think… any ideas? Keep up the amazing work you do!
I'm glad you liked it! Do you prefer these types of videos without commentary? Camera dust is the absolute worst! I find myself having to clean the sensors so often because I hate looking at the footage later and seeing that spec on everything. I have a cheap little camera cleaning kit to gently blow/brush off the camera sensor. And I always keep a UV filter on the ends of my lenses, so I can be a little rougher on cleaning that instead of the glass itself. Using just a microfiber cloth for wiping dirt off of those. You want to keep the camera sensor covered as much as possible. Turn off your camera when you're changing lenses, and flip it upside down to reduce the chances of something falling in. Lots of editing software can remove little specs from photos, but I think doing a quick cleaning before shooting might be your best bet. It's definitely avoidable though, I can't stand them haha
@@Atlas.Visuals Thank you for the tips and an informative answer! I bought myself a UV filter and a blower "rocket" so I can get some of the dust away, hope it helps. Found in the settings that you could close the shutter when the camera is off, I just have to be really careful so I don't touch the shutter when the lens is removed! These videos are relaxing but don't stop doing videos with commentary where you walk us through the mindset you have when you take pictures, it also helps us think in other ways when we are out shooting! :D
Nice that's great! I've heard of some people getting some serious sensor damage when having it covered, so I'd be really careful with that. I think the piece of glass in front of the sensor is better protection than the small piece that closes in to cover it. The filter and the rocket should hopefully be enough! Great to know thanks so much for the feedback, I appreciate it!
Hey man, loved the video! I just recently bought a a7II, I upgraded from an old Canon EOS 350D. I'm having a real hard time adjusting to the way focusing works. What kind of focus settings do you use?
Nice how exciting! My first camera was a Canon Rebel, but I’ve been loving Sony ever since I switched over. I mostly use continuous AF, with a medium focusing spot. Then I use my little track pad to move the spot around and grab the focus. Swapping over brands can definitely take some getting used though, will just take some time and practice. Let me know if you have any other questions and I’ll be happy to give my input :) Thanks for watching!
@@Atlas.Visuals Thanks for the answer, and sorry for taking so long to reply back again. I've gotten more used to the camera now as well as getting shots I'm proud of. Ever since I started photography I've wanted a big zoom lens capable of wildlife photography, mainly birds but looking online I feel discouraged as they're so expensive, I've found a lens I think I'll be able to save up for which goes for around 1100 USD but I've also found the 500mm F6.3 from TTartisan. I've watched a few reviews and it seems people agree that it's good for the price but it's not great, I've been in the hobby for about 1 and a half years now except I've been using my phone up until a month ago because of not being able to afford a camera at the time, so I know I like photography and see myself doing it for awhile so I'm really looking for a lens that I can grow into that'll last awhile. Do you have any tips for a new photographer looking to buy their first lens? (buying used is a bit limited due to where I live)
Nice I love to hear it! Getting into photography is so tough, and I don't think there's any one perfect way to do it. I decided to use what I had until I was able to purchase the high quality lens I wanted. I have more of a "quality over quantity" mindset, so saving up for something that would hopefully last years without feeling like I needed an upgrade fit my style. Sometimes feeling limited in the gear can force us to get more creative, even though it doesn't always feel like it. All that being said though, sometimes getting a new lens, even if not the highest quality, is exactly what a photographer needs to take things to the next level. Specifically for wildlife like you mentioned, a high zoom lens feels pretty essential to capture what you're wanting. Sorry for the vague response, I just think there's different ways to go about it. Something else to look into could be paying a bit of money to rent a lens for a day or two. It'll allow you to get a feel for it and see if it fits your style without any long-term commitment. Do you know if there's options to rent equipment in your area?
@@Atlas.Visuals Thanks for the response! I actually don't know if there's an option like that, and it had honestly not occurred to me that it could be a possibility, I guess it's definitely something to look into, although I'd be super afraid to break it haha. (as I'm writing this I've found a few websites so I'll definitely look into it!) on another note, I've for the first time experienced getting dust in my sensor(don't know how it happened, I rarely remove my lens as I only have the kit lens), so I'm currently waiting to get my cleaning kit, I can't really get myself to go out and take photos with black spots, I don't know if that's the wrong mindset or not, I might just be too much of a perfectionist.
Great, you'll have to let me know if you pull the trigger on renting one and how it goes! A cleaning kit is definitely needed with a camera. Even with very little lens changing, dirt can always find a way into the image. If you're able, I'd recommend getting a UV filter on your lens, which is essentially like a phone screen protector but for your lens. You can clean it without having to worry about scratching the much more expensive lens glass. Hopefully your cleaning kit comes with a "blower rocket". That's what I've had the most success with in cleaning my sensor, and it works without having to touch it directly and risk damaging it. Nothing wrong with wanting to set yourself up for success, I wouldn't want dirt on my pics either haha!
Thanks for the detailed and concise video. I keep hearing the term ISO thrown around in videos but never had a clear explanation on what it actually was. This helps a lot.
completely incorrect on the high ISO = noise claim. the high ISO is revealing that your photo was noisy in the first place and not that the high ISO creates the noise. shooting at low ISO and increasing brightness in post often leads to more noise being revealed. i recommend shooting on auto ISO, most modern cameras have enough processing power to decide the ideal ISO based on your Aperture and Shutter Speed settings
It sounds like we’re saying the same thing just a little differently. Since the high ISO is revealing noise, the image will have more noise the higher the sensitivity is. Making this adjustment in post-production is essentially doing the same thing, just not in the moment you’re shooting: changing the sensitivity of that photo to light. Auto ISO can be great for certain situations, but doing anything on auto is letting the camera decide instead of the photographer. If I’m looking to shoot a little overexposed so the highlights are brighter, I need to be in manual and make that adjustment myself. Great points though, and auto is a good place to start for some people! 👍
Awesome, man! Thank you so much for your help. I watched ISO EXPLAINED / APERTURE made EASY and now this video. I'm new in photography and this is a great simple explanation for everyone, so thanks again.
Love to hear it, I'm glad they could help! If you have any questions on photography along your way don't hesitate to reach out. Excited for you to get out and start shooting, best of luck!
i usually turn on manual focus peak and whenever the lense start to bugging with an easy catch just let it a rough est. then swap manual , and finetune it is also a very easy and fast way to done
great video! i'm pretty new to photography and was just wondering, why you were shooting those pictures at such a high ISO? arent those only meant for really low light conditions? I dont really know too much about this and would like to learn why you did that. thanks!
Hi there great question! The photos that I used a high ISO for were ones with a really low aperture, which means there's a lot less light getting into the camera (4:20 , 4:26 ). Looking back I probably didn't need it as high as I did to get the photo I wanted, but that was my thought behind it. I'll have a video breaking down ISO out in a couple weeks! Thanks for watching :)
Sure low iso is mainly used for low light conditions but you shouldn't be scared to use a higher iso in good light conditions as well. High iso only creates grain if the lighting is bad, so in good light you can barely see that a high iso was used.
I really enjoyed this video, really laid-back and informative at the same time. I'm learning panning too atm and it's nice to see someone else just trying different things and learning aswell
I’m glad you enjoyed it! There’s always a new technique to learn, I love going out knowing nothing and figuring it out along the way. Thanks for watching!
