If you're shooting handheld and want better low light capability, go for the 2.8. If you're shooting on a tripod and low light capability is not a must, then f/4. If you're shooting strictly landscapes then f/4 should do, but if you want to shoot other types of photography down the road like portraits or products then f/2.8 will give you the extra light and extra bokeh. You'll have to compare prices as well. The f/2.8 is more expensive than the f/4 so that's another aspect you need to consider. Hope this helps.

Thanks

@@hergo77 You're welcome.

I don't really have a preference - this tripod I got because it's small and lightweight which is perfect for travel. It happen to come with a ball head. But I'm planing on getting a fluid head as well just to have both lol. In terms of filters I have Neewer which are very good and I use always. I also have a K&F, a Gobe and a Hoya. Sure thing, we can meet up in Iona and shoot some juicy sunsets.

@@adriancaleanu I have one set of Neewer filters that I just received but haven't had a chance to use yet. I generally like the quality (for the price) of other Neewer accessories that I've acquired but wasn't sure about the optical quality of their filters. Happy to hear that they meet with your approval. The weather forecast this weekend looks promising so unless my wife has other plans for me I'm hoping to head out to Iona tomorrow afternoon to shoot some birds and stay for the sunset. I'll watch for you in case you're there.

@@stevef1314 Yeah, Neewer filters are good. They don't alter the photos in any other way than what they're intended for. I might go on Seymour tomorrow but if not, I can meet you there. I saw a couple of bald eagles last time I was there.

@@adriancaleanu There is actually an eagle nest just inside the fence line at the back of the west pond. You can see it from the road if you know where to look. I'll send you an email to the address on your YT homepage with my email so we can arrange to meet if you decide not to go to Seymour.

Iona Beach is literally 15 minutes from my place. Every time I see partly cloudy sky from my living room I hop in the car and drive to the beach. One of the best places to shoot the sunset!

@@adriancaleanu More like 20 to 25 minutes for me depending on traffic. Steveston, Terra Nova and the West Dyke are closer to where I am in Richmond.

Yeah, Momiji Gardens are especially beautiful during autumn when the foliage has those vibrant colours. For sure the polarized image at 10:00 is better than the non-polarized one. Thanks for your comments!

Yeah, I shot Gary Point too. Very beautiful. It's a crop sensor.

Thank you! I'll check that out for sure!

Haha, for sure. I was all alone when I shot the vlog. Very nice experience.I really like that location. I'm planning on shooting it again but from the other side of the lake. From the south side.

Thanks a lot!

@adriancaleanu hey bro, I know you didn't ask for advice, but I recon, if you put after each shot, photo of your settings on your camera, people can see the final product (the shot) and settings to achieve something similar in similar conditions. That way, the video becomes way more educational, and newbs like me can learn a lot 😇 IMHO. Thanks anyway. 😊 Cheers George

Thanks a lot! And I really appreciate the encouragement!

Thanks a lot! For sure. Every photographer has his/her own thought process when shooting.

When I shoot a very picturesque location I take tons of photos because every shot will have something different. Plus, not all the photos will be good enough, so multiple photos with multiple angles and subjects give me more chances to have an awesome shot. The more you shoot, the more you train your eye to see in frames. You will learn to pick out smaller frames within the large landscape without even looking through the view finder. You will see the photo before taking the photo. I'm looking strong compositions. Balance, symmetry, frame in a frame, foreground elements and so on. Shooting in a beautiful location is easy because you get your photo pretty much handed on a plate. Locations like forests are the ones that are difficult because as photographers we need to create some sort of sense and order in a very chaotic environment. Hope this helps.

@@bigshatzo1969 Thank you! In this video I used an Optex Black. I also have a K&F. Neither is a pro tripod but they do the job very well.

In the HSL tab play around with the Hue selector for the greens and yellows and see where the greens start to have a natural look. Also reduce the saturation a little and see where that puts you.

Thanks Lubos ✌! Yeah, there's no shortage of great locations around here. I know where you live, you kinda have to work double to find good compositions but I think that will make you an even better photographer. You're doing a lot with a little.

@@adriancaleanu yeah, is hard here. Hopefully soon I will get somewhere nice . Thank you for encouraging words😊

@@lubos-ro3hyMy pleasure!

Salut Romania :). Gopro 11. Not the best quality but very easy on the hand.

@adriancaleanu Salut. Și eu tot un GoPro11 am, cum zici ușor se folosit, dar la calitate mai are de lucrat

@@danieliovidiu Da, clar. Deocamdata pt mine e OK dar pe viitor va trebui un upgrade.

@adriancaleanu Pentru inceput eu zic ca este bun,cu timpul si cu experienta merge un upgrade

@@danieliovidiu Da, asa-i!

I see. Thank you ✌

Yeah, you're right. I just checked the Raw files and the polarized one is way darker than the non-polarized. So to get the same exposure like the non-polarized one in camera, I should have dropped the shutter speed more to compensate for that loss of light that the CPL induces. But I shot it like that and made it brighter in post. That's why it doesn't make sense at first glance.

@@adriancaleanu I see

Thanks a lot! I have a Neewer filter kit: UV, ND and CPL. However I lost my CPL when I was in Italy in July, so I got another CPL from K&F Concept. I'm happy with them. They don't soften the image or alter the white balance when I put them on, which a lot of these super cheap filters do.

@ Thanks for letting me know, Adrian. Much appreciated!

@@doogieham My pleasure.

Thank you man!

Thanks man! Yeah, Tofino is great! Weather was super!

It was just perfect!

Thanks a lot man!

@@CalinD83 Thanks a lot man!

@@archanamagar1907 Thank you!

Thank ya! Nature really helped me out that day haha. Well, minimalism is using very simple ideas or a small number of elements. In other words, being extremely simple. I think the term is spot on. Also you have to keep in mind that this is in the photography context. For example the word Exposure in the photography context is different than the word exposure if we talk about walking naked on the street lol.

@@adriancaleanu sorry it’s not spot on. When used as an ART term Minimalism has an elusive definition and is difficult to understand, however it has nothing to do with the dictionary definition. Well, small number of “ objects “ yes, however, and this is primary, they need to have a specific relation to the frame , and not just be a pleasing picture.

@@CalinD83 Thanks man! Yeah, I like how they turned out!

Mersi, mersi :)