Love this. Have watched so many videos on this topic and this has been the first that’s has made it so clear and simple. Thanks Sam

man you are just a perfect teacher and an amazing artist thank you

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Can any dslr be used for shutter dragging? e.g. canon 5d mark iii

this is a gem, thx!

glad you mentioned it has to be dark ambient... this is critical. Any ambient light in the shot and the subject it just going to come out blurry

Thank you so much for posting this with such detail!!

Está bien . Lo de la cortina trasera yo también vi que mejor no cambiar

If you're finding you can't focus in the dark, some speed lights come with a front facing led light, switch that on.

i should start to call it frame instead of image. sounds a lot fancier.

great explanations, thank you!! is f8 a must or does it also work wide open f1.4 for example?

So helpful! Can't wait to try this tomorrow 😄 Thank you!

Hi Sam, just wanted to let you know how brilliant these videos are! Thank you so much for your ethos, style, and positive community-over-competition attitude! I was up late binge watching and know I will be rewatching for al these great tips.Thank You! Looking forward to seeing more from you!

Great video Sam, I have been a photographer for 30 years and you have some great information in this video!

Good post! Question: so.. 🤔 do we have to move the camera...? I don't think that was stated in the lists of main points... Ok thanks! cheers!

This was good. Thank you!

Great video

I like watching your videos. They are informative and it’s like just listening to a mate sharing useful tips. Thanks for the effort

Does it matter if IBIS or Image Stabilization is on or off? Thank you.

Great information, thank you!

Amazing explanation !! Gonna practice this week at a ferstival! But There is something I didn't get it correctly I think. Should we set up the sync flash in rear or front mode ?

my question is how do you get the person in frame when you're waving the camera around all over the place?

Glad to be a new subbie ❤

Have you ever tried the modeling light on the V1 instead of a light panel?

I had issues at the airport with.1 Cam + 2 lenses because it was to heavy. Whats the weight of all yours together? But great, that you cheat here ;)

Love, love, love this video, thank you

Thank you so much that was very informative and helpful!

So these are all very helpful. We're doing our first destination wedding in Italy in 2025, and want to know how is best to legally shoot a wedding there. There are 2 of us, so would be double the kit, and I'm not sure I like the we're just on holiday line. Is the a working holiday visa or something? We're from the UK

most comprehensive and helpful video I've seen on this technique! thank you

Nice one 👍

Thanks sir

Brilliant thank you for doing this Sam, now a regular subscriber

Hi Sam, I am currently using canon r6 just experiment and I noticed when I open the pictures in lightroom I can see a lot of iso spots. The higher iso I have ever used is 3200. Is the settings that does that and ruin my pictures?

Thanks again for this video. I watched two videos and both of it helped me learn something new. Thanks 🙏

Did this New Year’s Eve with my Fuji x100v and when it works, the pictures look amazing. Thanks 👍👍👍

The best way to re-center the focus box in push down in the centre on the joystick (I'm sure you know joystick is also a push-down button), as your thumb finger is already there to move the box. The DoF button I use it to switch from One-Shot to Servo, while direct AF method switch (I have only two, single point and multi/face, so its basically a direct toggle between the two) is on MfN button, so with the index finger I move from shutter button to MfN button to toggle AF method, while with the ring finger I toggle One-Shot and Servo. With those two buttons you completely alter the AF of your camera. When in single point AF, the box is moved with the joystick, and re-centered pushing down on the joystick itself. Touchscreen was fully disabled the day camera come out of the purchase box, it's not needed to control the camera in any way, and just make your screen filthy and greasy. Touch screens on pro cameras are a disgrace. ISO is on the top dial (Tv is on front dial, Av is on rear dial, typical Canon scheme for me since my film Eos 33 20yrs ago), so all the exposure triangle is set on the camera dials; the control ring alters the exposure compensation, needed when I (rarely) use autoISO, so it's basically not working 95% of the times. My backup RP, having just two body dials, has a slightly different setup: Av is on top dial, and ISO is on a push button + front dial. Unfortunately the RP firmware sucks, and you can't set ISO on the top dial as you can do on the R6. Exposure simulation is also disabled; I come from film days, so I prefer to use the EVF as it was an OVF, with an constant and balanced view of the reality. So I use the R6 as it was a DSLR basically, I find I can work better that way.

I love your step by step style covering this technique. Thank you so much. One question: How can you be sure your autofocus is getting the focus desired when the camera is above your head and you're not looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel? Or are you sort of just having faith that the camera's going to get something in the right vicinity? I understand putting on manual focus with F10, but autofocus puzzles me when you're not confirming the camera is hitting the right subject.

I am beginner in photography. I bought a used Sony A7s2. New 24-70 2.8 lens. How much power flash would be enough to shoot outdoors? I would want to take this flash with me easily and during travelling. Should I go for on camera flash or off camera flash This would be 1st flash that I would buy. What are your suggestions for flash? Also suggest soft box and tripod (either camera or flash would be tripod as I can hold only 1 thing) for travelling.

Skip to 3:30 you’re welcome.

Loving seeing this not going to lie

Should I take my magmod off for this?

Fantastic video - thank you

The NEYE technique

That’s what I’ve done 12 years ago when I was photographing in nightlife. The inspiration came from Ambrel who had done that in NY back then… You don’t need to keep that flash on the camera. I like it actually more when it’s off camera. If someone wants to practice: hit the club.

would it be better to set your focus to like 2 metres. manual. but like f9 or something on 24mm so you get everything?

Brilliant vid Sam! Would love you commentating over the top of the wedding footage with your thoughts in different situations/ lighting situations

We miss your videos Sam!! Hope your making new content soon!

Such a helpful video. 👏🏻

Love this video.