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[@Henbu]

My favorite photos has to be the reflection shots! Which was your favorite? :)

[@kaizen8731]

The one with angle, where the color kinda blended in from a red to blue🤷🏻‍♂️

[@journeygraph7111]

The reflection shots as well because I know now through this video how to have one :)

[@forwarddrive565]

Reflections for sure were my favorite ones.

[@claudiuroatis9505]

The last one was the best 👏👏

[@nay10lieng]

Hey everyone! It's Nathan from the video(: I just wanted to give a huge shout-out to Henry for suggesting the idea and having me in the video! Reflecting on the experience, here are some quick thoughts I thought I'd share with you all from my perspective: 1) Anyone can be a photographer! I am still very new to the craft, and like any skill you have to dedicate some time and enthusiasm to find success. To be honest, I did not have much expectations for my photos during this little challenge, and to my surprise they actually turned out pretty decent! My advice is to just start, go with the flow, trust in your abilities and you'll surprise yourself with what you'll be able to accomplish. 2) Find others to practice your craft with! I realized how helpful/fun it was taking photographs with another person. If you need that little push, finding a friend to share the experience can be very worthwhile! Wishing you all the best!

[@diyingzhu3877]

Nathan Lieng 🥰🤩👍👏🤝💪

[@LMActionsports]

Great job. Love your enthusiasm. I love trying all types of photography. What I like to do is shoot low. Drop the camera almost to the ground and show the world in a different way. Keep at it and steal your brother’s gear when he isn’t looking haha

[@Minoritynomad]

you did pretty well actually. great job

[@TheProGamer91]

You really made some great photos! Congrats!

[@garo919]

dude! if u have the extra money u should sell your a6000 and get an a6400! i used to have an a6000 and it is a great camera to say the least but the price to performance ratio of a6400 is outstanding and you can feel and see the difference when u switch. the a6000 lasted me a good 2 to 3 years since i got it in 2016 and bought the a6400 in december 2019. of course you can wait for the next apsc camera which i assume is gonna be an a6200 and/or a7000 but that might be a while

[@juna61]

Even entry level equipment nowdays are up for almost any task.

[@robertbodnar810]

Mika Paananen yeah just that the a6000 is 6 years old! :)

[@juna61]

@@robertbodnar810 heck yeah, and still heck of a body for photography!

[@martinaee]

Yeah these are dumb. Even 10 years ago or so it's not like you couldn't make good images with more entry level DSLRs, but for 500 dollars these days you could literally buy a used pro DSLR (or mirrorless cam) from just a few years ago. Hell, I can and do use my D90 still to make great images and that DSLR is more than 10 years old now.

[@leksasdf]

@@robertbodnar810 People are out there getting killer results with 10 year old entry level DSLR's, 6 years is nothing.

[@xanderwebb4000]

@@martinaee the 6D mark 1 is like 300$ and full frame 20mp pro camera

[@MatthewPalanca]

Damn I thought there’d be a critique of the amateur photos towards the end there. Would’ve been helpful to know what exactly you would’ve done differently

[@deelahhdm9379]

I know right. Was expecting some critiques too

[@Henbu]

Matthew Palanca will keep in mind for my next one!! Thanks! 🙂

[@ryanoffthegrid]

@@Henbu "next one" should just be a continuation of this video with your friend sitting down analyzing both your photos and giving him critique on what you would do different. =) make it happen.

[@jayjimbious9022]

@@ryanoffthegrid and photoshopping them together, to compare the "digital vision" of a pro and a newbie

[@nicmart]

True. This is raw material without analysis.

[@timng_]

that reflection shot at 6:22 was a winner damnnn

[@Henbu]

Tim Ng also my favorites 😎

[@DaSesh]

Tim Ng facts loved it

[@ThePortraitArt]

Composition and focus makes the biggest difference.

[@FrameCrafts]

Professionals are Professional.... This video shows that creativity is more important than the expensive gear.

[@khango6138]

I like to use the ""Battlestar Galactica" analogy. The RDM Battlestar Galactica show from the early 2000 has quite old CGI, and the quality of the footage can be a little grainy. Does it beat almost every new scifi shows & movies with their brand new CGI and 4k cameras? Yes. Even if we don't count the excellent writing and acting, the way BSG uses its limited CGI is inspired, so you can still have a great time even in 2022. "The Expanse" is one of those few new shows that actually understands this, so we have both cool CGI and an excellent show at the core. In the end, cool gear and tech help, but the artist still matters more.

[@rbbatac3604]

He's using 85mm. It's not zooming man! 😅

[@kahiausouza4607]

Its the Tamron... so it does zoom. don't be an ass.

[@Spectre-xj7lx]

Kahiau Souza wait, he was using the tamron when trying to zoom? I thought he switched to the sony 85mm. Which is why I also thought about why he was trying to zoom with a prime lens.

[@kahiausouza4607]

Samurai he tilts the camera up after saying “it’s not zooming, man” and u can see it’s not the 85

[@Spectre-xj7lx]

Kahiau Souza cool. Good to know, I didn’t notice it as my internet could only watch vids at 360p😂

[@MrRadiorobot]

Buying a camera = $500. Knowing how to take good pictures with it = priceless.

[@tarikvann-photography5]

It's interesting how much angles matter, but most importantly i think the editing of Henbu's shots are the things that make them look special and unique, not exactly the actual photo taken.

[@kristophervilla]

I think editing goes a very long way. The cameras just like the finishing touch for the lighting and how sharp the results come out. This video idea was super interesting, loved it man!

[@maximilianshootsfilm]

as Ansel Adams ones said: “The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!” and this video just proved that

[@LandofNonecom]

This need some context as i am not getting the meaning, while also sounding pretty sexual. I get it but at the same time i don't? if that even make sense.

[@eddienom]

@@LandofNonecom The person that is using it.

[@maximilianshootsfilm]

@@LandofNonecom hahaha it menses you! you are the most important component of the camera! 12 inches behind the camera is your brain aka you

[@mrsusan893]

@@LandofNonecom Not worry, I also don't have 12 inches.

[@Hoggdoc1946]

@@LandofNonecom Great job with your critical thinking, NOT!

[@kaycgrocks]

6:31 & 6:34 those shots are so nice 😍 Seeing everyone and their A7's make me kinda bummed but shots like this make me feel better about my a6k again

[@shayma95]

don’t worry about the camera body, just get a good lens even the 50mm is an amazing lens :)

[@frickseerose6146]

Buy the sigmas, for Portrait the 56mm, for landscapes, architecture etc the 16mm, and if you want one lens to rule them all, then the 30mm 1.4

[@tommy4862]

As long you have good light, cheap body is fine. You just can't shoot that many frames per second and you have less focus points, but picture quality is good enough. A good lens is more important.

[@debangarajchoudhury1409]

It's not the camera. Yes, expensive ones help but cheaper ones cannot hold you back if have the creativity.

[@kaycgrocks]

@@debangarajchoudhury1409 thats exactly what I mean too :)

[@Bru946]

The A6000 is an amazing entry level or intermediate camera even though it is a little old, you get so much for 400 bucks. A6000+Sigma 16/1.4+ Sony 18-105= Amazing.

[@cas818028]

I love this video, as someone who has basically been ametuer for 2 years now, and always debating on going with more gear. I think this video really highlights just how important composition is, arguably more so than what camera you are using.

[@jypinch]

BRUH THERE'S DEFINITELY GOT TO BE A PART 2 SOON WITH NATHAN 💯💯

[@MyKonaRC]

Next time give the "amateur" some tips. The use of aperture and Shutter priority and so on.

[@judahhays189]

He's not an amateur he's a newbie

[@Hoggdoc1946]

No just give him a smart phone as he is not using any of the capabilities of the camera gear.

[@MalcSkizz]

Yeah that second reflective pic on the Beach was GOLD‼️

[@tamalmazumdar6305]

4:49 that composition tho🔥🔥

[@ChArLyWaFFeLs]

homie said wtf is manual bruh realy enjoyed this video tho haha

[@wazobia2]

Watching Nathan hold that expensive camera+lens without using the safety strap is giving me anxiety haha

[@wayne_right]

That spot over looking Scripps Pier was sick! Nicely done.

[@grahambarkus2737]

Most expensive or cheapest kit... doesn’t matter. What counts is light, perspective and holding the camera steady. Oh... and straight horizons!

[@BikeTall]

I have seen better photos on an iphone than some of the most expensive cameras. Sure, pixel peeping will always show up flaws. But the bottom line will always be creativity & the eye of the photographer. Thats what makes art art. Cameras are just tools to achieve what an artist wants to create. Important tools. But they aren’t the most important thing.

[@bary666cs]

It's a proff for ,,it's not about the camera, it's about the person behind it" Great video

[@arielgharsi]

4:17 favorite shot by far

[@KoenMiseur]

"It's very cold!" He said wearing just a hoodie, dude visit other countries in winter!

[@starjose3755]

Cool vid, but I think editing the pics would've shown more the difference in the story that wasn't shown on the vid

[@nickohhh]

Omg he's amaaazing! What beautiful shots! And great work from Nathan too - you've got yourself a serious mentor there to grow with!

[@journeygraph7111]

This is a cool and fun video with a lesson for us that whatever tools we have, expensive or not, we can do something great with it. It's about the user :) I'm still learning the craft of photography and videography as well and inspired to do much with what I have. Thank you so much henbu and nathan!

[@p.s.w5288]

I actually just bought the Sony a6000 three days ago. First camera lol just took my first photos on it today. Was a lot of fun! Pretty proud of myself since I used manual setting 😂

[@rutaemilija]

Another proof that composition is KEY

[@iknowappleos2107]

At 5:09 at least in my opinion I think you should have had the focus on the tree. Again that’s my opinion. Also at 6:22 That’s at super shot great composition man!

[@azibhazim]

It's not about gear, it's all about skills and creativity.

[@hunter_pauley]

Man seeing that a6000 brought back some mad memories... Also...Unrelated to the video but damn it looks weird seeing “Jan 2, 2020” upload lol.

[@Henbu]

Hunter Pauley haha happy 2020 man

[@ljac_1314]

a henbu chill episode

[@TheGeoDaddy]

Yup, after taking a couple classes at NYU (night school) I went out and purchased my first camera, Nikon FM (as in Fully Manual) 10 with a 35-70mm zoom lens (which my instructor would have called “cheating” for not staying with a 50mm fixed) and shot the limited two rolls of chrome per day! From that day on... the rest of my gear was toys.

[@salomondupper3343]

Very good video and great idea!

[@nightbeat1media]

I got from this video what I relay to my students, it's not about the gear, but the user.

[@jan1687]

Make the $7000 be on auto and the $500 on manual!

[@starchik-z3s]

its so cold in the video that im feeling it in my room

[@StephenBell_video]

Always comes down to the shooter, not the gear 👈

[@alvaror.3878]

So basically the experience of the photographer and how well he is at composition is the key, then how well they edit then the actual gear (supposed decent gear not a 2009 phone camera obviously)

[@leksasdf]

A photographer is more or less that. A good photographer is way more than that.

[@HenryEdward]

Loved the idea bro! Lol I think experience is what counts, those reflection beach shots were awesome 🐚🔥

[@camicees]

So you had three cams and a wireless mic that you swapped between eachother? I really want to do something like this over in the UK!

[@bjornoswald3469]

Nice video. To be honest though: A6000 is already a rather good camera. In the end for this kind of photography the equipment doesn't matter that much. Nice reminder.

[@christos.8739]

With which lut and which lut pack was this video color graded ? Awesome vid man keep up the great work

[@joshsenires5016]

crazy colors would love to find out which LUT and presets he used for the vide hehe

[@denniii09]

maybe he graded it from scratch ?!

[@christos.8739]

In the discription he says that it was graded with his luts

[@waynosfotos]

I understand the concept, but better gear will allow you to get better footage, caveat; “as long as you know how to use it” Better gear allows you to be more creative. If you just want to point and shoot a $500 camera will met all your needs. Should of swapped backwards and forwards to see how the gear can be used with the same shots.

[@MarkOakleyComics]

What a great way to spend the day! Thanks for sharing, guys!

[@archie_guitar]

Gorgeous scenery. Congrats guys!

[@EstelonAgarwaen]

i honestly prefer my lumix gx80 over a big camera. its a very small and lightweight package and the photos still look good.

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

This is a super awesome idea!

[@moritzmuessig]

maybe take someone whos been in photography for a year maybe

[@gillardpetry2068]

A friend of mine says, "..it doesn't matter what pencil and paper is used, it's the artist using it.." I love this saying. So with my 500$ canon, and my 700$ Nikon, with kit, 18-55s for both, and a 75-300, and the 70-300 Nikon, I feel like I can produce quality work.(although an Nikon d850 sure would be sweet!) 😉😉

[@KURDLAND98]

Wait this just came out lmao I thought I was a year late so I was just watching and not looking at anything else lmao

[@nickfelix3157]

Love this video. What building was that with the stairs in La Jolla?

[@grootbatavia]

This is silly, anyone can pick up an old d200 or similar, grab a kit zoom, some cheap nd grad filters and a Chinese compatible flash. Total cost, anywhere between USD 200 and 300. With this and a basic beanbag or backpack for optional support (or a picket post, stick cut from a tree or the hood of your car) anyone with a general idea of what he's doing can take better pictures. Postprocessing as optional extra or shoot JPG and grab the out of camera images. Oh well.

[@albertleslieurena2766]

I have to be honest but I gave a dislikes to this video just because I felt the amateur was an act. Most amatuer knows what they are doing and they have a decent understanding how to work with manual mode and the differences between focal length. Especially the difference between prime lens and zoom, so IDK if this video was based on an amateur photographer who is starting to understand the concept of photography or an amateur that takes his art seriously but doesn't commercialize himself into the industry

[@zenzanyfilms2242]

Really enjoyed watching this - for sure the age old question with everyone who's doing photography and video is how much does gear actually matter and what can be achieved by pros by pushing "cheap" gear. Agree with the others - would love to see an analysis from you on your shots (where you felt limited by the non pro equipment), and on Nathan's shots (where you think he could have utilized the equipment better). Thanks for this - it's giving me some ideas on how to do something similar for videography too! :) (Nausheen from Zen & Zany in China :))

[@DCFotographs]

First video I see. New here. Loved it, subscribed. Love how this just proves. Gear only gets you far. Comes down to the photographer

[@MaskPerfect]

Gears makes a photographer.. but...talent make a perfect photo

[@kudetaofficial]

Hi! What camera did you film the footage on?

[@youreperfectstudio4789]

If you use camera for things that camera is good at and avoid things it's bad at you can use any camera 😊

[@flipnetikz]

So much to learn just from this video

[@Shaun2009ish]

Great photos I have the Sony A6000 with that kit lens I also have a 50MM OSS prime lens for sharper shots I have ordered a ND filter & Sutter release cable remote for long exposure it’s amazing what this camera can pool off just goes to show you can pull off great photos on a budget I am a amateur hobbyists photographer with light room & photoshop it makes you’re photos so amazing great video guys great gear

[@ninipanini5958]

Great! Im planning to buy a6000 end of this month to start with :)

[@aidanhodel]

Loved the video dude super fun

[@noskillpg3d627]

The "noob photos aren't BAD but need some color editing

[@kolapyellow7631]

500$ id my budget. What's your suggestion?? A6000, or a6100?.

[@bhuvan7068]

Man... I love your channel

[@Viewfinder.Stories]

Good video, but I think it could have been better if you guys set categories say portrait, landscape, and lifestyle photos, that way your friend could have learned more and appreciate the stuffs he had in your bag. My two cents.

[@arunashamal]

Oh wow.. This proves it. The expensive gear is better... 👍 thanks for the video

[@OnlyTanghi]

This is just amazing Henbu ! You're one of my fav. inspirations of 2019' love you content and this video is a really good lesson ! Cheers from France '-'

[@Bartjenejlepsi]

If you edit some photos it's hard to compare them, I think it would be cool to just show them raw and unedited so we can see the difference instead of nice edited colors.

[@ThanhNguyen-sk6uc]

A good example that good gear or expensive gear doesn't define who you are as a photographer. Your creativity will make the most of your gear.

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

You are very trusting of Nathan.

[@itsRonDavis]

This was excellent to watch & compare!

[@austinpham5595]

How big of a difference does editing play into the camera gear swap?

[@JonasBecker]

Editing is "just" setting the mood, yea it's important, though the composition is weighing much heftier into the end product.

[@rdfifa]

Austin Pham he totally edited his pictures while left his lil bro’s pics unedited 🙄

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Pro vs noob *Top 10 anime battles*

[@Henbu]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache lmao 😂

[@nacsue3278]

I like that a6000 shot where you used the tree ... it really is not about the gear

[@WhiteWolfie_95]

The photo composition and quality from both photographers looks great, but I want to see them be more imaginative. The things that stand out, of course get photos of them. But the scene doesn't just include the cool stairs and the beach. I wish people made use of the things you never see in videos. A simple sidewalk you used to get there that you didn't think it was worth filming on. An out of the way building you caught in the corner of your eye but never even turned to look at. A part of the beach where everyone else has deemed no good pictures are coming from and left abandoned.

[@Tiffyle0529]

Hi!! Where is the place you took pictures with the stairs 🙏🏼

[@IbrahimLucas]

Great video! Last year I’ve made videos a little similar to this one where I take photos using a pretty old camera. I’ll definitely do something like this video on my channel too. You have a new subscriber! P.s. Nathan did pretty well 💯👏🏽

[@StorytellerImphal]

Loved it bro.

[@rafaelasis9164]

0:00 the guy on the right looks like keshi lmao

[@shauwnKnight]

nice, that camera bag is Sick.

[@ConnorLipke]

Only looking at the thumbnail, you should probably have the subject bring their chin down. I did school photography for a while, and that angle is not flattering at all.

[@MrTannerfigueroa]

The a6000 is a beast of a camera

[@smithy1011]

Great video defo one of the best informative and interesting ones I've watched

[@xxjabarri2xx]

the post processing on some of the sunsets are a bit much. I'd definitely go for a more natural look rather than overlaying a gradient filter over them when there isn't enough warmth in them. Like others said, it'd be nice to explain your framing and concepting but maybe the next video you can explore that more and show people a little behind your photograph eye

[@Hoggdoc1946]

Over processing is a sign of a amateur.

[@MatthiasAI]

Yoo awesome video!! that was interesting and fun to watch. xD

[@johnbroman3660]

Love your videos!!! Thank you!

[@shayma95]

hey Henbu loved the idea. I usually shoot video so I use s log, but for photography what picture style do you use?

[@Henbu]

shayma. I leave my picture style on standard for my a7iii for photos !

[@ShavonSmith]

So at this point I am realizing it more about photography and experience not the fear, because I was shooting my local high school swim meet with a canon t3i kit lens. And I was struggling with my manual getting blurry photos and lighting was not that good but I learn that by changing setting to sports I was able to capture some cool photos

[@joshtwitchen]

Such a sick vid, please upload more

[@zamlar9628]

awesome video!

[@debroy379]

What is considered pro ? Having expensive cameras apparently makes people pro now a days.

[@angus5427]

im assuming the reason for him to have that equipment because he makes money through photography, which makes sense

[@Hoggdoc1946]

@@angus5427 Not necessarily, there are lots of people walking around with lots of equipment and have no idea how to take advantage of their equipments capabilities. They are simply in it for the technology or just to say look at me, I have more money than sense.

[@brittbyler1092]

This video went viral VIRAL

[@JStieloSoloPhysique1987]

I’m new to canon. I need to get an 85mm soooooo bad!!!

[@SketchyPadz]

Anyone know where Nathan got his blue shirt from?