Camera Settings I Use - 7 example images & settings explained (Nikon & Canon cameras featured)

[@photogenius]

Which of the seven images featured in this video was your favourite, and why?? Thanks for watching - to help this channel grow please like and share the video with others

[@massdistraction6169]

Great video as usual. Fav shot is the lightning image. Didn't think you could capture a moving image like lightning so clearly with such a long exposure. Good to know. Greetings from Dublin ✌️

[@tammybaxter4911]

My favorite shot is the ocean! I love how soft it was, like a dream!

[@photogenius]

Thanks 👍 I love that shot too, thanks for taking the time to comment - regards to yourself and Dublin from down under. Paul.

[@photogenius]

I certainly have, here you go : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHnEh36iZtCVb7s Paul 🙂

[@photogenius]

Thanks Tammy, that shot always gets good feedback, I love the dreamy, surreal look to the water as well. Thanks for supporting my channel. Paul.

[@ab97305]

Paul, I see why your name is the 'Photo Genius'. You are a Photo Genius and an excellent teacher of photography! I have learned so much from you. I have two (2) number #1 photos and they are the 'Coolangatta, Queensland' and the 'Lightning Bolt' photos. This particular video I really like. You answered questions about the particular camera I have. You broke down and explain the different camera settings for the Canon T7 EOS Camera 18-55 kit lens that some/most of us have purchased as a beginner. My safari photos turn out so well, that everyone asks me where did I learn photography. And of course, I referred them to your videos. Kudos to you, Paul, and keep up the great work and thank you so much! 😀👍

[@photogenius]

Thank you kindly Anthony. To be perfectly honest I chose the company name Photo Genius because I think it's memorable and sounds cool, and I certainly would not consider myself a genius as I believe we learn new things everyday. I do get a lot of pleasure and satisfaction from helping people and seeing them grow and I'm so glad to have helped you and your photography. Thank you so much for the great feedback and for supporting my channel - lots more to come. Paul 😀

[@davemacarty679]

Great video Paul! You're an excellent teacher and I always learn something from your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@photogenius]

Thank you Dave, very much appreciated.

[@davemacarty679]

@@photogenius Paul, please consider doing some Lightroom videos (for beginners)!

[@donsoley746]

Without a doubt, the best pro photographer for straightforward explanations..!

[@vmarteen9463]

your my favorite photography teacher on internet! very well explained and easy to understand! thank you!

[@peterhall728]

Just discovered this channel and, have to say, it's easily the best photography channel on KZbin (obviously IMHO) such clear and easy well explained info for a begginer like myself. Has really helped and made a huge difference to my understanding of my camera (EOS 500D) and my resulting photographs. 📸👍

[@photogenius]

Wow, thanks Peter - I really do appreciate your kind words and support. Thank you so much. Paul

[@keithnielsen7758]

I agree ‼️💯👍👌😃

[@patrickallen7950]

I am a relatively new Real Estate Photographer. I learned more from this video than I have from listening to 10 other videos and attending classes at the University of Arizona. Thank you for you good explanations and sharing your knowledge.

[@photogenius]

You are very welcome Patrick, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for the great feedback and for supporting my channel. Paul.

[@vita.1517]

I am so glad I found your videos I just got a D5100 Nikon trying to start out on photography with no knowledge whatsoever and after watching a few of your videos I have been able to take some nice pictures. Thanks for giving out so much information you are such a great teacher.

[@azizmohammed9758]

Hi Paul I am from the Caribbean and new to photography.I only recently came across your channel and I must say your vides and explanations are absolutely spot on.

[@MrRensan404]

Another great tutorial video, Paul. You showed the actual picture that will result if you use the settings prescribed. You even demonstrated how to manually do the settings on both Nikon and Canon cameras. You were direct to the point with no wasted time in your presentation. This is one video that I kept on my save list. Thank you Paul for this awesome presentation.

[@photogenius]

You are very welcome Rene, appreciate your kind words. Please note when using shutter priority (featured a lot in this video) the aperture will vary depending on the light available, so your f number may be different to the one I used in the video.

[@Kieran.raghavan]

The panning technique is awesome!

[@art_by_whitney_bond5360]

thanks so much for your explanations! I havent found anyone who I can follow and understand but you thanks so much!!

[@calmdownnow20]

You are the God of photography

[@richardcompain5064]

I'm just learning I watch his videos and I'm learning quick he's great 👍

[@photogenius]

Thank you Richard, very kind. 🙂

[@theroadkingexplorer7199]

Excellent video Paul you explain everything perfect step by step, what's also great about this is by using some of these settings on the right days and nights you can experiment and see what works for you and know more what to use for night shots, days, sunsets, sunrise Thank you for all your videos very very helpful.

[@Giovababy15]

I love this channel because you use cameras that most of us have like Nikon d3500 and cannon t6 I know lot of people have more expensive cameras but I think most beginners have a d3500 or t6 or something like that and it seems like you focus a lot in beginners 🙂

[@photogenius]

Hi Giovanny, thanks for the support. Although I will occasionally feature and review pro gear, my focus is on the entry level and mi range cameras that are the most popular.

[@beth2933]

Hi,i am so beginner and i just brought my first dslr canon20d amd i don’t have any knowledge how to use it and your videos is helping me learning about how i can use my camera.thanks.

[@user-gi4xe9ps2n]

Thank you Paul for another brilliant KZbin. I wish u had a book out

[@trialanderror8627]

Thank you for the free classes for beginners like me...

[@AlexM-om2yy]

It amazes me how get such great image quality with the most basic equipment!

[@a.beckwith4576]

Great seeing the photos for long enough and the explanation as usual first class. Thanks

[@photogenius]

Thank you for the feedback - glad you enjoyed the video.

[@matthewcleal6220]

Thanks so much for your tutorials. Your teaching is a real benefit

[@truthbetold9742]

Awesome video tutorial Paul!!! Two thumbs way UP!!!!!

[@candicebaker2663]

I love the fast moving photos, very cool.

[@photogenius]

Thanks Candice 👍

[@ridgen_west]

Simply the best. So helpful and educative.

[@theroadkingexplorer7199]

the sunrise with the waves was excellent everything in that photo seem to work all together the water crashing on the rocks the sky the sun coming up the water on the horizon, as we call it a perfect chemistry in photography..

[@riddlesandlaughs]

This was an absolutely brilliant tutorial. I just had an actual a-ha moment. Thank you! 🙏

[@stephanieedwards3938]

me too!

[@bigblock53]

i have a canon t6 and started taking pictures. been watching alot of your videos, and taking pics of cars indoors and out doors. so far took indoors and used landscape and they came out great. now to try outdoors when the weather gets a little warmer. havent learned if the winter cold will hurt a camera.

[@photogenius]

Glad to hear you’re getting some good pics, thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@jonzy53]

Brilliant Lesson, as im new to digi photography this will give me starting points etc, Thanks from Pete, Somerset UK

[@abfixer8722]

New to DSLR and a bit rusty around the triangle principles. Your videos have been a great way of getting me back up to speed. Looking forward to Spring here in Glasgow UK and trying out the tips you have shared. Big thanks from me!

[@photogenius]

Great to hear! Appreciate the feedback and support - hope Glasgow warms up soon and you cab get out and have fun with your camera. Best wishes Paul @ Photo Genius.

[@sanchezjuan530]

Watching your videos I been learning a lot about photography. Thank you

[@photogenius]

Great to hear Juan - thank you for watching, please consider subscribing - new videos weekly.

[@julietcollins8892]

Brilliant. Very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@danielreyna6968]

wow! great video as usual! Lots of helpful notes!

[@richardmilbourne1679]

Paul some great shoots , you captured the mood perfectly .A tip I would like to share is . When iam taking shoots of touring cars is When taking your action shoots the closer you are to the cars / track you need to change your shutter speed to a faster shutter move back then you can slow the shutter back down . But becarefull not to stop the wheels stone dead or the car will look parked and not moving at fast speeds .I like the idea of you showing us your shots easyer to understand. Great video great work Paul

[@steveperdeaux6910]

Thanks Paul, great info as always

[@jeniferbullock1291]

I just got my first Canon t7i a few weeks ago, and have enjoyed your videos. (I wished I lived in Australia. I would definitely sign up for a beginners course.) This was in my opinion the most helpful of your videos for beginners. I am somewhat intimidated by the exposure triangle and the settings on the camera. It seems that when I think through which mode I want to shoot in, then find the correct settings the shot is gone. Somewhat frustrating for us newbies. Thank you again. Your teaching is AWESOME!

[@dasraselwilliam3389]

Great job,very helpful method of learning.

[@tonyhopkins6022]

great advice again Paul = so helpful

[@keithnielsen7758]

Paul, I’m a beginning real estate photographer and I would love to see your setting recommendations for inside the home vs outside the home with various weather conditions

[@johnsparkes8963]

Very enjoyable vlog with good info. Went to Brisbane in 2005 while visiting my second Cousin who lived in Margate.

[@photogenius]

Thank you John, come and visit us again soon 🙂

[@JANE-je9fi]

Great tips for beginner like me! thanks

[@shahanajpervin3760]

This video is really helpful for me.

[@tammybaxter4911]

Thank you for this video! Love from the states!

[@photogenius]

Thank you so much Tammy. Please consider subscribing - new videos weekly.

[@alexaclaven]

I love the images used in this video, especially the lightning photo. Great video. I learned a lot.

[@photogenius]

Thanks Alexa 👍

[@sanjitsaha1932]

Yes.Very interesting and helpful.

[@josephwalker7395]

Thank you for showing how to use manual controls. Greatly appreciated 🙏

[@larrybg]

Great tutorials! I wanted to ask you: I understand now how to balance it (shutter, aperture, and iso), but how do you decide what shutter speed to use in the first place?

[@photogenius]

With shutter speed you need to consider two things - Light and Movement. If you are shooting in bright conditions a faster shutter speed would be typically used - in terms of movement you would get sharper images as a fast shutter speed can "freeze" movement. If you are shooting in low light then slowing the shutter down allows the camera more time to record light (use a tripod btw) but in terms of movement you will get blur. Watch this video for more : kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5u2dauaiLatoNU Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@Bikecampcook]

Brilliant as always I'm new to the Dslr world and your really helping me out with a clear guide so thankyou from Manchester Uk :)

[@EastLondonMillwall]

Thanks very much as normal was excellent

[@photogenius]

Appreciate your feedback Steve, thank you so much. Paul.

[@DonkUK]

Thanks for this share, I'm not much of a reader so you've shown me that in shutter mode it sorts the aperture out for me! I've only got a nikon d5300 and a nikon p900!

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed the video - shutter priority is a useful mode and you can use it on both your cameras, thanks for watching. Paul.

[@revathysrimalar3070]

Hi. All the photographs are amazing. The tutorial is really crisp and clear. Thanks for making it available to us. Also, could you make a tutorial on slow motion videography and food photography?

[@kevingallagher9652]

Just found your channel great video's complete novice just in the throws of buying a camera cant make up my mind will watch a lot more of your vids cheers paul

[@shotgunwilly4685]

Hello Paul. I've decided to take up photography as a way to pass time since I retired. I've been scouring videos here on You Tube, and have found lots of interesting, and helpful, information. However, I keep finding my way back to your channel as you are, by far, the best at explaining your process to a complete beginner! Thanks for the great videos. BTW, for me, it's a toss between the lightning image and the ocean sunrise!

[@JRBRPhotography]

More great tips, and thanks for showing how to set camera!

[@photogenius]

You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@satchman2000retro]

Thanks for these. I have a d3500 and have learned so much from your videos ,)

[@mr.gratitude7594]

Your videos are very detailed, informative and to the point. Keep up the great work, you are a very good teacher.

[@andrewgallup3890]

I believe that the noise is not a big difference between ISO 100 and 200 with 200 giving more flexibility. Is this the reason for "defaulting" at 200 or do you have additional/other reasons?

[@dreamhacker74]

My fave is the sunset with the waves over the rocks. I wish to take sunset photos later in the year when I visit Cornwall. I am new to photography and have a Nikon d3500. I bought a few lenses, a 50mm 1.4, a 30mm 1.8 also a 70-300mm all Nikon af-s. I also have the kit lens. Which would be best to use for sunset photos or should I be looking for a different lens?

[@zygmuntziokowski7877]

Good video, you like using "S" Shutter priority over Aperture priority.

[@brianjennings7965]

Your videos are fabulous. I am new to photography, I mostly take photos of my kids playing baseball. It's tricky getting the aperture and ISO, but your videos are helping me figure this out. I am struggling with the different lenses and I am trying to decide on a good telephoto lens for my Canon 6T. Keep the videos coming, they are great!

[@photogenius]

Thank you Brian for the positive feedback, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos, please consider subscribing - new videos weekly.

[@sushirollerboarder]

Paul is the best!

[@Annie261.]

Very clearly explained. All the shots were great.

[@hansverbeek5621]

Yes please more camera info thanks

[@lindaschuett4486]

An excellent way to demonstrate the image and your settings, would enjoy this type of video once and awhile, it;s a great way to teach it.

[@jimkok1957]

You explain the process very well. Really enjoy your tutorials

[@Rmanzss48]

Sir thank you so much you got me back into photography and refreshed me knowledge of shooting in full manual mode. Also i got me a new handy dandy canon rebel T7 with the kit lens plus i bought a nifty 50 of course and a mid range telephoto 38mm-135mm lens tho the tele lens is a hand me down hehe.

[@grahamallen3941]

Hi Paul, I loved the sunrise with all the yachts. Very nice. I currently have a canon760d but I’m looking at getting another camera for a back up. Brands don’t bother me as I’ve had Nikon, Sony and Panasonic(loved this one) got stolen and my old Minolta 7000! Graham 🇬🇧🇬🇧 I’m a new subscriber.

[@corinnewren2607]

Thank you for all the advice and information, it has certainly helped me to get out of Auto. Although I use an Olympus, your advice is so clear I can always find the relevant settings.

[@peterbunker1099]

Another great video. I like all the pictures especially those taken with the lower grade gear.

[@photogenius]

Thank you Peter, appreciate the feedback, please consider subscribing - new videos weekly.

[@elizabethlanza8111]

I am enjoying your video’s. I just bought the canon T7 1500D. Having trouble with the triangle. Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. I have watched a few videos on the triangle, and you seem to be the one that I have learned the most from. I have subscribed to your videos. Can’t wait to watch the next one. Thank you. Job well done.

[@djmle29n]

I have just discovered your videos and am learning so much from your very effective, hands-on approach. I appreciate learning this way so much. I have a SONY A7R1V...do you ever use SONY'S in your videos?

[@udinemshitz6452]

Paul a thousand thanks to Udi Keep on helping a lot

[@photogenius]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@shawnykaltenbach9713]

Just wow! I will be checking out your website but I must say it would be incredible to have an individual lesson since I have a different model Nikon and gear. The Sandhill cranes have returned here (along with mating Great Horned owls) and I’m eager to capture them all. New telephoto lens and no experience using it. Great videos and awesome explanatory manner. Thanks ever so much!

[@advertisementsbythegroup7140]

Great vidio all the time i learn somerhing from you thank you

[@photogenius]

So nice of you, thanks for watching.

[@mbgp]

Thank you for another great video. You are an excellent teacher! My favourite is the 1st one with the storm and the waves/beach one. Awesome job! I have a Canon 750D and I'll try your tips :D need to get a tripod

[@photogenius]

Thank you - a tripod is a must have! Hope you get some good shots.

[@jadabada45]

I really love and appreciate your channel a lot. You really helped me learn more about my camera and how to use it!! Thank you so much 🙌🏽👏🏽

[@black.diablo.m2]

Really enjoyed this presentation Paul! I learned a lot. Thank you. I like taking photos of posed cars, so if ever you found time to do that and an accompanying video, that would be fantastic.

[@faridguirguis9006]

Dear Paul, thank you very much for the nice video. The setting for the lighting picture on Nikon d850 with 20" ISO 200 and shutter mode, the F is F16 can't get F9, I don't know how to fix it. Thank you (I am using the Nikkor 50/1.8)

[@Kshitiz1785]

But how to focus when it comes to first 3 shots ( 2 night shots and 1 panning ) . Usually it is said to manually focus at infinity( as kit lens don't have markings for infinity) for night shots or to a some light source at a distance to keep things in focus . For motion blur or panning also ,I manually focus on some point at a distance and when a subject is about to approach that point I take continuous shots following the direction of the subject. If there is another way , I would be happy to know. Love your videos.

[@LaurensHoengenaert]

Hi Paul, Fairly new to this channel, but absolutely love it! I already learned a great deal from your videos and like the style, keep it up! Although I already watched a great deal of your videos, there's something I can't get my head around, and would be great if you could clarify: When using a tripod, the shutter opening time no longer seem like a big factor any longer. Especially when taking a panorama or still image without moving elements since your camera is stable on a tripod anyway. So why wouldn't you up you aperture until the max value (smallest opening) to have that maximum depth of field? During a practice session I took a picture of the evening sky on a tripod. One with a aperture of f7.1 and a shutterspeed of 1/200 and another one with aperture f32 and a shutterspeed of 1/10. Both images with an ISO of 100. They look fairly the same with the latter being slightly more dark. Why would you choose for one setting over another here? The same goes for you picture of lightning over Brisbane (awesome picture btw). You chose to keep the aperture at f9... why not increase it and increase the shuttertime to further increase the chance of seeing the lightning? Best regards and thanks again for these amazing videos!

[@photogenius]

Hi Laurens There is a reason why it's not a good idea to stop down / close the aperture (largest f number) and this is called lens diffraction. I am planning to make a video on this topic very soon, but in short as the aperture opening gets smaller you will notice the detail in your images getting softer. This is why you will often hear landscape photographers talking about f11 as being the "sweet spot", of course every lens is different, but generally once you start to hit f16.. f22... f32 etc you will / may notice a blurring and softening of the image. I cannot recall how long the shutter was open for the lightning image, but whilst having a longer shutter speed may make sense, stopping the aperture down does not - it's all about finding the right balance. Hope that helps, and thanks for the great question!! Paul.

[@LaurensHoengenaert]

@@photogenius Hi Paul, This certainly answers the question. Thank you! I've heard of this "sweet spot" before but was confused with the depth of field and aperture correlation. I wasn't aware there's a side effect of closing down the aperture too much. Something new to experiment with and take better photo's. You've got a new fully subscribed member on your channel, so looking forward to that video. Thanks again and take care, Laurens

[@arijitdas7329]

The best two shots were the setting sun on the coolangata beach and the night shot with the river in the foreground, the bridge and the city in the city at the backdrop. The smooth creamy effect of the water is really dramatic. Here, I have got a question. I do a bit of bird photography. But there is a problem that I face when I go deep inside the forests as in tropical forests the light conditions vary. I keep the shutter speed as high as upto 1/2000 or may be 1/2500, the aperture remains wide open to 5.6 or 6.3 depending on the focal length, but at times the iso spoils the entire shot. As I prefer shooting manual I adjust all the parameters but at times, you know when there is a bird fluttering in front of me the first thing that comes to my mind is just lock the focus and click the shutter ending in either dark or overexposed shots. Shall I leave the iso to auto mode? Would that fairly do the job for me? I use a canon 5d MK 4 with a tamron 150-600 f/5-6.3

[@indrajitadvani3742]

Enjoy the videos. Very informative. Please note, however, that the audio level is rather low.

[@photogenius]

Thank you - I will check the audio settings, appreciate the feedback. Please consider subscribing, new photograph tutorials posted every week.

[@floresnashvilledrummer]

You have quickly become my favorite instructor on photography! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I also just learned that my Nikon D3000 balances out the light meter on its own when Aperture, SS and ISO is just right while in Manual mode. Is that correct?

[@manjiriabhang2805]

Great video.. 👍🏻 ❤️ really helpful. settings and the reasons for those settings are much more helpful in understanding what we need to do to get desired results so much information in just 1 video. Thank you for doing this video. 😊 I wish I could join your photography course in Brisbane.

[@srinivasan7909]

sir, super video. very good teaching. you have time please one video make canon M50 MIRROR LESS HOW TO SHOOT GOOD PICTURE AND VIDEO. THANKS, SRINIVASAN.

[@photogenius]

Thanks for watching Srinivasan, I appreciate the support. I don't have an M50, but if I can get hold of one I might consider doing a video in the near future.

[@rishabhjain-uf2kz]

Hi sir, amazing explanation. the panning technique photo is handheld or on tripod?

[@MileyonDisney]

From iso.org (About page) "Because 'International Organization for Standardization' would have different acronyms in different languages (IOS in English, OIN in French for Organisation internationale de normalisation), our founders decided to give it the short form ISO. ISO is derived from the Greek isos, meaning equal. Whatever the country, whatever the language, we are always ISO." It's a word "iso", not an acronym "I-S-O". Think isometric or isochronous. It would be nice if KZbin influencers would learn this.

[@photogenius]

Thank you for this. Old habits die hard.

[@johnweddel687]

I enjoy your videos and tips... thank you! For the long exposures, did you use a tripod? 20-30 seconds seems a long time for a handheld shot.

[@photogenius]

Absolutely - tripods when the shutter is too slow to be hand held. Thanks for supporting my channel.

[@grat2010]

Thanks for the video. My favorite technique is the panning which I think make for pretty cool photos. Hope you and yours have been unaffected by the fires. Cheers!

[@photogenius]

Thank you for your concern. Thankfully in Brisbane we are very lucky to not be affected by the fires.

[@blehman2382]

Thank you!

[@rodenderon1]

Hi Paul. Love your informative teaching. My Nikon D5100, when I try setting in Shutter Priority, it will not select F10at the Shutter speed of 30 sec. What am I doing wrong?

[@ionutvlad]

Definitely one of the best tutorials I saw! Bravo! You are a very good trainer, Paul! I've got talent, you're charismatic. One question bout the movement pictures - there is any Focus settings necessarily to be done? And I'm thinking to the shot with the bicyclist, when you had to move in the same time. There is any loose of focus? Thx

[@MichaelSmith-dg1fb]

Excellent video's!! What lenses do you use for night shots?

[@wayneberesford6981]

Great tutorial as usual, I was down in Brisbane last night to see Elton John's last concert, took my camera down, I thought I would get a photo of the Story Bridge and and some photos from the River Terrace of the City using the settings you use to take your photos as seen on KZbin during one of your tutorials about night photography, unfortunately it was raining a little, (We need the rain of course), but after the concert had finished it was around 1.00am when I got to the Story Bridge, but the city was to dark to get the great photos that you got, I so left it, I will have to try next time I am in Brisbane. Let me know when you are going to do a class of night photography and I will see if I can fit it in if work permits. Cheers Wayne

[@photogenius]

Hi Wayne I hope you enjoyed the concert, I'm sure Elton rocked it. I run a short night photography course from May to October - keep checking the website for details and I hope to meet young in the future not time you are in Brisbane. Best wishes Paul.

[@md.sakawathossain9833]

A great informative video indeed :)

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

[@UV-NIR-Thermal]

I have a question about the lightning shot. lets say the lightning struck on the 5sec mark, if you left the shutter open for the full 20 sec,would the lightning still be sharp like that? or would you have closed and completed the shot sooner? Thanks, great, informative video.

[@photogenius]

Firstly, once you've started your 20 second exposure you are committed - you cannot close the shutter before the 20 second is complete. You can alternatively use the bulb mode which allows you to select when and how long the shutter is open for, I did a video on this which you may enjoy : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYLdpoipdqykbKM If the lightning strikes just 5 seconds into the image it will still be sharp. Paul.

[@ripandas89]

Could you please tell us about the remaining settings like Metering mode and focus points for these photos.

[@sal2409]

Hi Paul, I happened to see your videos looking for which DSLR cam to get; now I’m following your videos. I’m taking up photography lessons now and am confused with how to combine the ISO, Aperture, Shutter and when to use manual focal with the exposure triangle.

[@johnleonard6961]

Hi Paul I have a question regarding the sunny 16 rule if I'm on bright sunny day and you use that rule what is a good shutter speed to use with it? I am a huge fan of yours and I've been following you for quite some time. So I'd really appreciate an answer to my question thank you John from Pennsylvania USA

[@debrareither4682]

Absolutely enjoyed your informative video, thank you for the great tips! I liked all of your photo examples, particularly 1 & 2. I hope to achieve this level of photography. The clarity & crispness is so wonderful. Also, I really need a great tripod, especially to support a 150 - 600 mm. I was wondering about telescope tripods? I am budget challenged. Any recommendations? Thanks so much for your time. Greatly appreciated