6 Reasons Your Photos are not SHARP

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Julia Trotti

Julia Trotti

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@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti Жыл бұрын
All photos edited with my Lightroom Preset Packs which you can find here: www.digitalfilmactions.com/lightroom-presets#/new-amalfi-lightroom-preset/ Thank you so much for watching!
@DJphotoandtech
@DJphotoandtech 2 жыл бұрын
0:31 lens might be dirty 1:14 filters might be affecting focus 2:00 lens just not that sharp, especially if vintage 3:55 aperture, f-stop too low 5:34 camera motion blur 7:08 subject motion blur 7:53 focal length affecting motion blur 8:41 the focus settings might not be right for the scene
@lofertech
@lofertech 2 жыл бұрын
haha, just exited.
@Youtube_Stole_My_Handle_Too
@Youtube_Stole_My_Handle_Too 2 жыл бұрын
2:52 Most lenses are sharpest between f11 and f8 and in some rare cases f5.6. When she's babbling about f2.8 and f2 to achieve sharpness she unveils how completely clueless she is.
@Stasiek_Zabojca
@Stasiek_Zabojca 2 жыл бұрын
@@KZbin_Stole_My_Handle_Too No, not really and you did not watched video carefully or just focused on first half of the sentence. Julia is talking about using f/2.0 or f/2.8 over wider apertures (like f/1.8 or f/1.4) because lenses are sharper and have wider focus range WHILE it still offers nice out of focus background, not making everything in focus and, in result, "flat" photo.
@Youtube_Stole_My_Handle_Too
@Youtube_Stole_My_Handle_Too 2 жыл бұрын
@@Stasiek_Zabojca Your explanation isn't the least satisfying. Things usually begin to happen from f8 through f11. If sharpness is needed background blur can only be achieved in post. And no, I don't watch the whole video after a fatality early on. There's a limit to my patience with clueless and stupid.
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
@@Stasiek_Zabojca Yes this is what I am talking about if they bothered to listen to the entire sentence ;)
@AnBCinemas
@AnBCinemas 2 жыл бұрын
Had to come on here to say that I used these tips for a client shoot this week and the photos came out INCREDIBLE. May be my best portraits I've ever taken. The bokeh you get from these settings is buttery smooth and everything looks beautiful.
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear! Glad you enjoyed :D
@scottfreckle237
@scottfreckle237 4 ай бұрын
it's pretty iffy if you're taking money for photos and you needed a you tube video to sharpen up your images, so before this you've been taking money for sub par images
@-mp8uf
@-mp8uf Жыл бұрын
You make learning about photography really accessible and easy to understand. I really appreciate your ability to show examples in your videos. Thank you!
@MartantoDwi
@MartantoDwi 2 жыл бұрын
I'm an non-English speaker and I really like your explanations. So easy to understand, clear pronunciation, and I don't need to use the caption.
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
2 жыл бұрын
There are 2 more reasons why photos becomes blurry: 1. using optical stabilization, 2. not using optical stabilization :-) 1. When camera is mounted on tripod - always turn off optical stabilization. Otherwise built-in stabilization into camera (eg used by me Sony A7RIV) will slightly shift the sensor. If long exposure is used together with long focal length - taken picture will become completely blurred. This is why old Sony A99 has built in tripod detection and automatically can turn off stabilization. The most modern A7RIV can't do it. Amazing! Isn't it? 2. When camera is hand held always use optical stabilization. Long exposure times and long focal lengths are your enemy. Good quality optical stabilization results sharp pictures even if exposure time is 4-stops longer.
@isabelle7029
@isabelle7029 2 жыл бұрын
I’m really excited to dive deeper into this video. My images are almost always sliiighly out of focus or grainy (even with a low ISO) and it was driving me crazy
@v.h6866
@v.h6866 2 жыл бұрын
My problem is that my photos are sharp on my camera but as soon as i download them on my phone or computer the quality is a lot worse
@bvill6749
@bvill6749 2 жыл бұрын
I love her accent… “shaapa” “capchaa” “chapness” “shap” “auta focas” “na da shap” don’t take it the wrong way, it’s cute 😂
@MattWoulph
@MattWoulph 2 жыл бұрын
Down bad 😂
@bvill6749
@bvill6749 2 жыл бұрын
@@MattWoulph down bad? What does that mean lol
@alexklein455
@alexklein455 2 жыл бұрын
Don't get out much?
@madushaseneviratne
@madushaseneviratne 2 жыл бұрын
Bruh 😏💕
@mareksykora3891
@mareksykora3891 2 жыл бұрын
absolutely perfect for my ears... pilsen, czech rep, middle europe... to be honest, many britain and us speakers are hard to understand by foreign...
@elen68
@elen68 2 жыл бұрын
You are a goddess of photography. In past few days I watched like 20 videos of you. And each one of them was soooooo useful. Thank you so much for shearing your knowledge. 🌹❤️
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
Ahh thank you so much!
@AVOWIRENEWS
@AVOWIRENEWS 7 ай бұрын
That sounds like a highly informative video! Getting sharp photos is such an important aspect of photography, and it's great that there's content out there addressing common challenges. Learning about the factors that affect sharpness can really take someone's photography skills to the next level. Whether it's about understanding camera settings, mastering focus techniques, or even exploring how lighting can impact clarity, there's always something new and exciting to discover in the world of photography! 📸✨
@Javzaman
@Javzaman 2 жыл бұрын
Came here randomly, just want to tell you that your way of speaking and smile is simply awesome....
@scottr303
@scottr303 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding me of some things and teaching me a couple new things. As a 70 year old with slight hand tremors I have been upping the shutter speed but apparently not enough. 😀
@sdmackpictures
@sdmackpictures 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice! My colleagues who shoot red carpet with me suggested continuous focus. I started using it and with great results. Thanks again.
@Adriana.Gabriela
@Adriana.Gabriela 2 жыл бұрын
God, when it came to that 135mm part, I fell in love all over again 😍 Also, on Nikon cameras it's also called continuous AF (and single AF)
@midnightphotography1795
@midnightphotography1795 2 жыл бұрын
You are my absolute favorite photographer and youtuber. Your videos are always so informative and detailed. I know you do a lot of outdoor work, but do you do any studio work? If so, can you do a studio video with lighting? I do both but in this Florida heat the summertime are mainly studio sessions and I would love some tips and tricks! Thank you :)
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I have a few studio photoshoots up on my KZbin channel already :D You can try checking out: GM 70-200mm f2.8 mkII Review, Tamron 18-300mm review, iPhone 13 Pro max review, some of my self portrait sessions and my latest one which is titled Macro Lens Portrait Photography. I hope that helps!
@sonja5611
@sonja5611 2 жыл бұрын
Okay the second film one is so gorgeous!!!! I’m obsessed with that photo
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I am working on a whole behind the scenes video with those photos, can't wait to share it.
@danilodavid2077
@danilodavid2077 Жыл бұрын
Ahhhh Indiarose-Thomas, one of my favourite models to photograph. Nice video. Love your contents. Cheers
@GothicMaximalist
@GothicMaximalist 2 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most in depth video I've seen on the subject of not so sharp photos.
@kylepwagner4853
@kylepwagner4853 2 жыл бұрын
SO! HELPFUL! Ive been shooting portraits & keep thinking Im getting the settings right, but I still have an eye in focus & blurry nose and other eye, and its making me CRAZY! Thank you! (subscribed) ;)
@itxofficial8281
@itxofficial8281 Ай бұрын
SO helpful for absolute beginners like me!! Instant subscription earned, well done Julia! 🤗
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jessrobson3029
@jessrobson3029 2 жыл бұрын
Content suggestion: I've got my first digital camera. I have experience shooting completely manual with film. Searching beginner videos for digital photography that isn't just photography fundamentals is pretty difficult. I'm reading the user manual but I like being entertained 😅.
@smallcnclathes
@smallcnclathes 2 жыл бұрын
Once you know the operational bits of your camera, stop looking at beginner videos?
@north4560
@north4560 5 ай бұрын
This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you for your hard work!
@certs743
@certs743 5 ай бұрын
Very helpful video with some simple common sense bits that even some of us shooting for awhile forget about.
@gamingwithstand6886
@gamingwithstand6886 Жыл бұрын
I've found that a UV filter sometimes with backlight can have white or grayish circle. This comes from light bouncing around. It's the main reason I no longer use them. But sometimes there is a good reason to use them. To protect you lens from tgr elements.
@phatfunkjazz
@phatfunkjazz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊. Your videos are among my favorites on KZbin. For me, a hobbyist, I am more interested in the soulful storytelling aspect of photography. Your explanations inspire that 📸
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@RahulSharma-ki3ul
@RahulSharma-ki3ul 2 жыл бұрын
I bought Nikon z7ii but I don't know how to use manual mode . Now I am learning from your videos. 🙂
@dascudder
@dascudder 6 ай бұрын
Aghhhh. The last tip kills me. As a noob I had no idea about those AI Servo settings. So much to learn. Thank you
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 6 ай бұрын
Glad you found this helpful!
@TheMattchooo
@TheMattchooo Жыл бұрын
wow, i am totally blown away with the level of detail, not only in the photos shown, but your explanation and the information!! ive just bought a used panasonic Lumix DMC TZ80/ZS60 travel zoom camera as i want to get into photography, and i have found that the majority of my photos have a level of blur or distortion to them, and i really want to move away from setting the dial to auto and just snapping away. i will watch this video over a few times more in the coming days, so i can hopefully prepare myself with knowledge for when the weekend arrives and i head out (hopefully with the tripod i have ordered) to some local places to get some photos taken. thank you for taking the time to put this video together to help people like me! love from the UK!
@matthewnelsonmusic
@matthewnelsonmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Great content. Good to hear the Sydney accent. It’s amazing how you can still get negative comments with pretty informative non-controversial videos. I’ll be saving your channel for our schools photography course for next year. Keep up the good work.
@borgdylan
@borgdylan 2 жыл бұрын
If I had come across this before it would have helped a lot. It has all the important gotchas in one video! Also, thanks for mentioning canon equivalents as well. In my camera's case AI Servo is just known as Servo. The EOS M line predates the new nomenclature used in the EOS R line.
@juneraytulmo3213
@juneraytulmo3213 11 ай бұрын
Very helpful! I like videos like these who uses real examples instead of just explaining in words! ❤
@elsuenodelmaestro
@elsuenodelmaestro 2 жыл бұрын
Like 2 minutes in and you've solved the issues I was having. I didn't realize that box for showing what was going on was there, I didn't
@GreggRoberts
@GreggRoberts Жыл бұрын
If the image is out of focus that means you have AF on. Turn it off and step down a few f's. Read up on the depth of field checker as well. You will LOVE it. My Linhof has one on the lens. I recommend Leitz lenses.
@AustralianInSiberia
@AustralianInSiberia Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Julia. I have resorted to "Auto" for stills and the Olympus does take good Bokeh shots in that mode. However, I will see if my OMD EM 2 Mk 3 has Continuous Autofocus. That was the most important thing I learnt just now. (I aim to better use the Oly for video, but I am learning that skills in stills shooting will cover most of the problems). Bluey Quilty, MA AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE QUANTA
@drrajstravelphotography
@drrajstravelphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Julia Im watching ur video for a while. You are superb in ur presentation, content timing etc. Not to forget ur pretty smile and excellent camera work with models.
@michaelbell75
@michaelbell75 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and some good tips but Im not sure why some portrait photographers want such super sharp photos. Ive been doing it 17 years and the last thing I want is photos that show every pore, blemish, bead of sweat...Not to mention the sharpness these days has a very digital look. Modern cameras and lenses are way too sharp as is. I really love that shot with the vintage lens! Which lens and adapter is that? No one is punching into 100% and looking at our photos from Instagram on huge 4k monitors anyways. That shot is amazing and would look so on a smartphone, how most people view our work. I actually do use Mist filters to soften them up and help reduce that awful digital look. I guess if you are shooting beauty headshots or makeup product shots in a studio you might want razor sharp detailed photos but thats not for me. Keep up the great work!
@alansach8437
@alansach8437 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone is obsessed with "tack" sharp nowadays. I see so many photos that are so sharp that they look unrealistic. Obviously you don't want them blurry, but a little softness in portraits is flattering.
@hazard3020
@hazard3020 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly i did think about your comments a while back as 24mp sensors give a great balance between quality and "normal" portrait outputs. BUT when switching up to use 45-60mp full frame or 50-100mp medium format sensors then the number of spots or blemishes that need adjusting is almost unreal. Something for folks to think about...
@michaelbell75
@michaelbell75 2 жыл бұрын
@@hazard3020 Huge megapixel cameras are useless for portraits IMO. The only thing that much resolution is useful for is landscapes or architecture where you need all that resolution to show fine details or you need to crop way into a photo. Portraits require neither.
@hazard3020
@hazard3020 2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelbell75 the dynamic range and colour technology is superb. Portraits taken on the Fuji 100mp are - honestly - wonderful when printed at any size. But, obviously, not everyone can afford those devices and lenses.
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. This video wasn't specifically about portraits, just photography in general. But I get what you mean! I think it really depends what the photos are for and the look you are going for. I love having super sharp portraits sometimes and other times like I showed in this video I also like using vintage lenses haha just depends! I do know having high contrast/sharp skin is really handy for retouchers too, so there's another scenario sharpness comes in handy!
@techenthusiast4542
@techenthusiast4542 Жыл бұрын
Okay I have to watch this few more times. I’m so distracted by Julia! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Reviews4fun1
@Reviews4fun1 2 жыл бұрын
I use crop bodies and full frame. Due to sensor limitations in lower light, the apsc sensor tries to bump iso leading to noise, or lengthen shutter speed leading to subject motion blur, even with “wide aperture“ APSC f1.4 lenses. I find I either have to increase ambient light, add a flash, or stick to full frame wider aperture lenses in more challenging light. Harder to push limits with crop system.
@hemanths8253
@hemanths8253 Жыл бұрын
You and your voice is so sweet feel like hearing repeatedly
@heykool69
@heykool69 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your calm and detailed sample explanations.
@sneakymaaike5633
@sneakymaaike5633 10 ай бұрын
She can explain it so well! Thank you so much! I love learning from you and your accent is awesome! 😁
@NTP.Photographer
@NTP.Photographer 2 жыл бұрын
I'm mesmerized by you and i can just sit and watch you talk without blinking it's crazy haha but tks so much about your experience shared !
@Travelguy_nw
@Travelguy_nw Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips! That was really cool to see the shot from Half Dome! I have a shot from that same exact spot except I shot the reflection off the water and then rotated it to the proper orientation. Keep up the great work and you've gained another follower, Cheers.
@amandaseptimio6425
@amandaseptimio6425 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Julia! I’ll try to photograph in continuous. All the photographers that I spoke told me to photograph only in One shot 🤷🏻‍♀️
@dyleduja
@dyleduja 2 жыл бұрын
what about apsc sensor camera does the rule of thumb apply the double the shutter speed?
@Jean-bs5ip
@Jean-bs5ip 2 жыл бұрын
Basic photography knowledge + high end sensors and high end camera. Also editing to improve a picture and not to ruin it's important aswell.
@luchogomez4033
@luchogomez4033 Жыл бұрын
What a pleasant personality! you're a good teacher..
@EZ-viewing.
@EZ-viewing. 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You are truly a pleasure to listen to and learn from. Looking forward to seeing more from you.
@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll
@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll 2 жыл бұрын
really useful. the bit of cleaning the lens I confess is something I can do better. on the continous versus single focus, just to add some cameras (I shoot Nikon) lets you pick within continous focus "focus priority or release priority". I would guess that for portraits "focus priority" should be selected. Some people like "release priority" to ensure the camera achieves its maximum frames per second. any thoughts about this?
@timbray8646
@timbray8646 2 жыл бұрын
Everything well explained, and demonstrated, only getting into photography due to high-end drones having awesome camra's. Needed to learn this stuff personally. Thanks for taking the time to make this great educational video.
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed!
@lukebohemian
@lukebohemian Жыл бұрын
simple but very helpful, thanks!!
@jiillii_
@jiillii_ Жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤🫶
@raiderfrankdatank
@raiderfrankdatank Жыл бұрын
I just did a photo shoot and none of my photos came out sharp, so disappointing. I used my 85mm at 1.8 shouldve used, like you said, a small apeture
@Elflina_gaming
@Elflina_gaming Жыл бұрын
Your voice is so nice to listen to! Thank you for this information :)
@chanfi111
@chanfi111 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julia! This is very useful! :) I like how you clearly explain everything in each video!
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@Nextpage_za
@Nextpage_za 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I took shaper photos after watching this video. Love South Africa
@twisteddigital
@twisteddigital 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Julia, I feel your channel will help my photography.
@leestanford2452
@leestanford2452 2 жыл бұрын
I turn sharpness down to -4 on all my in-camera settings. The last thing I want is a digital looking photo. Maybe it’s a fujifilm thing, and of course it’s subjective and depends on what you’re going for, but if you look at the work of most photographers that shoot models, there is always an effort to get rid of sharpness. Big difference between taking a blurry photo and a lack of sharpness.
@tommyferreirapt
@tommyferreirapt 2 жыл бұрын
I use a cinesoft filter sometimes and I like the effect of non sharp image, but sometimes super sharp is nice too: sigma lenses, 3.5-5.6f and good light
@hazard3020
@hazard3020 2 жыл бұрын
That's an interesting point. Especially as in 2022 black mist filters are becoming very popular to give folks just THAT look that you are describing above. Thanks for making your points. It's not just s Fuji thing in my opinion.
@tommyferreirapt
@tommyferreirapt 2 жыл бұрын
@@hazard3020 yes definitly its not just a Fuji thing, but I think in my Lumix -1 or -1.5 its enough to not create that digital look. But I prefere the Pro Mist effect tbh
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
I agree it really depends what you're going for! Sometimes I love really sharp looking photos and sometimes I use vintage lenses or a pro mist filter for a softer look.
@kevinhughes5157
@kevinhughes5157 2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t turning the sharpness down in camera only effect the jpeg’s? The raw files would not be influenced.
@weydimzaldivar2164
@weydimzaldivar2164 2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, and cohesive delivery! Thank you for this. Also, you have a great smile!
@therookiefisherman5234
@therookiefisherman5234 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm having an issue with a Nikkor 50mm 1.8 G for some reason my photos look soft I have tried the aperture but I still can't seem to get a sharp image unless I am too far away from my subject that may be the reason.
@johnnyrocco3320
@johnnyrocco3320 7 ай бұрын
That should be a super-duper sharp lens. All lenses should focus to infinity, but all lenses have a minimum focus distance (focal plane to subject - the focal plane should be marked on the camera body). The aperture has no effect on this limit. The minimum focus distance for your lens is 17.8 inches. That number is cast in concrete. If you want to get closer, use a wide angle (28 or 35mm), or better yet, step up to a Micro Nikkor. If your camera can use manual focus lenses, then the 55mm f2.8 AIS lens is best because it can be stacked on PF rings and reversed for realllly close up work.
@KwakuEshun
@KwakuEshun 5 ай бұрын
Thought this was an instant subscribe and just when I was about to do just that, I found out that I am already a subscriber. Nice.
@mareksykora3891
@mareksykora3891 2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel... all clear & nice english, easy to understand around all world... and finally great photographer with open mind, good luck and keep sharing your knowledge... thx!
@arimargolis-i4d
@arimargolis-i4d Ай бұрын
I really love all of your video's very clear and easy to understand! Do you ever make videos with Fuji cameras?
@kanehi3275
@kanehi3275 2 жыл бұрын
Good points, thanks. Sometimes I find auto focus thru the viewfinder isn't as sharp as live view.
@saltedjellyfish
@saltedjellyfish 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't done watching the video but I saw your comment and had to reply. I once had that situation and turns out my viewfinder itself is out of focus lol do look up on how to adjust your viewfinder and then check to see if it's already in focus!
@kanehi3275
@kanehi3275 2 жыл бұрын
@@saltedjellyfish Do you mean the diopter adjustment? When the camera automatically focuses the diopter has nothing to do with it. On some Canon cameras there is a micro adjustment setting but that's mostly for back/front focus. It's said that in live view it forgo the viewfinder setting and deals directly with the sensor on dSLR. I find that in mirrorless cameras it focuses without problems. When I use a Canon L lens on both the mirrorless and dSLR the mirroless images are shaper. I guess the mirror slap might be affecting the images?
@saltedjellyfish
@saltedjellyfish 2 жыл бұрын
@@kanehi3275 I was. Oh sorry I thought you meant the photo isn't as sharp when u manually focus through viewfinder. Just realized you wrote auto focus. Yea agree, it shouldn't differ
@kanehi3275
@kanehi3275 2 жыл бұрын
@@saltedjellyfish Sometimes I will use manual focus when the camera is "hunting" to focus. Canon cameras tend to have difficulty focusing in low contrast settings. One point focusing seems to help.
@channelsermon1159
@channelsermon1159 2 жыл бұрын
I think you are a good photographer and good at shooting.
@altruistx
@altruistx Жыл бұрын
Great thoughts. These are basics though. After doing these, editing with edge and high frequency brightness and colour contrast adds tons of sharpness.
@apistosig4173
@apistosig4173 2 жыл бұрын
I gotta' admit that I rarely take images of people. Regardless, I found this presentation to be nothing short of "Absolutely Fabulous" 👍
@lulux9795
@lulux9795 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much . The way you’ve explained has been more than helpful! I appreciate your style and explanation
@sajid2083
@sajid2083 2 жыл бұрын
you for the excellent tips Thanks
@ernieojeda
@ernieojeda 2 жыл бұрын
The accent makes my day😭❤️
@mahiuddinsahed4243
@mahiuddinsahed4243 2 жыл бұрын
I'm getting addicted with the way u speak😍😍 sooo cute dear🥰🥰🥰
@philismint88
@philismint88 Жыл бұрын
I loved the video, but just have a counter-point about vintage lenses not being sharp "because they weren't designed for high-resolution cameras". This isn't true. Many old, cheap lenses are just poor, but if you get a good quality vintage lens, like a classic Nikon prime, they will still take incredible images. Glass is glass and doesn't change. Coatings and tech advancements like autofocus and stabilization change, but not glass itself. Nikon still makes the manual-focus 50mm f/1.2 because it is an incredible lens and people still buy it. They still make it the same as they did when they started producing it in 1981. That lens is pretty expensive to buy new, but in case your followers are interested, check out some of these lenses if you want a good quality lens with incredible rendition, micro-contrast or that are just really fun to use. They will give you all the optical quality of a high-end modern lens, just without the autofocus. They also adapt nicely to Sony/Fuji etc with a cheap Nikon F mount adapter: Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 (This is the lens that was used to shoot the famous 'Afghan Girl' photograph - it is an INCREDIBLE lens) Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 (Very similar to the above lens - again, incredible!) Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 (Again, very similar but with a longer focal length) Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 (Once again, a great, sharp lens with amazing micro-contrast) All of those lenses above will take incredible portraits and will be mind blowing for both colour and B&W. Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 - This is a fun little pancake lens, light, easy to pack and great for travel & street photography. Not the sharpest lens in the world, but it is plenty sharp and a lot of fun to use. Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 - Fantastic little wide-angle lens. Produces lovely colours and has really nice levels of sharpness for such a wide lens. Helios 44m, Helios 44m-4 and Helios 44-2 - All of these are cheap, 58mm f/2 lenses. They have a cult following for the amazing bokeh they produce and, in my experience, are reasonably sharp too. Due to them being old Russian lenses and not exactly having the best reputation for quality control, I've heard it's possible to get a bad copy of these lenses that won't be as sharp, but my 44m is brilliant. In any case, you can pick these up for around $20 so it's worth risk just for fun! You'll love playing around with it. I know of more great vintage lenses, so if anyone has any specific requests about a good lens for a certain job or focal length, feel free to ask. All of the lenses listed can usually be found on eBay for $180 or less and can be an absolute game changer for a photographer on a budget.
@VisionbyNoble
@VisionbyNoble 6 ай бұрын
She is very knowledgeable. Thanks a bunch for the video!
@x8EchoslaM8x
@x8EchoslaM8x Жыл бұрын
After watching this, all I want to do is photograph Julia :) So pretty and super presentation style! I promise I will be a good student and take super sharp pics :)
@TheVClan-g1p
@TheVClan-g1p Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! One of the best videos on the subject. Thank you!
@grabtharandhishammer8251
@grabtharandhishammer8251 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video Julia!
@leslieanne6170
@leslieanne6170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 I love how you explained everything. Watching from the Philippines 🇵🇭😉 surely to top the bell button for more videos 😊❤
@neverknoww1397
@neverknoww1397 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your free advice, I'm just abt to start rekindling my love for photography and this is very helpful! All your videos!
@dangallagher8034
@dangallagher8034 2 жыл бұрын
You are truly a great asset to we photographers. Many happy thanks!
@nicolasvalenzuela1968
@nicolasvalenzuela1968 4 ай бұрын
Love your advice and your smile .thanks
@fujiuser1968
@fujiuser1968 Жыл бұрын
Nice video,excellent explanations and superb quality. 1 thing you missed out applies to the DSLR users out there,the dreaded mirror slap that can occur,even with a tripod..the best way to combat the mirror slap is to set the camera up into mirror up mode,so 2 presses of the shutter release are required.
@johnnyrocco3320
@johnnyrocco3320 7 ай бұрын
Or Live View, if you have that. Some cameras don't have MUP mode, but their self timers may lock the mirror up when the shutter release is pushed. Note that Rocco said, "may".
@dilipsomani5020
@dilipsomani5020 11 ай бұрын
Simply Superb KNOWLEDGEABLE Video
@Lo-fi_Skies
@Lo-fi_Skies 2 жыл бұрын
Adding this to my watch later so I can come back before I upload a thumbnail 🤟🔥 Stay Blessed
@Candid_You_Photography
@Candid_You_Photography Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these tips. I am a newer photographer and just bought a new Sony A7R III. I will be keeping this video in mind and I do my photo shoots. What would be your number one tip for someone starting out in photography?
@timeverett5738
@timeverett5738 7 ай бұрын
You must be a gifted psychic, there could be numerous reasons why someone doesn't have sharp images.
@RolandoNispiros
@RolandoNispiros 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent tips!
@rodolfolostaunau8702
@rodolfolostaunau8702 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips! When it comes to shooting big parties like a family wedding portrait, would you use single shot or continuous focus?
@Seitenwerk
@Seitenwerk 2 жыл бұрын
Depends on what kind of camera you are using. Older DSLRs would often be used with single shot to increase hit rate. New mirror less cameras are best used in continues focus all the time. The only reason why you would switch to single shot is when it gets really dark as single shot will male it easier for the camera to find a correct focus. For everything else it’s continues focus all the way, especially for all the new focus features.
@rodolfolostaunau8702
@rodolfolostaunau8702 2 жыл бұрын
@@Seitenwerk I have an a7iii. Thanks for the tips
@juliatrotti
@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Like I mentioned in the video, if I am handholding my camera then I will just leave it on continuous AF for group shots. Getting big groups of people in focus is more about what aperture you choose and how you position the group for the photo
@speakerscoach
@speakerscoach 2 жыл бұрын
its no wonder why you have so many subs and views; an all round excellent presentation. very charming and informative.
@FinesseMediaPro
@FinesseMediaPro 4 ай бұрын
Love your accent!!! Thanks for awesome info keep it up! 👍🏼
@truebro77
@truebro77 Жыл бұрын
very useful video. Still so much to learn. I shoot on a Fujifilm x-t30 and it's such a fine line between shutters and ISOs. Yesterday for example I was shooting two babies which was really difficult as they were both moving around so much. It was quite dark inside too so I tried to keep the aperture low enough to get a higher shutter but still not high enough so then bumping up the aperture on a camera like that past 1250 starts to make the photo look terrible. Any ideas what to do?
@abdulkaium938
@abdulkaium938 Жыл бұрын
Your appearance and presentation is amazing
@dianehill4019
@dianehill4019 4 ай бұрын
Great reasons to be thinking about. Thank you!!
@therandomchannel2405
@therandomchannel2405 2 жыл бұрын
As an amateur photographer getting into more advanced photography, I found this video extremely helpful.
@MyKonaRC
@MyKonaRC 2 жыл бұрын
This isn't really "advanced" just old school rules of how to use a camera and how to minimized motion blur.
@DetectDigSmile
@DetectDigSmile 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for explaining this. I am going to try what you said.
@rdl4171
@rdl4171 2 жыл бұрын
After watching your video,I benefited a lot.Although it is simple,it is very practical.
@howurdaneta
@howurdaneta 2 жыл бұрын
This works. Recommended to try this out. Thanks a lot for your help
@kofinamibia
@kofinamibia 2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber, this is the first video I’m seeing on the channel 😁👌🏾 love it! Keep up the great work
@marcray3867
@marcray3867 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing, lots of useful information explained simply and easy to put into practice. It looks like you have a lot of fun naking the videos as well. Thanks for sharing!
@ralphernesti268
@ralphernesti268 2 жыл бұрын
What a breathe of fresh air. Thank you for being you and the way you have done this was so good and to the main point understandable. So as I listened to you I subscribed as this is how good you are. Thank you so much for a great presentation.
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