How to take sharper photos with a digital camera - More photography tips for beginners

[@photogenius]

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[@brooklynnebodle4489]

What lens hood do you have on the Canon 50mm??

[@Tukuyu66]

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[@latenighter1965]

I just bought the Canon T7, and 2 days later I found your site on youtube and I subscribed. You are fantastic, and since I am brand new to photography you are teaching me a lot. THanks. I would like to win that tri-pod you talked about, but I just watched your video and its already July 1st. I wish I could win that, it would help so much. Thanks again. I also just signed up on Instagram for my first time also, and you were one of my first 5 follows that I created. Im 55, in not great health so my new healthy idea is learning photography for enjoyment purposes and it gets me out of the house once I learn how to use it correctly. Thanks once again.

[@benspalding416]

I just stumbled upon you videos a few days ago. I usually watch about a 100 or more KZbin videos a week but I have to say that you are one of the more informative and easy to listen to instructors that I have come across. I feel invigorated rather than exhausted after watching your videos.

[@photogenius]

Thank you ben, very kind of you - really appreciate the feedback.

[@pratham1161]

*You and Peter McKinnon are the Gods of photography for me.* *Love from India*

[@nyzlgeo]

thank you and it helps, especially when none would teach me here in my country.

[@dustinfine1186]

You should also check out north borders Mike and his friends shoot some pretty crazy things and have fun doing it

[@toyagirl1]

I’ve binged so many videos from ages ago till now. I love how this channel is very to the point and thoroughly explained and you’re all about the cameras and techniques. A lot of photography channels have a vlog feel where this feels very professional. I don’t always comment but thanks man! (Plus you never click bait. Thanks for that too lol)

[@photogenius]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your feedback, it is always very much appreciated and I am glad to read that you are enjoying the content. In order to grow the channel as well as my standard content I will be featuring videos that get me out of the studio and on location - so more practical based and vlog in style but with plenty of tips thrown in - I hope you like them 🙂 Thanks once again your support. Paul @ Photo Genius.

[@toyagirl1]

Photo Genius Photo Genius I’m actually really looking forward to that! Thanks for the sneak peek so to speak. I have confidence that you’ll do great even if you throw a bit more of that style into the channel just based on how much I enjoy your channel in general! I’m rooting for you!

[@photogenius]

Thank you, I really appreciate that.

[@dragonball3166]

I never use bing I use google and KZbin and books

[@greenNRGinit]

Paul, you are one of my favorite photography teachers. I really like how you describe different features of DSLR cameras and how to use these features in a 'non-complex' way for the novice photographer. Thx much! 👍👍

[@blancaartgallery]

Always taken by how detailed and easy to understand you make your instructions. Doesn’t mean I remember everything, but because your steps are very simple and easy to follow I often will go back over and over things. 🙂

[@richardmilbourne1679]

Paul your videos are so easy to follow and understand. I like to watch your videos just to refresh my photography before I go out taking shots .

[@photogenius]

Thanks Richard, glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@amarchandanao6327]

Bought DSLR few days back and watching your videos..they are all simple and upto the point...Big Thx..keep up the good work..love from India

[@PrestleyPlays]

A year old video and still just as useful and informative!! Thank you for this.

[@photogenius]

Some tips never date.... glad you enjoyed it! 😀

[@markymark3916]

These are the best on KZbin. Thank you

[@redbank542]

Back in the 80’s (yes I’m old 😁) I bought a Slik 95D tripod. Still using it now. Cheap and cheerful but has proven its worth. They don’t have to be expensive to be effective

[@hansvanwijhe7891]

Thanks, Paul, for the clear explanation on crop factor and shutter speed.

[@photogenius]

No problem Hans, happy to help.

[@bantaman010]

I bought my EOS last year but never really got the chance to use it. I have learned more about my camera this week watching your tutorials than from any book. We are on lock down but I have started taking my camera with me on my daily walk. Cheers Paul.

[@photogenius]

Thank you for the feedback Johnny, have you joined our weekly photo challenge yet? Paul.

[@bantaman010]

@@photogenius No, I don't really know much about it. I have a Stormtrooper figure you would like.

[@JosephBolen]

I truly appreciate this particular tutorial! After I purchased my new Canon EOS M50, I found myself looking at the live view LCD versus the viewfinder. As a result, my pictures were sometimes blurry and videos were quite shaky. While I love the live view LCD screen, I have sought to make a concentrated effort to use the viewfinder. This have made all the difference. Now I use the live view LCD screen more when I’m using a tripod and the viewfinder for handheld shooting. 😊

[@photogenius]

Fantastic! Thanks for watching Joseph, and a big thank you for the feedback.

[@michaelhosken255]

Brilliant - A very professional job of explaining somewhat complicated aspects of photography in a very simple and straight-forward manner. Looking forward to viewing other 'Photo Genius' videos. Thank you very much and 'Good on yer, Mate'.

[@johncameron6853]

An excellent video, everything explained nice and easily, no complicated jargon and over the head technical stuff, love it 👍

[@MrRensan404]

Great tips! I am learning a lot from your channel. You present your subject matter clearly and concisely. Thank you, Paul.

[@photogenius]

You are welcome, thanks Rene.

[@johnleonard4149]

America here Paul, I absolutely love your tips etc. and they have improved my photography noticeably. I'm relatively new to the field, and thank you 😀

[@olakunleolafisoye8433]

I always love watching your video. It is simple and straight to the point. You have taught me a lot in your videos, just to let you know .

[@photogenius]

Thank you for the kind feedback, much appreciated.

[@beverlybasden2648]

Love this , you explain things so well!

[@Eyeamsurreal]

Thank you so much, Paul. I appreciate your use of plain language in this video. Tbis was very helpful and above all, encouraging. Take care and thank you again!

[@photogenius]

You are very welcome, thank you.

[@b.r.srihari4099]

As usual superb video for an enthusiast like me.....well done photo genius!

[@suewright1299]

Many thanks for another great video Paul. It’s marvellous to have someone to turn to and trust about everything photography related

[@annualtravellers]

I am now binge watching all your vlogs. Some fantastic tips, so easy to follow too. I have just bought my first canon camera. By having the same camera as you it’s so easy to learn some amazing tips thank you.

[@simorris7826]

Thanks Paul, straight to the point and I have learnt so many tips from you

[@wmeredith1115]

Thanks again, Paul... Another great video... You explain everything in such a way even us rookie photographers can understand... I have already put a few of the lessons learned from you in my daily shooting routine, and they are working WONDERFULLY!!!! Am also recommending PHOTO GENIUS to my friends that are getting started in photography... Thanks again....

[@photogenius]

Thank you so much Wayne, it's feedback like yours that makes this so worthwhile - thanks also for telling others and supporting. Best wishes to you. Paul.

[@DISCOVERSASQUATCH]

Another great one. I went from having absolutely not a clue on cameras to being able to make my way around without frustration, and getting some nice shots. I highly recomend this channel to people who want to learn and succeed at photgraphy..I am far away from picture perfect get it..lol..but Pauls videos help out so much to get to that goal, and he even answers questions that I have asked and thats an added bonus..Thanks again Paul!! GET IN THE WOODS

[@photogenius]

Reading comments like yours make it all so worthwhile, so a big thank you for taking theme to watch my videos and commenting. The more support this channel gets the more time I can invest in producing content, so your support is very much appreciated. Best wishes Paul @ Photo Genius.

[@DISCOVERSASQUATCH]

@@photogenius If I ever get the shot Im after,I will make sure you get credit..Ty again my friend!!

[@peterjones8862]

Always great. Accessible, easily understood, a joy.

[@richardmilbourne1679]

Hey Paul another great easy to understand video from you .I have just come back from a weekend at a race track in UK I used a lot of your tips and got some much improved shots and a greater keep rate .Thank you and I hope you do a sportsvideo (racing cars )

[@photogenius]

Hi Richard, great to hear the videos are helping you get better shots. I would like to so a video in the future featuring motorsports so please keep checking the channel for updates. Pau.

[@amw2130]

Thanks so much for all you do! You are such a tremendous blessings!!

[@lukedavies6055]

Thanks for the extra tips Paul! A lot of useful information as normal in your videos. I got my first camera just under a week ago so it's all a bit overwhelming at the moment so these Tips/Tutorial videos help out a lot!

[@photogenius]

Thanks for watching Luke, I'm glad the videos are helping - have fun with your new camera! Paul @ Photo Genius.

[@lukedavies6055]

@@photogenius No no, thank you! I am, keep up the awesome work!

[@swapankumardey7246]

Brilliantly explained!

[@travelbygungahlia]

like your easy style of helping others. Well done Paul

[@photogenius]

Thanks a lot 😀

[@BIGBUDDY291]

Thanks Paul, that was very informative. You make very easy to understand photography.

[@photogenius]

Thank you Buddy, I'm happy to help - thanks for the support.

[@satishkumar-xo7vj]

Very well explained.Good stuff.

[@williamriach2261]

Hi Paul, I love your videos, you explain everything VERY clearly. I'm a beginner shooting with a Canon Rebel T6. I've been applying your lessons to shoot in Manual Mode, but when I'm shooting birds I am usually in the woods and struggle to quickly find the right settings when the birds are moving from light to shade. What do you suggest? I Also can you recommend a backpack(s) for 1 camera with space for a 100-400mm zoom, tripod, and water bottle? Many thanks!

[@massrealtyinc.5400]

Hi Paul, let me just start off with how much you have helped me understand about taking good pictures! I have been watching many of your guides, they are really simple to follow and on point which I really like! so keep up the good work! My question to you is, I am trying to take pictures of homes as a real estate project. Can you make a guide on how to take good pictures indoor of houses and rooms etc. ?

[@makaho5300]

Hello Paul, I am happy to have found you ! As a beginner I cannot get enough advice. I was wondering, if you hold the lens with your left hand, don't you disturb the autofocus ?

[@johnwilliams5692]

I enjoy the simple terms and I thank you as a beginner senior

[@srir9588]

Thank you Photo Genius. I'm learning photography through your videos. Helpful!

[@alanthomas2798]

Lots of good pointers that are put over very well. Thank you. Alan in the UK

[@johnabo133]

Number 1 Teacher

[@donsoley746]

Best explanation - very well delivered..!

[@photogenius]

Thanks Don, much appreciated.

[@achinagarwal8674]

Hi Paul...i watch your videos on a regular basis and i really love your teaching style..i have a question to you..what maximum iso should i keep in a crop sensor camera like canon 800d to avoid digital noise or grainy pic ? Is iso till 6400 is ok ? Please help me out

[@Tukuyu66]

Excellent video presentation. More than Five Stars for me. THANKS VERY MUCH!!

[@yashit66]

I really love stage photography and this video is very helpful for a beginner like me. Huge love from Indonesia! ❤

[@photogenius]

Thanks for watching and supporting my channel 👍🙂

[@jn7789]

OMG! I missed the competition. Great content,very precise and informative

[@leeny1871]

Love all your videos. Very informative and easy to understand for a beginner 👍😁

[@photogenius]

Thank you very much - your feedback and support is very much appreciated,.

[@kshitijadeshmukh113]

Thank you very much Paul. Your videos are helping me a lot. Thanks again!

[@mr.jagath117]

Yeah it's very helpful bro ....😘♥️♥️♥️ waiting for more info ..

[@sandeeprajput8439]

Thanks Paul, for such videos in a very simple and straightforward manner...I'm learning a lot, kudos to your videos...Hoping you get more subscribers...keep the good work going...😊

[@photogenius]

Thanks Sandeep - really appreciate the feedback and support 🙂

[@simoncolvex]

Excellent explanation, I'm hopeful it will resolve my blurry photos. Thanks.

[@photogenius]

Thanks for watching.

[@jennyagelo3287]

Awesome chanel. Thank you for not being like other KZbinrs who have music in background when making a video.

[@photogenius]

Appreciate your feedback and support - thank you very much.

[@URSENIORUTUBER55]

Thanks Paul... I’m sure I’ll find these reminders very useful...

[@photogenius]

You are welcome - thanking you for your support.

[@homahnchan579]

Hi! Pentax camera times how many? I really enjoy and learnt a lot from your videos!

[@greenlady1979]

Another excellent video. As an amateur and newbie, these videos are so helpful (so clear) in what can be a little overwhelming at times. If I may ask your opinion on something. I use Nikon and specifially for my main interest sports photography, the 70-300 VR. What are your views/advice on VR while using a monopode? On or Off. Is it as significant as with a tripod? Thank you.

[@photogenius]

When I'm using a monopod I turn the VR on. If your lens has it also select active VR - this mode is designed for use when tracking subjects so great for sports. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. Paul @ Photo Genius

[@greenlady1979]

Thank you for your response, it is most helpful. Thank you again for these wonderful videos. They have been so helpful to me as a new recruit to photography. I had one of my first experiences taking sports shots recently and while some images had some issues such as focus off subject, blur etc, I was pleasently surprised at how most turned out, despite challenging circumstances - light, space etc. Thanks in no small part to what I have learned from your videos, I recognise what went wrong with those images that did not work. I am very familiar with the sport I was shooting, so that definitley helped a great deal also. Please keep these videos coming, they are very much appreciated. Best.

[@annettethomas5781]

Thank you you're a star, love these bite size tutorials.

[@ashleyjarvis-proverbs7941]

Hello Paul, thank you for all you help over the past weeks. Your videos make me excited about learning, and quite decent at taking my hobby to the next level. My question is about the aperture tip, does it apply to prime lenses as well as telephotos? Or just prime? Are you saying that a prime lens with a smaller aperture would make a sharper photo over a telephoto lens with a smaller? Or does the apply to either lens?

[@Goldscy]

Hi Paul,thank you for your wonderfull videos.I want to ask you what we do if both camera and lens have VR and we shoot handheld.Shall we turn on both? If not which one to turn on?Thank you.

[@photogenius]

If your camera and lens has stabilisation / VR then using both is almost certainly a good idea. Thanks for the support.

[@Goldscy]

Thank you very much!

[@henryma9319]

I understood why I shooted the photos so worse when I saw these viedo. Thanks for showing your useful methods.

[@713Joanne]

I’m so glad I found your videos! So informative!

[@photogenius]

Thank yo Joanne, appreciate your kind words and support.

[@StyleViewStudio]

You are a lifesaver, - thank you! 🙏

[@SrinathKanugovi]

thank u so much Paul ... 🙏🏻 this is the one which i am looking for ...

[@candicebaker2663]

Oh I get it..So I've been watching you're moon shot video....you said to put your settings at 250. I have a canon camera so I need to put it at 300 length, x 1.6 for = 360 right?

[@Foster_The_Wild]

When you're looking through the hole how can you tell the manual focus is in focus? With view finder I can zoom far in and ensure sharpness before snapping. Whenever I take a photo looking through, it's always blurry.

[@alexaclaven]

Can that tripod function as a monopod? Also, thank you so much for all of the useful info as I work on my photography skills.

[@photogenius]

Thanks Alexa, the tripods I use do not also function as monopods, instead I have a seperate monopod.

[@mounyabouaroudj1730]

Thank you Paul , i always learn something new in your videos .

[@photogenius]

I am so pleased, thanks for supporting my channel - I hope I can continue to bring you more great tips and help you to take even better photos.

[@pamelatuininga1529]

Love your videos❤️ Is the contest open only to Australia?

[@photogenius]

Nope anyone can enter - thanks for watching.

[@timgibson2540]

Thanks for your excellent tips👍

[@photogenius]

👍👍 Thanks 👍 👍

[@MichaelSmith-dg1fb]

Great video, as usual

[@bobstringer9809]

Great video -- thanks 👍

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed it Bob, thank you.

[@danielayala3170]

What if I don’t have live view on my canon camera and can not digital zoom before taking the shot; how do I nail focus every time while using manual focus? Thank you!

[@smallcnclathes]

You spoke of the shutter speed vs focal length and then went on to is but did not mention if this affects shutter speed.

[@Upal_Chatterji]

great information , thanks

[@hansrajchangulani3726]

I am watching your videos since 10 days,your way of presentation is very easy.So I want to know about back button focus in detail.I am having canon T3i model.pl.explain.thnx

[@BIGDENNIS10UK]

Doing God’s work out here, thanks for the videos

[@growinglittleliottis]

Hi! I just recently got my camera. My daughter was messing around with it. Anytime I take a picture with anything faster than 1” the photo is completely black, any tips?

[@cartofulfierbinte]

As a noob I just move the camera to get the focus point where I want and after I focused I move it back and take the shot.

[@photogenius]

Yep, that can work - but if you are close to the subject you may find that focusing on a subject then re-composing throws the subject slightly out of focus.

[@Dilbari1]

Hi. Your guidance helping me a lot. I m from Jammu and Kashmir. India.

[@allandavies1187]

Hello Photo Genious, I was wondering do you have a tutorial on how to produce a sharp print which is ordered from a professional printing company. Because when I send a sharp digital image to the printers my prints are coming back a little soft. Should I use a sharpening mask in Lightroom classic?

[@photogenius]

Hi Allen. Sorry this is not a subject that I've covered. Most pro labs should be able to provide information so the you can get the best image possible, for example I use Streets Imaging in Brisbane and this link gives you an idea of some of the things you may want to consider such as colour management and file types. www.streetsimaging.com.au/colour-management

[@marcellatoby]

Thank you so much..You are awesome

[@ISDeo]

Hey Paul, What are the correct F stop and shutter speed for sharp picture for Nikon D500 and Nikkor 200-500 combo.?

[@philyoung4804]

Hi Paul, love your KZbin videos. The info is great for a new ‘old bloke’ like me relatively new to photography. Have tried to enter your competition on your website, couldn’t find the comp re tripod. I am in the UK so guess it’s not open the ‘Pom’s’. 😂😂 Won’t hold it against you, keep the vids coming. Cheers, Phil.

[@ianmccluskey2293]

Another good one, Paul.

[@photogenius]

Cheers Ian, appreciate the continued support.

[@seventowin4758]

Thanks for the tips

[@photogenius]

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

[@peterbunker1099]

Great video, Paul. I've read somewhere that IS should be turned off when shooting, say, sports at fast shutter speeds. Any truth in this? I've never bothered to do so and never had a problem.

[@photogenius]

If your shutter is particularly fast then the IS shouldn't really be required, but I don't think having it turned on will be an issue. Thanks for watching Peter.

[@pereirakelvin67]

Thanks mate very useful tips.

[@photogenius]

You are welcome Pereira 👍👍👍

[@pereirakelvin67]

@@photogenius mate care to give me advice on this emolux 0.45mm wide angle converter i recent purchase. To me is a great product on my kit len 16-50mm.

[@eskertoo]

Another great video.

[@photogenius]

Thanks Tony.

[@Life_is_everything]

Thank you..brilliant tips :))

[@Dgarays]

Whenever I put the aperture any other number but 1.8 my photos get darker and I got bump up the iso and I really hate doing that! Any tips? How to get brighter photos ?

[@williamloosemore2664]

Hi Paul ive got interested in photography and i like wildlife photography to be my thing what camera do you think would be be suttable for me

[@geophiles4434]

Thank you so very much!

[@ravifernando1637]

Great lesson 🏅👌👍

[@photogenius]

Thank you.

[@nicozachary858]

my canon 4000D was working okay now wen take picture the red lite comes on watt is the promblem the sandisk ? thank you Paul

[@ZenBenzineX]

for not DLRS cameras, we can't control the shutter speed. so what you recommend in this case? I always try to use the presets but most of the times, there is also blurriness.

[@TheTravelingLarsons]

Thank you, great video

[@peterb1543]

Great info.👍

[@photogenius]

Thank you kindly Peter 👏

[@vivaafrica9453]

Thank you for amazing videos! I bought myself an canon T7I with and kit lens of 18-55mm. I also got 50mm f 1.8. I travel a lot and take a lot of photos. I want to know what APC-S lens can recommend that would be good for traveling and all around type. Thank you again.

[@photogenius]

A third lens would have to add something to your kit that you currently don't have. If you desire a wider view the the 10-18mm lens would be worth considering. If you wish to capture subjects that are further away then a telephoto such as the 55-200MM STM ZOOM might be worth checking out. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@vivaafrica9453]

Photo Genius Thank very much I really appreciate your recommendation.

[@MrMiss-cp9bw]

4:35 I'm gonna try and put that to practice next time I'm out taking pictures! Can't wait to see the results 😁 I took some photos earlier this week of butterflies (We have an 'invasion' from Africa atm xD) and some turned out great - However I'm sure this new trick will help ensure more focus out of the box. Very good video overall with many useful hints and instructions. I might have to finally dive into which photo editor I'll be using since I've decided never to revisit Adobe 😒 Aurora HDR looks very promising 🤗

[@photogenius]

Thank you 😀. Butterflies can be tricky so I hope it goes well. Thank you for your continued support, really appreciate 👍 Paul.

[@MrMiss-cp9bw]

​@@photogenius Butterflies are certainly tricky - And once I finally found one that busy eating nectar a bee came shortly after and scared the bugger away 😂 - Went to the cemetery, as I always do haha and spotted one butterfly I had the pleasure to shoot for 5 minutes! About 2-3 minutes in, after I had inched so far in I was practically on top of it, I captured a sequence of it walking while having it's wings closed, out to the sun to bathe 😊 Still haven't gotten around to making a .gif/whatever out of it yet though but it'll come!

[@chinmayeemohanty4779]

My canon rebel t7 wont take pictures on manual mode.Just white screen appears after I click.Please help.Thanks!

[@Auggy758]

U R Really Genius.