How to STOP MISSING PHOTOS...

[@NikiY]

"meteors don't typically hang around for you" wisdoms from James Popsys, 2019! 👌 Needs to be on a t-shirt!😁

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha, there's more where that came from :)

[@douglasriddle6447]

James Popsys They should be compiled and put on a calendar.

[@dmlillian3315]

Thank you James. Hope to give this a go later today if I can get out before dark. I'm very new hobbyist, only been shooting a year & enjoy wildlife photography the most but its hard. Will give these settings a try & continue to work on anticipating opportunities. By the way, I've only been watching your channel about a month now & I already see a vast improvement in my photos. I really like your technique, approach, personality etc. Can't thank you enough.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

That's so awesome to hear - thanks and have fun! :)

[@RealRaynedance]

The anticipation thing got me one of my favorite shots this year. I was walking down the Ben Franklin Parkway. There's a center sidewalk with trees on it. Sun was hitting one _perfectly._ I decided I wanted a shot of said tree, but then I noticed a couple walking on that sidewalk, coming toward my end. I waited 30 seconds. Took three shots as they went by. The second one had them right in the middle, tree right beside them, and the sun causing their shadows to merge and look like one person. It's no pro shot, but it's still one of my favorites.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I like the sound of that! Nice work 🙂

[@RealRaynedance]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Thank you :D

[@morbly]

The bracketing idea seems like a really good one, I think I'll try that.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Awesome :)

[@AndreaJump]

I tried for some times now (not thank to James, telling the truth ahahahahah) and I can say that it's a really good hack!

[@ikiboisart]

Tried this yesterday, thought of it myself. But I am more happy to see and hear just today from james as one of his great advices. Stickin to it from now on.

[@DI-cm5xc]

Thanks James. In total agreement with you about the Capture Clip. Since installing one on my backpack the number of photos I shoot on an average day in the wilderness, where I serve as a steward, is way up. I will normally walk 6-10 miles per day and hardly notice the camera weight. Due to overhanging trees, bush, etc., I started using a piece of microfiber cloth fixed over the eyepiece with a loop of elastic shock cord. Attaches nice and snug, but pops off quickly. Great way to prevent a tiny bit of debris on the eye sensor next to the viewfinder from giving you grief.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

That's a great idea! :)

[@ablueslenz]

I was at a B&H Event two years ago and first heard a pro photographer say, “compose and wait” for the shot. He might as well have said, “I just invented the wheel” based on how I responded. That comment changed how I shoot street photography! Now, you just rocked my world with a custom setting hack for quick shots. I always bracket my shots, but everything else you recommended:🤯. Popsys, you’re good! 👏🏾😃

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I have decided the same applies to street, landscape, probably wildlife, maybe sports. I say wildlife, because my sight isn't up to finding much wildlife so it has to be suicidal to get shot.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Awesome to hear 🙂

[@MortAllachie]

I have to say that I love your videos. I can't say that I have ONE favorite youtuber, but you are at least one of my favorites. You are easy to follow, have a great sense of humor and for a hobbyist like myself your videos help a lot. Keep up the good work 😊

[@danielgoldberg2129]

I was an Air Traffic Controller for 30 years and would photograph airplanes at air shows, quite often very fast military aircraft, and I would set up the shot and let the plane fly into the frame. In three weeks I am going to Africa for the first time and I’m very excited about photographing the animals and scenery of Kenya. (I have a LUMIX G85 with two lenses; the 12-60mm kit lens and a LUMIX 100-300mm telephoto.) Anyway, I have enjoyed a few of your videos since I use the same camera.

[@bobbowring1702]

I have the Peak Design plate and it one of the best bits of kit I ever brought I have had mine for 8 years and never let me down.

[@maciejrossudowski1463]

Auto ISO, probably the best advise to getting a usable shot in an changing environment. Thanks for sharing this useful tidbit.

[@MichaelSchagen]

Great tip on not giving up right after having missed an opportunity. Many years ago I once followed a workshop on videography. The most valuable thing I learned there (or maybe more precisely, I became aware of) is that people are quite predictable and much of what we do is ritualized. Anticipating events gets easier once you are aware of this. Then you can even think about what it is that makes the next event you expect interesting and how to capture or express that in the best possible way. Wildlife photography might be a bit more challenging in this respect than say, wedding photography, but i'm pretty sure animals have their habits too.

[@gwine9087]

Thanks again, James. One, off topic, comment. I have seen it before but that shot of the sled dogs, at 1:23, just blows my mind!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thank you, I really love it :)

[@ekevanderzee9538]

I'm sure it's for sale?

[@MichaelShainblum]

Killer shots in the beginning man! 1:07 with the birds and the peak is awesome!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thank you :)

[@tonymurphy9112]

James, have to tell you that this is the best advice I have ever seen /heard👍 I fully agree that time is of the essence and.... You make complete Sense 👌

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

That's awesome to hear mate, thanks!

[@grbta1124]

Grat tips thanks. Peak capture not for plastic bodied cameras (ie Canon M50) broke the camera at the tripod screw. Lots of missing camera body pieces. Can see clearly inner workings of the camera and some saved pictures....

[@petermillar24]

hiya - you can also use the C1 / C2 etc. for specific things that might happen in the place you are at - personally I have one for "panning" and another for "bird in flight" - definitely worth understanding how those "C" modes work, and how to change them quickly, for example in a bird-infested area you might want a faster pan (for doing a bird) than if you are in a harbour with speedboats flying around

[@Ulrich.Bierwisch]

I'm using such a preset on the GH5. I use it in "P". It is possible to set the maximal exposure time to 1/250s and the max ISO to 1600. This way, the camera has much more room to go faster than 1/250s if there is a lot of light and ISO already as low as possible. In low light, when ISO is at maximum and the lens wide open, the camera goes below the 1/250s on its own. This way, I can get a fast shot in almost every light situation. I never change this preset so I know exactly what the camera does when I switch it on.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Nice! :)

[@MW-df2fm]

I am currently trying so set up a C1 profile with the following settings: Aperture Priority, Speed:1/200 max (or more as a mix) and iso 200-1600 (auto) but if i do so the camera is still cracking the s:1/200 (like 1/40 and so on) mark if light is to bad instead of warning that the lighting is not possible. I wnat to use this kind of profile for street photography :) vielleicht kannst du mir ja auch in Deutsch den Sinn dahinter erklären @Ulrich Bierwisch

[@Ulrich.Bierwisch]

@@MW-df2fm In my opinion, it is better to get a picture if you use this as a fast way to get the shot. Even with a longer exposure it's better than nothing. If there is time to think about other measures, you can do what you want anyway. German: Bei wenig Licht geht die Kamera zunächst auf die größte mögliche Blende und dann auf die höchste gewünschte ISO. Da ist das Ende der Fanenstange erreicht. Wenn man nun die Kamera nimmt um sofort ein Bild zu machen bleibt nichts anderes übrig als doch länger zu belichten. Ich finde es gut, dass die Kamera dann zumindest ein Bild macht auch wenn die Belichtung länger ist als gewünscht. Anschließend kann man ja immer noch entscheiden ob man doch höhere ISO nimmt oder sonst was macht. Für den Fall, dass es schnell gehen muss, ist das Verhalten aber genau richtig. Eine Warnung bei so komplexen Einstellungen und den vielen Möglichkeiten stelle ich mir schwierig von.

[@lyndapassey2752]

Thanks for this really helpful video. I’ve never used custom settings or bracketing but after this I can have a go. I like your style James.

[@wimborremans8421]

i started using bracketing thanks to another video of yours. best decision ever! definitely going to try the preset idea now. thanks, man. keep up the great work!

[@lylestavast7652]

Great setup description. On the BBF topic, a lot of cameras if you have it on the continuous mode and let off the thumb it'll leave focus at that lock - you go shoot one or several frames and it won't change... the advantage of going that way is that if you have something that IS continuous focus mode worthy evolving you just stay on your thumb and fire... you gotta know how your own camera behaves in this regard of course. Really good video and explanation especially for newer photographers finding their rhythm.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks! Yes definitely varies by camera, and actually even by mode, so like you say - worth knowing your camera! :)

[@billbell8800]

Great idea having the custom setting ready. I have missed so many shots.... I now will add and improve upon a custom setting. Thanks much James....

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Awesome :)

[@2LargeHounds]

Great idea on the bracketing setting. I haven't seen that anywhere else. Nice.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Awesome! 🙂

[@MrMoonpie001]

James, seeing that you already use Peak Design products you should consider the "Clutch" for your camera and the "The Lens kit" to get those lens on and off in a really quick fashion! Lens change can happen in as quick as 10 seconds or less! Amazing!!!! Moonpie

[@BennoBenBenni]

James you are the man, got just your book with a little weeword. Thanks mate and I do like your pics but even more your writing. It shows why you are so popular thanks to your personality with gifted humourful self irony. I'min for the next one!

[@antcox2006]

montane, big thumbs up. best outdoor brand that i have experienced.

[@sierragold]

Awesome video on so many different levels... so enjoyable-- thank you!

[@JKittles]

Newish subscriber. I'm binge watching your videos. Absolutely brilliant. All of them so far. Thanks for the idea of a custom setting on my camera. I "knew" I had it but didn't know how to create one. Now, I'm ready for that meteor.

[@rainoofblood]

If you find time can you do videos on your other 2 C mode set up if you use them and the Fn keys if you changed them. This was a super useful video. Thank you!

[@Honkus]

"The first thing I'd like to talk about is anticipation....as you probably guessed" ....buwahahaha wonderful vid

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha, Cheers Michael :)

[@adambrener2574]

That's a terrific set up for quick response. I'm curious though, whether you have your metering set to matrix /evaluative. If you are using a single point center autofocus and then recomposing, I suppose that spot metering wouldn't make sense unless with BB focusing you are also locking exposure for your auto ISO. Can you tell me what you're doing with that? Spot or Matrix, and BBF set to Focus only or Focus and Exposure? Thanks! Really enjoying your channel and your images! Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisstark8136]

Just got a G9 so shall set that up in my custom settings too as I’m forever just missing things thanks and awesome video

[@nigelwest3430]

The Peak Design "Clip" thingy is as good as James says, Very well made and totally secure.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Great bit of kit! 🙂

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thank you for the effort and the sharing. you had me at 2:30 "...anticipation...as you probably guessed..." aperture/shutter speed settings. got it. auto iso. got it. max iso setting? thoughts? I am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.

[@zkw100]

The anticipating a shot when you think you missed it is so true. I saw a not large dog yap at a much larger swan at a lake, and of course the swan did not take this lightly, but I was too slow for the shot and the dog backed away, and I didn’t think it would happen again. But of course, the dog wasn’t that bright and came back to yap at the now aggrieved swan, who made quite the dramatic flap of wings and screeching at the dog.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

😂 Sounds like an event! 🙂

[@dougsmith4678]

that was a very useful video! thank you. I really like you approach to photography. Keep the good videos coming, and I love the g9 also.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks for watching Doug! 🙂

[@scarlethall8591]

Thanks for this video. It is much appreciated.

[@charlesjjones]

Someone else in the comments has probably already said but Henri Cartier-Bresson called it the decisive moment and had a book on it. A super famous book in fact!!! Nonetheless, as always, you’ve given us (not familiar with the aforementioned famous dead guy) some properly good tips! The custom setting one is mega!!!!

[@twotone3070]

My 70D has one custom mode and I use it for video. Nothing really to do with taking epic images, but when on holiday tramping around I find jumping straight into the video set-up is really useful for catching clips, 'cos you usually don't get a second take.

[@brianridge542]

Loads of great information! Thank you for the tips!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers Brian 🙂

[@sic04250f]

Good tips for walk around photography when anything can happen.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@iamvain]

This video really showed me how little I know about settings, and why I make certain mistakes, Amazing James, you could perhaps make a more in-depth video about your custom profiles!

[@TheChuckism1]

Love it. If the vlogging thing doesn’t work out, stand up comedy may be a good angle. Great work. Informative and entertaining.

[@gregoryoutdoors]

Good setting for streets as well:)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Definitely :)

[@richardturner81]

Nice one for the tip using the custom settings! I actually want to go out and try out changing to C1 on the fly. Shame it’s pitch black outside and I’ve got to stay in until my better half gets home from work. Ah well there’s always lunch time tomorrow 😁 I see the shelves are still attached to the wall too... diy expert!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I genuinely can't believe they've not fallen down yet... although that is tempting fate...

[@muda3197]

Hi James, what are those 2 annoying red and black round shape things attached to your camera strap rings? thanks for you videos! :-)

[@giselesmith7795]

Thank you for the suggestions. I believe I will try the bracketing, especially next time I anticipate a meteor coming my way.... Seriously though, good advice in your video.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks! And look out for space rocks!

[@robertnelson3179]

Thanks looking forward to the prints I ordered

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Awesome, on their way Robert! 🙂

[@ojodelpez5660]

Hi, please do one of these “how to’s” on boiling an egg. I just like your way of explaining thing. Lovely work! Question: Is the G9’s viewfinder good enough for manual focus? Photo/video, what’s your take on it? Thanks

[@ChocoLater1]

keep peaking ON

[@mattcom2]

Brilliant! Extremely helpful. Will try your combination of custom settings and see if they work for me as well. Do you put limits on the ISO float?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Great to hear :) I do normally set the ceiling to 3200 - but to be honest if needed I don't mind going higher, if the choice is a noisy shot or no shot at all :)

[@scrptwic]

I leave my camera set on Apature Priority F 11 auto Iso when I hike , I tried f8 and I would get out of focus pictures up close due to depth of field with far away tact sharp . It seems to work for me on landscapes

[@Thompa74]

Great video as always! I wonder how high ISO you are comfortable to use with this camera?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Normally 3200, although I don't mind going higher if it's noisy shot vs blurry shot :)

[@Thompa74]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Thanks mate! 👍🏼

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I found with my Canons, they make the same choices I would, just more reliably. On Aperture Priority, it tries to keep the shutter speed up, upping ISO is a last resort. I expect other cameras are much the same, tuned to their lenses and stabilisation. Those with IBIS could (but probably don't) take into account how shaky the photographer is.

[@Shok1t]

Good tips 👍. I am curious why the AFC wouldn't serve the anticipatory shots better esp. w/ moving subjects. Is it more your personal style or is AFC not maximized on the G9 or what not? Also, I am interested in shooting BIFs but wondering if the the G9 would do the job esp with overcast days... Thanks 🤓

[@cmflyer]

I walked all over Tokyo and Kyoto for two weeks using the Peak Designs clip. Love it! Thanks, James for this great quick photography tip. Can I put all of these settings into the Nikon U1 or U2?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Good question, but I'd expect that to do a similar job 🙂

[@theysayshedidthat7472]

The pd plate is on my Christmas list... Really excited to try it out! Glad it's still working 😁

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Awesome - it's a great bit of kit :)

[@Paul9]

Enjoyed this James, I’m a tripod kind of guy but staring to do much more handheld stuff these days, mainly because I can see the defeated look on my partners face when I start to unfold the legs on my tripod for the 10th time on a ‘not a photography walk’. I definitely need to get some custom setting configured. Do you generally hand hold at lower they 200/sec when it’s not a decisive moment kind of shot?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I know that look you're talking about :) I hand hold to about a second when needed with the IBIS. But most stuff I photograph isn't static, so that's when shutter speed becomes the issue!

[@lindabroer8995]

Totally agree. My most spectacular photos are of whales breaching. I can't exactly ask them to do it again. I call them my "lucky shots", though anticipating the moment and practicing is a big part of it. I use photo workshops of predatory birds to keep me sharp.

[@wendynewing8834]

Great advice. Many thanks.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Wendy :)

[@davidbailey4976]

Thanks James. Interesting presets for the camera. I have the Sony A7Riii and have similar presets set up on it as recommended by Mark Galer. I, too, use Peak Design gear. Over my 50 years of photography I have bought many different camera straps/harnesses.... and the Peak Design is the best yet. I bought the kit in Las Vegas two years ago and I am amazed by it. It gives the ability to quickly remove the strap from the camera. The Clip that you refer to is a later acquisition for me. Like you, I have it on my rucksack strap and it is just so comfortable to carry and so quick to remove the camera from the clip for immediate use. It has exceeded my expectations and I would not be without it. (Should PD be paying me for this ?) Keep up the inspirational videos!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers David - It really is a cracking piece of kit! :)

[@catherinetremerryn]

A great video and you have sorted out my printer problem! Do you have any magic settings for stopping time with flying bees (I’m hoping if I can capture bees, birds shouldn’t be such a problem ….). I’m shootings with 40-150m lens in S mode, auto iso. Have shot thousands of photos and have yet to get it right - any tips would be much appreciated. Thank you

[@washingtonradio]

Along with anticipation, it helps to understand your subject's possible actions. This is particularly important when taking wildlife and 'candid' photos of pets which can appear to be unpredictable. Small children are another group it helps to understand. By understanding what they are likely to do you be better prepared for the shot.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Definitely! :)

[@erincoenegrachts2788]

What printer do you have? Really interested, I'm going to buy one myself and your prints are gorgeous!

[@mitchellrobertsau]

Quality video, question about using auto ISO with the G9. Do you set an upper limit? and/or what is the maximum ISO you would go to?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Normally 3200, but I'd prefer to get an even noisier shot than no picture at all alot of the time 🙂

[@mitchellrobertsau]

I find that if I shoot above 1600, I need to get the exposure bang on otherwise the noise really starts to show. 🙂 Getting the shot is the outcome you want.

[@dalekanium9531]

Great video. If you wouldn't mind, I have a quick question - what would you say is a good landscape oriented lens for the Nikon d3200? Thanks !!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Hardest question in the world as it depends what you like shooting. If you're not sure, look up your focals lengths of your favourite shots to date, or concentrate on saving for the holy Trinity focal length coverage 🙂

[@dalekanium9531]

@James Popsys Thanks! right now i have the Tamron 16-300 and it’s pretty blurry...

[@cjohns716]

Hey James, question on the bracketing and custom modes. Do you use those in conjunction with each other? Seems like that would be a great way to get 3 shots really quickly. If so, what setting do you use to bracket? You have your focal length and aperture set on the custom mode, and auto ISO. Seems to me it would be handy to have it bracket by adjusting ISO up and down, but from brief research, doesn't look like that's possible (at least on my Canon). Would love some insight!

[@paulosullivan7197]

Very interesting topic and tips mate! "Too hot" - Classic Partridge haha

[@AzzurroWolf]

Nice to see that Capture plate getting a shout out 😉

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Some sunsets/rises are that way... The color doesn't often hold for very long!

[@mucc1977]

I trashed the display on my Olympus thanks to a camera plate holder thingy. Mine screws into the camera, though. It survived many a hike but after one rather long one in the beautiful Breckon Beacons, the screw got loose. Thankfully, we had just left the rocky surface behind and were on even ground so the display was the only collateral, and with the EVF I hardly ever used it anyway... Still, do check that particular piece of gear every once in a while to make sure nothing got loose!

[@Adiera]

Great video, thanks for the peak design reminder!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Good video, thank you for the ideas.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks for watching :)

[@SteveSacramento]

I just bought one of the clip things because I saw you talk about it. I don't think I have seen but maybe 1 other channel talk about them. I got one on Amazon for $25 and I had money from a rebate that paid for it so it was basically free!

[@J4Photo]

My rule as a wildlife and landscape photographer is to depart a landscape shot with my camera in shutter priority (1.5-2x the max mm of the lens I have on) and auto ISO. If the wildlife decides to stick around, I can always get deliberate after getting an initial shot. Hadn’t thought of custom mode, going to play around with that. Thanks!

[@nwrth]

Do you use zebra? If not, how do you check for overexposed areas? Thanks. :-)

[@Halfpint71]

C1 - Quick shot setting. C2 - Sheep setting. C3 - Meteor posing with sheep setting. I'm just sitting here waiting for 1 minute Wednesday to return. I miss that. 80.4k subs now............Sooo close to the 100k. It's going to happen soon 😄👍

[@achimrecktenwald9671]

Liked your video. You should perhaps have mentioned that f4 for MFT corresponds to f8 on 35mm sensors. I think not even many MFT users, often coming from FX, that the same depth of field can be achieved with a 2-stop wider aperture.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I get in trouble when I mention it too much... :)

[@oneeyedphotographer]

It's more to do with the amount of enlargement you are doing. If you get a 50 megapixelish shot from the G9, you are going to enlarge it more than one from my 5Ds for a given print size. Conversely, if I crop pixels from a 17.3x13 area from my 5Ds sensor, I'm in the same ballpark as the GH5s.

[@ekjellgren]

What's your other custom settings?

[@gregoryspowell]

great video. one of you best in a while. I've been cautght in this situation all too often. This is one thing i dont like about my fuji xt-2. There is no way to have preset shutter speed,, auto iso, etc. You can have many presets but cant preset some of the most relevant settings like shutter speed.

[@jonramer8984]

Makes perfect sense. Great tips man 👍

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers Jon!

[@analogoutdoors]

Yep, I bracket mostly for exposure with film.

[@chrisklugh]

Even better: Just use Aperture Priority Mode. I lock in my ISO to 100. All I think about is my DOF and let the shutter expose the shot. If I need more light, I balance the pros/cons between DOF vs more Noise to increase my shutter speeds. I shoot this way 90% of the time and rarely go home wishing I did anything else. This is my default mode. The other 10% is for more controlled situations where I have time to think about my shot and how I want to create it.

[@ChocoLater1]

1:57 I printed few of my images in 2 camera shops and they turned out with added magenta colour. On my screen and their screen it looked the same as it should but their prints were little off. So I printed it in another store thinking maybe their printer was little off but both versions were identical. So how is it possible that on any screen images looked ok but printed with extra magenta colours? Is there anything I could be doing wrong while exporting images? These were Jpgs. Thanks.

[@daylight5085]

Choco Later, your screen might not be calibrated correctly/accurately. Tyler Stalman released a video called something like “Let’s talk about colours” where he calibrates a new monitor and how to correctly colour grade with references.

[@ChocoLater1]

@@daylight5085 my monitor is calibrated! Also on their screens picture looks like it should but prints are off

[@dougbrayshaw]

Hi James, I believe there is a major firmware update coming for the g9 on the 19th November. Have you heard anything being a lumix ambassador. Cheers.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Video incoming I expect 🙂

[@antonoat]

Glad to see you practice E.S.P Extremely Spontaneous Photography, lol another great video James, cheers.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha, thanks!

[@hiramcastillo3960]

Can I buy the over contrasted ones in discount?????

[@colinthecameraguy]

Those custom settings make perfect sense to me. Very ‘Be prepared’ . . . Wasn’t that a Boy Scout motto? Also, on the subject of back button focusing and AFS vs AFC, I tried using AFC on my G9 (with the 25mm DG Summilux lens attached, using single point focusing) and it seemed like the AFS was noticeably quicker at grabbing focus whereas in AFC the autofocus was chattering away loudly as I moved the focus point between subjects and when I came to rest it seemed the autofocus needed a split second to regain its composure.

[@mvhan911]

I like how your channel marches towards 100.000 subscribers because of great content like this one :-)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thank you :)

[@MrRobovision]

What settings would you recommend for Formula 1 (F1) cars, I've just recently bought a G9 & I'm thinking of getting the Panasonic Leica 100 - 400 lens for the telephoto capabilities, would appreciate some advice?

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Learn to pan. Use the longest exposure you can. I presume you aren't talking about stationary cars here.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Depends how close you are and how fast they're moving through your frame, but trial and error will always win 🙂

[@MrRobovision]

@@oneeyedphotographer No I generally take them when they are approaching a corner or going through a corner, when they're at their slowest.

[@MrRobovision]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Thanks for the advice, I'm usually in the grandstand on a corner or general admission places (on the grass), I have found a website that you can rent that lens from so I'll give it a try next year.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@MrRobovision I just watched a video on DPReview of Chris and another comparing the 90D and EOS M6 II. Chris got some awesome shots. His technique could probably be used on the G9, at least after the next firmware update.

[@JohnsJunk]

Anticipating moments is the hardest for me. It's why I like shooting at drag strips where there's a series of lights that tell you when the moment is coming. I always shoot full manual. Not bragging, I'm just to thick to figure out the other modes. One day I'll sit down and figure it out.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

It's definitely the hardest part of photography for me :)

[@andylawn9521]

I'm anticipating defining a custom setting. Practical advice as always. Got any thoughts on strategies for choosing good compositions quickly?

[@Dan-kb2oz]

Why C2, curious what you’ve got the others set to? I’ve got video settings on them all but always tweaking and I like this ‘fast shot’ setting idea. Might copy :P

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Video, bingo! 🙂

[@runninblue9415]

Being fit helps with anticipation. Also being "mindful" i.e. in the moment. Not chatting/ shopping/ on your phone. Intensity I suppose. As well as knowing your subject, eg weather, motor racing etc

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

That's a good point! I could definitely be in better shape :)

[@pauloduarte3095]

Hello James I'm completely new to photography and for some time now I have been thinking about taking photography a bit more seriously. After hours of KZbin videos about cameras and camera gear and lenses, i realised that I'm more confused than ever 😅 I love hiking and spending time on the good old outdoors and landscapes and wildlife photography seems a really good idea 💡 Do you think that the Panasonic g9 is a good camera for a beginner? Thanks for all the amazing videos and information that you provided

[@alpao74]

I'm curious as to what C1 is then... ☺️

[@ickledotco]

Lovely.

[@ju2705s]

Cool ideas, thx a lot!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks :)

[@MichaelSchagen]

So if I understand your exposure tip correctly, you are essentially fixing the exposure (by keeping shutter speed and aperture constant) and relying on the dynamic range of the sensor to capture the scene regardless of e.g. a variable cloud cover. After all, changing ISO is changing the amplification of the electric signal after it has been created from the light captured. And that on a MFT camera. The fact that you can get great shots like that says something about the capabilities of modern MFT cameras.

[@ohad.5890]

I am a beginner photography, been a few months since I started. I have a Nikon d5300. Would you recommend to save up (probably not now, as I just started, but longer down the road) for a mid-end good camera like let's say a Nikon D750, and then begin saving up for let's say a Nikon Z6/Z7, or upgrade straight from the d5300 to the Z6/Z7 when the time comes?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Depends entirely on your budget and uses - but don't discount second hand gear... :) And lenses will make more more difference than cameras typically :)

[@ohad.5890]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Yes, I only buy 2nd hand. And budget, tbh rn I'm 15 with no job so obviously very little budget but I plan to get a job, and I probably won't move out right away at 18, so I'll have money saved up for gear. And yes, I know lenses make more difference, but once you feel limited by the body, it kinda sucks. And the Z's have eye af which is something that people love, my D5300 has af and that's it, lol. it doesn't track any subject by itself, I'll have to change the focus points manually. But it's ok.

[@Muggy206]

If your'e gonna ultimately upgrade to the z6/7 anyway I would just save up straight for that. You'll get it sooner so you have more time to get intimately familiar with it, and it gives you more time to save for lenses. Plus, it seems that mirrorless is the future, so there's a good chance that when/if you grow out of the z6/7, there'll be a new nikon mirrorless so you won't have to get a whole new set of lenses or rely on an adapter.

[@ohad.5890]

@@Muggy206 True, but I don't really need to be talking about this right now, like I said i started a few months ago and a big issue with photographers is too much gear / never satisfied with current gear. so i might just stop watching all gear channels, stop browsing facebook (which i only use to be in 2nd hand gear groups), and just focus on the photography itself.

[@Muggy206]

@@ohad.5890 Definitely a good idea there.

[@derekmidgley]

Quick settings in custom mode is a great idea. But I do think you probably need to set 1/200th as a "floor" for your shutter speed and not an absolute. Otherwise you will certainly over-expose (at f4) when you come to Australia :-)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Definitely, and a point well made :)

[@stevegates2]

Do you mainly shoot in RAW

[@TurningUs]

Does the Gh5 do exposure stacking? I find focus stacking but not exposure staking. Help please?