PHOTOGRAPHERS - KNOW YOUR LIMITS - Watch this if you want pro tips for better, sharper photos.

[@suziechampagne357]

Paul, your explanations combined with visual examples is GOLD ! Since I've begun to watch your videos, I have understood so much. You are a great teacher and thank you for putting this out for us beginners 👌🧡

[@aidarivera6113]

i watch your tutorials over and over, and it has helped me tremendously

[@crumhornplayer8381]

Hi Paul. I also want to echo that of my colleagues watching your tutorials on how helpful they are as you create these modules that can be put together to make us all better photographers. I'm looking forward to taking some of the lenses I have for a test run with "how low you can go" and making comparisons. I think gaining a better understanding of this concept will be a wonderful asset to keep in our "mental toolbox" to help us better plan our shots!

[@daleborg138]

I have learned a lot more about photography from Paul than any other youtubers on photography. On a scale of 1 to 10 Paul is a 20

[@dirkgibbens377]

As usual, another great and very informative video. And as usual, you are the ONLY one out there that does such a superb job of covering so many camera brands in your tips to reach and add value to a broader audience. Kudos!

[@nightskyimages2977]

Best youtuber for photography hands down

[@photogenius]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support 😀

[@nightskyimages2977]

@@photogenius not a problem mate 👌 thanks for making these videos for us

[@edvanhengel7217]

Thanks Paul, because of you I am still learning and my pictures are getting better every time !

[@Rooster0529]

Nice reminder Paul. I did some basketball shots last weekend and didn’t always remember this. Without my glasses the image in the viewfinder is always a little off, so I really need to keep this in mind. My vision is so iffy now the adjustment in the viewfinder doesn’t quite get it in focus so I’m guessing a little. The struggle for us older folk is becoming more apparent every day 😉. I enjoy your channel a lot and have been watching for years. Good day from Michigan, US.

[@MorgansRaiders23]

Don't feel bad. I do freelance sports for my local newspaper and also submit photos for the papers print and online editions. Whenever I think I might have a great shot, it turns out a little blurry and then I find a few that I got a good shot out of dumb luck. 😅

[@robertleeimages]

Me too but cricket, and my eyes are that bad my dioptre is fully wound 1 way(I can't wear my glasses while looking through the viewfinder)

[@danielr5000-d1s]

I remember when I started out I was way too over confident with how well I could keep the camera still and I got a lot of blurry photos because of that. Important thing to know is when you take a photo, the act of pressing the shutter button can add extra shake when you try to keep the camera still. I have managed to get around that by using the timed photo feature. One of my hardest shots I have done was a shot of Wood Green Bus Garage during the November 2023 heritage running day when it was getting quite dark outside and with quite a lot of zoom. I pushed the ISO to really as much as I could before the grain was unacceptable which i think was 3200 and I managed to photograph at nearly 1/20th shutter speed like that. There was a bit of blur but the vehicle registrations were perfectly readable and as a 3x4 print its pretty good

[@AtlanteanAN69]

If taking handheld photos of stationary subjects at slow speeds I use the 2 second timer to avoid camera movement which may be caused by the press of the shutter release.

[@Trooperkiki956]

Thank you for another wonderful tutorial! Short, easy to understand with examples! You’re the best.

[@photogenius]

You are so welcome, thanking you kindly for the great feedback.

[@thabstract0ne]

Great, useful lesson! Thanks!!!

[@StevePorter_au]

I've always doubled that formula, ever since my younger days shooting film. I still tend to do that now, even though the stabilisation in cameras and lenses is so good.

[@kc6715]

Thank you! This was really informative especially since my hands are not as steady as they once were.

[@laurencedunkley8097]

Thanks Paul, as usual brilliantly explained, your tutorials must be a bonus to less experienced photographers, all the best.

[@patrickryan43]

Great advice, as always, Paul. I've learnt so much from this channel 👌👏👏

[@myoldfruit1]

Thank you Paul, another great information video as always

[@photogenius]

No worries, thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@DeamondTownsend]

Thank you very much Paul for another totally brilliant KZbin. Your simply the best. I’ve learnt so much through your KZbin. I wished I’d been able and o meet u in person to say thank you so much..

[@StevenKerr-q8z]

Very informative Paul. Thanks!

[@josephmansfield2875]

Very helpful video thank you

[@AndyM...]

Nice overview ! I generally control my shutter speed with ISO, as I shoot primarily in aperture priority, I guess we work out what works best for you ! 🤠😎

[@johncoombes6231]

Thank you very much Paul, as always very informative and pleased to find out that my crop factor on my new Nikon Z6 is 1 that makes the maths easy. Great work . 🍸

[@DashKitten]

I am grateful you worked out the numbers for my trusty 1500D. Numbers always make me panic. I loved the examples of digital blurr (heavens eh?). Cropping, I am guessing, doesn't matter hugely to most of us.

[@giacomovisone6535]

There are no words 👏👏👏

[@shonacrosthwaite4136]

Excellent Paul, really clear explanation, I’m off out to give this a go.

[@seaeagles6025]

Hi Paul, another great and useful video this was. Great examples and easy to understand with no information overload. I especially liked when you said that using a Tripod that you can have a slower shutter speed. You always have great content whether you are a new photographer or an experienced photographer there is something for every level of a photographer. Thanks Paul .😊

[@kellyhorn.photography]

helpful tips! I have trouble getting my shutter speed right, I enjoy your channel very much!!

[@PiXpilot_Shridhar]

Hi There, Im from INDIA.. I do watch your tutorials regularly., Thanks for sharing great knowledge..do you offer online courses.. I want to join classes

[@venkateshtn8118]

Thanks Paul Pl can you do a review of the Nikon Zf

[@photogenius]

I would love to review the Zf, but unfortunately I don't have access to one.

[@liamfinch4129]

Another very useful video - thanks.

[@rfn3235]

Very helpful videos, thank you

[@photogenius]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for the support.

[@michelesholar1756]

Thank you. I always learn useful and clear information watching your videos.

[@photogenius]

Glad to hear that, that is so nice. of you - thanks.

[@philo5096]

What about the T7i

[@Kenny.G63]

Great video mate, as always.

[@Nawanga2]

great tips i continue improving with your channel

[@rickymundy8663]

Nice job from down under Paul. Thank you for sharing.

[@aidarivera6113]

Way to go with these tips!!!

[@glengreenman3921]

Tony Northrup has an interesting exercise he calls "The Rule of Doubles." Basically you set your camera drive mode to continuous, and your initial settings following the reciprocal rule. Take a shot, and then double both your shutter speed and the number of shots (1 shot at 1/500, 2 shots at 1/250) as long as possible. He says he can achieve sharp hand-held images 8 stops below the reciprocal rule. For a better explanation, check out the video on his channel.

[@greenNRGinit]

Thank you Paul! Always good content and informative information to help us novice photographers to keep learning. 😉✌️😎

[@npc4188]

that also makes full frame ideal for low light because the shutter speed can be lower letting more light to the sensor, also I wonder what contributes more to sharp image ibis and no lens stabilisation or no ibis but lens is stabilised

[@pauldarville3843]

Intuitive, thanks Paul!!

[@photogenius]

My pleasure, thank you for watching

[@cameronwalker5078]

Great content Paul, thank you 😁

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ellysdewimaya6503]

Useful tutorial thank you. I wonder though for the moving object, since I am using canon dslr , will the focus set to Al servo be helpful in this case?

[@photogenius]

Yep, AI-Servo focus can definitely be a help. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@erwinkruger-haye2698]

Image stabilisation has become insanely good…Canon shooter who managed to get Fujix100vi…trying to do ICM at 1/15th….was getting almost sharp images…had to turn it off to get the effect I wanted…

[@lynsmith1096]

Another great tutorial Paul

[@michellenowacki8673]

Thank you…this is very interesting & informative.

[@patricksmith4377]

Thanks so much for this Paul :-) How would you do calculations using medium format (eg Hasselblad X1D ii and nifty 50? 50 x 0.79 = 39.5….

[@edyarb]

How do you compensate for light when increasing the shutter speed?

[@marknongkhlaw1674]

Very useful information. What about aperture? Is there some formula that takes that into consideration (most times I use auto ISO)

[@jeffwestrick8594]

Excellent video Paul. I use a Z8 and occasionally use a DX lens with it. The camera automatically recognizes the lens as a DX and changes the sensor for DX. Is it safe to say the 1.5 factor then also applies. That is what I have been doing when I use my old DX lenses.

[@Callmesi]

Great tips. I’m interested to know, what are the best bridge cameras out there for around $600?

[@ivanmp23]

Thanks for great advice as usual!!

[@FaisalAhmadNoori]

Hello. I am surprised no one on the youtube, even you haven't talked about AF Method on Canon T7 /2000d. Which are flexizone, Live mode and Quick. Please do explain these!!!

[@jillmac8859]

Paul thank you so much for this. At 70 my eyes play tricks on me sometimes when looking through viewfinder 😂. Very helpful tutorial as per usual ❤

[@6teeth318-w5k]

Good channle. I like you use " basic " cameras. Most, i think, can follow.

[@irajnaghash]

How about if subject is moving?, If we want to show reflection of clouds on the water ? How logically reach to this multiplication no?

[@anbiejinzan4666]

I have r10 canon .. which mode to be used a manual or auto mode … beginner s thanks

[@paraagshah4153]

A query: one is not using the full-frame lens on a crop sensor or M4:3 camera or even smaller bridge cameras such as 1-inch type sensor or 1/2.3" sensors. The focal length is given in full-frame equivalent and not the actual focal length. How do we calculate the minimum shutter speed for such camera lenses?

[@veivoli]

@paraagshah4153 That's why crop factor is included in the formula. It converts the focal length to full frame equivalent...

[@skoootergurl67]

I have a question that has nothing to do with THIS video per say.. I'm thinking of getting a mirrorless camera...I have a Nikon D3400 now .,will I be able to use the same lenses? That's gonna be the deciding factor

[@tombuckley2969]

Good starting guide to shutter speed and camera shake, however it was worth stressing that it is a only guide. Perhaps because I'm older, the formula doesn't work for me. I need to use at least 1/100 of a second to get a sharp image nearly all of the time with my 35mm lens on my Fuji without image stabilization, and 1/200 of a second is safer.

[@Twobarpsi]

You can photoshop everything except a blurry image! Don't be afraid to use higher iso either! Use the settings to get the correct shot.

[@Nawanga2]

16-35mm what is the minimum i am confused

[@Money1Films]

Just make your minimum shutter speed double the focal length and you'll be sweet.

[@theenchiladakid1866]

This might as well be call tip 10 tops you didn't know about that popular things the pros didn't want you to watch this before the 1% don't want you to watch it

[@sophietucker1255]

While IBIS and lens stabilization is good take the claims of the manufactures with a big grain of salt. As lenses approach 300mm and beyond the claims of 5, 6 or 7 stops is very suspect. At 600mm you are lucky to get 2 stops of vibration reduction. I always use a monopod or tripod on lenses of 400mm and higher to get maximum sharpness

[@photogenius]

Totally agree, and a monopod is an essential bit of kit. Thanks for watching.