Photography Tips - FAQ 2

[@rxjlopez]

Mike, you make the most sensible and practical photography videos on KZbin. Fantastic content without useless content on technology that can only give marginal end results. I can't thank you enough!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you John.. MIKE :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Jan. It was great meeting you - and I love the photo of the poppies and beach hut you posted on our Facebook page a couple days ago. Look forward to seeing you again..

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. This was filmed at Avon Beach near Christchurch. The boats are near Maiden Dock along the sea wall near Lymington

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Ron. Yes you're right though it depends on the length of the lens. A shorter lend will mean more turning of the camera when compared to the the same thing with a longer lens so like everything in photography it's variable. I didn't go into it here because it's a bit advanced and unlikely to cause a problem unless shooting very close with a wide aperture. I'll say something about it in another video...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Alexander. It's a possibility though I've never shot video with a DSLR so i'd need a bit of learning up myself first. The edit is the same whatever camera is used...

[@harut82]

You're by far the most knowledgeable photography teacher on youtube! Thank you for all of your videos :)

[@alb41ful]

Thank you Mike! I learn much from your videos and you are my go to guy! You are a gifted teacher!

[@Ron_C]

Thanks for responding! I really enjoy all of your videos. You are a professional is all aspects of the word. You are like a good friend explaining all things photography, talking to us and not at us.

[@MikeBrowne]

Pleasure BrookLaa. If you mean wide aperture / shallow DOF then it can happen if you're close to the subject but it's fairly rare. The biggest issue is moving yourself and forgetting to re-focus. i'll address both issues in another video sometime.

[@helenhuston1908]

Thank-you Thank-you Thank-you, finally somebody explaining auto focus points easily, and I stumbled upon this Video. Love your work Mike Browne

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you Helen, please do share so we can make more - Melissa pp Mike :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you harut82. Please help us spread the word about our films by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing them and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc

[@anthonyhazlewood5788]

Well explained Mike, you make it easy to understand these things - I love the FAQ's...

[@Kevinhatcher]

Hey Mike, I have been taking photographs for a while now, and I have been watching your youtube videos for the last few months, and there fantastic! They help me remember things I had forgotten or just taught me a few new things!! Keep up the great work!

[@Cumbriahandyman]

Short and to the point - love them.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Debra. I've written two eBooks / eCourses, one about starting photography and the other is an in depth about wedding photography. both are available on the website..

[@mumito1996]

Mike, your explanations are so interesting and illustrative. Thank you once again for your work.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Kevin. Please help us spread the word by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing on Facebook etc

[@clairewilliams9416]

Love your videos they are informative while never becoming boring. I have improved so much since I started watching them. I'm glad you got your Haribo!

[@TheNbajaj]

Superb recap for a learner like me. Thanks Mike!

[@denisesavage2382]

Love the entertainment bits Mike!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Denise - MIKE :-)

[@Oggiwara1]

Thanks a lot for the video and your straight and down to earth way to explain things! :-) It's such a relief to watch your no nonsense, easy to understand videos.

[@magicfairysprinkles]

Great explanations, having been with Mike this week on a workshop I can recommend them to anyone who wants to improve or understand a little more about producing great shots. Mike really does take the time to explain well. The day went so fast too as we were all having a great time. Thanks Mike! (Jan)

[@ghalibkhan80]

mike you are the best teacher on youtube.

[@alcylon]

I have learned and understood more about photography than anywhere by watching your videos. It's the best I've seen on KZbin This is probably the way you teach. It is understandable to non-technical geeks like me. :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you alcylon it's great to know people like what i'm doing. Please help us spread the word and grow the community by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing our videos and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you YOYO30STM. This channel has been a round a while but it's only this year I've been working to built it and the community. Please help us spread the word about our films by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing them and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Mike. I can't be specific because I don't know the cameras you mention. Technology has moved on massively and I can't help notice how my phone can cope with strong contrast backlight better than my DSLR (in jpeg mode). BUT as i said in the video you don't have as much the creative depth of field and perspective control on a bridge / compact.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Claire - so am I. There's not many sweets I like but Tangfastic .. Please help us spread the word about our films by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing them and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc

[@joennick1]

This guy is great! Informative, easy to understand and enthusiastic. I have my sights set on a MFT camera to get a way from my basic P&S. However, I need an iMac or something to store and process digital images. I don't think my 16GB ipad will suffice! More expense! Keep up the good work Mike. When funds permit, I will be getting your photography course for beginners.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you joe nick - yes you're going to need a computer and I suggest you get an external back up drive too so you won't be in danger of losing your images..

[@Mainsworth1730]

As always, another fantastic tutorial! Thanks Mike

[@debramarvin]

Tangfastic videos, love your style of teaching and use of analogies! Write a book!!!

[@pmgoodyear]

Like always thanks for the video! Wish I didn't live across the "pond" because I would love to go to one of your seminars. Thanks again, Paul

[@MikeBrowne]

I can't say because it varies according to distance to subject, if you're bouncing flash or diffusing it, size of the room etc. The flash output has to vary according to all these things as you work or the images will be over or under exposed. I suggest you put the flash on TTL and use a program mode so the camera and flash will speak to each other and work it out for you. Here's a couple of vids which should help you /watch?v=ossUnYKs7ME and /watch?v=0giGj3nbCxU

[@vincentrajib]

Thanks Mike all your videos r very helpful for beginners like me u r like a mentor of mine

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks rajib gomes good to know i'm helping. Please help me make more complimentary videos by sharing them on forums, Facebook etc..

[@GabrielKnightz]

You are awesome :) I learned anything and everything about photography from you, and am proud and happier for it. If i ever see you anywhere i'm giving you a hug :)

[@kama475]

mike, thanks so much for all your informative, well executed channel. Since starting to watch your catalogue a few weeks ago I've picked up a camera, and a tripod with the intention of 'giving it a lash' as you'd say! if you're ever in Australia or intend on running a course down here please let us all know! Thanks again to You, Jane and Lorna! keep it coming!

[@wasaadeh]

hahaha, loved the ending. keep up the good work man, you are by far the best online.

[@sisoandroido]

You rock, Mike! Very informative and entertaining video again :) I learned a lot again.

[@TheGentGaming]

Hi Mike, thanks for addressing my question about crop factors - the reason I asked was I make big prints of my work, so the best quality is important to me. Just one point about moving the camera Vs changing the AF point - when you move the camera and you're using a fast aperture, there is a danger of moving the focus, resulting in an out-of-focus shot - something I unfortunately learned when taking a pretty much one-time only portrait of my partner :(

[@MomsOpinion]

Being somewhat a beginner at photography, I find this very helpful. Thank you.

[@Ron_C]

I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos and I too have learned a lot of great info. I have read or seen that by focusing and then recomposing the focal plane is not the same since the focal plane is parallel with the camera lens. sort of like; focusing on a painting and then turning the painting at 45 degrees and then taking the shot...(the plane of focus will be different)? Still, I recompose anyway.

[@MikeBrowne]

No worries..

[@RaudiA4]

Very top gear with the questions coming up "what if I get chased through a shopping centre by baddies?" Anyone with me? Another corker of a video Mike! Love it. Where in the country was this filmed? Love that river with the boats on it.

[@MikeBrowne]

You're ever so welcome, my pleasure:-)

[@JanWS]

Excellent stuff.. Well done Mike.

[@terenas1986]

Actually Mike, your focusing technique is better than moving the focus dot. Most cameras have only the center dot as a cross-type, and others are a lot slower and less accurate, so your recomposing technique wins the day. :)

[@LapisLazuli458]

tks another great show...you mrs helpme a lot... big hug from Brazil

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you GabrielKnightz - I'll hold you to that :-)

[@gazbrooks]

Also the centre focus point is the most accurate. Fab videos. If you're ever in North Wales, give me a shout :)

[@Xeo989]

Amazing vid !!! Never get bored with sr Mike !!!

[@peacef77]

Thank you Mike, love it!

[@agb1965]

You're the best teacher!

[@Rickyleestjohn]

Hey Mike, GREAT VIDEO!! You said something here that interest me. You spoke about AV mode and P mode, saying that program mode you may use for a wedding. I have agreed to photography a friends wedding for free in November, should I be using P-mode or AV mode? Since watching your videos in the past couple of weeks, I started using AV mode, and really love it, it really does allow me to focus more in being creative, rather than messing with so many controls. Mike, I realize this is a lot to ask, however could you do a short video on shooting a real wedding? So that you can demonstrate all the different lighting and techniques that may be used and needed. Thank you!!

[@MikeBrowne]

hi thank you for watching Mikes Vids +Rick Saint John , Mike and I go for AV mode most of the time when we shoot weddings, since time is constraint and things happens fast,- about the video so timely Mike and I were contemplating about this ( shooting a real wedding either in Asia or in UK ) this will be for both short free videos and more in depth course, alot of planning to do since not all real couples are willing to be documented in addition to their own suppliers, but this is something to look forward in the future.stay fab and goodluck on the wedding!!- MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@MikeBrowne]

Keep you eyes peeled - there's one coming soon :-)

[@Drmikekuna]

Hello Mike. I just discovered your channel and I'm really enjoying it. In this FAQ episode you mentioned that a new compact will best a DSLR from 5 years ago. Can you be a bit more specific? Has sensor technology gotten so good that a newer compact (like a G15 with a 1/1.7 sized sensor) will perform better than my ancient 2003 Canon 300D which has an APS-C sized sensor? Low light performance better, etc? Just interested in an expert's opinion.

[@MikeBrowne]

I'm sure they're OK provided you don't want to make big prints - sorry I'm not an expert on all the different cameras and types of camera because I haven't used many of them. have a look on some forums and see what people who own these cameras are saying about them.

[@garzy55]

Another great video, thanks.

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Great stuff Mike!

[@MikeBrowne]

Mudeford, why not join us on one of our workshops?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Paul. I'm setting up some workshops in other countries with the help of lovely people like you. I have people in LA, Florida and Canada who will be working with me to get some set up hopefully for next year. If you'd like to find out more or help me set up another please email me from my site.

[@cliffephoto]

knom knom knom :D Great vid as always thanks Mike and the team

[@TheNo85307]

Hello, Mike. I love your videos. Helped me a lot. Can I have a question, please? Are you planning any analog series? I think it could be great :) Thank you so much for your answer. Jakub

[@geojor]

informative, thanks...

[@skylaseb]

great video! i like the way you are doing your Videos!!! Go on that way!

[@RobB_VK6ES]

The smaller tripod is is a BenBo mk1 I believe (made in England) . Not to be confused with BenRo which are made in China. Not dissing the Benro, they make some nice stuff too.

[@DJ.DBD1]

I have loved learning from your video's, Please please do one on shooting video's with Nikon s , I have the D3100 . Thanks !!!!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

UK South coast :-)

[@Morciki]

Can you make a video about common photography words and what they mean ( like fov, aperture, shutter, etc.)

[@MikeBrowne]

Now there's a thought ;-)

[@iaingeoghan2548]

Look out Numpty, i have shot D90, D750 (he died after Europe) and now D810. I shoot in the dark so much mate. I am almost always shooting manually, with no flash. there are loads of times where even the EC will muck up the shutter speed in extremely, odd, lowlight. ugh, i hate talking talking about his s***. fun video. dull rainy day. trying to figure what to do. shoot like Gary Winogrand and Peter Lindbergh and pump out the flash gun and shoot like Bruce Gilden:)

[@TheUltimateBlooper]

I was just wondering, Mike, which city are you from? Those landscapes and the beach are awesome, I'd love to visit it and go shutter-happy some day :)

[@darthwisner47]

Hi Mike, I have a Panasonic Lumix GF5. I was wondering what you thought of the micro 4/3 cameras? Thanks.

[@peacef77]

thank you so much for your help, i'll try it :)

[@iaingeoghan2548]

shooting street photography you better know how to use that toggle switch really well, so that focus dot is able to MOVE FAST!!

[@MikeBrowne]

Pleasure

[@LindaTCornwall]

Mike any chance you could do a video on two or more people in a photo with a soft background?

[@MikeBrowne]

I'll put it on the list Linda T - can't promise when but it's a good idea for a video...

[@LindaTCornwall]

That would be brilliant, I always have problems when doing photo's of mum's or dads with their babies or a couple etc... I never seem to be able to get both people with sharp eyes, thank you for adding it to the list.

[@MikeBrowne]

Linda T Here's a couple of vids which will help - Depth Of Field Explained Part 1 - short lens and Depth Of Field Exercise

[@LindaTCornwall]

I've watched all of these several times and understand all that but I just can't seem to get the eyes on two people sharp at the same time as well has having the soft focus in the background lol.. If it's one person I don't have a problem.

[@MikeBrowne]

If one person is behind the other you will have to increase your depth of field until it's big enough to encompass both of them Linda T - and that will begin to sharpen the background as well. If they're side by side you should be OK..

[@TheyCallMeJesse]

Mike is like da Buddha of photography!

[@shadow100101]

Thank you!

the ending!! hahahahaha. i love your videos!!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you haha

[@jjccllgg]

I am lazy too. Yes, and your tripod has been to war !! VINTAGE! Once, I used an arca swiss head. Very expensive, EXCELLENT, but not necessary, unless you have extra money to spare! Leave the tripod as an inheritance for your sons!

[@peacef77]

Dear Mike, I have a question for you and I hope you'll answer my question. I have a big, dark, and curly hair; i love it. When i take my picture, my hair looks different in photos. It looses the curls and just looks smashed and not puffy as I have it in real life; i don't like that. How can i solve this problem? Thanks again for taking time to read this. xo

[@berto1999]

Recompose the picture, with some objectives, it is almost useless, example: with macro lenses or long focal length lenses like 300mm or 400mm. If you move a macro lens, if you go forward a millimeter or two, it's like if you go forward one meter(the subject will be easily out of focus). Who buys a camera, must take this into account. Fortunately Nikon cameras have a lot of points AF system, like the Nikon D610, D5200 and D5300(39-point AF system), Nikon D800, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4 and Nikon D7100(51-point AF system).

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Kameron Ahmad. I do visit Aus now and then and am starting to set up workshops in other countries with the help of people like you. If you're interested please email me through our website and i'll get back to you.

[@MuztabaAhmed]

Mike please make a video on Panorama. I am sure i can't get the hang of it if you don't make a video about it. Please

[@TheUltimateBlooper]

HAH, the ending was hilarious!

[@rapidachris]

Thank you

[@MikeBrowne]

Hmm. I'm only guessing but if you have dark hair then it's probably more about light than anything else. have a go at Backlighting - /watch?v=O6GXRdAR1GM

[@DrOksalev]

I like your videos because they are just like a bikini... they are not too big yet they cover the strategic points. And with great views!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks IV - love that analogy... MIKE :-)

[@Steeeeeeve]

Grr, women and their Tangfastics! Great videos, thank you.

[@FronbondiSkegs]

Love those legs ... on the Manfroto tripod :) I've never seen them before.

[@MikeBrowne]

😆 Ha - and there's me thinking it was mine you meant..... MIKE 🙂🙏

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. I had a great joint workshop with an artist almost set up in Snowdonia but they pulled out at the last minute. If you're interested in helping me set up another please take a look at this video and maybe get in touch through the website. There's a link in the video. /watch?v=5vv-C_Ej8VU

[@RedheadCobweb]

Epic!

[@TheEleggua08]

hey mike have taken photo in a light box?

[@kama475]

*sorry about grammar and typos, i'm on a mobile and the layout only lets me see one line at a time!

[@JB_inks]

I'd still take a 5 year old DSLR than a recent compact.

[@MikeBrowne]

Already have Morciki - /watch?v=Xr6jlb0rkp4

[@TheUltimateBlooper]

Because Birmingham is not so close :)

[@RaViNgJoNeS]

Where do you live ( country )

[@MikeBrowne]

:-)