Photography Tips: Shoot with a wide 10mm Lens

[@Ziadalabbady]

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[@fielding68]

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[@happymillerman]

Love my 10-18mm Canon lens. Gives a whole new perspective to my photography. I never leave home without it.

[@benwelles2160]

Getting down on the ground and looking upwards at some stalky flowers whilst using a wide angle lens always works well for me. Thanks for the inspiration Mike!

[@robertwalters1034]

Hi Mike, been doing photography for around 3 years now. Just come upon your tutorials and wow so hands on. I expect my photography to come on leap and bounds now!!! Thanks for taking your time out to do these.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Robert. My free stuff might be easier to fins your way around watched on my site. Everything searchable, and categorised. (link below) There's also my courses which many like you tell me have helped immensely... Thanks again - MIKE :-) www.photographycourses.biz/videos

[@vkb3181]

Another great lesson. I just got myself a Canon 10-18mm EFS lens and I was on the look out for something to get a better idea of shooting with the lens - and then I get this lesson - its my prayers answered. Lucid, clear, simple and right to the point, as usual. Thank you so much for sparing your time and making this and all the other videos and sharing it with us.

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@stevepegleg]

some of the things you was going through with me this week on our 1to1 love the way you teach thanks

[@philipmassey5951]

Excellent video as usual Mike. Love the live video examples when you are composing, really helps visualize what you are talking about. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@dileep3327]

You sir, opened my eyes in photography. We miss lot of things in our day to day life by not looking at them in different angles. But now I am hooked to your videos, I know people think i am a wierdo when i crouch on a pavement and look at it on eye level, but hey its worth it when i get the pictures. These videos are lessons learnt for life long for me.

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[@IffeOnline]

I've been taking pictures for years now and I still find myself energized by your videos even though I don't necessarily learn something new from them any more (but I definitely learned a lot when I first started out). Your way of talking about photography and taking photographs always remind me of why I got into photography in the first place. I always feel like going outside and taking more pictures after having watched a video of yours. Wish you lived in Norway so I could meet you or join a photography tour or something. I wish to travel to the UK among other countries for photography but my arthritis makes that practically impossible. Keep it up! I'm going out to the woods now to take some nature-photos while there's still snow outside! :D

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you, and bless you heart! - Melissa pp Mike

[@troyhowling2497]

Great Mike! Twas in the woods last week doing similar... Want to go back now! Always a great inspiration... And you make the simplest things interesting! Thanks

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - MIKE

[@adelinoregio8702]

Outstanding video! Your contribution as a photography teacher is invaluable. A true light rider!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - MIKE :-)

[@kungfuhaggis3489]

Thanks for that, given that autumn is fast approaching this has given me some good ideas for forest shoots with the autumn colours with my Tokina 11-16mm.

[@Wildcatjames1]

Yet another super helpful video Mike, with great shots too! Many thanks

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jamnes. Please help us spread the word by sharing it around ... MIKE :-)

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[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. You're welcome - MIKE

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[@MikeBrowne]

Kevin Clements Ha ha - happy to oblige - MIKE :-)

[@PhilEVignolaJr]

Love you passion it really shines through (pun intended) in this video. It's great that you continue to make these free and very informative videos. Keep up the great work!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Phil. Please share any vids you find helpful around because it helps me make more... MIKE

[@marlin96a]

Thanks for teaching us so well, they are really interesting tips to improve photography.

[@tanweercaa]

Beautiful, it's always an addition in knowledge in these videos, great work Mike. One question, please, I tried to find out SWEET SPOT for my 24-105 mm and 100-400 mm L series Canon lenses on 7D Mark 1, it is hard to find one good f no., is it because of lens good quality or something else?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Tanweer. All lenses perform best around f8 / f11 and if it's a zoom around mid focal lengths too, but to be honest it's only ever been noticable once when I had a cheap superzoom. At f22 it was badly noticably soft around the edges at all sizes and viewing distances. Beyond that I've never had a problem so never tried to find a sweet spot... Hope this helped... MIKE

[@MrSuperRkc]

I was pondering about, what you can do with a wide angle lens. And I ended up finding this video and a great tip. Thank Mike. :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you, glad it helped - Melissa pp Mike :)

[@idlybrain]

That last shot put me in a restless mode. I've gotta try it ASAP. Thanks a lot Mike for instilling this idea in my mind👍.

[@waynebritton5596]

Great shots Mike. So simple and so effective.

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you Wayne, glad you found this useful :) -Melissa

[@gebsrus]

Once again I can't wait to take my camera for a walk! Informative & inspirational Thanks Mike...👍

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Paul Burgess - MIKE :-)

[@robcoates4394]

Just discovered your videos. Love your teaching method and easy manner. Can't wait to get out in our forest (aka The Bush) and try out what you did here. Regards from Perth, Western Australia.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Rob. You have some great bush in WA. Not sure which end you are, but I know the south west pretty well. Spent a lot of time around Bridgetown area... MIKE :-)

[@pccchurch]

Getting low to the ground really makes for a much more interesting perspective because it's been a while since we were children where everything seems gigantic and powerful. I can't wait until fuji releases their constant F 2.8 wide angle zoom next year. Another great video as always MB!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Peaches. I do think kids have the most exciting view of the world - MIKE :-)

[@SurfingwithBen]

Thanks for the tutorial. I love to get down low to the ground for shots too.

[@JCarlos.unknown]

The eye of the photographer. Great video.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Joao - MIKE

[@GermanTechTutorials]

I'm impressed! Awesome images from such a simple location!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks GermanTechTutorials - MIKE

[@JonathanMallett]

Great videos Mike. Just curious when you say F8 do you mean in terms of the sensor on the body or in terms of 35mm format? Thanks for the great lessons!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jonathan. F8 in terms of the aperture. Middle apertures like F8 / F11 are where the lens performs best, though don't get hung up on this because the difference is minimal and it's almost impossible to tell. Also with wide lens and a long view like this depth of filed is massive - MIKE

[@jamiesomerville1897]

Fantastic video Mike, got some great ideas from it :) talking about wide angle I was wondering if you have done any shooting with a fish eye lens? ...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jamie. I have a few times, don't own one though as it's not really my thing... MIKE :-)

[@davewilliams9568]

Great video Mike and great energy. Just had the opportunity to shoot some sun light bursting through trees in a misty sunrise earlier this week in Worcestershire whilst I was away, great fun and great results! Keep up the fantastic work. All the best, Dave.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Dave. I was hoping for a bit of mist the morning I made this but it's been a bit dry round here for a while... MIKE

[@davewilliams9568]

Autumn will bring you that for sure, have fun!

[@kevinrobbau]

Thanks Mike! You've given me some things to try with my 10mm lens I hadn't even thought of! 😊

[@justininfrance]

I seem to spend an inordinate amount of time wedged into corners photographing bathrooms and toilets (don't ask) with a 10mm lens, some editing required to sort out distortion issues but there's no question a super wide can be super useful on occasions. Totally agree about f8, I rarely go any narrower. Great vid as always.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Saurat. I'm intrigued about why you shoot so many bathrooms and toilets though... Guessing it's a work thing... MIKE

[@mortenandersen6313]

Thanks for another great video. I love how you cook the soup Hen completely for every single composition.

[@ahmedbebars6844]

Hi Mike, great video as always. I was wondering why didn't you use the camera's flip screen for shooting the tree tops? Thanks.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. I prefer using the eye piece whenever possible - MIKE

[@ahmedbebars6844]

Mike Browne Thanks Mike. I'm currently working through your 7 building blocks which have proven to be hugely beneficial, I hope to join you next year on one of your amazing workshops.

[@MikeBrowne]

Ahmed Bebars Thank you. You;ll be in the perfect place to come on one if you're doing the 7 Blocks too. Not sure where in the world you are but Lanzarote is a brilliant place and not at all expensive... MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/lanzarote

[@ahmedbebars6844]

+Mike Browne I'm in Egypt, and yes, Lanzarote looks amazing. Might probably opt for that.

[@jerryh1937]

I appreciate the creativity and your excitement

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jerry, if you find any videos particularly helpful then please share, it helps me make more... - MIKE :-)

[@sgwilsonmd]

Funny, Mike. I was in the Maine woods last weekend doing the same thing in reverse. I was zooming in with my large lens on some ferns that were glowing in the dappled sun. I felt like a kid playing with it. You seemed to be having the same sensation. Enjoyed the video, as always.

[@MikeBrowne]

The kid inside us kicks in when we do what we love :) - Melissa pp Mike

[@Tarzocin]

You made these shots are really stunning. Great tutorial, very useful, thanks mike=]

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - MIKE

[@thomasmm415]

I love your videos. You are such an inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks - MIKE

[@richardrevett8242]

you never cease to amaze me Mike. another masterclass thank you Mike :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Richard Revett - Mike :-)

[@stefaniedietl7704]

wow you can always make everything look soo epic! i get inspired every time by your ideas especially if you show how the composition changes by making some videos!👍👍👍

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - MIKE

[@adventurouseater]

Stefanie Dietl ME TOO!

[@kevindickinson3600]

Subscribed- love your vids- your enthusiasm is awesome and your sense of humor is hilarious. Look forward to watching more.

[@outlaw2747]

Most of your best shots are with an 18-55mm kit lens? That is impressive. I'm pretty good with my 55-250mm. Maybe I should show more love to the kit lens.

[@MikeBrowne]

kit lens are awesome, if you maximize it's use :) - Melissa pp Mike

[@IXcerberusXI]

you have such beautiful forests there

[@AdrianBigyes]

Great content as always Mike! Hope you get verified soon. :D Kudos!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks. If you mean verified KZbin channel - I am already. Not sure why you're not seeing the checkmark - MIKE

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Oh. I see. Hmm.. You're right. I can't see it. Wondering that too.. ?_?

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i don't see a checkmark either, not that it has a detimental effect to the content quality :)

[@MegaRafamaster]

Mike, what do you think about smartphone's cameras? Can they really capture what the photographer intends to capture?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi EMP Riege, You can get some brilliant photos on a smartphone, they have their limitations of course but if it captures the image you see in your head then isn't that great? I've added a link below to a video that may help you... - MIKE :-) www.photographycourses.biz/videos/tips-and-features/techniques/phone_photography.html

[@b.o8144]

Feels like watching Bob Ross of photography and filming. Thanks for your efforts, really useful tips.

[@AntonLevshunov]

Awesome story, as usually. Thank you Mike!

[@HereWeGo38]

Inspiring and enthusiastic video , as always! Do have a question regarding the very low down shots... What are you using to view and frame the shot as clearly looking through the viewfinder isn't possible, which then begs me to ask how are you then ensuring you're focusing on what you want to focus on and that it is in fact in focus?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Andrew. I'm using the flip scren to frame the shot. If you don't have one you can always do it without looking, take your best guess, check the shot and then you'll know if you need to tilt camera up, down, left right or move a bit. I'm using the flip screen to see where the focus point is too. Though focussing is relatively unimportant in this shot. Wide lens + small aperture + subject beyond infinity point means it soesn't matter where you focus because everything will be sharp regardless. Please come take a look at my Masterclass In Photography online course which will explain and clear any confusion you have about this - and a whole lot more besides. Link below... ... MIKE 🙏😊 www.photographycourses.biz/masterclass

[@zenarobinson3851]

thank you for this very informative video! just got my wide-angle lens & haven't taken it out yet! wish i could look up or lie flat, but a dodgy back won't allow! (perhaps it's not such a good idea to lie flat in central london anyway!!) good job i've got a twisty, tilty view screen then! :-)

[@andreaszakos4952]

Again an excellent and so informative video from you!!! Thanks!!!

[@anorak211]

Andreas Zakos BBC

[@debbscustomengravings5226]

I just bought a 10-20mm lens. I can't wait to play with it.

[@MarioxJolienSpiderFreak]

11:02 where do you focus on with such photos? wanted to know because i just bought a 11-16mm

[@MikeBrowne]

Shooting at 10mm pretty much anything more than 24 inches in front of the lens will be in focus, especially with a small aperture so it doesn't matter much. I probably focused about 5 feet in front of me for this shot. Have a look at these 2 vids which will help... MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/videos/technical/getting-sharp-images/where-to-focus-Pt1

[@MarioxJolienSpiderFreak]

Mike Browne thank you, but I work in cm / m :p we dont use feet or inches in Belgium So u put the focus ring on 5feet on the lens?

[@MikeBrowne]

Mario x Jolien Yep 5 feet would be about right - MIKE

[@ShamelGataje]

nice video as always. what's the camera you're using Mike?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. It's a Fuji XT-1 - MIKE

[@2Old4Toys]

What camera was being used here? Thks

[@MikeBrowne]

Fuji XT-1 - MIKE

[@SomewhatNiceFellow]

Great little video, Mike. It was fun too. Thank you.

[@petsimk]

I've just subscribed. Very interesting and useful, and fun to watch!

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you! - Melissa pp Mike

[@jonpowell8503]

Hi Mike, in the last photo would you have done any post editing to remove the purple spot showing on the tree trunk, or would you say that bit of sun glare was acceptable?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey Jon. No, generally I quite like a bit of lens flare as it adds more mood and feeling. If it was a commercial shoot then I'd have to ask the client - or shoot one with and one without so they have a choice... MIKE

[@jonpowell8503]

thanks Mike

[@TemoDidit]

Good tips right to the point easy shooting !!

[@bernardboyle523]

Hi,I have learned lots from your short videos,thanks,looking for a bit of advice,when using my 10-20 mm lens I sometimes have arc shaped lines on pictures,any advice on this would be much appreciated.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Bernard Boyle Boyle. I'm sorry I've no idea what that might be. Maybe post one onto our Facebook page and ask Melissa to take a look for you. Link below... MIKE facebook.com/DigitalPhotographyVideos

[@moseleenang7014]

Great vid! Also taught me on finding and positioning focal points, smth Im still trying to understand! :)

[@abhilawvlogs]

Which camera you have used to take sample photos?

[@MikeBrowne]

Fuji XT-1 ABHISHEK PRASAD - MIKE

[@ofthewayministries]

I love the look of this focal length. What's the focal length of the lens? 10mm-22mm? Also, is the camera you are using a full frame or crop sensor? I have an 80D, so I believe the 10mm will be more like a 16mm, correct?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Of The Way Ministries. I was using 10mm on crop camera. Not sure what that is on FF, around 15 / 16mm I guess. Hope that helped... MIKE

[@ofthewayministries]

@@MikeBrowne Thank you, that's very helpful. Is it a 10mm prime lens?

[@7belowzero]

We like this one Mike, as we live on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire and have got some cracking images similar to yours. :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks 7belowzero - MIKE :-)

[@anorak211]

Hi Mike, there is a bit of flare on the last photo, how can that be avoided when taking a photo such as this, straight into he sun?

[@MikeBrowne]

Sometimes it can't be avoided Glyn. Though I quite like it. I won a national Fuji commercial award some years ago with an image I added lens flare to in Photoshop!!! If you just have some milky-ness and washed out colour without the ringlets, you can quickly lose it in Lightroom though - MIKE

[@andreastofa7464]

Brilliant! Your enthusiasm is infectious!!!! Enjoyed it, like I was doing it! ;)))

[@riboid]

More inspiration. Thanks Mike.

[@blackdarkghost1212]

Mike, you're such a super-talented creature.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Theroro Ned... MIKE 🙂🙏

[@trevorwright6165]

what wonderful photo mike and like you say just look around i loved them thanks from trev

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Trev.. MIKE

[@saccaemail7887]

thanks, mike! an idea just arise in me by watching this!

[@MikeBrowne]

hurray! -Melissa pp Mike

[@sandrampillay2652]

A very good presentation. Thank you for sharing.

[@FGKaye]

I've never seen anyone take video from the actual still shooting camera & add it to the illustrative video, to illustrate what the image will look like, WELL DONE !

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you for F.G. Kaye! glad you lfound his video helpful - Melissa pp Mike

[@MrGilbern3]

Hi Mike, where can I get one of those fluorescent green camera straps you are using in this video?

[@MikeBrowne]

It’s a Joby Wrist Strap MrGilbern3 .. MIKE joby.com/dslr-wrist-strap

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS_AND_RC]

great post Mike I too love my wide angle lens , and use it in abandoned buildings , people always look at you confused when they see you lying on the ground taking a photo lol

[@s.m.s.m.630]

Awesome video! Have a nice 2019!

[@christianevangelista4562]

Hi did you use full frame or crop sensor?

[@MikeBrowne]

In this case it's a crop Christian, - MIKE

[@billthornhill8408]

I love that lens for low angle shots :)

[@philgc11111]

When you shot in to the sun in the woods how do you prevent the foreground not being just a silhouette?

[@MikeBrowne]

hi Phil - try use spot metering and meter for the foreground, see you manual about " metering modes" or watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXnbhpiDmbVqnMk - Melissa pp Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Phil. To add to Melissa's reply. By careful control of exposure to ensure highlight and shadow detail is captured in the RAW. Personally I only use matrix / evaluative metering, check the histogram then adjust it to whatever's needed. What the camera says is right is only a starting point because it doesn't know what you want your image to look like... MIKE

[@realnowhereman]

Hi +Mike, Which memory card are you using for your DSLR? I just bought a Canon 80d and i can't decide which sd card i should buy. Which one do you suggest i should go for? Lexar 64gb professional 1000x uhs-ii Or any other cheaper uhs-i sd cards? Plz reply asap

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Amir, as i remember Mike is using SDHC stands for High Capacity-meaning between 2 and 32 Gigabytes. The SDXC allows an even higher capacity in the same size card-up to 2 Terabytes - Melissa pp Mike

[@realnowhereman]

Mike Browne​ and Melissa thank you for replying ☺️

[@raciallyconfused]

Thank you for all that you do.

[@skraghav22]

Hi Mike please suggest me which lens is better for my canon 80d, I need lense which has super wide as well as solve my purpose of portrait. Basically need one lense for portrait and landscape. Guide me. Thanks in advance

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Sk. I'm sorry there are 1000s of lenses out there and I only know the ones I have for my own cameras. One lens for super wide and portraits would suggest a super-zoom lens of about 18-200mm. I can only suggest you try a few in a store and see which you like best before you buy... MIKE

[@skraghav22]

Mike Browne thanks a lot

[@davidcarex161]

Thank you for the video, Mike. Is that a Fuji X-T2?

[@MikeBrowne]

You're welcome David. It's the XT-1 - MIKE :-)

[@rv3child]

Is it possible to get a similar result with the kit lens at 18mm 🤔

[@MikeBrowne]

Probably - go give it a go...

[@AhmetKhanTunckaya]

hey , you said 10mm but on what size sensor (what camera are you using with what lens) thanks 😊

[@MikeBrowne]

I'm using a Fuji XT-1 which is crop sensor. But don't get hung up on the numbers because they're not important. Use a wide angle lens in this way regardless if it's 18 on FF or 10 on crop - you'll get much the same results - MIKE :-)

[@AhmetKhanTunckaya]

+Mike Browne oh no I agree the only reason I ask is because 8mm on m4/3 isn't the same as 10mm on ff , just curious what you meant by 10mm , I also use 10mm on my canon crop sensor , thanks for the reply and the great content 😊

[@benbermas1869]

This video would make a great add-on to one of the 7 Buildiing Blocks of Photography - Light.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Ben... MIKE :-)

[@Graham1904]

Great video but a small tip, when you take the shot and display the result with the parameters allow a longer time for the parameter display on the banner so that we can read it. You have it flash on the screen and .....gone

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Graham. I used to but then some folks complained it covered the image. (I know, cant please everyone) You can always pause the vid for a couple of seconds. - MIKE

[@mikieson]

good job Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks - MIKE :-)

[@MrJimckorn]

I loved the fact that you did not use a tripod setup at the lowest it could go. You certainly did not receive any compensation from the tripod manufacturers for this video. But honestly is worth a lot to us subscribers. tnx

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha thanks Jim. ... MIKE

[@ArtieStrauss]

do you have any ticks where you live?

[@MikeBrowne]

Yes.

[@rajaram1canvas]

Awesome. I will take my tokina 11-16 out on my a6300, with every walk! Thank you for inspiring.

[@MikeBrowne]

go out and shoot! - Melissa pp Mike

[@brandonpidala]

Awesome! So inspiring

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - MIKE

[@marcelbarriel]

As always, very inspiring for me. Thank you ;-)

[@evelasq1]

You gave me an idea for a project. Cheers!

[@MikeBrowne]

cool ... MIKE :-)

[@Rasmus_Allesøe]

Hey Mike, what lens did you use? :)

[@MikeBrowne]

The 10-24mm Fuji set to 10mm rasmus nielsen But don't worry about the make, just pop your wide lens on and go for it... MIKE :-)

[@Rasmus_Allesøe]

Mike Browne thanks for the quick answer :D

[@xiaoneewoo1780]

You make everything interesting!