Pro Macro Photographer VS Beginner Macro Photographer

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==MY PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT==
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: amzn.to/43V5T6b
Olympus 60mm F2.8 Lens: amzn.to/45EbtLN
Godox V350o Flash: amzn.to/3NIZh5x
Raynox DCR-250: amzn.to/43GUHKd
Camera Bag: amzn.to/3qPKEUO
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==MY VIDEO EQUIPMENT==
Canon EOS R: amzn.to/3WJ4BIM
Canon 80d: amzn.to/45EnAIL
Canon 16-35mm F/2.8 II: amzn.to/42h3wcA
Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8: amzn.to/3ORYekK
RodeLink Filmmaker Kit: amzn.to/45EL3JQ
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Godox SL-60W: amzn.to/3MMAn37
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#photography #macrophotography #insectphotography

[@MorningDriftwood]

I prefer the look of the OM photos mainly due to how the light looks. Maybe, show a compilation of each's photos next time at the end. Can't also judge from a single event.

[@ozymet]

Hello Sam, nice to see you :) I love that Jamie's fly photo (3:54) also this water drop on the insect looks fantastic (6:45). I like this portrait of spider too (8:53). The winner photo for me is that spider eating fly - that looks stunning (15:05). Thank you guys for another interesting video and pictures. I love this channel and vibe here.

[@JamieSpensley]

Thanks! I'd have to agree too. The spider eating looks awesome!

[@stevenjames7082]

Hey man , I'm really enjoying your videos , as I'm based in Devon England your videos are so much more relatable in terms of conditions etc.

[@JamieSpensley]

It's quite nice for macro photography down south. I've found a few interesting subjects down Cornwall. I'm glad you're enjoying the content :)

[@zight99user]

You should compare photos at the end

[@JamieSpensley]

If I make another one of these, I'll make sure to add that in

[@fupston824]

Interesting experiment, and entertaining to watch! From the video it does seem like the more expensive (and more technically advanced) camera equipment can provide a big leg-up to a new photographer. But clearly you need to have the extra cash for it! (And did Sam do his own postprocessing too?) I'll bet the benefit of your skill and experience would have shown up much more if Sam had tried to use the older, cheaper equipment. The technical capability of the equipment does matter, but experience helps you get the best from that equipment.

[@motivatedoutdoors]

Interesting video. I believe a good point to make here is that no matter the gear or experience, focus on quality over quantity. Slow down and take your time. Going home with one brilliant photo, is much more satisfying than going home with 100 mediocre photos.

[@JamieSpensley]

Definitely!

[@gr33kb0i]

Hello Sam, amazing content! I really enjoyed the stacking video, that was so helpful. Are you planning on one covering Olympus settings and modes you use? Just made the switch from canon to Olympus and feel a bit confused setting it all up.

[@JamieSpensley]

Thanks! I've got a video coming out soon actually on my olympus settings

[@gr33kb0i]

@@JamieSpensley thank you Sam! They should make you an ambassador. Thanks to you I ended up purchasing the OM-1 with the 90mm on Friday. I’m having issues figuring things out after switching from a canon dslr. Not sure if it’s just user error or one of the two is defective. Looking forward to the settings video and what ever else you have planned. Keep Ip the amazing work.

[@fupston824]

"...but flies are known for flying. Hence the name." (3:27) 😂

[@JamieSpensley]

😂

[@photochop9657]

24 hours ,365 days ,nature never stops ,the bugs are there every day ,you will learn how and when to find them .

[@davidf6326]

Might be more helpful if you were to provide some hints and tips

[@JamieSpensley]

True. But most 'cool' subjects go away around this time in the UK 😥

[@mintysingularity]

good job, both! Jamie, I knew you'd win because he can't hold the camera still.

[@JamieSpensley]

Thanks! It took me a long time to get those steady macro hands 😂

[@sintijainnature]

Yeah, bug season is slowly ending 🥲 Hope to see some great fungi in one of the next videos! :)

[@JamieSpensley]

It should be exciting to do something different while I wait for next bug season