Top 5 Camera Controls To Master - Mike Browne

[@Ph45m0ph0b1c]

So glad you still manage to come up with fresh new content 11 years after the first upload! Taught me everything I know and heres to the next 11 years and beyond! Many thanks for all your enthusiasm and drive Mike, you have changed the lives of 100's if not 1000's of us. Eternally grateful, Your Loyal Students :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you for your kind words and for sticking around Lee... MIKE :-)

[@mrki412]

Same here, from all YT videos and channels I simply love honesty in Mikes videos and that he started from small bits and pieces. I learned everything from you Mike!

[@Crutch456]

I have to tell you, I really started to take my photography seriously once I found your videos way back when. You helped me a great deal, like someone who is right beside me talking to me, not judging etc. Thanks for keeping it real, many others on the internet could learn from your kind, gracious approach. Thank you!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Crutch456... MIKE

[@CraigSperringPhotography]

"But first I want to show you my camera being a complete and utter c*ck" Absolute LEGEND! lol

[@MikeBrowne]

:-)

[@MrTurnturtle]

Thanks Mike ." Most important of photography is YOU" What an encouragement to keep learning.

[@MikeBrowne]

My pleasure! ... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@tobyjugg6202]

How refreshing !!! Your enthusiasm for getting the basics sorted is wonderful.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Toby.. MIKE

[@brianbrooking496]

Mr Browne, you keep dropping sprinkles of gold dust, and I keep picking them up! Your ability to talk fluently about technical matters is second to none. Another masterpiece to assist many people like myself. I admire your teaching style which is clearly true to yourself, enjoy the simplistic way in which you describe these technical matters. As well as learning about photography you have me searching my camera trying to figure out where certain things are (continuous focus v whatever else there is) loved the example at the end of shooting with 200 and the creative effect it had on the image. Again, thank you so much

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏 Thank you Brian. Delighted to have helped. Please share the vid around and help me make more like it... Stay well buddy... MIKE 🙂

[@MrWozzafive]

Mike you are one in a million. Best photography teacher I know.

[@alunrees3056]

I’ve watched this video a few times now and have recommended to many people. I find it to be the most useful resource to understanding the what light meter actually is telling me and how to select the appropriate exposure settings for the scene and what I want to capture. Plus I like hearing Mike calling his camera names. Thanks Mike!

[@kellyturnerphotography]

I love the way you speak, and how you explain things. You make it all make sense and therefore easier to remember. :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Kelly... MIKE

[@fixitrod4969]

I'm more impressed with how well you've kept the weight off! Kudos!

[@innercityunit2112]

Once again, a great video tutorial and always a pleasure to watch, for photographers of all abilities...A really direct and concise way of getting the important information across, without being 'preachy' or condescending...it's super easy to watch and get engaged with and one will always pick things up much more quickly as a result...and I think a really important point of this video, when the basics are mastered and you are comfortable with and can control your camera (and the points you mention and to master are obviously the foundation on which to launch forwards and build on as a photographer), is the super-important part of 'you', the individual, in the development and progression of your photography...I see so many people obsessed with the latest kit, accessories, software etc etc, as if this was the golden key to the magic door of photography.."get the latest camera, get the latest gizmo, get the latest upgrade and all will be great."...of course you need the latest upgrades to software like Lightroom and Photoshop etc, if you have it, but don't become gear obsessed and think the really great camera you had a couple of years ago and loved is all of a sudden obsolete and no good, because a sparkly brand new one has just been released, unless you have really deep pockets. Only yesterday I was looking at various KZbin videos on the new Canon 90D release and was stunned by some of the comments... In my opinion, learn the absolute essential basics as Mike says, get some decent kit (and it doesn't have to cost a fortune), a decent entry level DSLR, 18-135mm kit lens (or an 18-55), 64MB memory card, tripod, shutter release cable, camera bag and a few other accessories, will get you started!..get out, learn the basics and take photos and practice! If you are a beginner in photography, follow the basics Mike has laid out here, track down some stuff on basic composition, framing and the importance of light, again, no doubt Mike will have these in his videos and courses, and you will have a nice platform to launch your photography adventure...enjoy and take photos!...practice, practice, practice!!! Nice job Mike...……………….and thankfully, no mind-numbingly inane music in Mike's videos! Mmmm, Mike's videos concise and to the point and my KZbin comments not..ah well...lol

[@MrCochise71]

You're such a superb teacher. Wonderful video. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Cochise. You too... MIKE

[@AmitChivilkar]

Great Video! Your videos are always helpful to me as beginner photographer. Thanks Mike!

[@herminigildojakosalem8664]

I like this video, of course. Take Mike's "tips" to heart and you're on your way into your "photography" journey. Again, thank you Mr. Browne.

[@jefffiles9209]

Ahh Mike, this video should be issued with every camera sold! Direct, to the point and easy to understand, trade mark of your videos. A must watch for those stuck to auto, ps love the bike. Cheers to you & the team.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Jeff... MIKE :-)

[@docholliday1811]

You are awesome Mike, I learn so much from you! Thank you!!

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

Seriously best teacher ever

[@MikeBrowne]

🐍 , Thank you!

[@DeckerFI]

1:16 that is a very nice example of auto exposure. Makes it clear for anyone.

[@tomharpur9516]

Excellent content Mike I always love your videos.

[@SteveLaMotteoc]

Thank you Mike! I have been with you a long time and you never let us down...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Steve... MIKE

[@ArturdeSousaRocha]

10:28 - I'll be damned if it is not the best flower photo I've ever seen. Definitely not the usual composition. This is why it's worth to watch Mike's tutorials even if you've been photographing for years and know all the stuff he talks about.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Artur... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@Bartek_Hurko]

Best teacher on yt!!!! Thanks a lot mr Mike!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Bartłomiej... MIKE

[@gertkamphuis3231]

So glad that you come whit a new video, i m miss you op KZbin whit new video's . This video is formidabel. I looking for newer works of you, thank you very mutch , your a great teacher . Your fan from Holland

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Gert. Haven't done as many over the last year because time's been spent on other projects. Each of these takes up around 20 hours to complete or I'd do more... MIKE :-)

[@gertkamphuis3231]

@@MikeBrowne Thank you Mister Browne for your responding.

[@gwine9087]

Mike, thank you, again. I find you videos speak to me more than any other bloggers'. Your down to earth approach is the best of all.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you GWINE... MIKE

[@marcomarco9891]

You are just an amazing teacher! Thanks for all your wonderful videos

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Marco.

[@philipkeys3638]

Brilliant video mike I never get bored of your tutorials there the best. ❤️

[@nick.caffrey]

Your videos are always of value, Mike!

[@tizintishka]

Man I've always loved your photography tuturials. You are brilliant. I learnt and still learning so much from you. Thank you so much.

[@bennymaguire5331]

Hi Mike. I just discovered your videos recently and find them so valuable. Your way of explaining these topics is so accessable. Thanks

[@MikeBrowne]

Good to hear Benny

[@jimgraves4197]

Investing in the Ultimate Beginners course was one of the best decisions I made on my photography journey. Cheers Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Jim. Delighted you enjoyed and got so much out of my UBC course. Take care buddy... MIKE :-)

[@oc2phish07]

Learned a lot in this one short video, Mike. Excellent.And your final, bonus number 6 was one of the best demonstrations of how the zoom and distance from the subject made those changes that I can ever recall seeing.

[@jacksonmacd]

I was just about to write exactly the same comment. Could not agree more...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @oc2phish07. Glad it was helpful...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @Jack MacDonald

[@earavichandran]

Excellent guide video. I said icing on the cake. You have already done lots of video related this. This one is like abstract of a research paper, telling important controls of the camera and how to use it effectively. Thanks for your great effort in making this video and allign the concepts in particular order.

[@martinconrad9260]

I really appreciate how you focus (pun intended) on the person behind the camera as the creator, and the camera as the tool.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Martin. It was ever thus. Did Leonado Da Vincis brushes paint the Mona Lisa? Does the Steinway Grand Piano rate a standing ovation or the person playing it. Photography's no different regardless of the internet rumours and marketing hype.. MIKE :-)

[@martinconrad9260]

@@MikeBrowne I tell my students the SAME THING!

[@danielsahagun4367]

Mr. Browne: I don’t quite know the words to say my thanks and gratefulness, your lesson is just amazing. This was a pleasure to watch your video and I got to much information to use. Thanks again Sir

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks for the kind comments Daniel

[@slowlyrusting4044]

Take as little or as much info as you like. As always, great information presented in simple to understand language !!! I have enjoyed, and learned so much over the years from you, and your no BS style of teaching. Much appreciated...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Frank... MIKE

[@janm4949]

I wish I had found your channel years ago. You explain everything so well. Thank you.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jan, there's always time to learn more in life!

[@seanmcnally7333]

well done Mike all explained in straight forward easy to understand way, learnt a great deal from you many thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeBrowne]

🙂🙏 Thanks Sean. Please sahre it around and help me make more and keep the business going in these difficult times.... Stay well buddy... MIKE

[@KayGill]

Excellent video as always Mike. What a talent you have for making the ‘potentially confusing’ simple and understandable. Keep up the great work!

[@MikeBrowne]

Nice to hear from you Kay! Hope all is well with you

[@TimothyHamm]

Hi Mike. Brings me back to my day on your training course. Amazing day

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Timothy. .. I love the beginners days because it's so great to see little light bulbs coming on for everyone as they get new ideas and principles... MIKE :-)

[@PhilT993]

Excellent instruction, Mike!!

[@ofthewayministries]

As always, another brilliant video. Your building blocks of photography course proves invaluable; the information and practices definitely stick with you. In a world of such fast-paced photography, it's so refreshing to watch how you encourage a slower process of thoughtful photography. Thank you.

[@MikeBrowne]

Well said and thank you 🤟🏻

[@KiranDevraaj]

Even now you don't hesitate to teach basis to beginners. I have learnt so much from you Mike. Thanks a lot.

[@PostColorGear]

I love what you said Mike at the 7:01 or so mark. What's the point of following the light meter if you're just going to expose for middle grey. Might as well be in auto instead of adjusting the knobs yourself. Also, in all the years that I've been watching you, I don't think I've ever seen you in a tee-shirt! 😀Anyway, glad to see you're still making amazing content.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @ The Post Color Blog. Yep T shirt was a 1st... MIKE :-)

[@MsPernickety]

Yet another Master Class.

[@henrydesrosiers3583]

EXCELLENT DEMONSTRATION!

[@tonytarquinio6439]

Bravo Maestro!! Ottimo lavoro signore. I really appreciate your coverage on Histograms. For some reason I just do not get along with them very well. This truly has been a shot in the arm for me. Also, on a personal note, good job in slimming down. It will certainly add to your longevity. Once again, many thanks for another excellent presentation. Cheers mate. Tony :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Tony... MIKE

[@cmodlin837]

I think the first video I saw of you was the rule of thirds and I still remember it and follow it today! 9 yrs later. Good vid Mike. Your location was actually something I was thinking of asking you to do one day, some nice port photography ;-)

[@silviuvarzaru9664]

Cool stuff as always. You make things look so simple and in fact they really are simple. There is no bad camera, it's always bad setting.

[@jeffersononetwo]

Great teaching, Mike! Most valuable indeed - always informative and enjoyable - thanks!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Jeff. Happy to help. Please share it around. It'll help me make more like it... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@jeffersononetwo]

@@MikeBrowne Absolutely - thank you again!

[@Rafaga777]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial. Useful and inspirational as always. Much appreciated...

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏

[@PhotographsFromGraeme]

As always brilliant video and very helpful

[@sidknee4975]

Love you work Mike.

[@tectorama]

Great to see an updated video in a lovely location. It reminds me of our holiday last year. Doing mostly wildlife photography, I don't have much choice but to use manual mode. Birds don't always sit on a branch with the light on them. Or if they do, there can be a bright sky behind them. Then the next shot will be on a dark bush in a shadow. It's knowing how to cope with different conditions, quickly. Mastering the exposure triangle is a must, it comes with practice. Exposure compensation can be handy, just remember to reset it afterwards.. I've been caught out a couple of times by forgetting to do that..... Great video Mike......Alan............ PS, nice bike

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank Alan. Hope you're keeping well... MIKE

[@tectorama]

@@MikeBrowne Yes fine here thanks. We had a break in Lincolnshire this year.

[@simon01ize]

Great advice as always Mike!

[@lancepearce8860]

If I need to know how to do something, I always look for your videos because it explains it so well.

[@dougmckillop9352]

Love your clear reminders of the basics. Those beyond beginner stage know all this but it is so easy to forget to apply the points you make every time shooting!

[@eguitarstar]

Mike, this is one of the most useful video any photographer could watch. It covers the fundamentals very well and useful for people of all levels.

[@popchart]

This is such a good video - I understood these topics much easier from this video. Definitely the best trainer I have found. Thank you.

[@MikeBrowne]

That's great to hear Chris - have you seen my Masterclass course? Sounds like it could be right up your street www.photographycourses.biz/courses/photography-masterclass

[@romanfuchs5582]

Following your channel for years now and again a superb lesson. Thanks for your enthusiasm. Greetings from Austria.

[@garydaniels7462]

Thanks!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Gary, I appreciate the support 🙏

[@daviddyer2607]

The UBC is one of the best courses I have ever taken. i cannot recommend it highly enough.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you David. Delighted you got value from it.. MIKE :-)

[@allanthompson9695]

Clear Precise and Interesting top 5 / 6. Makes a nice change from the usual top 3 most people talk about. Cheers Mike.

[@PN-80]

Brilliant video as usual.

[@janerikedvartsen]

Excellent video and Mike rides into the shot like a total boss.

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha ha, Thanks Jan Erik Edvartsen. Don't think anyone's called me a "total boss" before. Much apprieciated... MIKE :-)

[@johntheloft]

Very good teacher - enjoyed that video

[@gwtaylor70]

Awesome vid Mike. Looking forward to more!

[@danielhamilton2157]

Excellent teacher Mike, thank you.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Daniel ... MIKE 🙂🙏

[@Stuee6899]

Fantastic as always and filmed in one of my favourite places!

[@CubDriver451]

Mike, I've been enjoying your videos for a couple of years now, and always look forward to seeing new content from you. You have helped me go from snapshots to artistic creations. Thank you and keep it up. I'm sure there are many more that can benefit from your help.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you CubDriver451, delighted to have helped... MIKE :-)

[@sterkoder]

Always something to learn from you, in fact (without you knowing it), you have been my mentor and inspirator since I first discovered your videos. I learned a lot from you! Remember the first one I saw, it was pt. 1 of the Street photography videos, and since then, I've seen them all several times. Never get boring, so keep on making these kind of videos. Love'em!!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you sterkoder... MIKE

[@stephenstevenson1900]

Brilliant video Mike. Very nice explanation of the various controls used. Nice to see Jill getting some props for her fine video work. Cheers.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Stephen

[@gedionequbay1372]

such a summarized amazing lesson. Thanks I think I do get it.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Gedion 🙏. If you learn and master these techniques and controls - you can take on pretty much anything. I can help you do that in my Ultimate Beginners Course. Please take a look at the link below... MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/ubc

[@Rafaga777]

Great and very useful tutorial. Perfect for a newbie like me. Thanks a lot for the video.

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏 Thank you alborada777. Please share it around and help me make more like it. And if you'd like to learn exactly how to master the top 5 controls, please take a look at my online Beginners Course. You can even try a free sample. Link below my friend... MIKE bit.ly/U_B_C

[@laverdafan]

G'Day Mr Browne, nice vid mush. After taking about 250 pics in fully auto mode, am starting to find it's limits. Your demonstration of the effects of manual control has given me the confidence to move forward. Glad to see you are still riding Trumpets after all these years! Take care, Pork

[@MikeBrowne]

G'day Porks... Cheers mate. Love the Hinkly triples. Got a scruffy 1999 Legend as well, had it from new and got over 110,000 miles on it now. Bloody brilliant bike. Speaking of triples, what happened to the Jota Low Rider?... MIKE

[@laverdafan]

@@MikeBrowne Three cylinders is the perfect amount, and they sound nice! Sold the Jota to Hinch before coming to Aus, still have the chickenfield and the Maico/ Suzuki. Just had the cylinder bored. Need to give it a thrash!!

[@PeterArnold1969]

Even though I don't use a DSLR camera anymore as it's much easier for me to just carry around my smartphone, I still really enjoyed watching this video. All the things that I learnt from books back in the day were reinforced in your video. You also have such a relaxing way of explaining things. Keep up the good work, Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you for the kind words peter - Melissa pp Mike

[@mykromacro4599]

Good to be reminded that those old classic photographs that we still admire today were taken with very basic cameras 'lacking' most of the controls today's cameras have. Less is more - its not the gear but what you can do with it.

[@carlreid4161]

Great video Mike delivered at the right level for beginner photographers like myself. Thanks.

[@didimiorios3781]

Great tutorial Mike, thank you. Greetings from Puerto Rico!

[@EricTherrien]

Mike I did see all you KZbin videos and then you behave on the web all around and I believe that I need to say, thanks to you. I am French Canadian and you are also one of my English teachers. Merci

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you Eric for being with us ! - Melissa pp Mike

[@kenwoodhall4885]

Nice one Mike courses are brill!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Ken. Glad you like them!... MIKE🙏😊

[@Topsyrm]

Have to say Mike, nothing in this video was news to me but I wish there was someone like you 40+ years ago when I was learning it would have been so much easier. Well presented easy to follow good advice. Great tutorial.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you TopSyrm.. MIKE

[@v2kanv]

Another great video Mike, thankyou so much.

[@vernonalvares8440]

Mike.. so clear & crisp with ur explanations... will make ur top 5 .. my top 5 !!!!! Super...Cheers, Vernon Alvares from Mumbai India

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks! 😃

[@mikehenfron]

Yet another great informative video, all the important areas covered in less than 20 minutes. Thank you Mike

[@chriscarroll5780]

As always brilliant ,

[@joramythral]

Your video was so informative, thank you much. Looks like I have a lot of catching up with your older videos.

[@speel1959]

Always appreciative of your tutorials and your knowledge Mike, many thanks as always for sharing them both with us.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Stephen... MIKE

[@IndyPindy]

Incredibly helpfull as always Mike. Thanks so much.

[@MrBooojangles]

Another great video full of information. Plus you were at my favourite place to visit when I'm on holiday in Dorset, Mudeford Quay. 😍

[@MikeBrowne]

Glad you enjoyed it ... MIKE🙏😊

[@tonyutting6508]

Nice and simple. Works for me!

[@stigg333]

Great informative video, who could not like it???

[@1970travelguy]

Awesome, these tips will assist me so much thanks Mike.

[@roberthatcher2773]

Great stuff as always Mike, thanks!

[@kenrobinson9989]

Great informative video as usual Mike, well done m8.

[@gthopkins]

Mike, this was very helpful and a great reminder. I always get so much out of your videos. I wish there was a way to access the courses, but my ISP continues to block email from your course server so my only option is to watch what I can on KZbin. It's better than no Mike Browne. Mike, you truly have a gift, not only as a photographer, but as a teacher. Many thanks from the US.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Greg. You should be able to add us to your email 'Safe List' then there won't be a problem... MIKE

[@janroberts8916]

appreciate the way you talk to us in your video as one photography person to another, some youtube video's i have come across the people have a tendency to talk down to beginners like i am. i know they didn't learn it all in a few months but at one time were beginners just like me, so thank you for your method of teaching

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jan. Yep - we all had to begin somewhere... MIKE :-)

[@Davidd8655]

Brilliant as always Mike! :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks David... MIKE

[@fabshop6359]

Cracking video, Mike, cheers!

[@Elman-1976]

Mike your the MAN!!!! That’s all I can say lol. enjoy your weekend big Brother!

[@oldgrumpyjim5003]

One of the best educators anywhere!! He's been doing it for years and is almost as old as me! Sorry Mike ;-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks and no worries Jim - I'm probably as 'grumpy' too... MIKE ;-)

[@oldgrumpyjim5003]

@@MikeBrowne Grandkids named me well!! I see you're still using the X-T2. I did the same plus the 18-135 fuji but hung onto my D800e got rid of my old 2.8 lenses as they were too heavy and changed them for F4 much lighter and not as sore on the old back. Aye getting old sucks!