Mark Savage - Photographer: What's In The Bag?

[EOS7Dphotographer]

The truth is...I am Ironman...

[random23hero666]

this has to be the laziest and careless photographer.

[wezwold]

Great video

[mangoprojects]

Travel light and shoot fast. I like Mark Savage's style. For this interview, thanks for the production. Thank you.

[AlexPanzerADT]

Any info on the AF assist gadget that he has on the hotshoe? Is this Nikon exclusive or can it be used with Canon. Any info would be appreciated.

[chino1127]

@AlexPanzerADT

It's a Nikon SC-29 TTL Remote Flash Cord. As far as I know Canon does not have an equivalent (w/the AF assist).

[braynumb]

That rig looks sexy

[Xyb3rTeCh]

@BurninC4rtrage Finally! A guy that sucks with his nikon gear

[donttrustany1]

@TroubleshQQter The 50D is the best body for your money.

[kingocarina]

When did Robert Downey Jr become a photographer?

[deathdemon128]

@kingocarina this is iron man in his free time. everyone needs a hobby

[lamborghinimanlambo]

carry your 50 ft extension cord everywhere!!!

[nikonguy102]

Look in the mirror you fucking loser

[iGeekPro]

@nikonguy102 Wow, you're a fucking dick.

[HardeyLeone]

maybe there is lube also for his hole

[mlx23]

wow..this guy's a Pro using semi-pro body and lens. So I guess...its not the equipment that matters huh..

[GalaticTG]

Yep you have no idea how many people with no experience buy $2,000 - $3,000 camera bodies, just to compare penis sizes with professional photographers. Yet with all that expensive gear the professional with an entry level $800 Canon 550d will get better pictures, because they know what there doing.

[socal1000]

my brother has a d200

i have a 50d

strange seeing a 18-200

although i get the reason just did'nt thing

its sharp enough ?

[NixxerJixxerWixxer]

18-200? cmon...that's tooo crappy

[Graffiti329]

this guy stalks me on my school email

[quickshooter100]

yeah kit is just the means to do the job!! why do they tape their lenses?

[fallenembers08]

They tape them to protect them against bumps and dings.

[nlindseightynine]

what type of flash bracket is that?

[vichiousfishes]

I love his attitude. Not obsessing over stuff, just doing his job.

[bassexcellante]

gotta love my d200

[madcatmotions]

Great video. Seems like a very approachable, nice guy.

[socal1000]

i have never seen someone that is in photography that dose not care about there gear as much as this guy

i think all the best photographers can relate so enthusieasticly about what they use to make a great image

artzie fartzy guy

[ivahardy18]

Big eye opener for me about the way i should be thinking about my equipment. i just got accepted onto a photojournalism degree course and was planning on spending money on several lenses and another body. and now im not too sure why! :s

[mcbridephotography]

Because a good photojournalist always has two cameras and multiple lenses and cards with them and batteries and such at all times...

[ConstantlyQuestion]

I guess Henri Cartier-Bresson was a bad photojournalist. Oh and Robert Capa, he carried 2 cameras but they both had the same lens, and I don't think he had a flash.

[mcbridephotography]

Hey i'm a young gun, and im not sure of those names, i will look them up for sure though. But these days in the fast world of photojournalism, what some are now calling visual journalism, you usually have two or three cameras so you don't have to change your lenses.. thats neat that Capa would use two with the same lens, hmm

[ConstantlyQuestion]

Never heard of Henri Cartier Bresson or Robert Capa yet making a statement about what a good photojournalist needs......

[mcbridephotography]

i dont focus on the past man... im looking into the future... and ive been doing it for about 2 years now... but your right i have no idea what im talking about... okay i'll make sure all my info comes through you bro.

[tfangel]

Watch "The Genius of Photography", (parts are up here on youtube) those names are very important. You don't have to focus on the past, but you should know the history.

[LORDBECKETTRAY]

he sounds like iron man lol

[madteaparty101]

so true he is Tony Stark

[jerodharris]

Mark Savage is the real deal. I've had the pleasure of working with Mark over the past few years and can honestly say that he is one of the best photographers working in Hollywood right now. Everything he touches on in this video is 100% correct.

[timmyguy13]

thats really cool, and i love how simple his is, or at least seems, a lot or pros will have some crazy elaborate, and expensive equipment, i havent seen his work, but i will surely be looking him up!

[jerodharris]

On top of Mark being a great shooter, he's also one of the nicest and most sincere guys working the entertainment beat. He's always positive and never has anything negative to say.

[Bionicpix]

These vids have been extremely helpful to me. Mark inspired me in that you don't need a million pieces of expensive equipment to take a great shot. Very encouraging when starting out in the high-priced world of photo gear.

[jknightglfr]

The first minute is all people need to watch of this. Too many amateurs and even professionals get obsessed about the latest and greatest gear and forget that they are supposed to be working on capturing the emotions, the color, the light in front of them.

[ftpaddict]

Hearing "nigh-kon" scratches my ears.

[Webcz]

However, the corret pronaunciation is like "nick-on"

[ftpaddict]

Correct, sir.

[gtsimmo1]

Nikon's own commercials pronounce it "nigh-kon" so I'll take that as the correct pronaunication :P

Anyhow back on topic I really like Mark's view point on photography.

[ConstantlyQuestion]

How is it that there can not be a single video that mentions nikon without some jackass looking to score points in the "i know everything there is to know about cameras" crowd by insisting that the ONLY ACCEPTABLE PRONUNCIATION is the way it's said in Japan? In Japan it's neekon, in britain it's nick-on, in America it's nighkon.

NO ONE CARES.

[ftpaddict]

You cared enough to be bothered about it - one year after I wrote that.

[ConstantlyQuestion]

This comment thread was the first one on the video brosef, latest comment was made only a week ago

[nlindseightynine]

thank you! finally

[mealdin123]

keep it simple ... THAT JUST WRONG! more stuff more fun^^

[bahimashat]

so informative,, wish if you can post some of photographers works at the end of the video,, all the best, keep the great work

[neofx20]

I agree with the majority that the emphasis on gear shouldn't overshadow the abilities of a photographer. And that a 'true' photographer would find creative ways to take a photograph with any gear whether the value of the equipment is 10k or 1k.

[Gavtastix]

He's right about one thing....he focuses on photography and not the equipment. You don't see builders of plumbers talking about the latest cordless power drill or the best built monkey wrench and heaven forbid......the toolbag!!

[ftpaddict]

I love these kinds of videos. More like these, please!

His approach is good, but I really think 2 good lenses would be a minimum. He's using a D200, which doesn't have the best sensor in the world, in terms of noise. Constant f/2.8 would be a big bonus for him.

Then again, if Corbis don't mind his output, why should he change anything?

[Webcz]

That's my opinion too. The Nikon's 18-200 VR is just a very expensive and maybe the best general purpose (walkaround) lens. However, this lens will never produce professional results.

[Webcz]

In addition - it's been a pleasure to use it on my own :)

[OverTheShoulder]

I don't see how you can say this lens will never produce professional results when I have been doing that with this lens for over 2 yrs now. I use it for corporate pr, celebrity, editorial portraits, events, fashion...

By the way, I'm Mark Savage.

[Webcz]

Well, I didn't ment by the word "professional" that it is not possible to earn money by using this lens. Parties may be one of those events. Get the old good 18-70mm for shooting portraits when stepped down to f/8 and spare money for 70-200 IS. That's my humble advice for every beggining people photographer. Even though my great regard to your work, this lens would not be sufficient for my job.

[AllAmericanGuy01]

Professional is such an opinionated word. My idea for professional may not be the same as your idea for professional. This lens is crisp and shows colors vividly...Why do you not consider this lens professional? If you ask me, it's probably the photographer who's taking bad photos. :-)...No hard feelings.

[ModulatedSignal]

Haha you got owned by mark savage.

[rattlebonesmusic]

I like your approach towards gear.