i just searched bogan and bogon etc on the samys site and ... not happening! Then I clicked your link in your description and I guess they don't sell that anymore... Is it a new name now? I really need to buy a tripod - you have convinced me! What do you recommend these days - 2 years later?
I use that stance to shoot cameras and rifles, I´ve used it for years and its a sniper standing shooting position. Very usefull really, and effective.
I always get something out of these wonderful tutorials. If your not learning, your not living. Thank you Robert for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I can't show my appreciation more. Again, Thank You.
Shooters taught me to hyperventilate a few deep breaths, then take a HUGE breath, then after exhaling that breath, naturally, one has almost 8 seconds before needing to disturb one's posture inhaling another.
The arm-brace technique looks terrific, by the way. Thanks.
Thanks for the tips on the low lighting, I was just with Janes Addiction at the Lollapalooza concert in Santiago Chile, and I had a bitch of a time with low lighting as I was back stage with the band and couldnt get a photo of myself with the band as there was almost no light. This was a major bummer !!!!!!!
Really like your personality you really made it fun to watch, cuz I usually never last 10mins watching a video on youtube. Good adivce and tutorial, I just also subscribe you...please upload more videos love to learn from you.
@AlTyler138 This would be the time to bump up the ISO and open your aperture wide. This will allow for the light to be absorbed faster (ISO) and light to come into the camera more abundantly (Wide Aperture). Then you can use a faster shutter speed to freeze the action. Hope this helps
Just had to say thank you. Just had a play and took my first hand held shot at 1/10 using your advice and it came out clear with no camera shake at all. I didn't think that was possible.
Your videos rock! Have been searching for decent in depth tutorials for a while now and yours have hit the nail on the head thank you so much I hope you tube are paying you alot!
Thank you, this has been very helpful. Can you let me know where to find on your site or training. Is there a way to set the camera so that I get a flash each time I press the shutter? On the w/e while working in low light, I had to wait until the flash unit reloaded each time, so instead I used two cameras to avoid the loss of time and photos. Thanks much!
Thank you, this has been very helpful. Can you let me know where to find on your site or training. Is there a way to set the camera so that I get a flash each time I press the shutter? On the w/e while working in low light, I had to wait until the flash unit reloaded each time, so instead I used two cameras to avoid the loss of time and photos. Thanks much!
I'm going to use that stance you just taught me. I know the foot position from some self-defence amanogawa training i had some years back, so I'm gonna buy a 1.8f canon lens to shoot with at a party, and i hope I'm not gonna be to drunk to take nice pictures, and then i want to share the greatest one(s) with you, using your stance.
I know that it's ill recommended to drink while managing expensive equipment, but gladly i wouldn't know what to do with that knowledge. Don't is not in my vocabulary
Love your videos, advise, knowledge, wisdom, tips, attitude to life and photography skills and also loved that tip on supporting the camera with your arm--> VERY clever, will use that next time I shoot under 1/50...
Keep up the amazing work :-) and thanks from themailman...
Dude thanks so much for your informative videos. There are only two other photography tutorials that I watch on youtube next to yours and its because only you three have the charisma and sense of humor that keep me interested. Lots of others are really freakin boring - like face meltingly booooorrrrriiing. Keep up the good work. If Im ever stateside Ill look you up - lets burn one down and go shooting some time. Peace.
I shoot with a Canon 50D and use a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 lens. -In low light, I have the hardest time. It gets so frustrating because it seems that I've tried everything! I'll just stay focused and keep trying.
@smithyswim I am a noob at photography, but i think its because his subjects are all far away. You need something in the foreground to show shallow depth of field.
on the back of my nikon d3000....when in manual mode....i can only change the shutter speed.....even thou the hole moves graphically....its only when i go to A mode...do i actually see my f stop move....why.....is it that i have to change the aperture in A MODE....to see the f stop move to my liking....n then go to manual...in order to have what i want.....the dial in M mode....CHANGES ONLY THE SHUTTER WHY?
@rajsingharora1 Dude, read your manual! ;p It will show you how... But as a fellow Nikon user (I have a D5000),I feel obliged to help. If you want to change your aperture in manual mode, near the On/Off button, there's a +/- sign. Hold that down while turning the dial. Your aperture should change. I hope this helps.
I have a question for you, I'm using a nikon d60, sb600, and a Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G lense in nightclub photography. I wheni have white low ceilings i have great images, settings usually iso 100, 1/30, a:2.8. but when I have high black ceilings my images aren't as good iso 200, 1/30, a:2.8. I have seen other photographer's images and the are great!, well light great detail, and i wonder what they do for them to come out like that? Is there anything you could help me with?
@shotta8 The reason why your pictures are better with the low white ceilings is because the white ceilings naturally bounce the light from your flash to the surrounding area. But the black/dark ceilings will absorb the light... That's why you will have to use higher ISOs or use higher power for your flash. Since you have an SB-600, you might want to opt for the more powerful SB-800.
oh yeah..here's something else i'd like to throw out there for all the am's... to reduce camera shake, combine the stance with what i call the "sling method"..it's kind of complicated to describe it text how to do it, but here it goes..hold the camera in your left hand and put your right elbow inside the loop (like your arm is in a sling) with the neck strap pulled tight away from the camera. then in a clockwise motion, swing your right hand around BOTH sides of the strap and grab your camera :)
i shoot a lot of indoor venue concerts which is quite a challenge considering tripods and flash usually aren't allowed (which i hate using flash anyway)...but i think that stance will be very helpful..........although i know ppl are gonna be looking at me thinking 'WTF??' but hey, do whatcha gotta do.
How was the image @ 3:35 shot? Were you in one spot the whole time, panning the camera after the shot? Or, did you take the shot then physically change location? Sorry if this was already asked. Thanks, love your videos.
Hi Robert, what sort of focal lengths can you get 1/5 sec shots at? I can certainly do it on a crop frame camera at 18mm with VR/IS, but it always gets worse at longer focal lengths. (Longer f-lengths magnify things.)
@Hynee I like to keep those shots to my 24mm or even my 50mm . I can only shoot at a 60th or even a 30th if I am lucky with my 200mm. I prefer a tripod but sometimes what I prefer is not what I have. =o)
wow man u r mixing photography with fun, this is ona your greatest videos advantage, one question, u mentioned the tripod's brand but there r so many, so if u can give a specific model to buy, i'm getting a 50d canon so which one is better for it,
I watched almost all the videos you posted. They are very informative and to the point. I have no clue in photography, but I like to have a good camera in my house.
Thank you for doing those tutorials, they are great. Your little demonstrations are helpful, and the little shots of the display screen make me realize where I should look for stuff. I wish you luck in your photography business and for me to actually get the most out of my Canon Rebel T1i 500D.
I understand the relationship between aperture and light levels, but why did you use "small aperture to maintain focus"? I don't remember hearing about how aperture relates to focus. Thanks!
@nibabilu Basically, by "opening up" your ISO (smaller f-stop number), you are allowing more light to come in, which in turn you will have to adjust your shutter speed to a faster settings. If your shutter speed is really fast, anything moving will "freeze" & you won't get that blurry effect. So in essence, you get a sharper picture.
makes things so simple! you are a real Sensei Dude! I watched through your episodes. I just bought a D3000, will really appreciate if you discuss about ISO :D
Your awesome!!! 5stars for you~ Great knowledge to share as well as concepts given. Keep up the great work! Recommended for Beginners, Amateurs & Pros alike! EVERYONE can learn from these... xxx <3 xxx
Fontana, how you can take pictures in a play, for example, when there's low light and the subject is moving all the time..., I saw the disco picture, and you use 1 second shutter speed, but that is just too much, how can I get a picture at 1/50, 1/60 second with 400 or 800 ISO max.?
i'm begginer, suscribe to your channel. I learned a lot with you, thanks!
Your Videos are so cool, I like them all and I have a question about your DVD, to whom it is dedicated? does it include all the techniques? would I be a professional after applying its tutorials?
The DVD is for beginners and advanced practitioners looking for a better understanding of photography. It includes all of the numbered Photography Tutorial series and a few other videos. I also include some document templates in the DVD ROM area like a Model Release and Copyright Release.
You will only be professional once you have mastered the techniques and summon the courage to advertise yourself, secure a client and follow through with your skills. Then repeat. =o)
I have found your videos extremely useful, Im fairly new to photography, and this video has solved a few problems, shooting moving dancers in a club and cutting down on the blur. I have noted all your setting under the pictures. thank you.
If your flash has a power setting select on it, simply turn the intensity of the flash down. Normally you can cut it by 1/2 increments.
If it does not have that option simply move further away or I would even try a filter to cut the lights output. Try a piece of translucent plastic or glass or even a Neutral Density Filter.
Anyhow You will get used to the distance and power needed through experience. Practice practice practice makes perfect, or at least thats what I hear
@dantheman1507 Just to add to what Robert has shared... If you're havning issues with the flash messing with your exposure, if you're using one of the newer DLSRs, they come equiped with TTL metering. Basically, TTL will tell your flash that this is the exposure that you want & it will/should automatically adjust its power to compliment & not ruin your exposure. Check your camera's manual to see how to activate it.
Question! I wanna photograph cars with models , u kno like regular magazine shots! ok the question is wat type of lense I should use! I have the Nikon D3000 with the 18 to 55mm lense ! should I get the 200 or the 300 mm? wish one u think it would help me more with must photographics scenes!plz help!lol
@DonGmsa This may be too late, but if you're taking pictures of cars with models, your 18-55mm is sufficient to get the job done. If you're planning to take the pictures of just the models (hehehehe!), for portraiture shots, you could try getting a 55-200mm.
Dude!!! Robert. I just got my Nikon d5000 the other day. Took my wife out for a night at the mall and start shooting. I was so frustrated because I kept on getting blurry shots and my wife was freezing because I made her stood in the wind for a long time. Now you show me a good stand to hold my camera. Awesome man!!! I was looking for a stand for more than a week now. I love you man!!!
Love the videos, you explain things from experience and not a text book. Very easy to learn from and I hope that I can make some profit from you tips. Nice to hear you got picked up by Samy's. Maybe you will be the next "Bob Villa" of photography.
Waiting to get my first DSLR (nikon) at xmas. Your videos are excellent and very entertaining. Thanks dude and if you're ever in Manchester, UK give me a shout!
I started discovered ur channel 2 days a go and i already watched like 12 videos. I love how u break things down and i like ur sense of humor. Thank you!!
What about image stabilisation that alot of dslrs have now. Can this be used to negate alot of tripod use in tight and impromptu situations ? I fancy doing some low light shoot from the hip night scenes with a high end dslr. Most action within about 20 ft, and nightlife etc in a city. Do you have any tips on pre focussing in manual for these situations. Lens will be wide angle-ish , possibly a prime.
To much info to post here but I will do a tutorial or anatomy episode of it just for you. As far as doing shots without a tripod, thats fine as long as you know what your doing. You can even get some amazing motion effects when combined with flash and whatnot. Experiment and Discover :o)
@freestyleminibus You may already know this, but the VR/IS/OS feature allows you to take crisp pictures 3 or 4 stops slower than the norm. Let's say you have a focal length of 200mm, according to the norm, your slowest shutter speed should be 1/250th of a second to prevent camera shake. With the VR/IS/OS on, you can go as slow as 1/30th of a second (@ 200mm) and not have the camera shake. Prime lenses are good, for low light. Try the 50mm prime. And its the lenses that have VR not the camera. ;p
May the Lord help you get that baby Canon 50D...I held the Canon 7D 2 days ago and almost wet my pants...lol...feels good as heck man...Lord help me get that...
your little tips are amazing too dude- "if you show somebody something they cant see with their eyes, they will love it".
giangulli 1 day ago
great great work and presentation keep it up dude
lulugun 1 day ago
haha love it man. Great job, you are an awesome teacher. Thank you for all your efforts!
ctgull78 1 week ago
Awesome and helpful video. First tutorial that WASN'T boring! Thanks!
nzancy 1 week ago
Thanks for the info big help
LadysLuvCharlie 1 week ago
Great info brother!!
icecreammano 1 month ago
i just searched bogan and bogon etc on the samys site and ... not happening! Then I clicked your link in your description and I guess they don't sell that anymore... Is it a new name now? I really need to buy a tripod - you have convinced me! What do you recommend these days - 2 years later?
Verbloten 1 month ago
Hi there, many thanks for the encouragement. Cheers, Odila
odilabraga 1 month ago
man thank you ....... :)
EvoTeamByML 2 months ago 3
@EvoTeamByML You are welcome =o)
FontanaKnowledge 2 months ago 2
@FontanaKnowledge SERIOUSLY DUDE! Thanks a ton man...
dvirusd 2 months ago
thanks for the tips... specially "the stance" when using tripod is not acceptable...
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Im definitely trying the stance next time I shoot in low light, thanks for the tip, U do talk to much, but that was very helpful LOL
newyorkr75 3 months ago
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newyorkr75 3 months ago
Excellent! I'm going to try that stance in low light...
karahemara 3 months ago
Damn.... best tutorial video that i've found so far :D
jonnynaise 3 months ago
i have so much respect for you bro
vinlilas 3 months ago
your stance is genius
Zondarthslayer 4 months ago
so helpful! I will have to try this out.
jltroupe 4 months ago
Love your videos! You are by far the best photography instructor on Youtube. Thank you so much for sharing your experience wit us.
Hugs,
Zoe
P.S I also grew up in Fontana. Moved from Cali to Chicago years ago, but well remember Fontana.
AF0093 4 months ago
Thank you.. you do great teaching.
kennethsajjan 5 months ago
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check my channel for some sweet low light, and light painting photographs :)
lifeartpixels 5 months ago
Thanks for another great photography guide, I always find your guides easy to understand and entertaining at the same time.
Thanks! :)
elbeasto71 5 months ago
Too Short references in photo tutorials are the best!!!!1
cmonster 5 months ago
Thanks to you, tonight I came home with some really sweet photos :)
Pathrissia 6 months ago
Great video! Thanks
bjoran83 6 months ago
You are awesome, thanks for the advice.
Talihinaskyy 6 months ago
If I watch your tutorials I KNOW 2 things will occur: I will LEARN and I will LAUGH :) thanks for making me smile and the encouragement :)
MichelleKoebke 7 months ago
i love how you related the low light stance to a sniper. hahahaha. you're the best!
muerte360 7 months ago
U R cool and ya stories are humorous
justusmultimedia 7 months ago
I tried the stance while viewing your video and that is an excellent idea. Thank You!
brigond1 7 months ago
love your video & advice man, TFS... :))
WaterWorld9 7 months ago
stanning way of learning and encouragement..thanks.. keep clicking! :)
jheyd0s 8 months ago
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snake3021 8 months ago
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snake3021 8 months ago
thanks for the new stance bro! it helps alot men
arram731 8 months ago
you're the best....
mpEditRoom 9 months ago
FANTASTIC ADVICE...thanks
yoadrienneaz 9 months ago
I use that stance to shoot cameras and rifles, I´ve used it for years and its a sniper standing shooting position. Very usefull really, and effective.
miguelgaio 9 months ago
WHAT IS (F) LIKE F/32 ???
7270217 10 months ago
Ninja Stance... Crazyyyyyyy :D I love it!! :D
deiology 10 months ago
thanks bro. for the video ... god will give you back for your generous of your knowledge..... im studying photograpy...
felix2877 10 months ago
I always get something out of these wonderful tutorials. If your not learning, your not living. Thank you Robert for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I can't show my appreciation more. Again, Thank You.
SabreMatt311 10 months ago
@FontanaKnowledge
Shooters taught me to hyperventilate a few deep breaths, then take a HUGE breath, then after exhaling that breath, naturally, one has almost 8 seconds before needing to disturb one's posture inhaling another.
The arm-brace technique looks terrific, by the way. Thanks.
darren8306 10 months ago
iam yor huge huge big big biggesst fan sir.. your the best teacher one could get
hasanhabibhashmi 10 months ago
Thanks for the tips on the low lighting, I was just with Janes Addiction at the Lollapalooza concert in Santiago Chile, and I had a bitch of a time with low lighting as I was back stage with the band and couldnt get a photo of myself with the band as there was almost no light. This was a major bummer !!!!!!!
jimpaynephotography 10 months ago
Really like your personality you really made it fun to watch, cuz I usually never last 10mins watching a video on youtube. Good adivce and tutorial, I just also subscribe you...please upload more videos love to learn from you.
Thumbs up
SweetPiggie85 10 months ago
I just SUBSCRIBED bro...nice videos..keep 'em coming
rickydude2001 10 months ago
Great vid! To the point and straight-forward. Youre a funny guy too which is a bonus.
blueflagbeach 10 months ago
hi sir, what WB setting would you prefer for lowlight conditions?
alvinjason10 11 months ago
You make me laugh!
tripletsrajoy 11 months ago
Thanks for the great Vid!
vinnyvette 11 months ago
Lol omg the shakey part had me rolling!!! Awesome tips! I can't wait to try them out.
Kandizcsr83 11 months ago
thanks
pkrkrish 11 months ago
bril stuff man
munkiedoo 11 months ago
What would you say for low light sports shots where you need usually at east 1/250th of a second to capture the action...
AlTyler138 1 year ago
@AlTyler138 This would be the time to bump up the ISO and open your aperture wide. This will allow for the light to be absorbed faster (ISO) and light to come into the camera more abundantly (Wide Aperture). Then you can use a faster shutter speed to freeze the action. Hope this helps
FontanaKnowledge 1 year ago 3
how can i deal with low light in a camp fire situation? Amazing tutorial BTW. Thanks.
humannoise 1 year ago
Just had to say thank you. Just had a play and took my first hand held shot at 1/10 using your advice and it came out clear with no camera shake at all. I didn't think that was possible.
AstarothDeathSquirre 1 year ago
Hey wassup? you scared of the Ghetto...lol Any way .. this video helped me out. I was shooting in clubs and having a hard time... thanks. a mil
RMO6701 1 year ago
Your videos rock! Have been searching for decent in depth tutorials for a while now and yours have hit the nail on the head thank you so much I hope you tube are paying you alot!
evlb1tch 1 year ago
Awesome Video's.. Love your attitude
sheldonalleyne 1 year ago
Outstanding!!!
belmontartwork 1 year ago
how would you know what aperture would be the best for your shot?say for cityscape/long exposures/light trails photography
(coz what ive seen sometimes in other pictures/sites,even if you dont set a high aperture number[say f/22]the depth of field is still amazing!)
osiris1514 1 year ago
You preach some great stuff!
STEPPHAN7 1 year ago
A sniper actually fires after he slowly exhales all that air you've just built up. You're at your most relaxed state at that point.
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Thank you, this has been very helpful. Can you let me know where to find on your site or training. Is there a way to set the camera so that I get a flash each time I press the shutter? On the w/e while working in low light, I had to wait until the flash unit reloaded each time, so instead I used two cameras to avoid the loss of time and photos. Thanks much!
Allenda100 1 year ago
Thank you, this has been very helpful. Can you let me know where to find on your site or training. Is there a way to set the camera so that I get a flash each time I press the shutter? On the w/e while working in low light, I had to wait until the flash unit reloaded each time, so instead I used two cameras to avoid the loss of time and photos. Thanks much!
Allenda100 1 year ago
I'm going to use that stance you just taught me. I know the foot position from some self-defence amanogawa training i had some years back, so I'm gonna buy a 1.8f canon lens to shoot with at a party, and i hope I'm not gonna be to drunk to take nice pictures, and then i want to share the greatest one(s) with you, using your stance.
I know that it's ill recommended to drink while managing expensive equipment, but gladly i wouldn't know what to do with that knowledge. Don't is not in my vocabulary
CasualMaggot 1 year ago
Dude you have helped me understand SO much with these videos! Thank you dude, I found a new store to order my lenses and equipment from from now on!
th3flawl3ss1 1 year ago
THanks, man. This will be very helpful to me ^^v
Hizagashira2008 1 year ago
Man, i love your vids, funny and very helpful. Keep up the good work dude!
zapruder77 1 year ago
you are great. I learn a lot from you. Many thanks.
hapjoe1 1 year ago
ahhh ..such good info! thanks :D I really enjoy photography and have had trouble with low light.. this makes so much sense!
curlychronicles 1 year ago
I tried your stance and it works great ! I will use it from now on ,thanks .
geronamo5050 1 year ago
Thank you very very much!!! Have a nice day! greetings from Iceland
jonpalma3 1 year ago
Fantastic!
jonpalma3 1 year ago
the gheeeeeeeeetttoooo
gpr1030 1 year ago 16
I find your vids very informative and educational and appreciate you posting them here in youtube!! Thank you very much!! :)
tomkalbo 1 year ago
great tips ! i like the triangle arms one !
mkoesnadi 1 year ago
Love your videos, advise, knowledge, wisdom, tips, attitude to life and photography skills and also loved that tip on supporting the camera with your arm--> VERY clever, will use that next time I shoot under 1/50...
Keep up the amazing work :-) and thanks from themailman...
oohwah1970 1 year ago
THANKS YOU ARE SUCH A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR LOVE YOUR TUTORIALS PLS KEEP IT UP.
lovelydayalways 1 year ago
Dude thanks so much for your informative videos. There are only two other photography tutorials that I watch on youtube next to yours and its because only you three have the charisma and sense of humor that keep me interested. Lots of others are really freakin boring - like face meltingly booooorrrrriiing. Keep up the good work. If Im ever stateside Ill look you up - lets burn one down and go shooting some time. Peace.
EishinRyu 1 year ago
Thank You for the lessons!!!! You are grate!!!!
Thanks
Lily
lilymontalbetti 1 year ago
I shoot with a Canon 50D and use a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 lens. -In low light, I have the hardest time. It gets so frustrating because it seems that I've tried everything! I'll just stay focused and keep trying.
talkinboutjon 1 year ago
@talkinboutjon Try manually focusing. Auto focus sucks in low light. =o)
FontanaKnowledge 1 year ago
@FontanaKnowledge Auto focus just sucks in general.
KoalSw 5 months ago
Very positive and inspiration. Loved the video!
OshareStrife 1 year ago
I love this guy!
eurotheater 1 year ago
why is there still a big depth of field in the picture with a larger aperture (5:06) ?
smithyswim 1 year ago
@smithyswim I am a noob at photography, but i think its because his subjects are all far away. You need something in the foreground to show shallow depth of field.
JOMO19921993 1 year ago
I LOVE YOU MAN! Keep it positive
tikurgisila 1 year ago
on the back of my nikon d3000....when in manual mode....i can only change the shutter speed.....even thou the hole moves graphically....its only when i go to A mode...do i actually see my f stop move....why.....is it that i have to change the aperture in A MODE....to see the f stop move to my liking....n then go to manual...in order to have what i want.....the dial in M mode....CHANGES ONLY THE SHUTTER WHY?
rajsingharora1 1 year ago
@rajsingharora1 Dude, read your manual! ;p It will show you how... But as a fellow Nikon user (I have a D5000),I feel obliged to help. If you want to change your aperture in manual mode, near the On/Off button, there's a +/- sign. Hold that down while turning the dial. Your aperture should change. I hope this helps.
dragongod2002 1 year ago
great tuturiols, have been going through all of them.You are doing a great work. Thanks for the motivation and inspiration..u simply rock
ambadi74 1 year ago
hello man. you gace me great tips in this video. especially that stance...I am definately gonna try it.
ironmist 1 year ago
hey i live in the I.E. and im thinking about starting to do photography professionally, my question is.. how good is business in the IE?
camtheman 1 year ago
You are awesome. I am going to try that stance. It needs a name, btw. Thanks for the great videos!
nnsuch 1 year ago
@nnsuch "The Low Light Ninja Stance" hahaha :)
silaroongreangsri 1 year ago 8
I have a question for you, I'm using a nikon d60, sb600, and a Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G lense in nightclub photography. I wheni have white low ceilings i have great images, settings usually iso 100, 1/30, a:2.8. but when I have high black ceilings my images aren't as good iso 200, 1/30, a:2.8. I have seen other photographer's images and the are great!, well light great detail, and i wonder what they do for them to come out like that? Is there anything you could help me with?
Thanks
shotta8 1 year ago
@shotta8 The reason why your pictures are better with the low white ceilings is because the white ceilings naturally bounce the light from your flash to the surrounding area. But the black/dark ceilings will absorb the light... That's why you will have to use higher ISOs or use higher power for your flash. Since you have an SB-600, you might want to opt for the more powerful SB-800.
dragongod2002 1 year ago
oh yeah..here's something else i'd like to throw out there for all the am's... to reduce camera shake, combine the stance with what i call the "sling method"..it's kind of complicated to describe it text how to do it, but here it goes..hold the camera in your left hand and put your right elbow inside the loop (like your arm is in a sling) with the neck strap pulled tight away from the camera. then in a clockwise motion, swing your right hand around BOTH sides of the strap and grab your camera :)
xXeuphoricdaydreamXx 1 year ago
i shoot a lot of indoor venue concerts which is quite a challenge considering tripods and flash usually aren't allowed (which i hate using flash anyway)...but i think that stance will be very helpful..........although i know ppl are gonna be looking at me thinking 'WTF??' but hey, do whatcha gotta do.
love the vids..keep 'em coming! (:
xXeuphoricdaydreamXx 1 year ago
This guy is COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel better already.
gosarah2012 1 year ago
How was the image @ 3:35 shot? Were you in one spot the whole time, panning the camera after the shot? Or, did you take the shot then physically change location? Sorry if this was already asked. Thanks, love your videos.
PureEntertainmentVid 1 year ago
best stand ever people it works haha
juanestrad 1 year ago
Lol stay the !@#$ away from the ghetto!
ManuelDr 1 year ago
knowledge is power! you both have it! very well said!
MsKatoy 1 year ago
One of the best tutorials I've watched. Thank you very much for the encouragement and the positive attitude.
tonchopilatos510 1 year ago
Hi Robert, what sort of focal lengths can you get 1/5 sec shots at? I can certainly do it on a crop frame camera at 18mm with VR/IS, but it always gets worse at longer focal lengths. (Longer f-lengths magnify things.)
Hynee 1 year ago
@Hynee I like to keep those shots to my 24mm or even my 50mm . I can only shoot at a 60th or even a 30th if I am lucky with my 200mm. I prefer a tripod but sometimes what I prefer is not what I have. =o)
FontanaKnowledge 1 year ago
wow man u r mixing photography with fun, this is ona your greatest videos advantage, one question, u mentioned the tripod's brand but there r so many, so if u can give a specific model to buy, i'm getting a 50d canon so which one is better for it,
bw from your fan from saudi arabia
dr0o0o0 1 year ago
I watched almost all the videos you posted. They are very informative and to the point. I have no clue in photography, but I like to have a good camera in my house.
Thank you for doing those tutorials, they are great. Your little demonstrations are helpful, and the little shots of the display screen make me realize where I should look for stuff. I wish you luck in your photography business and for me to actually get the most out of my Canon Rebel T1i 500D.
katefellini 1 year ago
I understand the relationship between aperture and light levels, but why did you use "small aperture to maintain focus"? I don't remember hearing about how aperture relates to focus. Thanks!
nibabilu 1 year ago
@nibabilu Basically, by "opening up" your ISO (smaller f-stop number), you are allowing more light to come in, which in turn you will have to adjust your shutter speed to a faster settings. If your shutter speed is really fast, anything moving will "freeze" & you won't get that blurry effect. So in essence, you get a sharper picture.
dragongod2002 1 year ago
makes things so simple! you are a real Sensei Dude! I watched through your episodes. I just bought a D3000, will really appreciate if you discuss about ISO :D
tongski31 1 year ago
Great.. Horse stance technique.. That works.
Thanks
mboxtwo 1 year ago
Im going to try that "horse stance technique" since i always take photos at night and i always forget my tripod..thanks a whooole bunch..
Lai829 1 year ago
Your awesome!!! 5stars for you~ Great knowledge to share as well as concepts given. Keep up the great work! Recommended for Beginners, Amateurs & Pros alike! EVERYONE can learn from these... xxx <3 xxx
xXPortraitInBlackXx 1 year ago
i started photography a few months afow and i got a nikon D90i like it so far but any sugestions for a new better one
Kevin9506 1 year ago
Fontana, how you can take pictures in a play, for example, when there's low light and the subject is moving all the time..., I saw the disco picture, and you use 1 second shutter speed, but that is just too much, how can I get a picture at 1/50, 1/60 second with 400 or 800 ISO max.?
i'm begginer, suscribe to your channel. I learned a lot with you, thanks!
derlispy 1 year ago
Check your aperture, and get it as low as you can, so you'll let more light in ;)
Fantamanden 1 year ago
That Fontana pic is nice. Congrats!
LibertadorMG 1 year ago
Your Videos are so cool, I like them all and I have a question about your DVD, to whom it is dedicated? does it include all the techniques? would I be a professional after applying its tutorials?
FirasSameer1 2 years ago
The DVD is for beginners and advanced practitioners looking for a better understanding of photography. It includes all of the numbered Photography Tutorial series and a few other videos. I also include some document templates in the DVD ROM area like a Model Release and Copyright Release.
You will only be professional once you have mastered the techniques and summon the courage to advertise yourself, secure a client and follow through with your skills. Then repeat. =o)
Peace
FontanaKnowledge 2 years ago
@FontanaKnowledge
Kindly would you tell me how to order the DVD?
regards
FirasSameer1 2 years ago
I have found your videos extremely useful, Im fairly new to photography, and this video has solved a few problems, shooting moving dancers in a club and cutting down on the blur. I have noted all your setting under the pictures. thank you.
Billyleroc 2 years ago
Fantastic thanks
Sallybunckle 2 years ago
Love the enthusiasm!
novellterminator 2 years ago
Thank you so much for these videos and especially for your enthusiasm...you are a great communicator-Simon
murdoch562 2 years ago
Flash =o). Using flash to light the subject with a slow shutter speed to expose the ambient light seems like a good option.
FontanaKnowledge 2 years ago
@FontanaKnowledge
and I've got this problem when I make my manual settings all ok, but the flash screws everything up.
How do I know how much exposure and aperture I need for using a certain amount of flash intensity?
I lost many shots because of that :(
dantheman1507 2 years ago
If your flash has a power setting select on it, simply turn the intensity of the flash down. Normally you can cut it by 1/2 increments.
If it does not have that option simply move further away or I would even try a filter to cut the lights output. Try a piece of translucent plastic or glass or even a Neutral Density Filter.
Anyhow You will get used to the distance and power needed through experience. Practice practice practice makes perfect, or at least thats what I hear
Peace
FontanaKnowledge 2 years ago
@FontanaKnowledge
a billion thanks oh wise one :) I bow to you
dantheman1507 2 years ago
@dantheman1507 Just to add to what Robert has shared... If you're havning issues with the flash messing with your exposure, if you're using one of the newer DLSRs, they come equiped with TTL metering. Basically, TTL will tell your flash that this is the exposure that you want & it will/should automatically adjust its power to compliment & not ruin your exposure. Check your camera's manual to see how to activate it.
dragongod2002 1 year ago
Great idea. Used the arm to rest my camera and got stuff I always needed to set up a tripod for. Thanks!!!
dob8012 2 years ago
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karate position really helps
thanks
shantanudutt 2 years ago
"kinda like a sniper" lolz...good shyt bra!
VegasBoy65 2 years ago 7
i like the karate position it really helps!
GR3ML1N0 2 years ago 3
Cool man, Its good to hear. I wasn't sure if it would work for anyone other than me =o).
FontanaKnowledge 2 years ago
great tips! Flash effects in dark, custom stance,... just awesome! Great job
hilaxthetrain 2 years ago
this is what i'll be especially doing, low light clubs and events, so this was a big help!
dprather05 2 years ago
Very cool. Thanks for all the help.
5206Sutherland 2 years ago
Expert knowledge, passed on in a relaxed setting using language and terms which makes the viewer comfortable. Well done !!!
shibbyshaw 2 years ago 16
i needed this pieces of advice, actually :D
good work
EMOSMYLE 2 years ago
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vibhorwadhawan 2 years ago
Question! I wanna photograph cars with models , u kno like regular magazine shots! ok the question is wat type of lense I should use! I have the Nikon D3000 with the 18 to 55mm lense ! should I get the 200 or the 300 mm? wish one u think it would help me more with must photographics scenes!plz help!lol
DonGmsa 2 years ago
@DonGmsa This may be too late, but if you're taking pictures of cars with models, your 18-55mm is sufficient to get the job done. If you're planning to take the pictures of just the models (hehehehe!), for portraiture shots, you could try getting a 55-200mm.
dragongod2002 1 year ago
U enjoy your tutorials. You are very charimatic and funny!!
zeborovski75 2 years ago 2
Thanks for the tips.You are awesome.Keep the the good work.,Man.
StfrBb 2 years ago
Dude!!! Robert. I just got my Nikon d5000 the other day. Took my wife out for a night at the mall and start shooting. I was so frustrated because I kept on getting blurry shots and my wife was freezing because I made her stood in the wind for a long time. Now you show me a good stand to hold my camera. Awesome man!!! I was looking for a stand for more than a week now. I love you man!!!
anhzero 2 years ago
Love the videos, you explain things from experience and not a text book. Very easy to learn from and I hope that I can make some profit from you tips. Nice to hear you got picked up by Samy's. Maybe you will be the next "Bob Villa" of photography.
greg6568 2 years ago
Just want to say you keep things simple and you explain things so people can under stand. Excellent job!
cajunkain 2 years ago
thanks man love your vids
scitisten 2 years ago
Waiting to get my first DSLR (nikon) at xmas. Your videos are excellent and very entertaining. Thanks dude and if you're ever in Manchester, UK give me a shout!
adiedonoghue 2 years ago
Awesome tutorial! I'm going to try this at the next metal show I go to. =) Keep the tutorials coming! Good work!
pegaloca 2 years ago
thanks for the posture tip!
fun and good as always dude
midikir 2 years ago
Excellent and useful. Thanks
Aquamania 2 years ago
hehe cool stuff dude.Keep up,I will watching you.Salute.
SuperLudjak 2 years ago
I started discovered ur channel 2 days a go and i already watched like 12 videos. I love how u break things down and i like ur sense of humor. Thank you!!
Effychale 2 years ago
I love all your tutorials. Thanks for all the help.
love2fly54 2 years ago
If I were to send you some quick questions once in a while to your email, would you be able to respond to them, or do you not take personal emails?
Other then that you are my new inspirtation to start photography. Thank you so much sir. You are so funny and helpful.
Thanks
Brendan
devinhesterbears23 2 years ago
You're a trip! Thanks---informative and entertaining.
lilbucfan1 2 years ago
Great great as usual... thanks from the heart.
noamnach 2 years ago
What about image stabilisation that alot of dslrs have now. Can this be used to negate alot of tripod use in tight and impromptu situations ? I fancy doing some low light shoot from the hip night scenes with a high end dslr. Most action within about 20 ft, and nightlife etc in a city. Do you have any tips on pre focussing in manual for these situations. Lens will be wide angle-ish , possibly a prime.
freestyleminibus 2 years ago
To much info to post here but I will do a tutorial or anatomy episode of it just for you. As far as doing shots without a tripod, thats fine as long as you know what your doing. You can even get some amazing motion effects when combined with flash and whatnot. Experiment and Discover :o)
Peace
FontanaKnowledge 2 years ago
Thank You Sir. I will.
freestyleminibus 2 years ago
@freestyleminibus You may already know this, but the VR/IS/OS feature allows you to take crisp pictures 3 or 4 stops slower than the norm. Let's say you have a focal length of 200mm, according to the norm, your slowest shutter speed should be 1/250th of a second to prevent camera shake. With the VR/IS/OS on, you can go as slow as 1/30th of a second (@ 200mm) and not have the camera shake. Prime lenses are good, for low light. Try the 50mm prime. And its the lenses that have VR not the camera. ;p
dragongod2002 1 year ago
very helpfull,great
nagul1003 2 years ago
you are a good man bro! keep up the great advise :)
shihabzaman 2 years ago
I held a cannon d50 in my hands today :o) still can't afford one for a while yet :o(
Oh well, in the mean time, learning loads from the kind, passionate work of people such as fontana, thanks mate :o)
WindRunnerVX 2 years ago
May the Lord help you get that baby Canon 50D...I held the Canon 7D 2 days ago and almost wet my pants...lol...feels good as heck man...Lord help me get that...
by the way great videos Mr. Fontana
asjesus1 2 years ago
great stuf! really nice...
arkigrapher 2 years ago