Focal Length Explained

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Uploaded by on Jan 10, 2012

This film explaining focal length is an excerpt from our photography training DVD available form http://www.photographycourses.biz/photography_dvd.html. The focal length of your lens does much more than just zoom in on distant objects - it can completely alter the way an image looks. watch me show you how to understand and use your focal length for better photos. Buy the DVD and learn sooo much more.

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  • Thanks :) Nice video, that's what i was looking for ! I have a question ? does longer focal lengths affect exposure as well ? because when you move back the reflective light reaching the sensor loses some of its intensity ??

  • @uiop7890aik Hi - thanks for your comment. No the focal length and distance won't affect the exposure. If you're shooting in manual mode most consumer lenses will decrease the aperture as you zoom the lens longer. So you might take one shot perfectly, zoom in and the next one will be under exposed so keep an eye on your light meter. If you're in auto, AV or TV you don't need to worry because the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed accordingly.

  • This was filmed in Bournemouth right?

  • @YomsVideos Sure was :-)

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  • Absolutely love your videos. Great for beginner and intermediate photographers! You explain everything so clearly. I am very impressed. So glad youtube recommended you! :D

  • Randomly found your channel in my Recommended Videos seciton. Great tutorial, seen as I'm a new photographer, really helped me. Thanks, and keep them coming!

  • those famous colored little house things

  • great tutorial...keep them coming !

  • Thanks for sharing mate- a great lesson for a new photographer :-)

  • That is why the 200mm f/2.0 is the best in portraits.

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