THE BEST LONG LENS TECHNIQUE
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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada. In this video, I'll take you through the detailed considerations for maximum sharpness out of your long focal length lenses.
I use Topaz Labs software for noise reduction, sharpening and upscaling:
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What's your favorite long lens and what do you photograph with it? I'd love to know to help me make more relevant videos!
I'm shooting with an old school, vintage manual focus film lens. Nikon 300mm f/4.5 ED AI-s.
I shoot wilflife with my old Canon 100-400mm L lens. When I got it I was also able to fine-tune the focus by calibrating the lens to my 7d when I bought them (about 10 years ago). Great video.
I recently purchased the EF 600mm F4 - V2 Lens and adapted it to my R5 - I do mainly Wildlife - But occasionally I'll throw a landscape in when I see something that draws my attention - I'm amazed at the sharpness of this lens over my 100-400 V3 - EF as well
I shoot with a Nikon 70-200 and 200-500 on a D7200. I also use at times the 2x teleconverter. The subject range from landscape/cityscape to wildlife, automotive/motorcycle races and my worst section of photography the moon or Venus or anything astrophotography where I want, say the moon, filling the frame.
My favorite and only one is xf100-400 paired with my Fuji x-t2. Thanks for the video and tips!
Brilliant as always! Your videos are my favorite due to your clear, helpful content plus your fast no-nonsense pace of presentation along with high production quality. I am a hobbyist shooting for a long time and I always pick up some great tips from you even when I do not expect to. Well done, Simon - thank you!
Thanks very much!
100% I totally agree with your comment.
I’ll add one more tip that I learned this morning, shooting surfers on Kauai. Unless you have a $$$$$$$$ premium filter take it off the front of the lens. I was shooting my R6 with a 2X tele on the awesome RF 100-500 and just couldn’t get sharp shots. So….I took off my CPL, and beheld the amazing shots with water dripping just as I expected! Not saying that filters are bad as it was a Luzid filter which did give me awesome landscape shots of the Waimea canyon and waterfalls. Just seems that long lens likely exacerbate cheap glass!
I hear you on removing filters. This has been a controversy for some time but I’ve just decided to bite the bullet and get better UV filters to protect that front element and I’m glad I did. I was just getting into a hotel in Switzerland with my wife and pulled out my Canon 70-200L F2.8 and took off the lens cap and saw a huge crack. My wife saw that I was concerned, and then saw me unscrew the filter (luckily I just happen to have another one with me) and toss it in the trash and mutter “there goes $80”…. She said you just threw away $80??? I told her that was better than throwing away $2k+ for a new lens. 😂
I do still have filters on for travel but when I want ultimate fidelity, especially with a long lens it comes off!
Hi Simon, Great video! A tip I learned from my late Dad who was an amateur photographer and shot only low ASA slide film. When stationed as an Army doctor in France in the mid-50´s, he liked to shoot stained glass shots, but was considerate enough to not bring a tripod into churches and chapels. I saw him take pictures upside down, with the camera braced on his forehead and asked about it. He said that instead of risking a camera pivoting on his nose, he held it tightly against his forehead, upside down. The forehead, besides being flat, has less softness than the nose and one can concentrate on holding your head steady, like with a dentist's x-ray. Also, using the riflery trick of keeping tension on a strap, is good advice for free-handing. Another tip from Army vet is to relax and breathe easy. He got sharp waterfall pictures at 1/15 sec. Being stunned, I asked what he did in the Army and he said he was a 'marksman'. So there's that, too.
You’ve got YT figured Simon. Short intro explains the plan, tease a “bonus,” invite us to subscribe in a way that’s not pushy but reminds us to do it upfront, samples of your work that show you know what you’re talking about, even music that sets the tone. Of course, your content beyond that continues in its refined quality. I’ve got ideas about what you might do differently, but honestly, what the hell do I know? You seem to have YT on lock.
Haha thanks. None of us are as smart as all of us…suggest away!
@@simon_dentremont I’m curious what your retention is once you cut away to photos and music. If it stays constant, don’t change anything. If you see a drop, I might recommend showing photos during the intro (which you already do sometimes), then maybe include music underscoring your intro. You could still cut away at the musical climax, but then it would be a lot shorter. Of course, if you’re not losing viewers at that moment, don’t change anything. I feel like the “title screen” is a hold over from legacy KZhead, but it seems to have lost favor over the last few years. Just a thought. Seriously though, really excellent stuff. I’m not even a nature photographer, just learning how to shoot photos properly for the first time. Some for my job (do some social media marketing etc) and some for family photos. I’d also like to learn how to do astrophotography. I have a telescope and will probably eventually get a mount for my Sony. Anyway, learned more from you than all the “hotshots” out there. They’re more focused on shooting a “cool” video than informing their audience. It’s a fine strategy, but not for me. I want to learn stuff! Plus, your photos are a cut above. Thank you!
I love your intro, Simon. Seeing not only your excellent shots but bits of video is terrific- I don't get to see many different species of birds and I love seeing the eagle flying in. You follow this wonderful intro with great advice. I tried your bonus tip about the forehead- it works! I was surprised at how sharp the photos were. Thanks.
@@CreativeIsolation my viewership does dip a bit during the music, but picks up after. 75pct of my views are still non-subscribers, so I’m ok if a few people skip it. When I’m more established, I’ll cut it down.
@@simon_dentremont sounds like you’re on it. Not surprised one bit. You’re a pro!
WOW!!! one million!!! 💪 thought I heard billion... (but I know you can do it!) 😀 btw my fav lens is the Canon 70-200 L IS for shooting field hockey.
I'm staying for the bonus tip! ☺️👍
Perfect!
Simply can't get enough of your videos!
Your content is straight and simple to understand. Thank you.
I liked the monopod technique. I haven't bought one yet, for shooting sports photography.
You always know exactly what to say to new and experienced photographers, providing techniques that other YTs don't while also keeping it short and simple at the same time!!
Wonderfully clear and complete. Thank you for helping us all.
Perfect for me to see this before I get my new Nikon Z180-600.❤❤❤😊
Thank you Dr. d’Entremont for this instrumental video and ALL of you videos. You are truly a master of your craft and a very good communicator. Dr. d’ is appropriate, you have earned it
Fantastic basic and practical tips very well presented with zero bs. Thanks a lot.
YOUR VIDÉOS ARE ON MY FAVORITES LIST , thank you so much ,you are a great photographer and teacher ,
Wow, thank you!
Another awesome and helpful video Simon. You are a gifted teacher. I always use mode 2 as I very seldom find myself shooting only birds in flight or perching birds. When doing walk-up or walk-around photography, I find Mode 2 is a good compromise. Encounter photography perhaps sounds more impressive lol You never know what your going to encounter when your walking around or stalking birds so it's best to have all your bases covered best as possible.
There really is some great tips in this video. I particularly liked the monopod techniques and the cereal packet taped to the door to actually test your lens' best aperture. Great work Simon
Wow. Tons of good tips here.
I consider taking my kid's photos as wildlife photography. I've learned more from Simon in this regard than any portrait photographer.
I started shooting my daughter’s soccer games with my Fuji 100-400mm lens last fall. Lots of great tips here that’ll help me improve those shots. Thanks, as always, for your great tips.
Awesome video as always! One thing I wish I'd known about relying on the electronic shutter to avoid vibration is that it comes at a cost in terms of rolling shutter -- especially in contexts like this, where we're trying to capture fast moving subjects.
Thanks a lot for all the explanation. Have a great weekend.
Great video Simon. Well explained and sharpness I think is very important.
Simon, just had the best session of birding to date, watched the bird tips and this and hey presto, the birds must have known i was on a mission, they turned up in droves to be shot sharply, i am sure i have lots to learn and build in to my outings with my camera but the improvements evident today are inspiring, many thanks from Yorkshire.
Thank you Simon. Your videos are always so well presented and information dense. As a teacher, I know that takes work, and I appreciate how thorough and concise you make these lessons.
You are very welcome
Great pro-tips, this is so helpful !!! Tyssm … 👍🏼👍🏼🆙
Game changing tutorials! Thank you for helping so many of us with our content
Glad you like them!
Just Wonderful.
Excellent explanation! Thank you!
Jeez! That was great. Thanks for those tips. The eyebrow tip is gold! 😊❤
Fantastic videos always, a pleasure to watch and especially to learn about photography techniques Great explanation again, so well explained that you want to get back on the track soon to start shooting and testing :) Greetings from Belgium
Thank you for your guidance I have learned so much from your videos!!! :)
Hi Simon. I really enjoy your channel! Great job. I liked the info you had in this one and used it when getting out and bird shooting this weekend. Press it hard and make it hurt. Thanks for the tip to reduce one element of blur!
Very good tips. I am lucky shooter to have a Canon 500mm f/4 lens; it's incredibly sharp if I do my part. I discovered many of these when shooting the moon. Camera shake/vibration was softening its fine detail until I used better technique like you describe. You have a wonderful teaching style, straight to the point, practical advice that works. I'm happy I discovered your channel. I'm now a subscriber.
Mirror Lockup features help with stilling mirror movements.
You’re just brilliant Simon! I always look forward to your latest videos. You never fail to inspire with your enthusiasm and wonderful images. Plus you always give me an extra little nugget of advice to take out into the field. So THANKYOU! ☺️
Wow, thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us Simon. I love your videos! ❤️
Thanks very much!
Hello Simon , great tips and techniques, thank you.
I've been learning so much in the last 6 months watching all your videos. If you provided private lessons online or whatever, I'd join in a 4000th of a second.
Another gem of a tutorial, Simon. You have a concise way teaching your wealth of knowledge to others! I shoot with a monopod a lot of times, your stabilization against the knee was a great tip that I will be trying out.
Thanks very much!
I live in Denmark and always have low-light issues, so learning about proper image stabilization helped me lower my shutter speed for those properly exposed images. Thanks again for the masterpiece of a tutorial, they really help out a ton:D
Great to hear!
Loving it! 😊
Didn't know the eyebrow tip! Will definitely start doing that. Thanks for another killer video!
Merci Simon pour cette vidéo.
Now I understand why they say x stops of image stabilisation! Thanks for the explanation!
Wow. Packed with great info. Must watch more than once.
Awesome, thank you!
Just upgraded to the Canon R6Mark 2 and the RF 100-500 Your tips will be extremely helpful. Thanks, your videos are always so helpful
Great to hear!
Thank you very much. Incredible channel!
watching these videos is really helping my photography, thanks again.
Glad you like them!
I love your videos Simon, always helpful! Reading the comments I can see how many agree, they’re great!
Glad you think so!
I so needed this! Getting my 600mm F/4 tomorrow! I watch and rewatch your videos in my woodshop while I work. Okay, it's more like listening to but the videos are jam packed with solid info! Thank you Simon!
Great lens!
Thanks again Simon. This is one of the best of your many excellent videos! Thanks for your efforts.
Glad you enjoyed it
My Canon 100-400mm ll is by far my favorite lens. And paired with the Canon R7 it's an awesome combination for wildlife photography.
Thank you again Simon! What about a video on Hyperfocal distance, focus scale and where how to set focus point to get all in focus?
Great suggestion!
Great video as always Simon! Thank you for the informative lesson!
My pleasure!
Sharp as always!
Another awesome video Simon - I haven't come across half of those tips anywhere else. Thank you!
Happy to help!
Simon IS stunning,😀👍🌷🌄♥️🦜🌴!!!
Another great educational photo tips video that's engaging! Keep up the great work!
True words Simon. I use auto ISO and shutter speed between 1600 and 2500 and get very sharp images with a tripod or hand held.
Simon, everyone like you. You know that, right? Just a good guy. Great videos too
grate explanation again, many thanks
I looked, but didn't see one. Maybe a video all about the pros and cons of lens hoods. The when and when not to use stuff. Thanks for all your videos Simon!
These tutorials are well packed with top end info. Didn't feel like a 14 minute video. Super stuff.
Glad you think so!
Excellent video Simon :). Full of very practical, useful and helpful advice. Thank you. Not got a super telephoto lens yet. My longest is the Canon RF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM with a Canon R5. Considering the 100-500 F4 for landscape/wildlife.
Excellent tips again Simon. Thank you so much.
My pleasure!
So interesting when you were talking about stabilizing your position. Exactly the same info for the shooting sports especially handguns.
Yes, same for archery, which I used to shoot.
I was really thinking of getting a whole new set of gear! Im a nikon user with tamron 100- 400 lens. But shutter speed makes such a BIG difference in my photos. Thank you for continuing to share your Excellent videos
I watched an older KZhead from you on this topic over the weekend. In that video, you brought up lighting and how important that is. I took that advice and went out near sunset for some bird photos. Wow, you were so right. The lighting made a huge difference. Love your videos.
Wow, thank you!
Thank u Simon for all the videos. They have helped in so many ways in my photography. God Bless u Sir
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the tips! Just picked up a 100-400 for those longer shots!
Canon Rf 100-500 for wildlife (mostly birds) and an occasional landscape shot. Another excellent video!
These are fantastic videos!
Simon I watch a lot of photography videos - yours are some of the best I watch! Thanks
Wow, thanks!
TGThank you a good video with usefull rules
Great work Simon
all i can say is thank you . thank you so much for sharing tips . especially settings tips . because of you i got my first real nature photo today . just a squirrel but perfectly clear on a hand held nikon d5300 with a sigma prime 500 mm ex APO hsm lens . i have a spinal condition and is very hard with lighwieght gear . but the monster sigma stops the hands moving.
More awesome tips, tricks and techniques. Another method of tension for stabilization I have used is a paracord with carabiner to connect to the bottom mount on the camera and a loop to hook around your foot on the other end. Pull up and you have a smoother pan if you don’t have a tripod.
Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
You bet!
Holy cow!! Where have you been all my photographic life??!! Thank you, so much!
Happy to help!
This is really the video I was looking forward to, absolutely informative. I look forward to putting your valuable advice into practice. Thank you very much Mr. Wiki Simon
Glad it was helpful!
I am in love with your videos for how clear yet thorough they are. With being a beginner photographer in using a so-called proper camera, I'm catching up on a decade of learning transferring from phone photography, and your videos are being amazingly helpful and inspirational on my journey.
Wow, thank you!
@@simon_dentremont Do you have any opinions on the new R5 software update? Apparently, it's making the R5 capable of 400mpx images.
@@Sphyxx That’s a neat trick, but the full 45 MP resolution is usually enough for my needs, and I have long lenses if I need more reach. I can see some people using it though.
Happy to say I’ve been implementing all of those tips since I bought my Sony 200-600. And some of them in all of my photography, even when I’m using a 20mm. As always thanks for the tips!!
Happy to help!
Thank you. Brilliant as always.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good pointers Simon.
Thanks for your comprehensive analysis and solutions.
So nice of you
Another great stuff for Simon. Thank You!
Thanks for listening
Thanks Simon, another jam packed full video with amazing tips…never heard the eyebrow technique before …think I might need to start prating this one!🤔
Happy to help!
This video was very clear and helpful for beginners. Lots of valuable tips. Thank you for this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Just started getting into bird photography and I’m having a lot of fun. I will definitely apply a couple of this considerations! Thank you!
Best of luck!
Top shelf information.
Excellent video, as always! I try to like/comment as much as I can to help your channel grow. Keep up the great tutorials!
You rock!
And an additional special thanks for the bendy mono-pod technique demo.
No problem!
I just got a telephoto lens and you truly are a god send.🙏
Welcome!
I like that mono pod trick. I'll be trying that next time I'm out.
Bro you are my favorite education photographer! I love this video so much!
Happy to hear that!
Excellent presentation and practical tips Simon, much appreciated! You earned yourself a subscriber and many more ahead for sure. Keep up the great work! 🥳🙌🏻
Thanks for the sub!
Fantastic advice and video
Thank you so much from Middle Tennessee! Your videos are really helpful.
Glad you like them!