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Michael Cantwell
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Приєднався 7 лип 2011
This channel is dedicated to creating images and words through photography and writing. I'll show you how I edit my images in Photoshop and Lightroom as well as an occasional video on creative writing and motivation.
How do you decide which camera brand to purchase? Also, photo of the month.
In this video I'd like to discuss what I've noticed in recent months how many of the larger You Tube photographers are moving back to Nikon. It's also the monthly video where a few of my subscribers show off their latest images.
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My gear:
Nikon Z8
Nikon Z7II
Nikon Z50 converted to infrared
Nikon 20mm F1.8
Nikon 50mm F1.8
Nikon 85mm F1.8
Nikon 24-120mm F4
Voigtlander 50mm F2 Apo
Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3
FLM tripod
Kase magnetic filters
Shimoda backpack
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My gear:
Nikon Z8
Nikon Z7II
Nikon Z50 converted to infrared
Nikon 20mm F1.8
Nikon 50mm F1.8
Nikon 85mm F1.8
Nikon 24-120mm F4
Voigtlander 50mm F2 Apo
Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3
FLM tripod
Kase magnetic filters
Shimoda backpack
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Відео
What type of photographer are you?
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In this video, let's not talk about what genre of photography that you enjoy but how you see yourself in the world of photography. michael-cantwell.com my gear: Nikon Z8 Nikon Z7Ii Nikon Z5 (infrared) Nikon 35mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 50mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 85mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 24-120 F4 S lens Tamron 70-300 F4.5/6.3 lens Voigtlander 50mm F2 Apo lens FLM tripod Acratech ballhead Shimoda bag
What's your biggest photography weakness?
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In this video, I'll talk about some of my failures in photography and how I learned to fix them. michael-cantwell.com #photography #photographer #nikonz8 My kit: Nikon Z8 Nikon Z7II Nikon Z50 (converted infrared) Nikon 20mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 35mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 50mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 85mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 24-120 F4 S lens Voigtlander 50mm F2 Apo lens Tamron 70-300 F4.5/6.3 lens Kase magneti...
Let's give away a print while discussing why some photographers give away their skills.
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In this video, we will try to figure out why some photographers don't charge for their knowledge and skills. michael-cantwell.com my gear: Nikon Z8 Nikon Z7II Nikon Z50 (converted infrared) Nikon 20MM F1.8 S lens Nikon 35mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 50mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 85mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 24-120mm F4 S lens Voigtlander 50mm F2 APO lens Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.5 lens FLM Tripo Acratech ballhead Kas...
Has my time on YouTube been worth it and other questions.
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In this video, I'd like to thank you for your support and answer a few questions that were submitted to me. michael-cantwell.com My Gear: Nikon Z8 Nikon Z7II Nikon Z50 (converted to infrared) Nikon 20mm F 1.8 S lens Nikon 35mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 50mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 85mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 24-120 F 4 S lens Voigtlander 50mm F2 Apo Lens Tamron 70-300 F4.5/6.3 lens Actratech ball head FLM tipod K...
How the Nikon Z8 and one bird changed my photography.
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In this video, I'll discuss some of the cameras and lenses that I've owned and why the Nikon Z8 helped me learn to love photography again. michael-cantwell.com #photography #nikon #nikonz8 #nikonzcameras My kit: Nikon Z8 Nikon Z7II Nikon Z50 (infrared) Nikon 35mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 50mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 85mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 24-120 F4 S lens Voigtlander 50mm F2 Apo lens Tamron 70-300 F 4.5-6-3...
Why did I get dislikes about the Voigtlander video and photo of the month.
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In this video, I'll discuss an update about the Voigtlander video, the video of the month, broken speakers and your questions. michael-cantwell.com #photography #nikon #cameralens #voigtlander Stock Media provided by Aquilon / Pond5
Did they really discontinue this lens?
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I this video, I'll discuss the possibility of my best lens being out of production. michael-cantwell.com #photography #nikon #voigtlander my kit: Nikon Z8 Nikon Z7II Nikon Z50 (infrared) Nikon 20mm S lens Nikon 35mm S lens Nikon 50mm S lens Nikon 85mm S lens Nikon 24-120 S lens Tamron 70-300 lens Voigtlander 50mm F2 lens Acratech ball head and leveler FLM tripod Shimoda bad Kase filters
Did I succeed in completing the photo challenge?
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A loyal subscriber challenged me to photograph trees in my local area. Not an easy task since we don't have a large variety of trees. How did I do? michael-cantwell.com Music provided by UA-cam beta creator music My kit: Nikon Z8 Nikon Z7II Nikon Z50 (converted infrared) Nikon 20mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 35mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 24-120 F4 S lens Nikon 50mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 85mm F 1.8 S lens Tamron 70...
My favorite Nikon lens for the Z system and the June photo of the month.
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In this video I'd like to discuss what might be the best overall lens for the Nikon Z system and show some images from my subscribers. michael-cantwell.com #photography #nikon #nikonz8 #portraitphotography #landscapephotography #wildlifephotography
Does every pro photographer take an iconic image the same way?
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In this video I'd like to explore some thoughts on what makes up a good image and why every photographer should take images to suit their particular style. michael-cantwell.com #nikon #photography #nikonz8 #iceland #icelandphotography
Iceland photo tour May 2024
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In this video I'll share some of the images I took while traveling in Iceland in May of 2024. Some of the images are from the iconic scenes and some are hopefully some you've not seen in the past. michael-cantwell.com Gear used during the trip. Nikon Z8 Nikon 20mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 50mm F1.8 S lens Nikon 24-120 F4 S lens FLM tripod Acratech ball head and Acratech leveler Kase magnetic filters S...
A grumpy old photographer travels to Iceland
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In this video I'd like to discuss a few things I discovered about visiting Iceland that might help you in a future trip. There are a few photos in this episode, however the next video will have many more images. michael-cantwell.com #nikon #photography #nikonz8 #landscapephotography
Have you taken your best photography yet and the May photo of the month.
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In this video I'd like to discuss if you have done your best photography at this point in your journey or are there better images on the horizon? michael-cantwell.com #nikon #photography #nikonz8 #birdphotography #infrared My gear camera bodies Nikon Z8 Nikon Z7II Nikon Z50 converted infrared Nikon S primes 35 F1.8 50mm F1.8 85mm F1.8 Nikon 24-120 F4 lens for the Z system Tamron 70-300 F4.5-6-3...
Ways to travel with your camera and others.
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In this video, I'll discuss ways that I've traveled with my photography gear and mistakes that I've made that might help you decide your best options. michael-cantwell.com My main photography kit: Nikon Z8 Nikon Z7II Nikon 20mm F1.8 lens for the Z system Nikon 50mm F1.8 lens for the Z system Nikon 85mm F.18 lens for the Z system Nikon 24-120 F4 lens for the Z system Voigtlander 50mm F2 Apo lens...
Infrared photography on a hot afternoon in South Florida
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Infrared photography on a hot afternoon in South Florida
Do you have a photographic personality?
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Do you have a photographic personality?
Is photography a lonely endeavor and April image of the month.
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Is photography a lonely endeavor and April image of the month.
What will happen to your photography?
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What will happen to your photography?
Simon Booth put out a camera bag challenge. Here is my response.
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Simon Booth put out a camera bag challenge. Here is my response.
Impressions of Nikon Z8 after using it 100 times.
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Impressions of Nikon Z8 after using it 100 times.
My favorite Nikon Z lens for bird photography.
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My favorite Nikon Z lens for bird photography.
How I use Adobe Camera Raw to process many of my bird images.
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How I use Adobe Camera Raw to process many of my bird images.
Would you like to learn a new post processing method?
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Would you like to learn a new post processing method?
Are you making the same mistake I made with my photos?
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Are you making the same mistake I made with my photos?
Do you have a camera budget or photography budget?
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Do you have a camera budget or photography budget?
How hard was it take concert photos 40 years ago?
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How hard was it take concert photos 40 years ago?
What can we learn from other photographers?
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What can we learn from other photographers?
I’ve had Nikon film SLR -> Nikon DSLR -> Nikon mirrorless. Staying in one system was most cost effective over decades. While watching some gear youtube videos is entertaining, I’m not that ‘influenced’ by that. Glad I ignored the Nikon-negativity a couple of years ago!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm pleased you followed your best instincts as well.
Like your style. Well done.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nikon was being wrong-footed by Sony. Sony was getting lots of traction because it was making headway in both improving their flawed cameras (every few months) and offering exciting specifications in seemingly super-talented small packages that set a high bar. Nikon had been solid and ever-present but not flashy as a gold standard pro brand. They couldn’t emulate the cheeky upstart by dropping improved iterations of current models every few months nor did they want to. The new Nikons have the excitement and technical chops without breaking Nikon’s traditions and keep the Nikon cachet. The marketing shows serious photographers doing serious work with Nikon tools and that’s a clever win for Nikon. They didn’t become Sony but they borrowed the idea of using UA-cam influencers to revive their market position.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I agree with your assessment.
Use what you have , you never talk about Pentax -
I have spoken about Pentax several times in previous videos. I started with a Pentax K1000 and spoke a few times about how that camera was a blessing in teaching me about the exposure triangle. I loved that camera, however if you are speaking about digital cameras, then you would be correct. Thanks for watching and commenting.
What a great video! I'm on the coast of Massachusetts in early September, 2024, while you're wishing us Happy Holidays at the end of 2023. Isn't UA-cam wonderful. I'm a Nikon DSLR / Z6 shooter, with an occasional Lumix G9 tossed in for local color. At the risk of insulting you.....we're probably within a decade of each other. A lot of beach and grandchildren shots. Thanks for your input and non sales pitch presentation. I'm save this one.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Bob. I've been around the block a few times, so you're probably correct. Good luck with your photography and don't let those grandkids wear you out too much.
Like a lot of people my age, I started out with a Kodak Instmatic 126, which I upgraded to a Minolta Hi-Matic F in the early 70s. When I was ready to move to an SLR I bought a used Nikon FE from my uncle. Sadly, that was stolen before I even finished paying for it. After that I went with a Nikon F3 which I still have today. So when I retired and wanted to update to digital I was drawn to the Nikon Z series. I've had my Z50 for about 6 months now and am enjoying learning what it can do.
Good luck with the Z50. I have one of those, but it's converted to infrared. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Interesting Michael. I have shot with Nikon since 2009 and was desperate for them to enter the mirrorless market. Sticking with them through thick and thin, my patience eventually paid off. I love my Nikon Z8 and Z6III along with some really great lenses. I am so glad I stuck with Nikon.
It's why I say just stick with your gut and don't always follow the herd. All the companies make really good camera bodies these days. For me, it was more, I knew once Nikon began putting effort into making lenses for the Z system, Nikon would be a winner in my mind. They always make good lenses even if at times they lag behind in the camera body department.
Not another Yellow Shimoda Backpack - that was funny. 😀
I'm still waiting for mine. LOL. I only have a blue one that I paid for with my own money!
loved the photo of sheep from marcus grandon. was that a slow shutter shot?
Thanks for the comment. I'm sure Marcus will be pleased. My guess is that he will see this and comment. Here are the settings that he sent to me when submitting the photo. Nikon Z8 ,100-400mm Nikkor S, 1.4x Teleconverter, @560mm, f/8, 1/1600 sec, ISO 10,000. I hope that helps. Anything more, and I'll let Marcus comment.
I salute you, brother, I am happy to have gone with Nikon and stuck with them even though people are STILL trying to convince me that Nikon this and to try this and that, I'm loyal because I love what I get from their cameras and lenses, I don't really care what anyone shoots with, but all I know is, I am in love with the images I get from my gear, and don't care how "heavy" the ZF or Z8 or 85 1.2 or 50 1.2 may be, to each their own.... If you nit pick about anything, you will never be happy, and that nitpickiness can be really expensive lol... so yeah, there are not perfect cameras, but we should listen to our mind and heart and go with what we like, and not what others tell you to go with :) cheers!
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, there is a line between listening to what others think, yet still remembering it's you who has to be happy with the results.
Thanks Michael, I really enjoyed this and the previous video. Well if I'm honest all your content is excellent. Just celebrated my 70th birthday on Thursday and realised that I need to get out more with the camera. A bit of a computer nerd and I spend far too much time in front of the screen and it's not healthy. Your comment about getting out more in the fresh air and using the camera as a reason to get some exercise is something I am going to take on board and put into action. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Alan. Happy birthday and I'm pleased you could take something from the videos. Good luck and yes I found I was sitting behind the computer too much too.
Would like to understand the street photography of famous photogs most of it out of focus, most poor lighting, and some their composition makes you scratch your head because of others attraction.
Maybe that's why I can't bring myself to do it. LOL
One thats not worth a dam at 82
Awe, I'll bet that's not true.
I guess that's Rob R lucky hat.
I haven't heard from him yet, but I did from others. So maybe lucky for others. Thanks for watching :)
Here is the photographer I mentioned in case anyone is interested. www.iuriebelegurschi.com/
What a great video and true to heart. As much as I hate to say, I'm one such photographer who has sold his images at a discounted price mainly to friends and family. Over the past couple of years I have changed that philosophy. I don't sell near as much, but I don't do photography as a living, so any sales is like an unexpected gift. To all the photographers out there take it from a reliable source, he's right don't sell yourself short! If would like the name of the photographer you discussed in your video or maybe his website - Thanks.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I guess everyone has to determine what they think their work is worth, but I know when you feel like people are taking advantage of you, it's time to rethink your own worth. Years ago, I made the mistake of sending off several of my baseball prints to a "friend" and all I got in return was a comment of how they thought I would have sent more and larger prints. I think I sent more than 5 and didn't even charge for postage. It really opened my eyes. The site for the gallery is: iuriefineart.com/collections. I'm still looking for the name of the photographer again but its likely on that site.
Here is the photographer www.iuriebelegurschi.com/
Thanks. Answered the question with pertinent examples what I was looking for. Otherwise, most videos just beat around the bush and also taking much time by blah blah...
Thanks for watching and I'm glad it helped. Good luck.
That's the thing; people look at a photo and think the photographer just points and clicks, and it's something they could pull off. Yeah...not quite. 😏 As an amateur, I'll provide free images to the group of kids I started photographing and put up with me early on this journey. But as I'm starting to get offers for paid work, your words and advice will live in the back of my head.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I've given away more than my share of sports photos to kids or their parents. Everyone has to do what they feel is right for them but I do think there is a limit to everyone's generosity. Take care and good luck with your photography.
Hello Michael many congratulations on reaching the 1,000 subscribers on your excellent channel. Really enjoy your content and style of delivery. Based in the UK I am celebrating my 70th birthday this month and just treated myself to the Nikon Z8 after trading in my Z6II. Really enjoyed your review of the Z8 and other related topics. Keep up the good work. Thanks again for all your hard work.
Happy birthday and good luck with the new camera. It will feel a touch heavier that the Z6II but it wont take long for you to get used to it. I hope it ends up being the right decision for you and thanks for watching and your kind words.
Dear Michael, my name is Nimrod Oren from Israel, and I am one of your 1000 followers. Maybe I didn't comment on all the great videos you uploaded but I saw them all and enjoyed the beautiful way that suited me so well because first of all I have the very same cameras and a large part of the lenses you presented to us. We both have a similar taste in choosing the locations and like you I also have 9 grandchildren in number and they are my models. Like you, I also travel the world, especially in interesting countries in the East, such as Vietnam, China, Japan, India, Thailand, many countries in Europe, the USA, etc. And every evening when I return to the hotel I continue until the wee hours of the night to edit them in Photoshop. I lived in Wellington Florida in 2007 2008 and before that in Boca Raton for over a year but unfortunately then I didn't take pictures like I do now. I would be very happy if you continue to produce more films and I promise to be one of those followers who will enjoy watching them. Take care dear man. Nimrod
Thank you for watching and your lovely comment. Whenever I get a comment like yours, it fuels my ambition to continue to create more videos. I recorded 2 earlier today that will be out in future weeks. I hope that you will enjoy them. Please be safe in your part of the world. I would imagine you have some anxious days and nights right now. Yes, if you lived in Wellington and Boca then you would know where I live. I'm in between those two places on the map. Thanks again and reach out anytime. I do enjoy hearing from people like yourself. Good luck with all those grandkids.
Nice video .❤️I have z 24-70/4 and z 24-200 z180-600 and the most recent 105/2.8 macro. My next one will probably be z 85/1.8 but a used one.
thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with your photography. I had the 105 and sold it. I wasn't using it enough but it's a nice lens. I've thought about the 180-600. If I were to get another lens it would likely be that one but again, I'm not sure I would use it enough to warrant owning it. I already have too many lenses. LOL.
Congratulations for 1k subscribers. Nice!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck to you.
Congratulations for 1000 subscribers. I bump into your channel when I move to Nikon and was trying to find what would suits me, and you helped a lot. I`m a hobbyist that is undefined in the pictures I take. I like to walk the streets and photography and I like to do the same when I am on vacations... And that`s fine with me... That gives pleasure, keeps me focus on what is going on around me and if I pursue at the end a certain genre, that`s fine as well. What I enjoy in your channel was your simplicity, your clarity, your wisdom and experience. I highly value that and keep yourself in that path. Congratulations again!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad that I might have helped you in some small way.
Congratulations Mike. Glad you achieved your goal. Thanks for the informative channel.
Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Congrats Mike!!
Thanks Lou
Congratulations Michael, love your photography.
Thanks for watching and your kind words.
Huge congrats on 1K!!! 💙💙💙
Thanks Marcus.
Congrats 🎉. Next goal ... 2k?
Thanks for watching and my next goal is to wake up tomorrow morning. LOL
@@MichaelCantwellWell, that's a given, right?
congratulations!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I shoot mainly circus and have a Z6 II with the 24-120 f4 as my lens. I was thinking of something with a bit more reach but can't quite push the button on the Tamron. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching. I'm not sure if I mentioned it in the video or not, however there is a difference in focus speed between the Tamron and the Nikon 24-120. The Nikon is faster at least when shooting birds. I would suspect it would be the same indoors for fast moving objects in a circus. Also, because the Tamron is not a constant F4 like the Nikon, be aware that you will lose one or more stops of light. Thanks again.
Hey Mike and friends, Can shoot sports and wildlife with the Z7ii, but to be successful need to use manual and crank up the shutter speed. Also, use the dynamic focus, using the back button focus. Use the 200-500 mm lens, which is sharp in good light. Love the 24-120 s lens for a walk around. Likely will add the 100-400 s lens (maybe the 180-600 later down the rd). Also, down the road, would like to either add the Z8 or 9. Anyway, it is do-able with the Z7ii, but lots easier with those other faster camera bodies for sure 👍🏼 Nicely done vid ⭐️
Thanks for watching and commenting. I do agree, yes, you can photo birds with the Nikon Z7II with the 24-120. My issue was that I was using the older Nikon 80-200 F.2 F lens that has a very slow motor compared to the newer lenses. It took too long to focus. I had the same issue with the 24-200 in that the 24-120 does pick up focus faster. You combine that with the Z8 and it really improves trying to photograph sports and birds. Sometimes it's hard to quantify things in a short video, especially when I'm walking around without notes and only thoughts in my head. Since that's the way I write my novels (with mostly scenes in my head) I sometimes don't remember everything I want to say in the way I say it in the videos. With books, I can go back and edit and do rewrites :) But yes, you can use the Z7II for moving objects, but I do prefer the Z8. For landscapes, travel, portraits, there is little to no difference between the 2 cameras other than the size and weight.
Why don't you consider 180 to 6 00 it's great lens erotic month ago and it gives really great result
Largely based on your rave reviews of the Voigt 50mm APO Z lens I went ahead and preordered one this week, now that a new shipment (probably the last!) is coming to CameraQuest next week. I am slowly building a new system around the Nikon Zf for landscapes and general walking around, having come from the Nikon F3. For me, the tactile shooting experience is almost as important as the final image result, so I am especially keen to get beautifully made MF lenses with aperture rings for my new Z kit..Thanks for your enthusiastic, insightful comments and comparisons with other fine lenses for the Z system. It's so refreshing to get genuine, heart-felt impressions from an experienced photographer not trying to make a buck or curry favor with the big manufacturers. I enjoy your style and sharing your photo journey.
Thanks very much for watching my videos and good luck with the Voit lens. I love that lens. I'm likely going to do another video about it in the near future while walking around town with it. I figure I should practice what I preach about my gear by using what I recommend in videos. I've always enjoyed the Voigtlander line of lenses. This is my 3rd one, first specifically for the Z mount. I've considered the 75mm, but I love the 85mm 1.8 Nikon. Since I use the 85 mostly around my grandkids, the AF on the 85mm comes in handy. I do feel the same with you in the one of my favorite parts using the Voigtlander lenses is the tactile shooting experience. I'm afraid too many photographers have moved away from understanding the benefits of enjoying the feeling of taking it all in before taking and or creating and image. Good luck with the lens. I hope it's what you are anticipating.
@@MichaelCantwell Thanks a lot Michael. I'll look out for your next videos highlighting these awesome Voigt lenses. Now that Nikon has had such a great success wth the Zf, I really hope they will offer a "classic" line of lenses that have satisfying clicky aperture rings (like the vintage AI and AIs lenses), with much better build quality than the plasticky 28mm and 40mm muffin lenses, and still fairly compact and not too heavy. Or at least work out a license for Sigma to offer their lovely Contemporary line optimized for the Z system. But the Voigt lenses are wonderful and seemingly a perfect fit for the Zf. I'd love to see Cosina introduce a superb compact 28 mm lens (f/2?) optimized for the Z sensors. I'm also very surprised Cosina has discontinued the Z line of APO Lanthars (35mm and 50mm at least). The Nikon 1.8 S lenses are fine enough and have full AF with 5-axis IBIS vs, only 3-axis for the Voigt Z lenses), costing hundreds less, so I'm sure the great majority newcomers to the Z cameras will tend to buy these full-featured Nikon lenses. MF lenses are pretty intimidating and demanding for most, especially for moving subjects. Even you admit they require practice to focus well.
@@RBRowe7 Seems everything needs practice to improve :) I too hope that Cosina continues putting out Voigtlander lenses for the Z mount. My hunch tells me that they will eventually release an updated version of the 50 and 35 lenses. They were too good to discontinue. I'll be curious to see if they release a 125mm lens like they had for the F mount. It might depend on how well Nikon does with the 135mm Plena. I have no clue how they make decisions on what to release, but I would assume being able to make a profit is near the top of the list. I've debated on selling my Z7II and picking up a ZF but so far I've resisted. I use the Z8 the vast majority of the time, though I could see myself taking a ZF with one or two Voigtlander primes on a cruise vacation where you're mostly wandering around towns. I'd prefer the Z8 and the 24-120 and something else on a photo vacation. Thanks again for staying in touch.
A few times I had the feeling that a bird putted himself in front of me so that I could take a picture of him... I`m sure your story and relationship with Henry is legit 🙂 Animals in general are quite intelligent and they find ways to connect and communicate 🙂
Thanks for watching and commenting. It's funny, for two days while I was trying to think about and create the video about Henry, he wanted no part of me. Then after I uploaded the video, he went right back to allowing me wander around and take images. I made one of my favorites of him (I assume Henry is a male, who knows) the next time I went looking for him. It was too late to include it in the video. I will say however that there is one fisherman, who is in Henry's territory, who Henry will allow to get close while fishing. I can also get close, but other than the two of us Henry is as skittish as the other 2 or 3 herons I see along the lake. They all have their own territories. When I say Henry will talk with me, he does squawk at me at times when I'm talking with him. He usually then squawks just before lift off to fly away but most of the herons do that, but not all. Anyway, thanks for checking in and your thoughts, much appreciated.
@@MichaelCantwell My pleasure. Your vídeos have taught me a lot. I’m o hobbyist and I do prefer Nikon cameras after trying some other brands. I don’t have the luck to live near wildlife but if we pay attention animals and birds, it’s noticeable that they behave in very special and interactive way 😀. It’s all about the person 😄
@@americosequeira8670 Thanks. I'm glad you learned something. I've learned some from watching videos on UA-cam, but mostly I learned by then taking it out in the field and trying what I learned from the videos. I will always say however, the most I ever learned was using a Pentax K1000 with T-Max black and white film. Learning the exposure triangle to me is maybe the best lesson. None of the other things matter if your exposures always need a lot of work in post. Thanks again. Good luck with your photography.
@@MichaelCantwell I try to go out and take pictures as much as I can. Now, besides the technical aspects of photography I have to learn about the cameras I use. But I'm motivated to learn both and keep improving. I also learn that photography is a good way to stay fit 😀
@@americosequeira8670 Learning your camera and lenses are important, but to keep moving the legs while learning is more important. Smiles.
I hope @nikonusa stumbles and recognizes this video. The emotions, the learnings, the story. This is why we take pictures.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Nikon ignores me and that's ok. I take photos for me and sometimes for others, not for camera companies.
Quite an inspirational story! I'm happy to learn how a bird and a camera brought so much photographic joy. I can totally relate. Prior to switching to mirrorless with the Z8 nine months ago, I was primarily a landscape and cityscape shooter with a bit of still life sprinkled in for good measure. Now? I'm a birder and it's all due to the Z8. I never attempted birds with my D810, but I'm so happy with the way I can now nail sharp eyes in birds. I was happy shooting landscapes, but now I'm able to push the limits to new genres. I've also started shooting astro for the first time ever, and it is so much fun. Honestly, the Z8 has been a huge inspiration for me. I just love shooting with it even more than using my beloved D810. And I haven't even started shooting video with it yet!
Hey Marcus. Always good to hear from ya. Yeah, I just got back from following Henry around for about 30 minutes. He wasn't having much luck fishing and went and hid in some weeds to cool down. I found a younger heron about a mile away, but that bird didn't like me within 20 feet and flew off. He was a young bird from a nearby nest. I think. Henry needs to teach the young ones that I'm no harm to them. LOL. Glad to know you're shooting away though. I'm sure there a lot of photographers who feel inspired by the Z8. I still contend it doesn't make you a better photographer by its design. I think it makes you want to photograph more, get more keepers, which in turn inspires you to try hard and, in the end, that's what makes you a better photographer. People can argue back and forth about is it the gear, I guess I could argue both sides. However, in the end, you have to enjoy your photography, or the gear will only collect dust. You still must practice your craft to get better.
Thanks for your videos and stories. You are a good man. God bless you Michael
Thanks for being a loyal watcher and your kind words. It's people like yourself that keep me wanting to continue to make videos.
Thanks, Michael. Informative and valuable advice. Points toward dedicated converted infrared camera.
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with your photography.
What a wonderful frank, well grounded and explained video! Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights. I'm wondering what smallish sling bag(s) you would use for a trip to Europe, or general walk around landscapes, if you were to carry your Z7, Nikon 24-120 f/4, and maybe also the Voigtlander 50mm f/2 APO along? Now that I am past 65, i am trying to plan a new Z system and bag combo that would not weigh me down too much or be too bulky and would therefore be more likely to be used often, even for casual walks.
Thanks for watching and commenting. That's a hard one for me to answer because when I usually travel it's me driving. I can take a backpack in the car and if I hike, I take the backpack. When on a cruise, I normally pick one lens and walk around with that and leave the rest on the ship. For Iceland, I had a car and took everything in the backpack. I do have one shoulder bag, but I don't often use it. I picked it up at Best Buy many years ago. I find at least for me, the backpacks are easier on the back if I'm taking more than one camera and lens. That's just me though. I know what you mean about not wanting to carry around a big kit, it's why I generally take one camera and lens when walking around a town if on a cruise and take a full backpack when I'm traveling in a car. Sorry I wasn't more help, but I rarely take a shoulder bag. I know they are popular with some people, but not me. Maybe some others can chime in and help you.
@@MichaelCantwell Thanks for your thoughtful reply. I definitely can understand that a heavy, bulky sling bag can get very tiring fast, and backpacks are better for aging frames. I love your channel--subscribed!.
@@RBRowe7 Thanks for subscribing. Hopefully I can keep your interest. The next video I think will be about my pal Henry... he's a bird. smiles.
The crow is on Google's payroll 😉. Keep up the great content Mike!
Hey Lou, at this point I wouldn't past much past them. I swear either that crow or other dark shadows don't want me to get to 1000 subs. Lol. Thanks for putting in your images and saying hello. Take care.
This is supposed to be a photography channel, right? You're white, you're wearing all white and there's mostly white clouds in the background. What's wrong with you and why should anyone listen to anything you say about photography?
Maybe the dislikes were directed at Voigtlander for discontinuing the two APO-Lanthar Nikon Z lenses. Your video was excellent and informative. Perhaps they disliked the news you accurately conveyed 🤷♂️
Thanks, I hadn't thought of it from that side. Thanks for watching and commenting with your kind words.
Very Helpful!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
voigtlander frequently discontinues its lenses: adds new ones, changes it optical formulas: has single and multi-coated variants. I like to buy m mounts, just because they have been a standard forever. Plus they are adaptable to every other brand
Yeah, they do, but that doesn't mean that I have to like it. LOL. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for your videos, for your stories. Health and peace to your family.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Best to you as well.
Super cool prints. I’d better apply, but I have to remember which questions to answer. I don’t have a Voitlander, but this video made me interested in them. Those b&w shots are Lieca-like on a Nikon, and a 50mm prime is my favorite. That’s why I have the Nikon 50mm 1.8 S.
HA. I think you've already qualified, Marcus! I like the Voigtlander a bit more than the Nikon, but it's a close call. Unless you use 50mm a lot then I'd stick with the Nikon. If you want that tad extra pop (separation between the subject and background) that you get with the Voigtlander, then try to find one before they are gone.
@@MichaelCantwell Thanks! Great advice. Becuase I've really just moved to mirrorless with the Z8 in December, I'm gonna keep shooting with what I have, which is the Nikon 50mm 1.8. I did look around for a used Voigtlander 50mm, but didn't see much in my local area.
@@marcusgrandon3640 I haven't sold my Nikon version. That should tell you something. Besides, I use the Nikon to film my videos like this one where I'm sitting indoors and not in my dark office.
I love the Voigtlander Z mount APO lenses. I feel very lucky to have all three. That 50mm just performs outstandingly well (from a technical perspective) while still having a beautiful character. And the 35mm is almost always in my bag when I travel. It’s not as razor sharp wide open as the 50mm (only slightly less so), but it has such a beautiful rendering that it just doesn’t matter. In fact, I struggled to wrap my head around the 35mm focal length for the longest time and with the Voigtlander APO everything just clicked; I suddenly “got it.” Anyway, I hope, as you suggest, this just means there are updated versions on the horizon. Beautiful prints, by the way! Cheers!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I once owned the 58mm and the 40mm for the F mount. I sold them when I migrated to the mirrorless system and jumped all over the 50mm F2 as soon as it was made available. I never bought the 35 because I have always tended to shoot far more at 50mm then 35. I have the Nikon version of the 35mm, but I might sell it off and pick up a copy of the Voigtlander 15mm. I realize plenty of people know about the value of the Voigtlander lenses, however I still think they are one of the best kept secrets when it comes to excellent lenses. Thanks again.
Thanks for the referral to Photographing Iceland. My copy arrived today. Looking forward to hours of reading and planning.
So you are making a video about a camera that you haven’t used.
If you listen closer, I think you will find that this is more of a first impressions video than a review. I later do a review of the Z8 after using it for several months. You will see that I do use it in the video. Thanks for watching and commenting.
You’re so right!
Thanks for watching and commenting.