Does Gear Matter? | Pro vs Amateur Motorsport Photography
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- It's competition time! I face off in a motorsport photography competition against JesseGC, a prolific portrait and model photographer from Melbourne to answer the question. Does gear matter? or are experience and practice more important?
The gear being tested in the video above is:
Jesse:
Sony A7IV
Sigma 16mm DC DN
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8
James:
Olympus E-500 (from 2003)
Olympus Digital 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 (Kit)
Olympus Digital 40-150mm f/3.5-5.6 (Kit)
Go check out Jesse on UA-cam and Instagram:
/ jessegc_
/ @jessegc
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It was a ton of fun. Thanks for inviting me out for the challenge and great video!
Any time mate, glad you enjoyed it
My old Canon DSLR taught me so much. Older Cameras definitely still have a place in the world when it comes to teaching new photographers.
Totally agree, it allows to focus more on composition and setting without blasting away with high shutter bursts and other over complicated settings
Definately agree with you there
First time is ALWAYS a learning curve. The more you do it the better you get.
The camera doesn't make the photographer, the photographer makes the camera. You just have to learn the settings of your camera.
I don't have professional top of the line equipment but I can take just as good if not better than professionals. It's all about the vantage points that determine the best shots.
Exactly right, that’s what I want people to take away from this video and my content in general. Gear should never be your first consideration when wondering why your images aren’t coming out right. Look at your techniques and approach first.
Glad you liked the video
Good as video
Man.
And interesting seeing the behind side of your competition
Glad you liked it mate
Great video! I agree. I've got a canon 50D for those wet days, still works ok, not as good as the Sony though 👍Keep up the good work!
Thanks mate, yeah it’s always a bit challenging to go from a system you’re comfortable with to a completely foreign one. But it does push your boundaries.
This is a great break down James and those final selected shots came out amazing. Question for you... I'm looking into buying a camera. Have never owned one. Not looking to be a pro or anything , but would like to have a well rounded camera that I'd have for many years. That said, any recommendations for a solid compact, camera(s) mostly for street photos, travel pics, but can also capture motorsports on occasion without much struggle. It doesn't have to be the newest nor thee most expensive ( preferably not expensive, haha)
As compact as possible. Does something like tht exist?
Or perhaps are there certain key specs I should focus on when browsing for a camera to be able to do these things?
Thank you in advance. Continued success.
In all honesty mate, whatever you can afford will serve you well. I’d recommend using a system that has a lot of lenses available like canon or Sony. Find a camera and lens that’s within your budget and learn the camera and develop your skills
10:45 what? Mate you have to practice more. After some time you should be able to take 1/10, on 200mm. 45mm should not be so hard, unless your hands shake a lot.
By modern standards mate that’s taking into account IBIS and Optical Stabilisation. The old rule of thumb is 1/focal length. I’m not saying it’s impossible, just can be challenging especially with either unfamiliar gear or to those beginning
Will u be back to youtube?
The plan is to get back into it. I’ve unfortunately been a bit busy with some personal things so B once these have cleared up we should be back
@JamesFMedia that would be awsome!! I like your content!! Hope everything is good 🙏🙏