Yes, the video is about wide angle composition and it’s great but there is another issue here. Freebies! I don’t know whether Nigel’s Hasselblad equipment was a freebie or purchased with his own money. If it was his own purchase then good for him. If it was a freebie then I have sufficient of an old-fashioned puritanical streak to think shame on him. I think the likes of Heaton, Popsys and Hardcastle, possibly Danson, accepting mega-expensive freebies is no different from our glorious Prime Minister (I’m from the UK) accepting £30k’s worth of clothes, shoes, tickets to Taylor Swift concerts for which he has been rightly derided. I think it’s time for me to start unsubscribing from a few UA-cam channels!
@@billwinward9324 It's no different from any other sponsorship. Except instead of advertising some service so he can pay for nice gear, they just directly give him the gear.
Great tips! To all the people complaining about his use of the Hasselblad camera - you can frame exactly the same compositions using a regular camera and lens. No need to cry abou it.
@@RichardTaylorFrank They've spent years providing pretty much free education and entertainment, so they absolutely deserve these cameras. If you see that as elitist, that's on you. Personally, I'm not against elites, as long as they're impressive and deserving-and Nigel certainly is. Good for him.
Your attention to composition detail simply blows my mind. Granted, I've been thinking about things like this for thirty seconds, after just pointing and shooting with high-end hobbyist gear for thirty years, but already, you've raised me from novitiate to acolyte just from watching your amazing work, with care. In only weeks, you've transformed my shots from "Our trip to Yellowstone, 1973" slide show into "Wow Dad, those are amazing!" No doubt, Lightroom is a HUGE difference maker, but GIGO, right?
Nigel , the subject I’ve been waiting for you to video ! Well done my friend it’s always good to see different perspectives and what you can do with what on its face were relatively difficult conditions light wise and subject wise but by using simple objects up close such as rocks trails or grasses it works ! Best …
Thanks Nigel for sharing your advice about wide angle lenses. Like you mentioned it’s not easy, but I´m trying to shoot more and more at wide angle (I prefer long focals, so it’s a total opposite for me). Beside, I don’t get it why there is so much angry reactions in the comments, just because he is toying with an Hasselblad? As long as the 25min of video, I didn’t noticed it was about a sponsoring. He could use any other camera brands, the subject was « wide angle shot ». And that’s precisely what was coverded in this video. It the only reason I follow photograpers like him: they talk about their passion for photography first, and camera gear in second.
Very good lesson! A clever piece of advice using your phone to frame your image to know where to start with your main camera (and tripod). What a time saver! Beautiful images too! 👍
Great video. Why can’t folks understand it has nothing to do with the equipment. It is wonderful insights into planning, composition, focal lengths and set-up. Beautiful shots as well. Thank you.
Dear Nigel, I have 2 books of yours which show in practice what you explain in this video. But the video is required and is excellent in so far as it helps photographers to understand and learn what is essential in order to develop their skills: What do I need to do, what do I need to watch out for in order to become a good landscape photographer? How can I even improve a landscape composition which is already a good one? You have done a great job in showing and explaining all these things in relarively little time and in a highly understandable way. Thank you very much, and: compliments!
Another excellently thoughtful, practical video for us Nigel. Thank you. When is the next camper van update planned for please? I am enjoying these last few weeks though don’t get me wrong!
Thanks Nigel. I just got a super wide lens for my apsc nikon and I'm off to Snowdonia in a week or so! Your timing is perfect and your tips really well explained. 👍
Always like when you cover wide lenses - recently shot some coastal sea scape stuff and the two final images I chose I really thought about the foreground, middle and background from your previous compositional episodes - one is clearly stronger due to having a really decent set of leading lines where as the other one that’s not as strong isn’t quite there, super simple tips to improve your landscape photography explained well
One of the best videos I've seen on achieving wide angle compositions. Thanks Nigel. With regard to your last comments about dead space and cropping - would you ever consider using Transform to keep the wide angle feel while cropping?
Correct, the use of the wide angle lens is not learned from night to the morning, it is a long time we need to make good photographic compositions. By the way, grateful for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Florida
Hi Nigel, the right moment to get good tips from you in handling foregrounds using a wide angle lens. A few months ago I bought a Z6III and a Z 6 17-28 mm F2.8 lens. This lens was a real discovery of experimenting with perspectives, as I normally use the Z6 and the Z 24-70 f4, and the Z 24-200 f 4-6.3. Your story now confirms my interest in widening perspectives by going closer to the foreground and telling othere stories with my landscape images. Bert.
Another Hasselblad video. I suppose Hasselblad is doing a media blitz with all the landscape photographers. I'm sorry, that camera will never be in my budget. As I mentioned, medium format is different shooting than full frame. Don't get me wrong. I love your videos but I relate better to your Nikon full frame.
Last year it was Nikon and everybody started shooting those... IQDS - Image Quality derangement Syndrome. A 40mp APS-C will print fine art quality at 300dpi to 17x22. Anything more is wasted.
@@EdwardMartinsPhotography Since he is a Nikon Ambassador I'm quite surprised he's featuring a Hasselblad. Since I've seen quite a few landscape photographers showcasing this Hasselblad lately it appears it's a media blitz by Hasselblad. From what I hear about being a Nikon Ambassador from another professional photographer I am really surprised about this. The pro I'm referring to refused to be a Nikon Ambassador as he wanted to try different cameras and do videos about them. He, in his own words, didn't want to be stuck with just showcasing Nikon. Could it be that Nigel's relationship with Nikon has ended or is ending?
I love this video. You have done an excellent job of finding the most exciting compositions. I’ll be using your thoughts with my wide angle on my Nikon D850. Thank you! As far as I’m concerned, your commentary works for any camera with a wide angle lens👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Hi Nigel, thanks for another great and informative video! You mentioned aspect ratio. I am interested how you select it: in the field or during editing. Do you prefer certain aspect ratios for specific subjects? Do you only use the standard aspect ratios like 3:4 or 2:3 or do you freely select it? I would appreciate if you tell a little bit about this.
Enjoyed the video and its tip on composition however, you mentioned early on in the video ap-c cameras and your Z8 and how you were going to show the differences on focus and depth of field but didn't unless I missed it...apologies if I did. 😮
Thanks! Enjoyed the video, Glad to see medium format, had the opportunity to see prints from a Fuji GFX100S, as well as Z8, Yes there are subtle differences that make it worth it, it's different tools for different projects. Looking forward to seeing more Hassy captures as well as Nikon from your road trips. I hope Fuji and Phase One sends you a cameras to try too. I don't understand why people complain, I enjoy seeing new tools used to convey your vision!
I enjoyed your video and found the guidance very helpful for my wide angle photography. Wouldn't it be great if Nikon could produce a medium format camera which Z mount lens could be fitted and was reasonably-priced 😀
Did I miss the APSC bit? Being drawn more towards UA-camrs like Henry and Ian as it’s more relatable and real world with affordable kit. I could spend four times the amount I have on a Hasselblad Earth but my results wouldn’t be four times better or more importantly, my overall enjoyment so I don’t know whether to laugh at or feel sorry for photographers who delude themselves that they will. Very informative video but think I’ll stick to my 70-200mm where I can pick out the best bits in a scene and use the compression to suck in all the goodness.
Keep it real. What do you shoot when Hasselblad and Nikon DONT send you free gear??? Ian, Henry and Andy Mumford have some integrity for sure, AOWS is another Photographer I respect.
One of the first lenses I bought for my Z7 was a 14-30 because I thought that's what I needed for landscape photography. So far, it has been my least used lens. I can't afford much, so I also have a 24-200, which I use quite a bit. I was thinking about trading the 14-30 for something else, but this video has convinced me to go out and use only the 14-30 for a while. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.
That was very helpful and well explained, if only I had see this a week ago when wandering around Swaledale where there were loads of waterfalls and old mine workings. P.S regarding your woodland LUT’s have you ever considered doing them for other non ADOBE applications such as DXO?
Good tips. Nice use of the phone. That looks like a SF Giants hat, Ive seen you a few different ones eith the same logo. You're obviously not in San Francisco so I'm curious whats the deal with thise hats?
I find that it's a struggle to get a picture of a good foreground leading into a great landscape, rather than a photo of the foreground, but with a pleasant backdrop. If the foreground becomes the subject then it ends up as a photo of a rock/branch etc that underplays the incredible vista behind it.
Wow, never seen so many whiners because of the use of a specific camera brand. I watch this channel for other reasons than what gear is used but a lot of people seem very upset. Don't know what's wrong with them, but I guess they're jealous. Thanks for sharing Nigel, another great video! I'm thankful for all the effort you put in your videos, I've learnt so much from this channel. And I don't shoot Hasselblad or Nikon.
It is called ‘free speech’ and simple observation. Have you not noticed how many UA-cam photographers have suddenly been loaned a Hasselblad to use? It is a camera way outside the pockets of most people who watch these channels. It is a shame that the photographers don’t concentrate on producing videos that improve people’s photography more, rather than using gear which the majority cannot afford. Having said that, Nigel Danson is not particularly ‘gear’ oriented, but as a general rule, critical comments are valid.
@@petercollins7848 I certainly have noticed that, but it doesn't bother me AT ALL. Why would it matter that they use a camera most people will never own? The exact same compositions and theories can be applied to whatever camera or brand you use. Stop focusing so much on gear, cause it doesn't matter for crying out loud. To me it looks like all these comment sections get infested by jealous whiners, for no reason. Anyone who's given a new Hasselblad will obviously use it, I would too.
@@edc641 Yes you are right, it doesn’t bother YOU at all. But what you are trying to do is restrict other people’s opinions. If you cannot see that then I am sorry for you. That is what ‘comments’ are all about, not sycophantic agreement with everything the video says.
@@petercollins7848 I'm not restricting anyone's opinion. But I'd like to hear why it's a problem that a certain camera model is used that a lot of people can't afford? So far no explanation on what the problem actually is? Some people can't afford the Z8 Nigel is using constantly in his videos. No whining about that, but as soon as the Hasselblad was introduced people turn into children, crying like crazy. It's hilarious, that camera is "out of reach" for me too but I just don't see what the problem is!? It's like people think you need to have the Hasselblad to be able to understand what Nigel's saying? Unless you own that model you have no use of his videos? It's absolutely ridiculous.
@@edc641 No it isn’t! UA-cam photographers make a lot of money, and seem to be able to buy ridiculously expensive cameras or get them given to them. They pretend that they are making videos to help us with our hobby with our modest equipment, but it is all a front to expand their subscribers and income. Personally I am sick of it and I am going unsubscribe to most of those I have been following for years. I will only watch those who actually believe in taking ‘photographs’ and not producing a comedy video or introducing, yet again, 5 more ‘tricks’ to help us take photos!
I realize that you need all of the DR you can muster in your location. It would be a great test for you and those of us who only have a Z9/Z8 to see the difference. We're all photographers of the environment we live in. I wouldn't want to be the type of photographer who needs to fly around the world for 'the shot'! So many live on the backs of other taxpayers.
Keep up with the tips and advice which we can apply - whatever camera we use. Useful advice to encourage more use of my wide lens rather than hug my 70-200 endlessly 😂
Well done for gaining support from Hasselblad. I fully understand that UA-cam and photography is your job providing you and your family with the income that this provides…. However I no longer see the point in watching vlogs using high ticket items such as Hassleblad XD2’s or whatever. The explorer is roughly £12750.00, add the lens you’re talking about then add on another £6500.00. So getting advice on using £19500.00 worth of kit is a bit pointless for the vast majority.
What is it these days that everyone is shooting Hasselblad at the moment? At least people I follow like you Nigel, Thomas Heaton, Gavin Hardcastle, etc... Always a big fan of yours when it comes to technique and composition but sometimes a bit confused when it comes to different camera gear...
I’m just curious, those of you who are so upset about the Hasselblads, do you stop watching your favorite sports figure when they get top of the line equipment? I’m thinking probably not. So, why be so upset when these pro photographers get top notch gear? Again, just curious. I know that if someone gave me the same clubs as Tiger Woods, I wouldn’t be able to play like him. The equipment doesn’t make the athlete just as it doesn’t make the photographer. Dedication, passion and hard work make the individuals who they are in their field. Not the equipment. Would it be nice? Yes. But it’s not a necessity. These UA-camrs work hard to put out videos, they’ve earned the recognition. I’m sure I will get lambasted for my opinion, but I am allowed to have one. Thanks for the great video Nigel!!
@@timothykieperWhile I do agree with you on the sports field being way, way overpaid, I can’t say that I agree with your sentiment in this situation. These guys are just trying to make a living while at the same time providing us with education in the photography field, at no cost to us. If you go to a sports event, (which I don’t) it is anything but free. I see it as though these guys are getting paid from sponsors/vendors instead of us as viewers. Thanks for the reply. 🙂
Mate I'm a lad from a background that doesn't suit the average landscape photographer I'm not amazing and magical at what I try to do. But I'm a joiner and when I listen to podcasts the mass majority of worldwide people who enjoy it from a from more office based High income end of the world. And that doesn't bother me. I have a canon 80d some lenses and just crack on. I should feel like a underdog watching listing pods vlogs etc but then I think I build the houses buildings that everyone has a poo in.😂 never get down just change angles buddy. ❤
I would like to know if you can keep the Hasselblad lens? Some famous UA-cam photographers got Hasselblad gear for free in the the last weeks. So Anthony Gugliotta (unboxing my dream camera). He communicated clearly that he could keep the Hasselblad camera, etc. If that‘s in your case the same, I think we should know for transparency reasons.
The fist shot is perfect! I think we can overthink shots too much. It would be great on any media advertising the Lake District. So many wide-angle shots overemphasise the foreground and look weird, your first shot looks ‘normal’ - just as you almost might see it with your eyes. But overall the video makes us focus on composition, which is the most important thing in a pleasing photo. And as another comment has said, “please, no more Hasselblads”!
I have the X2D with the XCD25V lens which is awesome! I have the longer XCD lenses too, and don't see a need for the short zoom. prove me wrong ! Was that an iPhone app that you were using?
I’m not worried about the Hasselblad. It’s unlikely I’ll ever be splashing out on a Z8 never mind a Hasselblad but I haven’t heard too many complaints about photographers using high end full frame cameras, it’s just what you’d expect a pro to be using. I think it’s interesting to learn about different cameras and formats even if I’m not using them myself and I think Nigel’s tips are very helpful and would apply whatever camera you are using. But Nigel you did say something at the beginning about mentioning differences in focus between medium format, full frame and APS-C which would have been interesting and I don’t think you actually covered it later.
Oh dear another "ive got a Hasselblad" video. How do so many so called 'expert' photographers fall for Hasselblads marketing? Hasselblad have worked out how shallow so many photographer are. Nikon must be real please with their ambassadors.
Much the same as what Leica are doing in providing several street photographers with cameras these days, so unfortunately in most cases the video becomes much more about the camera and lens rather than the creativity.
I'm guessing that as he set up and sold a software company he doesn't need to be gifted very much at all. If I could afford one I'd get one too cos they are just so beautiful.
@@whitehorseflyer I'm sure you're right. My comment was not intended as a pop at Nigel. who I respect, but I can see it reads that way, so I'll delete it.
Cameras that list at $8k without a lens are a definite turnoff. When Danson, Gibbs, Heaton, et al were using high end but affordable digital cameras, their videos were much more interesting. Anyway, thanks for many useful tips over the years but I won't be tuning in going forward.
Not the gear, it's the process. Either YOU are inspired & entertained or not. ●These UA-camrs could be using a NASA camera or a Phone & it would still require 'the process & eye'
He did not at any point of the video promote the camera. He just used it as a starter to explain the wide angle format... So this is absolutely ok. You may do it with any 14mm equivalent 😊
Because we can all relate to having a Hasselblad and associated lenses. Sorry but most UA-cam photographers are getting really boring, formulaic and repetitive now. But anyway thank you to MPB/Squarespace for sponsoring all of this.
My god… how much money did hasselblad payout to all of the YT channels..? It’s crazy that everyone has sold out to pump this brand.. one big commercial the past two weeks.. come on guys
Blad over priced, just paying for a name. Don't spoil your channel with tech Nigel. Strange a few other photographers on you tube all of a sudden have hasselblad cameras and starting to use them. A few promo give aways lads
People crying about his camera are entirely missing the point about composition techniques which is what the video is about.
Great stuff.
Yes, the video is about wide angle composition and it’s great but there is another issue here. Freebies! I don’t know whether Nigel’s Hasselblad equipment was a freebie or purchased with his own money. If it was his own purchase then good for him. If it was a freebie then I have sufficient of an old-fashioned puritanical streak to think shame on him. I think the likes of Heaton, Popsys and Hardcastle, possibly Danson, accepting mega-expensive freebies is no different from our glorious Prime Minister (I’m from the UK) accepting £30k’s worth of clothes, shoes, tickets to Taylor Swift concerts for which he has been rightly derided. I think it’s time for me to start unsubscribing from a few UA-cam channels!
@@billwinward9324 your loss, I guess
@@dagonzalez1757 it will indeed be my loss but if I don’t make some sort of stand, however pathetic, can I look myself in the mirror?
@@billwinward9324 It's no different from any other sponsorship. Except instead of advertising some service so he can pay for nice gear, they just directly give him the gear.
I really enjoyed you showing the comps on your phone, how it changes by closeness etc and your final images. Thank you Nigel.
one of the best videos on composing photos with fore- and background you ever made, Nigel.
Great tips! To all the people complaining about his use of the Hasselblad camera - you can frame exactly the same compositions using a regular camera and lens. No need to cry abou it.
While he can use any camera he wants, a medium format camera is not the same as full frame. It is very different.
Yep you can.
Yes, exactly!
@@SarunasTarvydas sorry but it can come over as elitist
@@RichardTaylorFrank They've spent years providing pretty much free education and entertainment, so they absolutely deserve these cameras. If you see that as elitist, that's on you. Personally, I'm not against elites, as long as they're impressive and deserving-and Nigel certainly is. Good for him.
Great video! Sundays are better with Nigel! I don’t care what camera you use. You always deliver great info and a fun adventure.
Thanks so much - At the end of the day it is about being in the right place at the right time.
Great video - you are maybe the best teacher of composition I've come across on UA-cam!
Wow, thanks!
Ive never had so much fun reading comments. Keep up the great work Nigel
Your attention to composition detail simply blows my mind. Granted, I've been thinking about things like this for thirty seconds, after just pointing and shooting with high-end hobbyist gear for thirty years, but already, you've raised me from novitiate to acolyte just from watching your amazing work, with care. In only weeks, you've transformed my shots from "Our trip to Yellowstone, 1973" slide show into "Wow Dad, those are amazing!" No doubt, Lightroom is a HUGE difference maker, but GIGO, right?
Nigel , the subject I’ve been waiting for you to video ! Well done my friend it’s always good to see different perspectives and what you can do with what on its face were relatively difficult conditions light wise and subject wise but by using simple objects up close such as rocks trails or grasses it works ! Best …
Thanks Nigel for sharing your advice about wide angle lenses. Like you mentioned it’s not easy, but I´m trying to shoot more and more at wide angle (I prefer long focals, so it’s a total opposite for me).
Beside, I don’t get it why there is so much angry reactions in the comments, just because he is toying with an Hasselblad? As long as the 25min of video, I didn’t noticed it was about a sponsoring. He could use any other camera brands, the subject was « wide angle shot ». And that’s precisely what was coverded in this video. It the only reason I follow photograpers like him: they talk about their passion for photography first, and camera gear in second.
Thanks - appreciate this
Very good lesson! A clever piece of advice using your phone to frame your image to know where to start with your main camera (and tripod). What a time saver! Beautiful images too! 👍
Some really good tips and photos in this video - thanks Nigel!
Realizing now many people complaining about the camera used. I not even pay attention to the gear. It's all about composition🤷
Thanks!
Enjoyed the video and the use of your phone to show the perspective. Thank you for the excellent tips on the use of wide angle lenses.
Nigel, thanks for your inspiring tips and explanation about using the wide angle. And what to take into account with a foreground.
I really ought to use my cell phone to speed up composition - great demo.
Really great advice and explanation - and enjoy the „Hassy“ , it’s a great addition to your kit.
I found this video to be very helpful! - Thank you!
Great video. Why can’t folks understand it has nothing to do with the equipment. It is wonderful insights into planning, composition, focal lengths and set-up. Beautiful shots as well. Thank you.
All you guys and your Hassleblads... :) Thanks Nigel!
I love all your photos Nigel...
One of the best videos on using a wide angle lens! Great content as always!
Thanks!
I've mentioned before, but it deserves to be repeated. Your vertical (portrait) compositions are great! Love the look.
Dear Nigel, I have 2 books of yours which show in practice what you explain in this video. But the video is required and is excellent in so far as it helps photographers to understand and learn what is essential in order to develop their skills: What do I need to do, what do I need to watch out for in order to become a good landscape photographer? How can I even improve a landscape composition which is already a good one? You have done a great job in showing and explaining all these things in relarively little time and in a highly understandable way.
Thank you very much, and: compliments!
Outstanding video Nigel. I have a 12-24 that rarely gets used because it is so hard to get right. Thanks for all the tips.
Awesome lens - give it a go... I am sure you will get something...
I like you standing in the photo, to show us what you like and what distorts etc
Amazing video! These tips are so helpful. Thank you!
Another great lesson from the Professor~
Great video Nigel - really helpful and lovely images. Thanks.
Great video, thanks so much for sharing!
Another excellently thoughtful, practical video for us Nigel. Thank you. When is the next camper van update planned for please? I am enjoying these last few weeks though don’t get me wrong!
Thanks for this video and the hints Nigel. I had my struggles with the GFX100 II and 20-35/4 lens. I guess, I have to go out and try it 😁
Thanks Nigel. I just got a super wide lens for my apsc nikon and I'm off to Snowdonia in a week or so! Your timing is perfect and your tips really well explained. 👍
Thank you so much Nigel, great tips as always!
Great stuff, such a good explanation of wide angle technique.
Composition tips are my favorite videos.
Thank you Nigel for a insightful explanation on how to shoot wide angle, the lens I have always struggled.
I really enjoy and benefit from your instructional videos. Using your phone was excellent.
Always like when you cover wide lenses - recently shot some coastal sea scape stuff and the two final images I chose I really thought about the foreground, middle and background from your previous compositional episodes - one is clearly stronger due to having a really decent set of leading lines where as the other one that’s not as strong isn’t quite there, super simple tips to improve your landscape photography explained well
One of the best videos I've seen on achieving wide angle compositions. Thanks Nigel. With regard to your last comments about dead space and cropping - would you ever consider using Transform to keep the wide angle feel while cropping?
Some great insights!! Thank you Nigel.
Thanks once again for excellent advise. Much appreciated and always good to see nice images.
Great video, will definitely use my phone more to deside on compositions 😁
great video
very well explained, and the smartphone thing not bad at all!
Thanks it's a pleasure to watch you
Nicely done explaining foreground and wide angle composition.
Great stuff! Thanks! Btw will we get the final view on your camper? That would be nice
Correct, the use of the wide angle lens is not learned from night to the morning, it is a long time we need to make good photographic compositions. By the way, grateful for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Florida
Hi Nigel, the right moment to get good tips from you in handling foregrounds using a wide angle lens. A few months ago I bought a Z6III and a Z 6 17-28 mm F2.8 lens. This lens was a real discovery of experimenting with perspectives, as I normally use the Z6 and the Z 24-70 f4, and the Z 24-200 f 4-6.3. Your story now confirms my interest in widening perspectives by going closer to the foreground and telling othere stories with my landscape images. Bert.
Another Hasselblad video. I suppose Hasselblad is doing a media blitz with all the landscape photographers. I'm sorry, that camera will never be in my budget. As I mentioned, medium format is different shooting than full frame. Don't get me wrong. I love your videos but I relate better to your Nikon full frame.
Last year it was Nikon and everybody started shooting those... IQDS - Image Quality derangement Syndrome. A 40mp APS-C will print fine art quality at 300dpi to 17x22. Anything more is wasted.
@@EdwardMartinsPhotography Since he is a Nikon Ambassador I'm quite surprised he's featuring a Hasselblad. Since I've seen quite a few landscape photographers showcasing this Hasselblad lately it appears it's a media blitz by Hasselblad. From what I hear about being a Nikon Ambassador from another professional photographer I am really surprised about this. The pro I'm referring to refused to be a Nikon Ambassador as he wanted to try different cameras and do videos about them. He, in his own words, didn't want to be stuck with just showcasing Nikon. Could it be that Nigel's relationship with Nikon has ended or is ending?
@@pattymattes7124 Or is Nikon part of the same marketing umbrella as Hasselblad? The same people seem to be getting both Nikon's and Hasselblads...
@@EdwardMartinsPhotography frankly that’s twice what you need. At least.
Thank you for the great content. Please use the Hassy lots more.
Very helpful, thank you. Good photos, too!
I love this video. You have done an excellent job of finding the most exciting compositions. I’ll be using your thoughts with my wide angle on my Nikon D850. Thank you! As far as I’m concerned, your commentary works for any camera with a wide angle lens👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Hi Nigel, thanks for another great and informative video! You mentioned aspect ratio. I am interested how you select it: in the field or during editing. Do you prefer certain aspect ratios for specific subjects? Do you only use the standard aspect ratios like 3:4 or 2:3 or do you freely select it? I would appreciate if you tell a little bit about this.
Enjoyed the video and its tip on composition however, you mentioned early on in the video ap-c cameras and your Z8 and how you were going to show the differences on focus and depth of field but didn't unless I missed it...apologies if I did. 😮
Hi mark - I think I must of missed that as well.. I had it planned and forgot to say it in the studio - so sorry
@NigelDanson Many thanks for the reply..appreciate you taking the time.
Maybe it's a subject to cover in a future video.. 👍
Thanks! Enjoyed the video, Glad to see medium format, had the opportunity to see prints from a Fuji GFX100S, as well as Z8, Yes there are subtle differences that make it worth it, it's different tools for different projects. Looking forward to seeing more Hassy captures as well as Nikon from your road trips. I hope Fuji and Phase One sends you a cameras to try too. I don't understand why people complain, I enjoy seeing new tools used to convey your vision!
Does the 20-35 have much focus breathing? That can be irritating when focus stacking
I enjoyed your video and found the guidance very helpful for my wide angle photography. Wouldn't it be great if Nikon could produce a medium format camera which Z mount lens could be fitted and was reasonably-priced 😀
Did I miss the APSC bit?
Being drawn more towards UA-camrs like Henry and Ian as it’s more relatable and real world with affordable kit. I could spend four times the amount I have on a Hasselblad Earth but my results wouldn’t be four times better or more importantly, my overall enjoyment so I don’t know whether to laugh at or feel sorry for photographers who delude themselves that they will.
Very informative video but think I’ll stick to my 70-200mm where I can pick out the best bits in a scene and use the compression to suck in all the goodness.
Keep it real. What do you shoot when Hasselblad and Nikon DONT send you free gear??? Ian, Henry and Andy Mumford have some integrity for sure, AOWS is another Photographer I respect.
One of the first lenses I bought for my Z7 was a 14-30 because I thought that's what I needed for landscape photography. So far, it has been my least used lens. I can't afford much, so I also have a 24-200, which I use quite a bit. I was thinking about trading the 14-30 for something else, but this video has convinced me to go out and use only the 14-30 for a while. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.
Honestly - keep at it... It took me ages to get it right... I am sure you will love it when you do
That was very helpful and well explained, if only I had see this a week ago when wandering around Swaledale where there were loads of waterfalls and old mine workings. P.S regarding your woodland LUT’s have you ever considered doing them for other non ADOBE applications such as DXO?
Great tips thanks
There sure are a lot of folks getting a Hasselblad camera. Still waiting. 🤣🙄 Carry on. 👍🥂
Excellent thank you
Good tips. Nice use of the phone. That looks like a SF Giants hat, Ive seen you a few different ones eith the same logo. You're obviously not in San Francisco so I'm curious whats the deal with thise hats?
I find that it's a struggle to get a picture of a good foreground leading into a great landscape, rather than a photo of the foreground, but with a pleasant backdrop. If the foreground becomes the subject then it ends up as a photo of a rock/branch etc that underplays the incredible vista behind it.
Very helpful!!! Love it! 👍🏻🔥🥳
Really enjoyed this but must admit I’m very surprised hassleblad haven’t gifted you an earth explorer- they seem to have given one to everyone else
Maybe Nigel turned them down, as he can’t be bought so easily 😇
Wow, never seen so many whiners because of the use of a specific camera brand. I watch this channel for other reasons than what gear is used but a lot of people seem very upset. Don't know what's wrong with them, but I guess they're jealous. Thanks for sharing Nigel, another great video! I'm thankful for all the effort you put in your videos, I've learnt so much from this channel. And I don't shoot Hasselblad or Nikon.
It is called ‘free speech’ and simple observation. Have you not noticed how many UA-cam photographers have suddenly been loaned a Hasselblad to use? It is a camera way outside the pockets of most people who watch these channels. It is a shame that the photographers don’t concentrate on producing videos that improve people’s photography more, rather than using gear which the majority cannot afford. Having said that, Nigel Danson is not particularly ‘gear’ oriented, but as a general rule, critical comments are valid.
@@petercollins7848 I certainly have noticed that, but it doesn't bother me AT ALL. Why would it matter that they use a camera most people will never own? The exact same compositions and theories can be applied to whatever camera or brand you use. Stop focusing so much on gear, cause it doesn't matter for crying out loud. To me it looks like all these comment sections get infested by jealous whiners, for no reason. Anyone who's given a new Hasselblad will obviously use it, I would too.
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Yes you are right, it doesn’t bother YOU at all. But what you are trying to do is restrict other people’s opinions. If you cannot see that then I am sorry for you. That is what ‘comments’ are all about, not sycophantic agreement with everything the video says.
@@petercollins7848 I'm not restricting anyone's opinion. But I'd like to hear why it's a problem that a certain camera model is used that a lot of people can't afford? So far no explanation on what the problem actually is? Some people can't afford the Z8 Nigel is using constantly in his videos. No whining about that, but as soon as the Hasselblad was introduced people turn into children, crying like crazy. It's hilarious, that camera is "out of reach" for me too but I just don't see what the problem is!? It's like people think you need to have the Hasselblad to be able to understand what Nigel's saying? Unless you own that model you have no use of his videos? It's absolutely ridiculous.
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No it isn’t! UA-cam photographers make a lot of money, and seem to be able to buy ridiculously expensive cameras or get them given to them. They pretend that they are making videos to help us with our hobby with our modest equipment, but it is all a front to expand their subscribers and income. Personally I am sick of it and I am going unsubscribe to most of those I have been following for years. I will only watch those who actually believe in taking ‘photographs’ and not producing a comedy video or introducing, yet again, 5 more ‘tricks’ to help us take photos!
The camera on a phone can be such a powerful tool for composition.
I realize that you need all of the DR you can muster in your location. It would be a great test for you and those of us who only have a Z9/Z8 to see the difference. We're all photographers of the environment we live in. I wouldn't want to be the type of photographer who needs to fly around the world for 'the shot'! So many live on the backs of other taxpayers.
20mm-35mm - 16-27mm full frame equivalent. I wonder how much resolution is actually being resolved, considering X2D is approx 100mp.
Keep up with the tips and advice which we can apply - whatever camera we use. Useful advice to encourage more use of my wide lens rather than hug my 70-200 endlessly 😂
I enjoyed the video as usual Nigel.
Great image's as usual.
I think i will stick to my Nikon D750.
Catch you on the next one.
Interesting Video 👍🏻
Well done for gaining support from Hasselblad. I fully understand that UA-cam and photography is your job providing you and your family with the income that this provides….
However I no longer see the point in watching vlogs using high ticket items such as Hassleblad XD2’s or whatever. The explorer is roughly £12750.00, add the lens you’re talking about then add on another £6500.00. So getting advice on using £19500.00 worth of kit is a bit pointless for the vast majority.
The camera really doesn’t matter
But the peasants have no bread ? "Let Then Eat Cake" !
Hasselblad's marketing has harmed many beloved landscape photography UA-camrs. Those Hasselblad episodes feel disconnected and less relatable.
@@quixoticelixer594people who own eye wateringly expensive cameras always say that 😅
Salty...
What is it these days that everyone is shooting Hasselblad at the moment? At least people I follow like you Nigel, Thomas Heaton, Gavin Hardcastle, etc... Always a big fan of yours when it comes to technique and composition but sometimes a bit confused when it comes to different camera gear...
I’m just curious, those of you who are so upset about the Hasselblads, do you stop watching your favorite sports figure when they get top of the line equipment? I’m thinking probably not. So, why be so upset when these pro photographers get top notch gear? Again, just curious. I know that if someone gave me the same clubs as Tiger Woods, I wouldn’t be able to play like him. The equipment doesn’t make the athlete just as it doesn’t make the photographer. Dedication, passion and hard work make the individuals who they are in their field. Not the equipment. Would it be nice? Yes. But it’s not a necessity. These UA-camrs work hard to put out videos, they’ve earned the recognition. I’m sure I will get lambasted for my opinion, but I am allowed to have one.
Thanks for the great video Nigel!!
That is exactly why I quit watching sports. Over paid people who are out of touch with their fan base. Quite a similar situation, don't you think ???
@@timothykieperWhile I do agree with you on the sports field being way, way overpaid, I can’t say that I agree with your sentiment in this situation. These guys are just trying to make a living while at the same time providing us with education in the photography field, at no cost to us. If you go to a sports event, (which I don’t) it is anything but free. I see it as though these guys are getting paid from sponsors/vendors instead of us as viewers.
Thanks for the reply. 🙂
Mate I'm a lad from a background that doesn't suit the average landscape photographer I'm not amazing and magical at what I try to do. But I'm a joiner and when I listen to podcasts the mass majority of worldwide people who enjoy it from a from more office based High income end of the world. And that doesn't bother me. I have a canon 80d some lenses and just crack on.
I should feel like a underdog watching listing pods vlogs etc but then I think I build the houses buildings that everyone has a poo in.😂 never get down just change angles buddy. ❤
Now my feed is full of Hasslebad X2D videos; a camera I will never, in this lifetime, be able to afford!
Oh no!! You want me to play a sad song on a violin for you? 😂
Sure you will. In 5 years time they’ll be going for peanuts secondhand. Just like the X1Dii is now.
And a camera you will never need either... I know I don't.
if i see one more youtuber shoehorn a Hasselblad ad into a 'how to guide'.. 🤣
But Your Majesty, The peasants have no food! "Let them eat Hasselblads"!
I would like to know if you can keep the Hasselblad lens? Some famous UA-cam photographers got Hasselblad gear for free in the the last weeks. So Anthony Gugliotta (unboxing my dream camera). He communicated clearly that he could keep the Hasselblad camera, etc. If that‘s in your case the same, I think we should know for transparency reasons.
Good point considering the price of the equipment today is out of reach for most people
The fist shot is perfect! I think we can overthink shots too much. It would be great on any media advertising the Lake District. So many wide-angle shots overemphasise the foreground and look weird, your first shot looks ‘normal’ - just as you almost might see it with your eyes. But overall the video makes us focus on composition, which is the most important thing in a pleasing photo.
And as another comment has said, “please, no more Hasselblads”!
I have the X2D with the XCD25V lens which is awesome! I have the longer XCD lenses too, and don't see a need for the short zoom. prove me wrong ! Was that an iPhone app that you were using?
I’m not worried about the Hasselblad. It’s unlikely I’ll ever be splashing out on a Z8 never mind a Hasselblad but I haven’t heard too many complaints about photographers using high end full frame cameras, it’s just what you’d expect a pro to be using. I think it’s interesting to learn about different cameras and formats even if I’m not using them myself and I think Nigel’s tips are very helpful and would apply whatever camera you are using. But Nigel you did say something at the beginning about mentioning differences in focus between medium format, full frame and APS-C which would have been interesting and I don’t think you actually covered it later.
@@ChrisClaytonhe said he already owned the camera??
@@ChrisClaytonagreed … I’ve mostly tuned out of these vids because they have all become infomercials.
So nice that all of you are getting cameras that the vast majority of us will NEVER be blessed with, must be nice...
macro four thirds
I don't think it's difficult to find a good foreground. The problem is finding it where a good background is also aligned😂
Oh dear another "ive got a Hasselblad" video. How do so many so called 'expert' photographers fall for Hasselblads marketing? Hasselblad have worked out how shallow so many photographer are. Nikon must be real please with their ambassadors.
Much the same as what Leica are doing in providing several street photographers with cameras these days, so unfortunately in most cases the video becomes much more about the camera and lens rather than the creativity.
Erm? Not sure it was 😂
Not a big fan of ultra wide, except for astrophotography
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Tbf I don’t think Nigel got the ltd edition, he’s still keeping it real 😉
@@jakegreenwoodphotography Street cred 🙂
I'm guessing that as he set up and sold a software company he doesn't need to be gifted very much at all. If I could afford one I'd get one too cos they are just so beautiful.
@@whitehorseflyer I'm sure you're right. My comment was not intended as a pop at Nigel. who I respect, but I can see it reads that way, so I'll delete it.
Cameras that list at $8k without a lens are a definite turnoff. When Danson, Gibbs, Heaton, et al were using high end but affordable digital cameras, their videos were much more interesting. Anyway, thanks for many useful tips over the years but I won't be tuning in going forward.
Gjeessss now everyone gets a hasselblad. It’s becoming boring. Please do just photography, your woodland videos are the best!
Not the gear, it's the process.
Either YOU are inspired & entertained or not.
●These UA-camrs could be using a NASA camera or a Phone & it would still require 'the process & eye'
I wouldn’t watch an iPhone photography channel tbf 😇
I agree 100%
It’s not new: it’s just his camera 🤷♂️
He did not at any point of the video promote the camera. He just used it as a starter to explain the wide angle format... So this is absolutely ok. You may do it with any 14mm equivalent 😊
Because we can all relate to having a Hasselblad and associated lenses. Sorry but most UA-cam photographers are getting really boring, formulaic and repetitive now. But anyway thank you to MPB/Squarespace for sponsoring all of this.
This is a video about wide angle not about hasselblad, did you actually watch the video?
Someone who thinks it's the camera who takes beautiful pictures and not the photographer.
People throwing a hissy over the Hassy 😂
My god… how much money did hasselblad payout to all of the YT channels..? It’s crazy that everyone has sold out to pump this brand.. one big commercial the past two weeks.. come on guys
Another one... Funny how the identity of a whole channel is defaced by the temptation of a freebee!
Blad over priced, just paying for a name. Don't spoil your channel with tech Nigel. Strange a few other photographers on you tube all of a sudden have hasselblad cameras and starting to use them. A few promo give aways lads