Exploring Venice with a $50 lens on my camera

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  • @uytteb
    @uytteb 10 днів тому +120

    I"ve never seen Lucy this confident and comfortable in any of her previous videos. Is it the experience, is it the presence of the mystery cameraperson? Very enjoyable all the same.

    • @pileofstuff
      @pileofstuff 9 днів тому +1

      I was coming to comment the same. She feels much more natural these days.
      Lucy's "speaking on camera" has come miles since the early videos.

  • @aryanaryachoudhary
    @aryanaryachoudhary 10 днів тому +145

    Petition for Dr. James May to increase Lucy Brown's salary

    • @PHN-2024
      @PHN-2024 10 днів тому +7

      Any Increase in Salary must include Lucy wearing Dresses and Skirts more often.

    • @aryanaryachoudhary
      @aryanaryachoudhary 10 днів тому +33

      @@PHN-2024 Well that's a weird ask😅

    • @qtronicqilt8898
      @qtronicqilt8898 10 днів тому +5

      Not completely sure, however I don't think Lucy works for him/them anymore.

    • @sianiswack633
      @sianiswack633 10 днів тому

      ​@@qtronicqilt8898 I think she's freelancing (new studio announcement last vlog), and May is one of her clients

    • @PHN-2024
      @PHN-2024 10 днів тому +1

      @@qtronicqilt8898 Lucy is Now Employed by James May’s Gin Company. She made a Video about it.

  • @JQR-t5m
    @JQR-t5m 10 днів тому +26

    Lucy is back!! Best day. Not even slightly interested in lens. Just seeing another Lucy Brown video showing us all wonderful places with her great words. Perfect thank you

  • @karllandy
    @karllandy 10 днів тому +12

    As a photographer I really enjoyed this little photowalk Lucy, Seems like a great time of the year to go to Venice. Really love the lamp shot @ 15:52 Keep it up Lucy!

  • @danm2173
    @danm2173 10 днів тому +9

    That's the most I've seen you smile in one video. You must really love it there. I wish you could do a trip like that once a month. The crowd shouts "We want more Lucy!"

  • @geek9642
    @geek9642 10 днів тому +21

    This was a real step up in quality of video, really natural and captivating keep it up 👍

  • @_The_Able_Gardener
    @_The_Able_Gardener 10 днів тому +9

    Thank you for sharing your experience Lucy. Much appreciated.
    On another note I've been watching your video's for a while now and wow I couldn't believe the difference in your presentation. Natural, confident... Brilliant!

  • @ellenwood2167
    @ellenwood2167 5 днів тому +1

    Great job Lucy!

  • @mford66215
    @mford66215 10 днів тому +9

    That's a cool idea for a video, Lucy. Many people don't realize how much camera expertise goes into a career like yours. Excellent content!!

  • @earlofsmeg
    @earlofsmeg 10 днів тому +4

    I love Venice. It's great. The winter may be a bit dull, but it is more serene than in summer time. And it doesn't stink in winter.

  • @markduggan3451
    @markduggan3451 10 днів тому +9

    I'm happy to see you back and being much more relaxed.

  • @27ab9651
    @27ab9651 9 днів тому +4

    Lucy, this is absolutely stellar. The editing and music are atmospheric. It was really an interesting lens comparison as well. I have loved the idea of going to Venice in the winter, as I find the giant crowd of tourists overwhelming. It was beautiful.

  • @BeTheGr8
    @BeTheGr8 10 днів тому +3

    13:00 There's just alot of birds here..."Ooh, a duck" 😂

  • @MBUncle
    @MBUncle День тому

    Lucy genuinely smiling at the pretty lights is heartwarming.

  • @CryptoWolf
    @CryptoWolf 6 днів тому +1

    Your video is proof that it is the eye rather than the gear, that determines the artistry of the shot.

  • @steveroberts5184
    @steveroberts5184 10 днів тому +6

    Your photos are beautiful, great composition and lighting awareness.

  • @unhandleme
    @unhandleme 9 днів тому +3

    It’s always a good day when there’s a new Lucy Brown video! And this one was awesome and engaging as always. Kudos to you and your videographer. The lens comparison was interesting, but yeah, I’d pretty much stick with your usual lens and use some filters. The tour of Venice was lovely. I’m envious!

  • @seangilmartin6768
    @seangilmartin6768 7 днів тому +1

    i think both lenses took some great pictures.. Happy to see your confidence in front of the camera from the early days with may and hammond.. keep up the good work lucy

  • @peterskorec8246
    @peterskorec8246 10 днів тому +10

    I see you’re getting more comfortable talking to camera in crowded places. Nice!

  • @Jesterpec666
    @Jesterpec666 8 днів тому +1

    Always look forward to these vids. Lucy Brown seems so confident and relaxed in front of the camera these days.

  • @NavinVaz
    @NavinVaz 8 днів тому +1

    Lucy unleashed. Enjoying it!

  • @cghit23
    @cghit23 2 дні тому

    Tak!

  • @JohnFowler-l4u
    @JohnFowler-l4u 10 днів тому +5

    You are becoming so much more comfortable and therefore natural in front of the camera 😊,I always enjoy your videos😊

  • @MarcosCodas
    @MarcosCodas 10 днів тому +2

    A filter to really darken everything to use longer shutter speeds (or taking pictures in the evening), make use of the IBIS and take pictures of moving boats would be a good use for that little lens, I think.
    Lovely video, Lucy. Really getting into the swing of things, you are.

  • @danielheathcote5625
    @danielheathcote5625 8 днів тому +1

    Lovely film Lucy - and thank you for reminding me how muc( I loved Venice, and Italy in general.

  • @UNICORN69HO
    @UNICORN69HO 10 днів тому +3

    Any Lucy Brown day on YT is a good day

  • @Racerman27410
    @Racerman27410 10 днів тому +1

    Hi Lucy!! Your smiling face is nice to see on this cold day here in NC. Looks like you saw some nice things, took some pictures you liked and ate well! May the algorithm be ever in your favor! Cheers

  • @crissamways2808
    @crissamways2808 2 дні тому

    You have really begun to step up your presenting skills, and your research is on point.
    As a complete novice with DLSR cameras (me not you, obviously), I found the pictures taken with
    the disposable lens to be very dark. But the ones with your normal lens offered up a different level of vibrancy.
    Fantastic vlog, as always and looking forward to the next one

  • @jamesmisener3006
    @jamesmisener3006 10 днів тому +1

    Your presentations are becoming smoother and more confident.
    Thanks for sharing. Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @qtronicqilt8898
    @qtronicqilt8898 10 днів тому +3

    Fantastic footage, editing and insight to that lens Lucy. QQ. (happy trails in Venice) 🤩

  • @jaysoneubanks579
    @jaysoneubanks579 9 днів тому +2

    It's Lucy Brown!!

    • @jaysoneubanks579
      @jaysoneubanks579 9 днів тому

      What make and model camera do you use. MM lens?

  • @AVKnecht
    @AVKnecht 10 днів тому +9

    Lucy Brown is my second favourite UA-camr that starts videos with "Let's find out".

  • @danfromnorth52
    @danfromnorth52 10 днів тому +1

    Thanks for this great video and the great pictures. You have a great eye for capturing amazing images.

  • @kelsyschoenhaar8717
    @kelsyschoenhaar8717 9 днів тому +1

    Love how the lens softens everything. It's not perfect... but makes photos look more "painting-like". Lucy... your cinematography is stunning. You work keeps getting better and better.

  • @Oodle-ox2vf
    @Oodle-ox2vf 8 днів тому +1

    Thank you Lucy. :-)

  • @Daniel-jm5hd
    @Daniel-jm5hd 7 днів тому +1

    Amazing place. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking us with you.

  • @IchibanMoto
    @IchibanMoto 8 днів тому +1

    Lucy Brown gets five out of five ichiban moto stickers !

  • @ModelAV8RChannel
    @ModelAV8RChannel 9 днів тому +1

    Great video, very much enjoyed you sharing the trip! Yeah, the Dispo lens sucks...it ain't you...lol

  • @drumstick74
    @drumstick74 9 днів тому +3

    I wish you gave your amazing photos a bit more screen time, especially the comparisons between Dispo and Normal.
    Thanks for another great video. 👍
    /A Dane

  • @GF140477
    @GF140477 8 днів тому

    6:09 look up is great advice when exploring. Also even in places you think you already know, there are so many things to discover along places you walked a thousand times before. Maybe not when crossing the road tho. 😂
    Great job Lucy, as everyone is saying, you look so comfortable and doing an amazing job.

  • @Dreadnaught-dw8tc
    @Dreadnaught-dw8tc 8 днів тому

    Great video, thanks! Cool idea, but I'm not sure about that lens!! Also - the video shots at 5:50 were very, very good. Love the photog style of presentation.

  • @77slevins_video_channel
    @77slevins_video_channel 10 днів тому +3

    Genius idea going in the Winter. My mum went on an organized Summer trip and had a ghastly bad experience. Just too many people in a small space.

  • @shoneyman
    @shoneyman 9 днів тому

    I've been to Venice several times, and it truly is an enchanting city, like nowhere else on earth. From my experience, the secret is to completely turn your back on the tourist sights, the main thoroughfares, the Google research, and the Instagram posts, and head down the narrowest and darkest alleyways you can find. Sounds well dodgy, but oh my god, it opens up an entirely different world!
    My best memory of Venice was when my dad and myself headed over from Lido de Jesolo on the first water taxi of the day (0500), and just followed our noses, heading down every little nook and cranny we could find. Ended up stumbling upon a secluded fish market just as the catch was coming in, and I've never experienced anything like it!! We both grabbed a coffee and pastry at the wee cafe, sat back, and just watched the madness unfold, was amazing!!
    Was only 14 years old at the time, and so I didn't manage to capture the experience via photo or video, but even after 30 years, the sights, sounds and smells are as vivid as ever. Kind of feel like my dad taught me a lesson that day! To truly see, feel and experience a city, you need to approach it as a resident, and go beneath the tourist veneer.

  • @JohnTaylorMusicClips53
    @JohnTaylorMusicClips53 7 днів тому

    2:12 'very nice treeeeees' 😂😂😂

  • @TheAMavk
    @TheAMavk 10 днів тому +2

    Venice is so crazy picturesque omfg, lovely vid 🙏

  • @sekc-chua
    @sekc-chua 10 днів тому +2

    Don't write off the dispo lense too quick. I reckon there a narrow field of sharpness that falls off towards the edges. Figure out where the strengths of the lense will be and use it as a specialty item.

  • @HarvestStore
    @HarvestStore 10 днів тому +1

    Great video.

  • @jfc213
    @jfc213 10 днів тому +3

    love lucys videos more please

  • @DJ-BeerHunter
    @DJ-BeerHunter 9 днів тому

    Another great video by the Lovely Lucy Brown, After seeing this Venice is on my top 5 places to visit list.

  • @odesseus
    @odesseus 3 дні тому

    Fun vid! Being a photographer myself, it's interesting to see the diff between the dispo lens and the regular lens. Unfortunately, I can't see the poin t of the dispo lens, as I think Lightroom can give you just as comparable retro look. Also, props to your camera person. Nice job all around!

  • @mattJsy1
    @mattJsy1 9 днів тому

    Loving the Dispo lens images. So much fun to experiment with different/ vintage lenses. Keep up the awesome work 👏

  • @tusker4954
    @tusker4954 9 днів тому

    Great video Lucy! I’ve travelled a lot in my career but nothing tops Venice which I have been to multiple times. BRAVO!

  • @the88tench3
    @the88tench3 10 днів тому +1

    Copl video, very interesting experiment with the disposable camera lens! There were some really good photos you took with both kinds of lenses too!
    How do you plan out your trips and from that decide where you're going to go and what you're going to do? They look like really fun trips to go on, would be fun to plan something similar one day!

  • @trentc7329
    @trentc7329 10 днів тому +1

    Great video. Try a Camp Snap camera. Same vibe. It's cheap and pocketable. Easy to take along with your Sony.

  • @bedfordshiremodeller4491
    @bedfordshiremodeller4491 8 днів тому

    Happy new yr to you Lucy Brown

  • @ofthenearfuture
    @ofthenearfuture 10 днів тому

    This was a fun photography and travel video! And frankly one I never expected to see from you lol. I also have a disposable lens that I shoot on Fuji I enjoy using (in specific situations at least), cause it's all just a bit of fun for cheap! Digital will never look like film, but using a lens like this (and editing your images) will give you those vintage/nostalgic vibes of a childhood photo album.
    Other than the fixed f10 aperture, the main downside to adapting a lens like this is the original disposable film cameras utilized a curved film back to negate some of the image quality issues like distortion and poor corner resolution inherent to the single element plastic lenses.

  • @jeremymurfitt1512
    @jeremymurfitt1512 10 днів тому

    Really enjoyed this video. I have been to Venice a few times and each time explore more of the City away from St Marks Square. Good there very early in the morning but after 8.00 starts getting busier. I am very much an amateur photographer and I really struggle to get good shots when its just murky. More to do with the photographer than any camera I was using!! Looking forward to more (and more frequent) videos.

  • @tdumnxy
    @tdumnxy 5 днів тому

    Nice light. Good video too. If you go again or to anyone else - in summer get up super early as in before dawn. Make your way to St. Marks Sq. to arrive as the sun comes up. It should be completely empty apart from the city workers with their twig brooms sweeping. Spectacular! Also local cafe won't treat you like a tourist, they will assume you are local. Just my experience.

  • @stevewaller6577
    @stevewaller6577 8 днів тому

    Great video, nice to see Venice again, couple of confusions, did you visit Murano or Burano aka Bruno? Murano is best known for colourful glass ware. Also impressed with Spaghetti Ragu instead of Bolognese, mind you, three in 36 hours...

  • @perry92964
    @perry92964 7 днів тому

    so i have a couple canon dslr's i bought for astro photography and they didnt come with a lens, i have an old pentex k1000 with a couple and with an adapter i can use them on the canon, the problem is that tiny space from the adapter makes it so i cant get perfect focus, its very close and what i saw with your side by sides seems to be what i experienced the lens attached to the lens cap might just be a tiny bit to far or close to the sensor. i doubt its the actual lens cause its probably the same quality on most phones.

  • @TinyMiniStealth
    @TinyMiniStealth 10 днів тому +2

    Beautiful b roll shots

  • @ImAnEmergency
    @ImAnEmergency 7 днів тому

    how wild, I bought the Retropia version of this lens (same thing except f/10 and they offered 51 presets) a few days before this posted. stoked for it to arrive after watching this

  • @sekc-chua
    @sekc-chua 10 днів тому

    You picked a great time to visit Venezia. I was there in September last year, and it was super crowded. I did enjoy my visit though. You enjoyed yours too, it seems. Hope you get to enjoy the Dispo lense more. Looks like you can do a lot more experimenting with it?

  • @rbuckley6038
    @rbuckley6038 10 днів тому +1

    Shame you didn't bring your grumpy uncle 😂
    Liking the lens twick 👏🏽
    💪🏽✌🏽❤️

  • @Shot_Kawla
    @Shot_Kawla 10 днів тому

    My favorite shots: 15:15 and 15:51 Keep up the great work Lucy!

  • @charleshankreynolds6813
    @charleshankreynolds6813 8 днів тому

    Great job as usual, Thank you!

  • @bsum8715
    @bsum8715 9 днів тому

    If you enjoyed your time with the $50 lens, you might want to try the $70 Viltrox 28mm F/4.5. It's an interesting little modern lens and I have had so much joy travelling with it. Love your video Lucy!

  • @waltertomashefsky2682
    @waltertomashefsky2682 10 днів тому

    It was great following along on your photo walk and reliving scenes from the times I visited Venice in the past. I got some good ideas for locations to shoot next time I go back. I’m afraid I won’t be sporting a dispo lens on my Sony however. Seems like a very low contrast and low resolution lens.

  • @glennwhittaker197
    @glennwhittaker197 10 днів тому

    Lucy, something that I have used in Germany was GOOGLE TRANSLATE on my iPhone.
    You literally point the phone camera at what you need translating & the words change.
    I used it for a rail ticket machine.
    Awesome post too, thank you 🤩

  • @vokstar
    @vokstar 10 днів тому

    Fantastic stuff! It does make me want to visit Venice in the winter too... but most likely with a good lens :D Cheers for the vid.

  • @Jay-ql4gp
    @Jay-ql4gp 9 днів тому

    I really enjoyed this one! Thank you!

  • @RomanMoroniesFargingWall
    @RomanMoroniesFargingWall 10 днів тому

    Talk about a dream trip! As a kid, my dream job was to be a Nat Geo photographer. Taking trips to amazing places to photograph them like this must be incredible. Thanks for the vid!

  • @massimob4054
    @massimob4054 7 днів тому

    you do NOT want to know about the conversation at 21:00 😀. The disposable lens is...better disposed of, the video is lovely. As someone who spent more time in Venice than i can remember i loved to see the city through your eyes,thanks.

  • @ronhudson3730
    @ronhudson3730 9 днів тому

    Fabulous video. We loved Venice. As others have said, Lucy is more natural here. I’d love to see her “off camera” she seems less on edge when on her own. The other gent seems to put her on edge. It May be because he sucks all the air out of the room.

  • @tonybaker55
    @tonybaker55 10 днів тому

    If you have not already got any M42 lenses for your camera, you need to. All manual focus, but it puts fun back into photography and most of them are around the £50 mark. Splash out a bit more and get a really great street photography lens the 35mm Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon f/2.4.

  • @NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek
    @NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek 10 днів тому

    Fascinating!!!

  • @Sgt_MoDog_USMC
    @Sgt_MoDog_USMC 6 днів тому

    Lovely video, nice commentary and some really nice photos. One suggestion... leave the photos taken on screen for a second or two more so it's easier to see the comparisons, without having to go back and then "Pause" to see them. Really enjoyed this video though, kudos. Got yourself a new Subscriber. :)

  • @LoftechUK
    @LoftechUK 10 днів тому

    Lucy I use a watch called the Garmin Enduro 2. It tracks everything so if you feel lost it’s got maps. Brilliant when I went to Prague.

  • @pictsiemacfeegle3207
    @pictsiemacfeegle3207 10 днів тому

    Best Video about Venice - I love the way you the Places.

  • @ericjwoods
    @ericjwoods 10 днів тому +1

    Lucy, I really enjoyed this video. One thing I wished you had done was to take your hat off and showed us your new hairdo. From what I can see your hair is much lighter and looks lovely. Second is perhaps you could introduce your camera person, whoever is filming. If they don't want their whole name out there just a first name would do. It's nice to know, you could do it in the intro or outro. Thanks for bringing us along on this trip.

  • @murrayyeomans1687
    @murrayyeomans1687 10 днів тому

    Thanks Lucy 😊

  • @colinthompson3111
    @colinthompson3111 10 днів тому

    This was an excellent video. I was surprised how intense the winter gear was for modest temperatures.

  • @gewglesux
    @gewglesux 9 днів тому

    Thank you Lucy Brown! Lucy is right.. Always feel like sucha Peasant when in Italy. not just Venice.

  • @lorribot64
    @lorribot64 8 днів тому

    I guess being able to do video wizardry that even makes James look good, when left to your own devices the quality is excellent, but then you are an artist.

  • @oakywood_yt
    @oakywood_yt 10 днів тому +3

    Dear Lucy, we'd like to see your workspace, where you edit your videos! 😶‍🌫

  • @jeffreysmithster
    @jeffreysmithster 10 днів тому

    You're getting more confident every video. Please do more in Italy. I lived in Rome for 4 years and travelled every weekend and holiday. So much to discover. Keep on travelling. xo

  • @patrickmiller8388
    @patrickmiller8388 9 днів тому

    EXCELLENT VIDEO!

  • @GavinComer
    @GavinComer 10 днів тому

    Thanks Lucy, amazing Vid.

  • @bradfordbroswtent.8450
    @bradfordbroswtent.8450 10 днів тому

    Great video, One if the best videos yet. One day I will make it there.

  • @antoniofrancescon4083
    @antoniofrancescon4083 10 днів тому +1

    Go Lucy Go

  • @derekhiggins1
    @derekhiggins1 10 днів тому

    Brilliant Video Lucy. You could maybe try doing photos with an iPhone, for comparison. Sometimes I get some amazing shots just with an iPhone. Keep the videos coming they are so good!

  • @mattbaker5364
    @mattbaker5364 10 днів тому

    Great report, Lucy!

  • @toddjohnson5692
    @toddjohnson5692 10 днів тому

    Yay Lucy! Make more fun stuff!

  • @geoffburns2841
    @geoffburns2841 10 днів тому

    Wow, Stunning ..

  • @neilross6227
    @neilross6227 10 днів тому +1

    interesting take on the lens.. id agree the pics id come across softer... you seemed more confident and at ease being in front of the camera... well done :)

  • @Andrei_K1G1K
    @Andrei_K1G1K 6 днів тому

    Have you considered doing the same thing with a Holga lens with appropriate modifications?

  • @sianiswack633
    @sianiswack633 10 днів тому

    This is such a cool experiment with the lenses. Love the Dispo for some shots, but the Digi is hard to fault for lighting capability. Except sunset 🌇 sunrise 🌅. Almost no digital video camera can capture low light graduated colour. Best to shoot the sunrise over water where the light is more dissipated. Lampposts good idea. I'm going to me tion this to someone i know who like canals

  • @suicidalbanananana
    @suicidalbanananana 10 днів тому

    Yeah honestly (no shade to anyone that loves them but) the disposable camera lens thing was meh 20 years ago too when it was some sort of big fad around the time digital camera's started getting more and more common/affordable, its neat to see/hear that this idea is still alive and somebody made a lens holder that can be 3d printed, but that doesn't really make it better in any way, its a dirt cheap lens that will always get mediocre to bad results, if you wanna make cool "not perfect" retro-esque photo's my 2 cents is to just get a older camera with lesser quality internals, but at least a half decent glass lens.
    Cool video tho and i also notice the rise in quality/production a few comments are mentioning in this & the last few videos, keep up the great work!!! 👍

  • @hainanbob6144
    @hainanbob6144 10 днів тому

    Loved this video and especially the little fishing island. I think I agree with you, better to buy the actual disposable camera rather than the lens. For some reason I kept wanting to call it a Dipso instead of a Dispo. You may have to ask someone older to explain Dipso!

  • @Arcturuseyes
    @Arcturuseyes 10 днів тому

    Cool adventure 😊