I just discovered this guy too and decided to order the DVD crash course at once. I am totally blown away by his ability to transfer knowledge to others. A gift indeed. Keep up the great work!
Michael, I want to really thank you for this very, very, very good video tutorial. It as all explained with examples in a short time. This is the first video I comment on, really helpfull. Thanks Again.
Very well done. Good info, presented clearly, with helpful images and simple graphics. Much better than the unrehearsed ramblings of most online "tutorials".
+Pup Rawr yes, thank you for that. Not quite sure how I was going to get through life with such a slender grasp on grammar. Thank Christ you came and saved me.
That this is an awesome short look at what shutter speed is. As far as advanced shooters go, this video might not be for them,however a quick look into SHUTTER SPEED this is an outstanding explanation on the subject. Thanks
Realize this video is old, but I am trying to master my 60D. I take a lot of High School Football night photography. Love that the video is short and you are to the point mastering one tool at a time. Thanks!
Thanks sifu.I owned D60 Nikon and its really help me alot. I dont want to use AUTO mode all the time. But now, i can really maximize the use of the camera
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!! I am pretty new to the whole dslr and photography thing, but it is a passion to me! Your videos are beyond helpful to me! THANK YOU!, LOGAN
There are a few things you can try, -You can increase the ISO value, however the higher the value the more noise can be captured. - Decrease your aperture value, usually noted on cameras as F4 for eg. - One more could to increase the exposure value (you would have to check your manual).
Thank You so much I just got the Cannon Rebel and know nothing of Shutter speeds and you are so great at understanding!Thank You so much !If I want classes where do I find them!
Your shutter speed also depends on what lense you're using. So if you're holding a 50mm lense, use 1/50 of a second (or higher) shutter speed. If you're holding a 250mm lense, use 1/250 of a second and so on. It's a nice rule of thumb at least.
Great video. One thing I need clarifying - In my mind, if I want an image with as wide a depth of field as possible with minimal noise, I should set the camera to a really low ISO (low noise) and make the aperture as small as possible (DOF), and compensate for the low exposure by making the shutter speed really slow. *Assuming the subject and camera are perfectly still*, will this combination produce a high quality low noise image? Or does a slow shutter speed also reduce image quality vs a fast shutter speed? Thanks
Thank you! Your explanations are amazing. Not just on this clip but on all of the ones that I have watched. I just want to say thank you for sharing this info. Your amazing. I will definitely buy your photoshop dvd as well. Johanne
I learn so much from your videos. Could you please do an intensive video on using FD lenses on a Digital Camera (EOS) also could you include lessons on Extenders. I have read that it is not good to use Extenders because you loose at least two F-Stops. Is this true? Keep up the great work that you are doing.
I tell you firmly that this offer is just for your benefit and you won't pay even 1 penny or you would do nothing for it. I hope you have great times and Best Regards -Stefan Zikfried-
@BruckThatsMe Also, shooting in very dark settings with a flash will give you a pretty good image even with moving people because you only see the moment when the flash is illuminating the subject. I've shot people dancing in clubs at 1/15 which allow for some ambient background light. Of course, in a brighter setting you'll want a faster Tv unless you're looking for motion blur. Focal length is also important. General rule is the reciprocal of the focal length, ie. @24mm Tv = 1/24 minimum.
Im trying to "freeze" a movemente but...and the light? If I put small aperture I always have to put the less time I can do so...it always get blurry ...I need 3 photos, one with movement totally freze, then a little movement but blurry (like yours on 1/30), and then...totally blurry... :(
Hello Michael, I've been watching your videos in youtube and I enjoyed a lot in using different settings on my camera. But I am having trouble now because my D3100 won't take any picture if i put it on AF-A settings--but works on Manual., However, all of my captured images were super blurred.. Please advice. Thanks!
@MichaelTheMentor actually an easy way around this is similar to what a pro sniper would do... tuck your elbows in to act like a tripod/stabilizer and hold your breath or breathe out very slowly while capturing the photo.
Do the barrier rules apply to SLR cameras that have image stabalizers? Such as the VR lenses on the Nikon's. If they don't, what number's can we rely on for people and moving athletes? Thanks
Hi there! Is the shutter speed you gave us is applicable in any lighting conditions?IIm so Confused about my setting speailly my apperture and ISO...Pls help
is a good rule of thumb for shooting people is to take the focal length and multiply that by 2 and that will give you a shutter speed that will keep your pictures from being blurry. If you are shooting a person at 100m then your shutter speed should be 1/200 or faster. This a good rule or no?
Hey, Mike, this tutorial was very helpful! I just have a slight problem that I am sure can very easily be fixed. Whenever I set a very fast shutter speed, picture comes out dark, and usually just black. What do I do to stop this?
u didnt mention much about iso, the faster the shutter speed the higher iso required right? i.e using the water droplet example, u increased the speed of the shutter, i assume u also had to increase the iso, and or reduced the apperture... comments appreciated, Thanks.
I shoot under 1/60 hand held without IS all the time. I think I can get down to 1/15 or 1/10 before I notice some blurring. I don't know if it's just because I have a steady hand or if I practice but Its not impossible.
thanks for your advice, I just bought my first DSLR Camera yesterday, the Canon 60D, I had a Nikon 5100, but it didn't let you have the freedom to adjust shutter speed while taking video. I assume these shutter speed tips also work when filming 25 fps (PAL) or are these the recommended speeds for NTSC? Anyways thanks again, 1/500 is what I'm best to record in as I'm capturing video for airsoft, lots of running involved. Have a great New Year!!
2:21 I put my shutter speed to 60, ISO to 400 and my aperture to as close to 4.5 as i could get (3.1) but my pictures are really really dark! Why is mine different with the same settings?
stupid youtube.... screwed up my long second comment lol: i was saying, answering my self: i guess because it was taken outdoors it was ok to leave the iso at the same low level. So to further the question: Will it effect the overall exposure of the shot if u increase/decrease shutter speed (considering a narrow selection) outdoors (good lighting) under the same iso? Back to the water droplet example, the overall exposure of all 3 photos was almost identical.
I just discovered this guy too and decided to order the DVD crash course at once.
I am totally blown away by his ability to transfer knowledge to others. A gift indeed.
Keep up the great work!
Amazing...
Absolutely amazing....
I have seen plenty of videos on You tube but never commented on anyone.
But this one is too good to resist.
Michael, I want to really thank you for this very, very, very good video tutorial. It as all explained with examples in a short time. This is the first video I comment on, really helpfull. Thanks Again.
For a quick look into SHUTTER SPEED,this is an outstanding explanation on the subject.
I've been looking for photography tutorials for a loooong time.. I finally find a tutorial that's very very good
Hi! Thank you for your nice comment! I really appreciate it and look forward to teaching you more! MM
Very well done. Good info, presented clearly, with helpful images and simple graphics. Much better than the unrehearsed ramblings of most online "tutorials".
50mm 1.4 is one of my most favorite lenses. I like the 24-70 2.8 as a general lens. Thank you for your question!
Much difference than the 28-70 2.8 , except for price ?
he explains things so perfectly and I love the visuals he gives to give a better understanding
I spent 40 minutes on a video trying to find this, i learnt nothing. I spend 3 minutes are and i learnt something. Thank you! :L
+ALXDLLXR "Learnt"
+Pup Rawr yes, thank you for that. Not quite sure how I was going to get through life with such a slender grasp on grammar. Thank Christ you came and saved me.
+Pup Rawr also, you didn't even correct me on the right part. SMH.
@dirty money yes
Very well explained Michael. Great Job. I have a thumbs up for this.
@bijayranjana Yes we deliver to Hong Kong. We offer downloads now too!
I'm new entry,I think your video lessons are really useful and not too difficult to understand. Thanks for sharing.
thank you again for such a simplified and very comprehensive video...i am so grateful!!!
That this is an awesome short look at what shutter speed is. As far as advanced shooters go, this video might not be for them,however a quick look into SHUTTER SPEED this is an outstanding explanation on the subject. Thanks
thank you so much, that was really helpful and very easy to learn. really appreciate the help. best regards
Just over 3 mins of what I was looking for... Thank you
Realize this video is old, but I am trying to master my 60D. I take a lot of High School Football night photography. Love that the video is short and you are to the point mastering one tool at a time. Thanks!
Michael your videos have helped me so much. Your amazing man, thank you
+stefon cromartie My pleasure Stefon- Thank you for your support!
@hSkAtEr123 Thank you! I get a lot of weird & mean comments on here, so I appreciate it!
Thanks sifu.I owned D60 Nikon and its really help me alot. I dont want to use AUTO mode all the time. But now, i can really maximize the use of the camera
@bijayranjana I dont know conversion rate. Download is about $37 US. You can use credit card when checking out and it will convert for you. Thanks!
Thank you for this great video ... I didn't know the 1/60 and 1/500 numbers at the end ... very useful as a thumbrule.
Great videos. I just bought a Sony a200 for my first dslr and these videos help a ton.
Your videos are teaching me so much. Thank you very much.
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!
I am pretty new to the whole dslr and photography thing, but it is a passion to me!
Your videos are beyond helpful to me! THANK YOU!,
LOGAN
There are a few things you can try,
-You can increase the ISO value, however the higher the value the more noise can be captured.
- Decrease your aperture value, usually noted on cameras as F4 for eg.
- One more could to increase the exposure value (you would have to check your manual).
Thanks for such a good video simpified and easy to follow and more to the point very helpful
Many thanks
Thanks man this video explained so much in such little time Thumbs up
I appriciate you puting up these videos man. Inspiration and knowledge. Thank you
@businessmanart Yes, because your subject is moving in addition to the camera.
@stemante1 yes! We do regularly- also have downloads now :)
Great video. I am so pleased that I discovered your channel.
Great tutorial on understanding the shutter speed setting on your camera.
wow, thank you so much for this
great stuff, you produce the best photography tutorials.
Thank you! Put together brilliantly
@BruckThatsMe It is possibly if you are shooting subjects which are perfectly still. You are probably very steady- most beginners are not.
Thanks for posting this video. Very clear. Also, your vid on aperture is also very good.
I appreciate the lesson. You do well explaining everything! Looking forward to more videos. Thanks!
Thank You so much I just got the Cannon Rebel and know nothing of Shutter speeds and you are so great at understanding!Thank You so much !If I want classes where do I find them!
Thanks! I understand shutter speed way better now :)
Your shutter speed also depends on what lense you're using.
So if you're holding a 50mm lense, use 1/50 of a second (or higher) shutter speed. If you're holding a 250mm lense, use 1/250 of a second and so on.
It's a nice rule of thumb at least.
Great video. One thing I need clarifying - In my mind, if I want an image with as wide a depth of field as possible with minimal noise, I should set the camera to a really low ISO (low noise) and make the aperture as small as possible (DOF), and compensate for the low exposure by making the shutter speed really slow. *Assuming the subject and camera are perfectly still*, will this combination produce a high quality low noise image? Or does a slow shutter speed also reduce image quality vs a fast shutter speed? Thanks
it depends on the stabilizer and person using it, but 1/30 should be no issue, perhaps 1/15 in some cases.
Excellent short demonstration!! :-)
Thank you! Your explanations are amazing. Not just on this clip but on all of the ones that I have watched. I just want to say thank you for sharing this info. Your amazing. I will definitely buy your photoshop dvd as well. Johanne
Long shutter speed. 5-10 seconds. On a tripod. I have a long exposures lesson on here you might want to watch.
Great job ,, It's a particular step to be a professional Photographer
Very down-to-earth videos, thanks!
Hey thanks for posting these vids im a noob and this is helping me out lotz!!
Nicely put together - good job.
I learn so much from your videos. Could you please do an intensive video on using FD lenses on a Digital Camera (EOS) also could you include lessons on Extenders. I have read that it is not good to use Extenders because you loose at least two F-Stops. Is this true? Keep up the great work that you are doing.
Thank you Jonathan!
I tell you firmly that this offer is just for your benefit and you won't pay even 1 penny or you would do nothing for it.
I hope you have great times and
Best Regards
-Stefan Zikfried-
@BruckThatsMe Also, shooting in very dark settings with a flash will give you a pretty good image even with moving people because you only see the moment when the flash is illuminating the subject. I've shot people dancing in clubs at 1/15 which allow for some ambient background light. Of course, in a brighter setting you'll want a faster Tv unless you're looking for motion blur. Focal length is also important. General rule is the reciprocal of the focal length, ie. @24mm Tv = 1/24 minimum.
Im trying to "freeze" a movemente but...and the light? If I put small aperture I always have to put the less time I can do so...it always get blurry ...I need 3 photos, one with movement totally freze, then a little movement but blurry (like yours on 1/30), and then...totally blurry... :(
Hello Michael, I've been watching your videos in youtube and I enjoyed a lot in using different settings on my camera. But I am having trouble now because my D3100 won't take any picture if i put it on AF-A settings--but works on Manual., However, all of my captured images were super blurred.. Please advice. Thanks!
Thanks alot, that made it alot easier to understand!
@BruckThatsMe congrats ..you have a steady hand i have tried it and i cant seem to get it...... thumbs up to you.
Thank you! Very good explanation.
on my camera it just has 1/60 I'm not sure if i can change it?
Thanks very much, where were you when I was studying photography 8 years ago!
THIS WAS AWESOME...
l LOVE THE LINE "IF YOU ARE PLANNING..."
Lets just say it...."YOU FAIL!"
@MichaelTheMentor actually an easy way around this is similar to what a pro sniper would do... tuck your elbows in to act like a tripod/stabilizer and hold your breath or breathe out very slowly while capturing the photo.
Do the barrier rules apply to SLR cameras that have image stabalizers? Such as the VR lenses on the Nikon's. If they don't, what number's can we rely on for people and moving athletes? Thanks
Hi there! Is the shutter speed you gave us is applicable in any lighting conditions?IIm so Confused about my setting speailly my apperture and ISO...Pls help
is a good rule of thumb for shooting people is to take the focal length and multiply that by 2 and that will give you a shutter speed that will keep your pictures from being blurry. If you are shooting a person at 100m then your shutter speed should be 1/200 or faster. This a good rule or no?
@Brandonmaieli the image may be underexposed if the shutter speed along with the aperture cant get enough light.
what's is the barrier if you do have a stabilizer but no tripod?
Hey, Mike, this tutorial was very helpful! I just have a slight problem that I am sure can very easily be fixed. Whenever I set a very fast shutter speed, picture comes out dark, and usually just black. What do I do to stop this?
i like the way the audio on this video is all over the map.
another great lesson
u didnt mention much about iso, the faster the shutter speed the higher iso required right? i.e using the water droplet example, u increased the speed of the shutter, i assume u also had to increase the iso, and or reduced the apperture... comments appreciated, Thanks.
very informative video, im a beginner and im getting fustrated trying to learn all that needs to be learned.
I shoot under 1/60 hand held without IS all the time. I think I can get down to 1/15 or 1/10 before I notice some blurring. I don't know if it's just because I have a steady hand or if I practice but Its not impossible.
Photos I take at 60 shutter speed are really dark! Do I need to adjust the aperture and ISO sensitivity? And what to?
@TheMikeGuy it comes dark because of low light source,,,increase iso then remove noise in editor like Lightroom...
Thank you for your help this is a great video!!
great video. but why if im over 1/360 im getting half black pics? especially if im using my 430 ex2 flash both ettl and manual mode.
thanks for your advice, I just bought my first DSLR Camera yesterday, the Canon 60D, I had a Nikon 5100, but it didn't let you have the freedom to adjust shutter speed while taking video. I assume these shutter speed tips also work when filming 25 fps (PAL) or are these the recommended speeds for NTSC? Anyways thanks again, 1/500 is what I'm best to record in as I'm capturing video for airsoft, lots of running involved. Have a great New Year!!
2:21 I put my shutter speed to 60, ISO to 400 and my aperture to as close to 4.5 as i could get (3.1) but my pictures are really really dark! Why is mine different with the same settings?
You are so helpful! Thanks!!!
okie... thank u i am going to get it and one thing after i finish learning from u then i can use all type of dslr model plz reply
Thank you so much!! this is exactly what i want to know!!
May i ask what Digital Camera you recommend????
it depends entirely on how much light there is in your shooting location
not in this case. 1/4000 may not be enough, and in those cases you might want to consider an ND filter.
@HogMaw yes! :)
@BruckThatsMe Im going to agree with you. I dont notice blurrage till i hit
Thanks very much for this tutorial!!
Excellent and thank you.
Thanks that was helpful.
Very informative. Thanks.
Depends on your cameras max shutter speed. Most are 1/4000, higher end go to 1/8000
this is really great thank you
Great video.
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Great Video!
Thanks! Great job!
Thanks alot. it was very helpful.
stupid youtube.... screwed up my long second comment lol:
i was saying, answering my self: i guess because it was taken outdoors it was ok to leave the iso at the same low level. So to further the question: Will it effect the overall exposure of the shot if u increase/decrease shutter speed
(considering a narrow selection) outdoors (good lighting) under the same iso?
Back to the water droplet example, the overall exposure of all 3 photos was almost identical.