My goodness I love this video!! I think I subbed right after your intro - I knew this was going to be good. Extremely informative and will be very helpful in my quest of learning as much as possible about photography/videography. Exactly what I was looking for, and I am definitely checking out your other videos. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent presentation, amongst the BEST in CZcams when you combine your clear easy to understand explanations of complex subjects with excellent and beautiful video production and photographic materials. You just gained another subscriber! Thank you.
Sometimes it is simply the brilliance of common sense that makes articles and/or videos from Photography Life so helpful. This is such a video, and one in which subject and guide (Spencer) engage, inform, articulate, and illuminate. This video “captures it all” in exemplary manner.
Same here! That was actually the first thing that struck me: the very good quality of the audio, even in the confinement’s of the canyon. How did you do that? :)
@@marcelvanlierop Really glad you bumped this comment, somehow I missed it at first! I used the Sennheiser EW 100 G3 to record audio here. I actually wouldn't recommend it because of the price, though, unless you need a wireless lav mic system (I did for a prior project). Otherwise, a good shotgun mic or wired lav will be a better value for the money. Hope this helps!
Luuuuuv these tutorials, Spencer. It drives me wild when people don't "get" wides and ultrawides. A photo is about just one thing - that leads to the next thing. (Example: Spencer walking through the slot gully.)
Thank you, runbei! "Awesome place = capture it all" ... not always a method for success! It takes some practice to get killer shots with a wide angle. Worth it though.
Awesome. I'm getting to like wide angle for outside, I used to mainly use indoors tight spaces or up close personal. I lived worked and school in SLC so it never seized to amaze me of how much natural beauty we have only footsteps away in the Salt Lake Valley . Butterfield Canyon, Kennecott Mine or Donut Falls and so on.
Really awesome video. The fact you shot it in a setting where you would use a WA lens, and did the video with a WA lens, really helps visually communicate what you're talking about. I'd love to see videos on things you can do with WA lenses besides landscapes though, esp. with crop sensor cameras.
Great vid! Since few have commented on their choices of wide angle lenses here, I'll just say that I'm watching this because I just got a Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens for my EOS R. I just got it today, so I haven't had time to play with it yet, but I'm hoping for a number of things with this lens: 1) To shoot some great wide-angle shots like the ones you've shown here. 2) To utilize the wide angle to get the most out of my Rs 1.75x crop in 4K by 'backing' away some in 4K video so the crop's not so pronounced. 3) To give myself some room when shooting in my tight space (kinda same as above). 4) To put the lens to use in real estate photography. Thanks for the concise input! Sub'ing!
Thank you Spencer, very helpful. I struggle with wide angle lenses - for some reason I just don't have the "eye" for it. I will follow your advice going forward. I have a 21mm prime and a 24-35.
Glad you liked it, Michael! It's actually a good sign that you've noticed your "wide-angle eye" needs work. A lot of people don't realize that. And they use wide angle lenses by default anyway :)
This so much! I love my wide angle lens (16-35mm Nikkor) but I'm on the cusp of selling it for the 70-200mm Nikkor because I really struggle to find a scene that fits the criteria for a good wide angle photograph. This video has definitely spurred some inspiration in me so maybe I'll give it a few more attempts before I pull the trigger.
Sorry for the delayed response. I used the Sennheiser EW 100 G3 to record audio here. I actually wouldn't recommend it because of the price, though, unless you need a wireless lav mic system (I did for a prior project). Otherwise, a good shotgun mic or wired lav will be a better value for the money. Hope this helps!
Most of the video is filmed in peek-a-boo slot canyon in Escalante. I did film some parts in various other locations, from Arches to Joshua Tree. This was a LONG road trip.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah! I filmed most of it in Peek-a-Boo Canyon, and some in Spooky Canyon nearby, if I recall correctly.
Your channel is good but you are giving too much lactuer we amateur photographers like practical videos , tutorials, and workshops then after you will get more Subscribers.
Are you saying you would like to see more specific walkthroughs on how I took one particular image, and less of me talking to the camera without any visuals to back it up? Glad you like the channel and thanks for the feedback!
CZcams needs more CZcamsrs like you and less influencers who are essentially extended salespersons.
Really appreciate that, Noot!
Agreed, those what's in my camera bag, my gear sets video are literally advertising, it does not ever ever improve your photography like this one
My goodness I love this video!! I think I subbed right after your intro - I knew this was going to be good. Extremely informative and will be very helpful in my quest of learning as much as possible about photography/videography. Exactly what I was looking for, and I am definitely checking out your other videos. Thanks for sharing!
You're spot on: this is one of the best explanations of wide angle lenses. Well done!
Haven't watched any of your other videos but just subscribed. Really well paced and professionally presented.
Excellent presentation, amongst the BEST in CZcams when you combine your clear easy to understand explanations of complex subjects with excellent and beautiful video production and photographic materials. You just gained another subscriber! Thank you.
Wow, thank you! Glad you found it so clear.
Cool tips and very much enjoyed those tight spaces you were squashing through "cool video .
I usually do not comment, but this is some very thought out and competent content. Kudos!
Thank you, Marcus! Happy you liked it.
I like the way you have explained things, very simple, and informative,
Sometimes it is simply the brilliance of common sense that makes articles and/or videos from Photography Life so helpful. This is such a video, and one in which subject and guide (Spencer) engage, inform, articulate, and illuminate. This video “captures it all” in exemplary manner.
GREAT job on this video! Your tips are spot on and your video has a great flow. Perfectly delivered as well!
Glad you liked it! I had a great time filming it at such an amazing location.
Thank you, very good explanation
Mate the audio quality of this video is amazing. Would you mind sharing about your mic too please
Same here! That was actually the first thing that struck me: the very good quality of the audio, even in the confinement’s of the canyon. How did you do that? :)
@@marcelvanlierop Really glad you bumped this comment, somehow I missed it at first! I used the Sennheiser EW 100 G3 to record audio here. I actually wouldn't recommend it because of the price, though, unless you need a wireless lav mic system (I did for a prior project). Otherwise, a good shotgun mic or wired lav will be a better value for the money. Hope this helps!
I believe also being between the canyon formations has created some sort of an isolation which concentrated the sound.
Luuuuuv these tutorials, Spencer. It drives me wild when people don't "get" wides and ultrawides. A photo is about just one thing - that leads to the next thing. (Example: Spencer walking through the slot gully.)
Thank you, runbei! "Awesome place = capture it all" ... not always a method for success! It takes some practice to get killer shots with a wide angle. Worth it though.
I am overwhelmed Spencer...your simple explanations and practical experiments compiled with your physics .Thanks
Great to hear you liked it so much! Thanks for the kind feedback.
Awesome. I'm getting to like wide angle for outside, I used to mainly use indoors tight spaces or up close personal. I lived worked and school in SLC so it never seized to amaze me of how much natural beauty we have only footsteps away in the Salt Lake Valley . Butterfield Canyon, Kennecott Mine or Donut Falls and so on.
I saw this on PetaPixel. This is well presented information. You are articulate and the video is interesting. Thank you.
Thank you, Rich! Glad you liked it and I appreciate the feedback.
Really awesome video. The fact you shot it in a setting where you would use a WA lens, and did the video with a WA lens, really helps visually communicate what you're talking about. I'd love to see videos on things you can do with WA lenses besides landscapes though, esp. with crop sensor cameras.
Excellent job. And a fun place to go to show us how they can work. I'm enjoying these please keep it up.
Thank you, Sean! I had a bunch of fun making this one, and I'm honestly pretty excited about doing more.
Thanks for this video. I learned quite a lot about using wide angle lenses.
Great job!
SUCH a helpful video. Thank you so much!
Great video Spencer! Keep them coming! Cant wait for the next one!
Glad you enjoyed it, Stefan! Next one is coming soon, got to say I think you'll like it too.
Great vid.
Love the location. Great video.
love the part on negative space - thank you
Great video.Well done.
Very useful info. Awesome edit man.
Great vid! Since few have commented on their choices of wide angle lenses here, I'll just say that I'm watching this because I just got a Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens for my EOS R. I just got it today, so I haven't had time to play with it yet, but I'm hoping for a number of things with this lens:
1) To shoot some great wide-angle shots like the ones you've shown here.
2) To utilize the wide angle to get the most out of my Rs 1.75x crop in 4K by 'backing' away some in 4K video so the crop's not so pronounced.
3) To give myself some room when shooting in my tight space (kinda same as above).
4) To put the lens to use in real estate photography.
Thanks for the concise input! Sub'ing!
Awesome, Kai, that's a great lens and awesome camera! Good luck and get some great shots in with it.
Nice vid thanks! Subbed.
Wow, clear useful content without plugs for Skillshare. Thank you!
Haha, thanks!
These tips are really meaningful. Thumbs up!
Thank you!
loved this video! extremely informative
THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO! I have a new DX 12-24mm super wide angle lens on a Nikon 7200 and am experiementing with it. Your video is really helpful!
Awesome, enjoy the new lens!
Thanks!
Thank you Spencer, very helpful. I struggle with wide angle lenses - for some reason I just don't have the "eye" for it. I will follow your advice going forward. I have a 21mm prime and a 24-35.
Glad you liked it, Michael! It's actually a good sign that you've noticed your "wide-angle eye" needs work. A lot of people don't realize that. And they use wide angle lenses by default anyway :)
Wow - This was an outstanding video!
Thanks for saying so! I'm glad you liked it so much.
Awesome content
Much appreciated!
Well done presentation and images, Mr. Life.
Thanks Michael, glad you liked it.
honestly this was great, thanks man!
Really appreciate it! Glad you liked the video.
very informative....hoping for more such videos on telephoto lenses ..especially 300mm
Thank you! I’ll take that into account while planning the next videos 👍
Beautiful video. Very interesting and informative.
Thank you, Sarajit!
Very good info. 😊 thanks
Great explanation, and a great spot
Thanks! It's one of my favorite spots for landscape photography. I saw your other comment too, glad you like the negative space tip.
Very useful and thanks 🙌🏻
Glad you liked it!!
Great video mate 👍🏻
Great video! Very helpful. I’m thinking about a 14-30 f4 for my Nikon Z6ii
It’s a great lens! I use one and highly recommend it.
This so much! I love my wide angle lens (16-35mm Nikkor) but I'm on the cusp of selling it for the 70-200mm Nikkor because I really struggle to find a scene that fits the criteria for a good wide angle photograph. This video has definitely spurred some inspiration in me so maybe I'll give it a few more attempts before I pull the trigger.
Happy to hear it, piranhi! Certainly not all scenes work well with a wide angle. But when you find one that does, it's hard to beat the results.
I like your video !
this video was beautiful.. i am now going to that location
You should! Slot canyons are amazing. The ones in this video are in Escalante National Monument.
Subbed thanks!
Good info...
You're so great at explaining these things! Are you a Utahan like myself?
Which lens did you use in the example, that has the range of 14mm to 30mm ?
Hi, this maybe a stupid question. Can I zoom into wide angle video or photo without losing quality?
Cool vid, thanks ;)
I learned. I enjoyed. I subbed. :)
Recommended wide lens to visit Utah Parks , for Sony A7III system.??
Wide angle lenses can be used for filming too.. right?.. not only photography.. I’m asking.
Thank you!
Great content
Most definitely! I filmed almost this whole video with a 14mm ultra-wide lens. It does add a bit of perspective stretching, but otherwise looks fine.
Give more Practical use wide angale lenses like 24mm, 16mm, 8mm, and how will we use fish eye lense during landscape and travel photography.
Fisheyes are a whole different beast, but the tips in this video should apply whether you’re using a 24mm lens, 16mm, etc.
Where is that canyon?
Escalante in Utah. I went to a few different slot canyons while I was there. Beautiful place.
what mic are you using sir?
Sorry for the delayed response. I used the Sennheiser EW 100 G3 to record audio here. I actually wouldn't recommend it because of the price, though, unless you need a wireless lav mic system (I did for a prior project). Otherwise, a good shotgun mic or wired lav will be a better value for the money. Hope this helps!
Where is this exactly? Zion? Bryce? Canyonlands?
Most of the video is filmed in peek-a-boo slot canyon in Escalante. I did film some parts in various other locations, from Arches to Joshua Tree. This was a LONG road trip.
woowww 6:45
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Can someone tell me where is this place please? Thank you friends
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah! I filmed most of it in Peek-a-Boo Canyon, and some in Spooky Canyon nearby, if I recall correctly.
check out Buckskin Gulch next time your in the Page/Kanab area.
Freakin mind blowing!
Your channel is good but you are giving too much lactuer we amateur photographers like practical videos , tutorials, and workshops then after you will get more Subscribers.
Are you saying you would like to see more specific walkthroughs on how I took one particular image, and less of me talking to the camera without any visuals to back it up? Glad you like the channel and thanks for the feedback!
Nice video 👏