Focal Length Explained! Why does it MATTER?

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • Focal length is a very important concept in Photography and Videography. Focal length affects the distortion, perspective, compression and depth of field. In this 'Focal Length Explained! Why does it MATTER?' video, I cover all the basic things you need know about focal length.
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  • @imt4ng0
    @imt4ng0 Před 4 lety +709

    I don't even have a camera. But I watch this channel regularly. Quality content.

    • @ISRAADVISUALS
      @ISRAADVISUALS Před 4 lety +23

      Same here man
      Broke people😂

    • @Jakiyyyyy
      @Jakiyyyyy Před 4 lety +6

      Haha start with the Fujifilm if you're looking for your first camera.

    • @ISRAADVISUALS
      @ISRAADVISUALS Před 4 lety +5

      @@Jakiyyyyy bruh fuji sucks tbh...canon beginner cams are the best to start off with...atleast thats what i know

    • @Jakiyyyyy
      @Jakiyyyyy Před 4 lety

      @@ISRAADVISUALS Why? Have you ever tried them?

    • @ISRAADVISUALS
      @ISRAADVISUALS Před 4 lety +3

      @@Jakiyyyyy i did
      Fuji is really good with thier high end cameras which are expensive..but they suck at beginner level..

  • @sauravus
    @sauravus  Před 4 lety +205

    My first video of 2020 uploaded in my new year resolution (4k)
    Edit1: I've said you get 'More' depth of field when you zoom in but I actually meant 'more blur' which is technically 'less' depth of field.

    • @karanshah3419
      @karanshah3419 Před 4 lety +1

      good one lol

    • @mohitmaraskolhe3760
      @mohitmaraskolhe3760 Před 4 lety +1

      Hey saurav i have to buy a camera under 40k.... Which one should I choose

    • @vijayendirangiridharan6113
      @vijayendirangiridharan6113 Před 4 lety

      Its resolution right!
      But i don't have a 4k display!! Lol

    • @LuminousBasumatary
      @LuminousBasumatary Před 4 lety

      Bro, where did u learn the basics of Photography in your initial days ???

    • @aparunan
      @aparunan Před 4 lety

      When u say increase of focal length decreases the Depth of Field, is it actually focal length or EFL

  • @iamakkkshay
    @iamakkkshay Před 4 lety +249

    No one told me that Nikon has 1.5 crop factor and Cannon has 1.6 . Thank you for sharing.

  • @ianhall7513
    @ianhall7513 Před rokem +14

    I'm trying to understand the results of pushing vanishing points to different extremes in drawing and I found this somewhat helpful. Understanding compression as a result of how close vanishing points are to one another will help me when setting up vanishing points to start and plan a piece.

  • @abhishekchandra8099
    @abhishekchandra8099 Před 4 lety +254

    Wow, this man should be a professor in some college or university.

    • @munikujur5936
      @munikujur5936 Před 4 lety +1

      No man he is not

    • @LSDOvideos
      @LSDOvideos Před 4 lety +17

      He makes more money doing youtube and gets to avoid faculty politics

    • @palashgaur1650
      @palashgaur1650 Před 3 lety +4

      He is nice at explaining but made some mistakes in explaining depth of field. As a professor you can not afford that.

    • @shivansh5126
      @shivansh5126 Před 3 lety

      Thats true😁

    • @christinak2285
      @christinak2285 Před 3 lety +3

      @@palashgaur1650 lol you act like profs do not make mistakes. they do, (ik because I am a uni student and profs I have had have made mistakes), but if they do they correct them and he did. we are are prone to human error, even profs.

  • @exitegaming281
    @exitegaming281 Před 3 lety +41

    This video helped me in my physics
    😂
    I didnt know what is focal length in physics
    I actually came here searching' what is focal length' 😂

  •  Před 4 lety +114

    Your videos have literally taught me everything I know about photography, and I have improved so much since I found your channel.
    Is there any way you could make a video on shooting dark subjects in dark locations? I have a black Labrador and I want photos in the forest and I cannot afford other light sources but ISO and the sun itself

    • @vsboardza
      @vsboardza Před 4 lety +1

      He already has a video on it

    •  Před 4 lety +4

      @@vsboardza yes, but it's based on still objects and I need a fast shutter speed because I'm shooting an animal

    • @HarshvardhanSaboo
      @HarshvardhanSaboo Před 4 lety +2

      Marie Klüver-Kristensen Just use higher ISO in night for now or external flash.

    •  Před 4 lety +4

      @@HarshvardhanSaboo higher ISO makes the photo grainy to a point where it cannot be saved

    • @HarshvardhanSaboo
      @HarshvardhanSaboo Před 4 lety +7

      @ You r absolutely right that's why I suggested alternate source of light.
      Ideally no matter what you do photography needs lighting.. I'm a professional photographer.
      If lighting isn't there camera will require higher ISO, I'm afraid no other option is there.
      Or you speedlight with your camera, the response I have seen is amazing if you know how to go bounce flashlight the output will be like you have not used Flashlight at all.

  • @moecooper3037
    @moecooper3037 Před 3 lety +13

    This video is entirely excellent. Everything from the pacing of your speech, to the amount of examples you use, are perfect. Keep up the incredible work & I’ll definitely be coming back to this channel if I have any Photography questions.

  • @utopiadweller
    @utopiadweller Před rokem +3

    1:15 sensor with or without crop 1:50 small number of focal length = wider perspective ... 15mm = wider perspective than 200 mm... 2:30 compression ... 3:30 depth of field 4:15 zooming in vs moving closer physically to the subject ... 5:20 portrait ...

  • @tileh_pacbro
    @tileh_pacbro Před 3 lety +175

    I can listen to this guy accent all day long😍😍

    • @RajeshMalviya
      @RajeshMalviya Před 3 lety +3

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    • @elegancei5538
      @elegancei5538 Před 3 lety +2

      Simppp

    • @clovis7323
      @clovis7323 Před 3 lety +1

      @@elegancei5538 bruh

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      @stacy3 Před 3 lety +3

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      @stacy3 Před 3 lety +3

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    @jonahrivera7 Před 4 lety +17

    One word: OUTSTANDING

  • @craigoneill4504
    @craigoneill4504 Před 3 lety +8

    Hi Saurav, that was the best explanation i have seen in a very long time! You have a very good way about you which is excellent. Keep up the great videos and as it's November 15th 2020 today you're probably in the middle of Dihwalli, enjoy!

  • @nanan_hello
    @nanan_hello Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks this really helps a lot. I am trying to get into microstock and learning this really helps, as well as the math at the beginning. It made me happy to hear that you are a landscape photographer and that you use a higher focal length because I currently only have one lens (prime, 35mm, but my camera is 2x crop factor, so 70mm). Thanks again.

  • @therealfitshorty
    @therealfitshorty Před 3 lety +4

    I've been down a CZcams hole researching cameras/lenses. This was the most helpful I've found in 2 hours- thank you so much!!!!

  • @Jakiyyyyy
    @Jakiyyyyy Před 4 lety +53

    I use 50mm on APSC and it has a 75mm equivalent and I use it literally for almost shots, portrait, street, and I love it!

    • @letterjtv418
      @letterjtv418 Před 4 lety

      i used a6000 sony, i cant use crop when it comes to Raw files. im a right?

    • @washifwazeer1619
      @washifwazeer1619 Před 4 lety

      Me too. I use a 56mm 1.4f and I love the images it produces

    • @santoshb5427
      @santoshb5427 Před 4 lety

      Bro which camera is best for photography Nikon d5600 or Canon 800d ??? Plz tell me

    • @hanifmacca
      @hanifmacca Před 3 lety +1

      the nifty fifty.

  • @ZatchOp
    @ZatchOp Před rokem +1

    Wide lens set in 24mm and other side telephoto lens set in 24mm the output is same ?

  • @virgilwardmedia
    @virgilwardmedia Před 4 lety +7

    Extremely informative and concise! Thanks a ton man!

  • @nimkal
    @nimkal Před 3 lety +2

    Great job explaining! You've done a much better job than so many others. Subscribed and keep up the learning material. Thanks

  • @DoctorChurrasco
    @DoctorChurrasco Před 4 lety +26

    The quality in this video is really amazing

  • @Jacob_Roberts
    @Jacob_Roberts Před 4 lety +7

    Thank you for explaining these concepts in clear, easy to understand language geared towards beginners.

  • @merkin22
    @merkin22 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for the video. You might want to mention, as well, what compression can do to human facial features; so the need for checking on that re distance from your subject when using various focal length lenses for portraits so you don't distort people's faces (however subtle, or not, that distortion can be).

  • @rishavmoitra3952
    @rishavmoitra3952 Před 4 lety +10

    Amazing video.., I just started exploring more and more about photography and videography...... This video of yours was really nice and useful

  • @bluerootentertainment2410

    You should be getting paid to teach! Even with your accent (I’m in the US) you made this as clear and simplified as you possibly could in 6 minutes! Great work!

  • @RahulProduction
    @RahulProduction Před 4 lety +1

    I m unable to use on camera flash on canon 800d with display mode. How can I use flash without using viewfinder or by focusing by display screen

  • @johnvarghese8742
    @johnvarghese8742 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you Saurav for your valuable lessons/tips.

  • @mariacruza756
    @mariacruza756 Před 4 lety +4

    Omg! Thank you so much for this video! Focal length makes so much more sense now💗

  • @MyDigitalTeacher
    @MyDigitalTeacher Před 4 lety

    *Can u suggest me better Lens around 10-20 mm for Nikon APS-c i have D5600.. I'm confused between Tikona,Sigma and Nikkor nikkor is cheaper but looks bit avg... and where to buy second lens if possible 😢*

  • @rayt2905
    @rayt2905 Před 4 lety +3

    As a landscape photographer, how do you cut the 'haze' that you typically see in the Indian context? e.g. We went to Mahabaleshwar, and in bright afternoon, all my landscape shots were rendered useless due to the haze throughout the area.

  • @FunbukTech
    @FunbukTech Před 3 lety +1

    Bro will we get 35mm in14 to 46mm?
    So de we want other 35mm lense?
    Pls reply......

  • @roamer18
    @roamer18 Před 4 lety +3

    Well! thanks again buddy. Really informative and useful. Keep it up!

  • @keithancajas4623
    @keithancajas4623 Před 3 lety

    dude! you're a gem! so glad i found this channel! love your delivery and knowledge of the subject!

  • @sharanya_juneja7362
    @sharanya_juneja7362 Před 3 lety +2

    This was extremely helpful. I was looking for something just like this.

  • @frankyfarset
    @frankyfarset Před 2 lety +1

    This brief yet extremely informative and digestible video just earned You a subscriber. Awesome job!

  • @darrinlalla9008
    @darrinlalla9008 Před 4 lety +1

    Your videos are always so good. Even if I know the topic already, the revision is great. Thanks. I subscribed.

  • @TheMK.TechMaster
    @TheMK.TechMaster Před 4 lety

    which lens you used in this video in the begining to get total blur effect please tell?

  • @armyphotoguy
    @armyphotoguy Před 4 lety +1

    You have some great videos with lots of basic information. I'd like to see you to a on the scene photo shoot and walk through some of your shots. As a fellow photographer when I do a walk through it makes it easy to understand the process to achieve the finished images. Happy new years and happy shooting !!!

  • @AnoopFrancis
    @AnoopFrancis Před 4 lety

    @00:22 bro how do u editor guys make that part, editor app and technique name plzzz... It's for my class room videos. Can u plz help?

  • @andystern9451
    @andystern9451 Před rokem

    Thank you! One of the best videos on the subject I’ve seen. Can’t wait to watch more!

  • @azuraflame1
    @azuraflame1 Před 3 lety +2

    I’ll definitely have to watch this vid a few times throughout my learning but this vid was super helpful.

  • @EasyExplanations
    @EasyExplanations Před 4 lety +2

    Hi! Dear nice video. Just want to modify one thing that when we use 200 mm we won’t get more depth of field but that is called shallow depth of field.yeah thats true that we’ll get more blurr but that is called shallow depth of field.More or Deep depth of field is when we use a wider lens or increase the f-Stop.

  • @RockettDesign
    @RockettDesign Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video, I learnt so much and really appreciate the detail you went to!

  • @ExploredPerpsective
    @ExploredPerpsective Před 3 lety

    This video had so many succinct examples. I'm appreciative for having found it. Thank you!

  • @munenemashaba5763
    @munenemashaba5763 Před 3 lety

    I think I have found the best CZcamsr on photography now😍you do such a great job explaining every little detail about all things photography for people that have zero experience in this field. This is a great channel👌I love it

  • @michael.K.G
    @michael.K.G Před 3 lety +11

    Now this is what we call a perfect explanation. I've always struggled with focal length and learned about it but this made it perfectly clear.

  • @FullSoulWellness
    @FullSoulWellness Před 3 lety

    This is SO helpful. Thank you!

  • @x3BobO
    @x3BobO Před 3 lety

    I have a couple of questions:
    I want to film in a smaller room and want to get that blur effect. We have a 50mm prime lense but I have to set the camera super far away for it to focus on me. It says it is infinite but it doesn't seem to be the way. What am I doing wrong? Would I need a higher mm or lower mm? I have seen other streamers use a 35mm with a similar size room as me. Would this be better or worse? Would I not have to put the camera further away?

  • @shabeerb4215
    @shabeerb4215 Před 3 lety +1

    Which lens ur using

  • @royalrecordz8513
    @royalrecordz8513 Před 4 lety

    Hello bro kindly me can I use canon prime 50mm with my ulanzi Dof plz reply I’m waiting for your reply ( if is not possible kindly make video for iPhone 11 Pro Max + ulanzi dof + wich Lens ? For music video shooting

  • @HameedKhan-qc4wi
    @HameedKhan-qc4wi Před 4 lety

    Thanks man you give always simple and great info

  • @sunillulla7814
    @sunillulla7814 Před 4 lety

    Hey hi Saurav can u tell me how are skyvik lens quality n I’m have iPhone 7plus so is good to use skyvik lens

  • @MotoGuildIndia
    @MotoGuildIndia Před 4 lety

    which camera lense you used to make this video

  • @wcsdiaries
    @wcsdiaries Před 3 lety +2

    Great video very concise. Thank you for sharing. I wish more channels were succinct like this instead of wasting my time with 90 second long intros

  • @sudindalave9727
    @sudindalave9727 Před 3 lety

    I m using Sony a 6400 and 18-135 lens but I m unable to take close up pics of flowers, insects and plants we hat I should do, as biology professor I m working for the said topics

  • @ktsrijagan
    @ktsrijagan Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Saurav, great man.. I'm really impressed the way you are explaining. Take up more complex things.. You have that charm. Now i'm clear about focul length.

  • @pilotjm817
    @pilotjm817 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! I'm not even a photographer but I watched the whole video. This was great! Well done.

  • @TheKeefusoutdoors
    @TheKeefusoutdoors Před 3 lety

    Great video mate, thanks so much

  • @alejandraespinoza2433
    @alejandraespinoza2433 Před 2 lety

    This was so helpful! Thank you!

  • @realworld1626
    @realworld1626 Před rokem

    Which lens will do the more background blur
    sony 50mm f1.8
    Sony 210mm f6.5

  • @00Nick00
    @00Nick00 Před 3 lety

    What program did you use to draw on the screen in the video? I thought it was pretty good and would like to use this technique.

  • @NbaLive4ever
    @NbaLive4ever Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for helping me understand this topic!!! Very well explained :)

  • @mikebythesea45
    @mikebythesea45 Před 2 lety

    Best explanation I’ve heard yet. Thank you

  • @ogarparmar3830
    @ogarparmar3830 Před 4 lety

    Beautifully explained!! Your videos are full on knowledge and easily understood!! They are technical too

  • @sydneypumnea5507
    @sydneypumnea5507 Před 3 lety

    I loved how this guy explains things! I love it!

  • @devendraaras4084
    @devendraaras4084 Před 3 lety

    This explaination was all I needed. Good work man!!

  • @Hudasony
    @Hudasony Před 3 lety

    please tell that which caller mic you have used bcz your video is outdoor shooted but there is no noise and i m a short film maker... so please 🙏

  • @perrypelican9476
    @perrypelican9476 Před 2 lety

    Very well done video. You explain things clearly with no useless stuff. Keep making videos this way. I don't like the ones with long introductions and full of foolish jargon. Thank you for the information. I knew what focal length was but you gave me a new perspective. I usually think of depth if field as a function of aperture only.

  • @XoBabiexVoX
    @XoBabiexVoX Před 2 lety

    Such a good video, thank you!

  • @lisapoelma6018
    @lisapoelma6018 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much! It is a very clear explanation.

  • @kdub0325
    @kdub0325 Před 3 lety

    This video was so insightful, thank you!

  • @fireballgecko6943
    @fireballgecko6943 Před 3 lety

    One of the most practical videos I’ve seen👍🏼 all that in under 7 minutes... wow

  • @gelatosamurai
    @gelatosamurai Před rokem

    I loved your clean and sharp explanation. Thanks

  • @andrewgallavan5212
    @andrewgallavan5212 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for making this video! As a beginner it was really helpful.

  • @ananicolevandermeij1271

    wow I can't believe I finally understand this! thank you so much you are sooo good explaining the complex

  • @nxt-cheong106
    @nxt-cheong106 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for this, it was so clear and easier to follow and understand👍

  • @bharathb4803
    @bharathb4803 Před 3 lety

    Thanks man. Finally, I got my answer on choosing a lens for portrait.

  • @joshuakirby2635
    @joshuakirby2635 Před 3 lety

    Bro, yes. This was very helpful. I feel like we're friends, and you're just giving me tips on how to use my camera. Great content, man!

  • @arizonamango4990
    @arizonamango4990 Před 2 lety

    this was short and extremely helpful thank you

  • @mancavepc1730
    @mancavepc1730 Před 3 lety

    excellent explanation. so complex yet simple. thanks!!!

  • @asmrzealous
    @asmrzealous Před rokem

    What focal length did you shoot this video in? That’s the angle I’m trying to capture for my videos and can’t seem to figure it out. Thanks!

  • @elvisobsessor
    @elvisobsessor Před 3 lety

    Super clear & helpful - thank you!

  • @GURUKHAN_OG
    @GURUKHAN_OG Před 4 lety +2

    Appreciate your video and efforts! 100% marks on it.
    But one correction, when you increase the focal length/zoom in , the distance between 2 subjects increases as you are getting into the finer details and your scope narrows.

  • @lewinwild8155
    @lewinwild8155 Před 2 lety

    This was very comprehensive, thank you.

  • @benbetterby6456
    @benbetterby6456 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much!!! This was an AMAZING video!!! It explained the topic VERY WELL!!! :)

  • @arunsahu3182
    @arunsahu3182 Před 4 lety

    Which Camera and lens did you used to make this video ? please share.Thank you

  • @cmdrratzass7305
    @cmdrratzass7305 Před 4 lety

    Was expecting another of those videos that tries to tell me short focal lenses would distort faces and using tele lenses would result in flat portraits. But I was pleasantly surprised! Even mentioned that zooming and moving are not the same. Too many people don’t get that.

  • @carlosalonzo6677
    @carlosalonzo6677 Před rokem

    I am learning photography now and your channel is a plus, thanks for sharing this content.

  • @johnofardeal
    @johnofardeal Před 3 lety

    Saurev, this is a great video! Thank you!

  • @melaniefarida4935
    @melaniefarida4935 Před 3 lety

    What lens/settings are you using to shoot this video?

  • @Gani863
    @Gani863 Před 3 lety

    Which camera you use to record this video

  • @mimi_pesss
    @mimi_pesss Před 3 lety

    Very clarifying! thanks

  • @ASMRyouVEGANyet
    @ASMRyouVEGANyet Před 3 lety +1

    I get the best vibes from this guy. He seems like he's a good one to hang around.

  • @melaniefarida4935
    @melaniefarida4935 Před 3 lety +1

    Truly amazing content & video quality!

  • @wahidsaifudeen1651
    @wahidsaifudeen1651 Před 2 lety

    Hi Saurav,
    I am looking for a tiny camera to view an object roughly 1 feet away for a project..
    Can you kindly suggest me.

  • @Brajeshkumar-vh8dj
    @Brajeshkumar-vh8dj Před 4 lety

    Can someone please help me to download google camera for samsung j7 series...

  • @sandeeppradhan4823
    @sandeeppradhan4823 Před 4 lety

    Bhai i have canon 55-250 but I want wide and zoom should I buy 18-200 mm plz tell me

  • @Oli_Thompson
    @Oli_Thompson Před 10 měsíci

    This was really useful. Thank you!

  • @braigbrothers
    @braigbrothers Před 3 lety

    Very informative! Amazing! Thanks

  • @sambared111
    @sambared111 Před 3 lety

    Hi Saurav which camera you used?

  • @BlackapinoTheTechGuy
    @BlackapinoTheTechGuy Před 3 lety

    *FINALLY someone who explains it in English that's simple to understand. Now I'll know what to look for the next time I get a Lens.*

  • @cs_photoshoot1982
    @cs_photoshoot1982 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks for teaching us so much bro
    ❤️🥰Love from Bengaluru🥰❤️