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Ben Harvey Photography
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A different kind of Macro?
Today’s video location What3words
First location - valuables.test.clean
Second location - mirror.guises.rigid
Today's video is covering a new kind of photography, for me anyway. Long-lens macro. Up until this point I have very much been focused on using 100mm and shorter focal lengths to capture close up macro; but I am experimenting with a dedicated 180mm macro lens, made by Canon.
If you would like to see more of my work then check out my website:
Www.benharveyphotography.co.uk
The gear I use to make my content (although this is always changing!)
Sony A7iv + 20mm 1.8G - My main RUclips camera for shooting out on location.
Canon EOS R8 + 16mm F2.8 + Zhuyin Crane M3 - I use this for a combinat...
First location - valuables.test.clean
Second location - mirror.guises.rigid
Today's video is covering a new kind of photography, for me anyway. Long-lens macro. Up until this point I have very much been focused on using 100mm and shorter focal lengths to capture close up macro; but I am experimenting with a dedicated 180mm macro lens, made by Canon.
If you would like to see more of my work then check out my website:
Www.benharveyphotography.co.uk
The gear I use to make my content (although this is always changing!)
Sony A7iv + 20mm 1.8G - My main RUclips camera for shooting out on location.
Canon EOS R8 + 16mm F2.8 + Zhuyin Crane M3 - I use this for a combinat...
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Finding my way HOME
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Today's video is about overcoming a fear. A fear of getting lost. Because it is holding me back from exploring new locations. The video is about testing out the OS map app, and discussing the various options for searching out new places to keep you inspired. If you would like to see more of my work then check out my website: Www.benharveyphotography.co.uk The gear I use to make my content (alth...
We have a WINNER! Neewer LT32 giveaway
Просмотров 476Месяц назад
To follow up my travel tripod giveaway, we draw the winner out of a hat to see who wins the Neewer LT32 travel tripod.
Extreme Macro Photography TUTORIAL
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
Following on from my popular macro photography tutorial, today we delve a little deeper into extreme macro photography. If you would like to see more of my work then check out my website: Www.benharveyphotography.co.uk Review video on Laowa Lens by Thomas Shaham - high recommended! ruclips.net/video/lkNOmMxOwIY/видео.htmlsi=eHJ6tNfGzIfsVeqD The gear I use to make my content (although this is al...
Tripod GIVEAWAY! Neewer LT32
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Месяц назад
To recap on how to win. Leave a comment on the video stating which is your favourite video of mine and why, between 7pm Sunday 14th July 2024 and 7pm Sunday 28th July 2024. One of the comments will be randomly selected and sent a brand new Neewer LT32. Remember, you have to be subscribed and live somewhere that Amazon can deliver to you. Good luck! If you want to pick one up from Amazon, link b...
What's next for this channel
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Месяц назад
I have a lot going on right now, so rather than wait for all of the videos, here is what is coming up next! If you would like to see more of my work then check out my website: Www.benharveyphotography.co.uk The gear I use to make my content (although this is always changing!) Sony A7iv 20mm 1.8G - My main RUclips camera for shooting out on location. Canon EOS R8 16mm F2.8 Zhuyin Crane M3 - I us...
The definition of madness
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
Today’s video location What3words imparting.quietly.passion Sometimes you have to visit a location over and over until you get a shot that you are happy with. And I still don't have a shot of Arundel Castle that I am happy with. Today is a revisit to see if I can capture something from my portfolio. If you would like to see more of my work then check out my website: Www.benharveyphotography.co....
How to use a WIDE ANGLE lens!
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.2 месяца назад
Today’s video location What3words pies.talent.depend As part of my experimental prime lens challenge for 2024, this video explores how you can best use a 16mm lens for landscape photography. Mads' video that got me thinking about when to use a wide angle lens. ruclips.net/video/cTgGTyr1Z50/видео.htmlsi=4GGMsTB2pEHigDw9 If you would like to see more of my work then check out my website: Www.benh...
It actually starts...here
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
Today’s video location What3words elect.kilt.emporium Today's video is about how I motivate myself to get out with my camera at every opportunity. I have some tried and tested methods to ensure that I never bail on a photoshoot, and share some tips and tricks to prepare for a photo shoot. If you would like to see more of my work then check out my website: Www.benharveyphotography.co.uk The gear...
Photography FADS
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
Photography seasons are just inevitable, and summer is actually a really tough time for landscape photography. Yet we still wake up mega early to capture whatever is trending right now. This video is a topical video, which is wild garlic woodland photography. Check out Jamie Fielding's work here jamie_fielding_photography Check out Ian Brierley's work here ianbrierle...
Was it the right choice? Bluebell Photography
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
I thought I would do something a little different this bluebell season, so I let my audience vote which lens I should shoot with. And you guessed it, the lens of choice was 100mm. But not just the photos, oh no, I filmed the whole video at 100mm also. What a challenge! If you would like to see more of my work then check out my website: Www.benharveyphotography.co.uk The gear I use to make my co...
The long way down - BEACHY HEAD light house revisit
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.4 месяца назад
If you would like to join me on a 1-2-1 workshop, check out my website for more information. www.benharveyphotography.co.uk/workshops Today’s video location What3words Lighthouse - bullion.smokers.owned Parking on Dukes Drive - arena.buddy.folds Top of trail - baker.epidemics.envisage Cow Gap - cluttered.ladders.shackles After 4 years of putting this off, I have revisited the famous landmark th...
Best 5 travel tripods of 2024
Просмотров 24 тыс.4 месяца назад
Today's video is a comparison of my favourite 5 travel tripods of 2024. The five tripods in no particular order: Peak Design Travel Tripod uk.peakdesign.com/pages/travel-tripod K&F Concept www.kentfaith.co.uk/tripods/KF09.077V1_kf-ba225-carbon-fiber-tripod-2-section-bottom-axis-aluminum-alloy-triangle-monopod-reflexable-ball-head-orange-carbon Freewell The Real Travel Tripod www.freewellgear.co...
Too much resolution?
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Today’s video location What3words firewall.ruby.composes It's all about who you know, and I am friends with Gordon Laing who tests cameras and lenses for a career. The Fujifilm GFX 100 mk2 is a medium format camera, and today I get to try that with the rare 30mm tilt-shift lens, the perfect tool for architecture and landscape photography. If you would like to see more of my work then check out ...
Shooting Panoramas - A complete TUTORIAL
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Shooting Panoramas - A complete TUTORIAL
Best GIMBAL for real estate video?
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Best GIMBAL for real estate video?
Best all round photography bag? Lowepro Protactic BP 450 AW ii review
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Best all round photography bag? Lowepro Protactic BP 450 AW ii review
DJI Pocket 3 filters by FREEWELL - Review
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DJI Pocket 3 filters by FREEWELL - Review
Did you notice? Shooting a classic car with the Canon R8
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Did you notice? Shooting a classic car with the Canon R8
And the winner is.......LPOTY 2023
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And the winner is.......LPOTY 2023
The definitive Architectural Photography TUTORIAL
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The definitive Architectural Photography TUTORIAL
Perfect photography with CLEAR Skies!
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Perfect photography with CLEAR Skies!
The PERFECT shutter speed - with Freewell magnetic VND
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The PERFECT shutter speed - with Freewell magnetic VND
Landscape PHOTOGRAPHER of the year 2023...
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Landscape PHOTOGRAPHER of the year 2023...
Great shots! Thank you for reviewing this lens, I came across it when I was searching macro len's but wasn't sure about it. I'll have to keep my eye out for one, how was the auto focus?
Hi Kat, the autofocus works really well. No problems with it at all. I have used it on my 5D mark 3 as well as adapt it onto my Canon R8 and it performed on both of them really well. I created a focus stack using the Canon R8 with in camera stacking and the lens managed to keep up with the cameras 30 frames per second shooting and focusing speed! Check out MPB for a second hand version, they might have one in now. Make sure you get one with the tripod collar as you really need to keep the camera as still as possible.
@@benharveyphotography Thank you for all the info, as I would be adapting it to an R6.
Canon did the 180mm Macro which is still available, I have one and it’s bloody good for butterflies and bees, and also the mp-e65 which I also have and was the choice for me buy Canon, this is one lens that is truly worth it’s weight in gold, it will take months to master, one hell of a lens
Hello, good news - since making this tutorial I bought the 180mm Macro lens - I just released an entire video dedicated to it :-)
I hate the forced loop finish the sentence everyone does in yt shorts
do you enjoy nature photography? its really fun
I do, I have quite a few recent macro videos on the topic. I wouldn't use a medium format and wide tilt shift lens for it though :-)
@@benharveyphotography sweet! i am planning on going to college for photography and videography. i really enjoy it as is all mine life. my parents were an are professional photographers and mom ran a business and still does pictures in her free time. only thing that makes things hard for me is my disabilitys autism and spd makes hard to go out to take pics and go to college but im am gonna go to a special program for autistic adults and gonna do this profesionally!!!!! im am 23 by the way
Are you going to get safe with you a new tree root travel tripod?
It would have been good to include other models in this review, but there are just so many out there and of course there are always new versions being released. I have been offered other tripods to review since making this video, but I had to decline them, as there are only so many tripod reviews one person can make!
Having been out on location with you while shooting butterflies, I am as impressed with that lens as I am your ability to spot the critters. Buttery backgrounds certainly enhance the outcomes enormously. Thank you for letting me have a go too… great video and smashing shots Me H 👍
Thank Louise, I remember you seeing the photos on the back of the camera with the water droplets on the butterflies eyes and your jaw was on the floor. Its a pretty impressive lens, and I don't know how I am so good at spotting butterflies, its my super power!
@@benharveyphotography it surely is 🙏
i bet 90% prefer clip lock and only about 10% prefer twist lock. just saying.
Would u recommend this model for a 200-600 lens?
Hi. It was a long time ago that I made this video but I recall that I was using my 100-400 lens on it, which is circa 1-5kg. If the 200-600 is similar ball park then it will work fine. It’s important to note that I wouldn’t leave it unattended on the three small feet with such a heavy setup. It could support that weight fine when vertical, but if positioned at a slight angle it would topple over. It is a monopod after all.
Nice one Ben and for the price you paid, I think you have made a great investment and will get a good return over time as the lovely images from your video demonstrated
Cheers Jim, you might have seen the images that I posted recently; which were actually captured after I finished this video. I am starting to get some results that I am really happy with.
In terms of a lens collar mount for the 180mm macro, have a go and see if the lens collar mount off your 100-400mm lens fits?
I managed to find a second hand one from MPB and surprisingly they make different model numbers for different lenses and it is really difficult to find online which ones are compatible. It looks different to my 100-400 collar and I use them both so often that I would be so mad at myself if I turned up on location and I forgot one and couldnt mount it on a tripod!
I am looking at the new R5MKII but cant imagine my 70-200 F2.8 with a 2x extender on the adaptor with the R5 body!! Dilema?? Having said that I wouldnt want to replace it with the RF version either at nearly £3k
Without knowing which DSLR body you are going from and what you shoot, it is difficult to comment on whether you are going to achieve the results and performance on a brand new mirrorless camera with adapted lenses. Ok the basis that you are extending I am going to assume you are shooting wildlife or something that needs more reach. Honestly if you are going mirrorless then get a native Canon lens like the 100-500 and buy the R5 mark 1 if you need to save some money. The upgrades on the r5 and minimal compared to the mark 1. If you need a long lens that doesn’t have a fast aperture they make a 600 and 800 f11.
One extra comment. Having a relatively compact mirrorless camera with an adaptor, then an extender, then an EF lens is going to result in a very long, front heavy, unbalanced and odd looking setup that I personally wouldn’t enjoy using (I recently used a mirrorless camera with an adapter and extension tubes with the 100-400 L lens and although optically it was great it was not a pleasurable experience. So before you pounce on buying the R5ii have a think about what you intend on shooting with it and what the best tools for the job might be.
Great vid👍. I love my 180mm on my R5. Really hoping some day Canon will make a RF version of it👌
I didn’t tackle focus stacking in this video, but since I have been stacking with this lens using my Canon R8 and getting some fantastic results. I can imagine the resolution from the R5, stacked with the 180mm would be amazing!
@@benharveyphotographyfor stacking I use my MP-E65. And yes it's amazing
Hey there. Thanks for the comparison. May I provide a suggestion for upcoming videos? The information here is very valuable and I would like to have some kind of summarized information at the end of the video or at the end of each section. Because it is very hard to remember all the facts when watching the video. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback. On reflection I am not sure what my summary would be, as it would depend upon budget, whether you shoot stills only/video or hybrid, if you like ball heads etc. I think that a conclusion would be a helpful end to the video though, agreed.
Thank you for explaining the "partial extendability". A lot of reviews miss that and I was wondering that myself. 👍
I would say that the partial extension of the legs is less intuitive as it’s not as easy to grip a carbon fibre leg and twist - but it works. The officer part is actually getting all the legs to partially extend to the same length.
Looks like hes paid by the company to promote this item...
Hello, I wasn’t paid anything to make this review by Zhiyun. Plus I would have to declare it, as that’s the rules of RUclips (sponsored videos). But I was sent the gimbal to keep, and I could say whatever I wanted without their say, which I did at the end of the video. I hope that this is helpful, let me know if you have any question on the gimbal. Thanks. Ben.
I've looked at getting a second hand 180mm macro lens some time ago -- although it was probably one of Sigma's variants. However, it would have to be adapter on my Fuji camera and that would probably mean the AF would not be quite as good. For these kind of shots as you've been showing off in this video, I'm better off with my Fuji 70-300mm zoomlens! And perhaps a macro extension ring on it. It's light, small, stabilized, and it can give me wonderfully smooth backgrounds when I pay a bit of attention to the environment. And it gets reasonably close while having a good working distance.
Hi Tim, my extension tubes don’t allow autofocus - if your do and they are reliable then that might be a better option that adapting. Lots of options luckily!
@@benharveyphotography Mine do, fortunately, but it did cost me for buying brand native ones! All relative of course, cheap when compared to a lens but expensive when compared to the cheaper alternatives. And of course not every lens works well with extension rings.
Loved this video, Ben. Thank you. Im going backpacking at the end of the year with my Canon Eos R50. Do you think this lens would also be suitable for nighttime/evening photos, such as cities, sunsets, etc??
Hello. I understand that the R50 is a cropped sensor camera which means that this will not longer be a proper wide angle lens, it will actually be 26mm. So as long as you take this into account you will be fine. F2.8 is reasonably fast, but it is not incredible in low-light and you might be better off getting a wider and faster lens from Sigma now that Canon have allowed them to make autofocus lenses for cropped sensor Canon mirrorless. It all depends on which focal length you wish to shoot your images at. I hope that this helps.
I have a lowepro bag that is probably one of the first generations of this bag 20 years ago. This might be the next bag. Thanks for the video. Only additional question I have is how breathable is the back where it rides against you?
Hi Keith, it has areas of padding that rest against your back and shoulders which are padded (in layers) and allow air to flow between them. I have been using the bag all summer and I would say that it does a good job of being breathable. It’s comfortable also.
Well done Ben, a huge improvement over 100mm - your images are looking great, and as you say, a big part of that is understanding your subject and their actions. Loving the images you're posting!
Thank you Gordon, much appreciated and thank you for helping me spend my money as always. I joke, but not everyone knows a Gordon with all the answers. Annoyingly I had already edited and published this video by the time I created some of my best images with this lens (stacking images and slightly better compositions). But I will follow up this video with a tutorial on focus stacking when I get the chance. I think I have captured some of my best macro images this year.
@@benharveyphotography definitely, and you also now know about the first IS lenses. It'll be interesting if Canon ever makes another 100+ macro lens, as it's been a long time. I remember the Canon and especially Nikkor lens catalogues in the 80s had so much variety.
Kool! Nice images. Looks like you're going to have some fun for a while. How come Gordon never joins you? Happy hunting!
He never invites me!
@@cameralabs I think the "Gordon and Ben" channel could have some legs ;-)
I assume that most normal people don’t want to have their day started by a 3:45am alarm clock - but you are welcome to join me. Bring the Aeropress?!?
@@benharveyphotography ha ha, you know me, I'm more a sunset than a sunrise person!
Great video as usual, it sort of inspires me to jump back in to macro photography again. As an aside, I've own the 200 mm Micro Nikkor and it is, without a doubt, the sharpest lens I've had on my Nikons (and that includes my 55mm Zeiss Otus). I took it with me to the Galapagos Islands in 2012 and I shot probably 80% of my photos with it. You are giving me a reason to dust it off.
Yes absolutely. Dust it off. Depending on what macro subjects you have available to you, I shoot a lot of insects etc in the spring/summer and then switch to water droplets, autumn mushrooms etc and then if I am lucky some frozen bubbles and snow flakes in the winter months. If the Nikkor lens is manual focus then I am planning on making a focus rail/manual focus stacking tutorial in the near future also.
For larger insects, like butterflies, dragonflies etc. I really like the R7 + 100-500 combo, doesn't even need extension tubes 😁 although most of my macro I do with R7 + 90 mm laowa for the 2:1
I can certainly see how using a cropped sensor camera is going to benefit here. It’s also good to see that camera companies are creating telephotos with closer focusing capabilities - making them more versatile tools.
A few months ago I sold my Canon 180mm macro lens to MPB when I cut my macro lens collection down from 4 to 1. I hope that you are loving using yours.
That must have been a tough decision. I checked on MPB in June/July and they didn’t have a single one in stock! Luckily Parks Cameras had one used. I get the whole purging of gear, it is necessary sometimes. I am not sure if Canon will make a new version of this, but I know they will charge an arm and a leg for it!!!
@@benharveyphotography I must confess that I recently bought an f2 135mm prime.
@StephenCotterell another incredible lens. I have the EF version and love it.
I think getting lost is the fun part of looking for new locations!
Thank you, Ben, for the informative review. Great that Freewell donated filters to you. For those of us less fortunate who must purchase them, I found it was much less expensive to buy the Mega Pack directly from Freewell (free shipping and no tax) rather than via places like Amazon.They are fiddly sometimes, yet I felt they were less so than the two other brands I tried. Yes, with other brands, filters can often be left in place, but personally I looked at several other factors as well and felt, that overall, results were better with Freewell than some of the less expensive options. Cheers!
BTW - Canon has fine line of videography cameras and some are compatible with EF lenses. So why bother with DSLR that is video camera shoved in the body of a DSLR. Canon has a fine line of camcorders and cinematography cameras cost less than a new R1. You already have your L lenses and you can buy a video camara for much less than an R1
Considering the cost of the RF lenses and how much the EF lenses have dropped in price I would definitely buy the adapter and use the EF lenses, especially the L, until the prices drop. If they don't then the EF lenses will be in more demand than the RF and the cost of the EF lenses will go back up. I recently bought three L lenses, EF 50mm f/1.2 L, EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II and the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L II for so much less on the used market than what they cost new and definitely lower than the RF lenses. The key is to find out when the and of service life is for the lens you're interested in then buy. If the service life is less than one year then pass and spend a little more on the Mk II or III so that you have access to Canon PS. I had an idea that the RF L lenses would to too expensive for my budget but with the adapter my wife has an RP and I have the R along with the 1Ds MkII and 5D MkII DSLR so we're booked solid. Additionally, the newer cameras won't function with 3rd party batteries. You will have to buy Canon batteries or your camera will be dead in the water. Personally I'd live to have all genuine Canon batteries but that's not possible because the ones I need are always out of stock or on backorder. So I buy 3rd party and I haven't looked back. Did you know that one of Canon's latest flash won't use AA batteries? Flashes have used AA batteries for decades and now that's another Canon battery you'll need or your flash won't work so buy a refurbished or preowned flash that can use AA batteries because they are very easy to find and way less expensive that genuine Canon batteries at $80 to over $100 each.
Just to put it out there, I am not advocating that anyone switch to mirrorless. Only if it makes sense for what you shoot I still use my Canon 5d mk3 with my EF glass because I prefer the way that those larger heavier lenses balance on a larger camera body. Another minor but relevant point is that I don’t switch off my DSLR. It just goes into standby and the batteries last a really long time. That way it is always ready to shoot. I switch off my mirrorless Canons to save the battery life all the time, even when I am just holding it. If however you shoot video, like I do, then mirrorless is an obvious choice due to reliable continuous autofocus to film yourself to make these videos.
Damn so i probably can’t pair my canon r10 with the sigma 30mm 1.4 Art lens with this because of the unbalanced weight??? That really sucks cause I don’t wanna pay more for the canon RF 30mm. I got the Sigma at a big discount at a pawnshop
Tell me the total weight of that setup and I will see if it can work. I have put a full frame camera with a 35mm f1.8 on this gimbal before and it worked fine.
I’ve had this bag for a while now. Whilst it’s a solid camera bag; I have had a major irritation - the tripod cup is not very secure; it’s fallen off my bag on several occasions and the last time I lost it completely. It’s not possible to buy a single replacement; you need to buy it with a bunch of other stuff. So this tiny item is costing me £65! For all their claimed green credentials this is not sustainable. It’s ridiculous having to buy a whole bunch of unnecessary stuff just to get the single item I need. Very poor.
Hi Glen, I can see how this could be annoying, my friend Jamie lost one of the straps on the back of his and would have to buy the kit to replace one (but at least that is an option). I have not had this issue with the drink holder or the tripod holder. I have mine looped through two of the black loops on the bag, mine is set at the bottom of the back in the middle (not the side) and I find the Velcro to be very strong. The tripod folder is only large enough to hold one of my tripod feet though, whereas some of my other bags hold two feet or all three; this is more of an observation rather than a problem as one tripod foot still stops it from sliding out. This tripod is strapped back to the bag using the two supplied buckle straps. I hope this makes sense.
Watching this in 2024. I just bought an r100 and an adapter so I can use all of my EF lenses on it. I have noticed that I'm getting really good performance out of these old lenses. I've only bought one RF lens so far.
It will depend on what DSLR you are coming from, but the newer mirrorless cameras have much better focusing capabilities and faster frame rates etc. If you want to compare EF and RF lenses though you need to compare like for like. Therefore your EF lenses adapted might out perform a new but clear RF lens. I have a Canon R8 and now I can use EF lenses to do in camera focus bracketing for macro, so there are benefits to having a newer body, with or without native lenses.
How old is that Canon Camera ??.
If you are referring to the Canon 5d mark 3, it was released in 2013 - legendary camera.
Great tutorial, Thank you!
Glad you found it helpful :-)
I appreciate the information you provide, but I'm curious: why do so many of your macro photos of insects seem to be shot at an aperture of f/1.8 instead of f/8 or f/11, which would keep the entire insect in focus?
Hi Dave, this is a goof question and one that I will tackle in more detail in a future macro video - but I am shooting at F2.8 on the 100mm macro lenses to create a non-distracting background. If I had a clean background, say a blue sky and I was shooting upwards, then I could shoot at F8, but at these levels of macro the insect would still not be entirely in focus. So assuming that you have to work with the situation and create as least-distracting background as possible then you use a wide aperture to do so. If you want the entire subject to be in focus then you have to focus stack (if your camera allows it and the subject stays still) then you should many images at different focus planes and blend them together in photoshop or Helicon focus. I am going to make a video about that in future - but there are quite a few online already. I hope this answers the question!
My Black Rapid strap is the single best piece of camera gear I ever bought.
You're doing it all upside down and in reverse. You need a jam of Vegemite...
Got this backpack on sale today for 220 €, and it feels like a steal. I'm impressed by the build quality, and by how versatile the whole thing is. The carrying comfort is also superb, imo. Really looking forward to carrying all my camera gear around in this bp in Norway for the next two weeks ^^ Great review, thanks!
Excellent. Enjoy Norway and of course enjoy the new camera bag!
Used to have the OS map app few years back and thought it was reasonable value for the annual subscription cost. Was wondering if a separate device like a Garmin would be a good option for you as you still have you phone as a back up and not having to worry about battery life too if you ever forget to charge your phone before hand
is this Tom Cruise?
Yes it, when he was younger.
Hi Ben get yourself a b/w Garman handheld ! Battles last ages work with os maps can also overlay on google maps - also works as speedo on bike plus you can set a button to start point ( ie Car) at any time press again it will give distance & time back to car. You can slso mark exact photo locations to return to. Its a great tool For about £177. Links to about 12 + satalites so no worries about signal( & that's free) Enjoy ! Pete
Thanks Pete, this sounds interesting - i shall research it. Much appreciated
Traditionally I'd use my sense of direction and adventure, though this would always mean I'd end up having to climb at least one or two fences when off the beaten track. A Garmin Femix watch will give you "hot spots" on the map, represented by a purple lines on my watch. It's where other Garmin users have been, so can be used to see where others go, or to navigate towards when properly lost in farmland, or woods etc. I find getting lost fun as it creates a challenge!
Hi Rick, thanks for sharing how you navigate the land, and yes I agree getting lost does create a fun challenge and could make for more interesting videos perhaps?!? The issue I have is that I fit photography around my family and work life, so I generally have to be back to breakfast or in time to start work - unless I am lucky enough to have blocked out an entire morning to explore a location (which is rare for me). Other full time landscape photographers would be able to take this approach though and perhaps yield better results.
@@benharveyphotography I fully understand you have to work around your commitments, which you do very well considering the quality of your videos. Maybe, rather than heading out in an area you may get lost in, how about asking for something to photograph which you then have to try and find an area where you may be able to complete the challenge? Just as an example, shoot a lone oak tree with a sunrise behind it etc? You'd have to then find the shot!
How do you obtain permission to traverse all the land you photograph? In the US, most land near me is privately owned.
Hi Ben, the South Downs National Park has public rights of way running through them, and you can wander off the path enough, providing that you don’t jump fences or scare off live stock. This is kind of my point with using this or another app, as they provide you with the reassurance that you are not tresspassing - all of their public routes are clearly indicated.
I use Google maps for planning. Also I download maps in the Google app for offline use. For Hiking and off road I use Backcountry Navigator apps. I still use paper topographic maps and compass. Ordinance survey also sells paper maps. You should always have more than one method to navigate. A handheld Garmin would be good for better topo maps. My advice is to travel with someone else and tell someone where you are going.
Wow!! Thank you so much for picking me Chloe!! I was out camping and completely missed this video. I sent you a message on Instagram, Ben. This means so much to me!
Okay, so, I usually download an offline map for Google Maps, never had an issue 😅
Thanks Jimmy, that sounds easy enough! Does it indicate where all of the public footpaths are, I am trying to avoid tresspassing!?! I know that it navigates using public footpaths but does it indicate where they are like the OS maps (solid green lines) to make the routes clear? Thanks.
@@benharveyphotography hmm no, I don’t think it does actually. I’ve been looking for a OS maps-similar app for here in Sweden actually, it seem better 👍
This is a very good review video. The hands on and photo analysis are excellent!
I struggle to find my way out of my own house, I need all the help I can get. 😂 I use the OS app and also carry a very basic Garmin GPS with a 'breadcrumbs' feature so i can back track if I get totally lost. Great videos Ben!
8:29 the K&F tripod actually has two sections to the center column, bringing it closer to 150cm. Not that I'd use it fully extended unless I could help it.
Well spotted Brandon, someone else spotted this in the comments and I admitted that I missed it. Having a double centre column is quite unique to that tripod, but it was never that stable fully extended.
@@benharveyphotography oh haha sorry! I looked around for it so I didn't double up on it, but I guess I missed it
No problem. Thanks for pointing it out. I want the review to be fair.
The bike is also better for your health! I am no hard-core expert, but my technique is offline maps on my phone. Lots of dead air here I have most of the Mojave Desert downloaded at this point. I always have a battery bank and extra water with me. My buddy who climbs mountains like Denali has a Garmin. The offline maps technique hasn't let me down. GPS is ubiquitous. Happy trails! BTW, I just visited a London Bridge I bet you never crossed: Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA. The Colorado River is not the Thames, cheers!
Cheers Brian, in comparison to me getting lost in a woods, your potential for getting lost in the dessert is a bit more serious! I have always been a cyclist, I rack up about 80 miles a week with my work commute, but some of the hills where I live!!! I might borrow an e-bike, I know it is cheating, but I could get further.
and I, I took the one less travelled by. The places you go to, I probably would not, knowing what's there. There are two places I like to go: Home, where I grew up starting in the 40s. Inland, where there's nothing to see. If I did happen to go to your locations, I like to think that you wouldn't recognise some of my scenes. If I go into the bush, I need to take a compass bearing for N/S and a GPS tag to know which way to go when I find the road. I think you would struggle here.
I use Komoot, download the region where i'm exploring and record my gps track, so if I do get lost I can follow that home :)