The BEST SETTINGS for Landscape Photography

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the best camera settings for landscape photography. This topic is a somewhat difficult one as there isn't a universal answer to the question "what's the best settings for landscape photography?". There's many constantly changing variables to account for when it comes to determining the best camera settings to use. What I hope you're able to get out of this week's episode is a workflow that you can apply the next time you're on-location that'll help you determine the best settings for your landscape photography.

In this video, I share the five question workflow I ask myself while on-location that helps me determine the best camera settings for the landscape photography situation I happen to be in. This workflow has simplified the decision making process for me and most importantly has enabled me to feel confident that I've selected the best camera settings. Light and weather conditions change quickly while on a landscape photography trip. It's easy to miss one of the many variables that require consideration and having an organized and repeatable process related to selecting camera settings is of the utmost importance.

I hope this episode provides you with a simple workflow that you can apply to your next landscape photography trip that'll enable you to feel more confident that you've selected the best settings for the photography scenario you're in!

If you enjoyed this video, please consider giving it a thumbs up and let me know what you think in the comments below - I guarantee I'll get back to ya.

Thanks for watching everyone!

-Mark D.

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[MarkDenneyPhoto]

50K!! Many thanks again for subscribing, commenting & liking the videos! It really means a lot to me!

[LandauDroid]

Mark, I watch a lot of Youtube lol and I can see you're skilled at this. This channel will definitely blow up if you continue to make videos. Your explanations are simple and easy to understand, you're knowledgeable, your voice is soothing lol This is a successful recipe.
Congrats on the 50k and all of those that follow

[matthogan]

After several years of not being able to commit to buying a camera and taking iPhone only photos, I recently got a great deal on an A7rii with 50mm lens and have been diving in head first. These videos have been the most helpful for someone who is just getting into it but isn't too dumbed down or too much time explaining stuff. Lots of great tips!!

[patstevens]

Man we have come a long way. I'm 69 and when I first became interested in cameras I would buy the $1.00 Kodak books they would sell. The photographer would show you his picture and explain to you how it was done it was great.

[Batteristafoto]

Mark! You are a humble guy and your passion for photography comes through big time! Thank you for posting these! All the best to you.

[NigelDanson]

Well done on 50K Mark you really do deserve it. I know how difficult it is to think of unique content every week. Keep it up mate! Loved this one...

[jacobcarandang]

AMAZING VIDEO, watching after you hit 150k :)

-CHECKLIST:
-BEFORE SHOOTING: Visualize scene in your mind and set composition.
-1: Set White balance, shoot raw to change it later. Auto WB works fine in raw.
-2: Set what exposure shooting mode to use, Aperture priority, shutter priority, manual.
-3: Set Aperture, ask yourself what is the nearest subject in your frame. f11-16 is usually ideal for entire frame in focus. f11 (usually) if all objects are distant.
-4: Set Shutter Speed, what do you want to do with motion in scene if there is any? Freeze it or show it? Fast shutter to freeze, slow shutter to show motion.
-5: Set ISO. Lowest/base ISO for less noise and grain, but raise ISO if you are unable to open aperture or slow down shutter speed since those take priority.



Watch the whole video he explains it so much better! Just thought I'd write out the checklist so you all could screenshot it and refer to it while shooting!

[davidblocher]

Great video. I never get old watching Christian Watford hitting the shot over Kentucky and Don Fisher on the call. Go IU.

[nillabean]

As a beginner photographer....every video I've watched so far is extremely relatable lol. Subscribed!

[gadda]

Two comments from me:
1) to reduce vibrations first raise the mirror and then release the shutter (camera settings)
2) details can ALWAYS be recovered from underexposed areas, NEVER from highly overexposed areas.

[jadelanah]

I have been watching so many videos and yours are definitely the best. The way you speak, your words, your explanation. Now 219K, we are far from 50k! haha well done! Congratulation, you deserve it.

[abs]

Simple explanations of complex concepts of photography, well done 👍

[dw]

Mark I am so glad I found your channel. You deserve every subscriber you get and I’m sure your channel will blow up to be massive. Thank you helping us. Your time and hard work is greatly appreciated.

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This is all i've wanted since I bought my camera! A list and an order! Thank you so much for this!

[maxamillion]

I'm a beginner and have been learning about exposure and the exposure triangle. Through reading and watching YouTube I have a pretty good grasp of the exposure triangle. Now I've been STRUGGLING with WHERE TO START! This video helped me tremendously in giving me a starting point from which to build on. Thanks Mark, you are producing some great content!

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Thanks Mark, very good clear teacher, no jargin, simple language easy to digest. Keep up the good work and lava lamps!

[shanesmithphotography]

First off Mark its US who subscribed to your wonderful channel that should be saying a HUGE thank you to YOU for your time in making these VERY informative videos 👍 It wont be long before you have over the 100k subscribers mate 😁 As always your video was much appreciated by me 😃

[DavidSwinney]

You've earned your success. Congratulations, Mark.

[jeffmiller]

For the Sony A7 models; the base ISO is 100, I believe the 50 and 64 ISO are extended ISOs (that is why they have the lines around them) and the extended ISO are not as clean and have less dynamic range than the base ISO of 100. You might what to research that to verify to make sure you are getting the best possible results.

[abhishekchakraborty]

Congratulations Mark... you deserve more and more..