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Viltrox AF 50mm F2 Air for L-mount (makertube.net)
 

If you shoot on the Lumix S9, this could be your new walkabout 50mm. It's the Viltrox AF 50mm F2 L. This full-frame lens is small, fast, shoots sharp wide open, and delivers lovely smooth bokeh. All for less than $200.

I'm reviewing this against the Lumix S 50mm F1.8, which costs a lot more and is quite a bit bigger, and against the cheaper TTArtisan 50mm Neo F1.8... Plus I'll have one more surprise option that you may not haven't even considered for your compact L-mount setup.

Let's see where this little Viltrox can win on value.

#EwenTube #Photography #Lmount #Viltrox #50mm #LumixS9

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Neewer LT-39 Travel Tripod (makertube.net)
 

In this review of the Neewer LT-39 Travel Tripod the big surprise is just how good it stands up against the original Peak Design Travel Tripod. It borrows a lot of design inspiration from Peak Design but still comes in at budget price. Just $290 at the time of releasing this video. I take this tripod out in the field and share some detailed insights into what makes it worth the money.

Neewer were generous enough to send me this tripod for review. No money has changed hands and all opinions expressed in this video are mine alone.

00:00 Intro 00:55 Travel Tripod Trends 02:06 Neewer LT-39 Specs 04:09 Less Than Perfect 05:40 Better Than Average

#TravelTripod #Neewer #LT39 #PeakDesign #Photography

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TT Artisan 17mm F4 Tilt-Shift lens (makertube.net)
 

Tilt-Shift lenses perform a little magic when shooting architecture. The SHIFT function in particular can transform a scene that a typical wide angle can't handle. In this video I walk through some practical applications when shooting architecture and accommodation, and take a close look at the TT Artisan 17mm TS F4 ASPH and why it fills this niche so well.

This lens has been released for mirrorless mounts including Sony, Nikon, Leica, Canon and Fuji GFX.

00:00 INTRO 01:00 SHIFT YOUR THINKING 03:54 KEYSTONE FOR SANDSTONE 06:02 SHIFT AND STITCH 08:45 HELLO FROM EWEN 09:20 TECHNICALLY SPEAKING 13:54 QUALITY SHIFT

#Photography #TiltShift #ArchitecturePhotography #TTArtisan #PerspectiveControl

Laowa 6mm F2 for Micro Four Thirds - Why Wider Is Better in c/ewen@makertube.net
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Every Photo Is a Lie (And Why That Makes It Art) (makertube.net)
 

Reality and honesty are virtues we think of when it comes to photography, but how many of us see the camera as a tool of art more than documentary?

In this essay I explore a handful of ideas from Susan Sontag's book "On Photography" and the difference between telling the truth and telling stories. Ultimately, photography is always art, so why not embrace the craft of visual storytelling and make your photography even stronger.

00:00 Intro 02:48 Reality 04:21 Fantasy 05:27 Candid 07:45 Time 09:59 Hidden 11:48 Collectors 13:24 Zine 14:18 Music Credits

My name is Ewen Bell and I'm a mentor and photographer from Melbourne. For over two decades I've helped photographers find their voice and make photography an act of expression.

More essays on craft & seeing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFtET9dzLd1CZ2cnGu1zM08j8M_y34OWs Monthly Zine and Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/zine Mentoring & workshops: https://ewenbell.com/tours

#Photography #VisualStorytelling #DocumentaryPhotography #PhotographyPhilosophy #SusanSontag #OnPhotography #ArtandPhotography

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Laowa 6mm F2 for Micro Four Thirds - Why Wider Is Better in c/ewen@makertube.net
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Laowa 6mm F2 for Micro Four Thirds - Why Wider Is Better (makertube.net)
 

With the help of my good friend and fellow mentor, Ian Rolfe, we are taking the Laowa 6mm F2 Manual Focus for Micro Four Thirds into the field to explore how to compose with such a wide field of view. This 6mm lens gives the equivalent of 12mm full frame, but in a wonderfully small package.

00:00 INTRO 01:32 WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT 03:03 GET CLOSER 04:16 DEPTH OF FIELD 06:14 6MM MFT 08:24 A QUICK WORD FROM EWEN 08:57 IAN'S EDITS 11:15 IAN'S PERSPECTIVE

#EwenTube #Photography #MicroFourThirds #Laowa #6mm

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Buy The Camera You Love (makertube.net)
 

We worry too much about tech specs and reviews when shopping for a camera. Are you trying to buy the best camera ever made, or are you're shopping for the camera that you will love?

00:00 Intro 01:55 Technical vs Emotional 05:26 Camera vs Lens 07:29 Making The Best of it 10:09 Essential Features 12:32 The Camera You Already Love

#EwenTube #Photography

The one lens I really wish they made for L-Mount in c/ewen@makertube.net
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Perfectly Imperfect - Viltrox 28mm F4.5 CHIP for L-Mount (makertube.net)
 

The fascinating and quirky Viltrox 28mm F2.5 CHIP has been released for L-mount. This is a super small lens that pairs well with super small camera bodies such as the Lumix S9 and Sigma BF. This lens inspires a different way to think about photography, and that's a good thing.

#EwenTube #Photography #Viltrox #Viltrox28mmCHIP

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Pergear 50mm F1.4 Manual Focus - Canon Nikon Sony and Leica Full Frame (makertube.net)
 

This lens made me a little bit sentimental for my old Minolta camera and Rokkor lenses. It's a great lens for any one wanting to experiment with fast primes on a budget. In this video I am stepping into the joy of Slow Photography with this very affordable manual focus lens for mirrorless full frame cameras. Pergear 50mm F1.4 Manual Focus is available for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount, Canon RF-mount and Leica L-mount.

See pinned comment for special discounts offered at the launch.

00:00 Intro 02:00 Take It Slow 05:24 Get Moody 08:10 Quick Word from Ewen 08:41 Why Manual 12:31 Who Would Like This

#EwenTube #Photography #Pergear #50mm #ManualFocus

A Long Chat About Learning The Art of Photography in c/ewen@makertube.net
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A Long Chat About Learning The Art of Photography (makertube.net)
 

If you're a beginner to photography or just looking for a new perspective to explore the craft, I've made a video to walk through some ideas that might help you find a path forward. Photography is about art and expression, and cameras are merely tools to help you be creative. Grab a cup of tea and join me for a nice long chat :)

00:00 Intro 01:29 Does Gear Matter 05:41 Everything Is Art 10:16 Need To Know 13:46 A Word From Ewen 14:50 Editing and RAW 19:54 Tripods 21:46 iPhone vs Cameras 25:15 Lens Envy 30:35 Exposure Control 36:22 Drive Modes 41:07 Why Are My photos Boring? 45:33 Let The Light Guide You 50:29 Make it Beautiful

#EwenTube #Photography #LongChat

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The one lens I really wish they made for L-Mount (makertube.net)
 

There are a lot of great lenses for L-mount cameras, but not every manufacturer is supplying for mount. Tamron in particular have some great lenses that I really wish I could be shooting with on the L-mount bodies. Having just reviewed their new 12-20mm F2.8 lens, I have some thoughts on what is good and not so good about being an L-mount owner.

#EwenTube #Photography #LMount #Tamron

12-20mm F2.8 Full Frame from Tamron - Field Review on the Streets of Melbourne in c/ewen@makertube.net
12-20mm F2.8 Full Frame from Tamron - Field Review on the Streets of Melbourne in c/ewen@makertube.net
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12-20mm F2.8 Full Frame from Tamron - Field Review on the Streets of Melbourne (makertube.net)
 

Field Review of the Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 for full frame Sony and Nikon, on the streets of Melbourne. An ultra-wide zoom lens like this is usually intended for astro photography and big bold landscapes, but I'm taking that ultra-wide 12mm perspective into the urban jungle instead.

How hard is it to tame an ultra-wide zoom in a city of 5 million people?

00:00 Intro 00:55 Thinking Wide 03:18 Don't Rush 06:04 The Lens 09:37 A Word From Ewen 10:26 Wide + Introverted 13:33 Arctic Angle

#EwenTube #Photography #Tamron #Tamron1220

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What makes the Nikon ZR such a great camera for stills photographers? (makertube.net)
 

This camera might have been built for cinema, but it's also got credentials for stills photography as well. In this field review I dive into the details that make the ZR such a great camera, and I even have my own custom setup to help anyone who is more focused on photography than cinema.

Download my Custom Setup and User Settings for shooting stills on the Nikon ZR here: https://ewenbell.com/blog/Nikon_ZR_Custom_Setup_for_Stills_Photography

00:00 Intro 00:40 Good Gear 02:58 Not Perfect 04:56 The Awesome 06:54 Ad For Ewen 07:45 The i-Menu 09:09 User Settings 11:28 Who Will Love It 14:22 Thank You

#EwenTube #Photography #NikonZR

AF 50mm F1.8 NEO by TT Artisan – Field Review on the streets of Melbourne in c/ewen@makertube.net
Life After Adobe – What happens when you say Goodbye to Subscriptions in c/ewen@makertube.net
TT Artisan 40mm F2 AF for Sony Nikon and Leica – Long Term Review in c/ewen@makertube.net
TT Artisan 40mm F2 AF for Sony Nikon and Leica – Long Term Review in c/ewen@makertube.net
Can you capture like a Leica without buying a Leica? in c/ewen@makertube.net
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