So you absolutely love landscape photography and you’re motivated to do everything possible to improve your work. One way to do that is by following the ongoing tutorials we post, and another is to be sure you’re using the type of gear that is best suited for the task.
Sure, you can make great images with just about any good camera and lens available, but you can make things a bit easier with the right equipment at your disposal. And in this quick video you’ll see what’s in the bag of an accomplished pro, and equally importantly why he’s made these choices.
Built-in Godox 2.4G Wireless X System: the V860IIIO Built-in Godox 2.4G Wireless X System offers all-in-one functions, GN60 High Guide Number, and 20 to 200 Zoom Flash Coverage, Up to 100 Meters T
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The Moment Variable ND is a lens mounted filter and screws directly into the front of your camera’s lens; it can then be rotated to increase or decrease the effect. From the first moment you open the case, you can feel that this is something different. The red hue of the coating of the front element highlights that difference.
But look over the frame, and you see the laser-etched markings, the anodising, knurling and small design features such as the notch that make it that easier to gauge the density. There are cheaper and more expensive variable ND filters out there, but this is a solid middle ground.
The optical quality is excellent, you do get a slight increase in contrast and a slight shift in hue, but nothing a quick tweak in Lightroom, Affinity or Photoshop won’t sort in a click or two.
The lens is reassuringly solidly built, weighing in at a reasonable 411g. It is splash and dust resistant and specifically claims to resist water to the IPX1 standard. This basically means that it will be resistant to condensation and to drops of water “falling vertically” on the lens. Maybe heavy rain should be avoided, but full marks for being specific about what splash resistance might actually mean.
Taking our tour of the lens from the front, there is a supplied petal lens hood that is necessar
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The lens is compact and light, weighing in at just 160g, which barely changes the bulk of the Canon R5 at all. There is a bayonet fit on the front that is clearly intended for the lens hood, but sadly the hood is not included with the lens. For the sake of a minimal increase in cost, it is a pity that there is no hood as all lenses may benefit from the protection one offers. Probably very few users will actually go on to purchase the dedicated hood. W
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Meadows with wildflowers growing in abundance are great places for photographing butterflies but please don't trespass on other people's property. You could also visit one of the many nature reserves or public gardens found right across the UK.
If you can't get out and about to photograph butterflies it's worth growing plants in your garden or window boxes etc. that will attract butterflies. These include Aubrieta,
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