Questions for Course work project

[Will007]

Hi guys,
I have some questions about photography that I would like to ask for my course work project:

I am attempting to find a potential gap in the market for a product with the context of photography.
If it helps, think about the questions from the point of view of your own style of photography as there isn't a particular focus at this point of development.

-Are there any problems you encounter when trying to do a photoshoot? i.e. the weather (I'm trying to focus more on the physical side, less so on the electronic).
-Have you thought of any ways that you would or have fixed the issues?
-Have you needed to improvise a solution for any problems? If so what for?
-Has your ability to take photos been limited due to any of these issues? If so what were they; how?

I’m thankful for any input.

Cheers,
Will.

 

[benc98]

i dropped off my good lady at St Pancras the other week, she was off the Paris for the weekend with a friend. I decided to make the most of it with a day of street photography in the big apple.. went to switch on my camera and I forgot my batteries. So that was irritating. Also, a similar day when I forgot my camera
I’ve tried to improve the situation, but I think I’ll carry on forgetting stuff.
I’m not sure if this helps your survey..

 

[sirch]

Welcome to Talk Photography, we like to help new comers however it helps us if you give a bit of context, e.g. is this for homework, course work or an educational assignment?

 

[Phil V]

Should you change the title to ‘help me with my homework’?

Given the terrible vagueness of your questions, ChatGPT might give you a better response than the sarcasm you’re likely to get from a bunch of old blokes with too much time on their hands.

 

[vtsy]

• Are there any problems you encounter when trying to do a photoshoot/things you find irritating while taking photos?
  • Pretty broad question. I mostly do outdoor photography (on walks, hikes etc), so I'm usually hindered by wet weather, clouds, and sunlight/shadows.
    
• Have you thought of any ways that you would or have fixed the problems?
  • How do you fix an act of god haha. I mostly just roll with it. Poor lighting can still produce an interesting picture.
    
• Is there anything you think doesn’t need to be fixed/is already perfect?
  • You might want to reword this question. Doesn't really make sense in context of the previous two.

 

[Eucris]

-Are there any problems you encounter when trying to do a photoshoot/things you find irritating while taking photos? YES
-Have you thought of any ways that you would or have fixed the problems? YES
-Is there anything you think doesn’t need to be fixed/is already perfect? YES

 

[Nod]

"Can I ask you a quick question?"

"You just did."

 

[Will007]

Welcome to Talk Photography, we like to help new comers however it helps us if you give a bit of context, e.g. is this for homework, course work or an educational assignment?

thanks for the help

 

[Will007]

• Are there any problems you encounter when trying to do a photoshoot/things you find irritating while taking photos?
  • Pretty broad question. I mostly do outdoor photography (on walks, hikes etc), so I'm usually hindered by wet weather, clouds, and sunlight/shadows.
• Have you thought of any ways that you would or have fixed the problems?
  • How do you fix an act of god haha. I mostly just roll with it. Poor lighting can still produce an interesting picture.
• Is there anything you think doesn’t need to be fixed/is already perfect?
  • You might want to reword this question. Doesn't really make sense in context of the previous two.

cheers thanks for the help

 

[Will007]

Should you change the title to ‘help me with my homework’?

Given the terrible vagueness of your questions, ChatGPT might give you a better response than the sarcasm you’re likely to get from a bunch of old blokes with too much time on their hands.

Thanks, I will try to change the questions so that they are less vague

 

[Will007]

i dropped off my good lady at St Pancras the other week, she was off the Paris for the weekend with a friend. I decided to make the most of it with a day of street photography in the big apple.. went to switch on my camera and I forgot my batteries. So that was irritating. Also, a similar day when I forgot my camera
I’ve tried to improve the situation, but I think I’ll carry on forgetting stuff.
I’m not sure if this helps your survey..

Thanks for the reply, Any input is wonderful!
The more info the merrier!

 

[realspeed]

WILLIAM

Are you asking about problems with a camera or problems with location or possibly lighting. My advice is to go on taking photos and discover any issues you might come across. I think everyone here will say practice practice and practice some more. Tthat is the way to learn by the mistakes you make.
One thing that is annoying when videoing is someone getting it the way, same with stills

 

[Will007]

WILLIAM

Are you asking about problems with a camera or problems with location or possibly lighting. My advice is to go on taking photos and discover any issues you might come across. I think everyone here will say practice practice and practice some more. Tthat is the way to learn by the mistakes you make.
One thing that is annoying when videoing is someone getting it the way, same with stills

I am also going to do this, however, the coursework requires that I ask others for their opinions as well as my own so that I can create a product that could actually have a place in the market(not be awful). Also, the problems I am inquiring about is anything that focuses on the physical side of photography.

 

[Box Brownie]

Hi William

Firstly, welcome to TP

Can I ask a question, where you say 'photoshoot' and 'a product' to help.
Is there a specific genre of photography (e.g. street, landscape, wildlife, portraiture, still-life etc...) that your prospective product is intended for, as that will likely influence any answers given

 

[Will007]

Hi guys,
I have some questions about photography that I would like to ask for my course work project:

I am attempting to find a potential gap in the market for a product with the context of photography

-Are there any problems you encounter when trying to do a photoshoot? i.e. the weather (I'm trying to focus more on the physical side, less so on the electronic)
-Have you thought of any ways that you would or have fixed the issues?
-Have you needed to improvise a solution for any problems? If so what for?
-Has your ability to take photos been limited due to any of these issues? If so what were they?

I’m thankful for any input.

Cheers,
Will

Hi William

Firstly, welcome to TP

Can I ask a question, where you say 'photoshoot' and 'a product' to help.
Is there a specific genre of photography (e.g. street, landscape, wildlife, portraiture, still-life etc...) that your prospective product is intended for, as that will likely influence any answers given

there isn't a particular type of photography that the 'product' in question is focused on. The purpose of asking the questions on the forum was to narrow it down to a point where a product idea can be brought to fruition. Personally I do Architecture photography, however this doesn't have a bearing on the course work. Thanks for the reply!

 

[ancient_mariner]

-Are there any problems you encounter when trying to do a photoshoot? i.e. the weather (I'm trying to focus more on the physical side, less so on the electronic)
-Have you thought of any ways that you would or have fixed the issues?
-Have you needed to improvise a solution for any problems? If so what for?
-Has your ability to take photos been limited due to any of these issues? If so what were they; how?

Photography is all about light. There's times when the light isn't right for the picture, and artificial light sources won't work for the scene. There are some digital fixes available, but they can create a faked photo, editing by hand can help but is not usually a complete solution. The answer is usually to return to the scene when the light is more suitable.

 

[Will007]

Photography is all about light. There's times when the light isn't right for the picture, and artificial light sources won't work for the scene. There are some digital fixes available, but they can create a faked photo, editing by hand can help but is not usually a complete solution. The answer is usually to return to the scene when the light is more suitable.

Thanks for the reply! This is really helpful!

 

[realspeed]

william
if your thinking about inventing something here is an idea. gimbals that are carried have axis that a balance out movement. there is not one that elominates up and down movement such as a car suspension does. A design something like that has a tube with a spring inside to absorb movement when walking with a camera attachment on top may be worth thinking about

 

[Will007]

william
if your thinking about inventing something here is an idea. gimbals that are carried have axis that a balance out movement. there is not one that elominates up and down movement such as a car suspension does. A design something like that has a tube with a spring inside to absorb movement when walking with a camera attachment on top may be worth thinking about

cheers! thanks for the idea!

 

[TheBigYin]

william
if your thinking about inventing something here is an idea. gimbals that are carried have axis that a balance out movement. there is not one that elominates up and down movement such as a car suspension does. A design something like that has a tube with a spring inside to absorb movement when walking with a camera attachment on top may be worth thinking about

pretty sure you've just described a Steadicam rig that's been in use in movies since the 1970's... bit spendy for still images though.

 

[realspeed]

pretty sure you've just described a Steadicam rig that's been in use in movies since the 1970's... bit spendy for still images though.

not exactly . that requires weights on the bottom end of a longish pole with a hinged sprung handle on the side . I was thinking more on the lines of a car suspension, a short sprung type rod to absorb the up/down movement when walking.

more like this but with a spring inside about 10 inches long with a fixed camera connection to an inner barrel . even something hydraulic I think(messing about with ideas)

 

[Will007]

not exactly . that requires weights on the bottom end of a longish pole with a hinged sprung handle on the side . I was thinking more on the lines of a car suspension, a short sprung type rod to absorb the up/down movement when walking.

more like this but with a spring inside about 10 inches long with a fixed camera connection to an inner barrel . even something hydraulic I think(messing about with ideas)

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Thanks for the elaboration on the idea

 

[snerkler]

Hi guys,
I have some questions about photography that I would like to ask for my course work project:

I am attempting to find a potential gap in the market for a product with the context of photography.
If it helps, think about the questions from the point of view of your own style of photography as there isn't a particular focus at this point of development.

-Are there any problems you encounter when trying to do a photoshoot? i.e. the weather (I'm trying to focus more on the physical side, less so on the electronic).
-Have you thought of any ways that you would or have fixed the issues?
-Have you needed to improvise a solution for any problems? If so what for?
-Has your ability to take photos been limited due to any of these issues? If so what were they; how?

I’m thankful for any input.

Cheers,
Will.

Obviously weather can be a massive issue, but there's not much you can do about that. In terms of products I've not found anything that keeps my equipment dry whilst in use without being a faff to use. A lot of camera gear is weather sealed these days, but as manufacturers fail to tell you exactly how weather sealed things are I still use some sort of cover in a deluge.

By far and away the biggest 'issue' I have out and about is swapping lenses. It's OK if you've got somewhere firm to put the 'spare' lens on whilst you're swapping them, but if you don't it can be a bit of a juggling act. I seen several clips and belts that have been developed for this reason but you have to 'wear' them permanently. I'd just like something that I can use whilst I'm physically swapping the lens that doesn't require me to then permanantly carry the spare lens on the clip as I'd normally put it bag in my camera bag.

 

[Dryce]

Obviously weather can be a massive issue, but there's not much you can do about that. In terms of products I've not found anything that keeps my equipment dry whilst in use without being a faff to use. A lot of camera gear is weather sealed these days, but as manufacturers fail to tell you exactly how weather sealed things are I still use some sort of cover in a deluge.

By far and away the biggest 'issue' I have out and about is swapping lenses. It's OK if you've got somewhere firm to put the 'spare' lens on whilst you're swapping them, but if you don't it can be a bit of a juggling act. I seen several clips and belts that have been developed for this reason but you have to 'wear' them permanently. I'd just like something that I can use whilst I'm physically swapping the lens that doesn't require me to then permanantly carry the spare lens on the clip as I'd normally put it bag in my camera bag.

I generally don't change lenses in bad weather unless I can get some sort of shelter. Feels like too much risk of getting water into the camera.

I also find that most camera bags are not fully waterproof and you need to unpack a separate rain cover that then impeded operation of the bag.

I tend to carry a messenger style bag most of the time these days - my main bag has a zip down the middle supposedly for fast access - which I never use. I'd prefer the lid to be more rigid so that it can be opened and used as a small tray to make it easier to deal with fitting small lenses and accessories.

 

[swanseamale47]

I do wonder why modern cameras dont have a built in memory like some old comapcts, this is cheap and easy enough for makers to build in and gives a level of back-up.
Built in video light, is another possible, modern leds are serious bright and small, rather like the pop uo flash maybe?

A few ideas for you.
Weather does affect my wedding photography, but it's more about getting my subjects outside than my camera getting wet.

 

[Barney]

I think most photographers could do with a "third hand" and in many walks of life the trouser belt is utilized extensively, not so photography. Photographers already have round the neck and or shoulder fully tied up so to speak and the belt seems a logical next step.

 

[snerkler]

I generally don't change lenses in bad weather unless I can get some sort of shelter. Feels like too much risk of getting water into the camera.

No neither do I, the rain protection and swapping lenses comments were two separate entities

I also find that most camera bags are not fully waterproof and you need to unpack a separate rain cover that then impeded operation of the bag.

Yep, that can be a pain

 

[Will007]

Obviously weather can be a massive issue, but there's not much you can do about that. In terms of products I've not found anything that keeps my equipment dry whilst in use without being a faff to use. A lot of camera gear is weather sealed these days, but as manufacturers fail to tell you exactly how weather sealed things are I still use some sort of cover in a deluge.

By far and away the biggest 'issue' I have out and about is swapping lenses. It's OK if you've got somewhere firm to put the 'spare' lens on whilst you're swapping them, but if you don't it can be a bit of a juggling act. I seen several clips and belts that have been developed for this reason but you have to 'wear' them permanently. I'd just like something that I can use whilst I'm physically swapping the lens that doesn't require me to then permanantly carry the spare lens on the clip as I'd normally put it bag in my camera bag.

Thanks for the reply! This sounds like it could bear some fruit, I will have a look into it.

 

[TimHughes]

Condensation can be a problem too when moving too quickly from cold to warm. The worst times I experienced this was air conditioned hotel room to hot humid outdoors and going into a hot humid area of a zoo from cold outside.

 

[Will007]

Condensation can be a problem too when moving too quickly from cold to warm. The worst times I experienced this was air conditioned hotel room to hot humid outdoors and going into a hot humid area of a zoo from cold outside.

This is very helpful, thanks!

 

[Will007]

not exactly . that requires weights on the bottom end of a longish pole with a hinged sprung handle on the side . I was thinking more on the lines of a car suspension, a short sprung type rod to absorb the up/down movement when walking.

more like this but with a spring inside about 10 inches long with a fixed camera connection to an inner barrel . even something hydraulic I think(messing about with ideas)

View attachment 447408

Is it alright if I use this Photo for evidence in my project?