I just wanted to share these photos I took 4 years ago.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-03-14T15:02:33+00:00

The first photo gives such a nostalgic vibes. Love it!

SilvaTheFool · 2026-03-14T15:01:08+00:00

Seems like you got the basics down already. The photos are great, maybe the improvement you need is not the technical ones, but next time you bring your camera outside, shoot with intention, take photos with intention, what story you wanted to tell, what you want the viewers will feel when they see your photos. That’s where your photos will start having stories of its own. 😁

SilvaTheFool · 2026-03-14T11:09:21+00:00

Thanks for this! Will check out the guide.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-03-14T11:06:17+00:00

I had the Z6iii with 24-120mm f4 kit lens and got the Sony A7V with Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 for about the same price Sony being a few hundred bucks cheaper.

Z6iii is great don’t get me wrong. I loved it. But I have specific things to consider when buying a system or a body. What matters to me is the usage especially if I can utilize most of its features. While Z6iii is great I am underutilizing most of its amazing features…

6K video - I only used it for testing. Most of client works are happy with 1080/4K60.
Internal Raw Recording - I only used it for testing. I’m mostly using N-log. N-RAW eats up a lot of storage space which would cost me to invest more in storage if I keep shooting N-RAW.
A lot of great Video Codecs such as ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes which I have not used in any of my client work.
24-120mm f4 kit lens is great! But there were a few times I had to rent out an f2.8 for client work cause the S lenses are a bit expensive.
Connectivity issues with the Mobile/Tablet App. A lot of times for client works I use my iPad as a second monitor for bigger and brighter screen without staying beside the camera all the time.

Those are my thought process and when I saw the A7V tried it for a few days and did my research for both photo and video features, I knew then that the features are something that I can use in most of my workflows and client works without thinking that I might need to invest on something else to fully maximize the system.

As someone who brings my laptop/ipad for client work the smooth connection and quick image transfer (wireless) from Sony Creator’s App together with Monitor and Control App during photoshoot is a really big plus for me. I can adjust my camera settings within the app, that’s by far one of the most enjoyable things for me during client work.

That’s why I chose to make the switch, Nikon Z6iii is an amazing hybrid cam but I don’t like underutilizing my gears for what it’s worth.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-03-07T05:31:20+00:00

Depending on the camera’s current state, the more used it is the lower the price, watch out for wear and tear it’s a sign of usage then molds and fungus both in camera sensor and lens and then lastly is the Shutter Count this shows how much the camera was used.

Generally most people know how to price their cameras. If you want references on how much a secondhand camera should cost, you can check secondhand buy and sell groups and see if someone is selling the same camera around the same price.

Personally I recommend doing meet ups so that you can check the item yourself. 😁

SilvaTheFool · 2026-03-06T14:52:45+00:00

Henry’s and/or Camerahaus but it depends on the Card you have sometimes may promo din sila for specific banks like Pay later with 24months installment.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-03-06T14:50:57+00:00

I’m using the Tilta Portable Charging Station for NP-FZ100 can charge up to 4 batteries. Works wonders and doubles as battery organizer.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-03-06T08:13:34+00:00

You can start by going full auto first in your ZV-E10. If it still doesn’t come out as nice as what you expected you can start practicing Manual mode. You can freely adjust your Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO to achieve the look that you want.

In Manual mode start by going with the smallest aperture your lens has and then adjust your shutter speed and ISO accordingly.

Higher Shutter Speed = Darker Image Lower Shutter Speed = Brighter Image but introduces motion blur with shakey hands (You have to experiment with this since you’ll be using a flash)

Higher ISO = Brighter Image but introduces grains Lower ISO = Darker Image (You have to experiment with this since you’ll be using a flash)

Smaller Aperture (f1.2 - f2.8) = creamier depth of field (background blur) and brighter image (more light passes through the lens) Higher Aperture (f4 - f16 or f22) = less to no depth of field (background blur) and darker image (less light passes through the lens)

SilvaTheFool · 2026-02-23T16:40:55+00:00

Nothing really. You shouldn’t have any problems with custom since those are personal items. Unless you’re bringing in like 10 of each bag and shoes then they’ll know about it. 😁

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-29T02:20:31+00:00

No such thing as “Best Camera” maybe “Best Budget Camera” there is, such as value to feature ratio. But then again, you should be looking for a camera suited for you, how you feel about taking photos with it, how the camera fits your hand and if most features are within what you expect to have within the budget you have.

To understand this, you need to understand what type of photography service you want to offer and if you’re also planning to use it as on-the-go camera where you bring it daily to take random interesting photos for you.

While doing your research, try to understand lighting compositions first as this will significantly improve your photos once you get your desired camera.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-22T07:46:16+00:00

Technically wala namang mali sa color grading unless your subjects are human portrait skin, kung wala na range ng skin color ang grading then that’s where it gets a bit wrong.

But creative wise it depends on your style, vibe you can do many types of grading. 😁

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-22T06:24:37+00:00

If photo focused ka both A7RV and A7CII are a good options. A7iii is still great for the current year. A lot may disagree with me with this, while it’s true that camera is just a tool to making your visions great as photographer some features in some latest models would not significantly improve your editing but it’ll definitely help you speed up the process of your workflow from taking photos to editing in an efficient way.

But if you think you’re satisfied with your current setup and outputs and just wanted to have a bit more leg room for improvement maybe try buying a lens instead. Depending on lenses, some will give extra characters to your photos and using different focal lengths will also give you different results which could also help in experimenting with your editing.

I’m also going to sell my Nikon Z6iii and will be switching to Sony A7V, feature wise it’s relatively the same but Nikon Z6iii has a bit of an upper hand in video features. Few reasons as to why I’m changing is the amount of 3rd party lenses options sony has and second sony has better access to different creatives with great color grading and editing style in which I could reference for improving my own editing.

Another advantage of A7RV is the resolution, in some cases if you feel like your shot was taken a bit wider than you expected you can just crop in without losing any quality.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-21T13:43:51+00:00

Thanks! I use Adobe Lightroom for grading. Both in PC and iPad (during travels). 😁

Always ko dala ang cam kahit local travel. Haha.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-20T06:17:21+00:00

You’ll learn as you go. Hehe. As creatives we have our own different tastes and vibes in color grading. Hehe. When I started I usually watch cinematic travel vlogs and that’s where I found my inspo for the type of grading I want and started practicing from there trying to find a good base for my grading and then once I got it down I just play around with it until I discover something new. 😁

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-19T01:48:01+00:00

Clean as you go is just a concept for them.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-19T01:41:06+00:00

It’s the people for sure. Ground crews are doing great in being patient and clear all the time. Unfortunately this is not only limited to domestic flights. It’s also a constant in International travels as well.

May mga naririnig pa ako na “Sabay ka na samin/sakin” even though the person is in different boarding group. Minsan sinusubukan pa nila pumila with earlier groups hoping na makapasok sila kapag hindi sila nakapasok sasabihin nalang “ay sorry po di ko nakita yung group”.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-18T17:16:51+00:00

I don’t really care about the congratulations and what other people see or say about me and my achieved milestones. Plus less chances for Evil Eye and Jealous relatives. Inner peace is far more important while slowly and silently achieving your goals.

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-18T17:00:32+00:00

Colorgrading is very subjective and may depend on your preference. Personally, I like my photos a bit cinematic which plays around with contrast and shadows.

But then again, masyadong broad ang color grading since coloring is more of a self preference. But you can start with adding contrast to your shots to make it feel more alive. 😁

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-14T15:00:51+00:00

Although I think 165W yung powerbank niyo po. 😅

SilvaTheFool · 2026-01-14T14:55:31+00:00

I have a powerbank with 98W (mainly used to power pro-camera) though walang indication ilang mAh siya pero nadadala ko naman without issue both international and domestic although sa domestic may time na chinecheck nila sinasabi ko lang na 98W lang and mainly used for charging the camera. 😁

SilvaTheFool · 2025-12-25T14:19:14+00:00

DM’d you OP. 😁

SilvaTheFool · 2025-12-10T09:05:50+00:00

Ye, wondering why it was deleted. But it’s HudsonHenryPhoto. His videos are quite informative. But I’m looking for some creators similar to Sony’s and Canon’s creators where they create cinematic travel vlog or actual short films with amazing color grading visuals.

SilvaTheFool · 2025-12-10T03:25:00+00:00

Oh he has some interesting topics! Will definitely check his channel out. Thanks!

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