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@@ChuckJ7777 thank you!

@@miikaalatalo2063 thank you, I’m really glad you enjoyed the video!

Yes, the lens can fit in the bag with the camera attached, as long as you remove the lens hood. It's a pretty good bag for the price point. I've had mine for 4 years now and it definitely shows some wear and tear, but it has done the trick for me!

Thank you, I appreciate the comment!

Hey, sorry for the late reply! That’s a Neewer Pro camera bag from Amazon. There’s a link in my description. It’s a pretty good budget bag. I’ve had mine for 4 years now. While it shows some wear and tear, it’s held up and done the trick for me. Thanks for subscribing!

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the saw-whet owl photos, this encounter was truly special! I also really appreciate you becoming a member, even if it’s just for this month, your support means a lot to me.

That sounds like a perfect way to manage a heavy lens! Thank you for the comment.

You’re definitely right, a lower shutter speed would have been a much better choice. I think I had the shutter speed so high because I was hoping to capture the heron catching some fish. But like you mentioned, I now often use much lower shutter speeds for stationary subjects. Thanks for the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for commenting.

Thank you! I don’t have x at the moment, I’m on Facebook, Instagram and threads.

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

Thank you, I appreciate the advice and I’m really glad the video was helpful for you!

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

Thank you!

Hey, in the video, that's a K&F aluminum tripod. I find it's light enough for hikes while still offering decent stability. Recently, I bought a K&F carbon model for my upcoming trip. While it’s incredibly lightweight and the legs seem to handle the weight of the 200-600 lens, the tripod is largely made of plastic (presumably to cut production costs), which has raised concerns about its longevity. Additionally, being lightweight, it experiences much more camera shake than the aluminum tripod. I've been having difficulties with it so far. I think they’re decent tripods for what they’re worth, but I wouldn’t have super high expectations. They get the job done for sure! Hope that helps, thank you for commenting!

Haha, I have had a lot to learn about birds and their pronunciations. Thank you for commenting, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

@@CurtisSnapshot - when I spotted my first Yellow Bellied Sapsucker, I was like - 'that's a Bugs Bunny bird, not a real bird...'

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for commenting.

Oh, that’s interesting! I didn't think about how important the profile would be to mention. That owl footage was shot in S-Cinetone. Since then, I’ve switched back to the default Sony colours because I find that wildlife scenes benefit from more vibrant colours. As for S-Log3, I used it for a while but found it more convenient to shoot in other profiles. Since the footage is 10-bit, I’m still able to adjust it a fair amount. It's not full colour grading, but enough to manipulate the footage to my liking.

20fps would be really nice, as well as pre-capture! Cheaper CF Express type B cards are also a big win. It seems like a pretty difficult choice between the Nikon and Sony. I think you’ll be pretty happy with either choice. Good luck, and thank you for commenting!

I typically stick to multi metering mode. I shoot in manual with auto ISO and a dial programmed for exposure compensation. This allows me to quickly adjust the exposure. Most of my images are slightly underexposed to preserve the highlights, and I brighten them up in post-processing. Thanks for commenting!

@@CurtisSnapshot Oh thank you man!!!

Thanks so much! The a7iv really hits the sweet spot for me. Of course, there’s always that dream camera out there, but for now, this setup does everything I need and then some.

I’m glad you found some useful info, thank you for commenting!

That’s completely fair, and I forgot to mention the blackout between photos with this camera. (Although, It might be my lack of a fast enough card.) I often lose track of birds in flight when I fire off a burst of photos and the screen blacks out between shots.

yeah, the extra 2.5 stops of stabe and the additional resolution is what made me upgrade from a7iv to a7rv.

Awesome choice! I definitely want to try out a higher resolution camera one day.

Still has the 10 frames per second doesn't it?

@@AlexMcDougallPhotography yes, from what I’ve seen the a7rv is also 10 fps. I wonder if it retains its fps in uncompressed raw though!

Thank you, much appreciated!

Thank you, I appreciate it. The idea of tackling a camera review was pretty daunting haha

The Great Blue Heron is one of my favourite birds to photograph, so having cold, soaking wet feet was a small price to pay! Thank you so much for commenting, I'm really glad you enjoyed this one!

I’m glad you found the video helpful, thanks for commenting!

Thank you for watching and for the kind words! The Sigma 150-600mm is a great budget choice. While I don't have direct experience with it, Sigma lenses are generally well-built and reliable. The Sony 200-600mm, on the other hand, is incredibly sharp throughout its range and has a premium feel. As you mentioned, Sony is the only option for attaching teleconverters since they don't work with third-party lenses, nor are there third-party teleconverters for Sony E mounts. If you're considering teleconverters, watch some reviews on them. The 1.4x TC works well with the 200-600, but the 2x TC reduces the lens’s sharpness and autofocus speed quite a bit. I can't speak for the stabilization performance of the a7 III, but my a7 IV and 200-600 have pretty good stabilization. It’s not complete magic, at long focal lengths, you’ll definitely see some movement, but it’s generally smoother. Stabilization performs much better for photos compared to video. Hopefully I have provided some helpful insights for you, happy shooting!

@@CurtisSnapshot Thank you, are we talking about the contemporary Sigma or the sport? The Sony might be a bit heavy but so it's all so the sport Sigma...

​@rymdskrotet not sure if you were still looking for information on this, but in recently purchased the Sigma 150-600 for myself after renting and liking it so much. I can say that it's an excellent lens in its own right. The stabalization is great, Zooming in and out using the barrel is convenient, and I like the images I'm able to get out of it overall. The one potential downside I'd say is the limitation of its max focal length being 600. Most times it's more than enough but there are times where it isn't and that's where I feel like the Sony comes in with its ability to use teleconverters. If you truly care about getting the most distance you can, then the Sony is the better choice. If not then, the Sigma is an excellent t option especially since you wont have to buy a bag that can fit a didgeridoo into it.Heres to hoping Sony gets rid of its restrictions on third party manufacturers making teleconverters.

Sounds like a dream kit! I've been shooting with the A7 IV and the 200-600 for a little over two years now - zero regrets!

Thank you!

I have heard lots of good things about pairing teleconverters with GM glass, that sounds like a really awesome combination!

Awesome to hear we're using the same setup, It's such a versatile combo for capturing wildlife!

Thank you so much! I'm really glad my videos bring you happiness.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really glad to hear that my channel has become a source of inspiration for you!

I haven’t tried the 2x teleconverter with the 200-600 myself, largely because I couldn’t find many positive reviews on that combination. From what I’ve learned using the 1.4x TC, I think using a 2x TC would make capturing sharp photos unnecessarily difficult. That said, I’m open to other opinions-teleconverters can be very subjective, and it really comes down to what works for you and how you work with them.

Thank you for the suggestion, I can see how that would be helpful for videos like this one, that have an assortment of species. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

That’s a really tough choice, because there’s heron species I really want to see and photograph. I’ll make it easy on myself though, the Great Blue Heron is the main subject I have learned wildlife photography with, and it’s given me some pretty amazing moments in the past! I see the green heron in your profile photo, and that’s a close contender!

@@CurtisSnapshot nice! , and the green heron in my profile is actually a picture I took myself!

@@jaurijantzi424 very nice!