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Hey Stuart! It's Carol from Scotty Makes Stuff here😀. Thanks so much for the lovely review! I hear you on a water-resistant case. It's not quite in our 'wheelhouse' yet, but I think we will get there by the time there's a Pocket 4🙂

Just got a Z8 and while I appreciated other reviewers talking about the autofocus system, I feel like this video was the only one where something "clicked" for me. Just came back from an outing using these settings and the difference was noticeable (including using 3D Autofocus which I just wrote off as being as "good" as it was on the D850).

I spent a good month filming and photographing tree swallows Spring 2024, diving for mosquitos and larvae in a local pond/wetlands. That was extra challenging using my micro 4/3 Panasonic G9 with the Lumix 100-400 Leica vario elmar lens. I got a few great shots that are showcased in my latest wildlife/nature photography demo reel. Using the cropped sensor in a tight narrow viewpoint was the biggest challenge. I learned that you really got to pay close attention to their patterns of flight and behavior, while being ready to follow them instantly. You almost have to have a psychic ability, at the very least analytical, highly observant with fast reflexes to capture them. I recently sold my camera and lenses to upgrade to Full Frame, considering getting the Nikon Z6iii for so many extra benefits my last camera didn't have.

Thank you!!!

Thanks Stu, love your choice of music to enhance this video ! Don.

Excellent video, you are so right that Vancouver Island has so much to photograph. I have lived on V.I. for 75 years and it has only been the last 15 years since I retired and got into wildlife photography that I realized what we really have on our island. I just have started to get into a little video work as well but I am still in the learning process. Thanks for sharing and I am really enjoying your videos.

Really great explanation of the various AF options for birds. I'm currently still shooting with the D500 and 200-500mm but trying to decide whether it'd be best to swap to the Z8 with the 200-500 or get a used 500mm f4 for the D500 instead. Thanks for the video.

How do you deal with CC and a Arca plate ? I have multiple CC setups and the problem is hub and the arca plate conflict in location. I am concerned with the stress you put on the lens mount, but I do like your idea of using the safety strap hooking under the lens foot.

Quite an extensive field testing of the great techniques. Really like the way you have setup you camera. The system still needs refinement hence an option for manual control of AF point is prudent. 👍 Great

I have had the Scarpa SLM boots for 15 years and they've been fantastic. Sadly, they don't make them anymore. Will be looking to get a similar pair and likely will get the SL Actives. I prefer no gtx lining and it's so hard to find these days, especially in large sizes (size 50)/15+). One thing I am dissapointed with is that Scarpa made the SLM's in a std and wide width, and the SL Actives just come in one width. Since I'm a narrow, I hope they will fit.

damn, those are some incredible shots these are really tough subject to capture.. amazing work man

What was your focal length with the Saw-Whets?

Hi, will this feature slows down the AF focus? Someone told to switch off this to maximise AF performance. True? Thanks

What shutter speed are you using for the barn swallows?

Just deleted all my previous focus settings, this set up is by far the best recommended set up on YT. Subscribed. May your channel exceed 1m followers 👏

Great video, as a Nikon Z8 shooter who primarily shoots photos, this is very helpful as I've been looking to transition to some more video work.

I recently bought a used Cotton Carrier G3 in black that is basically brand new. The photographer just didn't use it after the first time. Got it for less than half the price, so it was worth it. I'm looking forward to using it for hiking. I don't have a huge lens and I have a mirrorless camera, so it should be even more comfortable for me. I've been using a sling style strap that worked fine, but I don't like how the camera flops around on trail. I was glad to hear your perspective regarding build quality and durability. The only thing I'm not sure how I'll work out is what to do if I want to use my camera on a tripod. I do have a L bracket which may solve the problem. Thanks for the overview!!

Thanks for sharing. Is that PU midsole soft as shock absorbing? Subscribed

I have a set with roller hardware. 7 years backpack hunting in them all over BC. Been incredible. I dont know how many miles of sidehilling with 60+ lb pack. Just this year the heel lining has worn through. Other than that they have held up superbly. Hoping that my new kinesis gtx hold up half as well. If i can find someone to put new heel lining in im sure ill get another 7 years out of the SL activs

Dude even the beak looks like a small eagle

Bear{balls mons groin scrotum}scratching 😊

Beautiful 👍

Wow, awesome

8:13 the way u look on nature... for sure u love it :)

first logic material about this wonderfull carrier ! thx !!!

Fantastic

Can we hear the Kingfisher in your video at 5 minutes and 14 minutes?

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Divine beauty which by no designer can be imitate...

Great video, great advice.

omg that's so adorable!! :) nicely done!

Wow

Just beautiful ❤❤

Great video and great audio Stu. Thanks.

Been trying to find one in NE Oregon w/o success. Super job.

Does the Z8 record sound along with the 120fps video? TY

Thank you Exactly what I was looking for. No explains it like you 👍

Thanks for the great tutorial!!

Very good data...... Thanks for sharing.

Excellent video - thank you very much. I was interested to see you using the wide area focus mode which appears to work extremely well. Have you ever used this mode to capture whales and dolphins?

aww, lovely footage, thanks for sharing it and greetings from a random european who loves this little fellows and stumbled upon your channel while researching how and where to spot them in bc

Thank you for your efforts in explaining your setups.. I am coming from a Z6 for 6 yrs, loving the Auto Tracking but working through the Bank settings as best as possible. You said something about a 3 hr Video coming, will look for that as anything you can suggest to make Shooting easier will much appreciated.. Thanks again, Ken in AZ🌵

The Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus) is pretty common in the surroundings of my home town down here in Central Mexico (Cortazar, Guanajuato) since I can hear it almost everytime I go to a country house that I own. His unmistakble call woke me up some days ago in the town itself so it let me know it is present there too. His singing was hear at 6.24 in the video. By the way, I'd like to film the wildlife around here like you do. What equipment do I need?

HI: Greetings from the sunny Okanagan again. Been setting up my shooting banks and came across something that may help me with sorting in post. After naming them somewhat like you suggested - I then when thru and set up the names for each 'Storage Folder' that each bank uses and the prefix for each file naming the same. If I have shot in all 4 modes then I have 4 folders to download and the images in each folder begin with a name associated to the folder. EG: Bank 'A' is my General/ Colour - Storage folder is number 101 - name is AZA_1 so - the folder is downloaded as 101AZA_1. File naming is AZA - image #899 shot using bank A would be named _AZA0899 (I shoot in Adobe Colour Space) Once I get everything dialed in and ready to save I plan on using an old small SD card to keep the baseline on so that I can always get back to my baseline settings. Your thoughts? Bruce B

For a new Z8 user this is great info. Thanks

Amazing

You are the truly the best

Hi Great as usual. For some reason I cant get my Z8 IBIS going with the 200-500.

Great footage Raincoast. Canada should be replacing our obsolete jet fighters with these wonderful aircraft. A much more better use of tax dollars. Thanks. Please send some of your rain coast rain to the Okanagan.

In the case of fire fighting aircraft, bigger is much better.