Been a wildlife photographer for many yrs. Also use Nikon and have used Sony and Fujifilm. Currently use a Z9 and Z6ii. For most of my time shooting wildlife I have used a 300 mm prime with 1.4 TC. the 300 f2.8 with 1.4 TC was for me the "poor mans 400 f4. I loved the lens due to its size and weight and fantastic IQ. I also used the 70-200 and with the TC 1.4 some times was a fantastic lens for wildlife. I forced me to shoot wider, be more creative and learned to optimise the equipment. Moving to long zoom lenses, created an obsession with shooting tight and being obsessed with detail. I made me search for ways to improve my photography through changes in equipment, rather that be more creative and spending more time searching opportunities. Moving back to Nikon, I want to get the 400 f4.5 for its size and weight as well as getting back to the 400 mm prime. Great Video from a great photographer.
D90 was my workhorse for 10 years. I kept it longer than I should have because I got the display fixed after a mishap and felt invested. Now I shoot a D7500 but I’m looking at fx cameras like the 850.
To all the amateurs out there: this guy makes a living by his photography. You don't. Keep this in mind. You don't need the god-tier stuff to take nice pictures you can proudly have printed and put on your wall. I tried a D800 for a while but it was such a heavy beast to lug around, even with the lighter lenses I could afford. So ultimately I didn't take it out much at all. As - imagine my surprise - even the large sensor huge Megapixel count were no guarantee for great pictures. If you do shitty work, the camera will take shitty pictures. No one wants to hear that and prefers to blame their gear, but more often than not it's absolutely true. The nicest wildlife pictures I took were taken on a Nikon F75 with the 70-300 kit lens (and to the younger people out there: the F is not a typo, it stands for "Film"") which is cheap and extremely light. And it forces you to work on your basic technique way more than a digital does. Take your time, fix your composition, exposure etc. Learn to work with a tripod. Somehow a huge amount of people seem to believe that those shots were taken from the hand. I guarantee you the overwhelming majority was not. The most important thing is to go out there and have FUN doing what you like and enjoy Nature. Does not matter what camera you have right now. Pick ot up and go. Don't sit around inside waiting until you can afford your dream kit.
I have the same kit for Bird Photography, and the results are spectacular. One negative about the 200-500 is the very heavy weight of the lens and the lack of a strap mounting on the lens. I am always concerned that the camera mount could be damaged if the combination is carried on the D500 camera strap.
Hi MPB thx for a great video, agree with a lot you said, especially knowing what photos you have and I'm sure you're like me that you most of the time only take a photo if the light or composition is different to what you already have unless if its serious action like a lion hunt and are always aiming to improve on your photos. Now that Nikon has a new range of Z f4 lenses the older f-mount ones have become affordable and I have been thinking about the 200-400 f4, the 600 f4 or the 400 2.8 and it's great to hear that the 2.8 is your favourite. I like it because its a 2.8 and I would probably get more of the environment in the photo than with the 600 something that I think is very important and with a converter or in DX crop mode you get some more reach. Doug
Hello dear sir, I hope you are doing well. Thanks for the informative video, Could you please help me purchase the camera I need to buy as a beginner in wildlife photography on a low budget, please help me out. I really appreciate any help you can provide.😊
What camera do you use for wildlife photography? Let us know in the comments!
Nikon D4s or Nikon D800 depending on subject
Whats the drawback of usinh nikon coolpix 1000 as a wild life photographer?
@@haque2376 Image quality.
Been a wildlife photographer for many yrs. Also use Nikon and have used Sony and Fujifilm. Currently use a Z9 and Z6ii. For most of my time shooting wildlife I have used a 300 mm prime with 1.4 TC. the 300 f2.8 with 1.4 TC was for me the "poor mans 400 f4. I loved the lens due to its size and weight and fantastic IQ. I also used the 70-200 and with the TC 1.4 some times was a fantastic lens for wildlife. I forced me to shoot wider, be more creative and learned to optimise the equipment. Moving to long zoom lenses, created an obsession with shooting tight and being obsessed with detail. I made me search for ways to improve my photography through changes in equipment, rather that be more creative and spending more time searching opportunities. Moving back to Nikon, I want to get the 400 f4.5 for its size and weight as well as getting back to the 400 mm prime. Great Video from a great photographer.
I LOVE my Nikon Z9 for wildlife photography!! Ive had it for just about 8 months now, The number of keepers is amazing!!! its been a game changer!
Such a great video, I love the advice about following your own path. Thank you 🙏
You're very welcome Chappers! It's great to read your feedback
What a fantastic video. I have also used MPS and they are the best. Thanks for posting.
You're welcome and thank you for watching! - Jakub
Going for the value proposition with a vintage D4 and classic 300/2.8VR1 with an 80-200 AFS and TCE-1.4
Wow, this was fantastic. I searched for him on UA-cam and he does have a channel but it was last updated three years ago.
D90 was my workhorse for 10 years. I kept it longer than I should have because I got the display fixed after a mishap and felt invested. Now I shoot a D7500 but I’m looking at fx cameras like the 850.
To all the amateurs out there: this guy makes a living by his photography.
You don't. Keep this in mind. You don't need the god-tier stuff to take nice pictures you can proudly have printed and put on your wall.
I tried a D800 for a while but it was such a heavy beast to lug around, even with the lighter lenses I could afford. So ultimately I didn't take it out much at all. As - imagine my surprise - even the large sensor huge Megapixel count were no guarantee for great pictures.
If you do shitty work, the camera will take shitty pictures. No one wants to hear that and prefers to blame their gear, but more often than not it's absolutely true.
The nicest wildlife pictures I took were taken on a Nikon F75 with the 70-300 kit lens (and to the younger people out there: the F is not a typo, it stands for "Film"") which is cheap and extremely light. And it forces you to work on your basic technique way more than a digital does. Take your time, fix your composition, exposure etc. Learn to work with a tripod. Somehow a huge amount of people seem to believe that those shots were taken from the hand. I guarantee you the overwhelming majority was not.
The most important thing is to go out there and have FUN doing what you like and enjoy Nature. Does not matter what camera you have right now. Pick ot up and go. Don't sit around inside waiting until you can afford your dream kit.
I have a D500. And a 200-500mm.
I have the same kit for Bird Photography, and the results are spectacular. One negative about the 200-500 is the very heavy weight of the lens and the lack of a strap mounting on the lens. I am always concerned that the camera mount could be damaged if the combination is carried on the D500 camera strap.
@@ucprof2008 I have to cradle it.
Hi MPB thx for a great video, agree with a lot you said, especially knowing what photos you have and I'm sure you're like me that you most of the time only take a photo if the light or composition is different to what you already have unless if its serious action like a lion hunt and are always aiming to improve on your photos. Now that Nikon has a new range of Z f4 lenses the older f-mount ones have become affordable and I have been thinking about the 200-400 f4, the 600 f4 or the 400 2.8 and it's great to hear that the 2.8 is your favourite. I like it because its a 2.8 and I would probably get more of the environment in the photo than with the 600 something that I think is very important and with a converter or in DX crop mode you get some more reach. Doug
Recently a Z9 and 500 PF
Nikon d850 or Nikon z7 for Wildlife
Z50 + Nikon 200-500
Hello dear sir, I hope you are doing well. Thanks for the informative video, Could you please help me purchase the camera I need to buy as a beginner in wildlife photography on a low budget, please help me out. I really appreciate any help you can provide.😊
D850 and a Tamron 150-600mm
i want a d850
That's an amazing camera! Let us know if you need a recommendation where to get one 😉 - Jakub
Nikon Z9 w/ 100-400S and a TC14