Happy belated birthday mate! Thank you for the useful tips. You gave some good points that not a lot of people think of or overlook and sometimes it’s good to get reminders like this. Keep it up and I hope to meet you some day.
Oh you just read my mind because this morning I was thinking to go out for capturing some wildlife then I realized I should have done some research because I had no idea what will I do. So rather wasting time I decided to have some research and go out to shoot next Sunday.😀😀😀
Just love your vlogs, thanks Tom. Can I ask what metering do you tend to use in the field for wildlife photography? 3D, Highlight weighted, Spot or centre weighted?
Happy belated bday! I found your videos a couple weeks ago, and I really love how helpful and frills free you are. Really enjoying to slowly make my way through them. I love your fb community based group idea. I might well rejoin FB just for it. Cheers!
Thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying the content - I have a lot planned for the next few months and 2019! If there are any areas or topics you’d like me to cover let me know and I’ll be more than happy to try and feature them! Cheers, Tom
Many thanks! And looking forward to it! I haven't been through all of your videos yet, so this might have already been covered, but I wonder which filters do you use (if any) and when? Cheers!
Also, anything about getting started in the professional world of wildlife photography? I've been shooting for many years, but only now started considering that, and am pretty lost as who and how to approach people.
I can certainly do one on filters in the future that I use for landscape and wide etc, as well as something on pro photography in the future as well, cheers, Tom
Hi Tom Is there any chance you could do a review of the Nikon 500mm PF lens on a D500 body? Also could you do a video of how to set up your camera for remote shutter release and the suggested F stops etc using the Pocket Wizards that you recommend Thanks
The remote camera one I can certainly add to the list for the next few moths and as soon as I get a chance to take a look at the 500 pf ill stick it on my D500 for sure! Cheers, Tom
Happy belated birthday Thomas, thank you for all the wonderful pressies (videos) you have given us. We always research the nature when we go away, though all our holidays are in the U.K. because I can’t fly, but I’ve found nothing beats local knowledge. I do use zooms purely because of my poor mobility I often can’t get into position though I usually have my 100mm macro with me. But if I was the slightest bit mobile I’d have the 400mm f2.8, which I might still ask Santa (aka Mrs Harris) for for Christmas. When I was doing my city and guilds courses I loved the critiques, but there’s a world of difference between critique where you say what you like, don’t like and what you would change and why and plain criticism. Great video Thomas, with some great tips as always and I will ignore any comments about people in their 50s 🧐
Thanks for another helpful video Tom. Interesting idea about using a prime lens, does make you think a lot more about the subject. With wildlife photography going mirror less will that have any effect on the final photo?
Mirrorless won't have any real effect not eh final image, both make the shot with a sensor the advantages are for the pre capture/assistance for nailing the shot. Cheers, Tom
Belated happy birthday Tom .. what I found improve my pictures is shooting more and more and trying new editing techniques . Also allowing the photos a bit of time to marinate before posting online is useful . As regards prime vs zoom , I like both . I started with a 20mm f 1.8 for landscapes as per ur advice . The image quality is better with most primes but zooms like Nikon 70-200 f2.8 are not far behind. Also its a pain to constantly change lenses which by the way also allows dust to enter the sensor area . With wildlife Primes will have to be the choice if one wants a wider aperatrure . Just my 2 cents .
Yes trying new editing styles is always important and giving time between shoot and edit also find helps a lot. In many cases the Pro zooms are certainly excellent in quality, but in regards to forcing you to think of a composition before shooting, a prime is great! Cheers, Tom
Tbh I hardly have ever needed to calibrate a lens to my cameras, on first use I can tell if they are locked on or not and when I find something soft slightly I might run calibration however have rarely needed too
Personally I usually opt for an 8x as it works best for pairing with my 300mm 2.8 and for low light applications. I find they are the most enjoyable for long viewing sessions for extended days looking for wildlife. My Monarch HG 8x42s are my favourites, with the 8x30s as my daily carry everywhere pair that I also use for travel due to the compact size!
@@TomMasonPhoto thx for the fast answer from you.:) yes i have the 8x42 hg too and i really like it wuth its impressive fov, but maybe i will get a 10 bin too for birding, in open fileds.
Thank you for the video. As much as I love prime lenses they are extremely impractical in real wildlife i.e Sri Lanka, Malaysia jungles. Many times you will not be the driver of the car and you are expected to remain still (and calm) as not to upset animals. There is no way you can relocate in order to frame your shot with prime lens. My GMaster 200-400 and 70-200 with 1.4x and 2x teleconverter were enough to cover the whole trip. Also it is important to bring two cameras if you can to avoid swapping lenses in a humid and dusty enviroment. Very important if you value your sensors.
I use a 70/200 as well however positioning and framing are also key in how a photographer sees the environment. I always have 2+ bodies on any large overseas trip with often 3 being my go to. As you say switching lenses can be annoying however zooms with cheaper designs are also not the best of letting in dust and moisture and weather sealed pro glass is a at better bet for harsh environments. Cheers for your comment, Tom
Think like an editor - this is a fresh way of looking at it, based on solid experience. Great advice, which I will try to follow.
Thanks Tom, happy birthday! Building up a story / portfolio around a subject is a fantastic tip.
Happy belated birthday mate! Thank you for the useful tips. You gave some good points that not a lot of people think of or overlook and sometimes it’s good to get reminders like this.
Keep it up and I hope to meet you some day.
Cheers Dude, glad you enjoyed sand found the tips helpful, if you are ever at an event where I am, be sure to say hi! Cheers, Tom
Oh you just read my mind because this morning I was thinking to go out for capturing some wildlife then I realized I should have done some research because I had no idea what will I do. So rather wasting time I decided to have some research and go out to shoot next Sunday.😀😀😀
Happy birthday Tom! Thanks again for the great tips you are giving!
Thanks for watching!
Belated Best Wishes for a fantastic photographic year ahead!
Just love your vlogs, thanks Tom. Can I ask what metering do you tend to use in the field for wildlife photography? 3D, Highlight weighted, Spot or centre weighted?
Happy birthday Tom. On 24th September I also turned to 25 what a surprise.
Wonderful, thanks a million Tom. Learning is improved with guidance and feedback. Cheers.
Happy birthday... Wonderful suggestion...
Another good one Tom, thank you
Cheers John!
Happy belated bday! I found your videos a couple weeks ago, and I really love how helpful and frills free you are. Really enjoying to slowly make my way through them.
I love your fb community based group idea. I might well rejoin FB just for it. Cheers!
Thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying the content - I have a lot planned for the next few months and 2019! If there are any areas or topics you’d like me to cover let me know and I’ll be more than happy to try and feature them! Cheers, Tom
Many thanks! And looking forward to it!
I haven't been through all of your videos yet, so this might have already been covered, but I wonder which filters do you use (if any) and when?
Cheers!
Also, anything about getting started in the professional world of wildlife photography? I've been shooting for many years, but only now started considering that, and am pretty lost as who and how to approach people.
I can certainly do one on filters in the future that I use for landscape and wide etc, as well as something on pro photography in the future as well, cheers, Tom
Brilliant, many thanks!
Happy birthday Tom, hope you had a great one!
I did indeed, however now its back to the grind with my next few photo projects!
agree on all counts, good stuff. thanks Tom
Great video Tom, looking foreword to the Facebook group!
Cheers Man. Ill let you all know when its up and running!
Hi Tom
Is there any chance you could do a review of the Nikon 500mm PF lens on a D500 body?
Also could you do a video of how to set up your camera for remote shutter release and the suggested F stops etc using the Pocket Wizards that you recommend
Thanks
The remote camera one I can certainly add to the list for the next few moths and as soon as I get a chance to take a look at the 500 pf ill stick it on my D500 for sure! Cheers, Tom
Belated happy birthday TM. Keep up the great vids!
Cheers, lots of new vids on route!
Looking forward to your facebook group!
Happy belated birthday Thomas, thank you for all the wonderful pressies (videos) you have given us. We always research the nature when we go away, though all our holidays are in the U.K. because I can’t fly, but I’ve found nothing beats local knowledge. I do use zooms purely because of my poor mobility I often can’t get into position though I usually have my 100mm macro with me. But if I was the slightest bit mobile I’d have the 400mm f2.8, which I might still ask Santa (aka Mrs Harris) for for Christmas. When I was doing my city and guilds courses I loved the critiques, but there’s a world of difference between critique where you say what you like, don’t like and what you would change and why and plain criticism. Great video Thomas, with some great tips as always and I will ignore any comments about people in their 50s 🧐
The facebook group is a great idea! I will definitely participate :)
really nice vid. last 2 tips are great. and please make that facebook group!
I shall get on the Facebook group in the near future! Glad you found the tips helpful!
Very helpful! Thanks 😃👍
No problem!
Thanks for another helpful video Tom. Interesting idea about using a prime lens, does make you think a lot more about the subject. With wildlife photography going mirror less will that have any effect on the final photo?
Mirrorless won't have any real effect not eh final image, both make the shot with a sensor the advantages are for the pre capture/assistance for nailing the shot. Cheers, Tom
Belated happy birthday Tom .. what I found improve my pictures is shooting more and more and trying new editing techniques . Also allowing the photos a bit of time to marinate before posting online is useful . As regards prime vs zoom , I like both . I started with a 20mm f 1.8 for landscapes as per ur advice . The image quality is better with most primes but zooms like Nikon 70-200 f2.8 are not far behind. Also its a pain to constantly change lenses which by the way also allows dust to enter the sensor area . With wildlife Primes will have to be the choice if one wants a wider aperatrure . Just my 2 cents .
Yes trying new editing styles is always important and giving time between shoot and edit also find helps a lot. In many cases the Pro zooms are certainly excellent in quality, but in regards to forcing you to think of a composition before shooting, a prime is great! Cheers, Tom
Great video Tom!
Thanks for the video. Great tips.
Tom I have a huge doubt! Every time that you buy a lens you need to calibrate the autofocus? Do you think that is very important?
Tbh I hardly have ever needed to calibrate a lens to my cameras, on first use I can tell if they are locked on or not and when I find something soft slightly I might run calibration however have rarely needed too
great video thanks !!
Great videoo mate. Hope you had a great birthday
Happy birthday
Belated Happy Birthday Tom, the FB page sounds a good idea.
Ill try and get it sorted out soon!
cheers, had a fun day today photographing birds at swell wood in somerset, mmimum ISO i could get was 8000 lol
hi tom! which magnification do u prefer on binoculars 8 or 10?
Personally I usually opt for an 8x as it works best for pairing with my 300mm 2.8 and for low light applications. I find they are the most enjoyable for long viewing sessions for extended days looking for wildlife. My Monarch HG 8x42s are my favourites, with the 8x30s as my daily carry everywhere pair that I also use for travel due to the compact size!
@@TomMasonPhoto thx for the fast answer from you.:) yes i have the 8x42 hg too and i really like it wuth its impressive fov, but maybe i will get a 10 bin too for birding, in open fileds.
Thank you for the video. As much as I love prime lenses they are extremely impractical in real wildlife i.e Sri Lanka, Malaysia jungles. Many times you will not be the driver of the car and you are expected to remain still (and calm) as not to upset animals. There is no way you can relocate in order to frame your shot with prime lens. My GMaster 200-400 and 70-200 with 1.4x and 2x teleconverter were enough to cover the whole trip.
Also it is important to bring two cameras if you can to avoid swapping lenses in a humid and dusty enviroment. Very important if you value your sensors.
I use a 70/200 as well however positioning and framing are also key in how a photographer sees the environment. I always have 2+ bodies on any large overseas trip with often 3 being my go to. As you say switching lenses can be annoying however zooms with cheaper designs are also not the best of letting in dust and moisture and weather sealed pro glass is a at better bet for harsh environments. Cheers for your comment, Tom
Hello Tom, I'd love to join your group for feed back. So show me how to join and I'll be right there.
Great video with good tips that are workable.
Happy birthday..What presents did you get? Obviously not an Iron!! Lol .....
A few bits and bobs, no Irons luckily 😂😂
Luckily..!! So you like wearing wrinkled shirts!!.....I think you misunderstood? Lol.
The wrinkled shirts are a by product of travelling often and not getting to wash and Iron too much! I like the crinkled look ;)
Happy late birthday
We have birthday at the same day