Ive been doing everything on a 1965 Tamron 400mm f6.9 adapted to an A6000. No IBIS, No AF. It was a long and hard road but Im so used to it now, its second nature. It will be heaven for the day I upgrade to the 21st century!
But you’ve developed some skill that modern photographers lack because they’re too spoiled with technology. Brandon stated that 8 fps is ok for your grandmothers birthday party but not for wildlife photography is a bunch of donkey dung! Although my Sony a7iii only shoots 10 FPS it blows nearly every camera off the planet for low light, which many photographers shoot in. I’ve had the a6000, as well as plenty of Sony cameras and the a6000 takes some really great bird pictures, even with the 55-210mm kit lens.
@@nwyetiphotography yes I agree with all points. I had surrounded myself with photographers this year and they all told me after seeing my photos that if I really want autofocus, go ahead but I really don't need it. I was grateful to hear that compliment. Also, I stopped using the motor drive and just flick the shutter fast if I need to know. I noticed the 6000 "hangs up" sometimes. It's annoying. However, I don't really bother taking loads of frames if I know exactly what I want, I can get it in less frames. Even moving subjects, tracking fast flying birds across a scene.
Fantastic video ! Very nice "cheese sandwich" shots! Great composition and editing on them. One of the best photography videos I've seen in a long time!
I'm in your shoes. I don't have the resources for the newest and supposedly greatest. I I've been doing photography for over 50 years. Some professionally but mostly not. I say enjoy the shots you get. I've done the slr film and have been doing digital since 08. I use a Canon rebel xs and t7. I have a Canon 75 300 4 that quite old. It was given to me and it was from a rebel slr. You can still get this lens new for 200. For me it is patience and learning all you can and enjoy what you have. Something higher would be nice but unlikely for me im just having fun with what I have. Great video. Keep it up.
Hey there. Fellow wildlife photographer slumming it at f/6.3 with a Tamron 150-600 G2. Your process is EXACTLY what I do with my photographs to compensate for lack of fast glass. Nice job.
Dude, $3000? I could only dream of that. 7d Classic and Canon 75-300 f/4.5-5.6. And ain't getting any better anytime soon. Not the gear anyway, though. Good video, thanks.
Great vid! My current benchmark is the Audubon Photo Contest. A good portion of the finalists/winners are using consumer equipment. You still need good composition, light, framing, etc…
I would think anything over 12 FPS is just more work in post. Also when you say expensive in lens world, I was thinking like 3k-5k. Wow, 11k-12k is freaking expensive. The "EOS R" vs the Sony a9 on paper I don't see a huge difference. But I also know that on paper is well "on paper". So, at this point you had me drawn in pretty good, great way to setup the issue. I will say the "Camera A vs Camera B" comparison was pretty easy due to knowing your buddy is shooting with a fast telephoto prime. The DOF or Bokeh is stronger on those pics, so I was 90% correct with that info in hand. The editing part for me was super helpful, not just for wildlife photos but editing in general. Great video and for that you have a sub from me. Thanks!!!
I have had success with a $100 Takumar 300mm f4 and of course editing. Focus peaking and knowing your focus plane. Took some practice with moving cars and focusing on a side view mirror. Outstanding video.
I bought a second hand Nikon D850 last year and use the Sigma 60-600mm. Also bought the 1.4x TC, but rarely use it because the image looks way softer and less sharp with the TC aswell. If i would get a chance to get a hold of the Nikon 600mm f4 for a good price i would get it. But for now really happy with the gear i've got and still got to learn so much with this gear.
Rightly said. There is no “best camera or best lens” . Its how we get the best out of what we have. Gears are only tools to our capability to make best use of them.
I have the Canon r6 and my biggest lens is a very used tamron 70-200 2.8. The best I can get with that lens is hummingbirds. They animal eye af is awesome I must say. But I need a bigger Focal Length for wildlife. But the camera does amazing.
I have to disagree on one point. Patience is only the second important bit when shooting wildlife. Know your subjects and how they behave. Who knows that most birds poop before they fly? You can use this for timing to catch the bird in flight rather than on a branch in a tree. You don't need 20+ pfs if you know your subjects but all the rest is pretty much spot on. Being a disabled wildlife photographer brings its own set of challenges on top as I can't just walk wherever I want so I have to plan ahead for pretty much every shoot and where on my mobility scooter to put my equipment so that I can take shots without having to get to my rear top-box etc. I just managed to get myself a Canon D1 Mark 4 after 45 years of Pentax and the first thing I did was to blackened the white Canon writing on the camera. This makes quite a bit of a difference as there is less reflection when rising the camera. For lenses one can get camo sleeves but you can't get that for a camera (or at least I have never seen one so far). Anyway, great video and very useful tips. Now subscribed 👍
Thanks Brandon, also very nice shoots with your R, especially the one with a mouse in the beak and the cute view of the back in the sunset : D You give me an inspiration, that I want to compare my Pentax KR with my friend's Nikon Z7 II, haha... Btw. try to shoot the flying bird with central single one point autofocus, although it's not ideal for the composition. I made it with my Pentax and normally I shoot a little bit wilder, so I can have more spaces for composition. Thanks again : P
I really feel your pain. My first full frame camera was the Canon EOS R. I actually sold it because I got in the bird photography about 4 years ago and bought the Canon R5 .. now I have the Canon R7 as a backup. But I really hated using that camera and then when my wife got in the photography I bought her the Canon RP and she immediately got into bird photography following me around. I knew her limitations because of previously having the Canon EOS R.. so I broke down and bought her the Canon R8 which actually gets 40 frames per second in electronic shutter. She doesn't have all the banding the the Canon R7 has. The Canon R8 retails for about the same price as the R.. and the autofocus is phenomenal. It has the same auto focus that the R6 Mark II has. It just doesn't have the image stabilization in the body and the toggle switch. But I basically set her up with manual and auto ISO and she just runs and guns with that with the RF 100 to 400 lens. It's super late, super fast, and she is super super happy! As long as she doesn't want to borrow my 500 F4 I'm happy. Hahaha.....
How do you not have more subscribers?? This was a great video and well thought out. I just put out my Alaskan bear video where I photographed Kodiak Brown Bears. And I used a ton of these tips as well. Including getting in the river to separate my subject from the backgrounds. I look forward to seeing more videos from you.
Sweet currently shooting a d780 I got open box at a local camera shop and a used Sigma sport 150-600mm mostly do landscape and event work so again not a great camera for wildlife but follws the d750 in being a decent all arounder. Also you do your faux bokeh the same way I do masking the out of focus area in the background.
Thank you, this is good advice specially for people in third world countries like me were all photo gear can be five or six times more expensive to buy compared to first world citizens.
Coming from someone shooting wildlife with a potato, I’m jealous of your cheese sammich (and honestly had no clue Prime Rib equipment was so salty...😬🥺). I’m using a Canon 70D and just picked up a used 70-200 f4, previously using a 55-250 f2.8 (I think), editing is done with the native apple photo software though a friend has recently gotten into photoshop and edits my photos for free so he can practice (having friends is cool). I’ve had the camera for several years but only recently really started getting serious, so I really appreciate the “middle of the road” perspective as most people seem to forget not everyone has a Prime Rib. Keep up the great work, someday maybe we’ll enjoy some Prime Rib! 😎
You know there is alot you can do with the potato and a little dressing I still shoot nature and sports with my 7D Mk2 and an old 70-200 2.8.... truth is Pro national geographic photographers were using this gear for a long long time just because the new gear came out don't mean the potato is rotten. Just means you have to work a little harder to make a meal
I’m like you Brandon. Taking pictures on the finds I get with Metal Detecting I had practice and practice to get better. As of now I have yet to get a camera for the pictures. I still use my phone for now. I film with a GoPro, but I want another camera I can film and take pictures with. But for now I won’t be doing wildlife. Mainly old buildings and places like that. But even your set up isn’t in my budget. Like the saying goes. You must crawl before you walk. I never knew filming and editing metal Detecting videos would open the doors to other interest.
Your struggles are my struggles 😂 I have a faster backup but the one I have been choosing to stick to lately could be considered a moldy cheese sandwich lol the RP! 😂 but like you said patience is the key part! Lots of it. Pair it with a 150-600 and it gets pretty interesting lol
Really funny and great to watch and listen to. New subber here. Looking forward to your mixture of photography and overlanding. 👍🍻 Btw, MicroFourThird shooter here... Even that does the job 📷
I gotta say you did a pretty good job trying to make as close as possible. The bokeh is still a bit more pleasant on the other image taken with the expensive setup, far less uneasy, in my opinion. But something about the branch on the expensive setup I did not like as much, and actually preferred your image slightly in how the branch was rendered. Then again, your setup isn’t that crappy, is it? I mean, it is not a mobile camera. If it were, no amount of editing could get it even close to the expensive setup. But ultimately, this is about making wildlife photography available even to people who cannot afford the optimal setup, which will be prohibitively expensive to a lot (if not most) people. And a cost hard to justify for many more. In that spirit, your video did a good job.
Thanks for the insightful comment. You make a good point about the branches. Like you said though, my set up is more middle of the road and not exactly budget.
Hi! I just stumbled on your channel, and I look forward to digging through your videos! I'm looking for some advice: I am doing a safari to Uganda (traditional safari/gorilla trekking) Jan 2024. I have always wanted to get into photography and purchased a Canon EOS Rebel T7i as a graduation gift to myself years ago. I still haven't had the determination to sit with it and learn my way around the thing; all that to say that my goal for 2023 is to begin my photography journey in the hopes of being decently prepared to collect a few good shots of wildlife while on my first international trip (can't really find a better reason to begin a shelved passion project). What lens should I purchase for the trip? Any misc. equipment would you recommend? I plan to get into wildlife photography on the home front as well, so I want something I can grow with since I am an absolute beginner who is also always in need of more funds to make all her dreams come true. Thanks for any tips/advice.
Thanks for watching! Sounds like you have an amazing trip planned👍 The T7i should make good use of any telephoto lens you choose. Just make sure you’re in a well lit environment with that being a crop sensor. What’s your budget like?
@@OverlandExposures Thanks for getting back! I may be in a dilemma. I want to upgrade my body in the future (leaning towards Sony), but I need to put the work in on my T7i before I invest any further to make sure this is a passion I'll be willing to go broke for. 😅 As for lenses, I'm considering renting a telephoto lens for the Africa trip (I don't want to commit to Canon at this point, so I don't want to invest too much in the way of Canon lenses). I do have a trip to Glacier this year as well and would like to capture wildlife, landscapes, general trip documentation, a few videos and pictures of friends, the same things I would be interested in doing while in Africa. Thanks for the low lighting tips, something I'll have to figure out, especially on safari! Are there any lenses you recommend that can be used both on Canon and Sony? I am willing to invest 2-3k in lenses at this point but would want to have the ability to use the lenses in the future.
@@Jay-es1gn There are several adaptors that can be used that will allow you to use Sony lenses on Canon cameras. For the most part, adapters work ok but sometimes it will be at the cost of fast/accurate autofocus. Mating cameras with their native counterparts will always yield the best results. I would suggest adapting a Sony lens to the canon if you’re leaning towards a future switch to Sony. Hope that helps.
@@OverlandExposures , thanks for all the advice much appreciated! The best bet will be renting a capable zoom lens for my Africa trip; at this point, I don't have any lenses and was thinking of purchasing 16-35 and 18-105 to capture all the other memorable moments of the trip. Thanks for the heads up on the adaptors and the mentioned downsides. Looks like I've got a lot of research ahead of me! Look forward to watching your content! Thanks again
Great tips. One thing that I have to ask though is what are your methods to get to the animals? Do you walk along a trail and hope to come across them? Or would it be better to have a GPS and go 3-4 miles off trail and sit and wait for the animals to come to you?
The best way is to figure out what they eat, when they eat, where they eat and where they drink and sleep. They’ll have a pattern. Once you know the pattern you can sneak in when they’re not there and wait for them to show up.
if I learned anything its all about the lens and a lot less about the camera, I also wish I had the will power to sit down and edit raw photos I tried it and it deterred me from taking photos because I want to be outside not sitting at my computer so unfortunately I set it to jpeg and enjoy what I catch, my EOS T7 does a great job editing the photo and doesn't do crazy compression.
Owl is an easy bird to shoot picture to, they are big, doesn’t move much, and moves relatively slowly. Try your gears on smaller and more agile birds… These is no workaround to match budget gears to the big primes or flagship camera body. Can budget gears get somewhat ok results, definitely yes. But there is no comparison to the general IQ or bokeh. Furthermore, One can get much better results than yours with only $2.5k budget: a $500 used 5D/6D/7D series body with a $1500 used Canon 500mm f/4.5 prime lens and $500 for a budget gimbal and tripod/monopod combination… will get your images about 90% to indistinguishable to the $15-20k gears.
I'm in a similar situation, bought the Panasonic s5 for video but now I'm trying photo and I am stuck at 7 fps, autofocus is very average etc. but its still a good camera for the price. I just have to keep practicing and try work around the obstacles.
Well Done Brandon! Your Presentation, Humor and common sense goes a long was! I'm so tired of seeing articles and reviews of the Almost $6,000. dollar Z9 Nikon! I can't afford it! My cropped Sensor Nikon Does great, but like yourself Not! 20 frames a second! Well done and explained!
I don't know...seems to me that knowing the animal's behaviour, and being capable of understanding when to capture a peak moment, that's worth something that 20 fps may not manage (you got there ..at 9:40)...20 or xx fps is simply a substitute, albeit a real help. Ah, but that's just the fuddy-duddy "old school" in me ;-) Kind of like the whinging about battery life, when we used to have to carry 10x as much volume in film, not so long ago, and a battery change is much easier, and faster, than changing film, no?
I am confused, why would one take away contrast just to add it back in when using curves? Like you explained why you wanted to reduce the contrast but then straight afterwards you just undid it with a different section.
Generally speaking, I tend to lift the shadows on the curve. When you lift the shadows it creates a new threshold. As long as your other points in the curve don’t go below it, your blacks can’t get any blacker than the lowest point you’ve set. What I did on the curve is lifted shadows and squished the mids into it… but not below it. It’s difficult to explain without showing on a scope. But once you see it on a scope it’s easier to understand. It’s like a rising tide lifts all boats. The lowest point on the curve would be the waterline.
I have a baked potato hahaha. It's an XT4, but I do not have any "pro" telephoto lenses D: Why must photos and videos be such an expensive career/hobby. I do have a Canon telephoto kit lens, which works fine for slow stuff, but isn't the fastest focusing lens, especially via adapters. Then again I live in the city and question my wants for an expensive credit card debt when all I get are pigeons and sparrows.
I have a Nikon D3500, do u have any other tips for younger people. im 14, so i dont have the ability to go out whenever i want, how early or late i want. but i have a 15-55mm and a 70-300mm lens.
Actually! Yes! Try setting up bird feeders and making a background that looks “wild” OR get yourself a macro lens and go on an epic journey into the microcosm of your yard!
I think that would be more appropriate for a lens comparison video using the same camera, same settings, different lenses. This is more of a tutorial to show you how to achieve the look that others are getting with more expensive gear.
Question from a newbie: I would like to take videos of birds in my backyard similar to this example on UA-cam: ( ua-cam.com/video/xbs7FT7dXYc/v-deo.html ) where the camera is stationary on a tripod and pointed at one spot while recording birds landing and eating food ( not flying in the air ). I have am considering buying a Sony A7Siii and a Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Super Telephoto Zoom Lens but don't know if that is the best option. I am concerned the SonyA7Siii does not have enough pixels and I am concerned the Sony FE 200-600mm will not work well at dawn or dusk which I read is a problem with that lens. Do you have any advice on which camera and lens to buy to take bird the type of bird videos I want to capture ? Thank you.
The Sony a7Siii is one of the best video cameras ever made for the pro consumer. Having less pixels for video is actually a better thing because the pixels have to be larger to cover the full frame. Larger pixels gather more light than high density/high megapixel cameras. This is why most cinema cameras only have six or eight pixels. A high pixel count usually only impresses photographers and even they will pay at the expense of low light performance. That’s why a lot of the sports photography and wildlife photography cameras hang out around that 20 megapixel mark. It’s enough resolution for them to be able to crop in without losing much but also performs better in low light when using fast shutter speeds. The 200 to 600 mm F5.6 to 6.3 is an excellent choice of land that would suit that camera very well for what you are doing. I almost always prefer a zoom lens when shooting video. This allows me to capture the environment and the subject in multiple different ways from a single vantage point. It allows for a better story to be told. Hope this helps!
@@OverlandExposures Thank you very much for your thoughtful response. Do you think the Sony 200 to 600 mm F5.6 to 6.3 is a better option than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S or Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S ? ( To be honest I am a little concerned that the Sony 200 to 600 mm F5.6 to 6.3 will not work well enough at dusk or dawn when most of the birds are active in my backyard )
@@newlifeeveryday1821 I couldn’t answer that to be specific. I’m sure there are some very specific lens comparisons in those realms. However, I would always gravitate towards native mounts. Hope that helps.
Your FPS doesn’t really have much to do with it in my opinion. I shoot the Canon 5D MK IV, which shoots only 7 frames per second, less than your camera, and I’ve achieved stunning results. Your camera is just fine, no “hacks” needed. Best advice is learn to be a photographer to achieve the results you want. Hone your craft. Photographers, even wildlife photographers, have taken stunning shots for over 150 years, long before the new fancy stuff came on the scene. Learn your craft. There’s no easy workaround, and a $20,000 rig won’t make you a better photographer, just a poorer one.
It took some savings, a stimulus check and a lot of convincing the wife but I ended up with an R5 and kept my R as a back up. BUT... this video is more for people who might not be as fortunate as me and still want a decent image 👍
hey man. i LOVE CHEESE SANDWITCHES LOL and prime rib suck lol.But i use a Sony a6600 with the Sigma 150-600mm. pretty good setup. not a prime rib but it works. anyway, awesome video man. keep em coming.
Nice! I used to shoot an a6500 and loved it! I especially loved the crop on it when it came to wildlife. It was a hard adjustment to make when I moved to full frame.
Hello I am looking to get people interested in doing a group live stream in photography for a different perspective planned for 03/12/22 9pm gmt. I would like to get a reply to see if you would be interested in attending it.
Okay, I don’t understand the point of this video. You are comparing your photo to the other guy’s worst photo. Then you use Lightroom to make your photo more presentable. I thought the video was going to show great results and a modest budget. Maybe I’m missing the point though.
Iam an awesome wildlife photographer. My Nikon z6 only shoots five frames per second but I still get great wildlife action shots. I just wish it would focus faster.
The Z6 can shoot up to 12 frames per second in High-speed extended mode (12 bit NEF), so you need to change your settings it seems? It is also possible to shoot up to 120 fps (JPEG only) which is a feature not often highlighted.
@@EricWoodyVariety59 Set release the mode to H* for Continuous High-extended shooting and ensure the NEF quality is set to 12 bit lossless compressed to achieve 12 FPS. It drops to 9 FPS for 14 bit NEF.
you're making me laugh... complaining about your decent gear while I'm here stuck with my Canon T7 because I can't afford anything else... oh well, sooner or later I'm going to get an upgrade.
I'd take this video a little more seriously if it wasn't for the fact your gear list is worth nearly £9000....and that's just the stuff you list, I'm sure if you add bags a tripod, Gimbal etc you're over £10-11k.
if you describe your camera as a cheese sandwich, then I can describe mine as some moldy leftover toast 😂
Right there with ya!
Ive been doing everything on a 1965 Tamron 400mm f6.9 adapted to an A6000. No IBIS, No AF. It was a long and hard road but Im so used to it now, its second nature. It will be heaven for the day I upgrade to the 21st century!
But you’ve developed some skill that modern photographers lack because they’re too spoiled with technology. Brandon stated that 8 fps is ok for your grandmothers birthday party but not for wildlife photography is a bunch of donkey dung! Although my Sony a7iii only shoots 10 FPS it blows nearly every camera off the planet for low light, which many photographers shoot in. I’ve had the a6000, as well as plenty of Sony cameras and the a6000 takes some really great bird pictures, even with the 55-210mm kit lens.
@@nwyetiphotography yes I agree with all points. I had surrounded myself with photographers this year and they all told me after seeing my photos that if I really want autofocus, go ahead but I really don't need it. I was grateful to hear that compliment. Also, I stopped using the motor drive and just flick the shutter fast if I need to know. I noticed the 6000 "hangs up" sometimes. It's annoying. However, I don't really bother taking loads of frames if I know exactly what I want, I can get it in less frames. Even moving subjects, tracking fast flying birds across a scene.
In Flight shots are literally the shots everyone strives for !! amazing
Dang it your video popped up on my homepage and made me feel better about my setup. I’m now subscribing I like your attitude
Thanks Brandon for this inspirational video. You just motivated me to take more photos using the gear I have, which is M50 with 55-250mm lens.
Thanks! Hope to see some of your photos soon!
Fantastic video ! Very nice "cheese sandwich" shots! Great composition and editing on them. One of the best photography videos I've seen in a long time!
Thanks so much!
I'm in your shoes. I don't have the resources for the newest and supposedly greatest. I I've been doing photography for over 50 years. Some professionally but mostly not. I say enjoy the shots you get. I've done the slr film and have been doing digital since 08. I use a Canon rebel xs and t7. I have a Canon 75 300 4 that quite old. It was given to me and it was from a rebel slr. You can still get this lens new for 200. For me it is patience and learning all you can and enjoy what you have. Something higher would be nice but unlikely for me im just having fun with what I have. Great video. Keep it up.
Hey there. Fellow wildlife photographer slumming it at f/6.3 with a Tamron 150-600 G2. Your process is EXACTLY what I do with my photographs to compensate for lack of fast glass. Nice job.
Glad I’m not alone! 😆
How do u think Tamron g2 would perform on canon 90d ..and what compromises should I be expecting with that lens ... Hope u answer me. Plzz
Dude, $3000? I could only dream of that. 7d Classic and Canon 75-300 f/4.5-5.6. And ain't getting any better anytime soon.
Not the gear anyway, though. Good video, thanks.
I would grab a better lens 75-300 is a horrible lens I remember those days using it
@@professionalgamer4858 what better lens is there on a budget?
@@robynsmith6974 even just grabbing the 70-300 is a nice upgrade, 75-300 is pure pain no gain.
What about nikon 80-400mm any experience?
Great vid! My current benchmark is the Audubon Photo Contest. A good portion of the finalists/winners are using consumer equipment. You still need good composition, light, framing, etc…
I would think anything over 12 FPS is just more work in post.
Also when you say expensive in lens world, I was thinking like 3k-5k. Wow, 11k-12k is freaking expensive.
The "EOS R" vs the Sony a9 on paper I don't see a huge difference. But I also know that on paper is well "on paper".
So, at this point you had me drawn in pretty good, great way to setup the issue.
I will say the "Camera A vs Camera B" comparison was pretty easy due to knowing your buddy is shooting with a fast telephoto prime. The DOF or Bokeh is stronger on those pics, so I was 90% correct with that info in hand.
The editing part for me was super helpful, not just for wildlife photos but editing in general.
Great video and for that you have a sub from me. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the feedback and the sub!
I have had success with a $100 Takumar 300mm f4 and of course editing. Focus peaking and knowing your focus plane. Took some practice with moving cars and focusing on a side view mirror. Outstanding video.
Dude, you have it going on. I’m joining you!
I bought a second hand Nikon D850 last year and use the Sigma 60-600mm. Also bought the 1.4x TC, but rarely use it because the image looks way softer and less sharp with the TC aswell.
If i would get a chance to get a hold of the Nikon 600mm f4 for a good price i would get it. But for now really happy with the gear i've got and still got to learn so much with this gear.
What I see in those photos: one photographer has soul, the other has money. I know which one I want to be.
Rightly said. There is no “best camera or best lens” . Its how we get the best out of what we have. Gears are only tools to our capability to make best use of them.
Your insight is priceless hence i had to upgrade my budget gear to amateur pics gear 👍
The Mr. Belvedere reference just got you a subscriber!
Nice video! Hard to find, a good video, about gear, and photo philosophy.
Good job!
🙏🙏🙏
Loved this, bit I think (correct me if I’m wrong) that you used the «noise» bar the opposite of what you intended.
I have the Canon r6 and my biggest lens is a very used tamron 70-200 2.8. The best I can get with that lens is hummingbirds. They animal eye af is awesome I must say. But I need a bigger Focal Length for wildlife. But the camera does amazing.
I have to disagree on one point. Patience is only the second important bit when shooting wildlife. Know your subjects and how they behave. Who knows that most birds poop before they fly? You can use this for timing to catch the bird in flight rather than on a branch in a tree. You don't need 20+ pfs if you know your subjects but all the rest is pretty much spot on.
Being a disabled wildlife photographer brings its own set of challenges on top as I can't just walk wherever I want so I have to plan ahead for pretty much every shoot and where on my mobility scooter to put my equipment so that I can take shots without having to get to my rear top-box etc.
I just managed to get myself a Canon D1 Mark 4 after 45 years of Pentax and the first thing I did was to blackened the white Canon writing on the camera. This makes quite a bit of a difference as there is less reflection when rising the camera. For lenses one can get camo sleeves but you can't get that for a camera (or at least I have never seen one so far).
Anyway, great video and very useful tips. Now subscribed 👍
Excellent advice!
Thanks Bernhard! I've learned a lot through your comment : )
good helpful video, great delivery and well explained. Thanks
Glad you liked it and thanks for the sub!
Epic work! 🙌
Funny, I started following you because of the detecting, I've been into photography and overlanding for years now... love it.
Glad to see you here!
You are a great tutor - thanks for this video
Thanks Brandon, also very nice shoots with your R, especially the one with a mouse in the beak and the cute view of the back in the sunset : D You give me an inspiration, that I want to compare my Pentax KR with my friend's Nikon Z7 II, haha... Btw. try to shoot the flying bird with central single one point autofocus, although it's not ideal for the composition. I made it with my Pentax and normally I shoot a little bit wilder, so I can have more spaces for composition. Thanks again : P
Wow! Great video. Learned a lot! Thanks.
Glad to hear that it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I really feel your pain. My first full frame camera was the Canon EOS R. I actually sold it because I got in the bird photography about 4 years ago and bought the Canon R5 .. now I have the Canon R7 as a backup. But I really hated using that camera and then when my wife got in the photography I bought her the Canon RP and she immediately got into bird photography following me around. I knew her limitations because of previously having the Canon EOS R.. so I broke down and bought her the Canon R8 which actually gets 40 frames per second in electronic shutter. She doesn't have all the banding the the Canon R7 has. The Canon R8 retails for about the same price as the R.. and the autofocus is phenomenal. It has the same auto focus that the R6 Mark II has. It just doesn't have the image stabilization in the body and the toggle switch. But I basically set her up with manual and auto ISO and she just runs and guns with that with the RF 100 to 400 lens. It's super late, super fast, and she is super super happy! As long as she doesn't want to borrow my 500 F4 I'm happy. Hahaha.....
I’ve heard great things about the R8. I’d be keeping an eye on that 500 f4 😂 She’s gonna steal it from you 😂
Depth of field is so telling
It really is!
How do you not have more subscribers??
This was a great video and well thought out. I just put out my Alaskan bear video where I photographed Kodiak Brown Bears. And I used a ton of these tips as well. Including getting in the river to separate my subject from the backgrounds.
I look forward to seeing more videos from you.
Thanks man. Unfortunately I haven’t had time to put out more content but I’m trying to work on that. I’ll check out your bear vid 👍
Sweet currently shooting a d780 I got open box at a local camera shop and a used Sigma sport 150-600mm mostly do landscape and event work so again not a great camera for wildlife but follws the d750 in being a decent all arounder. Also you do your faux bokeh the same way I do masking the out of focus area in the background.
Thank you, this is good advice specially for people in third world countries like me were all photo gear can be five or six times more expensive to buy compared to first world citizens.
The best video I have seen about photography keek up the good work 👍🏻👏👏👏
Thank you!
Nice video!!!! Had me hooked!
Ah thanks !!!
Coming from someone shooting wildlife with a potato, I’m jealous of your cheese sammich (and honestly had no clue Prime Rib equipment was so salty...😬🥺). I’m using a Canon 70D and just picked up a used 70-200 f4, previously using a 55-250 f2.8 (I think), editing is done with the native apple photo software though a friend has recently gotten into photoshop and edits my photos for free so he can practice (having friends is cool). I’ve had the camera for several years but only recently really started getting serious, so I really appreciate the “middle of the road” perspective as most people seem to forget not everyone has a Prime Rib.
Keep up the great work, someday maybe we’ll enjoy some Prime Rib! 😎
Funny... I almost went with a potato
@@OverlandExposures If you do, I strongly recommend baking it first...
You know there is alot you can do with the potato and a little dressing I still shoot nature and sports with my 7D Mk2 and an old 70-200 2.8.... truth is Pro national geographic photographers were using this gear for a long long time just because the new gear came out don't mean the potato is rotten. Just means you have to work a little harder to make a meal
@@jamesolbrisch2582 truth!
@@jamesolbrisch2582 oh I agree wholeheartedly.
I’m like you Brandon. Taking pictures on the finds I get with Metal Detecting I had practice and practice to get better. As of now I have yet to get a camera for the pictures. I still use my phone for now. I film with a GoPro, but I want another camera I can film and take pictures with. But for now I won’t be doing wildlife. Mainly old buildings and places like that. But even your set up isn’t in my budget. Like the saying goes. You must crawl before you walk. I never knew filming and editing metal Detecting videos would open the doors to other interest.
Your struggles are my struggles 😂 I have a faster backup but the one I have been choosing to stick to lately could be considered a moldy cheese sandwich lol the RP! 😂 but like you said patience is the key part! Lots of it. Pair it with a 150-600 and it gets pretty interesting lol
Really funny and great to watch and listen to. New subber here. Looking forward to your mixture of photography and overlanding. 👍🍻
Btw, MicroFourThird shooter here... Even that does the job 📷
Love the microfourthird cams!
thank you very much. Subscribed
"Budget" ... and here is me with my 7 year old APS-C Pentax and 50-200 kit lens ... :D
I gotta say you did a pretty good job trying to make as close as possible.
The bokeh is still a bit more pleasant on the other image taken with the expensive setup, far less uneasy, in my opinion. But something about the branch on the expensive setup I did not like as much, and actually preferred your image slightly in how the branch was rendered.
Then again, your setup isn’t that crappy, is it? I mean, it is not a mobile camera. If it were, no amount of editing could get it even close to the expensive setup.
But ultimately, this is about making wildlife photography available even to people who cannot afford the optimal setup, which will be prohibitively expensive to a lot (if not most) people. And a cost hard to justify for many more.
In that spirit, your video did a good job.
Thanks for the insightful comment. You make a good point about the branches. Like you said though, my set up is more middle of the road and not exactly budget.
Great job! Lovely shots!
Thank you!
Hi! I just stumbled on your channel, and I look forward to digging through your videos!
I'm looking for some advice: I am doing a safari to Uganda (traditional safari/gorilla trekking) Jan 2024. I have always wanted to get into photography and purchased a Canon EOS Rebel T7i as a graduation gift to myself years ago. I still haven't had the determination to sit with it and learn my way around the thing; all that to say that my goal for 2023 is to begin my photography journey in the hopes of being decently prepared to collect a few good shots of wildlife while on my first international trip (can't really find a better reason to begin a shelved passion project).
What lens should I purchase for the trip? Any misc. equipment would you recommend? I plan to get into wildlife photography on the home front as well, so I want something I can grow with since I am an absolute beginner who is also always in need of more funds to make all her dreams come true. Thanks for any tips/advice.
Thanks for watching! Sounds like you have an amazing trip planned👍 The T7i should make good use of any telephoto lens you choose. Just make sure you’re in a well lit environment with that being a crop sensor. What’s your budget like?
@@OverlandExposures Thanks for getting back!
I may be in a dilemma. I want to upgrade my body in the future (leaning towards Sony), but I need to put the work in on my T7i before I invest any further to make sure this is a passion I'll be willing to go broke for. 😅
As for lenses, I'm considering renting a telephoto lens for the Africa trip (I don't want to commit to Canon at this point, so I don't want to invest too much in the way of Canon lenses). I do have a trip to Glacier this year as well and would like to capture wildlife, landscapes, general trip documentation, a few videos and pictures of friends, the same things I would be interested in doing while in Africa. Thanks for the low lighting tips, something I'll have to figure out, especially on safari!
Are there any lenses you recommend that can be used both on Canon and Sony? I am willing to invest 2-3k in lenses at this point but would want to have the ability to use the lenses in the future.
@@Jay-es1gn There are several adaptors that can be used that will allow you to use Sony lenses on Canon cameras. For the most part, adapters work ok but sometimes it will be at the cost of fast/accurate autofocus. Mating cameras with their native counterparts will always yield the best results. I would suggest adapting a Sony lens to the canon if you’re leaning towards a future switch to Sony. Hope that helps.
@@OverlandExposures , thanks for all the advice much appreciated!
The best bet will be renting a capable zoom lens for my Africa trip; at this point, I don't have any lenses and was thinking of purchasing 16-35 and 18-105 to capture all the other memorable moments of the trip. Thanks for the heads up on the adaptors and the mentioned downsides. Looks like I've got a lot of research ahead of me!
Look forward to watching your content! Thanks again
Great tips. One thing that I have to ask though is what are your methods to get to the animals? Do you walk along a trail and hope to come across them? Or would it be better to have a GPS and go 3-4 miles off trail and sit and wait for the animals to come to you?
The best way is to figure out what they eat, when they eat, where they eat and where they drink and sleep. They’ll have a pattern. Once you know the pattern you can sneak in when they’re not there and wait for them to show up.
Take a walk and look for sign 👍
if I learned anything its all about the lens and a lot less about the camera, I also wish I had the will power to sit down and edit raw photos I tried it and it deterred me from taking photos because I want to be outside not sitting at my computer so unfortunately I set it to jpeg and enjoy what I catch, my EOS T7 does a great job editing the photo and doesn't do crazy compression.
New to your channel..thank you 🇨🇦❤
Thanks for stopping by!
Owl is an easy bird to shoot picture to, they are big, doesn’t move much, and moves relatively slowly. Try your gears on smaller and more agile birds… These is no workaround to match budget gears to the big primes or flagship camera body. Can budget gears get somewhat ok results, definitely yes. But there is no comparison to the general IQ or bokeh. Furthermore, One can get much better results than yours with only $2.5k budget: a $500 used 5D/6D/7D series body with a $1500 used Canon 500mm f/4.5 prime lens and $500 for a budget gimbal and tripod/monopod combination… will get your images about 90% to indistinguishable to the $15-20k gears.
I'm in a similar situation, bought the Panasonic s5 for video but now I'm trying photo and I am stuck at 7 fps, autofocus is very average etc. but its still a good camera for the price. I just have to keep practicing and try work around the obstacles.
The crust is always the best part of a loaf of bread.
On sourdough, I would definitely agree.
Hi excellent advice thanks for sharing Best Regards Tim
Thanks Tim!
Stumbled across your channel 👍 🔔 < subscribed and followed on Instagram. From UK 🇬🇧
Thanks for the add! I’ll hit you back on IG 🙌🏻
Well Done Brandon! Your Presentation, Humor and common sense goes a long was! I'm so tired of seeing articles and reviews of the Almost $6,000. dollar Z9 Nikon! I can't afford it! My cropped Sensor Nikon Does great, but like yourself Not! 20 frames a second! Well done and explained!
Thanks! Hey, nothing wrong with a crop sensor! I actually really like the extra reach of the crop sensor when it comes to wildlife! Have a good day!
What program is being used to edit photos?
I would be interest to know how much editing was done on the picture using the more expensive equipment.
Good painting. :-)
🙏🙏🙏
great content, have subscribed
Thank you!
I don't know...seems to me that knowing the animal's behaviour, and being capable of understanding when to capture a peak moment, that's worth something that 20 fps may not manage (you got there ..at 9:40)...20 or xx fps is simply a substitute, albeit a real help. Ah, but that's just the fuddy-duddy "old school" in me ;-)
Kind of like the whinging about battery life, when we used to have to carry 10x as much volume in film, not so long ago, and a battery change is much easier, and faster, than changing film, no?
Yeah, for sure! I actually have been wanting to get into film but it’s so dang expensive
I am confused, why would one take away contrast just to add it back in when using curves? Like you explained why you wanted to reduce the contrast but then straight afterwards you just undid it with a different section.
Generally speaking, I tend to lift the shadows on the curve. When you lift the shadows it creates a new threshold. As long as your other points in the curve don’t go below it, your blacks can’t get any blacker than the lowest point you’ve set. What I did on the curve is lifted shadows and squished the mids into it… but not below it. It’s difficult to explain without showing on a scope. But once you see it on a scope it’s easier to understand. It’s like a rising tide lifts all boats. The lowest point on the curve would be the waterline.
@@OverlandExposures ahhh that makes sense, didn’t see that at first, useful tip 👍🏼
I have a baked potato hahaha. It's an XT4, but I do not have any "pro" telephoto lenses D: Why must photos and videos be such an expensive career/hobby.
I do have a Canon telephoto kit lens, which works fine for slow stuff, but isn't the fastest focusing lens, especially via adapters. Then again I live in the city and question my wants for an expensive credit card debt when all I get are pigeons and sparrows.
So much costly lens u will get good photos but about others
I have a Nikon D3500, do u have any other tips for younger people. im 14, so
i dont have the ability to go out whenever i want, how early or late i want. but i have a 15-55mm and a 70-300mm lens.
Actually! Yes! Try setting up bird feeders and making a background that looks “wild” OR get yourself a macro lens and go on an epic journey into the microcosm of your yard!
You like using that pen instead of a mouse? What is a good pen?
I like to use it in the iPad. It’s just the Apple pen 👍
Oh man, if your gear is a cheese sandwich I'd hate to hear what my setup would be.
My question is where the comparisons using the same lut and the same selective adjustments
I think that would be more appropriate for a lens comparison video using the same camera, same settings, different lenses. This is more of a tutorial to show you how to achieve the look that others are getting with more expensive gear.
I got a cheese sandwich and have taken beautiful pictures. LOL
I got 2 ends on my burger last night. Who needs buns?
Grandma’s birthday 😂
If your cameras a cheese sandwich then mines a piece of bread
We talkin French bread? Or wonder bread🤔
@@OverlandExposures Hovis 50/50 🤣
Question from a newbie: I would like to take videos of birds in my backyard similar to this example on UA-cam: ( ua-cam.com/video/xbs7FT7dXYc/v-deo.html ) where the camera is stationary on a tripod and pointed at one spot while recording birds landing and eating food ( not flying in the air ). I have am considering buying a Sony A7Siii and a Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Super Telephoto Zoom Lens but don't know if that is the best option. I am concerned the SonyA7Siii does not have enough pixels and I am concerned the Sony FE 200-600mm will not work well at dawn or dusk which I read is a problem with that lens. Do you have any advice on which camera and lens to buy to take bird the type of bird videos I want to capture ? Thank you.
The Sony a7Siii is one of the best video cameras ever made for the pro consumer. Having less pixels for video is actually a better thing because the pixels have to be larger to cover the full frame. Larger pixels gather more light than high density/high megapixel cameras. This is why most cinema cameras only have six or eight pixels. A high pixel count usually only impresses photographers and even they will pay at the expense of low light performance. That’s why a lot of the sports photography and wildlife photography cameras hang out around that 20 megapixel mark. It’s enough resolution for them to be able to crop in without losing much but also performs better in low light when using fast shutter speeds. The 200 to 600 mm F5.6 to 6.3 is an excellent choice of land that would suit that camera very well for what you are doing. I almost always prefer a zoom lens when shooting video. This allows me to capture the environment and the subject in multiple different ways from a single vantage point. It allows for a better story to be told. Hope this helps!
@@OverlandExposures Thank you very much for your thoughtful response. Do you think the Sony 200 to 600 mm F5.6 to 6.3 is a better option than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S or Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S ? ( To be honest I am a little concerned that the Sony 200 to 600 mm F5.6 to 6.3 will not work well enough at dusk or dawn when most of the birds are active in my backyard )
@@newlifeeveryday1821 I couldn’t answer that to be specific. I’m sure there are some very specific lens comparisons in those realms. However, I would always gravitate towards native mounts. Hope that helps.
Your FPS doesn’t really have much to do with it in my opinion. I shoot the Canon 5D MK IV, which shoots only 7 frames per second, less than your camera, and I’ve achieved stunning results. Your camera is just fine, no “hacks” needed. Best advice is learn to be a photographer to achieve the results you want. Hone your craft. Photographers, even wildlife photographers, have taken stunning shots for over 150 years, long before the new fancy stuff came on the scene. Learn your craft. There’s no easy workaround, and a $20,000 rig won’t make you a better photographer, just a poorer one.
Is 3000$ considered budget gear?
Sell your R and buy an R5 . I have done an thats the best you can do with the R talking about wildlife
It took some savings, a stimulus check and a lot of convincing the wife but I ended up with an R5 and kept my R as a back up. BUT... this video is more for people who might not be as fortunate as me and still want a decent image 👍
The best he can do sell canon and buy used a9 with the real strong Sel200600g
hey man. i LOVE CHEESE SANDWITCHES LOL and prime rib suck lol.But i use a Sony a6600 with the Sigma 150-600mm. pretty good setup. not a prime rib but it works. anyway, awesome video man. keep em coming.
Nice! I used to shoot an a6500 and loved it! I especially loved the crop on it when it came to wildlife. It was a hard adjustment to make when I moved to full frame.
Me watching this with my best camera being an my eos t7i
Salt Bae is a joke. I'm gone.
Hello I am looking to get people interested in doing a group live stream in photography for a different perspective planned for 03/12/22 9pm gmt. I would like to get a reply to see if you would be interested in attending it.
Why Elon musk is into photography now!!
😂
Oh my, I wish I could afford a $3000 camera set up. I'm out of here.
Okay, I don’t understand the point of this video. You are comparing your photo to the other guy’s worst photo. Then you use Lightroom to make your photo more presentable. I thought the video was going to show great results and a modest budget. Maybe I’m missing the point though.
Iam an awesome wildlife photographer. My Nikon z6 only shoots five frames per second but I still get great wildlife action shots. I just wish it would focus faster.
The Z6 can shoot up to 12 frames per second in High-speed extended mode (12 bit NEF), so you need to change your settings it seems? It is also possible to shoot up to 120 fps (JPEG only) which is a feature not often highlighted.
@@JPStaats where is Highspeed extended mode found in the menu of the z6?
@@EricWoodyVariety59 Set release the mode to H* for Continuous High-extended shooting and ensure the NEF quality is set to 12 bit lossless compressed to achieve 12 FPS. It drops to 9 FPS for 14 bit NEF.
you're making me laugh... complaining about your decent gear while I'm here stuck with my Canon T7 because I can't afford anything else... oh well, sooner or later I'm going to get an upgrade.
Well then mine is like a tiktak
I'd take this video a little more seriously if it wasn't for the fact your gear list is worth nearly £9000....and that's just the stuff you list, I'm sure if you add bags a tripod, Gimbal etc you're over £10-11k.
Blasphemer.
What app do you use in this video for editing
Which program is used for editing?
Lightroom👍
@@OverlandExposures thank you so much!