Hope everybody is staying safe and sane! I'll be filming more tutorials over the next few days and will share them ASAP. Let me know if you enjoyed part two. I hope to expand on this series in the future. Happy Birding!
Great work! I came across you on youtube because we share the same Sony 200-600 and A7Riv and I'm very new to birding but not to photography. I subscribed because of your awesome knowledge and infectious enthusiasm! I'm slowly going through your videos and marvel at your dedication. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience--it's truly inspirational.
Awesome Videos. Stefano, keep going... Must be nice to be able to hear the birds. That is my handicap but I don't let it stop me. Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks for the videos! I live in Alaska and have been out in the woods plenty, just never with a camera until recently. Completely different game. Your videos are great 👍
Otro gran vídeo Stefano, interesante y didáctico. Soy de los que piensa que observando , se aprenden muchas cosas del comportamiento de las aves, sus movimientos, perchas habituales, etc. Luego es cuestión de una buena planificación,, paciencia y tesón. Si no salen las cosas al primer intento, ya saldrán mas adelante. Ahora corren momentos malos aquí en España, toca quedarse en casa y aunque se echa de menos lo llevamos con resignación. Un saludo
Very well said! So many things to learn that don't require a camera. Hope you're staying safe and maybe have some backyard birds to keep you company! Gracias, Abel!
I think my added advantage of being new is learning and education. I believe that even though you talk about bird photography in the forest you should mention snakes and be aware of your surroundings. I live in an area that have several venomous that I may come across while walking.
Hi stefano. With your pics using the 200-600, you do a great job with backgrounds. Because this is 6.3 at 600 I’ve seen a lot of sport photos with busy backgrounds. Do you blow out the backgrounds in editing afterwards or, if not, do you have any suggestions? Maybe you’re closer at 600 which makes it easier? Thank you.
Thank you! In a lot of these photos, I did have the luxury of being really close to my subjects, while also having the background being a bit further away. In situations where I can't move around to get a better background, I try to get closer. Especially with the 200-600, the minimum focus distance is only a couple of meters. If you get close enough the DOF is quite shallow, which helps to blow out the background. I never adjust the backgrounds beyond basic correction. A good technique I like to do is dodging and burning to darken the background and brighten up the subject. It's a good way of minimizing a distracting background and bringing the focus back to the subject. Hope this helps!
Stefano Ianiro Wildlife thanks for the reply. In the video in the link here: ua-cam.com/video/wpzBAFfN5fQ/v-deo.html You’ll see that I posted a comment about this lens where I basically said that the background is too bad in photos for this to be considered a great lens as it seems the photographer was indicating. Great value perhaps, but busy backgrounds diminished this lens quality too much. Then I see your photos and they are much better. Different subject matter of course but yours are great. Just had to figure out what’s the deal here. Based on your response It would seem that for shooting items that are further away from me especially with a close background this lens would not be for me. Thanks again for your reply and I do enjoy your videos.
Great tips Stefano! I was wondering what giant bird that was at 4:12 :) lol Have you tried the Sony 135mm 1.8 for birds? It can work for smaller warblers - especially when you crop in with the A7RIV.
Hahaha 😄 No I haven't tried it out! I've seen a few photo samples online from some backyard birds with that lens and they looked great. Have you had warblers close enough to try it out? I feel like getting one within range with a 135mm would be quite the task 🤔
@@StefanoIaniro Not warblers per say, but nuthatch & black capped chickadees. Also some cardinals, but those photos haven't turned out well yet (too many branches).
Cover your light surfaces. Rapid movements such as raising a camera is easily interpreted as a signal of danger. This has been observed at a range of several hundred meters.
**Disclaimer not a bird** 😂 Also, on a serious note, I'd love it if you did occasional Q&A videos. If you get regularly asked questions, whether it's photography techniques, equipment advice, editing advice, even stuff like recommended locations you've been to or want to go. Being new to the photography scene, using an actual camera and editing software rather than my phone, I always appreciate these tips videos or Q&A videos that more experienced photographers put out for us amateurs. :)
Hey! In a lot of cases I'll try finding the brightest background I can, so noise isn't as evident. Sometimes, it's unavoidable, and if it's really bad I'll use a program called Topaz Denoise AI. If I use Denoise on a photo, you'll see it in my metadata of the photos posted in the video. Another thing is I've noticed that since UA-cam compresses the video, that noise doesn't show up as much. If you were to zoom in 1:1 on the original image file, the noise will be more noticeable.
Trying to chase after a bird is the least successful method I've ever used. You have to anticipate its activity and let it come to you. Might take a while, but eventually this will result in your best shots. When I first see a bird I try to get a shot right away for my records. Then, I try to work out a better shot from whatever angle I need. But get it on record first.
Hi stefano , I started out with the a6300 + sigma 150-600 c and have since upgraded to the a7r4 and the 200 600. The main problem I'm facing shooting at 600 is due to f stop my iso keepsngettign higher and images become grainy. I'm reduced to shoot at 1/25 - 1/150 at 600 mm .. how to decrease grain ? The photos of the indian white eye are on my ebird birding list ( stationary terrace birding ) ebird.org/checklist/S66076826?view=photos
Yeah the A7RIV certainly isn't the best camera at handling noise. I generally will shoot at lower shutter speeds and also try to find bright backgrounds. Bright backgrounds will "hide" noise much better than darker ones. If I'm shooting at higher ISOs I'm also trying my best not to crop. The more you crop, the more apparent the noise becomes. I'd also suggest having a good noise reduction technique or software. It's definitely needed with this camera if you plan to do forest birds/work in darker environments.
Don't you think small birds detail is lost at anything below 1/1000 ? Our city is now on 21 day lockdown . I will have ample time to experiment with settings .. What is your upper limit for the auto iso . I'm using 3200 upper limit . Do you think we can push it a little higher ? I tend shoot into the canopy where the birds hide in daytime .
@@StefanoIaniro : hi , spent a lot for the gear upgrade. Still to get a proper tripod. Any recommendations for a binocular under $200 ? Or do you think I could just scope them through my 200-600 ?
@@adityabarigali You can just scope them with your camera, but it is way easier to scout and track wildlife with binoculars. I'd recommend even getting a smaller pair so they're not too heavy. It's hard to suggest a specific model, since what's comfortable for me may not be comfortable for you. You definitely have to go to a store and try a bunch of models out to see which are most comfortable for you.
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Checkout Part ONE of this series here: ua-cam.com/video/eKl0GJBE8aM/v-deo.html
Hope everybody is staying safe and sane! I'll be filming more tutorials over the next few days and will share them ASAP. Let me know if you enjoyed part two. I hope to expand on this series in the future. Happy Birding!
Yes good advice, likewise I will do some posts for closer to home, keep safe and good luck
@@CamillaI Same to you! And thank you 🙂
You put a lot of time and passion into your videos. I look forward to all your work! Thank you for what you’re doing!
That means a lot, thank you!!
This helped me a lot thanks Stefano for informing me.
Happy to hear! Thank you 🙂
Great tips stefano! With doing a lot of bird photography myself all of these tips are great and accurate! I subscribed :)
Thank you so much! And I'm glad you enjoyed 🙂
Great work! I came across you on youtube because we share the same Sony 200-600 and A7Riv and I'm very new to birding but not to photography. I subscribed because of your awesome knowledge and infectious enthusiasm! I'm slowly going through your videos and marvel at your dedication. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience--it's truly inspirational.
Thank you so much! I hope you're enjoying birding. Definitely one of the best hobbies 😀
thank you for this! I find your videos quite helpful
Awesome Videos. Stefano, keep going... Must be nice to be able to hear the birds. That is my handicap but I don't let it stop me. Really enjoy your videos.
Great channel, glad i found it. Subscribed.
Fantastic tips!! thank you for sharing essential skills in the field
Glad you enjoyed! 🙂🐦
Thanks for the videos! I live in Alaska and have been out in the woods plenty, just never with a camera until recently. Completely different game. Your videos are great 👍
Nice vid. Love the hoodie.
Haha glad you enjoy!
Great tips! Thank you 👍
Thanks for watching 🙂
Great video Stefano. Hope you are doing well.
Thanks Trond! I'm doing well. Hope all is well with you too!
Otro gran vídeo Stefano, interesante y didáctico. Soy de los que piensa que observando , se aprenden muchas cosas del comportamiento de las aves, sus movimientos, perchas habituales, etc. Luego es cuestión de una buena planificación,, paciencia y tesón. Si no salen las cosas al primer intento, ya saldrán mas adelante. Ahora corren momentos malos aquí en España, toca quedarse en casa y aunque se echa de menos lo llevamos con resignación. Un saludo
Very well said! So many things to learn that don't require a camera. Hope you're staying safe and maybe have some backyard birds to keep you company! Gracias, Abel!
great tips for beginners like me. kudos!
So glad to hear! Thank you 🙂
I think my added advantage of being new is learning and education. I believe that even though you talk about bird photography in the forest you should mention snakes and be aware of your surroundings. I live in an area that have several venomous that I may come across while walking.
Great work.
Someday, Come to Northeast India for birding. You will really amazed.
Hey, very nice video. A lot of those photos were taken in South america, maybe in Colombia right?
Hi stefano. With your pics using the 200-600, you do a great job with backgrounds. Because this is 6.3 at 600 I’ve seen a lot of sport photos with busy backgrounds. Do you blow out the backgrounds in editing afterwards or, if not, do you have any suggestions? Maybe you’re closer at 600 which makes it easier? Thank you.
Thank you! In a lot of these photos, I did have the luxury of being really close to my subjects, while also having the background being a bit further away. In situations where I can't move around to get a better background, I try to get closer. Especially with the 200-600, the minimum focus distance is only a couple of meters. If you get close enough the DOF is quite shallow, which helps to blow out the background. I never adjust the backgrounds beyond basic correction. A good technique I like to do is dodging and burning to darken the background and brighten up the subject. It's a good way of minimizing a distracting background and bringing the focus back to the subject. Hope this helps!
Stefano Ianiro Wildlife thanks for the reply. In the video in the link here: ua-cam.com/video/wpzBAFfN5fQ/v-deo.html You’ll see that I posted a comment about this lens where I basically said that the background is too bad in photos for this to be considered a great lens as it seems the photographer was indicating. Great value perhaps, but busy backgrounds diminished this lens quality too much. Then I see your photos and they are much better. Different subject matter of course but yours are great. Just had to figure out what’s the deal here. Based on your response It would seem that for shooting items that are further away from me especially with a close background this lens would not be for me. Thanks again for your reply and I do enjoy your videos.
Great tips Stefano! I was wondering what giant bird that was at 4:12 :) lol Have you tried the Sony 135mm 1.8 for birds? It can work for smaller warblers - especially when you crop in with the A7RIV.
Hahaha 😄 No I haven't tried it out! I've seen a few photo samples online from some backyard birds with that lens and they looked great. Have you had warblers close enough to try it out? I feel like getting one within range with a 135mm would be quite the task 🤔
@@StefanoIaniro Not warblers per say, but nuthatch & black capped chickadees. Also some cardinals, but those photos haven't turned out well yet (too many branches).
@@wildlifebybrianhoule Interesting! Send me some shots when you get a few. I can see having success in a hide around some feeders or a water source
@@StefanoIaniro I DM'd 1 through IG.
@@wildlifebybrianhoule awesome I'll check it out
Love the whitewash tip!
nice video !!!
Thank you 🙂
Cover your light surfaces. Rapid movements such as raising a camera is easily interpreted as a signal of danger.
This has been observed at a range of several hundred meters.
You are awesome
**Disclaimer not a bird** 😂
Also, on a serious note, I'd love it if you did occasional Q&A videos. If you get regularly asked questions, whether it's photography techniques, equipment advice, editing advice, even stuff like recommended locations you've been to or want to go.
Being new to the photography scene, using an actual camera and editing software rather than my phone, I always appreciate these tips videos or Q&A videos that more experienced photographers put out for us amateurs. :)
Hi Stefano how come your images are noise free even with very high ISO? What technique do you use? Can you pl tell me. Regards
Hey! In a lot of cases I'll try finding the brightest background I can, so noise isn't as evident. Sometimes, it's unavoidable, and if it's really bad I'll use a program called Topaz Denoise AI. If I use Denoise on a photo, you'll see it in my metadata of the photos posted in the video. Another thing is I've noticed that since UA-cam compresses the video, that noise doesn't show up as much. If you were to zoom in 1:1 on the original image file, the noise will be more noticeable.
hi I am bird photographer lives in Calgary so can you let me give information if I go BC WHERE I shoild go for song birds
Thanks a lot
Hey! I've only been to BC a couple of times, and it was for field work. So don't know many of the areas over there, sorry!
Before my hip surgery I did all my birding from my truck. Obviously not ideal but it works well.
4.18 🤣🤣
Disclaimer not a bird🤣🤣
😁😁
Trying to chase after a bird is the least successful method I've ever used. You have to anticipate its activity and let it come to you. Might take a while, but eventually this will result in your best shots. When I first see a bird I try to get a shot right away for my records. Then, I try to work out a better shot from whatever angle I need. But get it on record first.
Are you SURE that wasn't a bird? I swear I've eaten some of their delicious wings before lol
Hahaha touché 😅😅
What bird is the bird in 2:10?
Best Tips for all Photographer. i am poor please give me a camera setap for photography .
Hi stefano , I started out with the a6300 + sigma 150-600 c and have since upgraded to the a7r4 and the 200 600.
The main problem I'm facing shooting at 600 is due to f stop my iso keepsngettign higher and images become grainy. I'm reduced to shoot at 1/25 - 1/150 at 600 mm .. how to decrease grain ?
The photos of the indian white eye are on my ebird birding list ( stationary terrace birding )
ebird.org/checklist/S66076826?view=photos
Yeah the A7RIV certainly isn't the best camera at handling noise. I generally will shoot at lower shutter speeds and also try to find bright backgrounds. Bright backgrounds will "hide" noise much better than darker ones. If I'm shooting at higher ISOs I'm also trying my best not to crop. The more you crop, the more apparent the noise becomes. I'd also suggest having a good noise reduction technique or software. It's definitely needed with this camera if you plan to do forest birds/work in darker environments.
Don't you think small birds detail is lost at anything below 1/1000 ? Our city is now on 21 day lockdown . I will have ample time to experiment with settings ..
What is your upper limit for the auto iso . I'm using 3200 upper limit . Do you think we can push it a little higher ? I tend shoot into the canopy where the birds hide in daytime .
@@StefanoIaniro : hi , spent a lot for the gear upgrade. Still to get a proper tripod. Any recommendations for a binocular under $200 ? Or do you think I could just scope them through my 200-600 ?
@@adityabarigali You can just scope them with your camera, but it is way easier to scout and track wildlife with binoculars. I'd recommend even getting a smaller pair so they're not too heavy. It's hard to suggest a specific model, since what's comfortable for me may not be comfortable for you. You definitely have to go to a store and try a bunch of models out to see which are most comfortable for you.
Interesting that we all find our own local common species a bit boring, but when you see someone else's common ones? triggers the brain
Mindo….?