For the hobbiests and amateurs like myself, don't be discouraged just because her bag full of gear costs more than some current day homes. Work with the gear you already own and do your best. :)
Yes very good point Charlie...one good thing about the rapid development of camera technology is the decrease in cost of used gear - great results can be had with 5 year old cameras...most important though is getting out there!
Great comment, and definitely don't be discouraged. For trips, I do rent and consign gear. Nikon Professional Services (NPS) has a great consignment program. I get 10 consignments a year through my platinum plus plan.
Such a great video and mirrors some of how I pack for a trip. Also a good tip is to use the electronic warmers. They can warm your hands, your batteries and your bag so not everything is soooo cold. Plus they serve as a charger to charge other things.
I just got back to Texas from 6 months of living/working/playing/photographing Yellowstone National Park. I started working in the Mammoth gift shop in April, then after the flood they moved me down to Lake Lodge gift shop. I worked 4 days and had 3 days off each week to photograph in the park. My primary camera is a Canon R5 with the R6 as a backup. My big lens is an Canon EF 600mm f/4 iii (works seamlessly with the adapter) After 6 months I have a gazillion pictures of Bison, Elk, Bears, Wolves, etc, that I am now working through to organize them now that I am home and have my Mac desktop (I bring my Macbook to the park). I enjoy your videos, you are a lot more organized than I am, which I need to work on. Planning going back next summer, One of these days I need to do a winter. Cheers Bill.
Thanks for the video. Good tips and as a Nikon shooter since the D70 I'm a little jealous of your Z9 and lenses ;) Have fun in Yellowstone! I was there last October and they weren't really prepared for the early snowfall.
Good video. Glad to hear the 500mm is one of your fav lenses as I recently purchased one. Hope to be using it extensively in Yellowstone in a few months. Learning how to “zoom” with this lens by moving my feet!
@@indrajitadvani3742 Kristi's main bag: MindShift Gear BackLight 26L Backpack (Woodland Green) B&H # MIBL26LW will accomodate both the 500mm PF as well as the Z 100-400mm. bhpho.to/3IIDA0h >Mark
@@kristiodom600 Yes! Lots of snow, but also some gorgeous Sun lately. I'm out nearly every day shooting, and expect to get some extra inspiration when my Z9 arrives. Take care!
I usually use the 500, it is my favorite lens :) I use it without a TC. When I do use the 100-400 I use the 1.4. Honestly though.... I barely take the 500 off my camera.
Just posted a response to another question noting that the 1.4 TC does not work that well with the 500mm. Still experimenting with the combo, but at this point I would not risk using it with any “fast moving” animals (BIF, etc.).
hi. this fashion outdoor dressing might work where animals use to people. in not alike sites, my experience says reasonable camouflage is better. do u think differently?
I’ve used the Lexar CF Express card on my Z7ii and it was because too warm to an extent that there was a warning in my PCD screen. Therefore I switched to XQD. I wonder which brand do you use!!
Nice, informative video. I have a couple points. First while it is important to keep one’s feet warm, most outdoors people will consider keeping them dry on the top of the list. You are wearing Gore-Tex shoes with w/should keep your feet dry. When back trailing in national parks and wilderness areas, one will certainly, at some point, need to cross creeks and step in water or walking thru snow which will eventually melt - and potentially get your feet wet. Other than walking, you never noted how you will be moving around. Because you never noted things like “backpack food,” energy bars, etc., I assume you are “just” doing short day shooting and getting here and there via vehicle. Some of the most enjoyable shots I (and others) make are night photos. And, of course, shooting at dawn and dusk is the “only” time to get great shots. When out in the boonies, changing lenses and such can be tricky and clumsy, particularly in the winter. I am surprised you are not using quick-lens changing tools, viz., Acra Swiss (compatible) plates. I would NEVER walk around with a monopod _screwed_ into my camera body. One small misstep or slip on a rock will quickly end your photographic adventure for that camera body. And, definitely get a decent (read: expensive) ball head. These work just fine for videography when it is not practical to lug around a bulkier tripod. As for weight, carbon fiber tripods are the way to go, particularly in cold weather: they will not suck the heat from your hands (or wherever) like metal tripod will do. Finally, you appear to be in the “more pixels is better” crowd. I am in the “gimme the largest sensor available (within reason and the camera’s format). While a bunch of pixels sounds impressive; the quality of an image from using / having larger pixels, is IMHO better because they hold / store / collect more information than any pixel 75% smaller. There are a lot more post-processing and print possibilities in how the image is eventually used. P.S. I wish I could afford a Z9 and its 500mm lens, with tele-converters to boot… As for me, my Nikon Z6II is way better than the 7's. I am not sure what more the Z9 has to offer; a “pixel overload” is not a benefit in my book. Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV. Covfefe
Totally agree with you about the gear. Man, the obsession for more megapixels has been seriously overblown. We cannot even tell the difference between 30 and 50MP sensors now as our human eye cannot resolve such fine detail! Indeed to differentiate from a 24MP sensor, we need to go to at least 50MP and beyond to see the difference. Just enjoy whatever camera we have today and focus on taking better images, period.
Great points! Yes, I use Gore-tex shoes for that very reason. Also I never walk around with my camera attached to the tripod or monopod for that very reason. Usually the quick plate stays on my camera/lens. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Thank you for a great video! The 500mm PF is also my favorite. I am using it now with the D6 body and it does not work well with 1.4x TC. How is the TC working with this lens on the Z9?
I find the TCs for the z's to be amazing! I use the TC 1.4 with the 100-400. I didn't use the f mount tc. So when I shoot with my 500 f mount lens, I don't use one. Super impressed with mirrorless TC, definitely exceeded expectations.
I recently acquired the 500mm and use it with my D850. Have experimented with it using my 1.4 TC and it definitely has its challenges. So far, it seems the majority of the time it takes what seems like forever to lock on the subject search, while on some occasions it nails it right off the bat. Still not sure exactly what causes the different results. As a result, I am hesitant to use it in critical “must have the shot” situations.
Lovely video Kristi. I just got my Z9 and right now the only telephoto I have is Z 70-200. The more I explore the better the 500mm PF looks to me. Z 800mm will be too pricey I suspect. In terms of clothing, I feel you can't beat a good snood. Got mine from Uniqlo. Where can we see your work?
Rather unusual for a professional not to bring outbthe big guns like the f2.8 and f4 long toms. Or maybe it's hidden away somewhere 😂😂 Anyway lovely video
Nothing more than a Sales ad for Nikon and yet how can you talk about Winter gear when you never even mentioned anything about Gloves . which allows you to operate the camera and screen without having to remove the gloves I wear 3 pairs of gloves at times and my hands still freezing .
She did show a pair of gloves. You just didn't pay attention at that point because you were moaning about how the camera gear wasn't your brand of choice
What wildlife gear do you use (or want to use)?
Want to use? One of everything. Of coarse Z9, 500-600 F4 with the 800 being optimal for birding & even larger skittish wildlife.
Nikon D500 with Nikor 200-500mm
Her setup is nice..I have a Pentax ff yet it cannot grab shots quickly and the video is not professional grade..I would go with the Z9 or a Sony...
For the hobbiests and amateurs like myself, don't be discouraged just because her bag full of gear costs more than some current day homes. Work with the gear you already own and do your best. :)
Or you can always go for Olympus OM-1 plus lenses for less than half the weight, 1/4 of the size and 1/3rd of the cost!
Yes very good point Charlie...one good thing about the rapid development of camera technology is the decrease in cost of used gear - great results can be had with 5 year old cameras...most important though is getting out there!
Definitely. The video is of the gear that Kristi uses, not necessarily what everyone needs to use.
Great comment, and definitely don't be discouraged. For trips, I do rent and consign gear. Nikon Professional Services (NPS) has a great consignment program. I get 10 consignments a year through my platinum plus plan.
Yes but why are all these videos the same....?..the most expensive lens or camera.......i remeber a video stating the latest Nikon D3....D1X....etc
Such a great video and mirrors some of how I pack for a trip. Also a good tip is to use the electronic warmers. They can warm your hands, your batteries and your bag so not everything is soooo cold. Plus they serve as a charger to charge other things.
Great tip.
I just got back to Texas from 6 months of living/working/playing/photographing Yellowstone National Park. I started working in the Mammoth gift shop in April, then after the flood they moved me down to Lake Lodge gift shop. I worked 4 days and had 3 days off each week to photograph in the park. My primary camera is a Canon R5 with the R6 as a backup. My big lens is an Canon EF 600mm f/4 iii (works seamlessly with the adapter) After 6 months I have a gazillion pictures of Bison, Elk, Bears, Wolves, etc, that I am now working through to organize them now that I am home and have my Mac desktop (I bring my Macbook to the park). I enjoy your videos, you are a lot more organized than I am, which I need to work on. Planning going back next summer, One of these days I need to do a winter. Cheers Bill.
Awesome vid! Can't wait for the rest of this series!
Glad you are enjoying it!
Thank you for watching!!
Thanks for the video. Good tips and as a Nikon shooter since the D70 I'm a little jealous of your Z9 and lenses ;) Have fun in Yellowstone! I was there last October and they weren't really prepared for the early snowfall.
Good video. Glad to hear the 500mm is one of your fav lenses as I recently purchased one. Hope to be using it extensively in Yellowstone in a few months. Learning how to “zoom” with this lens by moving my feet!
Excellent video, you seem so happy!!!
I loved being in Yellowstone and taking photos there, I couldn't stop smiling! It was a great trip!!
Great review.
I’ve enjoyed using my Sigma EF mount 120-300mm F/2.8 EX DG HSM (non-OS, 17 yr old lens) + Sigma 2x TC on my Z9. Old lenses can be a great value
We appreciate your recommendations Kristie, thanks for your analysis!
Glad you found them helpful!
Thank you for watching!!
You should try the 24-120 Z lens
Nice gear, but if somebody doesn't have the 500 pf and the Z100-400.... which one would you then advise to buy for a Z6II?
200-500 and 80-400 😂😂😂
Thanks Kristi, Thanks B&H 👋
Does her main bag accommodate both 500mm PF as well as the Z 100-400mm?
@@indrajitadvani3742 Kristi's main bag: MindShift Gear BackLight 26L Backpack (Woodland Green)
B&H # MIBL26LW will accomodate both the 500mm PF as well as the Z 100-400mm. bhpho.to/3IIDA0h >Mark
Good choices, Kristi! Have fun!
Thanks for watching! Hope all is well in Alaska!!
@@kristiodom600 Yes! Lots of snow, but also some gorgeous Sun lately. I'm out nearly every day shooting, and expect to get some extra inspiration when my Z9 arrives. Take care!
Let's see some pictures 📸 too!! Thanks for this
Stay tuned for future episodes!
Great info! I’d love to know more about when you use 500pf vs 100-400. If you could only buy one which would it be and why? With tc or not? 🙏
I usually use the 500, it is my favorite lens :) I use it without a TC. When I do use the 100-400 I use the 1.4. Honestly though.... I barely take the 500 off my camera.
Just posted a response to another question noting that the 1.4 TC does not work that well with the 500mm. Still experimenting with the combo, but at this point I would not risk using it with any “fast moving” animals (BIF, etc.).
What camera bag do you use to fit it all?
Been waiting all week.
Apart from Z9 nice gear. I will pick up my D5 anytime over Z9.
Awesome Awesome Awesome
hi. this fashion outdoor dressing might work where animals use to people. in not alike sites, my experience says reasonable camouflage is better. do u think differently?
I’ve used the Lexar CF Express card on my Z7ii and it was because too warm to an extent that there was a warning in my PCD screen. Therefore I switched to XQD. I wonder which brand do you use!!
Kristi is awesome
You are awesome! Thank you :)
Nice, informative video. I have a couple points. First while it is important to keep one’s feet warm, most outdoors people will consider keeping them dry on the top of the list. You are wearing Gore-Tex shoes with w/should keep your feet dry. When back trailing in national parks and wilderness areas, one will certainly, at some point, need to cross creeks and step in water or walking thru snow which will eventually melt - and potentially get your feet wet.
Other than walking, you never noted how you will be moving around. Because you never noted things like “backpack food,” energy bars, etc., I assume you are “just” doing short day shooting and getting here and there via vehicle. Some of the most enjoyable shots I (and others) make are night photos. And, of course, shooting at dawn and dusk is the “only” time to get great shots.
When out in the boonies, changing lenses and such can be tricky and clumsy, particularly in the winter. I am surprised you are not using quick-lens changing tools, viz., Acra Swiss (compatible) plates. I would NEVER walk around with a monopod _screwed_ into my camera body. One small misstep or slip on a rock will quickly end your photographic adventure for that camera body. And, definitely get a decent (read: expensive) ball head. These work just fine for videography when it is not practical to lug around a bulkier tripod. As for weight, carbon fiber tripods are the way to go, particularly in cold weather: they will not suck the heat from your hands (or wherever) like metal tripod will do.
Finally, you appear to be in the “more pixels is better” crowd. I am in the “gimme the largest sensor available (within reason and the camera’s format). While a bunch of pixels sounds impressive; the quality of an image from using / having larger pixels, is IMHO better because they hold / store / collect more information than any pixel 75% smaller. There are a lot more post-processing and print possibilities in how the image is eventually used.
P.S. I wish I could afford a Z9 and its 500mm lens, with tele-converters to boot… As for me, my Nikon Z6II is way better than the 7's. I am not sure what more the Z9 has to offer; a “pixel overload” is not a benefit in my book.
Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV. Covfefe
Totally agree with you about the gear. Man, the obsession for more megapixels has been seriously overblown. We cannot even tell the difference between 30 and 50MP sensors now as our human eye cannot resolve such fine detail! Indeed to differentiate from a 24MP sensor, we need to go to at least 50MP and beyond to see the difference. Just enjoy whatever camera we have today and focus on taking better images, period.
Great points! Yes, I use Gore-tex shoes for that very reason. Also I never walk around with my camera attached to the tripod or monopod for that very reason. Usually the quick plate stays on my camera/lens. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Kristi would you get the 500 G or the 100-400 Z if you could only have one?
Thank you for a great video! The 500mm PF is also my favorite. I am using it now with the D6 body and it does not work well with 1.4x TC. How is the TC working with this lens on the Z9?
I find the TCs for the z's to be amazing! I use the TC 1.4 with the 100-400. I didn't use the f mount tc. So when I shoot with my 500 f mount lens, I don't use one. Super impressed with mirrorless TC, definitely exceeded expectations.
I recently acquired the 500mm and use it with my D850. Have experimented with it using my 1.4 TC and it definitely has its challenges. So far, it seems the majority of the time it takes what seems like forever to lock on the subject search, while on some occasions it nails it right off the bat. Still not sure exactly what causes the different results. As a result, I am hesitant to use it in critical “must have the shot” situations.
Is the 105mm good for doing want you want?
4 lenses is light? 😄 🤣 haha, I love it
When you remote trigger the camera when it is over your head, how do you tell the camera what to focus on? Does the remote focus? Thanks.
I second that question!
Depending on the camera, you could preset the focus points or use continuous autofocus to ensure that the image is sharp.
@@BandH I am interested in Kristi's reply for when she is using the Z9. Is this her reply? I want to know how SHE does it on the Z9.
Great!
que bella!!! graciassss
Lovely video Kristi. I just got my Z9 and right now the only telephoto I have is Z 70-200. The more I explore the better the 500mm PF looks to me. Z 800mm will be too pricey I suspect. In terms of clothing, I feel you can't beat a good snood. Got mine from Uniqlo. Where can we see your work?
- www.kristiodomfineart.com/
- instagram.com/kristiodom/
Thanks for checking out my work, I really appreciate it!!
I love you madam. I love the way of explanation and natural expressions.
Looks OTT to me.
Rather unusual for a professional not to bring outbthe big guns like the f2.8 and f4 long toms. Or maybe it's hidden away somewhere 😂😂 Anyway lovely video
Gear burden. Should show us how these gears are carried when u are hiking in the field.
way to much gear. this is just hype for people to use more money :/
Just go Olympus.
wayyyyyyyy to expensive for most.
Funny, everything is kinda too expected 😂
Nothing more than a Sales ad for Nikon and yet how can you talk about Winter gear when you never even mentioned anything about Gloves . which allows you to operate the camera and screen without having to remove the gloves
I wear 3 pairs of gloves at times and my hands still freezing .
She did show a pair of gloves. You just didn't pay attention at that point because you were moaning about how the camera gear wasn't your brand of choice
@@TheDeltaMoo I can't afford a 4 grand plus Camera
Never use artificial light (especially flash) on animals.
Unless you hate animals, that is.