FIRST DAY IN MY PHOTO BLIND - big surprise on the game camera and Tamron 150-600 G2 issues.
Вставка
- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- For the first time this season I am in my stationary photo blind to see how everything is down there and to trying to making the birds used to me being around. I am lucky to get a glimpse of quite a few magpies and then I am very pleased to see what my game camera has captured…
I have got my Tamron 150-600mm G2 back from repair, but because of its behaviour I don’t fully trust it anymore.
If everything goes as planned I am going to the forest this weekend to photograph some deer and to have a cozy time with some bushcraft - and the vlogging camera is coming with me:)
---
🔗 SOCIAL MEDIA & WEBSITE
• Website & Shop: mortenhilmer.com/
• Instagram: / mortenhilmer
• My 24/7 Livestream: / @nature-live
📸 EQUIPMENT
An overview of the equipment used in my latest UA-cam video can be found on below link.
Here you will also see a selection of my favorite gear for various activities:
kit.co/MortenH...
🛒 AFFILIATE LINKS
Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below.
Amazon: geni.us/MH_Amazon
B&H Photo: geni.us/MH_BH
Adorama: geni.us/MH_Ado...
Mr. Jan Gear: geni.us/MH_MrJ...
AllPowers: geni.us/MH_All... (10% discount with this code: MortenHilmer)
I am a Nikon Europe Ambassador:
geni.us/MH_Nikon
☊ MUSIC
You can find most of the music I use here:
geni.us/MH_Epi...
Enjoy watching.
See you out there...
So sorry for the mono sound!! Was playing around with a new system, but apparently I screw that up!! I hope you will enjoy the video anyway;) And hey! Thanks for all these fantastic comments - it means so much to me 👍👍🙏🙏
Morten Hilmer hi Morten, just a quick tip in case you want to review your files on your laptop again at a later stage. You don't need to double click on the files to open them in preview or QuickTime, just click on one file then press space bar and you will get a preview of the files without having to open it up. If you want it full screen press alt before space bar
Hope that helps!
A lot of commentary about wanting you to start doing voice overs on your videos. Don't do it Morton; I love the feeling of being in the blind with you. I know it's harder to do but it's what makes you so great, my friend. Keep taking us along with you!
I agree. If you have to do it then I'm sure I will still enjoy but it will not be the same.
Personally I enjoy it when he shushes us like we're there with him 😂
I agree too. leave recording as it is. your whispering is recording the mood in your blind perfectly
I concur!
I agree too
I have a 1 meter length of 150mm black pipe in my hide that i leave sticking out the lens hole when i'm not there to get the birds used to movement. I hang it from a piece of string so that it blows in the wind.
Genius idea
Dude. Nice idea.
Your fascination and almost boyish excitement is palpable and contagious :) Awesome video
I have managed to stay away from coffee my whole life, but watching your videos it almost make me want to start - you make it look like such an important part of getting good picitures ;) Great video!
Morten, teus vídeos são sensacionais! Que vontade de ir fotografar na natureza, com toda essa paz que eu encontro nos teus vídeos. Parabéns pelo teu dom e por compartilhar comosco. Abraços aqui do Brasil.
I just love this.....i bought a blind that i will be putting up soon for the winter.....and my little dog always comes with me too....love photography
Simplicity at its best! sometimes the things we see in our daily lives can still be amazing if we sit back and take it in 😇
Your love and passion for nature and wildlife, even that as simple as a magpie, is both inspiring and heart warming. I love watching your videos because of the genuineness of your heart. Thanks for always taking us along on your adventures. 😊
Your video is really calming
That snoring is soo cute lol
Just watching you in your blind lifts so much weight off my shoulders and calms me especially at this time of year. Thank you Morten i really enjoy watching your videos of you in your blind wishing that i had one that i could escape to take some beautiful shots.
Your videos are awesome as is. No need to worry about if you are talking or not talking. Just do as you do. It is hard to vlog and get the wildlife shot for certain. So when you need to get the shot, toss us aside and get the shot and show us afterwards. Your excitement is so contagious! That fox on the game cam was amazing for certain! Cheers my friend!
hi Morten , you know something , i swear you are the only one who made me love birds photography , i bought everything for bird photography including camo hide and recently i ordered tamron 150-600mm G2 with 5D Mk iii just waiting lens to arrive from Malaysia , i am thinking about getting crop camera , thank you for everything greetings from Jordan ^_^
Yay! After a long hard day...I can relax with an awesome video! Thank you so much!
Thank you for beautiful videos!!!
The crazy Magpie birds, love how cheeky they are.
:D :D WHAT AN AMAZING VIDEO. JESUS!!! I LOVE -AND SEE MYSELF REFLECTED- WHEN YOU SHOUT WHEN DISCOVERING THE PHOTOS OF THE BIRDS. Defininitely you LOVE what you do and show us on the videos. NOT JUST A MERE ANOTHER CAMERA TESTER. A REAL NATURE LOVER. Just tired of blablablabla about camera specs videos... THANKS FOR SHOWING US YOUR WORK FROM THE INSIDE.
Great to have the live commentary back Morten. Thank you.
That does it! I'm giving up photography and strictly taking up drinking coffee.😀You always make it sound so good.Ive actually started bringing my thermos with me when I go out to shoot now after watching your videos.You inspire in so many ways
Your handsome companion seems too like a good nap and was wondering why you woke him up. Your vlogs and photos are excellent.
Back from job and watch Morten's video... it's just... woooouuaaahhh ! Thanks !!
Coffee and cozy comfort. Cool 😎. Switching it up with or without audio is fine by me. Either way, I appreciate you sharing those moments with your fans. Hi 👋🏼 Björn! Thanks 🙌🏼
This is the kind of video that I love the most
Morton you are very engaging and connecting don't alter this fact as while you chat & freely give of yourself this is for me at least the real appeal it tells me that we share similar values keeping in mind that its a privilege to be so close to nature that the photographs are the reward when they come for being there & that there is so much luck in actually getting "the shot". I am reminded though that I think it was Gary Player who when asked how he was successful answered "Its all down to luck" (paraphrased) "...but funny the more I practise the luckier I get" ;)
I had to drop everything and watch this video because it promised me a photo blind and it didn't disappoint with all those magpies! 👌 You had quite the bird party going on on your game camera 😃😃 And don't worry, we love both the videos with and without talking. Alternatively you could consider a voice over so you don't have to talk when there might be animals around but you can still explain things afterwards if you want to.
I would listen to 20 minutes of Bjorn's cute snoring! Another great video, Morten :)
Lovely video
What a joy! I was in my backyard photo blind just yesterday on a very chilly morning.
I found the silent vlogs quiet relaxing. I have to agree. The Nikon 200-500mm lens is incredible. I understand is nice to have that extra reach of 600mm. It was a hard decision for me but I stayed with Nikkor and I love it.
I want one !! 👍
Good to see you back with your usual style video Morten.....and back to drinking coffee instead of tea, you do live dangerously :)
Thank you so much for new video
My tamron 150-600 G2 has changed my photography so much its hard to explain. I am doing so much BIF the last 2 years, twice at Bosque, once to Texas Gulf coast for the Whooping Crane and locally in North Texas. Its sharp and do easy to walk and hand hold. My shots are excellent with 7d 2. simply put it feels nothing is so far out with a 600mm and it was so cheap compared to an older used 600 f4, for nearly 3 times the cost. I had a 600 prime for 3 days and knew it was not for me and my style of shooting.
Amazed again morten keep it up love your videos
Great Morten. It's really nice just being with you in the hide. Really looking forward to being out there in the snow next year.
Always fun to watch what you're up to, mono sound/no speech/or full blown chat. it's a thumbs up from me.
I had some similar issues with my Tamron 150-600 after I accidentally slipped on ice with the camera over my shoulder, but after the repair it works great again!
big fan of you sir, kindly if you make a video for beginner wildlife photographers , ideal budget must have kits and tips from your side it will be really helpful
Hi Morton, Love your channel!
I have a Tamron 150 - 600 lens as well and I too am having focus issues.
I have a D7100 and a D500 and it has acted up on both bodies.
I have had "focus hunting" episodes, missing focus completely, and times when it doesn't even attempt to lock onto the subject.
I love my lens as well but it is frustrating to say the least!
When it does work, it works very well......just not consistently!
It will soon be going back for it's 3rd warranty trip and my local dealer told me he is going to push them to give me a brand new lens.
The 6 year warranty is great but this will be the 3rd time in barely 4 years.
If it isn't fixed or replaced this time I think I will look at the Nikon 200 - 500 mm.
I hope you resolve your lens problems too!!
Keep up the great work!
Craig.
Alberta, Canada.
cannot forget about that COFFEE!
These photo blind videos are cool. I'm going to set one up this Spring and see what happens.
I just love the way you speak when in a blind.. Great video by the way.
Thanks for that „missing moments”, and please do continue.
Morten I really enjoyed the video, good stuff, looking forward to the next one. Thanks as always for sharing
First Like then watch. Great Video like always. Thx for showing us.
very nice video Hilmer... and good coffe...ha ha ha
Great video and nice recording
Just exquisite, Morten. Bring us more... ;). Thank you so much. I googled the price of your Tamron and they're rather cheap here in Canada.
dog's like yeah? why are you waking me hahahhaha
Great video Morten, glad Bjorn was along!
Hello brother Morten, glad to see a video from you again, i love when you make videos from ur blind, making this comment before finishing watching the video, must make a coffee for that, support and love my brother from Brazil
what a great day, two of my favourite vloggers post on the same day :)
Never a need to apologise Morten... still wonderful.... I bought my wife a remote wildlife camera for Christmas...
Awesome video Morten! Just got the Nordisk Stillhed calendar and it is absolutely fantastic, the prints and design are amazing. Looking forward to hearing the backstory about the different pictures :)
That's so awesome Philip! I hope you like the videos, I just uploaded one this evening which talks a little about the front cover photo, and I promise the next ones will be shorter 😬 Thanks again!
@@MortenHilmer I absolutely love the cover photo and the story behind it is really fascinating, I could really relate to the feeling you described in the video with actually living through the viewfinder so that you really are at the end of the zoom. That feeling is truly priceless and you described very well. You are my greatest inspiration to keep going out to shoot nature and I genuinely agree with your motto of prefering the mood of a photo rather than the technical parts of it, keep rocking!
I missed those hide videos !! I love your bushcrafts ones but I just love these ones so much !!
Sir just awesome video.
Beautiful birds and lovely nature .
And one thing that I like most is your video music just mind blowing .Hereing the music I feel that I am so so relaxed . Thank you Sir .
Your little dog is so cute :D I always love to watch your videos regardless of if you are talking or not. They are always interesting to watch and always well filmed and edited by yourself. I had the same problem today I was trying to capture a blackbird eating the berries in my garden but as soon as it saw me ( even though I was sitting very still) it flew off !! I will keep on trying once it gets really cold they do not care if they can see me or not :D Thank you for sharing Morten :D Teddy
Wow.... Awesome
Beautiful place
Loved your videos. Have been a fan for a while 👍 keep up the great work. Cheers, Graham
I for one loved the vlog of you not talking
I am inspired from you and planing to save money and to buy a DSLR to start photography like you.
Though I like both I really enjoyed the talk-free videos. Keep it up!
THANK YOU very much for 4K!!!
New to your channel but absolutely loving it!!
Another amazing experience from you 🙆
Great video, Morten! Are you just placing roadkill out in the field? Pretty awesome to see everything congregating together!
Do a video about photography with tamron 150-600. If it can be used for all kinds of photography
Love from India
I have the exact same issues with my tamron lens, have to turn it off and take the lens off for it to work properly again
My Tamoron G1 was perfect until it got wet. Even though it was supposedly repaired by Tamron I have had auto focus issues with it ever since. It's a brilliant lens except for its moisture protection problem. Good luck with yours.
Yea that bushcraft video was awesome ... i think you should also introduce that features of silent blogging.... the reason i'm telling this is , that bushcraft video was felt like i was with you too doing the same thing right there ...so similarly i would enjoy such photography expeditions with you silently (but with the necessary explanations as you do) 😍😍
I can force that issue on my Tamron, if I have set the focus to 10m instead of infinity. So maybe something with that switch is wrong on your one. What I mean is, that your Tamron maybe locks the focus distance on its own, that would explain the noise of the running focus motor.
I am going to watch this video too, but before.. 2:01 :D ..let's take a sip of my cup of coffee.. =)
Hy Morten! Regarding the tamron 150-600 lens I own this model and I use it with D500. Sometimes in dim contrast/situations it's hunting focus but I don't have the problem that You described: hearing the motor inside running but not moving the focus. Sometimes if it's not catching the focus regardless the situation it jumps at "past infinity" i think and i have to reacquire the focus. It's a 3rd party lens and i don't expect to function exactly like a first party one (even if some 3rd party lenses function flawless) but I love this lens!
Still your problem is different and i never heard this to any other colleague.
you are my inspiration, I aspire to be a photographer but I don't have a camera hihihi
Sam
I've had that issue with my Tamron 150-600 G2 a bunch, especially with smaller birds. It seems to just go to infinity and then just stay there and the only solution I've found is get it back to close with manual focus and then try to focus again. Sometimes my solution has been to turn the camera off and back on
Love the video, and it said already. A voice over.. That would solf al the problems, I know exactly what you mean. When I'm out with the kids in the nature I don't even bother to bring a bigg lens with me.
That hide looks super comfortable Morten. Sorry to hear about the issues with your Tamron. I know how much you like that lens, especially when you're hiking. Maybe it's time to replace it with the Nikkor 200-500.
Nice
I liked your previous video and feel you should do more like it. It becomes more about the sounds of the forest and more like what you actually would be experiencing. You get lost in all the noises and I love it - very relaxing. I am amazed how well you tell a story with just the pictures and sounds of the forest. If anything I think it is helping your video making, since you can't just rely on your chat to make it interesting. Don't get me wrong, I like you talking also - I specifically like it when you have something to say - you can tell.... you can ramble a bit less and there is a bit more flow to what you say.
Haha, yes i definitely ramble sometimes! Thank you very much for your comment, I will definitely try and do more of this style as well, I'm glad you like it!
I had the exact same issue with my Tamron 70-200, very frustrating. One thing I noticed, is that it occurred more frequently when the lens was pointed upward. Interestingly, it was an issue with my one camera body (D610), and not two of the others (D7000 & D850).
Tamron gave me a new lens after 3 failed repairs. The new lens's autofocus motor makes an unpleasant noise on the D610, but doesn't get stuck at infinity. Fortunately, I don't use that body as much, so can usually avoid having the lens on it. You should try the lens on a second body if you have.
I love yours videos
Que pena que no podamos de sentir los videos en Español,eres un crak y tu costancia en el trabajo son de reconocer y agradecer.
When you use a big camera and a long lens sometimes there is a problem with bayonet ring on the camera. It made of very thick material and can have deformation after a while. Thats why i recently changed bayonets on mi d4 and d4s
Waiting for your video man
& A great video cones
I have the 150-600 G2 as well but never had this focus issue to be honest.
Definitely pick up some second hand quilts and tack them up inside the blind. It will cancel out most of the resonance and sound from any noise you might make (vlogging and coffee noise). Plus a little extra insulation. Great stuff as always.
Hello Morten! i saw in your older movies that you have the 200 500 mm Nikon, why you change it with the Tamron? i like it a lot your movies! thanks!
That noise you spoke of, is probable the gyro on the IS motors, and not the focus motors.
Watching your videos inspired me to do Wild Life Photography only the problem is I can't afford one of a camera! As soon as I got I will start photographing.
Again, cool video. It's just epic to see how passionate you are. Keep up the great great work. 👊🏻
I've recently uploaded my first video about photographing Muskoxen in Norway (in Dutch). But your work is next-level!
Morten, can you share the story behind your lovely green Stanley thermos? It sure looks like it has some stories to tell. Just recently bought one myself for hiking in the woods. Build quality seems superb!
Amazing as always 😍
wow et fedt camera :D love it
Send me your address and I'll buy you a new thermos...poor guy is drinking out of a duck tape cup :-)
You can try sigma 150-600 if your tamron can't focus as good as you want
Amazing
Thanks Morten for this nice video, although the sounds isn't best. I just want to give you feedback about the Tamron 150-600mm lens. I have the same lens (G2) but with Sony A-Mount. I never had an issue with the focus motor (yet). I hope you get the lens replaced and can continue to take great wildlife pictures!
Awesome video again Morten, you sure like your coffee (you need a new coffee cup)