Camera Settings for PRO Wildlife Photography!

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  • @louisvanzyl
    @louisvanzyl 4 года назад +69

    I enjoy the fact that Chelsey looks so relaxed with Jeans and a T-shirt. Tony looks like he can sit down and become a bush. :)
    Even the cameras matches the outfits!😀👍😜

    • @Ownelitezorage
      @Ownelitezorage 4 года назад +10

      I only saw Chelsea, isn't Tony just doing voiceovers?

    • @joegowac4617
      @joegowac4617 4 года назад +1

      Lol

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      @Juan Tobias Instablaster :)

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  • @LourdesVenard
    @LourdesVenard 4 года назад +8

    From one bird nerd to another, I love any tutorials about bird photography!

    • @thomasscott
      @thomasscott 4 года назад +1

      Same! Wildlife is so fun to photograph; you never know what you're going to get. Keep crushing it!

  • @rogerpoyner8183
    @rogerpoyner8183 4 года назад +4

    Love to see you are still so excited about shooting, like two kids at Christmas. Stay safe.

  • @mooncatt79
    @mooncatt79 4 года назад +11

    Never been able to find a video like this one where everything is explain simply and clearly. Brilliant, thankyou. Really helped me!

  • @pieterdewit5335
    @pieterdewit5335 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for your info !
    I got a Canon M6 mk2 recently, with my 70-300 usm nano and got my cameras Custom 1 and 2 settings set to either:
    - Manual mode with 1/2000sec, f8 (much sharper than “wide open”) and auto ISO. Center area continuous auto focus, with one quick button press to change the areas or single auto focus. And high shutter speed (The M6 mk2 has high for tracking priority and high plus). I use it for flying/moving birds.
    - The other is manual mode with 1/500, f8, auto ISO. Center point focus with subject tracking (like you showed on your Sony) with one quick button to switch between continuous or single auto focus, and one other quick button to zoom in for manual focusing. Set to silent shutter. This mode I immediately switch to, when birds are sitting still ☺️
    Works perfectly for me !

  • @therealsergio
    @therealsergio 4 года назад +6

    OMG, Chelsea, you nailed that Osprey look. I have so many pics of “that look”

  • @BogdanMichka
    @BogdanMichka 2 года назад +2

    Watched this video again after about a year, and it's a nice refresher on the basics required to get your wildlife photography goals accomplished. Thanks again for a great quick summary!

  • @swapankumardey7246
    @swapankumardey7246 4 года назад

    I am now more than 75 years old and I feel very difficult to control bigger telephoto lens. So I have changed to landscape photography. I am following your channel since more than four years. You both are fantastic!

  • @chandrashekhara5555
    @chandrashekhara5555 2 года назад

    Outstanding tips great value of your experience and real habitat situations have a wonderful day of imaging

  • @GrandpaTom
    @GrandpaTom 2 года назад

    I forget to comment on any videos, but I have learned so much from you two that I need to because I know it will help the algorithm. I have bought all your books, a couple of t-shirts and have watched hundreds of hours of video. I think you two have a great life together because it shows. You deserve all you get in life because you have sacrificed so much and worked very hard. I love you guys!

  • @ntulsian
    @ntulsian 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the simple, straightforward and yet brilliant explaination of the different settings. I've watched this video multiple times, I pickup more info as my learning progresses.

  • @efrainsueldo
    @efrainsueldo 4 года назад

    Hi Tony and Chelsea , do you turn off the IS for rapid shooting in the lens and camera or do not touch them, handheld? thank you

  • @paulinefollett3099
    @paulinefollett3099 4 года назад +1

    I love all these tips. So good to see you get out a little bit.

    • @thomasscott
      @thomasscott 4 года назад +1

      That's what's so great about wildlife photography, you can even do it from your back garden! Keep crushing it.

  • @jul232001
    @jul232001 4 года назад +3

    Thank you to both of you, I have learned so mucho since I started watching your tutorials like 5 years ago.
    Please, keep doing this, for all of us who can’t get enough experience as photographers.

  • @Hodenkat
    @Hodenkat 4 года назад

    Is it possible to have a camera in aperture priority and auto ISO with f-stop also in auto mode? That seemed to be what Chelsea was saying she uses at about 10:30 in this video.

  • @johnmurphy5421
    @johnmurphy5421 Год назад

    Outstanding as usual. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @bryzabone
    @bryzabone 4 года назад +1

    Under exposing by 1-2 stops is the best thing I did when shooting raw.. so easy to pull it up in post, with no loss of image quality to equivalent iso 👍🏻

    • @thomasscott
      @thomasscott 4 года назад +2

      Absolutely true. Overexposing is the worst!! Keep crushing it this year mate.

  • @winsaratravelpixwinsaratra7984
    @winsaratravelpixwinsaratra7984 2 года назад

    Very nice presentation.thank you 💕👍🙏

  • @HR-wd6cw
    @HR-wd6cw Год назад +1

    One tip I would say is time your shots. This can help especially if you have a slower camera. Maybe instead of spraying 30 frames quickly, try to time your shots and shoot maybe 10 or 20 frames instead, shorter bursts. Yes you will run the risk of missing some shots, but this also helps with the buffer so you have space when you need it versus filling the buffer, because some cameras actually will not let you take the next shot until the buffer clears which in some cases could mean 30 seconds or something. So timing your shots and taking "fewer" shots but giving yourself a small "break" to let the buffer catch up, can be a good balance.

  • @justinjames403
    @justinjames403 4 года назад +15

    Birds be like "Look those two have started tallking to the camera......lets have some fun with them."" 😂😂😂

  • @meredithpottery
    @meredithpottery 4 года назад +2

    Wonderful! Thank you! Especially the second button for focusing on birds against the sky. Gotta set that up right now. Stay well, you two!

    • @nigelsearle8025
      @nigelsearle8025 4 года назад +1

      I'm pretty sure I can't set up a button on a Canon (7D ii) to do a change of focus clusters like this, but would love to be proved wrong..

  • @davidmonro-jones4191
    @davidmonro-jones4191 2 года назад +2

    Simply one of the best tutorial videos I have watched. I really appreciate your relaxed, natural style with your great knowledge and experience. Please keep them coming. If you can also consider those who do not have the 'top of the range' camera and lens, that would be cool too. The book (photography) you mentioned is great.

  • @Richardisonline
    @Richardisonline 2 года назад

    Awesome tips for great photography... thanks for sharing

  • @subitkobiraj2402
    @subitkobiraj2402 3 года назад

    Chelsea do you mind telling the lens you were using. Thanks

  • @perilthecat
    @perilthecat 4 года назад +3

    More Chelsea talk plz! More proportional screen time in the dual vids makes ‘em better imo. (I get it though, I also get excited and can use up a lot of words compared to my partner). Love you both, thanks for all the knowledge!

  • @4k4u99
    @4k4u99 3 года назад

    Great video , Learned Lot of Things

  • @brucegraner5901
    @brucegraner5901 4 года назад +4

    Always sound advice and information from the two of you. A must-have subscription. 👽👍👍👍

  • @PKWildwonders
    @PKWildwonders 3 года назад

    Awesome video. Thanks for all the details.

  • @whj11
    @whj11 4 года назад

    I really enjoy you guys I learned alot from you. I notice you ues a 1.4 TL . Do you ever use a 2x and if not why.

  • @Topgunphoto
    @Topgunphoto 2 года назад

    So glad to hear you shoot SP/TV priority Chelsea, I shoot planes (Jets & props) and when people shoot AP and stop props but have a tack sharp image it drives me nuts as it's not showing movement because they props show no spinning.

  • @jinhan3390
    @jinhan3390 3 года назад

    Tony I found my 200-400mm not so sharp on a7r4. Is there any tips for sharp images with this setting?

  • @brainwaves3159
    @brainwaves3159 2 месяца назад

    Great books, I think I have them all. Video's are great, I'm trying to master my D500, so far it's smarter tham this old lady. I keep watching the video. Thanks for your help.

  • @thomascroy5998
    @thomascroy5998 4 года назад +1

    Great - so much practical information in a short video! One question, at 10:54 Tony mentioned using manual mode, auto ISO, & setting f-stop to get sufficient depth of field. This is how I typically have my camera set for all types of photography. This functions like an auto mode, but both my shutter speed and DoF are controlled. What is the downside of this for everyday use?

    • @TonyAndChelsea
      @TonyAndChelsea  4 года назад

      The main downside is that the camera will overexpose when using a slower shutter speed and plenty of light, because the ISO can't shift below it's lowest ISO (usually ISO 64-200 depending on your camera). I learned this the hard way when I had shots overexposed and thus ruined.

    • @thomascroy5998
      @thomascroy5998 4 года назад

      @@TonyAndChelsea Thanks so much for that voice of experience! I tend to go for higher f-stops, looking for more DoF with macro/close-ups. Also, I worry that on quick shots I won't get the focus right on a surprise wildlife shot. So often it's f/8 and be there! Love your videos!

  • @lonnieclemens8028
    @lonnieclemens8028 3 года назад

    Your videos are always great

  • @TacoBell84
    @TacoBell84 4 года назад

    Have you done a video on settings for sports photography and if not could you please. I'm looking into getting a Sony A7r mark 3 or 4.

  • @ffjim
    @ffjim 4 года назад

    Have you ever tried the Olympus dot sight for birds in flight? It looks like a good idea but would appreciate a review....

  • @vainoleppanen8971
    @vainoleppanen8971 4 года назад +1

    10:40 I had to learn the aperture lesson about long lenses and small birds the hard way. Could've skipped it if this video was around back then. Fortunately I had seen another old video. It discussed the idea of using the shutter speed that definitely works, and then progressively dropping to half. That has been very effective. Then again hopefully I don't have to think about this anymore. I only shot birds because COVID-19 restrictions meant that there was nothing else.

  • @jacobharasymenko1916
    @jacobharasymenko1916 4 года назад +14

    Thank you for writing your books, I've bought 4 of them and they are great, I really appreciate the time and effort you've put into writing such a great guide to photography

  • @smaakjeks
    @smaakjeks 4 года назад +1

    Such a great summary video!

  • @verokevi
    @verokevi 6 месяцев назад

    I use A7RIV spot metering small, and it has been incredibly good for finding bird eyes in crazy difficult situations, but I do have some exposure issues occasionally and would like to try "evaluative" metering, just to see if it avoids what you point out, the crazy under-over exposures. What I cannot figure out is where that setting is (what it's called) in the A7RIV menu.

  • @dulaw6055
    @dulaw6055 4 года назад +1

    What lenses are you using in this video?

  • @duschbrauser
    @duschbrauser 4 года назад +3

    Tony is such a nerd 😅. Love them both. Great content...

  • @ppww6076
    @ppww6076 2 года назад

    I must be missing a trick using silent shutter? I have had instances of rolling shutter when I use it on my A7R3 - maybe I should save it for better light or stationary subjects.

  • @bird271828
    @bird271828 4 года назад

    Very nice video. Thank you Chelsea and Tony👏👏👏

  • @TheNaturePhotoGuys
    @TheNaturePhotoGuys 3 года назад +1

    Great video and awesome tips for shooting wildlife photography. Love that while you are recording the video, you are still focused on capturing wildlife! :)

  • @richerich8007
    @richerich8007 4 года назад +1

    The two things I got from this video is that the Nikon D850 has the loudest shutter I've ever heard and that is the biggest lens hood I've ever seen!

  • @joegowac4617
    @joegowac4617 4 года назад

    👏👏👏 wha trail is that ? I like shooting Osprey in the old saybrook causeway

  • @nautversteegen3271
    @nautversteegen3271 3 года назад

    Is AV on canon also a good mode to shout?

  • @KennyTelfer
    @KennyTelfer 4 года назад

    I like how you split this video up, easy to come back to and reference.

  • @capturethephotons2078
    @capturethephotons2078 4 года назад

    I always like these videos but when they put up the lenses to take the 📷 photo, that's when I smashed the like button! 📷🐝🐲🐘🐦

  • @mikeramos8651
    @mikeramos8651 4 года назад

    Nice Tips on wild life

  • @WayneLLC
    @WayneLLC 4 года назад

    Do you have any tip on looking out for stationary birds on the go? Beside studying certain bird habit and using binoculars and etc.

  • @JohnPaul-ts8dq
    @JohnPaul-ts8dq 4 года назад +1

    Question, Tony do you shoot Chelsea in the raw? Loved the video. Thanks for the info. I love the Nikon D850. 👍👍

  • @63phillip
    @63phillip 4 месяца назад

    Great tips thanks

  • @gabbyytname
    @gabbyytname 3 года назад

    THANK you for this.

  • @justinoertel345
    @justinoertel345 4 года назад

    Thanks for the D7200 shoutout, Tony! The buffer may be small but the camera body is a workhorse... I love it! 💕 📸

    • @Kevin-sg5xc
      @Kevin-sg5xc 4 года назад +1

      Yes it is a fantastic budget wildlife setup. Gotta love that crop factor, can never get close enough!

  • @howardduran4148
    @howardduran4148 4 года назад +2

    I wish I would’ve seen this years ago!! Basically stopped using my 7DMK2 and now using the M50, until R5!! Thank you

    • @kevindahlen
      @kevindahlen 4 года назад

      I still love my 7Dii for it's speed. I like my 5Div sensor more but the 7Dii is faster overall. I consider myself lucky to have both available to choose from.

    • @messylaura
      @messylaura 4 года назад +1

      M50 with the sigma 100-400mm is a fantastic wildlife set up for me, always use the large jpeg , the canon setting for jpeg works well, less post editing more fun shooting.

    • @danielson_9211
      @danielson_9211 4 года назад

      Getting the R6, keeping the 7DMK2 for the range, more pixels on subject, unless the R5 has a crop mode like Nikons do.

    • @howardduran4148
      @howardduran4148 4 года назад

      Daniel Garcia doesn’t the R and RP have a crop mode? If so, I don’t see why the R5/6 wouldn’t. I’m counting on it.. HaHaHa

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 4 года назад

    Wonderful summary. Thank you.

  • @freddylindrupsen6236
    @freddylindrupsen6236 3 года назад

    Hi Tony and Chelsea!
    I am trying to focus on fast moving birds, like terns, and I find it difficult to focus on them when they are relatively close.. any tips?

  • @nightcoder5k
    @nightcoder5k 4 года назад

    I sometimes use a flash to get rid of the harsh shadow. Flash is great for low light or midday.
    I shoot with the Tamron 150-600mm g1 on the Canon 77D, and sometimes I have to zoom out, find the bird, focus, then zoom back in, and refocus.

  • @adiapte9575
    @adiapte9575 4 года назад

    Hi Tony, request you to review Fujifilm XT4 with Fuji 100-400 mm lens for wildlife and compare the results with D500 & A9. Thanks

  • @nitrousblast1
    @nitrousblast1 4 года назад

    Chelsea, you said that when you shoot white birds like the swan you drop your exposure compensation to get great feather detail. Does dropping EC mean negative numbers. Also, when shooting black and white birds do you change EC?? Thank you and I really enjoy your videos and thank you for sticking with Nikon. Too many have changed to canon of others

    • @TonyAndChelsea
      @TonyAndChelsea  4 года назад

      Yes and yes. Be sure not to overexpose the white parts of the bird.

  • @hymanlevy2265
    @hymanlevy2265 4 года назад

    Very helpful video on settings for wild life. Thanks

  • @PaulKretz
    @PaulKretz 4 года назад +1

    I love this topic and Tony's nerdy stuff!

  • @diegof.j.1228
    @diegof.j.1228 4 года назад +34

    I'm sure Moose Peterson would dislike this video no matter what...

    • @james09610
      @james09610 4 года назад +1

      I thought this same thing within 10 seconds of watching this!

    • @quangpham4372
      @quangpham4372 4 года назад +2

      Who is he/she?

    • @JohnDrummondPhoto
      @JohnDrummondPhoto 4 года назад +8

      Quang Pham he's a wildlife photographer they had as a guest once a few years ago. He only shoots JPEG and he came off as very arrogant and condescending. Worst guest ever.

    • @gewglesux
      @gewglesux 4 года назад +1

      "Moose here"!!

    • @gewglesux
      @gewglesux 4 года назад

      @@JohnDrummondPhoto I'm going to watch that if i can find it.. i need a laugh right now.

  • @colinpovey2904
    @colinpovey2904 2 года назад

    Thanks. Well done.

  • @jamieball
    @jamieball 4 года назад +3

    Haha that lens makes Chelsea look so small! And the lens distortion made it look like she's holding a bazooka when it was in the corner of the video.

  • @SusanSlattery
    @SusanSlattery 4 года назад +1

    Great video, thank you.

  • @swarnabhagoswami5559
    @swarnabhagoswami5559 4 года назад +15

    Could you please discuss the various AF area modes. Especially 3D tracking vs Dynamic area AF.

    • @TonyAndChelsea
      @TonyAndChelsea  4 года назад +4

      Check the tutorial for that specific camera at sdp.io/tutorial

    • @youknowwho9247
      @youknowwho9247 4 года назад +8

      I recommend looking for the channels by "Steve Perry" and "Mark Smith", they both have great explanations of the Nikon af system.

  • @nonrevhogan8938
    @nonrevhogan8938 4 года назад

    Great tips. Look forward to reading the books!!

  • @steveandrade5902
    @steveandrade5902 4 года назад +1

    Great info once again, thank you!!

  • @efrainsueldo
    @efrainsueldo 4 года назад

    Great video as always, Tony could you setup your prefocus to the lens? so I press and focus in the infinity or where the osprey is flying? thank you.

  • @mcunner
    @mcunner 4 года назад +1

    Hi T & C, just a quick question. I own an Ai-S 400mm F2.8 manual focus lens with a D5300 & D300s but was wondering if it may be easier to use on full frame because I struggle with nailing focus at times and usually use it at F4 or higher. I might have an opportunity to get a D3X but not sure if I should

    • @TonyAndChelsea
      @TonyAndChelsea  4 года назад +1

      I'd get a used D500 (about $850 at sdp.io/d500) if you have the budget; the focusing system will change everything for you.

    • @mcunner
      @mcunner 4 года назад

      @@TonyAndChelsea I am in South Africa where a used D500 goes for $1500. I would love to get one so maybe I will try and save up. I currently have two manual primes, the Nikkor-Q 135mm f2.8 (which only works with non-AE cameras like the D5300) and the Ai-S 400mm f2.8, the reason I got them was the price and haven't been disappointed with their quality.

    • @sanybalkanaciairsoft3253
      @sanybalkanaciairsoft3253 4 года назад

      I used a D5300 and it holded up pretty well with my Sigma 150-600mm C, now i use the D500 and its a world differance.
      I would suggest you to get a Tamron/Sigma 150-600mm if you shoot something that is moveing fast.
      Instead of FF Camera get a lens with AF motor, but in the end it depends what you are shooting.
      I shoot mostly Birds and i need an AF Motor in my lens to keep up with those birds flying, landing, lifting up.

  • @SteebMo
    @SteebMo 4 года назад +3

    Any time I've missed a wildlife/bird shot it was because I was fighting with AF, not buffer (7D Mk2).

    • @danielson_9211
      @danielson_9211 4 года назад +1

      Have the same camera, never had a buffer problem, af is good just have to get used to it and adjust the case.

  • @shawnvine4918
    @shawnvine4918 4 года назад

    Nice set of tips, thank you.

  • @cchoate10
    @cchoate10 4 года назад

    Always like when you guys update a previously covered topic. There is always something new to learn. Thanks and keep up the good work.

  • @verokevi
    @verokevi 6 месяцев назад

    Another ? I record both jpg and awr (a la Sony) and usually edit just the jpgs, turn to the raws when I have a difficult correction. But when all is said and done, to share, or print the image, I have to convert to .jpg. So how does that preserve all the benefits of raw?

  • @boblaird8475
    @boblaird8475 4 года назад

    I have been photographing wild live for only 2years i use a nikon d500 and apature priority is this ok

  • @jaimeduncan6167
    @jaimeduncan6167 4 года назад

    I bought the Stunning Photography book, excellent. Now I am considering buying Lightroom. Is Chelsea's book update? are you planning a new version soon?

  • @VillyP
    @VillyP 3 года назад

    How do you reduce or manage buffer time?

  • @WolferAlpha
    @WolferAlpha Год назад

    10:22 I only have my smartphone to take pictures and a teleconverter lens that you can imagine (the picture is not so sharp, but for a smartphone it's more than fine) and I went to photograph a Great Kiskadee and he looked at me, took a picture it doesn't make any noise in my case, but imagine: you're having a good time and someone stops by your side with a contraption in their hands

  • @FitzMichael
    @FitzMichael 4 года назад

    Hello can you guys test the Sony R4 with the 200-600G?

  • @NamNguyen-le5vd
    @NamNguyen-le5vd 4 года назад +1

    I always learn something new from watching your videos, even when I rewatch it. It would be nice to see your new version of tutorials: sport, landscape, night and portrait.

  • @nitrousblast1
    @nitrousblast1 4 года назад

    Chelsea, you mentioned that on your D850 you set to have raw files go to the XQD card and jpeg to go to sd card. I cannot figure out how to do that on my d850. Can you help with that??

  • @waterman308
    @waterman308 3 года назад

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @thomasd.mchugh6240
    @thomasd.mchugh6240 4 года назад

    What is your opinion of the 32 mp sensor of the Canon 90d for wildlife. Too much sensor? Tom from NH.

  • @yugankkulshrestha3776
    @yugankkulshrestha3776 4 года назад +2

    That's very informative. Thank you ❤️

    • @thomasscott
      @thomasscott 4 года назад +1

      Yea, they sure do bring a lot of value to us photographers. Hope to be like them one day haha. All the best!

  • @raleighmeade9104
    @raleighmeade9104 4 года назад

    You two just 'fit'!! Thanks for the video!

  • @pedromeza2398
    @pedromeza2398 4 года назад

    Thank you this is very important to learn, because I have had the issue with my camera slowing down, and I blamed the battery so I stopped to check the battery; doing so gave the camera time to process.

  • @subhambhattacharya7368
    @subhambhattacharya7368 3 года назад

    What is the name of lens in Chelsea's hand?

  • @TomReichner
    @TomReichner 4 года назад +3

    I am so glad you guys made this video. It's great to see you post something that is just about wildlife. I like that you're interested in the kind of photography that I am interested in. You guys rock!

  • @rijuvenate
    @rijuvenate 4 года назад

    I wanted to pursue wildlife photograpy but I have a T7 and it has 9 AF points and its super slow. I get decent shots but I can't improve upon until I have better lenses or better body. But its challenging as an amateur so I still plan to pursue it.
    I'd like it if you could have some tips for wildlife on beginner bodies/lenses

  • @canjo7301
    @canjo7301 4 года назад +1

    The very best You Tube channel for wildlife photography and education on the subject is Steve Perry's Backcountry Gallery. He is a master wildlife photographer, not a jack of all trades. I only wish that I knew half of what he knows. He has been a Nikon DSLR shooter but now does some mirrorless work. If you want real life reviews on cameras, lenses, tripods and mounts you will get it from him...

  • @drishtantbidari6838
    @drishtantbidari6838 4 года назад

    Please make. A video about gears too... i am thinking of upgrading from rebel t7i .. and i got tamron 150-600g2 lens

  • @anthonyhershko
    @anthonyhershko 4 года назад +1

    Amazing video as usual!!, Can you talk about Aviation photography?
    Thanks!

  • @kian8382
    @kian8382 4 года назад

    Well said, in addition, if your lens comes with a focus limiter, use it, that way you don't have to worry about keeping your focus distance in the ballpark.

  • @benoloughlin1557
    @benoloughlin1557 4 года назад

    Thanks again, Tony and Chelsea!

  • @krislee3861
    @krislee3861 3 года назад

    Thanks so much

  • @johnvalk
    @johnvalk 4 года назад +1

    Thank’s for the tips

  • @Topper_Harley68
    @Topper_Harley68 4 года назад

    Is your books only sold in the US?

    • @TonyAndChelsea
      @TonyAndChelsea  4 года назад +2

      We ship worldwide and a bookstore in your country probably has them.