Always great to get out with a new piece of glass Rich!! Next time you look through it there might be a Grizzly eyeballing you!!!😆 Good luck with the move mate, bet it seemed a bit sad sat on that beautiful cliff top but youve got a great adventure ahead of you. Looking forward to the vlogs from across the pond. All the best, Si and family.
Thanks mate, new kit is always such a special time! Plus it's something I've always wanted. Lol, you could be right there mate!! Yikes, lets hope not too close for comfort. It did feel quite sad seeing it for the last time for many years, still it will be there when I return, if I come back, lol... Thanks, your a top bloke and the invite is always there for you and Mrs E. Cheers Rich 👍
Thanks so much Craig, can't wait to get out in the Wilds, although a bit more local to start with, lol... Lots a Deer species to look forward to. Cheers Rich 👍
Great stuff Richard - it's been good to see how you've developed this channel over the years and I'm looking forward to seeing some of your adventures over in Canada!!
Thanks Geoff, you've been a massive help in the early days of my RUclips and I will always appreciate what you've helped me with! I love the network of UK RUclipsrs, privileged to be part of it. All the best mate👍
So excited for you and your family to begin your adventure here in Canada Richard!! Welcome! Looking forward to seeing what you discover here! Cheers!!
Thanks very much Lisa, it's all very exciting for us all! Me too, really looking forward to meeting up, better get my head in a book to brush up on my birding knowledge before I call a Hawk a Buzzard, or a chickadee a Tit!!! Then I'll be in trouble, lol.. Thanks Rich x
Thanks Richard, for all your great work with your channel, hopefully grows from strength to strength, your videos always lift my day and all the best in Canada. Rich
Much appreciated Richard, you've been one of the biggest supports on my channel, even the videos which maybe were not your thing, or not the best! But you've always supported me and I won't forget that. I'm glad you enjoy them, if I can do that for a few then it's a Win Win in my book. Thanks again Rich 👍
All the best to your family and yourself Richard on your new adventure to Canada, safe journey and looking forward to your first Canadian wildlife video.
Thanks James, great to have the support and to take people on the adventure. Hopefully a vlog out at some point soon, providing my kit arrives in good time! I miss it... Cheer Rich
Hi Richard fantastic vlog as usual thank you so much for giving tips and planning advice on wildlife photography and helping us out over the years, good luck with you and your family in Canada, will be looking forward to seeing the videos, that 200-400 lens looks amazing and produces stunning photos one to put on the Christmas list I think 😂, once again Richard thank you for taking the time and making these amazing videos all the very best Martyn.
Legend Martyn, my thanks also to people like yourself who engage with me whenever I bring out a video! It really does make it so worthwhile, and meeting new people is what makes it so special. More testing to do with the lens, but so far! VERY Impressed with it. Take care, and thanks👍
Cheers Rob, going to miss that spot along the coast! But I doubt it will have changed much when I return home! Apart from me I'll be over 50 then😂. Cheers all the best to you both 👍
Thanks very much Mark, me too! I'm thinking the Autumn migration and visiting birds will be the focus, bit of research and I'll be there.. all the best Rich
Cheers Craig, can't beat a new bit of glass. Bit more testing but looking forward to using it on new wildlife. Thanks again mate, you've been bloody awesome 👍
Thank you Rich. Looking forward to following your Canadian adventures. Stay well and safe travels. All the very best to you and your family in everything you do. Cheers 🍻. 👍📷😎
Thanks very much Rob, very excited to be going and to venture out and find all new species, 15 different owls species and they have 5 different wrens! Lots of birds and some great mammals. Cheers Rich
Hope you all arrived safely. Enjoying some of your older videos; love the format and style very relaxing. Hopefully we get to watch your Canada adventures soon! All the best Ed
We have thanks Ed, settling in really well! Can’t believe it’s been a month nearly! So nice if you to say, makes a difference getting good comments, you don’t always get that, lol… hopefully one out soon. Thanks again Rich 👍
Great vlog to sign off from Cornwall, all the best for you and your family in Canada and looking forward to sharing your new adventures. Thank you again for all the inspirational videos.
Hi Richard, first of all thank you for bringing us along on your vlogs, love the channel, and really looking forward to you vlogging in Canada. All the best to you and your family on your move. Looking forward to the next one Mate 🇨🇦 📸👍🏽👍🏽
Cheers Lee, it's my pleasure! I really enjoy doing the videos and networking and meeting new people through the channel has got to be one of the biggest bonuses of it all! Great to have you following my adventures. Cheers Rich
Lovely vlog,beautiful weather and scenery.Nice and relaxing to watch.Wishing you and your family all the best in Canada.Will look forward to seeing your adventures from there.🥰
Thanks Kevin, it's looking pretty good but a bit more testing to do before I get to grips with it properly, will do a review later on I am sure. Yep, that will be a beauty, but expensive I think, lol... And you my friend. R👍
Walked that stretch of coast a couple of years back, was stunning. Best of luck in Canada, and I look forward to seeing what new photography opportunities it opens up for you.
Wow Canada, all that beautiful wildlife and scenery lm sure you will settle in and enjoy the experience,. Looking forward to your new stuff, best wishes for the future.
Canada! WOW! Happy days buddy! Ooooh new lens, nice! Well I missed you in Cornwall so i'll have to get my arse out to my ancestral lands! lol 😂 .... Love to you and the family and safe travels my friend x JP
Thanks mate, always nice when you get a new bit of glass! That's a shame, get your behind out there, if I am around I'd love to meet up and have a session... You too mate and thanks very much. R👍
All the very best to you and your family in Canada, mate. Gonna miss your vlogs but looking forward to seeing what you get up to across the pond. Coincidentally, I will be in Canada myself for a holiday later in the summer so will probably bump into you (it’s not a very big country 😂)
Thanks very much Steve, always appreciated your support from when I started, lots coming on the channel all being well. Have a great time in Canada, where you going? You never no we might just do that, lol.. All the best Rich 👍
All the best to you and the family Richard, you'll love Canada, my wife and I have been there several times and we've never had a bad holiday we really envy you.
Thanks very much Nick, so much to explore and look forward to as a family not to mention for me as a wildlife photographer! Lots of new species to get used to but a bay wait. Such friendly people, had some lovely support from Canadians to which is lovely. All the best Rich
Good luck Richard on your new venture, I have the same combination, awesome optic I can just handhold it, unlike the 600 mm F4.0 L IS, which is a beast.
Hi Richard all the best with your trip and new adventure to Canada. My younger brother moved out there in May 2020 and loves it. He's always out on the lakes in his boat he bought... Great last video safe trip
Safe travels Richard... I'll be down in Mullion in a couple of weeks time, so will check out your choughs... Look forward to your first Canada vlog... hope all arrives there safely! Thanks Clive
We are all servants to our destiny , and that includes change of country if need be. Good luck to you and your family Sir , and thank you for all you have shared with us.
Thanks for the videos over the past couple of years. Hope things are great for you over in Canada. Looking forward to seeing ten bears and elk. No pressure
Very sad to see you go Richard, I’ve enjoyed your videos over the years, I was looking forward to your new woodland stuff the coming years, is that shelved or put on hold for now ( if that’s not too personal ). Anyway, good luck, hope the move isn’t too stressful, all the best to you and your family, I’ll see you on the other side 😁
Thanks very much for all your support over the past few years, always remember the first subscribers. It will be on hold until I get back but I've got some good people looking after the wood and will keep things ticking over until I get back. You to my friend, all the very best Cheers Rich
All the best with your move to Canada Rich, and really appreciate the support you have given me on RUclips over the years here in the UK. My only regret is we didn't get a chance to meet up in person. Can't wait to see see what vlogs you manage to get out in Canada. Cheers Keith
Much appreciated Keith, it's my pleasure, one things about the RUclips journey is that I get to know Top blokes like you, although we've not met I can already tell we'd get on really well. Maybe when I'm back we can get together for a session👍
@@RichardBirchett agreee mate you do meet some great people and agree I think we would get in well. We must definitely sort something when your back. All the best we will keep in touch anyway virtually for now.
Thanks for the info Alan, it was such good quality, could of saved myself a tidy sum as the price is much cheaper and the product is of equal quality! Top gear. Thanks for your wishes. Cheers Rich
My my hasn’t the time come around quickly? I fully understand your nervous excitement, vast new country on a different continent - but what an adventure mate! Once the dust settles & you find your way around, I know you will love it; & as a well traveled man yourself that won’t take long. I wish you & the family all the very best in this next episode of your chapter of life, & look forward to your fist vlog from the other side of the pond. This vlog was great mate, particularly the choughs… I saw some on Skomer recently myself, but just too far away & hidden by the scrub grasses that I couldn’t get any shots of them. Glad you got to see the peregrine too. All the very best mate! Keep on keeping on! Nick
It really has Nick, only seems like yesterday when you popped in for a chat and walk around the wood! And here we are less than 3 weeks to go! So kind of you to say mate, I really feel so pleased to have connected with people like yourself, such a great support and a new friend! Can't wait to get out in the wilds and spend time in nature without lots of other people, lol.... I'll try not to get too lost! Take care mate, and thanks R👍
That’s awesome Mark, hope you got it at a good price? I’m itching to get out with mine again! Only used it for a day, lol… so didn’t get a great chance to test it! Will be soon. Cheers Rich 👍
We will be lucky to have you in Canada for a few years! Mind if I ask what part you at moving to? And of course your timing is perfect. It just happens to be Canada Day today! 🇨🇦
Thanks very much Jon, it's great to have some Canadian support and I can't wait to experience all the wonderful Wildlife your country has to offer. Of course, living in North York outside Toronto for 1 year, then on to Ottawa for 3 years. Happy Canada day to you. All the best Rich 👍
Beautiful coastline! Great shots you shared at the end. Do you miss the UK? I lived just west of London for a few years, loved it except the gloomy weather. Question about your camera gear, how did you get it to Canada? I am sending some equipment by transport, up to 3 months to get to the west coast of the US. Thought about 2-3 mail since I can only take so much as a carry on, but worried about check baggage. Thanks
Hi John, yes I am missing home quite a bit now after being here for 4 months. It's nice to try somewhere different but I'll always miss home, I'll be returning in summer 2027 so only 3.5 years to go, lol... I shipped the bulk of my gear via a shipping company with all out furniture etc and I took one large camera bag as carry on the aircraft which was very heavy but the size was within limits, didn't want to put it in to hold baggage, lol.. Thanks Rich 👍
@@RichardBirchett Thanks for the info about the camera equipment. At least for now Canada has an abundance of wildlife. Today I say a starling in my backyard, hope it stays in my yard and doesn't wander off and get shot. Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks for the review and hard work . - 2nd hand show up on in my place and now i thinking about lens ......... :) any update who making this lens cover ?
Thanks very much for watching & taking the time to leave a comment. I'm so pleased with it but gutted I've yet to test it further due to moving away, full review coming soon. Yes, it was made but Outdoor photography gear based in the UK, superb quality and much cheaper than Lenscoat ones. Cheers Rich
Richard, Simon d' Entemont is a resident Wildlife photographer in Eastern Canada. Not sure what part of Canada you are moving to? Thanks for your review of the 200-400. I am researching this lens and the new 100-300 2.8 and am leaning toward the 200-400 for both price and image quality, however, the reviews of this lens have been very few and far between. Keep up the great work in Canada.
Hi Mark, I follow Simon and really enjoy his content on his channel! He's doing really well, good on him! My pleasure, I've got lots more testing to go with it but so far I love it, I thought that too, not much on RUclips or blogs on it! It's a great lens and such a great focal length, plus the optics are awesome. Thanks again Rich 👍
Thanks Jim, Lots will be on hold until I get back but I've got some good people looking after the wood and will keep things ticking over until I get back. Cheers Rich
Is this a permanent move? Just curious my friend. Well you will be closer to my home now. That's awesome. Still have not got a tragopan hide yet. But sure do appreciate your amazing reviews brother. Cheers 🍻
No, only be going for 4 years but who knows!!! Might pop over to the US when I'm there. Shame you've not taken the plunge, still not sure or have you found another? You too my friend. R
@RichardBirchett oh I'm sure I'm getting the tragopan. Just things have been pretty rough lately. Just trying to survive from paycheck to paycheck. But ya one of these days I will be ordering that v6 I think it is. Living right above the river and all the fields around me this year are all soybean. Which means photo opportunities of some big whitetail bucks chasing does. Maybe by fall I can get that blind. I wish you all the best and I'm sure you're going to have many amazing opportunities. Cheers 🍻
What do you think about shooting video with that lens? Do you have an EF-RF drop-in adapter with varaible ND in it? Or do you use an ND filter at all for video? I'm also thinking of buying that lens, but I'm wondering how that adapter will hold up to the weight of the lens. I myself use a drop in variable nd filter with a DO 400 mm II, but this lens is a bit smaller and lighter.
Hi Petril, I'm so impressed shooting video with this lens, both at F4 and at f5.6 with the 1.4x engaged and at f8 it's superb and the optical quality is amazing! I haven't used an ND filter in the adapters. However I do occasionally use the Drop-In Polarising filter when the situation dictates. Canon PL-C52. I'd imagine it would be absolutely fine and I wouldn't be to concerned about the weight of it.The Canon R Mount Adapter with Variable ND Filter Drop-In is designed for that purpose, I haven't seen any issues with people using it online. Hope that helps, thanks for watching. Cheers Rich
All the best with your defection to Canada, if the Canadian films are of equal quality to the UK ones I can’t wait.. What does this mean for the woodland project in Cornwall, have you sold it all? 👍🇬🇧/🇨🇦
Thanks very much mate, I shall return for sure but so looking forward to a new challenge. No, It will be on hold until I get back but I've got some good people looking after the wood and will keep things ticking over until I get back. Cheers Rich
Yes I did it was Outdoor Photography Gear apparently, it really is a superb cover and much cheaper than the lenscoat one! The company is based in Warrington www.outdoorphotographygear.co.uk/ cheers Rich
Hi Richard. What are your thoughts now after using the 200-400 for a few months? Do you recommend it or is the 100-500 a better buy? I can get a second hand 200-400 but have been hesitant. Cheers
Thanks very much for watching. To be honest I love them both but for different reasons. The 1-5 is my Go-To lens for the majority of my work, great AF, optics and IS plus at f7.1 you really do get some great sharp shots with that improved DOF. Saying that the 2-4 has an awesome zoom range, the added 1.4 Ext is a dream to use when that extra reach is needed. Combined with the superb optics and faster AF and better in low light it's hard to beat! If you have the option for both that would be great, but the 1-5 is probably more usable and cheaper. Unless you get the 2-4 at a bargin price. Best of luck whatever you decide, let me know how you get on. Cheers Rich 👍
Hi Neil, to be honest I love the R7, it has limitations but as a birding camera with the added crop factor it's hard to beat, and for the price it's such a bonus. People say about the buffer etc but I've found it to be superb and shooting with CRAW you can gain added images without any noticeable loss in image quality. Cheers Rich
It will be on hold until I get back but I've got some good people looking after the wood and will keep things ticking over until I get back. Cheers Rich 👍
@@RichardBirchett well it will be an amazing opportunity and I hope you all have a wonderful 4 years! The wildlife will be incredible too. All the best, Leon.
Sounds great Joe, I will certainly take you up on that kind offer, going to need some locsl knowledge. Been researching long point and it looks awesome in Spring & Autumn. Speak soon Rich 👍
Always great to get out with a new piece of glass Rich!! Next time you look through it there might be a Grizzly eyeballing you!!!😆 Good luck with the move mate, bet it seemed a bit sad sat on that beautiful cliff top but youve got a great adventure ahead of you. Looking forward to the vlogs from across the pond. All the best, Si and family.
Thanks mate, new kit is always such a special time! Plus it's something I've always wanted. Lol, you could be right there mate!! Yikes, lets hope not too close for comfort. It did feel quite sad seeing it for the last time for many years, still it will be there when I return, if I come back, lol... Thanks, your a top bloke and the invite is always there for you and Mrs E. Cheers Rich 👍
Wow end of a chapter!! So look forward to your Canada 🇨🇦 post !! Respect good luck 👍!!Here comes the FUTURE 👍👍👍
Thanks so much Craig, can't wait to get out in the Wilds, although a bit more local to start with, lol... Lots a Deer species to look forward to. Cheers Rich 👍
Thanks for all the great videos Richard,all the best to you and your family in Canada 🦅🦅
Thanks very much indeed, all the best 👍
Wow Canada has come round quickly, have a fantastic adventure looking forward to seeing you from
Thanks very much Steve, time flys for sure!! Cheers Rich👍
Great stuff Richard - it's been good to see how you've developed this channel over the years and I'm looking forward to seeing some of your adventures over in Canada!!
Thanks Geoff, you've been a massive help in the early days of my RUclips and I will always appreciate what you've helped me with! I love the network of UK RUclipsrs, privileged to be part of it. All the best mate👍
So excited for you and your family to begin your adventure here in Canada Richard!! Welcome! Looking forward to seeing what you discover here! Cheers!!
Thanks very much Lisa, it's all very exciting for us all! Me too, really looking forward to meeting up, better get my head in a book to brush up on my birding knowledge before I call a Hawk a Buzzard, or a chickadee a Tit!!! Then I'll be in trouble, lol.. Thanks Rich x
All the best for your Canada adventure Richard. Look forward to seeing where you go - I love the place. Good luck 👍😀
Thanks very much Mike, lots planned with some exciting new ideas! all the very best Rich
Thanks Richard, for all your great work with your channel, hopefully grows from strength to strength, your videos always lift my day and all the best in Canada. Rich
Much appreciated Richard, you've been one of the biggest supports on my channel, even the videos which maybe were not your thing, or not the best! But you've always supported me and I won't forget that. I'm glad you enjoy them, if I can do that for a few then it's a Win Win in my book. Thanks again Rich 👍
All the best to your family and yourself Richard on your new adventure to Canada, safe journey and looking forward to your first Canadian wildlife video.
Thanks James, great to have the support and to take people on the adventure. Hopefully a vlog out at some point soon, providing my kit arrives in good time! I miss it... Cheer Rich
Best of luck on your future endeavours. Always captivating and educational.
Much appreciated Nik, all the best Richard 😀
@@RichardBirchett Your more than welcome stay safe and prosperous
All the best Richard, I’ve always enjoyed your videos and looking forward to your new adventures 👍
Thanks Laurence, always appreciate your support. Be great having you following the adventure. Cheers Rich 👍
Great final UK video Richard, can't wait for your videos from Canada, Good Luck
Thanks very much Paul, hopefully won't be long before I release one! Cheers R👍
Hi Richard fantastic vlog as usual thank you so much for giving tips and planning advice on wildlife photography and helping us out over the years, good luck with you and your family in Canada, will be looking forward to seeing the videos, that 200-400 lens looks amazing and produces stunning photos one to put on the Christmas list I think 😂, once again Richard thank you for taking the time and making these amazing videos all the very best Martyn.
Legend Martyn, my thanks also to people like yourself who engage with me whenever I bring out a video! It really does make it so worthwhile, and meeting new people is what makes it so special. More testing to do with the lens, but so far! VERY Impressed with it. Take care, and thanks👍
Thanks for all the vlogs Rich - some good memories from last year on this one! All the best in 🇨🇦 mate can’t wait to see what you get up to! 📸👍🏼
Cheers Rob, going to miss that spot along the coast! But I doubt it will have changed much when I return home! Apart from me I'll be over 50 then😂. Cheers all the best to you both 👍
Great stuff ,looking forward to following you with your Canada experience
Thanks mate, going to miss the Exmoor trips but I shall be back keen as ever. Cheers R👍
Awesome stuff as always. All the best in Canada look forward to your next vlog
Thanks Dean, hopefully more to come soon! Cheers Rich 👍
Awesome as always Rich. Super lens. Look forward to seeing some Canadian adventures. Hope all goes well. All the best👍
Thanks mate, really appreciate it! Lots more testing to do with the lens, but so far really impressed. Take care and thanks for leaving a comment. 👍
Best of luck with the move to Canada, mate. Thanks for all the great videos you've produced in the UK. I'm sure you'll make a great success of it 👍
Thanks Phil, my pleasure and best of luck with your wildlife photography and channel. We will see each other again one day I am sure. Cheers Rich 👍
Good luck in Canada Richard. I bet you're looking forward to all the new wildlife. All the best, Steve.
Fingers crossed Steve, really can't wait! New focus, new subjects and a steep learning curve keeps the mind fresh. Cheers Rich 👍
Good luck Richard and hopefully we will see soon from Canada. Thanks for all your great vlogs.
Cheers Ian, lots to come from Canada when I get myself settled. Cheers Rich😉
All the best to you and your family on your new adventure Richard and I’ll look forward to to seeing your first new video of the wildlife in Canada.
Thanks very much Mark, me too! I'm thinking the Autumn migration and visiting birds will be the focus, bit of research and I'll be there.. all the best Rich
Great vlog mate. Nice bit of kit that.
Looking forward to continue to follow you in your Canada journey. Take care.
Cheers Craig, can't beat a new bit of glass. Bit more testing but looking forward to using it on new wildlife. Thanks again mate, you've been bloody awesome 👍
Thank you Rich. Looking forward to following your Canadian adventures. Stay well and safe travels. All the very best to you and your family in everything you do. Cheers 🍻. 👍📷😎
Thanks very much Rob, very excited to be going and to venture out and find all new species, 15 different owls species and they have 5 different wrens! Lots of birds and some great mammals. Cheers Rich
Wishing you the best in your travels, and new adventures.
Thanks so much Victor, all the best Richard 👍
Hope you all arrived safely. Enjoying some of your older videos; love the format and style very relaxing. Hopefully we get to watch your Canada adventures soon! All the best Ed
We have thanks Ed, settling in really well! Can’t believe it’s been a month nearly! So nice if you to say, makes a difference getting good comments, you don’t always get that, lol… hopefully one out soon. Thanks again Rich 👍
Great vlog to sign off from Cornwall, all the best for you and your family in Canada and looking forward to sharing your new adventures. Thank you again for all the inspirational videos.
Thanks Barry, it's my pleasure and thanks very much for following along! Lots to come from Canada very soon👍
Hoofing UK content over the years :-) I'm looking forward to the vlogs from Canada.
Nice one mate :-)
Thanks very much Tom, me too. Hopefully it won't be long before I'm cracking a few videos out. Cheers Rich 👍
Hi Richard, first of all thank you for bringing us along on your vlogs, love the channel, and really looking forward to you vlogging in Canada. All the best to you and your family on your move. Looking forward to the next one Mate 🇨🇦 📸👍🏽👍🏽
Cheers Lee, it's my pleasure! I really enjoy doing the videos and networking and meeting new people through the channel has got to be one of the biggest bonuses of it all! Great to have you following my adventures. Cheers Rich
All the best to you and your family on your new adventure.
Thanks very much for watching & your best wishes. Rich 👍
Good luck in your new adventures great video and nice shots
Thanks very much Adrian, all the best Rich 👍
Lovely vlog,beautiful weather and scenery.Nice and relaxing to watch.Wishing you and your family all the best in Canada.Will look forward to seeing your adventures from there.🥰
Thank you so much 😊
Good Luck to you and your family in Canada. Look forward to your future posts, also enjoy your new Lens. Keep well & stay safe 👍🇬🇧
Thanks David, very kind of you to say! Great to have you following the channel. More testing ton do on the lens but so far I love it. Cheers Rich
Good luck Richard on your new adventures in Canada. The lens looks promising. I am looking forward to the rumored 200-500 f4. All the best, brother.
Thanks Kevin, it's looking pretty good but a bit more testing to do before I get to grips with it properly, will do a review later on I am sure. Yep, that will be a beauty, but expensive I think, lol... And you my friend. R👍
Good luck in your new adventures. Will miss seeing you out and about but looking forward to seeing your new surroundings 😊
Thank you very much Gill, will miss you guys too. But we will be back, and with even more ideas and future projects all being well. x
Walked that stretch of coast a couple of years back, was stunning. Best of luck in Canada, and I look forward to seeing what new photography opportunities it opens up for you.
Thanks very much Ian, it's a cracking bit of coast and one which I'll miss loads. Cheers Rich
Wow Canada, all that beautiful wildlife and scenery lm sure you will settle in and enjoy the experience,. Looking forward to your new stuff, best wishes for the future.
I hope so too, can't wait to get out in to the field. Cheers Rich
Canada! WOW! Happy days buddy! Ooooh new lens, nice! Well I missed you in Cornwall so i'll have to get my arse out to my ancestral lands! lol 😂 .... Love to you and the family and safe travels my friend x JP
Thanks mate, always nice when you get a new bit of glass! That's a shame, get your behind out there, if I am around I'd love to meet up and have a session... You too mate and thanks very much. R👍
All the very best to you and your family in Canada, mate. Gonna miss your vlogs but looking forward to seeing what you get up to across the pond. Coincidentally, I will be in Canada myself for a holiday later in the summer so will probably bump into you (it’s not a very big country 😂)
Thanks very much Steve, always appreciated your support from when I started, lots coming on the channel all being well. Have a great time in Canada, where you going? You never no we might just do that, lol.. All the best Rich 👍
All the best to you and the family Richard, you'll love Canada, my wife and I have been there several times and we've never had a bad holiday we really envy you.
Thanks very much Nick, so much to explore and look forward to as a family not to mention for me as a wildlife photographer! Lots of new species to get used to but a bay wait. Such friendly people, had some lovely support from Canadians to which is lovely. All the best Rich
Good luck Richard on your new venture, I have the same combination, awesome optic I can just handhold it, unlike the 600 mm F4.0 L IS, which is a beast.
Thanks very much Adrian, hopefully a few videos coming soon! Yep, I’ve been there also with the EF 600 F4 Mk 1 and it’s a beast😂👍. Cheers Rich 👍
Hi Richard all the best with your trip and new adventure to Canada. My younger brother moved out there in May 2020 and loves it. He's always out on the lakes in his boat he bought... Great last video safe trip
Thanks very much Simon, we are all very excited now with just two weeks to go! Sounds like he’s having a great time! All the best Rich 👍
Safe travels Richard... I'll be down in Mullion in a couple of weeks time, so will check out your choughs...
Look forward to your first Canada vlog... hope all arrives there safely! Thanks Clive
Thanks Clive, you should see them as they are always around the same spot! Thanks for your wishes, all the best and enjoy your holiday. R👍
We are all servants to our destiny , and that includes change of country if need be. Good luck to you and your family Sir , and thank you for all you have shared with us.
Indeed we are, thanks very much for your kind message, all the very best to you and yours. Cheers Rich 👍
Good luck mate, hope it all works out for you..
Thanks very much indeed mate👍
Thanks for the videos over the past couple of years. Hope things are great for you over in Canada. Looking forward to seeing ten bears and elk. No pressure
Thanks Tony, no pressure at all, lol... Thanks very much indeed for the comments and support on the channel. Cheers Rich 👍
Very sad to see you go Richard, I’ve enjoyed your videos over the years, I was looking forward to your new woodland stuff the coming years, is that shelved or put on hold for now ( if that’s not too personal ).
Anyway, good luck, hope the move isn’t too stressful, all the best to you and your family, I’ll see you on the other side 😁
Thanks very much for all your support over the past few years, always remember the first subscribers.
It will be on hold until I get back but I've got some good people looking after the wood and will keep things ticking over until I get back. You to my friend, all the very best Cheers Rich
All the best with your move to Canada Rich, and really appreciate the support you have given me on RUclips over the years here in the UK. My only regret is we didn't get a chance to meet up in person. Can't wait to see see what vlogs you manage to get out in Canada. Cheers Keith
Much appreciated Keith, it's my pleasure, one things about the RUclips journey is that I get to know Top blokes like you, although we've not met I can already tell we'd get on really well. Maybe when I'm back we can get together for a session👍
@@RichardBirchett agreee mate you do meet some great people and agree I think we would get in well. We must definitely sort something when your back. All the best we will keep in touch anyway virtually for now.
We will do mate, for sure 💪🏻🙏👍
Good luck buddy! Canada will be great for sure!
Thanks very much indeed, can't wait to get there. Cheers Rich 👍
I also left the UK two weeks ago due to a breakup, probably for good. Now getting some good r&r back home in Finland. Lots to shoot here.
All the best Richard, sure you will see plenty of ospreys in Canada ;-), take care m8.
Thanks very much mate, I'll get to you one day! When I'm back it's on the list for sure. All the best mate and keep in touch 👍
Best of luck in Canada and the neoprene lens cover looks the same as the one I use, from Outdoor Photography Gear Ltd from Cheshire UK.
Thanks for the info Alan, it was such good quality, could of saved myself a tidy sum as the price is much cheaper and the product is of equal quality! Top gear. Thanks for your wishes. Cheers Rich
My my hasn’t the time come around quickly? I fully understand your nervous excitement, vast new country on a different continent - but what an adventure mate! Once the dust settles & you find your way around, I know you will love it; & as a well traveled man yourself that won’t take long. I wish you & the family all the very best in this next episode of your chapter of life, & look forward to your fist vlog from the other side of the pond. This vlog was great mate, particularly the choughs… I saw some on Skomer recently myself, but just too far away & hidden by the scrub grasses that I couldn’t get any shots of them. Glad you got to see the peregrine too.
All the very best mate!
Keep on keeping on!
Nick
It really has Nick, only seems like yesterday when you popped in for a chat and walk around the wood! And here we are less than 3 weeks to go! So kind of you to say mate, I really feel so pleased to have connected with people like yourself, such a great support and a new friend! Can't wait to get out in the wilds and spend time in nature without lots of other people, lol.... I'll try not to get too lost! Take care mate, and thanks R👍
@@RichardBirchett If you need someone to carrry your bags, lenses, I’m all over it! 🤣🤣🤣
Your my first Port of call mate 💪🏻👍
Hey Richard, I just got my hands on a Canon 200-400, It is beautiful. Sharp as a tack. Can't wait to get out and use it.
That’s awesome Mark, hope you got it at a good price? I’m itching to get out with mine again! Only used it for a day, lol… so didn’t get a great chance to test it! Will be soon. Cheers Rich 👍
We will be lucky to have you in Canada for a few years! Mind if I ask what part you at moving to? And of course your timing is perfect. It just happens to be Canada Day today! 🇨🇦
Thanks very much Jon, it's great to have some Canadian support and I can't wait to experience all the wonderful Wildlife your country has to offer. Of course, living in North York outside Toronto for 1 year, then on to Ottawa for 3 years. Happy Canada day to you. All the best Rich 👍
Beautiful coastline! Great shots you shared at the end. Do you miss the UK? I lived just west of London for a few years, loved it except the gloomy weather. Question about your camera gear, how did you get it to Canada? I am sending some equipment by transport, up to 3 months to get to the west coast of the US. Thought about 2-3 mail since I can only take so much as a carry on, but worried about check baggage. Thanks
Hi John, yes I am missing home quite a bit now after being here for 4 months. It's nice to try somewhere different but I'll always miss home, I'll be returning in summer 2027 so only 3.5 years to go, lol... I shipped the bulk of my gear via a shipping company with all out furniture etc and I took one large camera bag as carry on the aircraft which was very heavy but the size was within limits, didn't want to put it in to hold baggage, lol.. Thanks Rich 👍
@@RichardBirchett Thanks for the info about the camera equipment. At least for now Canada has an abundance of wildlife. Today I say a starling in my backyard, hope it stays in my yard and doesn't wander off and get shot. Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks for the review and hard work . - 2nd hand show up on in my place and now i thinking about lens ......... :) any update who making this lens cover ?
Thanks very much for watching & taking the time to leave a comment. I'm so pleased with it but gutted I've yet to test it further due to moving away, full review coming soon. Yes, it was made but Outdoor photography gear based in the UK, superb quality and much cheaper than Lenscoat ones. Cheers Rich
Richard, Simon d' Entemont is a resident Wildlife photographer in Eastern Canada. Not sure what part of Canada you are moving to? Thanks for your review of the 200-400. I am researching this lens and the new 100-300 2.8 and am leaning toward the 200-400 for both price and image quality, however, the reviews of this lens have been very few and far between. Keep up the great work in Canada.
Hi Mark, I follow Simon and really enjoy his content on his channel! He's doing really well, good on him! My pleasure, I've got lots more testing to go with it but so far I love it, I thought that too, not much on RUclips or blogs on it! It's a great lens and such a great focal length, plus the optics are awesome. Thanks again Rich 👍
@@RichardBirchett I'll be looking forward to your further testing. Thanks Richard.
Good luck in Canada. What’s happening to the wood while you’re away?
Thanks Jim, Lots will be on hold until I get back but I've got some good people looking after the wood and will keep things ticking over until I get back. Cheers Rich
Is this a permanent move? Just curious my friend. Well you will be closer to my home now. That's awesome. Still have not got a tragopan hide yet. But sure do appreciate your amazing reviews brother. Cheers 🍻
No, only be going for 4 years but who knows!!! Might pop over to the US when I'm there. Shame you've not taken the plunge, still not sure or have you found another? You too my friend. R
@RichardBirchett oh I'm sure I'm getting the tragopan. Just things have been pretty rough lately. Just trying to survive from paycheck to paycheck. But ya one of these days I will be ordering that v6 I think it is. Living right above the river and all the fields around me this year are all soybean. Which means photo opportunities of some big whitetail bucks chasing does. Maybe by fall I can get that blind. I wish you all the best and I'm sure you're going to have many amazing opportunities. Cheers 🍻
What do you think about shooting video with that lens? Do you have an EF-RF drop-in adapter with varaible ND in it? Or do you use an ND filter at all for video? I'm also thinking of buying that lens, but I'm wondering how that adapter will hold up to the weight of the lens. I myself use a drop in variable nd filter with a DO 400 mm II, but this lens is a bit smaller and lighter.
Hi Petril, I'm so impressed shooting video with this lens, both at F4 and at f5.6 with the 1.4x engaged and at f8 it's superb and the optical quality is amazing! I haven't used an ND filter in the adapters. However I do occasionally use the Drop-In Polarising filter when the situation dictates. Canon PL-C52. I'd imagine it would be absolutely fine and I wouldn't be to concerned about the weight of it.The Canon R Mount Adapter with Variable ND Filter Drop-In is designed for that purpose, I haven't seen any issues with people using it online. Hope that helps, thanks for watching. Cheers Rich
All the best with your defection to Canada, if the Canadian films are of equal quality to the UK ones I can’t wait.. What does this mean for the woodland project in Cornwall, have you sold it all? 👍🇬🇧/🇨🇦
Thanks very much mate, I shall return for sure but so looking forward to a new challenge. No, It will be on hold until I get back but I've got some good people looking after the wood and will keep things ticking over until I get back. Cheers Rich
Hi, did you find the company for the lens coat? 4:25 thanks
Yes I did it was Outdoor Photography Gear apparently, it really is a superb cover and much cheaper than the lenscoat one! The company is based in Warrington www.outdoorphotographygear.co.uk/ cheers Rich
Great video mate are you a full time photographer or do you have a different jobs cheers Adrian
Hi Adrian, yes now a full time Wildlife Photographer with a few days a month still in the Military as a reservist. Cheers Rich
@@RichardBirchett thanks for the reply mate and all the very best in Canada I used to live there playing rugby in Hamilton fabulous country
Hi Richard. What are your thoughts now after using the 200-400 for a few months? Do you recommend it or is the 100-500 a better buy? I can get a second hand 200-400 but have been hesitant. Cheers
Thanks very much for watching. To be honest I love them both but for different reasons. The 1-5 is my Go-To lens for the majority of my work, great AF, optics and IS plus at f7.1 you really do get some great sharp shots with that improved DOF. Saying that the 2-4 has an awesome zoom range, the added 1.4 Ext is a dream to use when that extra reach is needed. Combined with the superb optics and faster AF and better in low light it's hard to beat! If you have the option for both that would be great, but the 1-5 is probably more usable and cheaper. Unless you get the 2-4 at a bargin price. Best of luck whatever you decide, let me know how you get on. Cheers Rich 👍
Richard, could l just ask you, in your opinion is the Canon R7 a thumbs up or a thumbs down for Wildlife photography?
Hi Neil, to be honest I love the R7, it has limitations but as a birding camera with the added crop factor it's hard to beat, and for the price it's such a bonus. People say about the buffer etc but I've found it to be superb and shooting with CRAW you can gain added images without any noticeable loss in image quality. Cheers Rich
Hope you’ve got your bear spray.
Thanks Michael, I’ll be kitted out for sure 👍
What will happen to your wood project?
It will be on hold until I get back but I've got some good people looking after the wood and will keep things ticking over until I get back. Cheers Rich 👍
How come you’re moving to Canada Richard? I’m sure you’ll be back!
My wifes got a job there for 4 years, we will be back for sure. Cheers Rich
@@RichardBirchett well it will be an amazing opportunity and I hope you all have a wonderful 4 years! The wildlife will be incredible too. All the best, Leon.
Thanks Leon 🙏👍
Probably won't see, but we've got the same last names.
Obviously a Top chap then😀👍. Where you from?
@RichardBirchett we are in US, bit strange that the name originated in the UK.
Cheshire I believe.
Might be the Burchetts though.
My family are the only Birchett’s spelt that way in the UK! But the family has informed me there are quite a few in the US👍😀
My family are the only Birchett’s spelt that way in the UK! But the family has informed me there are quite a few in the US👍😀
@RichardBirchett we have quite a lot in the Midwest. Tennesse and Indiana mostly.
A new chapter Rich, hope to meet up when you get to Canada, show you long point area , lots of new birds you have my email
Sounds great Joe, I will certainly take you up on that kind offer, going to need some locsl knowledge. Been researching long point and it looks awesome in Spring & Autumn. Speak soon Rich 👍