BIRD Photography is HARD!! Sigma 150-600 and Canon 90D Field Test.
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- Sigma 150-600 & Canon 90D in the field, I had a lot of fun even though it was a big challenge to get enough content for this video. I hope you enjoy the video, what were some of your fails? Cheers, Duade
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Timestamps
0:00 Bird Photography Is Hard
0:42 90D & Sigma 150-600
1.45 Blue-banded Bee & Butterfly
2:53 Noisy Miner
4:00 Struggle
5:08 In the Field
6:03 Bluebell Flower
7:05 Yellow-tufted HE
7:56 Grey Shrike-thursh
8:42 Eastern Yellow Robin
9:52 Top of Warbys
10:31 Grey Shrike-thursh
11:21 Yellow-footed Antechinus
12:38 Dusky Woodswallow
13:43 Yellow-footed Antechinus
14:14 Thoughts
15:14 Conclusion
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Funny. Today I spent four hours in the forest and got no pictures. I heard birds, occasionally caught glimpses, but never got a clear shot. Glad I'm not alone!
You are not 🥳😂
Kevin, I feel your pain, I have been there. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade It got worse. I had been looking for a Leiothrix to no avail. When I pulled into my driveway, two of them were perched in our garden. As you can guess, they flew off before I got the car stopped.
Kevin, typical isn't it. Hopefully you get another opportunity, Cheers, Duade
@@kevins8575 Whenever God would exist, he's obviously a funny nerd sadist ... ;-)
And . . . this is EXACTLY why I follow you, Duade! It's easy for a novice birder/photographer like me to get discouraged when I set things up, only to not have much success. Your humility shines through . . . you are exactly right, social media is so full of people trying to convince other people they "have it all together." Posting your disappointments, your failures, your humanity, helps me be able to relate to you. I can't relate to someone who's got perfect iso and shutter speed and it's always the "golden hour" as they shoot. But, I think when you help us try to make the best of a less than perfect situation, that's when we can become real photographers. By the way, I bet we would all be interested in hearing about that "life-changing event" in your life seven years ago that got you on this path. Do tell!
Hugh, thank you very much for the support and the lovely feedback, I appreciate it. As for my life changing event, that needs some explanation so perhaps that will make for an interesting topic down the track. Cheers, Duade
I just started watching your videos recently and what I enjoy most is your honesty, determination and humble attitude about the quality of your work. I appreciate you being honest in saying that it is actually really difficult to come up with the right subjects to photograph. You don't make it sound easy to get a lot of shots as you alluded to in this video. I appreciate that you aren't the type to just give up in a hurry when you don't find the best subjects for photos in an hour or so. I like that you also show some of your less favorite shots to support the fact that it isn't easy to just get all perfect shots. You are a good encouragement to me to keep trying. Thank you for good video content.
Thanks James, yep, it can be very difficult walking around in the bush that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
I appreciate the documentation of photography struggles a lot. These days with high frame rates and cheap storage, when we see the images photographers choose to share it's easy to forget the overwhelming number of photos they didn't choose to share, and get discouraged when we have only a few keepers ourselves. You also can't see how much time a photographer spent to get those keepers either, even in a short RUclips video, since nobody will upload their entire outing, just the points of interest. It's good to be reminded that photography takes a lot of time, a lot of work, and a lot of shots, and that it's normal to go out and come home without anything worth sharing, even for the pros.
James, thanks for the feedback and comment. I agree with everything you have said. Cheers, Duade
Struggles here in the UK are only exacerbated by our distinct lack of wildlife making those 'chance finds' even rarer. This year, with the pandemic, the outdoor spaces we have are now filled with people and it's really hard to find somewhere quiet too!
Ben, that does sounds like a struggle, I guess it makes those successes even sweeter when they do happen. Cheers, Duade
I photograph in the peak district a few times a week and sometimes I wonder where birds actually hang about.
Always see deer but birds aren't as easy to find in the countryside as you'd imagine.
But then I'm not the most stealthy person 😄
I couldn't agree more. I live in the UK and always blown away by the stunning birds and wildlife found in warmer places. I would get a 5/600 prime tomorrow if I lived there with all those opportunities for colourful and stunning pics!
Completely disagree .. Am also in the Uk .. I always find something . then again i never stick to one subject
Another UK photographer here defending my home turf haha. Plenty of wildlife in and around my area (Manchester). Everything from birds of prey to woodpeckers, foxes and badgers, deer, kingfishers, dragonflies, butterflies... We have plenty to photograph, just need to find the right locations!
I have the same combo and I've been waiting for this video for ages, I'm glad you find a way to make it this detailed even with the struggles you have had. Love your shots and the diversity, I'm a bird photographer too but I also like to photograph other type of wild life and I got very excited every time some unexpected animal appears around me when I'm looking for birds.
Very good shots, I'm learning a lot from your videos.
Ricardo, that is great to hear, I am really enjoying photographing other things apart from birds. Cheers, Duade
Duade, thanks again for putting together such great videos. It takes a lot of time to do this. And I appreciate that you keep it real. I’ve come to an attitude of delight if I see birds or can even get any decent photos. This is followed by utter amazement that even after all these years I still manage to see and photograph a new bird or creature I haven’t seen before, sometimes even here in my own yard. On my hikes I spend a lot of time listening and observing. I learn a lot, like which birds do and don’t like each other, who hangs out together and who’s solitary, who’s curious and comes and observes me. From your videos I also learn about your Australian wildlife and beautiful birds, even if your trek resulted in only a few photos to share. Well worthy of my time investment and learning. So thanks again. Look forward to future videos.
Thanks for sharing your experience, I agree it is really important to watch and listen and learn bird behaviour. It helps to try and predict where they may go etc. Cheers, Duade
This video makes me remember a lot of situations I experienced in Amazon. Here we always found birds in the canopy of the forest and you are on the ground. A lot of forest species are also photophobic and always avoid light and just remain inside the dense vegetation. I can't remember how many times I wake up very early, walk all day in a place with hundreds of species and come back without any photo. Bird photography is always about this. We have amazing days, but we certainly experience a lot of days that we listened to a lot of birds but had no chances for photos. Your video, as always, is awesome!
Tomaz, sounds like a lot of work but I bet you get a great high when you get a shot. Thanks for sharing, Cheers, Duade
This is the exact combination of camera-lens that I'm contemplating. What a wonderful video, Duade. Thanks!
Excellent video Duade. I just started following your channel last month. It's nice to see your journey to get the photos as well as the end product, and all the work that is put into it, whether achieving the 'perfect shot' or not. I love how you show the raw file and then the crop and post processing. I also appreciate that you use a variety of gear, including the stuff that is generally more attainable than the latest mirrorless gear. Great work, I'll be sure to keep watching your content.
I'm glad you found the channel and you are enjoying it. I am happy to try the older more affordable gear as well. Cheers, Duade
Duade, another great and honest video. I’m not known for my patience, but I think any day spent in nature is better than one in an office! I’m learning to appreciate just being in the moment and enjoying the bird. Even if I can’t get a good shot of him. Doubt I’ll ever make it to Australia, so it so nice to see the birds in your photos! Thank you!
That is great to hear, I got sucked into taking photos for likes etc and is quickly ruined the process as I was purely focused on getting a shot to share. Now I take photos for me and enjoy the process regardless of the result. It is a much nicer way to enjoy your time. Cheers, Duade
Love this. I think we all have the same problem. I've overcome this by keeping in mind that I can always switch what subjects i'm looking for (I often carry a 2nd body so it's easy to change context while i'm out). I'll often head out looking for wildlife and come back with a lot of landscape, macro, or just some BS photos. Of course, I'm not confined to testing anyone's equipment or producing any particular theme of content. Glad you posted this anyways as it's always entertaining. Oh, this 'stalk hunting' is how I take all of my photos. I'll occasionally sit or squat in the woods but only for a moment; I love it.
Ryan, sounds like you have a wonderful method for enjoying your photography. I have recently started to diversify what I take photos of and it's been great. Cheers, Duade
Great video, as always! It is nice to see the real side of bird photography and still making the most of it. Here in the US the struggles are the same, but always rewarding when you come home with a few images that turned out. Again, Great video!!
Thanks Jason, I think we all struggle at times and that is what keeps us coming back. Cheers, Duade
Great vid! Very relatable. Sometimes I have a streak of frustrating shoots where I just can't find good shot opportunities, then I'll have an amazing shoot that reminds me why I love wildlife photography so much. I'm a 90D user, I really enjoy the camera!
James, thanks for sharing, yes the struggles are what keeps us coming back. Cheers, Duade
90d, which lens ,you use for wildlife
100% with you on this one. The struggle makes that one good shot so much more rewarding. If there's none, well there's always tomorrow i guess. Great topic, Cheers.
Jordan, the struggle is probably also part of the attraction, the harder something is the more satisfaction we get when it comes together. Cheers, Duade
That's just how wildlife photography goes! I love that lens. Thanks for sharing!
Jon, my pleasure, a great value lens that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
Great video, and the bee and butterfly shots were great. I can relate to the difficulties. One time in Toolangi, I heard many birds as I was walking around but saw nothing apart from one thornbill in the car park :).
Lachlan, I think we have all been there, part of the fun and challenge of our wonderful hobby. Cheers, Duade
The struggle is real! I think that is what makes the success even sweeter. Birds are a challenge on a good day. Thanks for the perspective!
Jim, couldnt agree more, Cheers Duade
Duade, that was perhaps in my opinion one of your top five videos! You showed what it's really like in the outdoors. I recently got permission to photograph a pair of American bald eagles at a brand new location. No type of cover near their roosting tree and they are young and very skittish of any movement. I guess I got to used to my other eagle spots that the birds completely ignore people and you can shoot all day. These two birds are reminding me of who's really in charge of their behavior and making me work for any decent shot I get. So far on outing eagles 1 me 0. Please keep of the excellent work and reminding us we are only the photographers, the subjects are still in charge and the STARS of the show.
Guy, I couldn't agree more and that is the challenge I suppose. Great to hear you are enjoying yourself. Cheers, Duade
Another great video Duade thanks from Canada
Ronald, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for sharing the struggles so us newbies can better calibrate our expectations as we start out!
Colin, that was the hope, Cheers, Duade
Swallows, marsupials, and shrikes! I think we were spoiled for wildlife Duade. Thanks for such a huge effort. The results were more than worth it for this viewer!
Thanks Andrew yes, the is always a highlight. Cheers, Duade
Got to say Duade a day like that up here in the U.K. would be considered a good session for me. Last weekend had one of those " right place right time" moments securing one of my best bird images for months it's a long hard slog at times in this part of the world but it makes those success's hell of lot sweeter ! Keep up the good work mate.👍
Glenn, great to hear your persistence paid off with your shot. It does make it all worthwhile. Cheers, Duade
Really enjoyed watching this video, including the footage and images about the little critter with big ears. Nice one!
Thanks Caroline, yeah, the Yellow-footed Antechinus is a very cute little critter. Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade. You are definitely correct in saying not every session is going produce epic shots. Keep the expectations on the lower side and just have fun. You had some great shots of other critters so all in all it was a good session. I have to admit it is hard to go back to the dslr after shooting with a mirrorless system. Hitting focus definitely is harder on the DSLRs - but not impossible. I really enjoy these types of videos though. I could really get a sense of how hot it was. You could see in the 3rd session you were more relaxed and lowered the expectations and it worked. We can all learn from this.
Thanks, Scott.
Thanks Scott, I appreciate the feedback and yes, the third session was fun even though it didn't result in lots of shots. Cheers, Duade
Nice to see even the pro's get down days, not that I'd wish it on you. If it was always easy, everyone would be out there doing it. Great video Duade, thank you.
Great to see this video as I sometimes get disheartened when I can't get a single decent shot. First heavy snow in the Scottish Highlands this weekend so my bird feeders have gotten busy with a few varieties again. Really do love that wee Antechinus though. So cute!
Thanks May, yes, the weather can make things very difficult, great to hear you have a few birds turning up. Cheers, Duade
Bird photography here in the far North (Finland) can often be quite a struggle, so I really sympathised with you Duade. At this time of year, we have only a few precious hours of any kind of daylight, and most of the birds have migrated to the South, so there can be real struggle to get any bird shots at all. My personal solution is dual: I feed birds in our garden, so I'll get to see at least some common winter birds daily, waiting for a day when there would be some real sunlight, too. (It has been a really long week of dark, overcast skies and some snowfall most recently.) Secondly, I just try to accept the nature as it is; for example, I do more winter landscape photography at this time of year. It is cold, dark, everything hibernates - so does my bird photography hobby. I am just happy that I am not a pro, and my livelihood is not dependent on getting those great shots. The very dry, hot Australian wilderness environments you walked look like so exotic, and almost like a total opposite to what we have now here - but the challenge still stays the same!. Thanks - and please keep up the good work!
Thanks Frans, sounds like a real challenge to live with so little sunlight. I guess at some times of the year the sun hardly goes down which would be its own challenge. Glad to hear you are still enjoying photography even if the opportunities are slim. Cheers, Duade
Thank you, Duade Your videos have always been useful and enjoyable. I personally watch them more than once because of the useful information and details they contain for photographing wildlife. I have a Canon 90D camera with a Sigma 150-600 lens, and I have benefited a lot from your videos. Finally, many thanks and appreciation to you. Please continue uploading. Great videos thanks again.
Congratulations from France for your RUclips Channel 👏🏻 and thank you very much for the before and after raw file, it's very interesting 🙏🏻 !!!
It is my pleasure; I a hope all is well in your part of the world. Cheers, Duade
Nice video. This is the kind of opportunistic photo session that I like, off the beaten track, accepting the risk of failure when visiting new places without prior scouting or lack of detailed information. People do not realize how hard it can be to come home with photos that have most of the elements that you want; sharp, light, posture, background, detailed, and depicting the natural behavior or action.
Thanks Tord, you explained the difficulty perfectly, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for another enjoyable video Duade! It’s heading into winter here in the US and bird photography opportunities really slow down for me. But one must still get out and try. It looked to be a little warm and you were killing me with those boots. I just can’t wear boots on a hot day.
David, yes, I must admit the boots did get a little hot and uncomfortable in the end. Good luck in the cold. Cheers, Duade
Hahaha - laughed with the out take and thought the same thing! Great to have honest videos that share the whole a learning journey. That it is often hard! But then there are also those golden moments.
Thanks Denise, it sure is difficult at times, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
Great video! I do struggle w my same setup 90d w the sigma 150+600 w focus and having mirrorless camera for landscapes I miss the real time exposure. It’s a lot fun to use and doesn’t break the budget! Really enjoy watching u use different setups especially the budget combos. The high end setups are no brainers. 🍻
Yes, it is always fun trying out the older gear that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
Learned everything I know so far with the 90D and Sigma 150-600.
Thank you for sharing your challenges. If it were easy, there would be no challenge.
This hobby gives me another reason to be where I enjoy most.... outside.
Thank you!
Great to hear you are enjoying your kit and I totally agree. Cheers, Duade
lovely video, love it so much. and yes in my 17 year in bird photography i had many days with big big disappointments and just like you i start to focus on butterflies, dragonflies and little lizards. one of my biggest struggles was with a particular Osprey that use to perch so close and easy to spot in a certain area in the water front, many of my local birding group use to report it to me and take fabulous time with it taking many stunning closeups and action shots, but whenever i go just can't find it. yes this kept on for 3 years or so, i find many anywhere else, but that on was so hard for me to see. glad that changed last October and WOW WOW such a friendly one allow me to get zillions of closeups and head shots.
got busy in the garden with weavers and sunbirds, will pay it another visit soon.
Isnt that wonderful that you found an accommodating bird. We don't really get Ospreys here, so I have only had one real encounter with them a number of years ago. Hopefully one day I will get up north and see them again. Cheers, Duade
I really enjoyed this video and got really inspired by it. Great stuff!
Great to hear Terence, Cheers, Duade
Great video, with some nice shots, thanks for sharing.
Peter, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade, this video is very encouraging as I struggle to get bird shots most of the time, this week i went out to a place that I researched and they said there plenty of birds, but I couldn’t get a single shot, fortunately i went to an other location which wasn’t so far and i got much luckier. Many thanks for your videos.
Ali, it is my pleasure, I too struggle a lot and it really is key to find locations that are suitable for photography. Many spots are good for birdwatching but not so good for photography. Half the battle is finding these good spots. Cheers, Duade
Great video, Duade! You are right on the mark -- I can always find something to shoot when I go out, but that does not mean I get the best photos every time I go out. Last weekend I got out and got a few photos I was happy with, but it was an overcast, blustery time to be out, and there were no birds. Still, I got a couple of images I liked -- of some wood fungi and some rose hips -- a type of berry that grows here.
But today I had a great day. It was still blustery, but the sun was shining and I found several species of birds and was quite happy with the images I got -- I am processing them now.
By the way, I was shooting with my Canon 90D and Tamron's 150-600 G2.
Happy shooting, and thanks, as always, for the quality videos you put out.
Ted, thanks for sharing your experience, sounds like you really enjoy yourself which is what is important. Yes, having other interests outside birds helps when there are no birds to find. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for sharing this video Duade. As a budding bird photographer, what I took from this is that perseverance is key, in order to get photos you are happy with. Knowing that someone with your experience also struggles, at least gives others like myself some perspective on "keeper rates" when coming home empty handed (which currently in my case is more often than not). But Rome wasn't built in a day, right?
Marcus, exactly, I think the struggle is what keeps us coming back as getting that good shot is very rewarding. Cheers, Duade
The struggle makes the good shots that much more rewarding!
I couldn't agree more, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for producing these videos that share your real-world experience with all of these different lenses and cameras. All of this information is so helpful when we are picking out our next lens. Currently shooting with the R6 and the rf100-400mm and very happy with the combo. I have the A7iv on pre-order to update my A7iii. Lots of good cameras and lenses out there right now! I've been curious about the 90d and the crop factor advantage as a possible extra camera body.
Forrest, great to hear you are enjoying your gear, I think Canon will release an APSC mirrorless in 2022 so it probably makes sense to wait for that so you can use it with your RF100-400. Cheers, Duade
Had my 150-600 a few months now duade, after watching one of your vids.....it is awesome...cheers
Great to hear Denis, Cheers, Duade
Love the format of this video. I’m out here in Florida chasing turkeys around with at 70-300 on a canon rebel t6i. I’m having fun getting some cool shots now and then and learning the whole time.
Just found you channel searching for 90D/Sigma 150-600 content. Great videos and I have subbed your channel now. I just got my 90D 2 months ago and still getting used to it honestly. It is making really yearn for the R5 to be totally honest as I have been struggling with the same focusing issues you mention on the 90D. It is a very capable body but you just can't compare it to the R5/R6 technology that everyone raves about in the birding circles.
Thanks, yes, the AF is great, and I do hope that Canon release the 90D Mirrorless body this year, that would be the ideal upgrade for you. Cheers, Duade
Another excellent video! I am just an amateur wildlife photographer and often forget to alter one or more of my settings! The most frustrating thing though, is when I am just about to press the shutter button and someone appears and frightens off the bird or animal. Grrr! I did love that little yellow footed antechinus - have never heard of them before but they look so sweet! Comforting to know that it is not just me that struggles with finding subjects to photograph - the past few months it seems to have gone very quiet bird and animal-wise in my part of the UK. :(
Oh yes, I have crawled and stalked waterbirds for hours only to have an off-leash dog run towards the birds scaring them off. Yes, the little Antechinus is very cool, sorry to hear about the lack of birds in your part of the world. Cheers, Duade
I’m completely a hobbyist but I shoot a lot of birds and flying insects and I totally feel your pain! Focussing before something flies off is a true struggle. It must be even worse for film shooters. I’d love to have a go with that lens you’re using in this vid 🤩
Sounds like a lot of fun but very challenging. It is a good lens for its price. Cheers, Duade
👍👍Very informative video with a nice blend of personality!
Thanks Mark, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Another great video Duade,
I have just about given off of walking to see what I can photograph. Like you have shown it's often alot of walking for few images. But there are those days, far and few between, when a good opportunity presents itself.
Thanks for working with the 90d and Sigma 150-600. I had the hots for a 90d or a 7dii and went with the 7dii. Your doing a fine job of making the Sigma attractive.
Yes it can be a real challenge that is for sure, I guess its nice to change things up to stay fresh. The 7D2 is a great camera, Cheers, Duade
The bee photo is great, Duade.
Thank you, I did enjoy photographing the Bee. Cheers, Duade 👍
This video was very reassuring Duade, so thank you! My frustrations recently are for a different reason. I’m pretty new to bird photography, I shoot with a Canon 60D and sigma 150-600mm sports lens. The lens is a recent addition and I’ve been frustrated as it is just too heavy. I can’t shoot hand held with it at all and after using it my hands and wrists are in pain for a couple of days. I’m thinking I need to sell it and just go for the contemporary, so it was nice to see that being used by you in this video! Thank you again!
Shanyn, sorry to hear the pain you are getting with the sport lens, it sure is a heavy lens. The contemporary is 1kg/2.2lbs lighter but still has some weight too it. You could always look at a monopod to assist with the weight of the Sport if you wanted to keep it. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for showing us what it is really like out in the field and how to take shots that were not your primary targets. Back in December, I drove nearly 400 miles to a dark sky location and spent the night in the cold waiting for the clouds to dissipate so I could take some star photos. The clouds refused to cooperate but I did end up with a stunning landscape image about a half hour after sunrise and even better, I captured a pack of coyotes stalking a herd of antelope. Nothing went as planned on that trip but the images I ended up with are some of the best I have ever taken.
What a great story and shows how photography really is an adventure and unless you are out there you cannot capture these moments. Thanks for sharing, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for sharing the struggles! I like like in this video you showed the overexposed pictures! I think you also featured it in one of the earlier tutorials and it was a gamechanger for me to be able to get any half-decent shots of small grey-ish birds perched high on the trees, like dollarbirds, eastern yellow robins or golden whistlers. But I'm just a casual birder and most of the experience for me is just exploring our beautiful bushland or coastal areas. If I manage to get some shots of 5-6 interesting birds for my collection and to submit to iNaturalist, I'm more than happy!
Thanks for sharing, that is great to hear, sounds like you love being out in nature like I do. Cheers, DUade
I always enjoy watching your videos and I learn a lot from your testing in the field. Would you be doing testing and recommendations for the best wildlife shots?
Hi Sochenda, I think just about any modern camera and telephoto lens are capable of taking nice shots. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Great video. Its videos like this that can separate you from a lot of other channels
and thank you for the kind feedback, Cheers, Duade
Great video. You’re absolutely right, and I think it’s very important to share especially for new photographers that the struggles are real! Personally, I’ve found photography is 90% patience some days lol. That goes for landscape, wildlife, and yes, definitely bird. And then there’s going to be those shots you think you got for sure, only to find out when you get back home that it’s just not as sharp as you want…I had a great chance on a walk last winter on Calgary’s (Alberta, Canada) path way along the river when I looked up and noticed a bald-headed eagle right above me…They for sure don’t like being watched, and he took off did a loop over the river and back over me. I had the camera set, and ready and fired away. Another person walking behind me actually said “I hope you got that!”. But when I got home, all of the shots were just a bit too soft. That’s with a big bird! It definitely happens. So, I feel your struggle in this video with bush, trees, and tracking even smaller birds with a 600mm reach. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Andrew, great story and I totally agree, I guess the challenge is what keeps us coming back. Cheers, Duade 👍
Amazing sharing of real experience.
Jimmy, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for sharing another wonderful video, endeed bird photography is hard but satisfying when you get a good picture 🐦😁👍
Miguel, yes it does make it satisfying when you get a nice shot, Cheers, Duade
I would say the Antechinus pictures alone were well worth the time and effort. Fun video, thanks.
Yes, the was a highlight and I had a lot of fun with them. Cheers, Duade
Same issues in Canada - good and bad days - I also started photographing insects and plants and animals - good to be out there
Rob, totally agree, any day in the field is better than a day at work. Cheers, Duade
Great video again Duade. I see the critters I want to photo all the time but when I get the camera out, they disappear. Thats what I like about wildlife photography....the struggles and the journey is what makes me get out another day.
John, I couldn't agree more, Cheers, Duade
Good Video Duade. I do a lot of photography travelling to and from Spain, only it is like someone is watching, I get to a special place and without warning it rains. The rain in Spain falls mainly where I am. Last trip it was fog when I was looking for stork behaviour.
I can relate to so much of what your experienced. Thanks!
Thanks Joe, glad you could relate to the video, Cheers, DUade
This is a very good video , a true representations of what it is really like out there in the field to capture anything useful, well done nice to see an honest video , it took me 3 months to get a nice shot of a pine marten at night in the dept of winter here in Ireland 🇮🇪.
Thanks Martin, yes it can be a real challenge that is for sure, congrats on the Pine Marten after all that effort. Cheers, Duade
I love how you show the reality of bird photography. For me the same thing, when i enter a forest oftentimes it's simply not possible to get close enough to the subject. However, places where there's a lot of human activity like many parks in Florida, wow, I've had to back up! Also thumbs up for using some gear that many of us may purchase, I'm using a high end mirrorless now but started with a Canon 80D. A video that'd be very interesting and helpful would be on on cropping. I know it seems a simple subject but often even I struggle after years of photography to make this choice. How much to include of the environment, aspect ratio and vertical or horizontal are all good questions. Thanks again for posting another great journey.
Thanks Rob, great to hear others have the same issues I do. Cropping is an interesting topic, and I may look at a video on composition. I personally think after all these years you should ultimately crop the image to what pleases you. If you like it then that is the right crop. :-) Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Yes, nearly all the really detailed shots of birds were taken either in my backyard or in urban areas where the wildlife was accustomed to humans. In my backyard i even setup some reflector cards, it made for interesting studio looking photos but I thought it was un-natural and that didn't please me, other people seemed to like them more. Very true the crop thing should be personal choice, I do through different moods too with editing, sometimes dark and moody and other times much more vibrant and cheerful. Environmental shots are really the way to go when you're walking the forests and can't get close, oftentimes the bird is a small part of the photo but still brings it together and those types of shots I really enjoy. I even had an early morning waking up to see some eagles but it was foggy as heck, however some geese flew from the pond and I shot a photo with the fog, I really love the mood it created even though I never did see the eagles that morning. Thanks again for the content and love your honesty on the channel.
Rob my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
I would usually fail at moving subjects. Because I like when the birds fly. I'd like to get a clear shot. Of the flying past me. I had to go into the 90. D. And adjust the tracking and some other things to actually pull off that picture. I managed to get it and I'm excited about it and if it all goes well I'll do it again.
New viewer. Loved the content. Well shot. I am loving the Woodswallow shot!
Is this the sport or the contemporary lens?
Thanks.
Thanks Alex-Dencor, this was the contemporary version. I did a review of the lens here ruclips.net/video/0bqIgpX9Lvk/видео.html Cheers, Duade
I really enjoyed this video. It’s nice to see someone not using cutting edge equipment and still get decent shots. I like to walk around and shoot birds. It’s not ideal for getting a lot of great images but it avoids boredom. I use an R6 with the Sigma lens with decent results. I have not actually had much luck acquiring the Canon RF 100-500 here in the US. I have had it back ordered for months. The Sigma is sharp and focuses relatively well. The stabilization is nothing to write home about but it helps a bit. I have developed an useful workflow combining Topaz Gigapixel with Topaz Sharpen so that the 20mp resolution isn’t really an issue. I also shoot sometimes with a Panasonic G9 (same resolution) with the Panasonic Leica 100-400mm and get nice results with a similar workflow. I do have to be more aware of ISO with the G9. To me the important thing is having the R6’s Eye Detect AF of the G9’s Animal Detect. My wife and I went to Mexico last week on a cruise and I took an older camera just in case something came up and ended up seeing quite a few interesting birds at one stop. I only had a shorter lens but it worked well enough as the birds weren’t very skittish. What I noticed reviewing the images was that in many of the shots the birds were slightly soft. Especially the birds in flight. With my other 2 cameras the birds would have been sharp in the majority of the images. My feeling is that focus system is the biggest factor for me. I would miss live exposure as well.
Rod thanks for sharing your experience, I appreciate it, its a shame the RF100-500 is so delayed as its a wonderful lens. Yes, I struggle when going back to a DSLR after using the eye af. Cheers, Duade
Love your work Duade. It's really ggod that you post the same struggles that we all have. For me the Eastern Whip Bird is my illusive nemasis. I can hear it, I see it moving in the bushes, and to date I just can't get an image. It will come, and it's thanks to contibutors like yourself, and this video, that keeps those hopes of all of us alive. Thanks mate, from me here in Newy
Andrew, yes, the Whipbird is the nemises of many, I am still to get the shot I want. Cheers, Duade
I can empathize with your experience. Went out kitted up looking for birds, but no luck. Fortunately I had my macro lens in my backpack and ended up with some pleasing shots of wildflowers, including a blue bell as you did, also with a 90D. Enjoyable video as always.
Chris, yes, we are lucky to have such amazing flora in this country that I have long overlooked. I am making a point of trying to learn more about the bush then just birds. Cheers, Duade
I own the 70D... And the 150-600mm contemporary. A true match made in heaven!
Struggles make the good ones even better. I just got back from Northern Kruger Park. Eight days, awesome. You have to stay in your truck and keep to the roads so you are limited insofar as angles and distances. Took 2 cameras 5d mk11 and 7d mk11. Covered 28-400mm. If you condensed the successful moments I reckon 5-10% of the time was “productive”. 100% of the time was, however, awesome.
Back again in March, as I like to do at least a week during each season.
Tom, sounds like a fun experience and great to hear you really enjoyed yourself. I hope to get to Africa one day. Cheers, Duade
So as a hobbyist landscape or street photographer, I don’t always get to shoot photos when everything is right. I usually plan days ahead for a set time due to get around other commitments. And sometimes (most times) it’s the wrong lighting or nothing interesting happens to capture. Can be frustrating, but I learn something every time :) I love your videos! Inspiring me to get into wildlife
Mark, yes, I think we can all relate to your story. Be careful with wildlife, once you start it can be very difficult to stop. Cheers, Duade
It's nice to know that my struggles aren't unique. There are days when I get home and wonder why I even took my camera, but for me being out in nature cheers me up, even if I can get frustrated at times. I'm just about to wrap up and have a walk round here in the UK with snow, ice and sub zero temperatures to see if I can get some interesting photos.
Paul, thanks for sharing and I agree, I hope you had fun out in those cold conditions, Cheers, Duade
After a purchase of the Sigma 150-600c to use with my crop-sensor Sony A6000 I'm just learning how tricky photographing birds can get. Unless you're one of those maniacs who wakes up at dawn in a bird sanctuary you're usually shooting in afternoon sunlight, which always presents problems. I've been trying to capture the ongoing battle in my backyard between my two cats and a pair of mockingbirds. Patience and persistence... along with experimenting with shutter priority, manual and even some auto. I'm not confident with the Auto focus tracking but I really struggle with manual focus while I'm trying to hold that super long lens on the subject.
Great video.
I was at my local camera shop today for a new bag, and they had this lens used in EF mount. On the strength of your several videos about it, it took me about 3 seconds to decide to purchase it. The only cameras I had to attach it to, though, were my 5D classic (which I had with me) and a T3i which I'm coming to realize just isn't any good. However, they also had a used 70D in absolutely pristine shape for cheap. I was thinking of an 80D, but the "bird in the hand" won out and I brought that home with me as well.
I stopped on the way home at a local nature preserve and took some shots with the 5D and this lens, and they came out pretty well! Can't wait to try it with the 70D. 🙂 Will see how things go, and maybe save up for an R7 later. Cheers, mate!
So realistic! Thank you! I thought I'm the only one struggling finding wildlife... 😊
Marian, I think every wildlife photographer struggles at times. Cheers, Duade
Thank you very much, great video.
It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
I have often thought if not for my interest in hiking and nature, might have given up on bird photography a few times. I have travelled to very well known bird photography locations around me, only to return disappointed as the conditions were not suitable, or the birds just kept landing at the wrong spots. Over time I have learnt to just wind up my gear and enjoy the nature about me when this happens. Thank you for sharing your experience.
It sounds like you have a great attitude which is what is important. It would be too easy to get frustrated and upset if you had to get good shots every time. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, I hope you're well. I managed to shoot some Antechinus in the bush near Chiltern. They are fast movers that's for sure. My challenge is shooting Azure Kingfishers. It's not that there aren't any but more that they perch in spots where I can't get a clear shot. Anyway, I'll keep trying. Thanks for another great video. All the best, Brian.
I am with you on the Azure, I have spent a lot of time chasing them and they can be a real challenge. Wonga Wetlands is a great place but trying to get them in the open on a nice perch is a real challenge. Cheers, Duade
I might be buying that lens soon!!
Thanks for showing us how you have days where it's frustrating. I was out yesterday and tried to get some bird shots and failed miserably, its silly but it's kind of reassuring to know that it happens to others. I think photography is a numbers game the more you take the higher the percentage of success. However if I can't find anything I'll just photograph anything and concentrate on a good photo regardless of the subject. Got some good shots of Mexican orange blossom, ? Lol... Thanks for the vlog take care.
Peter, it's my pleasure, we all struggle and that is part of wildlife photography. As long as I am out with my camera I am happy and I will also photograph flowers etc. Cheers, Duade
Thoroughly enjoyed the video, thanks!! I have enough difficulty getting photos of North American Bison, let alone a small, fast moving bird! Thanks again for the video, I'm screwing up the courage to make bird photography my next project...patience, I must learn patience!😳
Rick, be careful with birds, once you start you cannot stop. Good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade
I enjoyed the video it was real life shooting, here in Canada it is hard to get birds shots haft of the time, please keep up the great work.👍
Thanks Doug and Sue, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
I just spent a full day hearing loads of birds but getting absolutely nothing worthwhile here in the UK this is the reality of wildlife photography at times , basically enjoy being out in the wild and anything else is a bonus 😄👍
Great video!
Thanks John, Cheers, Duade
Lovely video dear Daude, it always happens and need to be Persistence with our Passion. Many days i have come home without a single shot but i realized it gave me lot of Patience which i believe a great gift with Wildlife Photography. Now i can just stand in any place for hours Patiently.
Jai, you make a wonderful point, patience is a virtue that is a very important skill that wildlife photographers must have. Cheers, Duade
Awesome content Duade. I think someone mentioned before : It would be really nice a video with the r6 and this lens ( sigma 150-600C ) . A lot of us cant get the hands on a canon RF 100-500 L . So it would be very helpful to see the r6 + sigma 150-600 combo. If it can reach 12fps with the mechanical, if the motors inside the lens can keep up with the autofocus of the camera etc. Thanks a lot for the content anyway.
Jin, I will be sure to try it with a mirrorless body, Cheers, Duade
I've been struggling a lot this year, even with my 5D MKIV and 300mm F2.8, using the 2x extender. I went to a location that used to have nearly 100 Bald Eagles. In the past, I've counted as many as a dozen flying at the same time. Some will fly right over your head with a fish in it's talon. Some shots you can get will be of the bald eagle catching a fish in the water below.
However this year, perhaps because it was a little warmer than usual, I didn't get nearly as many opportunities. One opportunity saw a Bald Eagle flying directly towards me with a fish in it's talon but I never achieved focus. Later I looked and realized that I had a setting wrong from my previous shoot.
One thing we have different than you is the weather. We have a few inches of snow on the ground and are expecting more, up to 8 inches. It's not even winter yet. Anyway, good video and as usual good explanations of successes and failures!
Thanks for sharing your struggles, yes, we are heading into the dreaded hot weather of summer. Cheers, Duade
The R6 with the Sigma 150 -600 is my go to combination for birds and wildlife
Barry, great to hear, Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, just found your channel and funnily enough I was up at Wilpena Pound on the weekend and managed to photograph a Grey Fantail, it was hard as he seemed to like the prickly complicated bushes and he bounced around all over the place. I only have a Sigma 70-300mm and I had it on my 5D MK4 not my 7D Mk 2 which would have been more helpful, but I was happy with the shots for my level of competence. Got some easy pickings of a couple of ravens and a noisy miner at the cafe. Just subscribed, really enjoyed your video, look forward to watching more. Hoping for a Tamron 600mm for xmas, left enough hints....
Lisa, sounds awesome, would love to visit that part of the country at some stage. Good luck with the Christmas present :-)
Great video again Duade - I really enjoy watching your fieldwork, both successful and less so. Particularly liked this video as I have the 90D, with a canon 100-400 MkI, and am looking to upgrade the lens to either Tamron or Sigma 150-600 or the Canon 100-400MII plus extender (but much more expensive). I would appreciate your thoughts. Many thanks
G'day James, thanks for your comment. The Sigma is the best value lens for that reach. The Canon 100-400 is a beautiful lens and will work with the converter. If you plan on getting the R7 or mirrorless APSC I would wait for my next video on AF before purchasing the Sigma. Cheers, Duade
Getting good shots of the Carolina Chickadee is a struggle for me. The little birds are very quick and seldom sit still for more than two or three seconds. I don't know how many photos I have deleted of empty tree limbs and tail feathers only!
I could create entire albums of the perfect perch without anything on it :-)
That little marsupial is really cute. Love the ears!
Thanks Theo, yes they are very cute, Cheers, Duade
I remember commenting over a year ago that the 90d and sigma 150-600 was my exact setup
It is a great kit that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
Your video could not have been better, thank you! I own the 150-600 and usually use a T5i or 6D with it. They do not track birds as well as I would like, so I am pondering the possibility of the 90D. It is almost half the cost of a R6, so it's a lot to think about. My career was working for a large photo school and now in retirement it is only a hobby. If you have used the R6 also I would like your thoughts on that. Thanks again!
Patience and timing. I've gone on long walks and have gotten nothing. Other times, I'd get out of the car and have a great subject in my lens within a minute.
Thanks Roger, that is the joy of photography isnt it, we just never know. Cheers, Duade
¡Gracias!
Thanks Rodrigo, I really appreciate the support, Cheers, Duade
Here we only have cold weather and rain at the moment (wintertime) so it's more sitting in house instead of out with a camera :) Nice video again thank you very much.
Hans, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade