My bag is a lot slimmer than yours Jan, I dont use flash for birding, I have a Tamrac bag that takes my 5DSR or 5D4 attached to a 1.4x and my 500 f4 mk2, other items carried on the bag include Bushnell 10x42 waterproof bins and camo fingerless mits (in a Lowepro 100AW utility bag) fibre cloth and rocket puffer, bluetooth speaker so I can locate speaker remotely in bushes to call birds in, a couple of black bin liners in case i have to get down low and its muddy, Benro Tripod (big old aluminium one, but it is solid) fitted with a Nest Carbon Fibre Gimbal head and most importantly my flask full of steaming hot coffee, Spare batteries and memory cards and that is about it.
Nice work as usual Jan. I'm a bit surprised you don't use a dedicated lens for hand-held flight photography............something like the 400mm DO or perhaps a 300mm 2.8 with an extender. Does that just not really interest you and you're focused on portrait photography? Also, you mentioned in the video you're interested in suggestions for little camera accessories you might find handy. Here's one I love..............it let's me mount my phone on my tripod leg for easy use when using calls: cawcar.com/products.html#crowfoot
Thanks Brian. I will check that out. Glad you enjoy the videos :) When it comes to a flight lens. I would love to have one, but have not found one that I like. I had 100-400, 2.8/300, 5.6/400. Ultimately, I always ended up using the 600 more than any of them, even for flight shots. The 5.6/400 was great, but the lack of IS made it not so nice to use. Ideally I'd want a lens that is good for flight shots and to "walk around". Then I also find that 3-400mm here in Australia are generally too short for flight shots. I have yet to find a place like High Island we visited or the Florida rookeries. There's just not as many big birds around and accessible. You are also correct that traditional flight shots are not one of my main priorities and I have not done any pelagics either. I suppose that's where the shorter lenses really shine. So that's why I am still stuck without one intermediate lens, but I would love to have one. Maybe Canon will release something like the Nikon 500PF, which would have good reach and could also be used when taking the big lens isn't suitable.
@@jan_wegener For what it's worth, when I was still shooting Canon I had the 400mm f/4 DO II lens for hand-held flight work and loved it. Very easy to handle, small and light enough as a "walk around" lens and sharp as a tack. Not a cheap lens by any stretch but for flight photography I think it's the best option in the Canon line. Anyway, keep up the great work!
Nice video again! 100 bucks for the novoflex, 😅 not cheap indeed. A DIY version of it would make a nice project during lockdown. Actually all the gear you mention is very expensive 😱 why did I choose such an expensive hobby 😂
Great vlog. I'm pretty happy with my Lowepro Pro Tactic BP 450 II. I can get everything I need into it for both bird photography and landscape /macro (two camera bodies + 3 lenses + accessories). The outer surface has neat 'straps' for attaching all kinds of containers, pouches, and things quite easily.
Hi Jan, I recently turned to the dark side and changed to Nikon, I now only have 4 lenses and because I no longer can carry the weights of something like your 600 I have invested in a 500mm PF which is an effective compromise and easily handheld for an oldie like me. I enjoy your videos, the way you present them and the informative content.
Thanks Grace. Yes, I know many people who have switched to the 500PF. It must be a great lens. I would certainly keen to get one of them if I was shooting Nikon or if Canon ever releases one. I am sure we see more great lenses like that in the future when mirrorless technology advances
Hi Jan, thanks for sharing! As a backpack I would recommend the Gitzo 45l Adventury Bag. Fits my set up of 1dx mk2, 600 mk3 plus 1.4 extender. Also no issue to check it in as hand luggage. The 600 mk3 is 1kg lighter than your version, I can easily carry it around in my hand the entire day. As I want to be quick and versatile I only use a monopod when walking in the field which gives me the results and flexibility I'm looking for. I also spend a lot of time photographing birds on migration, and then I shoot handheld to catch the birds in flight. Takes a bit of practice, but the lighter version 3 lens and the 14 fps on the 1dx make it an ideal combination for my style of photography. I use the 100-400 mm mk 2 on some occasions, for example when shooting birds on a pelagic trip or when taking a more environmental shot.
Jan: I'm a fan of your distinct style of bird portraits. May I ask a few questions? Do you expect to continue to evolve a creative vision or are more focused on building up your collection of different birds? Do you consider yourself more photographer or more birder? (On my side, I am more birder. Photography is a gratifying means to capture the beauty and diversity of birds.). Thanks for any thoughts you care to share. Best wishes in all cases.
Hey, I see my style as constantly evolving. It might not be as obvious to the viewer at times cause sometimes it’s just changes in how I approach things, but I always want to get better and explore new avenues. I take a lot more images than I edit, so I often only end up editing one favourite image, although I have taken many more variations. I love birds, but I am not a birder, ticking off birds or the like doesn’t do it for me. I like to get a nice photo of them
Nice video, Jan. Always enjoy them, thank you for your generosity. I might start to think about leaving a lens home after watching this - I frequently carry a 70-200 F/2.8 (Nikon) around, but rarely use it now unless I know the birds will be very close … more a security blanket than anything as it was my original 'big' lens I use to use with a 2x converter! Re. backpacks, I have two: (i) a LowePro Flipside 400 AW II (good for travel as it is light (and they used to make a 500 as well, which I assume would fit a 600 mm lens), and (ii) a LowePro Whistler Backpack 450 AW, which is heavier/burlier than the Flipside, but I love this backpack (it is bombproof, great protection inside for the camera gear, very waterproof, and has lots of room). Interestingly, I took the Flipside with me overseas last year and got caught out in a horrendous storm in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. I walked in torrential rain for over 2 hours and was thinking my camera gear was going to be toast by the time I got back to the car. The Flipside (and the Whistler) has a rain coat that folds out and over the bag, and this must have saved everything inside; essentially it was a bit damp inside, but the camera gear was fine, so I have great respect for both of these packs from a water resistance perspective. Both of these packs open up from the back pad side of the pack, which means you don't have to lay the pack down on the back pad if it is wet or muddy, which I think is a real bonus. LowePro have also fairly recently released the Powder range, which get good reviews too (but more aimed at snow sports I think). Anyway, these are my experiences with the bags I have. Thanks again.
Hey Karl, yes sometimes we just take gear just for the sake of it and it weighs us down. I will check those packs out. The Lowepro I'm using has certainly worked well for me over the years Thanks for your comment
My kit i not large. To start my main camera body is a Canon d1500 rebel t7. My backup is a Canon d1000 rebel xs. I use them both. Lens my main lens i use for most everything is a Canon 75 300 4. I also have a Canon 18 55 and a Jintu 420 800 8.3 manual. I have an an old tripod and a new monopod. I have simcards a couple of extra batteries, Micro lenses that go on my 18 55 and a selection of nd filters. I mostly do bird photography some landscape mostly sunrises and sunsets. I also do macro and my wife has a home daycare and I take pictures of the children for the parents. They like that.😂
Very informative video. I have the same short lenses as you. I use the 5Dsr camera, which delivers extremely detailed files and also allows you to crop with almost no quality loss. I use the 500 f4 IS versión 1 and the front section of this lens has the all weight turning this lens in a very inconfortable lesn to hand hold after a while. So, almost all the time is on the tripod.
Great video! Enjoyed peeking into your bag. A similar bag I am using is the Case Logic SLRC-206 . Has a hard bottom so you can place it on damp ground w/o getting your gear wet. Might fit your replacement need. Thank you.
What's in my camera bag? Nikon D500 with battery grip Nikon D810 with battery grip Nikkor 500mm f4 VRII Nikkor 80-400 f4.5-5.6 VRII TC14EIII Benro tripod and gimbal head, plus a flash bracket at flash extender (magmod) Not in my bag Nikon D700 Nikon D7200 Nikon D90 Nikon Z6 70-200mm 24-85mm 18-35mm 12-24mm 24mm 35mm 85mm 105mm micro
i currently have a popup hide with a chair, but i feel to low in it so i need to stretch up when a bird comes close or else the camera will focus on the ledge for me and on a windy day the sides of the hide keep pounding. so now i ordered a bag hide look more flexible and more effective and easy to carry
A pack of tissues has been very handy actually when nature calls in the wild haha! Also I recently bought a Tascam DR-05 recorder. By far not an import tool when doing photography but it could be nice when doing video I guess. I use it mainly for ID-ing bird calls. And indeed again a great video. Thanks for doing it!
very true! I might add that! Glad you like the video Jakob. I do have a few more bits and pieces I use when doing videos, like a Rode Wireless Go, but wanted to keep this videos photography only.
Great video again. It’s expensive but I use the Really Right Stuff ( small dovetail plate BH-40 RRS ) it fits just nice on your Wembley gimble and a ( 60mm leaver release clamp RRS ) to your tripod base and mono pod. It allows you to swop heads over in seconds
Excellent content, as always, Jan. I also keep TP, Tissues, garbage bag, an epi-pen (bee sting allergy) and glasses cleaners. Keep up the good work. I learned a lot from your recent (paid) courses on editing and perches. Well worth the $. Thanks.
Thanks for the peek into your camera bag Jan. I Love my 5D M 4. the biggest lens I have right now is the same 70-200 you have, so I think I am going to get a Gillie suit to help get closer to the wildlife. Keep the bird videos coming! 📷👍
thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I have never used one myself, but they look cool! I often use a 1.4x extender on that 70-200, which still gives you decent quality and a bit more reach
Nice video, for the backpack I recommend you the gitzo adventury 45l , it made for the 600 mm lense, and you can put some personal gear on the top extensible part.
Good point. I tried to keep it with the bird photography gear atm. Still fine tuning the Vlog gear. Maybe I make a separate video on it. Currently I am filming on my 5D IV with the Canon lenses and a Sony a6500 with the kit lens.
Hi Jan, Another great video with timely content. I recently went through my backpack and there is enough gear in there to supply a camera team with everything for a week long hike, must cut down on the contents. Thanks again mate and keep them coming. . .Bruce
Thanks for another great video, Jan, and the work you put in for the overhead "gear" view certainly paid off! I always keep a stash of business cards (old school!) in one of the pockets and a folded trash bag for when I get caught in torrential rain. The perfect camera bag is such a hard topic as good bags seem to come and go. I love my GuraGear Bataflae, and like your bag, it's the perfect size to deal with small overhead bins (and on several trips I've had to jam it under my seat to make it work). Unfortunately it is no longer made. After disappearing for a few years, GuraGear is now back, but they only have the Kiboko style bag at the moment, so I'll keep watching to see if they roll out an improved Bataflae line someday. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, yes I am trying to make the videos fun to watch as well with different angle etc. Work in progress, but getting there. I agree about the bags. The good ones seems to disappear and many very similar bags appear that all have something about them I don't like.
Really enjoying your videos. 2 questions....what do you think about the Sony cameras coming out now, and also wondering how useful you think the 50mm 1.8 prime would be. I’ve been reading that many photographers think it’s a great all around lens to have.
If you're shooting Sony then those cameras will be very exciting. Since I am so invested lens wise into Canon, I am super keen to see what the promised EOS R5 can do. The specs look amazing. I think it's a great lens, if you have a use for it. What would you want to use it for. I know some people use it to film their videos.
@@jan_wegener well I’m a Canon gal. I dream of shooting with the 5D MK4. Right now I’m using a Canon 7D mk2, along with the 100-400 mk2 mainly shooting raptors and other birds and animals. I was thinking of using the canon 50mm 1.2 to get into portrait photography a little. Or is there a more reasonably priced portrait lens you’d recommend?
This is very helpful thanks so much ! I just got a Nikon pro kit and not sure what all the pieces even are lol so I’ll be learning a lot in the next few weeks. I like your more simple set up- some folks have so many things they carry with them! I do need to get a decent camera backpack- I think for what I will be doing a regular camera bag will be bulky & awkward to hike with.
Jan,thanks for replying,and yes to each his own,however a 70/200 with an extender is easily carried on a strap and covers for the close up work.Enjoy your videos and this coming from a Nikon shooter.
Hi Jan, have you had a look at the Magmod system? I've been using their flash extender which is pretty nifty and has an advantage over the Better Beamer in that you can adjust the beam spread, I've also added their colour gel recently to warm the flash output when shooting at dawn and dusk. Cheers, Rob.
@@jan_wegener If bulk/weight is an issue then it might not work for you. The better Beamer always looked too flimsy to me, and bulk/weight is less of an issue. Plus, I like being able to spread the beam out by adjusting the distance between the flash and Fresnel lens.
Hello Jan. Im looking at getting a better beemer and the chepest I could find was about $180 in the US. I had a look at your link for yours, do they make different one's for diferent flashes or would they fit most? I have a nikon sb600 flash. Cheers.
Nice to know that my bag is very similar to yours with about the same contents and I can assure you that it is heavy enough with my old Canon 500 mm instead of your newer 600 mm. One thing I always bring and use a lot when laying on the ground to shoot with low camera angle is my angle viewfinder.
@@jan_wegener Agreed - flip screen would be nice but I still love my 5D Mk IV even if it doesn't have this. As you said in the video I find this body very fitting for my bird photography even if there are other cameras with higher burst rate.
R5 in, 100-500 in, RF Extenders in, Adapter in, Fstop Sukha Backpack. Haven't really gotten rid of anything yet, but I want to go full mirrorless soon. Just kinda waiting to see what other cams might come out
@@jan_wegener I hear there are some super Megapixel Canon rumored (100MP) that could come out next year and the Canon EOS 1R is possibly going to be released maybe this year. I doubt I can afford the 1R but I like to look. :-). Your work is amazing. I really enjoy your videos.
Great video; those bird perches and flash bracket for the beamer were real cool. Are you considering moving to the Canon R5 from the 5D IV due to it's superior communication protocols, better autofocus and more megapixels?
I was keen to see the differences in our respective bags. Mine had the old 600 mm f4 lens or the old 300 mm f2.8 lens, First choice camera Canon 7d mkii second choice Canon 7d. I also did not have the Flash Point battery pack. However i do carry a 1.4 extender and 2X extender. Otherwise remarkably similar camera bags except for the shorter lenses. As I do not earn money from my photography I am afraid I am stuck with my old generation lenses, The Flash Point battery pack is on my list of items to get. I do carry a 1000 lumen torch with attachment to my flash off camera bracket, this assists for night time photography focus. I use the Hahnel R600 flash as the battery is better than using AA batteries, lasts better and when using fill in flash can give me a follow up shot or two.
Hi Kirk, Yes, I think some things will be similar in a lot of bird photographer's bag, and others will be different, so it's interesting to see. That torch sounds interesting. I shot with the old 600 for many many years, but had the chance to change over for very little money some time ago, so I did. But at the current pricing I am not at all interested in the newest version for instance.
@@jan_wegener The torch is a LedLenser MT10 and I bought a mountain Bike clamp for it and a remote switch attachment so it is easy for me to switch on and off. Makes life easier as I do not require an assistant to shine the torch for me. The size is definitely small enough and light enough, other torches were just too big.
Great video Jan, thanks.....have a look at the Flexshooter tripod head....I have been using one for a while and it offers everything yours offers, but with a fraction of the weight or space !
Great video Jan. wondering how you carry your 600mm when you fly, do you take it in a carry on bag or have a different idea? Would love to hear. Cheers
No, I don't have any protective filters on my lenses. I don't wanna buy expensive glass and then shoot through a cheap filter. I do use ND filters and polarisers for filming
Great video, I really enjoy looking into other photographers' bags! I have been using the Think Tank Airport Essentials for years now. Fits the 600/4, a couple of bodies and of other shorter lenses too, as well as laptop and a few accessories. It gets really heavy, but perfectly fits airlines maximum size restrictions. Really happy with it!
I bought the battery back on my cameras because it gives me the grip I need. The tripod and head looks suspiciously like mine. Except that two of the legs on the tripod are padded.
Great video Jan. I'm using a canon 70D and Canon 400mm f5.6L. I find it a good setup, but struggle a bit in low light (forests) with shutter speed and ISO (I don't want it to go higher than 2000 because of noise). In all other lighting conditions it is great. Really appreciate your videos. Thankyou.
I strongly recommend not using a flash, our responsibility as photographers is to not disturb nature, move in get the shot and leave without causing any disturbance, using a flash seems like you care more about getting a nice shot than nature, hope you understand what I mean to say
I do and I wouldn't use it, if it affected the birds negatively. Us walking through the woods disturbs birds immensely, too. So where do we draw the line?
@@jan_wegener probably minimize sound and visual disturbances using a 3d camouflage and rubber boots. Do the absolute best that one can not to harm them, I try my best everytime I'm on the field and get pretty good results that I'm happy with for the most part, if you'd like to check my work, go to @dantespallete on Instagram 👍
www.naturescapes.net/articles/health/flash-photography-and-the-visual-system-of-birds-and-animals/ the use of flash does not harm the eyes of the subject that normally lives in the light when the flash is used properly. I wouldn’t use a flash on any nocturnal animal purely because their eyes are far more sensitive and if startled they could be temporarily blinded by the light and hurt themselves if they moved. I would also never tell/recommend to someone what they should and shouldn’t do unless I had unequivocal proof they were actually harming their subjects. I thought the use of bird calls might have been a more controversial subject - anyway Jan keep doing what you do, I am sure you are environmentally/photographically responsible and keep your subjects wellbeing the highest priority.
Sta-Set ist in den links unten in der Beschreibung, aber kannst auch bei Novoflex.de gucken. Die Schere hab ich mal in den USA gekauft, konnte sie nicht mehr im Internet finden.
My bag is a lot slimmer than yours Jan, I dont use flash for birding, I have a Tamrac bag that takes my 5DSR or 5D4 attached to a 1.4x and my 500 f4 mk2, other items carried on the bag include Bushnell 10x42 waterproof bins and camo fingerless mits (in a Lowepro 100AW utility bag) fibre cloth and rocket puffer, bluetooth speaker so I can locate speaker remotely in bushes to call birds in, a couple of black bin liners in case i have to get down low and its muddy, Benro Tripod (big old aluminium one, but it is solid) fitted with a Nest Carbon Fibre Gimbal head and most importantly my flask full of steaming hot coffee, Spare batteries and memory cards and that is about it.
That sounds like a great set up!
Nice work as usual Jan. I'm a bit surprised you don't use a dedicated lens for hand-held flight photography............something like the 400mm DO or perhaps a 300mm 2.8 with an extender. Does that just not really interest you and you're focused on portrait photography? Also, you mentioned in the video you're interested in suggestions for little camera accessories you might find handy. Here's one I love..............it let's me mount my phone on my tripod leg for easy use when using calls: cawcar.com/products.html#crowfoot
Thanks Brian. I will check that out. Glad you enjoy the videos :) When it comes to a flight lens. I would love to have one, but have not found one that I like. I had 100-400, 2.8/300, 5.6/400. Ultimately, I always ended up using the 600 more than any of them, even for flight shots. The 5.6/400 was great, but the lack of IS made it not so nice to use. Ideally I'd want a lens that is good for flight shots and to "walk around". Then I also find that 3-400mm here in Australia are generally too short for flight shots. I have yet to find a place like High Island we visited or the Florida rookeries. There's just not as many big birds around and accessible. You are also correct that traditional flight shots are not one of my main priorities and I have not done any pelagics either. I suppose that's where the shorter lenses really shine. So that's why I am still stuck without one intermediate lens, but I would love to have one. Maybe Canon will release something like the Nikon 500PF, which would have good reach and could also be used when taking the big lens isn't suitable.
@@jan_wegener For what it's worth, when I was still shooting Canon I had the 400mm f/4 DO II lens for hand-held flight work and loved it. Very easy to handle, small and light enough as a "walk around" lens and sharp as a tack. Not a cheap lens by any stretch but for flight photography I think it's the best option in the Canon line. Anyway, keep up the great work!
Nice video again! 100 bucks for the novoflex, 😅 not cheap indeed. A DIY version of it would make a nice project during lockdown. Actually all the gear you mention is very expensive 😱 why did I choose such an expensive hobby 😂
J Parm i know right! There’s almost nothing cheap in this hobby! I wish someone found a way to make these clamps cheaply
Great vlog. I'm pretty happy with my Lowepro Pro Tactic BP 450 II. I can get everything I need into it for both bird photography and landscape /macro (two camera bodies + 3 lenses + accessories). The outer surface has neat 'straps' for attaching all kinds of containers, pouches, and things quite easily.
Sounds great! I ended up with a FStop Gear Sukha
what do you use for audio mic for vids of birds? and what binoculars do you recommend?
I have been using a small rode mic and also the Rode Wireless Go. I have a pair of Minox Binos
Great video mate, amazing how much gear you accumulate over time. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Duade
yes, it's nuts, that's why I keep trying to sell the stuff I don't use
Hi Jan, I recently turned to the dark side and changed to Nikon, I now only have 4 lenses and because I no longer can carry the weights of something like your 600 I have invested in a 500mm PF which is an effective compromise and easily handheld for an oldie like me. I enjoy your videos, the way you present them and the informative content.
Thanks Grace. Yes, I know many people who have switched to the 500PF. It must be a great lens. I would certainly keen to get one of them if I was shooting Nikon or if Canon ever releases one. I am sure we see more great lenses like that in the future when mirrorless technology advances
Hi Jan, thanks for sharing! As a backpack I would recommend the Gitzo 45l Adventury Bag. Fits my set up of 1dx mk2, 600 mk3 plus 1.4 extender. Also no issue to check it in as hand luggage. The 600 mk3 is 1kg lighter than your version, I can easily carry it around in my hand the entire day. As I want to be quick and versatile I only use a monopod when walking in the field which gives me the results and flexibility I'm looking for. I also spend a lot of time photographing birds on migration, and then I shoot handheld to catch the birds in flight. Takes a bit of practice, but the lighter version 3 lens and the 14 fps on the 1dx make it an ideal combination for my style of photography. I use the 100-400 mm mk 2 on some occasions, for example when shooting birds on a pelagic trip or when taking a more environmental shot.
that's a great set up. I will check out the bag. Yes, I'd love the weight of the new version.
Jan: I'm a fan of your distinct style of bird portraits. May I ask a few questions? Do you expect to continue to evolve a creative vision or are more focused on building up your collection of different birds? Do you consider yourself more photographer or more birder? (On my side, I am more birder. Photography is a gratifying means to capture the beauty and diversity of birds.). Thanks for any thoughts you care to share. Best wishes in all cases.
Hey,
I see my style as constantly evolving. It might not be as obvious to the viewer at times cause sometimes it’s just changes in how I approach things, but I always want to get better and explore new avenues. I take a lot more images than I edit, so I often only end up editing one favourite image, although I have taken many more variations. I love birds, but I am not a birder, ticking off birds or the like doesn’t do it for me. I like to get a nice photo of them
Jan Wegener Thanks for sharing your thoughts Jan.
Nice video, Jan. Always enjoy them, thank you for your generosity. I might start to think about leaving a lens home after watching this - I frequently carry a 70-200 F/2.8 (Nikon) around, but rarely use it now unless I know the birds will be very close … more a security blanket than anything as it was my original 'big' lens I use to use with a 2x converter! Re. backpacks, I have two: (i) a LowePro Flipside 400 AW II (good for travel as it is light (and they used to make a 500 as well, which I assume would fit a 600 mm lens), and (ii) a LowePro Whistler Backpack 450 AW, which is heavier/burlier than the Flipside, but I love this backpack (it is bombproof, great protection inside for the camera gear, very waterproof, and has lots of room). Interestingly, I took the Flipside with me overseas last year and got caught out in a horrendous storm in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. I walked in torrential rain for over 2 hours and was thinking my camera gear was going to be toast by the time I got back to the car. The Flipside (and the Whistler) has a rain coat that folds out and over the bag, and this must have saved everything inside; essentially it was a bit damp inside, but the camera gear was fine, so I have great respect for both of these packs from a water resistance perspective. Both of these packs open up from the back pad side of the pack, which means you don't have to lay the pack down on the back pad if it is wet or muddy, which I think is a real bonus. LowePro have also fairly recently released the Powder range, which get good reviews too (but more aimed at snow sports I think). Anyway, these are my experiences with the bags I have. Thanks again.
Hey Karl,
yes sometimes we just take gear just for the sake of it and it weighs us down.
I will check those packs out. The Lowepro I'm using has certainly worked well for me over the years
Thanks for your comment
One day if you want to get serious you should upgrade to a proper Nikon outfit 😂
LAZY DOG yikes, I hope that day will never come 🤣
Great vid Jan, interesting to see what other photographers use for wildlife photography (I also like seeing the big lenses 🤣)
hehe, thanks mate
Stunning and insightful video Jan as always. I was thinking of doing one over on my channel but you saved me the trouble 😂. Also that B-roll tho 😉
hehe, thanks Tim! Your gear will be different, so why not
My kit i not large. To start my main camera body is a Canon d1500 rebel t7. My backup is a Canon d1000 rebel xs. I use them both. Lens my main lens i use for most everything is a Canon 75 300 4. I also have a Canon 18 55 and a Jintu 420 800 8.3 manual. I have an an old tripod and a new monopod. I have simcards a couple of extra batteries, Micro lenses that go on my 18 55 and a selection of nd filters. I mostly do bird photography some landscape mostly sunrises and sunsets. I also do macro and my wife has a home daycare and I take pictures of the children for the parents. They like that.😂
Very informative video. I have the same short lenses as you. I use the 5Dsr camera, which delivers extremely detailed files and also allows you to crop with almost no quality loss. I use the 500 f4 IS versión 1 and the front section of this lens has the all weight turning this lens in a very inconfortable lesn to hand hold after a while. So, almost all the time is on the tripod.
great set up! Yes, all the big lenses are front heavy. Are you using a battery grip? That can help balancing the rig a lot.
The best "in the bag" video I've watched. Lots of good stuff here. Thanks Jan
Glad you enjoyed it!
Any of the NOMATIC camera bags are pretty good
I will have a look!
Great video! Enjoyed peeking into your bag. A similar bag I am using is the Case Logic SLRC-206 . Has a hard bottom so you can place it on damp ground w/o getting your gear wet. Might fit your replacement need. Thank you.
Thanks for the tips! I will check it out. Appreciate your comment
Shimoda X50... just bought it and really good one
I use my macro lens a lot, as I shoot macro. my lens of choice is the sigma 70mm art lens with my canon 90D :)
What's in my camera bag?
Nikon D500 with battery grip
Nikon D810 with battery grip
Nikkor 500mm f4 VRII
Nikkor 80-400 f4.5-5.6 VRII
TC14EIII
Benro tripod and gimbal head, plus a flash bracket at flash extender (magmod)
Not in my bag
Nikon D700
Nikon D7200
Nikon D90
Nikon Z6
70-200mm
24-85mm
18-35mm
12-24mm
24mm
35mm
85mm
105mm micro
Nice!
i currently have a popup hide with a chair, but i feel to low in it so i need to stretch up when a bird comes close or else the camera will focus on the ledge for me and on a windy day the sides of the hide keep pounding. so now i ordered a bag hide look more flexible and more effective and easy to carry
Are you still using the 5d mkiv ? Or have you gone mirrorless
one gear I like to have with me is a power bank to charge my phone if needed.
that's a good one!
A pack of tissues has been very handy actually when nature calls in the wild haha! Also I recently bought a Tascam DR-05 recorder. By far not an import tool when doing photography but it could be nice when doing video I guess. I use it mainly for ID-ing bird calls. And indeed again a great video. Thanks for doing it!
very true! I might add that! Glad you like the video Jakob. I do have a few more bits and pieces I use when doing videos, like a Rode Wireless Go, but wanted to keep this videos photography only.
Great video again. It’s expensive but I use the Really Right Stuff ( small dovetail plate BH-40 RRS ) it fits just nice on your Wembley gimble and a ( 60mm leaver release clamp RRS ) to your tripod base and mono pod. It allows you to swop heads over in seconds
Thanks for the info! I will have a look.
Excellent content, as always, Jan. I also keep TP, Tissues, garbage bag, an epi-pen (bee sting allergy) and glasses cleaners. Keep up the good work. I learned a lot from your recent (paid) courses on editing and perches. Well worth the $. Thanks.
Thanks grace, glad I could give you some insights :)
Thanks for the peek into your camera bag Jan. I Love my 5D M 4. the biggest lens I have right now is the same 70-200 you have, so I think I am going to get a Gillie suit to help get closer to the wildlife. Keep the bird videos coming! 📷👍
thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I have never used one myself, but they look cool! I often use a 1.4x extender on that 70-200, which still gives you decent quality and a bit more reach
Nice video, for the backpack I recommend you the gitzo adventury 45l , it made for the 600 mm lense, and you can put some personal gear on the top extensible part.
Thanks, I will check it out
Hey Jan, You didn't mention which camera you use for your vlog's. Or is that a secret ? Greg
Good point. I tried to keep it with the bird photography gear atm. Still fine tuning the Vlog gear. Maybe I make a separate video on it. Currently I am filming on my 5D IV with the Canon lenses and a Sony a6500 with the kit lens.
That's an impressive kit but it takes a good photographer to get the best from it and your photographs are excellent. Thanks for sharing your work.
Hehe, it does, but the good gear helps :) Glad you enjoyed it
Just came across your videos and love them! Love your pictures. What's the best way to attach the Wimberley bracket to your tripod? Thanks!
Great! It attached directly to my Wimberley Head
And speaking of camera bags, can you recommend a rolling bag that will fit under an airport seat? I can’t use a backpack type.
I think Think Tank had some of those models in the past. I have never used one myself
A backpack recommendation for you Jan - the Lowepro Protactic 450AW is what I have and it is a beauty.
Thank you. I have gotten myself a FStop Gear Sukha recently.
@@jan_wegener Can you access the 600 easily from the back with the separate compartment or do you have it without the extra compartment, just the bag?
@@jonathanskoglund9529 Yes, I can still get it out of the back with the XL insert
Nice review Jan, simple and straightforward. Enjoyed watching it.
That's great to hear, thanks :)
Hi Jan,
Another great video with timely content. I recently went through my backpack and there is enough gear in there to supply a camera team with everything for a week long hike, must cut down on the contents.
Thanks again mate and keep them coming. . .Bruce
thanks mate! Yes, I had heaps over the years and sold down to what I really need
Thanks for another great video, Jan, and the work you put in for the overhead "gear" view certainly paid off! I always keep a stash of business cards (old school!) in one of the pockets and a folded trash bag for when I get caught in torrential rain. The perfect camera bag is such a hard topic as good bags seem to come and go. I love my GuraGear Bataflae, and like your bag, it's the perfect size to deal with small overhead bins (and on several trips I've had to jam it under my seat to make it work). Unfortunately it is no longer made. After disappearing for a few years, GuraGear is now back, but they only have the Kiboko style bag at the moment, so I'll keep watching to see if they roll out an improved Bataflae line someday. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, yes I am trying to make the videos fun to watch as well with different angle etc. Work in progress, but getting there. I agree about the bags. The good ones seems to disappear and many very similar bags appear that all have something about them I don't like.
Such a great video Jan! Very informative! 👍
Byron Hakanson thanks mate
Oop Byron got RUclips
Really enjoying your videos. 2 questions....what do you think about the Sony cameras coming out now, and also wondering how useful you think the 50mm 1.8 prime would be. I’ve been reading that many photographers think it’s a great all around lens to have.
If you're shooting Sony then those cameras will be very exciting. Since I am so invested lens wise into Canon, I am super keen to see what the promised EOS R5 can do. The specs look amazing. I think it's a great lens, if you have a use for it. What would you want to use it for. I know some people use it to film their videos.
@@jan_wegener well I’m a Canon gal. I dream of shooting with the 5D MK4.
Right now I’m using a Canon 7D mk2, along with the 100-400 mk2 mainly shooting raptors and other birds and animals. I was thinking of using the canon 50mm 1.2 to get into portrait photography a little. Or is there a more reasonably priced portrait lens you’d recommend?
Just one question. What do you do for a living??
I'm a photographer
Hi Jan, Great video with great informative content as always!
Glad you enjoyed it Shane :)
This is very helpful thanks so much ! I just got a Nikon pro kit and not sure what all the pieces even are lol so I’ll be learning a lot in the next few weeks. I like your more simple set up- some folks have so many things they carry with them!
I do need to get a decent camera backpack- I think for what I will be doing a regular camera bag will be bulky & awkward to hike with.
My sis just invited me to go hiking in Sedona for a week so now I’m also looking for a rugged backpack that also will hold & protect camera equip
I am currently using a few different F-stop backpacks
Doesn’t like the 800,brings out teleconverter to get 800 reach,yeah I know,you can change it and while doing so you miss the shot.
I'd miss more shots with an 800, but I guess that why there's those two lenses so we can have what suits us best
Jan,thanks for replying,and yes to each his own,however a 70/200 with an extender is easily carried on a strap and covers for the close up work.Enjoy your videos and this coming from a Nikon shooter.
Hi Jan, have you had a look at the Magmod system? I've been using their flash extender which is pretty nifty and has an advantage over the Better Beamer in that you can adjust the beam spread, I've also added their colour gel recently to warm the flash output when shooting at dawn and dusk. Cheers, Rob.
I've seen them, but never used them personally. I take it you're happy with it? It appeared a lot more bulky
@@jan_wegener If bulk/weight is an issue then it might not work for you. The better Beamer always looked too flimsy to me, and bulk/weight is less of an issue. Plus, I like being able to spread the beam out by adjusting the distance between the flash and Fresnel lens.
Robert Woodbury i might just have to try one
Hello Jan.
Im looking at getting a better beemer and the chepest I could find was about $180 in the US.
I had a look at your link for yours, do they make different one's for diferent flashes or would they fit most? I have a nikon sb600 flash.
Cheers.
The Better Beamer at B&H Photo cost around $30 or so. What have you been looking up?
Thanks Jan.
I found what I was after at B&H. You have bean such a help to me. Thanks again for your amazing video's.
@@markpriebbenow8866 great
Nice to know that my bag is very similar to yours with about the same contents and I can assure you that it is heavy enough with my old Canon 500 mm instead of your newer 600 mm. One thing I always bring and use a lot when laying on the ground to shoot with low camera angle is my angle viewfinder.
Hey,
I never managed to work with those properly, but they can be great. Very happy the newer cameras have flip screens now!
@@jan_wegener Agreed - flip screen would be nice but I still love my 5D Mk IV even if it doesn't have this. As you said in the video I find this body very fitting for my bird photography even if there are other cameras with higher burst rate.
@@runehaland1666 yes, it's a great camera, I have used it for many years.
Hi Jan! So what’s changed in your bag since the R5 was released? :-)
R5 in, 100-500 in, RF Extenders in, Adapter in, Fstop Sukha Backpack. Haven't really gotten rid of anything yet, but I want to go full mirrorless soon. Just kinda waiting to see what other cams might come out
@@jan_wegener I hear there are some super Megapixel Canon rumored (100MP) that could come out next year and the Canon EOS 1R is possibly going to be released maybe this year. I doubt I can afford the 1R but I like to look. :-). Your work is amazing. I really enjoy your videos.
Can you this with sony to?
1dxii 50mm 1,2 16-35mm 2,8mk3 and 70-200mm 2,8 looking to but a used 300mm 2,8 mk 2 is. you need to chek out peak design silde camraa starps
Great set up! I will have a look!
Great video; those bird perches and flash bracket for the beamer were real cool.
Are you considering moving to the Canon R5 from the 5D IV due to it's superior communication protocols, better autofocus and more megapixels?
Thank you! I have been using an R5 for a while now. Made a few videos about it, too. Might be worth checking out if the camera interests you.
I was keen to see the differences in our respective bags. Mine had the old 600 mm f4 lens or the old 300 mm f2.8 lens, First choice camera Canon 7d mkii second choice Canon 7d. I also did not have the Flash Point battery pack. However i do carry a 1.4 extender and 2X extender. Otherwise remarkably similar camera bags except for the shorter lenses. As I do not earn money from my photography I am afraid I am stuck with my old generation lenses, The Flash Point battery pack is on my list of items to get. I do carry a 1000 lumen torch with attachment to my flash off camera bracket, this assists for night time photography focus. I use the Hahnel R600 flash as the battery is better than using AA batteries, lasts better and when using fill in flash can give me a follow up shot or two.
Hi Kirk,
Yes, I think some things will be similar in a lot of bird photographer's bag, and others will be different, so it's interesting to see. That torch sounds interesting. I shot with the old 600 for many many years, but had the chance to change over for very little money some time ago, so I did. But at the current pricing I am not at all interested in the newest version for instance.
@@jan_wegener The torch is a LedLenser MT10 and I bought a mountain Bike clamp for it and a remote switch attachment so it is easy for me to switch on and off. Makes life easier as I do not require an assistant to shine the torch for me. The size is definitely small enough and light enough, other torches were just too big.
Forgot too mention the similarity in our respective Bags even extends to the Throw over Blind!
Kirk West sounds great
Kirk West hehe 😁
Great video Jan, thanks.....have a look at the Flexshooter tripod head....I have been using one for a while and it offers everything yours offers, but with a fraction of the weight or space !
I will check it out
Great video Jan. wondering how you carry your 600mm when you fly, do you take it in a carry on bag or have a different idea? Would love to hear. Cheers
I usually have it in the carry on
Jan do you use a filter to protect your lens.
No, I don't have any protective filters on my lenses. I don't wanna buy expensive glass and then shoot through a cheap filter.
I do use ND filters and polarisers for filming
Great video, I really enjoy looking into other photographers' bags! I have been using the Think Tank Airport Essentials for years now. Fits the 600/4, a couple of bodies and of other shorter lenses too, as well as laptop and a few accessories. It gets really heavy, but perfectly fits airlines maximum size restrictions. Really happy with it!
That good to know! Thanks. :)
Very complex setup
Yes, quite specialised to my style on one side and quite basic when it comes to the rest
I bought the battery back on my cameras because it gives me the grip I need.
The tripod and head looks suspiciously like mine. Except that two of the legs on the tripod are padded.
yes, without battery grip, the cameras are very small.
Wow!
:)
Great video Jan. I'm using a canon 70D and Canon 400mm f5.6L.
I find it a good setup, but struggle a bit in low light (forests) with shutter speed and ISO (I don't want it to go higher than 2000 because of noise). In all other lighting conditions it is great.
Really appreciate your videos.
Thankyou.
Yes, that's a great lens. Not having the IS, makes it even trickier to use in the environments you talked about.
@@jan_wegener yes definitely, that's about the only thing I would change. I have been handholding, but I might try the tripod in the forest.
Nice iluve 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
great one, loved the opening shot!
Great :)
Why did u go of the crop cameras ?
I like the Image quality of full frame better
@@jan_wegener ya that's true but it's too expensive as I have a canon 700d😁😭
Good stuff Jan!
thanks! :)
Hello Jan. Good to see what gear you use.
Where did you get your portable hide?
Got it from lenscoat.com
Thankyou. Much apriciated.
I strongly recommend not using a flash, our responsibility as photographers is to not disturb nature, move in get the shot and leave without causing any disturbance, using a flash seems like you care more about getting a nice shot than nature, hope you understand what I mean to say
I do and I wouldn't use it, if it affected the birds negatively. Us walking through the woods disturbs birds immensely, too. So where do we draw the line?
@@jan_wegener probably minimize sound and visual disturbances using a 3d camouflage and rubber boots. Do the absolute best that one can not to harm them, I try my best everytime I'm on the field and get pretty good results that I'm happy with for the most part, if you'd like to check my work, go to @dantespallete on Instagram 👍
www.naturescapes.net/articles/health/flash-photography-and-the-visual-system-of-birds-and-animals/ the use of flash does not harm the eyes of the subject that normally lives in the light when the flash is used properly. I wouldn’t use a flash on any nocturnal animal purely because their eyes are far more sensitive and if startled they could be temporarily blinded by the light and hurt themselves if they moved. I would also never tell/recommend to someone what they should and shouldn’t do unless I had unequivocal proof they were actually harming their subjects. I thought the use of bird calls might have been a more controversial subject - anyway Jan keep doing what you do, I am sure you are environmentally/photographically responsible and keep your subjects wellbeing the highest priority.
Hey Jan :) könntest du das Novoflex Set verlinken und die Rebschäre ?
Sta-Set ist in den links unten in der Beschreibung, aber kannst auch bei Novoflex.de gucken. Die Schere hab ich mal in den USA gekauft, konnte sie nicht mehr im Internet finden.
@@jan_wegener Danke
Top info - Thank you Jan ....
thank you!
The shot isn't as important as nature brother, until you realize that I feel like you don't appreciate the true beauty of nature and it's creatures.