How to Photograph Sparrowhawks with the Nikon Z9 + Setting up the autofocus for wildlife.
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- Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024
- In this video Pops and Me will show you how to capture stunning photographs of Eurasian sparrow hawks using the Nikon Z9. We'll cover how to set up the autofocus system on the Z9 and offer tips and techniques for getting the best shots of these beautiful birds in flight. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this video has something for everyone. So grab your Nikon Z9 and join us as we explore the world of bird photography.
Ian at www.leedswildlife.co.uk gives us the best opportunity possible to get up close and personal with this awesome Ultimate Predator.
I can't recommend this hide enough and Ian was a fantastic host and made sure that we were well and truly looked after.
Check out his website at www.leedswildlife.co.uk
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Wonderful! Thanks so much for letting me tag along and enjoy it with you!
Thanks very much Jon 👍🏻
I'll definitely be giving this spot a visit. That first photograph of the Sparrowhawk in flight is just magnificent! 👍
www.leedswildlife.co.uk
Link is above to the website, I’d recommend booking in early as he does book up quickly. Sounds like you will have a great trip, where are you travelling from?
@@danwillis_photography Brisbane Australia.
Nice and beautiful video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your comment and support 👍🏻
It's wonderful that you can share your photographic passion and passion for nature with your father. Thank you for the time and effort that you have put into this video to share with others.
It’s my absolute pleasure, thank you for your kind words, appreciate it.
I was there last week Dan didn’t get the Sparrow Hawk. But had a great time. Going to the Scotland Wildlife Hide in November 👍
You will have an incredible time at Scottish Wildlife Hides, please pass on my regards to Allan 👍🏻
❤wow wow wow, love the in flight shots amazing stuff
Thanks for your comments Walid, appreciate it
Excellent tuition Video
Thanks very much 👍🏻
Great video again, cracking photos all round.
Thanks very much, appreciate it 👍🏻
Brilliant.
Thank you 👍🏻
Yet another lovely video Dan! Never seen in flight shots of sparrowhawks before, stunning
Cheers Marc, appreciate it
Hi Dan
Love the videos but have you done one on how you set up the Z9 for wildlife pls
Clive
Thanks for the comment Clive, I’ve released a video this evening on just that topic!
Great video my frend🥰
Thank you very much 👍🏻
Wow! I now want to sell my D850, D500, and buy a Z9 - stunning photos and video.
Thanks Phil, that’s exactly what I did to buy mine 👍🏻
Hi Dan
Really helpful video. Just bought the Z9 and really looking forward to trying some wildlife (mainly landscape currently but inspired to get into wildlife by Paul Fowlie’s squirrel hides in Hawes). Been reading up lots on the focus modes (bought Steve Perry’s book) but your video confirms that I am not a million miles off with what I have set up. Just need some spare time to get shooting now (excited). Once again thanks for your help! Clive
Thanks for your comment Clive, I appreciate it.
I’ve visited Paul’s squirrel hide (there is a video on it) and can’t recommend it enough. The reflection pool hide is quality we even had them swimming in it.
Glad the video was useful 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography If I’m honest I’m being greedy - went last year and loved it so much I’m going again👍👍
@@cliveingram9840 I don’t blame you Clive, I’m itching to get back there 👍🏻
Great video Dan! Can you explain how to set the shutter button to Wide Area focusing while still having the back button AF-ON set to 3D with tracking? Thank you.
Thanks for your comment it’s really appreciated. You can customise each of the buttons from the menu. If you search Hudson Henry on RUclips he has an in-depth setup guide for the Z9, I used that as my foundation and then tweaked to my liking.
Hope that helps 👍🏻
Cheers Dan. All the best. 👍📷😎
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Brilliant video as usual. Well done dan.look forward to the next.
Thanks very much, I appreciate it 👍🏻
Superb Dan, probably my favourite bird , flight shots were awesome 👍👍
Thanks Laurence, really appreciate it mate
Another great video Dan, some fabulous shots too 👍🏻
Many thanks Derek, appreciate it 👍🏻
Great video, Dan, as always. When you and Pops both spoke about settings you both mentioned how you switch between FX and DX mode. I do the same with my Z9 (and my Z7ii, come to that), but I often question myself as to really which is better - 1) use DX mode for the extra reach but accept the lower resolution; 2) use FX and crop in in post taking advantage of the full frame resolution of the camera's sensor. In truth, I still haven't come to any conclusion. I wonder if anyone has a carried out a detailed scientific study of the two modes and the results to prove which is better!!
Thanks Brian, it’s funny that you pose this question as it is one Pops and me discuss almost every time we go out. I am going to do a video on it as I think it’s an interesting topic.
My thoughts and reasoning for doing it before testing are around the autofocus system. I think that the 3D tracking is more effective when the target is larger in the frame and by switching to DX the camera will often acquire a subject when it is struggling in FX.
Thanks again for your ongoing support 👍🏻
Enjoyable video. When focusing with 3D on the back, do you have to keep it pressed while shooting or for movement?
Thanks for your comment Terry. Yes I keep the back button pressed to keep it locked on 👍🏻
Dan that was a brilliant video and the quality of your shots left me speechless they must look fantastic when printed, down to having quality glass and a class camera.
Thanks Andy, appreciate it
You are so talented!! I love nature , new sub !!! Appreciate your work
Thanks Olivia I really appreciate that 😊
Hi Dan enjoyed your video must check out Leeds Hides, thanks for the info. Have you tried setting either c1 or c2 focus modes to 1x1 which is the same size as the one you have on your function button 1. The difference is with the 1x1 mode you also get subject tracking.Just a thought, keep the videos coming.
Thanks Malcom, I haven’t tried that tbh but will definitely give it a go now. Thanks for the suggestion and the comment, appreciate it
Nice job
Thank you! Cheers 👍🏻
Nice video and you were lucky to see the hawk. We did 8 hours and saw nothing more than rats, blackbird, starlings and a jay. But thanks wildlife photography!
Thanks Clive, shame you didn’t get the sparrowhawk visiting but I guess there are no guarantees with wildlife. Thanks again for the comment
Nice one Dan - you got some lovely images there! I've just recently sorted out a sparrowhawk hide day for next February and watching this has got me well stoked for that!!
Question: did you end up using the longer lenses at all of did you just stick to the 70-200mm and TCs? I'm going to a different hide but it'll probably be similar distances...
Thanks Geoff really appreciate it.
We stuck to the 70-200 and TC’s, to be honest I’d say 300mm would have optimal for the range, subject size etc
Best of luck with it mate 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography cool - I’ll take the 70-200, TCs and the 400 f/4.5 and probably once again wish I still had the 300mm f/2.8 - seems like that really was the ideal ‘hide lens’…!
Hi Dan, I’ve just discovered your channel and am very impressed with your photos. I love the fact that your Dad accompanied you. I hope we see more of him in your other videos. I have the much slower to focus original Z 7 and am thinking of buying a telephoto zoom for bird photography. The Starling photo at 14:08 is superb and I see you used the 2x teleconverter for this. Apart from the magnification differences which do you think produces the better photo quality, the DX mode or the 2x teleconverter? Many thanks. Subbed.
Thanks Christian I really appreciate your comment.
Personally I love switching to DX mode for the extra reach and rarely do I ever think the image quality suffers for doing so (that said I don’t print many images greater than A3 in size for competition.
The 2x teleconverter in quality light is superb, when you start to push ISO above 1600 the image does appear a little softer when you pixel peep.
I would like to purchase the 1.4 and test that as I think it would be the perfect balance 👍🏻
Thanks very much Dan. That’s very good to know as I’ve never used a teleconverter but had seen comments that the DSLR 2x teleconverter wasn’t as good optically as the 1.4x. I’m pleased to hear the Z 2x is good to use.
Wow. These shots are absolutely stunning!! So beautiful and the moment at 09:47 was unbelievable. Thanks for this great video 🙌
I subscribed because you deserve it man ✌️
Thank you, I really appreciate it 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography you're pretty welcome and keep it up your great Work 🙌 Nature4Life 💪
What would be the best iso rang for z9
Not a straightforward answer to this one as ISO in modern DSLR’s and mirrorless cameras don’t have a straight correlation between ISO and image quality.
If you check out the website link below 👇🏻 and put in the Z9 it will give you comprehensive information about this.
www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/PDR.htm
I have just come across your channel fantastic image i have one question for you who is is better photographer you or your dad 😂😂
Hahaha thanks for your comment John I appreciate that. My Dad is my mentor, he taught me everything I know so there’s no question of who’s best 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography I beg to differ, your photography and field craft is simply awesome "the student has become the master"
👍👍👍🇩🇪
Thank you 😊
That’s not a sparrow hawk! You’ve photoshopped a trout! Everyone can see it. 😝 No just kidding. Great video and good tips. 😇
😂😂😂 made me giggle, cheers 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography Are you mostly using the highlight weightened spot metering on birds?
@@Granfoss yes I find that this gives some great results 👍🏻