7 Elements that make you a great Bird Photographer - Bird Photography Secrets Revealed

7 Elements that make you a great Bird Photographer - Bird Photography Secrets Revealed - Jan Wegener

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Had to mute the beginning of the video - sorry! There's sound from 1 min
In my last video, we looked at "The 7 Elements of the Perfect Bird Image", so I wanted to look at 7 Elements I believe will make you a better Bird Photographer next. There are many elements that make you successful in Bird Photography, but I think these 7 are key. Some might surprise you.
Understanding and incorporating these bird photography elements will allow you to gain a better understanding of what's needed to take great bird images consistently.
Let me know in the comments what you think. Have I missed a Bird Photography element? What's the most important to you?
"The 7 Elements of the Perfect Bird Image"
• The 7 Elements of the ...
Check out my video on Manual Mode Video for further details on how I use it and how it helps me to be a better bird photographer.
• Shoot Manual Like a Pr...
Wondering about exposure? Check this out!
• MASTERING EXPOSURE - G...
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• How to get amazing Bac...
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@yaids9352 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Jan, I am a very new photographer with the absolute minimal equipment and experience( I do not even have a tripod). I have been trying to get into photography of birds it for around 3-4 months, I really love them. Your videos are very helpful and I hope to use them in the future. I have no experience with editing, but I have started an Instagram account and hope to get better soon using advice and experiences. Thank you for these videos!!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Yaids hey, What’s your account? Glad you like my videos. Fingers crossed you will get a lot of nice photos soon

@yaids9352 4 жыл бұрын

@@jan_wegener My account is @_finch_photography_ and I am actually a part of the Bogan Birders chat. I believe you are in the chat too.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

@@yaids9352 yep

@SteveSSBB 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding advice! You have no idea how nice it is to watch a video that promotes the importance of knowing you gear rather than how lens or camera x,y, or z is going to magically make you a better photographer. Thanks Jan!!!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Steve S. That’s a great point! I have seen many people with the most expensive gear who didn’t know how to change a setting or bring up the histogram. Great helps but it’s overrated

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Gear

@jimroby2k 4 жыл бұрын

You’ve provided us an opportunity the see the VERY BEST bird photography I’ve seen here. I think Audubon would prosper having access to your amazing shots. Yo certainly have hit on what many of us (me) lack..preparation, patience and perspiration . As amateurs, we (me at least) will wander about and be happy with whatever shots we get. And we (me) will often quit too soon. I too am new to your channel.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jim! Nothing wrong with just a few nice grab shots. It always depends on what we want to get out of our photography.

@martingranger40 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I learned so much and it will make me a better photographer.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for your comment

@MyHumanWreckage 4 жыл бұрын

I’m new to your channel and I must say your channel is one of the most educational, inspirational and well produced channels on bird photography on KZfaq. Thank you so much.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

MyHumanWreckage thanks a lot for your kind words, much appreciated

@damianow.6114 4 жыл бұрын

@@jan_wegener Nederlandsch?

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

@@damianow.6114 German

@esanford 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely well done. I primarily shoot landscapes but occasionally dabble in bird photography. This video was both practical and entertaining. With regard to editing, it is part and parcel of photography. Shooting raw and sensible editing is absolutely necessary to achieve the best images.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Ed Sanford glad to hear that Ed 👍😊

@astawinuphotography4495 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Jan for the inspiration

@theguernseybirdnerd7111 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Some more great advice and a beautifully crafted video, to boot. Thanks again.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@adriennewest7712 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing those tips.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Adrienne West glad you enjoy them!

@EduardoAngielczyk 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Thanks so much Jan!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Eduardo Angielczyk thank you!

@thethreeislands 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, I have long been waiting to see whats behind the curtain as to how you edit your photos. Really looking forward to those upcoming editing videos!

@karlielarson7430 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos so much! Look forward to every upload! Very helpful information that isn't complicated 🙌

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Karlie Larson that’s what I aim to do. Great to hear, thanks 😊

@lindaleman1120 4 жыл бұрын

Jan this is superb information. Thank you so much for your generosity!!!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Linda Leman glad you enjoyed it Linda

@therealjamespickering 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful photos! Amazing work.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@tazzamund 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jan!

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks

@fernandafernandex 4 жыл бұрын

Jan, thank you a lot for giving all those advices, spending your time with us. I really appreciate and admire your work.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Fernanda Fernandex thanks for your kind words

@michelekutner4229 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's great to edit Bird photography ..same as when we used to go into the darkroom..thank You Jan

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Duade 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video mate, having spent time with you in the field it is clear how you implement these 7 elements with great success, the community is lucky to have you share all of your knowledge. Great stuff!!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Duade Paton thanks mate! Will see you soon! Still have to watch your latest videos, you post them faster than I can watch them

@archon301 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan! I have learn few new things each time I watch your videos. Hope to meet you if you visit Canberra. Bird photography is so interesting once you get engage in it. Many thanks to you who generously teach specific techniques and encourage ppl like me every time to get the best photo and more importantly to get closer to mother nature.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

archon301 thanks for your comment 😊 yes it’s a great way to connect with nature

@kimberlyroberts2060 4 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson! Looking forward to your new editing videos.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Kimberly Roberts thanks 😊

@aheroyaheroyalproductions7631 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots !!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Aheroy Aheroyal Productions thanks !!

@lounicksic 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Jan. Great tips. I will be out in my patio tomorrow setting up perches. "You Da Man....!!!"

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

lounicksic thanks! Good luck

@rubenmontero4813 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video, great tips Jan

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Ruben Montero thank you!

@davidroach515 4 жыл бұрын

Your photos are breathtaking and very worthwhile advice. Thank you. I agree with you about editing.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

David Roach glad you enjoyed it David!

@Old_Smuggler 4 жыл бұрын

A very informative video. Thank you!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Desi Baba glad you liked it!

@peteremerson4150 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the most helpful information. Cheers Peter

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Peter Emerson you’re very welcome Peter

@roshanwright3436 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video and being so open😊

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Roshan Wright you’re welcome 😊

@samhill9267 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the GREAT VIDEOS.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

you're welcome :)

@timbeckman1134 4 жыл бұрын

Love every second of your focusing and encouraging advice. My favorite teacher, Jan Wegener is an esteemed researcher I admire wholeheartedly 🦜

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Bimm BeckBimm thanks for your kind words 😊

@samuellawrence3239 3 жыл бұрын

I like your channel, and have learned a lot from you. Great job! My mother had gifted me a book on Australian birds when I was 10. Now I'm 49, have a Canon 75-300 zoom, and hope to get a better lens to revive my passion. Back in my childhood, I thought that it was a bird photographer I want to be!

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) It's certainly quite a diverse and interesting job, that can also be boring at times, especially when it comes to doing all the editing

@naturephotography3594 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips, many thanks

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@wholefoodsvegankitchen 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, informative. Thanks.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@senseo2848 4 жыл бұрын

For sure the best basic knowledge video I ever saw!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Sen Seo Great to heat, thanks

@ozozoz6 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ...

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

norman plant 😊😊😊

@nikiprinters1448 4 жыл бұрын

amazing thanks for sharing

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed watching it

@nikiprinters1448 4 жыл бұрын

@@jan_wegener by the way I am bhavyesh_photography from instagram

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Niki Printers good to know 👍

@krisc9300 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan, I really enjoy your videos. Editing photos is one of my favorite aspects of photography. I can't understand why some people avoid it. Keep up the great work!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Kris C yes, it’s such an important part! Thank you

@Hussein22 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on bird photography.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot :)

@glennramanan9185 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots,great ideas

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@SeanLarkan 3 жыл бұрын

Great learning session Jan, as always; thanks!

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@chrisbeckett7984 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jan Just getting started in Photography. I have been birding for a while Started watching your videos today and searching for you on other outlets. Thanks for doing these videos your work is amazing and very inspirational.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Beckett great to hear you’re finding my videos helpful. Check out my Instagram for daily content and my websites for more images and helpful products.

@AdeLud 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Jan 👍 Lots of useful tips

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Adrian Ludlam thank you!

@shanmukheswarp4995 4 жыл бұрын

you are a Master ...

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

thanks :)

@stevenhoward3238 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, Your so lucky to have so many colourful birds to photograph, Thank you for all the tips i can't wait to try out some, especially the birds in flight. Keep doing what your doing.

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's great to have some cool birds around! Always happy to help :)

@JPLamoureuxsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

loved this buddy, top vid!!!! x

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@phooesnax 4 жыл бұрын

Your shots are more like a wonderful Audubon book than any I have ever seen. The diversity in your area is stunning. Beautiful vwork!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

phooesnax thank you 😊😊

@Sofi707_ 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent content, thanks so much 👍 Greetings from Uruguay

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

ine Brause thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

@JanArzooman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jan. This has been very helpful, particularly the part about editing. I just followed you on Instagram.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

great! There are a lot more editing videos to come

@williamsiviter8760 4 жыл бұрын

I’m an enthusiast and although I will not wish to go on social media (I just don’t) I really appreciated your video. Thanks for your help.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

No one has to, but there are benefits :) Thanks for watching and your comment

@remybuitenhuis2433 4 жыл бұрын

smart man

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Remy Buitenhuis hehe thanks

@richd.9400 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative. Photo editing is definitely an integral part of my birding experience. It takes my images to the next level of how I want to present my images.

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

So true!

@Chris_Wolfgram 2 жыл бұрын

Jan seems to approach photography, exactly the way I approached fishing for much of my life, which is to say, I NEVER just went out blindly, hoping to just get lucky. Instead, I researched and considered every aspect. And I did everything I possibly could, to maximize my odds at catching the trophy I was after. Now that my life has shifted primarily to photography, I go about it exactly the same way. I want to do everything I possibly can to maximize my odds of bringing home that "trophy catch" :) Its obvious to me why Jan is one of the best bird photographers out there ! It's sure not blind luck ! TY Jan.

@jan_wegener 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! When I made some of my videos in the field, I actually thought about fishing shows a lot and how they make them interesting

@detlefkruse4768 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan for another great video! Most informative. Greetings from Germany.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Detlef Kruse Danke !

@stevenhoward3238 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan i went out yesterday and took a few shots of birds flying with some of the settings you mentioned, i was really happy with some and got it wrong with others but its a case of getting the light right so will keep practicing. Thanks again.

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, yes, light is important!

@russellwebb3672 4 жыл бұрын

Have watched a few of your videos and am very impressed with the end result images so looking forward to your PP video I hope sooner than later. Also I was looking at the Better Beamer but have been reading that after time it tends to sag down from the speedlight and also looking at the MagMod option wonder if you have tried that one? Thankyou Russ.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Russell Webb yes I will get on to a few different projects about editing soon. Yes it is a bit flimsy at times. I haven’t used the magmod myself, but it’s much bigger and heavier

@steveparent8788 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, great video. I believe that processing the image is where the artistic part of myself transform an interesting pictures in beautiful images. Editing allows me to be pround of my work 👍

@jan_wegener 2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@smkunder1 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Still not grasping HS flash in bird photography.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Kunder that’s great to hear. Did you watch my video about using flash?

@santoshmahalik 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful video...looking forward to your editing videos... To learn your style of editing

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

santosh mahalik thanks! Just working out the best ways to do them

@iancowie5478 4 жыл бұрын

Just discovered you and I am hooked.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Ian Cowie great 😁

@trystwithlight 3 жыл бұрын

A new subscriber/follower. Blown by the amazing content/education you put out. Here to learn and grow. Newish to bird photography and have a basic sony 200-600G lens. Your Facebook profile /cover picture is out of the world!!!!

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Yes, that's one of my favourite images! That;s an awesome lens you got there!

@akshayaks3769 4 жыл бұрын

Super birdes nice sound

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@peterkemp4372 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan, great Info. I am still working on it!! Learning your equipment for sure is where I am now. Nikon d7100 kit lens 55-200 really crappie, I notice that at a full 180mm + a larger f# like f11-f22 for long distance shots seems to be better, I think I need to work with a mono or tripod to get sharper images?? Lots of learning but fun. All the best.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Some of the cheaper zoom lenses become pretty average quality at the long end. So there’s not much you can do. Stopping down too far will decrease sharpness. You should be getting the best results around F8z if you don’t feel like you’re shaking a lot, I don’t think you’d need s tripod for a small lens. It might be more hassle than help

@brianrudolph2456 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video - what sites do you like to use for trip reports. I've found some one e-birds but hope there are others.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Brian Rudolph I often just use google and try a few different terms. I have not used Ebird much. There’s often helpful travel blogs written by people

@digvijaychaugle174 3 жыл бұрын

Simple but very useful tips. Happy subscriber 😇🙏🏻

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@rayganrambles 4 жыл бұрын

I used to think that it was a big taboo to edit your photos. Then I saw other photographers I admire doing it so I took that as permission that I could do it too!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Raygan Earl there’s really no good argument for not doing it. Nothing crazy but getting them to be the best they can be

@gjjohnso 4 жыл бұрын

I used to think that too, but then I started thinking about it and remembered the guy who worked in the mini lab next to where I worked, used to adjust lighting on people's photos. He didn't like leaving the machine to do auto adjustments. Fast forward 20+yrs and I realised that if if was happy for my film photos to be adjusted, I should be happy to have the same and almost always better, adjustments made to my digital photos.

@Biscuit761YT 4 жыл бұрын

New viewer here Jan, great images and wonderful advice, only thing, can you get some of those colourful birds and plants over to us here in the UK :-)

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

hehe, I can see if I can pack you a care package :D

@suecollins3246 2 жыл бұрын

One of my best bird photos _ever_ was taken just so - a Banded Martin that sat on on _one_ particular scrubby little bush in the middle of a fairly flat field. I noticed he flew off but came back to that little shrub. Each time I moved my stool _just_ a little bit closer. I got a _stunning_ photo. And I use a Canon Powershot SX60HS.

@jan_wegener 2 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@thomasmuller2339 4 жыл бұрын

danke für deine gedanken jan. grüße aus der heimat

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Müller Grüße zurück 😊

@colinwright8651 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan, another great inspirational video I'm just in awe of your attention to detail and the fantastic shots you achieve - as said before a video on your approach to post processing would very useful or perhaps a video or ebook for purchase would assist pay for your time and effort - I'd also appreciate your advice on a suitable pair of binoculars - I currently use my wife's 8x40 but the clarity is very ordinary and Pizzey & Knight's Birds of Australia is a good app to learn bird calls? Cheers Colin

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Colin Wright thanks Colin! I think I will do both some KZfaq videos and a comprehensive ebook or video tutorial. I am using Minox binoculars. Also just 8x40 I think. The best ones by far are Swarovski

@colinwright8651 4 жыл бұрын

@@jan_wegener Thanks Jan, I'm looking forward to seeing the post processing info - another great topic is a guide on how to recognise bird calls - thanks for the info on binoculars - the Swarovski ones are very expensive so I'll have a look at the Minox and Nikon ones methinks

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

@@colinwright8651 Yes. I found Minox to be good value for money if you buy it in the US (8x42 - $500ish). I thought it was pretty great until I used a Swarovski, which was so much brighter and clearer

@jasonmhorton9978 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet video! What are you using to record the video footage of the birds? It looks super clean!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

jasonmhorton I’m using my 5D Mark Iv and 600 L IS II for that

@hjs1966 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your content. I'm the new one who will follow you in the future.

@jan_wegener 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@markjensen663 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on your videos and photos. My question is how do you keep your perch branches fresh looking? Mine seem to last maybe a half hour only before the leaves or blossoms noticeably start drooping. Your climate does seems to be a bit more arid perhaps.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Jensen I try to pick perches that will last at least for an hour. And I put them in water as well when I transport them. Some plants you just cannot use cause they die too fast

@glynnelectric 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan! Thanks for all the great tips! I just bought a R6 and have a 300mm f/4 is. I was wondering why my images weren't crisp. I can't wait to go from f4 to f8 or f11 tomorrow!

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Hopefully that will help a bit kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdKahMtkzbzLm6c.html This video might give you some more insights as well.

@alanalain4884 3 жыл бұрын

So Nice... Where do you find those awesome flowered perches of all tones and colors... Aside of the stuning birds Australia offers, it looks like the vegetation is as unique and colorful...

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Many awesome plants here in Australia! Best to find someone with a yard full of pretty flowers :)

@lee-annecarpenter6844 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! Very useful to have some base settings to start with. May I ask what base settings you start with for birds in motion like the photo of the duck you took?

@jan_wegener 2 жыл бұрын

Probably at least 1/1000 or higher if things move

@uriishay7392 4 жыл бұрын

What a great educational video !! I'm new to birds Photography, I'm in other areas of photography. The biggest problem for me in your tutorial is how to get to know the names of the birds .. is there a shortcut to try and do it so i can take some photos a know who i'm dealing with?

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Uri Ishay thanks! Id use ID apps or a google search. Hopefully you can quickly can a rough idea of the kind of bird you’re looking it and then narrow it down from there

@pegrunyan9506 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your great videos! Please give some advice on perch set ups in winter. You can't pound perches or stands into the frozen ground in Michigan and when I use an old tripod to hold the perch the birds perch on the tripod knobs instead of the perch. Does that mean my perches aren't sturdy enough? Really struggling with winter perches.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Peg Runyan hi, yes winter makes it hard. Generally if the perch is smaller than the tripod head/arm the birds will go for the latter, because they look more sturdy to them. You could try to cover them with small flimsy branches or snow to stood the birds from landing in them

@gregwilsonnaturephotography 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Peg, What I do about the birds perching on the handle of the tripod is use something fluffy and soft that birds find unstable. It works great and they go right to the perch! Sayin' hey.... Greg

@pegrunyan9506 4 жыл бұрын

@@gregwilsonnaturephotography Thanks Greg, I'm thinking about getting some stringy plastic plants from Hobby Lobby, will something like that work?

@gregwilsonnaturephotography 4 жыл бұрын

@@pegrunyan9506 I tend to use Spanish moss that is kind of soft and bunchy really anything that would not hold the weight of the birds so they have no support to land on. Greg

@franroush191 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used a camera trap with a laser beam and if so which model do you suggest.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Fran Roush I haven’t, so cant really help with that sorry

@catherinetremerryn 3 жыл бұрын

Have been trying out your BBF and it’s made a terrific difference, much sharper. I v much enjoy the editing side as well. I use Lightroom - would like to be better with the LR cloud so can edit on the hoof. I’m new to your channel and am looking forward to going through it. Do you ever shoot with Micro four thirds - says she, hopefully?!

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, cheers. No, only Canon full frame for me

@whj11 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos I learned so much from you. Do you crop your pictures that you use in the videos.

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Walter. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't, depends on the image

@fbimagesphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, thanks for the information. Learning about birds and especially their call, truly is a must! A quick technical question, I am a Canon user as well, and I would appreciate if you could share some wisdom on which AF settings you use and why? Single point? Zone AF? Acc/dec tracking, auto switching etc. My 5D IV often struggles with focus acquisition and I wonder if I am to blame. Thanks a lot, Felix

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Felix De Lubersac that’s an interesting one. I have struggled with that for a while as well. I use back button focus. Single AF point with the surrounding pints activated. AF case 1 with sensitivity and acceleration set one step below 0 and AF point switching set to 1

@fbimagesphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Jan Wegener thank you for taking the time to reply! Will give it a shot

@colinhuon5908 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent common sense advice. Thank you Jan. Now I just need to get off my bum and have a go.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Col VK5HCF let’s gooo 😁

@orbitelectron8355 3 жыл бұрын

Hi very nice and precise tutorial. I like a lot. Just one question while using tripod are you using image stabilization or switching it off?

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I always leave it on

@orbitelectron8355 3 жыл бұрын

@@jan_wegener thanks

@georgk255 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Jan. One Question. How you get those very nice light backgrounds. Is this because of the flash?

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, it's mainly a mix of being in the right spot, exposing properly You can check out my video on backgrounds here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpedktCA2KrWdqc.html

@anuradhaarora6196 3 жыл бұрын

I am a big fan of u. I became interested in Bird photography after watching your videos. Can u suggest a good binoculars please. Thank you.

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) Personally I am using a 8x42 Minox. It was around $800. It's not as amazing as a Swarowski, but does the job

@suecollins3246 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - Research and Preparation! It took me _over a year_ to get my photos of a shy little grey and white bird with a bar across his throat called a Bar-Throated Apalis... Got him eventually.

@jan_wegener 2 жыл бұрын

well done!

@karlbehnke7467 Жыл бұрын

Do you set your flash to high speed sync when your shooting?

@Biscuit761YT 4 жыл бұрын

I'm off out into the garden now to see if I can get anything !

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

good luck!

@Biscuit761YT 4 жыл бұрын

@@jan_wegener 1 blue tit in 40 minutes ... 😟

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

@@Biscuit761YT better than none! It takes time sometimes. And sometimes one is all you need

@rodrigoremedios3973 4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious about the use o flash in this kind of photography. I never imagined you can do this with a telephoto in such long distance. Can you explain this technique, please? Thank you and congrats for your pics!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Rodrigo Remedios I made a video on that 👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fchnmJWUy83WgJs.html

@trishagrant9731 3 жыл бұрын

@@jan_wegener awwwww I asked a similar question. I had even scrolled down looking to see if others had inquired . Guess I scrolled right past this. Thank you.

@beakpics9935 4 жыл бұрын

HI! Do you set your ISO manually? Thank you!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

beakpics always 👍😊

@NG-xg8ez 4 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Jan ! By the way, Do you have account on 500px ? ( I can't find you there.. )

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

N G no, I am most active on Instagram. And have my website. Aviscapes.com but need to upload more images

@rohankellaway8990 3 жыл бұрын

I got my R5 a few weeks ago and am now contemplating lenses. I don't have the budget for a f4 prime lens and was hoping to hear your thoughts about the f11 RF mount 600 and 800mm lenses for bird photography. Any chance of a video reviewing these lenses anytime soon?

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

I am hoping to get my hands on them soon. But no specific date just yet

@suecollins3246 2 жыл бұрын

Rohan - the new Canon? Oh my! Lucky you! What lens did you get to go with it?

@rohankellaway8990 2 жыл бұрын

@@suecollins3246 So glad I waited and waited for a RF 100-500. An amazing lens and the combo makes shooting birds in flight a joy.

@sandiebock8035 4 жыл бұрын

How do you get the bird so clear and the background so blurred. I am using a telephoto and if you use F8 I would think the back ground would not be blurred unless using a wide open fstop.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Sandie Bock it’s all about your positioning Check out my video on backgrounds kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpedktCA2KrWdqc.html

@erikswenson2659 4 жыл бұрын

Good video although a bit high level. Provides food for thought, but light on tools for implementing. Could use more specific tips like the one about shooting a light colored branch to check exposure. This begs for a series of videos, each focusing on one of your seven points. For example, you could have a video on conducting research and reveal your favorite websites for checking on what birds are where.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Did you see my video about Exposure? That should explain it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ms-Tg7d4t7KYZXk.html My favourite website for research is google

@tarjei99 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like I'm the luddite here. I only use DPP. It does what I want : cropping, sharpening and adjusting colour every now and then. I'm unsure if the lens adjustment is useful. The main problem with DPP is that it is not exactly well documented.

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

It does a good job, but pretty clunky to use.

@dyreneiskogen 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan 👋🏻 I have a question. Where do you focus when a bird is facing straight forward?

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

I still try to focus on the eyes

@lindaleman1120 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan quick Q: I'm looking at purchasing a Benro GH2 tripod gimbal. I'm recently unemployed so I have to be careful with money, but Im thinking its a smart move given Im always using heavy lenses. What are your thoughts? thank you!

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Linda Leman sorry to hear that. I have only ever used wimberley gimbals. So I cannot really comment on the others unfortunately

@gjjohnso 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I notice that in some rare shots of yours, the bird's eye looks a bit bright, a bit like a bird version of red eye due to flash. Do you draw the line at editting "red eye" out of the shot? I love your channel, even though I take 99% of pictures of my kids. Some of the behaviour is the same, so your tips and processes are helpful. 😃

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

G J which images? There are many birds with bright red eyes in Australia. That’s never caused by the flash

@gjjohnso 4 жыл бұрын

I'll have to get back to you with the answer: I have to rewatch a lot of you videos to find an example. If I can't find anything in the next 7 days, I'll let you know as well. Thanks for the reply.

@gjjohnso 4 жыл бұрын

@@jan_wegener Hi. I must apologise, I went through all of your videos that I have watched and did not find any examples. I think I was wrongly remembering your Mastering Flash video, where you had purposefully shown the effects of using the flash wrong. On the up side, I should go back and watch your videos again properly, because in my quick skim through looking for examples, I noticed things that I didn't notice the first time I had watched them. I probably also should watch your videos earlier in the night and not when I am tired before bed! Thanks again for your informative videos.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

@@gjjohnso hehe, thanks :) enjoy

@scalaacom 3 жыл бұрын

I started on film. Each time we expose paper with the negative. How this was done directly effected the resulting image. Dodge and burn for example is a digital tool that originated as a physical tool in the dark room. So, to me playing with exposure and the like in camera raw is EXACTLY the same thing and do not understand the vitriol against it.

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

exactly!

@runningboy2174 3 жыл бұрын

Which device do you record with the sound? thanks you

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

on my KZfaq video or the birds singing? The birds are just internal 5D sound.

@runningboy2174 3 жыл бұрын

@@jan_wegener the birds singing! sounds very nice! What is the name of the recording device? thanks

@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын

@@runningboy2174 It was the internal camera mic of my canon 5D Mark IV

@L.V-Rider 4 жыл бұрын

I have two problems. 1. I don't dedicate enough time to do birding and bird photography. 2. As birding camera I use a Nikon P900 and the image quality is not as good with a lot of noise and the bokeh is not the same level as bigger cameras. I have a 35mm but only with short lenses and I don't want to expand on it. I have identified a new on the market 200-600mm lens I would like to buy and a new 35mm body to use with it. I hope to buy it this year.

@jan_wegener 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan 👍