Bird Photography for Beginners: 4 Unusual Tips

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Күн бұрын

Hey there, fellow bird photography enthusiasts! Are you passionate about capturing those amazing bird shots? Well, you're in luck! I've got some awesome tips to share with you, whether you're just starting out or have been at it for a while. Let's dive into four essential tips that every birder should know, and get ready because one of these tips might surprise you!
Now, I know there are plenty of videos out there talking about camera settings for beginner bird photographers. But we're going beyond that, my friends! We're going to explore the art of finding birds and approaching them with finesse, because trust me, it's just as important as nailing the camera settings. And let's not forget about gear! I'll explain why a 400mm long lens is the perfect choice for bird photography, helping you make the right gear decisions without breaking the bank.
Before we get into the juicy tips, let's talk about finding the ideal camera for bird photography. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, it's crucial to find the right fit. That's why I'll also share my insights on the best time for bird photography throughout the year, so you never miss those magical moments.
Alright, let's break down what you can expect from this exciting video:
0:00 Introduction
0:28 Check out some amazing bird photos taken with the Canon 7D
0:48 Get ready to be wowed by sample bird photos captured with the Canon 1DX
1:35 Tip #1 for all bird photographers, no matter your level
1:47 Take a look at a basic sample video shot with the SONY A1
2:44 Tip #2 to elevate your bird photography game
4:27 Essential tips #3 for beginners and those looking to improve
4:45 Spotlight on the fantastic SONY FE 70-200 mm F2.8 GM OSS lens
6:15 Brace yourself for a controversial tip #4
6:40 Demystifying lens focal length for bird photographers
8:40 Discover the wonders of the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens
9:26 Say hello to the versatile Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens
9:43 Hear the captivating story of the Indigo Bunting bird
10:45 Unveiling my top 4 unusual bird photography tips for beginners
11:00 Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more bird photography videos
11:11 Learn about the camera settings used for the bird photos on my Instagram
For detailed camera settings and lens choices, make sure to visit my Instagram channel:
/ drphotosca
And hey, if you're interested in the best SONY wildlife lens, I've got a video just for you:
• Review SONY Bird Photo...
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Lastly, if you're eager to master winter bird photography, don't miss my informative video:
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Get ready to take your bird photography to new heights. Let's capture those incredible moments together!

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@PhilThach Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video with beautiful shots and clips throughout but I must say, in my opinion, recommending a 70-200 lens to a beginner bird photographer is a near certain recipe for failure. It's ok, we don't have to agree and I appreciate you sharing your suggestions. Have a great day!

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment yes we can agree to disagree. A bird photographer needs several lenses in order to capture good photos. For me the 70-200 is the first not the only one. Enjoy 😀

@loplop88 9 ай бұрын

Based on my experience a 200mm lens just frustrates you...

@anonykip 7 ай бұрын

I started with a 300mm and it was frustrating. You need at least 400mm to get decent shots.

@rachelhusoy4961 7 ай бұрын

❤

@luzr6613 6 ай бұрын

I'm going to suggest that the failure probably has more to do with the individual, desire for immediate gratification, and not knowing what you don't know, than the focal length. I've been shooting birds for about a month - using a lens i use for landscapes and industrial environments - a 50-200 f2.8. In this time, I've had my share of UAPs, but yesterday it all clicked - more keepers than fails. As a beginner bird photographer, the results gave me a lot of satisfaction. As someone who started photography in 1980, i was unsurprised that it took me a month to get there.

@LouiseMZeitlin 3 күн бұрын

This was a beautiful and informative video. You have a new fan in me! Thank you.

@DavidReidPhotography 3 күн бұрын

Thank you appreciate the feedback 🙂

@bicleadbitter6033 Жыл бұрын

Getting out early in the morning & going to the same place so they get used to you !!

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Certainly more important than I realized back when I started bird photography.

@guag9591 Ай бұрын

Very sad for these little birds, I hope these little birds will find a new place to nest. Thanks for sharing your experiences and also for your valuable advices.

@DavidReidPhotography Ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I'm hoping to see them this year in or round the same location. 😀

@stephenthompson1998 Жыл бұрын

Using a light weight rig with Canon Eos R 10 and the 100-400 RF lens works well for a senior citizen on a ramble.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. The best camera is always the one you have with you 😁

@johnjackson9601 Жыл бұрын

I have been a wildlife photographer for years. Thank you for the information you hit the nail on the head!

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you appreciate the feedback 😀

@sarahbatsford4791 8 ай бұрын

Great advice so many thanks to you. Beaut shots too.😍

@DavidReidPhotography 8 ай бұрын

Thank you and appreciate the support 😊

@chandrashekhara5555 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding thanks

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you appreciate the feedback 🙂

@Agent_954 6 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed and learn from this. Thank you David.

@DavidReidPhotography 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and glad you enjoyed it 😀

@randyschwager2515 3 ай бұрын

All good advice! Thanks for taking me along!

@DavidReidPhotography 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and support😀

@hubertthong7405 Жыл бұрын

I just retired and started my bird photography with a budget of used 70-200mm f2.8 and a 300mm f2.8 prime on a 14 year old Nikon body. Thought it's all too underpowered. Thanks for your tips that confirmed the early starts I take and close up shooting are getting me good unexpected results. I even have a ghillie suit made up to get up and personal with our feathered friends. Thanks mate.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you. A ghillie suit now that's something I've always wanted!

@RichardCookphotography Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video David. That Indigo bunting is stunning. Great job 🙂🙂

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you appreciate the feedback 🙂

@RetrieverTrainingAlone 3 ай бұрын

Excellent! I noticed the reflection from the eye of the bird in your photos. Beginner tip: focus on the eye. Pre-focus on the location bird is likely to fly to.

@DavidReidPhotography 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Good tip and one that I use often 😀

@ralphernesti268 9 ай бұрын

One thing I think that is quite important , well it is to me is shooting is continuous mode. Yes in this mode you can get a lot of the same and they can be bad shot and this is what you end up with on your computer. But if you modify the way you shot as in do it is short burst of a couple of seconds this still will get you maybe up to 8 shots. So do this you are sure to get a set of shots that come out good. And this is a win, just remember it cost nothing but a little time to delete the shots that did not work out and you will have a smile with the ones that do come out clear. I do use this way of shooting and it works for me.

@DavidReidPhotography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Certainly shooting more frames often gives you a higher chance of capturing a good shot. I too use that now and then especially when I'm taking photos of a hard to find bird.

@havikhobbies Ай бұрын

Great tips! Especially the getting close, I think a lot of people assume these incredible shots are made from two miles away with a telescope! Sad to hear that beautiful birds nest was destroyed.

@DavidReidPhotography Ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. It's always surprising how close you can actually get. Takes some time and luck but it can be done. 🙂

@anandvmahajan 10 ай бұрын

Quite informative and interesting. Thank you.

@DavidReidPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Thank you glad you enjoyed it.

@austinroe4339 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate you mentioning that you don't have to buy the biggest lens to get great photos. I shoot with a Nikon 70-200mm lens and have been able to capture great images with it. You just have to get closer as you said which causes you to learn even more about your subject and makes your images that much more valuable in my opinion.

@DavidReidPhotography 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and so true all you have to do is work a little harder at get closer. The images are always great with a 70-200! 😀

@ThomsoyaWires-mb3wk Жыл бұрын

Very useful and easy to understand.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you appreciate the feedback 😊

@claudemartin5907 8 ай бұрын

Another important reason to get closer is that the background will be relatively farther away. So you get a better bokeh. I love my 350mm lens (Sony SEL70350G) but I still use the 600mm lens all the time for bird photography.

@DavidReidPhotography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and another good point. Sometimes the background is more important than the bird itself. It can often set the mood of the photo. 🙂

@ravir9020 7 ай бұрын

Quite practical and useful.

@DavidReidPhotography 7 ай бұрын

Thank you appreciate the feedback.

@rahulnisal2178 8 ай бұрын

Very informative video, indeed. Quite thought provoking..

@DavidReidPhotography 8 ай бұрын

Thank you appreciate the feedback 😀

@BHASKARAN550 2 ай бұрын

very helpful. I will try it.

@DavidReidPhotography 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and good luck with your photos 😀

@MurrayVader-xp8iv 9 ай бұрын

This is a very helpful video. I'm far from a beginner to photography. 50 years for me. Till 08 I only used to slr cameras 📷 a Miranda from age 18 - 30 and a Minolta from 30 to 2008. As you can tell got lots of years out of two cameras. Now u use canon rebel xs and t7. My main lens is a 75 300 4. Bird 🐦 photography is newer to me but at 69 I'm learning lots. Still not dead from the neck up. Thanks for you video.

@DavidReidPhotography 9 ай бұрын

Thank you appreciate the feedback. I still have an old Minolta and have always wanted to try it for bird and wildlife. Unfortunately I only have a 50mm lens so all I shot with it is street. Good luck with your bird photography 😄

@MurrayVader-xp8iv 9 ай бұрын

@DavidReidPhotography that's what came with those cameras a 50mm prime lenses. Zoom lenses were not as common then. I did a lot with a 50 mm lens weddings mostly, sports teems. Did a lot of macro. Longer lenses were beyond my income and still are. I would still like a 100 400 someday but the main thing is to use you skills with what you have and have fun with that. No one much sees my stuff but me anymore but that's fine as long as I'm happy with my work.

@DavidReidPhotography 9 ай бұрын

@@MurrayVader-xp8iv Well said exactly how I see my photography too. Just go shoot it.

@bicleadbitter6033 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your tips I will give them ago

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Good luck with the tips and i''d be curious to know what one you found most helpful.

@d53101 Ай бұрын

Great video with valuable info. I purchased the Sigma 100-400 lens rather than the 150-600. The later is just too big and heavy for me. I am happy with the 100-400, anyway on my crop sensor 90D it’s 150-600.

@DavidReidPhotography Ай бұрын

Thank you appreciate the feedback. I think you made the right choice 😀

@Pedro-nf2rr Жыл бұрын

Hola,espero que las personas que vean este vídeo comprendan que la fotografía no es tener un gran equipo, paciencia, observacion, ilusión.y sobre todo disfrutar.la fotografía para mi es plasmar esos momentos para en un futuro recordar el pasado. Gracias.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Bien dicho. Estoy totalmente de acuerdo.

@jspohl Жыл бұрын

Don’t worry about the little bunting family! All animals return to spirit and come back again. Their spirit is eternal just like ours. So glad I found your channel when I searched your latest camera. I’m a painter and feeling inspired to paint birds and so happy for all these tips. I’m going to build my own bird watching tree filled with feeders and bird houses next to my summer meditation spot. Wild life seems to keep showing up around me (and I even saw a handsome bear going for a stroll just outside my window 5 in the morning) but will have to be faster with a camera. 🕊

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and support 😀 I know i'll be heading back to this location in the spring and hopefully will find the bunting family again.

@oliverc1961 Жыл бұрын

It's true. All animals are carbon-based. When we die, carbon is returned to the soil (and the air, if we're cremated), or our remains are eaten by animals and some tiny part of us becomes a tiny part of them.

@markkelly3739 Жыл бұрын

As a bird photographer I’d say to a beginner start with a 70-300mm lens, the 200 will frustrate them and might even make them put the camera down and do something else.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. In this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5iDo851u8rKiXU.html I cover why I still think the 70-200 should be your first and certainly not your last. 🙂

@umfilmmaker8253 7 ай бұрын

Excellent advice! I’m a videographer that is transitioning to hobbiest wildlife photography in my retirement. I highly recommend used equipment. I use a Canon 5d mk3 and 7d mk1 (if I need longer reach). Having two cameras makes life so much easier so I can have my 100-400mm and 24-105mm lenses at the ready. All within a very reasonable budget.

@DavidReidPhotography 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback. So true two cameras with different lenses makes life a whole lot easier in the field.

@CheikoSairin 3 ай бұрын

Hello. I'm a new friend here from Singapore. Thanks for sharing these useful bird photography tips. 1 like from me. Have a great day. 👍🔔

@DavidReidPhotography 2 ай бұрын

Thank you😀

@JaganEra Жыл бұрын

Great Video

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you appreciate the support.

@shahg5524 5 ай бұрын

The most Honest video on KZfaq for new starters being told to buy the biggest zoom lens. It won’t make your photos amazing. Developing the other skills will 👍

@DavidReidPhotography 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀

@ForrestWest Жыл бұрын

Great video! One time I like to get a little further back is at home aiming at a feeding perch. I can get a softer smoother background zoomed-in from further than I can from moving my camera closer and not zooming as much while at the same aperture. It also is less likely to spook the birds.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very true distance, aperture and focal length play a big roll in the overall image especially the bokeh. 🙂

@krazywabbit 9 ай бұрын

I am coming from a smartphone as I am tried of not being able to get closer. I needed to hear this with all the noise on KZfaq flexing large glass. Thank you!

@DavidReidPhotography 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. Good luck with your photography.

@1972adamw 5 ай бұрын

A NEW photographer trying to shoot birds, I agree, 70-200mm is a good start. As a photographer that's been shooting for over 10 years...they can probably shoot with the super tele and be just fine. There's still a learning curve, but general photography experience will give a anyone starting bird photography a healthy head start than a new photographer

@DavidReidPhotography 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I think the 70-200 f/2.8 is like the nifty 50mm. It's a must have regardless of what you shoot. 😀

@MudMaxMetalDetecting Жыл бұрын

Some nice tips, especially the big lens. I went MFT, yes it doesn't have the ISO range of bigger sensors but it's easier to carry, you can keep it steady and I am very happy with the results. ATB MMMD

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. The perfect camera is the camera you love to use. Wish I learned that earlier 😂

@robertpeters9834 2 ай бұрын

Although I have the Nikkor 200-500mmf5.6 lens I tend to shoot at 400mm as at 500mm the photos are soft. From experience with this lens 300mm and 400mm produce the sharpest photos at f7.1. Totally agree with what else you say.

@DavidReidPhotography 2 ай бұрын

Thank you and appreciate sharing the experience and specs 😀

@Goldscy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips.We are so lucky to watch other photographer experiences on youtube.Of course practice all these is the most important.I was very sad for these little birds .Unfortunately humans destroy the enviroment disturbing the natural life.I hope these little birds found a good place to nest.Thank you for sharing this video.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks and appreciate the comment. Fingers crossed they will be back this year.

@upperstringsstudio 6 ай бұрын

For those disagreeing about the 70-200 lens, I see both sides. But I started with a 55-200 and I don't regret it. It forces you to get closer and make better decisions. When you get a longer lens, you have those skills in your pocket and better shots. If you want to photograph birds badly enough, you'll make what you have work until you can get something better.

@DavidReidPhotography 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. The 70-200 is a great lens and a good start for almost any photographer. From there you always grow in to more lenses. 😀

@franksfiddle9031 4 ай бұрын

Thank you .. new subscriber. Mike

@DavidReidPhotography 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike appreciate the support 😀

@robertcarey3383 2 ай бұрын

Just started two months ago, I started using a Nikon D90 with the kit lens which is an 18 -120 zoom. I got a couple good pics, but it was really tuff with a 120. I decided to buy a Nikon 300mm f4 prime off of eBay for $225.00. It is a fantastic lens although there is no vibration reduction. I understand these lenses sold for close to $2,000 dollars when new. This lens was made 25 years ago, and it is heavy, so I have adopted using a tripod always. Now I am getting pictures that are really unbelievable considering how little I have invested. I am having a hell of a lot of fun, and I don't see any need to upgrade camera or lens anytime soon.

@DavidReidPhotography 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear the 300mm is working for you. It's a good focal length for bird photography. 🙂

@plantman6245 Ай бұрын

I also use nikkor 300 f4 AFS +\- 1.4 TC. Unbelievably sharp lens with great colour rendition. Sweet lens indeed

@DavidReidPhotography Ай бұрын

@@plantman6245 thanks for the comment. I've never used Nikon gear. I hear good things about them especially the glass. 🙂

@augusti1 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, I shoot mostly with the 150-600mm and know I have a 70-300 Canon L lens, much better. Thank you, cheers from Belgium

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. The 70-300 lens sounds like a good range to have. I'll have to check in to that more. Enjoy!

@og_sane Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I'm a Canon user and it's just a shame I can't afford the 70-200 lens or the 160-600 from Sigma or Tamron. My 55-250mm is sometimes enough, but due to bufget I'm still using the old IS version which has bad autofocus. In the future aiming to switch my old 55-250 to the newer STM version. And also probably get the 150-600 later when possible... Canon's 100-400 also seems very nice, but pricy.

@DavidReidPhotography Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sharing. Good glass is costly but well worth getting. The used market can always been a good option. 🙂

@freeelectron8261 6 ай бұрын

Great tips -thank you. What happed to the trees and bird nest is sadly just a drop in the ocean to what is happening to forests globally.

@DavidReidPhotography 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Well the birds were never to be seen again. Unfortunately a large area close to this woodland is now being used for housing. 🙁

@freemanligon1177 Жыл бұрын

I have really been thinking of getting 150-600mm lens, just to be in reach/range of these birds. All I have is Canon Rebel 5t plus kit lenses, that's it. I have been trying to get closer, but just about every time, bird fly off. I always like to photo birds, been trying about 5 years. Good video. Thank you for the tips. Beautiful birds.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for sharing your experience with us. Bird photography is often about patience more than anything else. But if you wait long enough you are often rewarded with some amazing opportunities.

@RVNmedic Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I truly enjoyed this video. Lots of common sense. I've gotten some great bird photos with my phone. It's not the gear. Learn their habits and you can find them. Thanks.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and so true. Learn you camera and the subject you want to photograph and amazing things can happen!

@mrsgreencar4526 Жыл бұрын

Love your tips and stunning bird video/pics. I will definitely try them. I would like to make one suggestion……. As much as your information and video was terrific, I found the background music very distracting. The volume was slightly louder than your voice which made me have to really focus on your vocals. And the lovely bird songs were covered up which I so love listening to. Would have been a 5 star video without that distraction. Thanks again for your help with bird photography. ☺️🤙

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback much appreciated and I'll certainly watch out for the competing audio.

@bips1983 8 ай бұрын

Nice video , also for bird photography need camouflage yourself to get closer of bird.

@DavidReidPhotography 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. How much camo do you normally use or wear when you head out to take photos?

@bips1983 8 ай бұрын

@@DavidReidPhotography I specially use as much as I can myself for camouflage because I use normally 75-300 mm lense for bird photography

@davidkelly1427 Жыл бұрын

thank you very much for your hands on experience as i went down the big lens route 60 /600 sigma lens and now Reget it so you live and learn thank you again

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the feedback and yes we are all drawn in to the longer lenses. Hard not to want them but as you said often regret once you have them.

@Ellen-ru2fr 4 ай бұрын

A somewhat more hopeful thought about the birds, if they were already feeding their nestlings when you first spotted them, and you came back over a couple weeks, maybe, just maybe, the baby birds had matured enough to be out of the nest and flown just in time for the woodchip catastrophe. I find just when the parent birds are at their most frantic busy feeding the young, suddenly they are all gone from the nest - they don't come back once they fly - and on to the next stage.

@DavidReidPhotography 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Good point and I hope that's the case. This year there were no signs of them in that location. Fingers crossed I'll see some this spring.

@gordonthomas7103 11 ай бұрын

I started with a 150 to 600 zoom, and had a lot of trouble with the f6.3 aperture and holding steady without a tripod. I got a tripod and eventually was able to hold steady without it, and got some good pictures. Then I got a 200-500 f5.6, and started getting many more keepers.

@DavidReidPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. From my perspective is more about the keepers or success than the reach. You'll always need more reach. I'm sure if they had a 1,200mm lens we'd all want it. But at what sacrifice. That 1 stop from 6.3 to 5.6 can make a world of difference and really how much different is 500mm to 600mm on a zoom. Glad to hear you're having more success with it.

@ryanx.shepherd2406 10 ай бұрын

@@DavidReidPhotography f/6.3 to f/5.6 is not one stop but just 1/3 of a stop and rather meaningless

@DavidReidPhotography 10 ай бұрын

@@ryanx.shepherd2406 thanks for correction and point taken but not always meaningless.

@marciosouza6538 Жыл бұрын

That’s was the tips I was looking for, and the lens focal length explanation was essential. Make me decide go to a 70-200mm then get a 2x tc in future, will be more versatile for me, because I like landscape plus some not serious birds and wildlife photography Tkss

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. The 70-200 is very versatile and often underestimated in wildlife or bird photography. The bigger cheaper lenses have drawbacks and knowing them is essential before buying one. Good luck with your photography 😀

@blujeans9462 6 ай бұрын

Another thought for beginners - when buying your camera, buy one with as many mega pixels as you can afford. This way, you'll be already ready when you start progressing - but, more importantly, you can crop the heck out of your image (thus not needing a super long lens, yet) and still get a decent close up.

@DavidReidPhotography 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. True a larger sensor does allow you to punch in and crop tighter. If you can't afford a larger sensor camera crop sensors are often cheaper and ultimately do the same thing. 😀

@genea5580 Жыл бұрын

I didn't start shooting birds until I got my Nikon 500pf lens. When the 200-600 Nikon S lens for the Z cameras comes out I'll probably get that.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

I didn't know Nikon was making a 200-600 should be interesting. I only know of SONY having that range. Good luck with it!

@genea5580 Жыл бұрын

@@DavidReidPhotography It's rumored to be coming out this year sometime. It's on the lens roadmap, but no official date yet.

@theaverageconsumer7311 11 ай бұрын

I would like to add as beginner, when I am doing bird photography I try to experiment with shutter priority mode and aperture priority mode only to avoid all other hassles.

@DavidReidPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Very true. It is a mix of numerous things that work for you and the environment you normally shoot in. It's a never ending journey 🙂

@MariusCicu 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the clip, I'm a beginner, I haven't photographed wildlife but I really like it. For this, which camera do you recommend, Canon R10 or Sony a7R (mk2)? And what lens do you recommend for the one you choose (400mm but I would like it to be a bit cheaper). Thank you

@DavidReidPhotography 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your question. I have personally used and own the SONY A7R2 and find it is a great camera for most things except bird and wildlife photography. The focus is too slow when locking on the subject in my opinion. I've never used the Canon R10. The specifications look promising for bird photography. For the lens a 400mm prime lens is very expensive and would need an equally high quality camera boy. If you're thinking of the 100-400mm lens. Canon and SONY both have great 100-400mm lenses. I would also consider the 70-200mm lens. Not an obvious choice but for birds close enough these lenses are very fast and very sharp. I use it all the time. I would also recommend looking at some other Canon DSLR''s. The used market for both the camera body and lenses is pretty good right now. Good luck!

@MariusCicu 9 ай бұрын

@@DavidReidPhotography Which Canon camera do you recommend for this?

@MariusCicu 9 ай бұрын

@@DavidReidPhotography Is the Canon 6D mk2 a good choice for this? I would honestly like an all-in-one lens (be it for vacations, children, but also for wildlife). But the lens should not be so expensive. In the future, if I see that wildlife attracts me and I learn this, I will consider investing. But now at the beginning I am not willing to invest a lot. Thank you.

@DavidReidPhotography 9 ай бұрын

@@MariusCicu yes the Canon 6D Mark II is a good full frame camera. If you're planning on doing more photography in the coming years I would recommend you buy the best lenses you can afford. The lens can last many many years while the body can be upgraded more frequently. Also, the lens tends to be why many photos aren't sharp or good quality. Hope that helps.

@geoffs1909 Жыл бұрын

Informative video, but I have a Sony RX10 IV which seems to cover all the bases I'll ever need.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks and glad to hear you have the camera that works for you. That's more important than new gear 😀

@stephenthompson1998 Жыл бұрын

Had a lot of success with that camera too.

@MLJ7424 11 ай бұрын

How much of a camera would you suggest , Nice video

@DavidReidPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Well that's a tough question. I always lean toward spending more money on the lens or lenses than you think you should. A good (great) lens will last you decades. If you have a great lens you can usually get away with having a camera body that isn't the best but is good. Whereas if you buy the best body and a cheaper lens you will be held back by the lens and want to sell it sooner than you think. If money is an issue the used DSLR market is still a good option especially when comparing them to cheaper mirrorless cameras. Cheaper mirrorless cameras still have a hard time locking in on focus when shooting birds and other wildlife whereas DSLRS tend to be much faster. I still shoot with a Canon 7D Mark II and a Canon 1D X and capture great shots when I use the Canon L lenses with them. Hope that helps a bit.

@WolferAlpha 11 ай бұрын

When I read "unusual" I thought it would be more unusual, I thought it was relatively common because I found out for myself, my equipment for photographing birds is my smartphone and a special lens, due to certain limitations there is not much I can do to improve the sharpness, but it still impresses a lot, I live in a condominium and here I already got some pretty cool photos, stopping to think I even applied the first 3 tips when taking my photos.

@WolferAlpha 11 ай бұрын

Even today I managed to take a picture of a bird flying, it's a pain to take a picture like this because my lens focus is manual

@DavidReidPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Now manual focus is a whole new skill level. Good on you for making it work 🙂

@regbanks7888 Ай бұрын

I have a 70 to 300. Gets ok bird shots. But i would highly recommended anybody starting to go with a 400 or more. It's scenarios where you can't physically get as close all the time. Ntm you'll get closer shots. Which should make it easier to get more sharper pictures. Go 400mm or higher. Anything less you'll regret it

@DavidReidPhotography Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. What lens is your go to lens above 400mm?

@SPLinTEROPS 9 ай бұрын

Never thought about 600mm - I wish I had budget at least for 70-200 ;(

@DavidReidPhotography 9 ай бұрын

If you have a Canon DSLR there is a good used market right now on lenses.

@cesurkarakus209 14 күн бұрын

I found an old 16mp bridge camera for a good price. "Fujifilm FinePix S8200" It has 40x(24-960mm) zoom lens. Is it good for a beginner?

@DavidReidPhotography 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I believe as a beginner any camera is a good camera. If you enjoy taking photos it will be the first camera and not your last. The key is to start and just take pictures. You'll naturally improve your skills and when you're ready to take the next step you'll be ready to buy a 'better camera '. This video helps illustrate this. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMqFdbaaxOCqY2g.html

@andrewhillphotosvideos2909 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable how that blue bird stayed around for you to stop your car, grab your camera, get out the car, set up your camera, and take the photo.. very kind and patient bird lol...

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Yes it was pretty amazing and happened a number of days. In a few more weeks it will be the same time of year and with a lot of luck I hope to see them return. 🤔

@gordonthomas7103 11 ай бұрын

It's more likely that the bird flew off, and after the photographer sat still patiently it came back.

@scottjordan8218 Жыл бұрын

Hey what lenses should you get if not the longest one?

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Scott I still think the best lens to start out with after your kit lens is the *70-200mm* then the *100-400mm* lens. You can see more about these and other lenses in this video I made. *kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5iDo851u8rKiXU.html* Thanks

@tonyblake8841 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Puts a lot into perspective. I thought about the 70-200 with the 200-600. Settled on the 100-400 with a 2x TC to go with my a7iv. The latter works fine in the right conditions and the lens is a great lens and you can walk around for hours with little to no fatigue ( I’m 70). Ok I’m only a beginner but I get what I think are good shots in difficult conditions at times. I do still wonder about getting the 70-200/ 2.8 though but can pick up a welcome swallow with a low keeper rate with the 100-400 so can hardly justify the purchase of the 70-200.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. I think it comes down to our expectations for the final photo. If a higher quality (focus, detail etc) is what we're going for then we have to respect the physics of lens technology and the limitations of these larger cheaper lenses. After all if a 150-600 Sigma could give us near the same quality as a 600MM prime why would anyone buy a prime 😂 So that's why I say the 70-200 and then the 100-400 should be the go to lenses for most bird photographers. You just can't beat the quality of these lenses. For me the 70-200 really shines in the winter months when the quality of light is poor in the north. Those extra f stops make all the difference.

@Birdwatching134 Жыл бұрын

What mode and setting your camera for take all of this photo?

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. The best place to see what camera I used and the camera settings for my photos is Instagram. There I share what camera, lens and exposure settings I used for each photo. I also share insights on that specific photo. You can find me at instagram.com/drphotosca @drphotosca

@cheng-gangwang1557 Жыл бұрын

中文字幕好评！

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

谢谢

@andymok7945 Жыл бұрын

Far too often, the decision to do something rarely is given proper thought. The number of times that I have seen a tree removed with active nests is disgusting.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

It does make you wonder how hard can it be and would it really change things if people just took that extra step.

@wanneske1969 10 ай бұрын

Great tips but I doubt I can get close enough to small songbirds with my 70-200. Just bought the sigma 150-600 :-)

@DavidReidPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. The 70-200 seems too short in reach and it can often be. You'd be surprised how often you can capture great bird photos with it. Good luck with the Sigma hope you capture some great shots 😊

@wanneske1969 10 ай бұрын

@@DavidReidPhotography Thanks David. I don't know what it's like in the Usa but in Europe small songbirds are very shy. I guess if I'd want to photograph a robin or blue tit filling the frame at 200 mm, I'd have to be at a distance of 2 meters which seems impossible.

@DavidReidPhotography 10 ай бұрын

@@wanneske1969 yes location is important and native species equally. However another key consideration that's often overlooked is available light. In Ontario Canada we have more months where the sun is low resulting in more often poor light. The low cost long zoom lenses struggle with low light. So for me the 70-200 is a great starter lens. Then move up from there.

@wanneske1969 10 ай бұрын

@@DavidReidPhotography In the South of Europe people even hunt on small birds to eat, so it's understandable they are shy.

@wanneske1969 10 ай бұрын

@@DavidReidPhotography I just tested my 150-600. You are right : the autofocus is slow and the pics are not tack sharp. still, it's a cheap alternative to a canon 600 mm f4 IS. The Canon RF 800 mm f11 is probably a great lens as well but a fixed aperture of f11 is even worse than the f6.3 on my sigma.

@stephenedmunds207 Жыл бұрын

Or use a MFT or APSC sensor camera and get a much smaller lighter lens

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Very true those sensors have a unique advantage. But you can also accomplish the same with a larger full frame sensor and cropping in.

@davidbuljubasic2624 3 ай бұрын

Nooo not the trees who ever cut them made me sad and I was wondering for my l series 100-400mm lens f/4.5-5.6 what settings to use for cloud and sunny days I keep getting too much noise and can't afford denois ai

@DavidReidPhotography 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your question. Setting the correct ISO can be difficult when taking birds. It's dependant on a number of factors such as the camara model and sensor, how dark it gets when it's cloudy and how fast the birds are moving. To get an idea of the range of settings I use for my bird photography check out my Instagram channel where for almost all photos I include the camera model, lens and settings I used for that shot. instagram.com/drphotosca/

@samking7178 Жыл бұрын

Great video except the background music is distracting.

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and duly noted 🙂

@wdg21 11 ай бұрын

Alright it seems I fell into the trap, I bought a 2nd hand 600f4 from Canon. Even though I might be an experienced photographer, I might just bring as well my 70-200 and not get disheartened 😇

@DavidReidPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Some days I think I bring every lens I use just in case or is it to justify having them 🤔😂 Thanks for the comment.

@arrebarre 8 ай бұрын

It is so unfortunate that reflector lenses went out of fashion, they're so much lighter and smaller than normal refraction lenses and have a lot better depth of field. Ever since I got my minolta AF reflex 500 I could never go back to the weight of a normal telephoto.

@DavidReidPhotography 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I never had the opportunity to use a reflector lens. I wonder if you could use an adapter with a SONY body to test it out. 🤔😊

@JohanJoosteMusiek 10 ай бұрын

Nice video, but I don't think you need music in the background of your voice. It spoils it for me.

@DavidReidPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback and noted. These videos are certainly a work in progress 😀

@peterk_hh 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for the Tipps, but turn off the music please....

@DavidReidPhotography 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for your feedback... noted!

@shoguntix8872 Жыл бұрын

Pro Tips. use birds calls through mini speaker n thank me later 😁

@DavidReidPhotography Жыл бұрын

Ahhh there you go. Something to try 😊

@shoguntix8872 Жыл бұрын

@@DavidReidPhotography i been trying and wanting to become wildlife photography lik past 5 years. What's really limiting me is my gear and finance. Still trying to overcome beyond limitations of gears. Really helping me, watching all this tips ☺️ towards my passions.🤍

@DavidReidPhotography 11 ай бұрын

@@shoguntix8872 one area many people look to is the used gear especially Canon DSLR bodies and lenses. The Lenses are all still very good.

@nithinpallavi Ай бұрын

❤Let us watch some Indian birds ❤️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gb1pmbtnxpbbfGw.html