I don't think there is another wildlife photographer that gives us what you do! Down to earth reviews, examples, taking care of our pockets and our photography quality as well ! Thank you Duade!!!

DSLR's will never die, and will never be obsolete. Film cameras are still alive, and very much sought after. Photography, photo gear, does not have an expiration date. When so-called photographers on KZfaq have video titles with "Still worth it in 2022?" i do an eyeroll. They clearly are not photographers. BTW, love this channel. You sir clearly know the art of photography.

Your photos with the 40D shows it is about the Photographer and not the gear, wonderful photos!

Hi Duade! I’m 14 years old and I’m a wildlife photographer from Denmark. My first camera was a canon rebel xti and my lense was a 75-300mm. When I started on wildlife photography I was only 11 years old and I didn’t knew anything about settings for my camera. But then my friend told me about you and he said “I can totally recommend Duade Paton. He is my favourite KZfaqr”. And then I saw your videos and since then I’ve been watching every single video on your KZfaq channel! Thank you for your inspiring videos! Magnus

What you did with the 40D is amazing. You live in R3 / R5 world and with the 40D you got very nice results with the pigeon eye in focus ! That's talent!

Boy if you think you hit the buffer fast on your 40D, don’t pick up a 300D! We went on holiday to Phoenix Az, from the UK. I took my new 40D and after repackaging my bag 3 times I managed to include my spare body, my first DSLR, a 300D. We went to a wildlife park called Out of Africa, my 40D shutter failed after the fifth shot there with less than 1000 shots on it, so I went back to my 300D, I alternately praised it for continuing working with several 10s of thousands of shots on it and cursed it for having 2.5 frames per second and a 4 shot buffer, it made the 40D’s 6.5 frames per second and 17 frame raw buffer seem absolutely insane! Thanks for the great content Duade.

Nicely illustrated that you don’t need huge amounts of money for superb photos. For me, the key to better photos is going out in the field more. Your enthusiasm and great results inspire me! Thank you!

Nice one Duade, love the way you show the RAW file and the transition to the finished image!

For birding the 7D2 is still a fun body to use.

Whenever someone feels the need to be motivated… just needs to see one of your videos. Awesome! Thanks Duade.

Super cute ducklings cheered me right up, cheers Duade! Now thinking about a 1dx.... 🤔

I agree wth Daniela’s comment well produced Duade 👍

Lovely bird that Dotterel!

Not only are they not dead, i just got my Sigma 150-600 C thanks to you! Thank you sir!

Duade, i could not agree more!

Ah now i noticed you have my gimble! Ain't it great! Light, small and cheap, yet uber-quality SIRUI!

Loved it! I'm also a proud owner of a 40D among other Canon and Fujifilm cameras. I get so MAD when I see videos or articles saying DSLRs are dead or if they're any good in 2022! For crying out loud, if they were any good back then, they're sure as hell good now! Marketing, marketing, marketing... and a lot of folks who can't shoot a brick and think that having the latest and greatest gear will improve their photography. For most of them it's a status symbol and it's funny how once they've bought the new 1 billion megapixel camera they stop posting on social media. Ohhhh the pressure to show work that matches... :))))))) It's all about the photographer, not the tools, but they don't get it! The cheapest camera I've bought (X-Pro1 for $150,00) is the one I shoot most of the time now with and I have a lot of fun. What a sensor! 🥰🤩

Nice to hear that shutter sound again!

Great piece Duade. Just goes to prove that you don’t need all the newest, most expensive and hyped up kit to great really great images. Yes, I’d like a brand new, top of the range mirrorless but for an amateur like me I cant justify that at the moment. I bought my 5DIV gently used (refurbished actually, from Canon) and it’s wonderful. Paired with the Sigma 150-600 C it’s perfect for birding. I also have a 24-70 and 70-200 Canon lenses (both 2.8) plus a 1.4 extender. I haven’t yet got to the point where my limited skills are restricted by equipment. When and if I do get that point, I’ll trade up. Great video Duade , thank you.

Why get rid of DSLR? what you must remember is that, the most memorable pictures where taken with primitive cameras and terrible lenses, you make the picture beautiful not the camera, it is your good eyes. many thanks Duade keep em coming

That 1DX does sound incredible and your utter enjoyment in using it and the 40D showed. They might not have some of the fancy new features and specs of some of the new mirrorless cameras, but you showed that it is not the gear that gets great images, it's the photographer. Lots of great images (especially those cute ducklings). Another enjoyable video. Thanks Duade

Excellent video as always Duade talking DSLR's I'v just brought with less the 200 on the shutter counts 1 Nikon D3, 1 D2H and a D300 with 20,000 clicks on it all for less than £500 GBP, thanks for sharing your images etc...

40D was my second body after an oh-so-ancient-now 300D, and still gets to be used as a backup from time to time. Can confirm - still can show some teeth! :)

Loved my 40D, 1200D, 7DMKii and 5Dmk iv but love my Eos 7R now but using DSLR cameras taught me how take photos and for that I will always cherish them. For anyone on a budget or not wanting to change from DSLR cameras are still superb and the second-hand market will be good for years to come

I Shoot mirrrorless but I bought last week a 1DX just for fun....and I'm loving it.

Great video, Duade - cheers man!

I got bought a Nikon D500 with Nikon 200-500. Find it great for my ability. Like all your videos, been a great help, thanks.

Old DLSR's can produce superb photographs. I still use my 40D and my 5D MKII. Heck, I even burst out my 20D from time to time. For birds and wildlife I use my 90D and as long as these cameras will perform I see no incentive to move to mirrorless.

Duade I agree with you I think the old digital SLR are still worth keeping , I use my 1Dx everyday and I also use A 7D Mk II . What I like is how you did this video you were down in the mud with the birds .

My Canon Eos 6d mark II. Love that camera.

I always enjoy the vicarious thrill of your work and your infectious enthusiasm! Thank you!

That video was a treat! I think you proved it's as much the knowledge and decent conditions as it is the expensive equipment. You got brilliant shots with all 3 DSLRs. The ducklings were a joy to see. Thanks Duade for a really encouraging video. Loved it.

DSLR's aren't dead at all. I'm primarily a Canon shooter but also have a Nikon as my backup camera. I shoot with Canon 70D with an EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM and the images that I get are truly remarkable. Instead of spending thousands and thousands of dollars on mirrorless bodies, one should get a good DSLR like an 80D or 5D Mk2 or 5D Mk3 or heck even a 250D for that matter and invest the money on buying good quality lenses. BTW I'm really impressed to see what a 40D can do. 😃

Beautiful pics. Thanks.

still shooting on a 7d mk1 and i love it for wildlife! another amazing video Duade!

Great video! And te shots are amazing! I really like the ones of the crested pigeons!

hi Duade I think the best apsc cams for birds in 2023 are followed under 500usd used 70d under 1000usd used 90d under 1500 usd R7 Ps your channel is amazing keep on going and stay save greetings Marx

As Nikon user, going back to the 850 for wildlife as the mirrorless offerings other than Z9 are inadequate. I remember just how good DSLRs really are.

I love the analog feel of my Canon DSLR!!

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always, keep up with the awesome content 🐦❤️🤗

As a DSLR user, I really enjoyed this video! DSLR are still awesome, no doubt about that. My favorite setup would be a Nikon D500 + 200-500 f/5.6, which is a killer for wildlife! If full frame is preferred, a D850 or even a D810 do the job.

Duade another fabulous video. The infectious excitement of you taking images is brilliant. As for the camera,I’d say the 7dMk2 and the sigma 150-600c and you won’t go to far wrong.

I have the 1DXMk2 and the 7DMk2. I normally bring both out loaded with different lenses. I take videos of wildlife as well to record behaviour and the 4K video recording of the 1DXMk2 is amazing

great video BTW, so the Australian grebe sound is just like ours. some real stunning shots for the pigeons.

Thank you for what you do!

I always had a DSLR, Canon 350D, 50D, 1D MKIII, 5D MKIII, 6D, 1D MK IV, 1D-X, and finally went mirror-less with the EOS R, and used it for 14 months, but i missed the DSLR "weight and size", so i bought last month a 1D-X MKII, and i'm happy again... 🍻

Yet another great video mate. I think a 80D or 90D are pretty good value and imo the 90D is underrated for its video performance. Just my 2c

Thank you for defending the DSLR! I have owned many Nikon models but have stuck with my D500, which ran me around $1500 new but have come down slightly in price. And for about the same amount of money, pair it with the Nikon 200-500 f5.6 and for a modest investment, you have a combination that will give you everything you need for years of enjoyment.

When used DSLR’s fall to prices a common non professional photographer can afford we have infinite choices. Just purchased a Nikon D200 for $125. US and only purchased it to replace a Fuji S2 that used my Nikon lenses. I am a Canon photographer with my original 40D, 5D mk1 and 7D mk2. Lenses for the D200 are reasonable especially when purchasing “D” and AIS versions. Thanks for a great video.

Something about your photography is the most satisfying thing especially the vlogs about them. The way you show the before and after with how you crop. The way you dont over edit but also dont leave an image as it came out. The fun you have in nature and in testing out different gear. Love your content Huge fan! Would be awsome to visit ausralia someday and photograph some of these species myself!

I am using Nikon D700 from 1year and its been such a great camera soo far... Currently i borrow Nikon 200-500mm for wildlife and it performs perfectly well.

I bought this year the Nikon D500 for less than 1500 dollars and I have not regretted it so far. I use Nikon's AF-S 70-300 VR lens, which I already had and the set is very good, although there are other lenses like the AF-P DX VR 70-300 ($400) and the AF-S VR 200-500 ($1500) from Nikon itself. Great video!

Loved watching that. I have a 5D mark ii and love using it. I own a Leica Televid APO 77 spotting scope. I have an adpater allowing me to put my 5D onto it. There is only manual focus available and that is throught the scopes focusing system. It turns it into a fixed f10 800mm lens basically. I have been surprised with the results. I think it is down to the superior glass in the scope and adapter. It is rewarding having to slow things down with the limitations of the scope. All other operations in the camera can be used manually with the scope.

Excellent video Duade. My combo Canon 90D/Sigma 60-600 sport for birds photography is amazing ( and heavy 😅 )

I’m still using my Canon 7D Mark II with the 100-400 mm 4.5-5.6 is lens and loving this setup!

My favorite DSLR is the 1D Mark IV. Arguably the 1DX is better, but the 1D4 has so many cool properties. It's a 1.3 crop so it's a compromise between FF and the normal 1.6 crop. In the hand it feels small and sexy vs a 1DX. It's size is similar to an R3.

Loved that - just goes to show that you can get great shots with whatever you have to hand really. You might have some challenges, but if you know the limitations and can work with them - you won't come home empty handed. Love those pigeon shots! Have never seen them look so good. So cute to see all those little ducklings too . . . ..

You always put out useful content and your images are gorgeous. Thank you for posting!

This was great fun to watch - I love your enthusiasm and love for the birds and wildlife. I always learn something from your vids and get the feel good factor! Keep it going! 👍

Always a joy to watch and learn from. :)

I still shoot with a Nikon D4, love the build quality and some of my best photos come out of that camera even though I also have a mirrorless.

Thank you for another great video. I am very happy with my 70D and sigma 150-600mm sport. But would love to buy a new 90D

Ah, the 40D and 400 5.6, my trusty combo since 2009 (I got the camera cheaper when the 50D came out). Avoid using it above 400 iso and it still produces great prints, A3+, though I wouldn't say no to an R6 for the ibis and the massive 20mp.

Duade, you have just shown us all that any camera will take good pictures, l do appreciate that you have a lot of experience and skill and maybe that’s what we need to learn rather than going out to buy expensive gear! Love your content and the fact you are honest about the world of wildlife photography, good on ya mate👍

Don’t stop these videos, I’m addicted ❤

So many great shots! Awesome! I was trying to get some good shots of little grebes, but they always were too spooky. Your Ground Pod with the GImbal is amazing, i will get one one of those

Under 500 dollar (USED): Canon 80D. Perhaps pair it with a CANON EF-S 55-250MM F/4-5.6 IS STM. Very good camera and lens!

Wonderful video with DSLRs. I would love for watching your enjoying reaction of taking great photos.😀👍 According my experience under 1500 USD best DSRL camera for beginning bird photography is Canon 90D. Its recent price in Amazon is 1078 USD. Its high IQ sensor, high speed AF, 10 fps continuous, 4K/HD 120p video shooting capability all are great. For it lens I suggest Sigma 150-600 ‘C’. Its costs in Amazon 838 USD. This lens’s very sharp IQ and focal length are great. Yes, its inexpensive price is unbelievable! Thanks for sharing your wonderful video.

DSLR not dead at all, with the news that canon will be stopping third party lenses for their r mount, I love my 80d and 70-300 F4- 5.6.

Your videos are so soothing with the calmness that you radiate during taking birdshots. Somehow it even looks as if the birds are approaching you out of curiosity while you are laying down. Definitely will try that myself. Currently the weather here is not very inviting to lay flat on the ground but I will give it a go.

As a senior hobbyist a dslr is fine. Two years ago the hype was still dslr. I'm not seeing a vast improvement with the "I'll fix it in post folks" any of the mid to upper end dslrs are still more advanced than my skills. The values in used cameras and glass are attractive.

Great video.

Thanks Duade

Danke!

DSLRs are the best deals out there now. I'm thinking of a Nikon D5 ....

They certainly are not dead and I am absolutely enjoying that the market is being flooded with exceptional value. I just picked up a Canon 5DSR with a 16 to 35mm f2.8 lens $1200 for the lot. That’s a bonkers bargain. I reckon I’ll stay with DLSR’s for the next few years

What a wonderful video mate. Easy to see that you were enjoying your time with this cameras. And the shots was outstanding as always. Really enjoyed looking at this video. Keep up your great work, and looking forward to your next video. About dslr's. Guess that both the 7d mk ii, and the 90d still can be good choices. I can't speak for other marks, as long as i only use Canon Cheers, Bjoern

I'd love to come out to your backyard and lay in the mud to shoot. Looks like tons of fun and peace. I like the environmental shots.

Great video Duade, interesting subject. I'm a DslR Canon shooter too and I'd say the 7D MK2 with the Sigma 150-600 C is a great budget option. Loved the ducklings so cute lol. Thank you for once again, a great video.

A fun video as always Duade. Those ducklings movement is so mechanical looking. They are quite entertaining. I think a used D500 with a Sigma or Tamron 150-600 lens can be picked up for around $2000 US dollars from KEH or MPB. That would be a very capable kit for bird photography.

Another interesting upload, Duade! Thanks for putting this one out there. Agreed, there are some nice values in the dslr end of the market & millions of great shots were taken with these cameras for decades. They are still quite viable & think it's good you reminded everyone of that. Great to see the spring ducklings & all the choice images you were able to take during your session! I just sold my previous dslr kit & so unfortunately, don't have any current lens recommendations right now. Once upon a time when getting started with dslrs, I did use a Canon 55-250mm on a crop body that I thought produced reasonable results if cond. & lighting were good. They're a little short @ 400mm EFL, but a good bargain used. Thanks again for another good effort & hope your next outing is a good one. Best regards ~ Chris

Nicely done, I two wanted the 1Dx, but the price held me back, 7D and the Mark II were used for years, then I said the heck with it and bought the 1Dx II and was in love my favorite wildlife DSLR, have a great day!!!

Great video Duade 😊I currently own the Canon 5d mark iv😊it’s been brilliant to use.

Thanks for this fun video. Great images. Having just accumulated a bunch of RF glass I don't see a DSLR in my future. Honestly, I enjoy the features of my R5 so much that it would be difficult for me to leave it home.

I love hearing that 1DX shutter sound. I was lucky to own the 1DX from day 1 and it was such an amazing camera. I still think the 18MP files are some of the nicest files I've ever worked with. Just had to get close enough to the birds to minimize cropping. If I still had Canon glass I'd pick up a used one just for the nostalgia.

For bargain Nikon shooters a used D7100 or D7200 paired with the 200-500 are good options.

My favorite DSLR of all time is the Canon 5D IV. When I was using that body I knew what I would get. This camera was reliable, the sensor was very good at the time and still today. I got some amazing shots with it. It was very expensive but if you can get a used one it will not let you down. The perfect camera for weddings. Beside price and an average buffer this camera is a beast. 30mps is a very good balance for file size. The raw files were so good and fun to play with. I can't say enough good things about that camera. I will never sell it !

Great video as always Duade! Love how you're always out in the field to test all your gear. I always come for the birds, stay for the info! I'd be interesting to see how the nikon bodies and their great 200-500 do. I don't know much about them but I'm sure people will have great suggestions. I know the d850 was their flagship and is often compared to the 1DX but used prices might be more expensive still nowadays. On Canon DSLR the APSC king always was the 7d ii of course 🙂 still the best built APSC Canon ever made so far! I don't think canon made any lens equivalent to that 200-500 though, so perhaps it'll be the old trusty sigma on them too! It'd be cool to see how the two compare. I know many people are on the 90D and are wondering if they should take the plunge to mirrorless, so maybe that's another option. I believe it's pretty similarly priced used to a 7d ii but I'm not sure. Imo if you're buying new today the R7 is the better buy to a 90D, but for folks who have it or are looking at it used I'm really not sure Personally I started wildlife on a Canon EF 70-300 USM ii. It is an incredible lens and performs pretty similarly to the the RF 100-400 AF/OIS wise, and is also pretty sharp. Lacks that bit of reach though of course, but when I started with I was only a biology student and bird watcher at heart, never watched a tutorial on photography and just went out with it in full auto jpeg and got pictures I'm really happy with to this day. I'm really happy I started on something lightweight that "just worked" and got me great pictures from the get go, it encouraged me to get more in the photography aspect of it and it became a passion on its own! I think the 70-300 USM ii really is the RF100-400 equivalent on DSLRs as f8 was too much at the time and they couldn't squeeze the extra 100mm at f5.6 for the budget/form factor. It's still a favorite of many people I know, and I still reach for it for regular telephoto use like concerts as I don't need the extra reach and the aperture beats my RF100-400. Surely your trusty 400 5.6 will beat it in reach and IQ, and might be the better buy today used, but if you have to buy new or find a good used deal on it I'm sure it's a very worthy option for a beginner. Wouldn't surprise if it beats it in some regards! In places like India where it's hard to find used deals on anything it's still what a lot of people go for. For for an ultra budget option, the EFS 55-250 STM will always be the value king for shooting near feeders! To this day I think it's one of the best ultra budget options Canon ever made. I know a few folks that are great photographers and never upgraded from that and get amazing photos with it, especially for semi macro and insects, I'd be nice to throw it in the mix for comparison since it's so cheap, and even easily found at bargain basement prices used since it is so popular. The 75-300 for a similar price is a bit of a lemon and better avoided. Sigma makes a really good 100-400 on DSLRs, but knowing the 150-600 is the same price, it's the one I recommend for obvious reasons 🙂 probably not for a beginner though! I really appreciate your initiative of bringing wildlife photography to more people! It does get tiring a bit sometimes seeing all these rich folks on forums gatekeeping the hobby and saying it's not worth it unless you spend all the money on flagship cameras and L glass. Some of us are still students or simply can't afford L glass, or aren't invested enough in the hobby to make it seem worth it. All the more reason why good affordable options are even more important. When I started I never thought I'd ever even buy an R7 and sigma 150-600C, even that at the time it seemed way, way too expensive for me to justify that purchase. If you're truly a birdwatcher at heart, a decent setup for not much more than a good pair of binoculars can certainly get you good photos. Even bridge cams can be good, but that's probably beyond the scope of your next vid. To me what matters the most will always be the memories from every picture I take, even if I've become a bit of a photography nerd over the years! Oh and one last thing, for people looking for used DSLRs, I think something like a new R10 and RF100-400 or the bigma (that one can be bought used but the adapter adds an extra cost) could still be in the equation, so it's true that perhaps budget used options should be compared against that. Just a thought. Is the cheap new tech so good that there's even a point to buying a used DSLR combo more expensive than that? I'll leave the answer to you! Cheers as always and looking forward to your next video 🙂

Another very fine video. You asked for best dlsr input and I must say my Canon. 7d mark I and 5D3 are fantastic. Both bodies I picked up used. I have no hesitation to put the Sig 150-600 C on either body. I also use the Canon 100-400 version 1 and 400 5.6. I get excellent images with them. I'll also throw it out there that having the 7d with a 70-200 and 5D3 with a 35 or 50 on it make for an excellent way to shoot a hockey game. Thanks for your time and efforts that you put into these videos, it's appreciated.

Excellent video with some great images. I picked up a 1D MkIV last year secondhand of course for a research project and the intention was to sell it on afterwards and get my money back. That never happened because heavy though it is, it is a total blast to handle, use and I'm never going to sell it ! I use, mainly for video a Canon M6 MkII plus a Lumix G90/95 so am very familiar with the undoubted benefits of mirrorless cameras, especially for video but for my wildlife and landscape photography, I still far prefer using my DSLRs if only because it is a more engaging experience. :)

With the current mirrorless cameras and all the nice "new" goodies like subject tracking and the like, it's easy to forget just how good the later DSLRs still are. They are VERY capable machines in the right hands :) Thanks for the cool video, cheers ^^

Surprised you got rid of your 5D4, but understand about the 1Dx, was tempted to get a 1Ds3, but I have too many bodies anyway. Only looking at back catalogue I was still using a 1D and 1Ds in 2010, and the crispness from my 1D was brilliant, even though it is only 4mp. I gave a talk at a local camera club recently and one of my favourite shots ever was taken on a 30D, 3mp. Neat video as usual. Cheers, Derek

G'day Duade ! Yet another beautiful video to demonstrate the joy of birding .. and once more making the valid point this can be achieved with the previous generation of camera's just as well. Only 16 months ago I still thought I'd never trade in the OVF for an EVF .. but then my 70D nearly drowned in the rain, and you and Jan convinced me to step over my fear for the EVF. And to my own surprise, I don't want to miss out on the added conveniences offered by the R7/6/5/3 breed of cameras .. On the other hand, getting similarly great images on a DSLR is just as possible as you nicely show, and having to do more effort for that results might even yield a tad more joy ;-) Would that be the reason I hardly saw you use your R5 since starting to report on the R7 😛 ??

I’m still using a DSLR which is a Nikon D500. I know it has a crop sensor but that suits me because I photograph a lot of small birds and also when photographing birds of prey, it means I can keep my distance thus avoiding disturbance. I have the camera coupled with the 500mm PF lens and the combination provides extremely fast AF. Someone described it as a Canon 7D Mk2 on steroids and I read an article by a chap who used a Canon 1DX Mk2 for his job in sports photography and he also owned a Nikon D500 for his personal use and he preferred the AF on the D500 - his opinion of course. I love it and will keep it for a good while yet.

Thanks for another great video, Duade! As much as I'd like a Z9, my D810 works like a champ. I'll upgrade eventually, but my D810 just gets the job done. The only thing that might push me to upgrade sooner than later is the eye tracking and the ability to do focus bracketing for macro work.

So far what I consider the best sub $500 dslr setup is the Sony A200 with kit lens (~$200 on ebay) paired with a Tamron 200-500mm (~$300 on ebay). I got an A200 for free from a friend and I have been amazed at what this older camera can do.

Thanks!

Good stuff! I shoot Nikon DSLRs and Olympus MFTs, love them both, no new cameras for me. Cheers!

Thank you for the video. Recently, I bought little used Canon 90D for under one thousand dollars and happy with it. My other DSLRs are 5D, 5DII, 1DIV and 7D. All are very much capable cameras. I use native L super telephoto and wide angle lenses. I don't think there are compelling reasons for me to go mirrorless.

I have a sony a77 with a sigma 150-500 all in 500 hundred uk pounds and i can get very good photos always enjoy watching thank you