Finding Wildlife in Costa Rica part 1 - the Resplendent Quetzal

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A Wildlife Photography trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica! In part 1 I focus on birds in the Talamanca Mountains where I stay in the little village of San Gerardo while looking for the Resplendent Quetzal. I also visit Dr. Alexander Skutch's house and tell some of his stories as a naturalist studying the birds of Costa Rica.
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@dirkswildworld 12 күн бұрын

Just watched this entire series of Costa Rica and loved it! Great work. As a fan of this amazing country I immediately fall into great memories, having travelled there since 1992, last time in 2022. When I bought the book " Birds of Costa Rica by A. F. Skutch et al" back in 1992, on my very first trip, I started to become a bird lover. Still this book accompanies us every time!

@EspenHelland 4 күн бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂 such a good book and a fantastic country! Hope to go back one day

@laszlobacs9347 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Costa Rica as we speak and I agree with everything you said about this beautiful country. I had the opportunity to see and photograph the Resplendent Quetzal in November of 2018. What an amazing experience that was. Great video thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing more content.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Lucky you! Enjoy 🙂

@iqueque Жыл бұрын

I had the good fortune to stay in the Monteverde cloud forest for a month in 2008. The park was closed to visitors from sunset to an hour after sunrise, so I had the place to myself. Watched several quetzals each day. Just through binoculars, since my point and shoot couldn’t capture any worthwhile images.

@nickcrispe1321 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and it puts Costa Rica a few places higher on the wish list. The E-M1 ii is still a fine wildlife camera, and I'm now in two minds about my choice to move to the new OM-1. Let's hope your OM-1 crash is (1) easily fixed, and (2) a sporadic problem, and not a recurrent glitch in the camera model. I've seen no other reports of OM-1 blackouts, but it's important for photographers to report problems as well as the wonders of improved autofocus and high-ISO performance. So thank you for that! Please tell us, at some point, how your problem was resolved.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick :) I think it's a one off, I've not heard of anyone with a similar problem. OM sent me a replacement and it's worked perfectly. I can highly recommend the camera, the difference in focus performance and ISO on the OM-1 is incredibly good.

@jasonwarnes7411 Жыл бұрын

Pleased you got sorted pal! Just waiting on mine to arrive ! 300mm just arrived I traded in my Canon R5 ! Let’s hope I made the right choice 😬😬😬😬😬🇬🇧

@Elessar1607 8 ай бұрын

@@jasonwarnes7411Hi, I just read your comment. I am also considering switching from the R5. What are your experiences in the meantime?

@turboyb7 Жыл бұрын

this is the dream of every wildlife photographer especially birder and i am looking forward to the next part...take care Espen!!!

@davidguy6823 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I have commented before but can’t stop watching this amazing film. The images show that it is the person behind the camera is what really matters not the equipment. Can’t wait for the next episode. Thanks.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much David :) Very happy you're enjoying it

@hannayilma-aviram2924 Жыл бұрын

Great video and narration. Thanks for sharing. Visited Costa Rica few weeks ago and spent time in Monteverdi and Bajos Del Toro. A true birders paradise, especially Bajos! I didn’t know what to catch and what to let go and never seen such a vast amount of bird varieties. Can’t wait to go back!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Hanna :) I missed those places, I definitely have to go back as well!

@ChrisandKen Жыл бұрын

Pura Vida Espen! Amazing shots and wonderful display of color and life. We absolutely love Costa Rica and can't wait to get back there later this year. We were lucky to spot a pair of quetzals in Monteverde. Excellent job!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Pura Vida Chris and Ken 🙂 that’s the one place I would have like to go as well, but unfortunately didn’t manage to fit in. Would love another shot at the quetzal, such amazing birds! Thank you

@wondersofcostarica 6 ай бұрын

Loved this video, what amazing photos you got. It really is a delight to bird off the deck at Miriam’s quetzals, we’ve been there before, such a huge variety of species. Greetings from Costa Rica and pura vida 🦥

@EspenHelland 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! A great place indeed 🙂

@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171 Жыл бұрын

That’s the way to get in there, find your wildlife exposure. Complete immersion. Oh yeah, I even forgot that there’s just no coffee like domestic Costa Rican. Those Ticos will let the gringos take all the ripe bananas they want. But the coffee?!? Oh NO, that coffee is for the compañeros!! They can take the botched batches, the bad rejected coffee can go to USA…. THANKS FOR SHARING!! ¡Pura vida!

@RolandAalto Жыл бұрын

Wow what a shock to realize your OM-1 died and in that situation too. I would have had a mental breakdown for sure if that had happened to me. Just switched to the Olympus OM-1 from canon and now realize that of course I must have a backcup housing, have been looking at the em-1 mk2. Your description of the trip to CR is among the best I've seen, really gives an honest and personal picture, I've already started planning my trip there :) probably going mid October if anyone else is interested in tagging along please let me know! As soon as you have more info on what happened to your OM-1 please let us know. A superb report Jesper / Roland from Stockholm Sweden

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jesper! Apologies for the delayed reply. It was the IS motor which they have now fixed. Hope you're in Costa Rica right now and enjoying it :) The em1ii worked for me as a backup and you can get it very reasonably.

@systemanaturae105 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video clip 👌👌 Costa Rica on my wish list. Sorry to hear you had a major problem with OM-1. One reason I am keeping my EM1 mark iii cameras. Both as backup to my OM-1 and use for flowers, fungi, lichen, some insects and amphibians and for macro work. I had the same issue with my 150-400mm + 1.25TC which developed a fault whilst I was in Cyprus. Think I told you at the time. Now repaired by OM Systems and working fine. Lucky I had my 40-150mm and X2.0TC with me so could still get shots. Keep on posting your great wildlife video clips and photos 😊😊

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Also good to have the two cameras so you don’t have to change lenses in the humidity, l was a bit wary of that. Thanks a lot 🙂

@RichardBirchett Жыл бұрын

What a cracking film mate, loved it and what a range of wildlife in such a amazing habitat rich country! Top work mate, looking forward to Pt 2. Cheers M 👍

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Matt! Hope you’re well

@josephnaranjo8286 Жыл бұрын

Thx Espen, I saw you walking around San Gerardo de Dota some days ago. I didn't knew that you're here in Costa Rica. Greetings and enjoy it!.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Ah cool! Yeah I was in Costa Rica for about three weeks this summer incredible country 🙂

@josephnaranjo8286 Жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland if ever come back again let me know it i would be your translator also help you to catch up some more birds species. Take care fella.

@RichardCookphotography Жыл бұрын

Nice video Espen. Well done!

@joerghummerjohann4854 Жыл бұрын

PURA VIDA! Fantastic video, you're evolving more and more into an excellent wildlife videographer. I'm loving Costa Rica, was there very happily with my old OM-D E-M5ii & 40-150mm. And just saw a male Quetzal just 100 m after the entrance to Monteverde Park. It was a lazy guy: Having completely ruined his tail feathers.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Pura Vida :) Thanks a lot Joerg!

@petersterling5334 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. The Cabanas where you stayed looks Fantastic for All types of Birds just shooting from the Patio! I might book a trip there.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Nice! Such a nice place

@StephenJStephen_Photography Жыл бұрын

Espen, I'm so glad that you got to visit that beautiful country. I have been there twice and have so much more to see in the future. Pura Vida!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Pura vida! Stunning place I agree, already want to go back 🙂

@rahul.k.viswanath Жыл бұрын

So colorful!

@mkvh5511 2 ай бұрын

Hi, Just came back from Costa Rica last week! Although i had a wonderful time there, wish i had seen your chanel before i went! Would have several tips for where to stay for birding, transportation to remote locations, etc! P.s. my main caméra, the Nikon p950 went dead 2 days before the end of my vacation too, and was left with my small Canon SX740 !!! LOL! Will definitly check your chanel before going somewhere!! Many thanks 😊😊😊

@HusbandnWifeDuo 7 ай бұрын

Love from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada! We watched your video recently on our TV and decided to come on the laptop belatedly to acknowledge watching the best video ever made on wildlife with a splendid music. It was a wildlife, animal in environment/habitat photography, informative documentary and music all at the same time.

@EspenHelland 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for taking the time to do that 🙂 glad you enjoyed!

@michaellaren1 Жыл бұрын

one of the best videos I have seen about birding in costa rica.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, means a lot 🙂

@olivermcqueen5654 Жыл бұрын

Great to see a new video

@joeallen7998 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. That is perhaps my favorite back porch. I've been there several times and I'm glad you took the time to mention how wonderful Miriam and the rest of the folks at Miriam's are. They really take pride in showing off their birds and incredible back porch. The food is pretty good too. I've stayed several times in a rental cabin near the bottom of the valley but always stop and fill up my memory cards on the trip down and again on the trip back out at Miriam's.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Yes, such a great place and nice people. I really enjoyed their food as well 🙂 thank you

@BlakeAndElis Жыл бұрын

What’s the name of this establishment? I would love to visit that back porch one day :)

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

@@BlakeAndElis Meriams - there’s a link in the description

@ppalumbo_ca Жыл бұрын

You handle the EM1ii like an extension of your own hand. Great shots. Excellent video.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

@sue310689 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy your stay in my country, I don't know anything about camaras but I think your photos were great

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Sue 🙂

@paulfreitag7772 9 ай бұрын

Hello, I came across your channel today while doing some research into Costa Rica. Great video! In one week I will be in Costa Rica! I will be staying for 2 months in the southwest Pacific side in Zancudo. I know virtually nothing about photography but I did buy a pre-owned Canon Rebel T3i to take better photos than my camera would. I am looking forward to photographing all of the animals and nature that I will be surrounded in. My rental house is nestled at the edge of the jungle but only a couple hundred yards from the beach. Would you have any advice to share about beginner photography, Costa Rica itself, or anything really?! LOL Again, very nice video, I'm going to check out the rest of your Costa Rican videos next. Gracias, Paul

@EspenHelland 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Paul 🙂 I’m sure you have a great time! Too many things to get into a message 😅 make sure you know your camera inside out before going. Hiring a local guide is a great way to get to get to know the area and see lots of interesting wildlife.

@TheAlanmcbride Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Espen. I had the privilege of meeting Alexander at his home in 1992 (I think it was anyway). He signed my birds of Costa Rica book too, charming man.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

That's amazing Alan, would have loved to have met him

@TheAlanmcbride Жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland Indeed, great man. We were part of a WINGS bird group and he entertained all fourteen of us for coffee and snack...

@zoewilliamson Жыл бұрын

Incredible footage really capturing this country! Thank you for sharing and posting!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zoe 🙂

@csvibkat Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@Jupiterjoyrides Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤️❤️

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@petertaylor4980 Жыл бұрын

5km at 2700m without acclimatisation is pretty heavy going. I'm impressed that you only sounded slightly out of breath. On a separate note, now I'm going to have to accelerate my planning for a trip to Costa Rica next year before your subscribers book everything out...

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

😅 I actually got a lift right after I filmed that :)

@chrishawes4189 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video - took me right back to San Gerardo!

@irisotte83 Жыл бұрын

Must have been an amazing trip. Great video, can't wait for the next one. Thank you for sharing Espen!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Iris :)

@alasdairmackenzie905 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful images Espen, and a wonderful film to go with them. Can't wait until the next episode.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Alasdair :)

@nodwelling4140 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful experience. I’m planning to do the same within a couple of months.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Nice one! Enjoy 🙂

@juliangreaves4727 Жыл бұрын

A great adventure unfolding Espen. Can’t wait to see the next episode. Dude, I felt your pain at the beginning with the OM1 issues. Good job you had a backup 👍👍

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Julian :) Yeah saved the trip having a backup!

@christerbergendorff9486 Жыл бұрын

Great video Espen, nice birds and amazing nature.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks Christer!

@rtproductions- Жыл бұрын

epic shots

@Rudy60426 7 ай бұрын

beautiful video

@kentaufderheide8454 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@manuprakash1989 Жыл бұрын

Felt good while watching the video and awesome birds 🥰🥰 keep doing the good work!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that, thank you :)

@evanjonker322 Жыл бұрын

Loved every second of it, I know where I want to go next!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks Evan :)

@alfredlucas3291 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Espen 👏👏 looking forward to see the next one 😃 greetings from Northern Norway 😉

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Takk så mye Lucas :)

@chiara1086 Жыл бұрын

Very nice footage, so worth the wait! Also I highly appreciate how you handled the problem! Even it was a bad timing I like to see that you dont let the problem bring you down. This place looks so nice!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Chiara 🙂

@peterb.7437 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

@MrFirstdance2000 Жыл бұрын

This was outstanding! Can't wait for Part 2...Your Em1mkii performed wonderfully, I think. Prayers for your safety.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot :)

@simonheereman1616 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Espen! Looking forward to the next vid.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon :)

@briancollins8237 Жыл бұрын

This is outstanding storytelling and beautiful film and photography! Thank you for sharing this with us all! Best content out there!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brian! Really appreciate it 🙂

@yacinesalmi4416 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Espen , just joined, incredible vidéo..and pics, thx man. Keep going. I Hope to visit that spot too.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 🙂

@MrCopper4 Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video. Well done

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott :)

@rogersmith4308 Жыл бұрын

Great video and trip Espen. And kudos for staying calm despite the technical glitch. Really highlights the value of travelling with a backup. I flirted with going down to a single camera, but backed off for just this reason.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'll never do that after this 😬

@trondwestby5264 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video from this awesome place. Would be fantastic to be there one day. Looks like paradise. Waiting for part 2 :)

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Takk for det Trond :) Maybe it would be a good Team Dovre goes to Costa Rica Adventure ;)

@samwang5831 Жыл бұрын

What a photographers' paradise! Your back-up camera is just as good. The pics are amazing

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Sam :)

@FQ8 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING! This place is on my bucket list and I better hurry as I am not getting any younger LOL! Looking forward to Pt . 2!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

😅 Get on it!

@anniebaltodanocruz8395 Жыл бұрын

GRANDIOSO MI PAÍS!!!🇨🇷🇨🇷

@atimnile2401 Жыл бұрын

Such A Beautiful country you got 💯💯

@ianpawson1356 Жыл бұрын

Looks like an amazing trip even with camera issues, looking forward to next episode

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Cheer Ian!

@evelynguevara7534 Жыл бұрын

Me encantó

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Gracias 🙂

@jeremycook-abbott4470 Жыл бұрын

Great to see this video. I was there in Jan 22. Miriam’s was a great place where I saw a number of regional endemics. I spent 3 days in San Gerardo before going on to the Golfo Dulce and Osa. Dipped on the Emerald Toucanet but saw a few Resplendent Quetzals (always semi obscured in cover though). Great birding there, I look forward to your next instalment.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy! A fantastic place!

@karinlessard6060 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful first video of Costa Rica! Too bad about your OM1, I can’t even imagine what went through your head. That being said, your EM1 shots are beautiful. Looking forward to your second video.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Karin :)

@Nathan-we8rz Жыл бұрын

That was amazing! I can’t wait to see the next episode. Sorry about your OM-1, that’s a bummer. Luckily you had a back up camera.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Nathan! So glad I did :)

@richardpawlyn3642 Жыл бұрын

Espen watched both the films - fabulous. I also have an OM1 and a problem with blackouts & power on issues and am returning to the dealer for a fix. Happy to share the details with anyone, especially OMSystems Cameras if it helps diagnose/fix.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard 🙂 unfortunate about your OM-1 hope they get it sorted for you

@richardpawlyn3642 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply@@EspenHelland Faulty sensor - replaced and working flawlessly now. Hope they've fixed yours too.

@rubenmontero4813 Жыл бұрын

What an adventure, one day ..

@jasonfraser3572 Жыл бұрын

That was really good, glad you had a spare camera.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jason! It saved the trip :)

@davidguy6823 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing trip. You coped really well with the OM1 problem. Any idea what it was and has it been repaired? Only just got mine and looking forward to using it. Are you still planning a user guide?

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Sending it in now to be looked at, OM was very helpful and sent out a replacement that's worked great and never had a problem with it before. I'll be working on an update for my current OM System course which will include the OM-1 :)

@rimandy9897 Жыл бұрын

U r amazing, love from India

@gregm6894 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Espen! Switching to the E-M1 Mkll doesn't seem to have hurt your results too much -- great images and video.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Greg :)

@cyclistham Жыл бұрын

How did you plan the trip? I'd be interested in hearing about how you chose the accommodations and transportation within Costa Rica. I've visited a couple of times for work, but never left the capital.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

I'll make a video on this and gear I brought later on

@narinthip3058 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the OM-1 breakdown though. Anyhow, your EM1 II footage looks awesome!!! I sort of having somewhat similar situation in May this year. I got my OM-1 in April but it was DOA. I had to wait till mid June to get mine. I was planning to use it with my EM1 III during my trip to Thailand and India late May. Anyhow, I look forward for your part 2 soon. Hope to go to Costa Rica soon either this or next year. So this great timing to see. Cheers.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Narin :) Sorry to hear about your experience too. I've been sent a replacement which works great so probably that's just a one off. Hop you had a great trip east!

@ianjefferson694 Жыл бұрын

Love your work as always. You once again saved me a couple of grand!. Itching to buy an OM1, but I'm staying with my EM 1 MK2. It's all about the photographer. Cheers.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian :) the EM1i worked great as a backup camera, though I was sent a backup OM-1 towards the end of my trip and there quite a few images I can take with the OM-1 that I just didn't have a chance with on the EM1ii. Birds in flight in particularly.

@ianjefferson694 Жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland I live in San Francisco, so if you ever need anything. I also have a cabin in Fritsla Sweden if you need a base to explore the forests there.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

@@ianjefferson694 thank you kindly Ian 🙏

@brownie3609 Жыл бұрын

Great video and bought back good memories of my own trip to Costa Rica in February. Its much drier then although still very cold at night in key Quetzal locations. As you have stated dawn around Avocado trees were the best locations. I stayed at the Trogon Lodge which must have been close to where you were and managed to get some decent shots. I hired a car which made get between the key locations very easy as the roads, as you know, are pretty good. I found it odd driving from this location to the coast and the temperature going from 0c to 36c in a couple of hours. Also, I found the Monteverdi Cloud Forest a bit disappointing and the Corcovado National Park absolutely amazing. I hope there are move vlogs of your trip to come. Thank-you for sharing.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's great to hear it brought back some good memories :) I think I'd hire a car on my next visit and yeah the temperature changes is such a shock!

@amnaturephotography Жыл бұрын

Nice video Espen…

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam!

@DanaDana-fn9ff Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning photography and video. Thank you! Also, love your clothing and your hat! Where can we get that hat? 😁❤️ Looking forward to watching much more of your videos. Thanks again!

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Dana 🙂 I will make a video going through gear and research for the trip. Got the hat from Tiso

@jonz_wildlife 2 ай бұрын

Great video! May i ask what lens u r using

@grahamford950 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your video's and thinking of a self guided trip to Costa Rica and was wondering if you would advise booking accommodation before hand or just winging it? Thank you Espen.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

I booked quite a bit before hand, if you're going in the dry high season you definitely want to book way ahead of time. I was there in the rainy season and it was never full anywhere I went.

@grahamford950 Жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland Thank you Espen much appreciated.

@osavidafilms6256 3 ай бұрын

If you’re ever interested in doing any filming in CR again I have a wonderful cabin located on 2 acres of primary rainforest in the Osa Peninsula just had a crew from National Geographic here last week

@wildkalait624 Жыл бұрын

I’am waiting for next video! I was in Costa Rica two years ago but unfortunately not in rain forest. That’s why i must comeback. In this year i was two month in Panama but it is different.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you :) I'm sure that must have been good as well

@GecoTau Жыл бұрын

Wow…awesome job. By the way may I know which bird lodge you staying at San Gerardo ? I'm been there before just a very short visit during 2020 pandemic.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you :) stayed at cabanas san gerardo

@sandrafawcett1648 4 ай бұрын

Hi ❤ your voice you have good pictures

@EspenHelland 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@stevepersighetti3400 Жыл бұрын

Great video and memories of my "unseasonably wet" trip to Costa Rica in 2010 also in search of the Respendant Quetzal. I'd be really interested in your gear list for the trip and an update on your worrying OM-1 issue. I also have the OM-1 and an EM1ii as back up. And what did you shoot your video with?

@stevepersighetti3400 Жыл бұрын

PS What was your 210mm lens? Many thanks.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve! I'll probably make a video where I go through gear and research etc. The video I shot with a mixture of a GoPro 10, iPhone, Mavic drone and my em1ii for the wildlife footage

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

40-150mm with 1.4x teleconverter

@derekgpony Жыл бұрын

I chose to purchase the EM1iii over the OM1 because of the bricking issue some users have had with the OM1. So sorry to hear it happened to you Espen on such an epic trip. I hope OMDS gets to the bottom of the issue for you and all others that have had this problem. In the meantime, for me, I continue to take your wildlife course so that I’ve got the best possible settings for my next adventure.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot :) glad you're making use of the settings course as well. I've been sent a replacement and had no issues since, and never had any before. So hoping that was a one off.

@davidoshaughnessy493 Жыл бұрын

Love your work Espen. Hope you got your camera fixed.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you David :) OM were great and sent me a replacement that I got to use towards the end of my trip

@CAMAS_7 6 ай бұрын

what time of year were you there? We are headed to CR in 6 weeks and am of course hoping to see quetzals but didn't know the part of the males losing their tail feathers.

@EspenHelland 6 ай бұрын

I was there in June so you might be good, but best to check up on it.

@xtophe68 Жыл бұрын

Wonderfull video and birds. But I'm not sure to understand what's happened with your OM1. Because my english isn't as good as I'd like. The upgrade of your OM-1 didn't work, did it? And the camera has crashed ? 🤔 Thank you for the beautiful pictures of your trip. 😉

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Christophe :) It seemed to be some technical issues with my particular camera. I've been sent a replacement and it works perfectly

@andresgonzalezcerda7635 Жыл бұрын

Great episode. Makes my remember “ date the camera and get married with the lens”. By the way, How worst was the mark ii? There you have another episode!😬

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

😅 thank you Andres 🙂

@garys639 Жыл бұрын

Had my OM-1 since May 1st, 28,000 shots later and so far no problems, 90% of shots using electronic shutter. Keeping fingers crossed no issues turn up.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Good to hear Gary! I've been sent a replacement and had no issues, think it was a one off.

@miteme Жыл бұрын

Interesting video, did you get the OM-1 repaired? Must have been terribly frustrating 😖

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

OM were very helpful and sent me another one that I got to use at the end of the trip :)

@donbrockmeier5523 Жыл бұрын

Neat video. What camera do you use for doing the videos?

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks Don! A mixture of GoPro 10, iPhone, Mavic drone and em1ii

@adriangoldgewicht36 Жыл бұрын

Espen what a shame I didn't know it was you on Tarcoles beach taking pictures of the birds. I was there with a group of friends that same day. I live here in Costa Rica and i have the best Olympus technitian, he has saved my camera more than once!!! Well next time you get around my beautifull country, send me a message, will love to take you down to some places reserved just for ticos jajaja.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Haha that's funny! were you the group of photographers? someone from that group sent me some photos they'd taken of me 😅 Would be great to get an insiders tour on my next visit thanks :)

@emudojo Жыл бұрын

When that happens count me in, it's super rare to see olympus photographers here in CR based on my own experience 😂, reporting from Cartago work my trusty em1mk2

@philipbowden8065 Жыл бұрын

David Attenborough said the quetzel looked like it was designed by the committee.

Жыл бұрын

Hi Espen. I'm interested in your waterproof jacket in this video. Please can I get more information about this jacket and where can I buy it? Thank you very much.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

It was a gift from Trond Westby and Stavanger foto. I would check with Stavanger foto and see if they sell any

Жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland Thank you very much for your answer 👍

@j16m02 Жыл бұрын

I noticed you never used the teleconverter. Was this because it was too dark or because the birds were close enough to not need it? Fabulous video BTW. Loved both episodes.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Mostly the birds were getting quite close, there’s also the high humidity that made me wary of changing lenses too much.

@marklaurendet1861 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great trip. Shame about the OM-1, please keep us updated on what the problem was.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark :)

@alecstewart9099 Жыл бұрын

Wish I had seen your video earlier Espen. My Om1 crashed as well sent off for repair and waiting to see what happens. Did they tell you what it was?

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Sorry for late reply, it was the IS motor, all fixed now :)

@alecstewart9099 Жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland They did not tell me what it was but i think the same. They replaced the camera working well now. Cheers.

@robertvanempel5810 Жыл бұрын

Hi Espen, have OM Systems revealed what the problem was on your OM-1?.

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

I’m getting it back this month so I’ll probably find out then.

@robertvanempel5810 Жыл бұрын

Hi Espen, hopefully you are able to talk about it.

@tabloucunaturasianimale Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@chrismartin7594 Жыл бұрын

Did you do the trip with an organised company or off your own back?

@EspenHelland Жыл бұрын

Went on my own, but joined a trip and hired a guide occasionally. I'll make a little video at the end I think where I go into what I brought and research etc