Again if Sony was smart they would snatch Mark Smith up for their Artisans program. Marks talent and dedication is incredible! His work reflects this! Lovely images Mark

Hands down the best narrator/wildlife photographer on KZfaq.

Just when I think your images can’t possibly get any better you prove me wrong! My Lord!

Your photography, along with your excellent sense of how to present it, is always a pleasure to see. Thanks for sharing the photos and your methods with us!

I don't know that its possible to get more details than this in any other camera/lense combo out there. It's stunning...almost macro at times. Geeesh

I have decided that I’m going to sell all My gear and just watch your channel.... just think all the money I’ll save lol

Mark, I always enjoy your photos and especially the story telling in your videos. Thanks a lot for your hard work on putting this all together.

Mark, the quality of your pictures and your expert colorful narration make your channel the the best of its kind.

Mark, this camera/lens combo in your hands adds a new facet to my enjoyment of your photos. Your same amazing photography, but with stunning clarity and detail in the results!

The way you tell the stories...your excited voice.....the stories...... man...... its so catching ! Sony a7iv and 200-600 here. Hoping to someday get shots like that. Thanks a lot for your work Mark 💪

Favorite bird and section: All of it.

Every time I watch one of Mark's videos, I just want them to continue for an hour or so....love the photos and the storytelling......

Mark. Not only is your photography absolutely beautiful, I love hearing the descriptive words you use to describe the subtle shapes, colors and tectures of what you are photographing. You are one of the best out there in doing both in my opinion. I love your videos, man. Plus, you seem honest and just a regular type guy. There are a lot of talented photographers, But, you, Morton Hilmer, and Steve Mattheis are my favorites. I like your genuiness.

Mind-blowing shots and ur story telling adds even more beauty to the photos

These shots are just insanely good wooow🔥🔥❤️❤️📷📷👌

Mark you are the best. Love it.

My favorite bird is the one with the bad left eye. I love that you know you have photographed the same bird in the past.

Hey Mark, once again your photos are amazing. Enjoyed all the birds in this video. Can't wait to see more.

Absolutely amazing collection of photos, Mark! That lens is really spectacular! Favorite shot = the little Gnat-Catcher, hanging from the branch, kind'a up-side-down like, against the blue-sky background. INCREDIBLE shot of that tiny bird!!!

😮

Such an amazing series of photos. Spellbound. Worth the wait ❤️

Thanks for the beautiful and passionate work that really brings out the state of the art technology at present. All the very best!

Stunning images and detail!

That is just razor sharp. What a great combo. Thanks for sharing.

Great shots Mark thank you! I just love your work and the birds!

All that detail is addictive viewing & obviously the photography for you with that incredible lens !

Again a superlative videos thats educational and open up a vista of photographic opportunities for photographers in all genres.

Incredible video Mark! And that lens and camera combo is a dream for me. Incredible.

Stunning quality, well captured

Mark, Wow, what a a stunning set of photos! Looks like you have a new dream combo! Well done! Craig

it's an enjoyment watching your video. both your pictures and your comments

These pictures are incredible!

You should have your own TV nature show. Great content and excellent story telling. You got you another subscriber!

All great images, highlighting the quality of this lens/camera combo in the hands of a talented photographer. Great video.

Stunning Detail for Sure. Great Photos Mark 👍🏼

Excellent Mark! I so enjoy your videos, and anticipate the next one!

I appreciated the amazing images, and technical insights, but the way you pull it all together with your story telling is delicious icing on the cake. Well done.

Amazing work.

Great video again Mark, the 600mm is really showing off what it can do in a master's hands on the A7R4. Hoping to get over to Florida again sometime absolutely loved my time there.

A true artist at work. stunning images, the camera and lens is only part of the story, the rest is pure skill dappled with a sprinkling of magic dust. Thanks for a great post. all the best for the new year.

Amazing photos

Stunning images Mark you really are an amazing photographer

Crazy good shots!

Your photos are astounding as is your modesty. the reasons I subscribed. Keep it up!

Awesome shots

Wow!! I'm speechless..Great video Mark...Thanks!

Dream gear right there! Just changes my tablet for a full HD one and those shots look so amazing! Great job Mark!

Love all you videos

Great job, as usual, Mark.

So good!! Love the content and you commentary. Thank you!

Wow, I'm almost over dosing on the detail in these images Mark, outstanding work from you and Sony.

Insanely good images. That Sony 600mm f4 is best in class

Great video and beautiful photographs. A master at work!

Beautiful imagery as always

Some amazing shots. Great video keep it up mark.

wow ur giving so much excitement

As always Mark, lovely video and images. Can't wait to get down to Florida again and check out all the wildlife!

Wood storks!!! I demand a full video of just them. They have so much interesting character and detail.

This video is just perfection. Thank you. Liked/subscribed.

Beautiful Mark. Hard to pick a favorite. The detail of those pelicans is amazing. Hoping you could do a video one day on your A7RIV settings for wildlife. Were you using auto ISO? Thank you.

Thank you! Mark

Mark, thanks again for sharing!

Un video espectacular Mark, sin lugar a dudas un conjunto cámara-objetivo muy bueno.

Fantastic Video Mark! Very similar to your noting the silt in the water drop, I thought the catch light in the birds’ eyes was phenomenal. It wasn’t just a starburst it was the sun on the horizon and clear as a bell!!

Insane detail on those birds Mark. That is a beast of a lens!

Fantastic shots Mark. That definitely seems to be "the lens" for birding.

Fantastic video sir. I really love to see your videos especially the way you show us those beauty of nature, every minute details and everything. I love this. Waiting for your next video... Keep clicking

Stunning Images, Well done You 👍

This is a beautiful video .. focusing less on the tech and more on what the product can do

My favorite moment was at 1:18, it looks incredible. Well, it seems like you're getting close to perfection with that combo ...

Nice shots

amazing. uplifting

Now that was a GOOD Review. Well done. Focussed on results. and much appreciated.

As usual, great video.

Thank you Mark for this awesome video. Images are incredibly stunning. Deb now has the Sony a7RIV and I plan to have one within the next few weeks. Wish we could afford the 600mm F4 but no dice. Had to go with the 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 but she is very happy with the results she's getting from this combo. We sold all Deb's Canon equipment to B&H. They gave us a quote and stuck with it. No lowballing. Today I'm FedExing them my Nikon equipment. Really looking forward to your a7RIV setup guide when you have the time (will be more than happy to pay for it). Thank you for your photography professionalism. Bill & Deb

Absolutely incredible work. And your right, that detail even over the internet is remarkable. I can't believe this is handheld. Do you still use backbutton focusing or are you relying on the eye focusing feature of the camera?

Beautiful images, Mark: so good, in fact, I don't have a favourite this time. Though that 600mm f4 is stunning, I'll stick with my 200 - 600mm on my A7R4.

Mark - these photos are freaking amazing!!! Are they hand held?? I am so impressed with your photos, can't wait to see the next video/photo!!!

Just... astonishing..

Nice Job Mark, Kool shots ! I saw the 600mm in action your friend and mine Billy Sooo light That 600 ! Good Job !

Thank you for this video. My son is a pro film maker and has this set up of yours (his company made the "The World is waiting for your perspective" commercial for Sony). For me, at my son's suggestion, I sold all of my Canon gear, Mark, and now I own the Sony A9ii with the battery grip and the Sony 200-600mm+ 1.4 extender. I took in every word from your video on the A9 in setting up my camera, so thank you for that. That last group shot looks like it might have been at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which is a big favorite of mine when I visit Florida from upstate NY. I have witnesses a similar scene there.

Awesome

photos are increadible, and the price of the lens is too!! Not for our humble pockets in Uruguay...sniff, but your photography is absolutely awsome!!!

This cat's the real deal! How he handholds that monster lens is beyond me...I have enough trouble with the 200-600 lol! Great work Mark! Sony - are you watching these?

Hey Mark! Loved the video! And even more... love the ZELDA shirt!! ❤️ are you hand holding when you’re taking these shots? The clarity and sharpness is absolutely incredible!! Always enjoy seeing your content. Cheers

Love the video and shots. If I win the lottery I’m in!

Epic! 👍👍

It's all great - but the detail on the Blue Gray Gnatcatcher was my favorite.

Wow, the bird feather details are amazing! You got steady hands! I'm just curious what your favorite gears are since your videos are alternating between Sony and Nikon.

Hi Mark, thanks for this great video! It confirm your findings and this is exactly what I expected. I changed from Canon to Sony and use my Canon lenses in combination with the Sigma MC-11 and the SonyA7R4. Even with a Canon 300 mm 2.8 and 2.0 extender (resulting in 5.6) I have great results. Extraordinary pixel sharp stunning images. I'm happy that I did the move.

Amaaaaaaaazing photos! I'd never be able to afford that lens though. I look forward to more! :)

Thanks!

Yes, the blue-grey gnatcatcher 😊

Super sir❤

I would love to have one.

Great work! I also live in Florida so we shoot some of the same birds. I also caught a feeding frenzy but mine had a gator in the middle! The birds kept a safe distance so he didn’t eat but kept the birds alert,

Very Cool Mark. For me I have to learn to get used to my D850 . Though... Sony sure does up the game. Great Bald Eagles shots and video as well with the D850. Sayin' hey Greg

I still prefer the saturation and contrast of your Nikon images but the sharpness and detail of this Sony combo is undeniable! Well done!

Great Equiment !! :)

Awesome combo Mark, and you have plenty of light to make the R4 shines, up here in the northeast, R4 is noisy..hic! TFS always the best videos on birding on KZfaq !Bravo!!