Testing Out 600mm Lens on Birds of Prey at RSPB Marshside

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Testing Out 600mm Lens on Birds of Prey at RSPB Marshside

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In this video I'm heading to the West Lancashire coast for test out my new 600mm F4 lens. This is a piece of kit I've been looking to buy for some time, so I had to pick the perfect location for the first test!
The Ribble Estuary is one of the most important winter feeding grounds in the British Isles, and the perfect spot to photograph a range of visiting and resident wildfowl. There's also a healthy raptor population in this area, so there's always a chance of spotting Hen Harriers, Marsh Harriers, Merlin, Peregrines, Kestrels and various owls.
See how I go on testing out the new lens at RSPB Marshside in Southport, and stick with us to the for a bonus session at the end of the day on the lookout for the amazing Barn Owl.
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@ButtudamachanelBtdsUb1 2 жыл бұрын

Very good friend 🙏❤️❤️

@aynsleycooper365 2 жыл бұрын

"...any time spent outdoors is not wasted" - So true. Nice glass, Simon, if too rich for my blood. Great images, and we like your reviews, carry on. I saw Morten Hilmer with the Z9 pre release review from Svalbard recently, now that's kit envy. Best to you all.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aynsley, yeh I saw Morten as well. Made me cringe though seeing that Z9 and the 180-400 with no protection on being used on the ground !!😆🙄

@aynsleycooper365 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley Nice to have a Nikon Pro Rep. to clean your kit, too! Lucky there are no Polar Bears in Southport...

@touchedbynature5445 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Video Simon, Beautiful Photographs, Love The Barn Owl. Many thanks for sharing.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Youre welcome, thanks for watching 👀📷

@graemehogg4465 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Si another quality vid mate barn owls were fantastic tad jealous of your 600 mate, but you are right you can't beat a quality prime.Hired a 500 5.6 for the Moto GP at Silverstone and the images are different class. I swapped my D500 for the Z6II ten months ago and don't regret it its just question of waiting for the glass but F mount lenses are not to shabby. If its good enough for Mr Hilmer its good enough for me. Look forward to more 600 images Si. Take care stay safe. 📷 👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Graeme, i got the Z6ii and love it. Keeping the D500 as a spare body as its a great camera too. Loving the new glass, all the best, Si 👍🏼

@mitchangelo7254 2 жыл бұрын

Barn owl for the win . Nice

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheerrs Mitch

@neilalmond9354 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning Barn Owl shots, Simon, I'm so envious.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Neil 👍🏼

@JohnCooper-jl5nt 2 жыл бұрын

I always love your videos Simon so natural in style it’s like your talking to me personally really enjoyed it

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it mate👊

@michaelsaltsman7550 Жыл бұрын

i totally agree top videos

@martinfoy5167 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody hell simon , Some excellent photography skills there 👌 & the Raptors and the owls just finished it off 👏👏 what no fig rolls 🤭👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin, yeh we had a few figs with the brew mate😆

@peterbowler6524 Жыл бұрын

As always very entertaining . Thank you.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter👍🏼

@antonoat 4 ай бұрын

Great stuff Simon, a 600mm f4 is a game changer but it does require some effort, lol.

@richardmoult9781 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Barn Owl images ! , topping off a great video.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@SkylarkFields 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was worth waiting for! Really enjoyed this one! Great work!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the film and thanks for watching👍🏼

@richardhutchings921 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely smashing, Simon. I love it.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard 👍🏼

@jamesclifford3401 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog Simon, all your hard work pays off again, the photos of the owl on your post, which you set higher, worked a treat.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers James, its surprising how they gravitate to a post only a bit taller than the rest 😀👍🏼 Thanks for watching pal👀

@quarkyman1 Жыл бұрын

Them’s best Barn Owl shots I’ve sen in a long time Simon, cracking video.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael 👍🏼🎄

@j.kimmer1509 2 жыл бұрын

a nice treat to see the owls...

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Always a treat to see the owls, beautiful birds👍🏼🦉

@royparkes6182 Жыл бұрын

Another interesting video, i’ll certainly be paying a visit to rspb marshside thats for sure, hopefully be as lucky as you seeing some lovely raptors but the barn owls steal the show for me. Your so fortunate to have such good permissions 👌👏

@simoneardley 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Roy, the Barnies are pretty special for sure.

@peterarras9668 Жыл бұрын

Amazing photo s so Nice to get al de good tips out off your video’s, thx for sharing it with us. 🙏🏼👌💯

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter 👍🏼📷

@donwright3427 2 жыл бұрын

Nice nice nicer .

@gerardvincenot7573 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent,good job .

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerard👍🏼

@AndyJenkins999 2 жыл бұрын

Top video Simon and I think your bang on with the prime lens from my perspective I have a 600mm ultra zoom which has remained on 600mm for 98% of all the shots I have ever taken. Looks like a cracking location at the RSPB site. Superb photos and video footage. Cheers

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy, yeh were spoilt for good spots in this area and Autumn/Winter is a great time too. The extra reach is a big bonus when the birds are so far out too👀👍🏼

@janinymanwildlife4563 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video😃lots of action there😃great stuff👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍🏼👀

@RichardBirchett 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking stuff Simon, love it when days like that happen! Never the norm but when it does it makes up for the no show days! But like you said a day in nature even without a camera is not wasted effort! Top shots, that juv Merlin was lovely and Barney at the end, what a day👍! Love the big glass, miss mine already, best of luck with the Z6 Mk2. Cheers R 👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard, it was a cracking day mate. Bet you feel a bit lost without the camera at the moment but like you say you've plenty of work to keep you busy in your woodland. Lucky man, I'm envious. Looking forward to coming down sometime and checking it out!!👀👍🏼📷🌳🌲

@robertlawrence7958 2 жыл бұрын

An absolutely beautiful set of barn owl images Simon. Spot on.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Robert 👍🏼

@neilcole3406 2 жыл бұрын

Wow those Barn owl shots, bloody amazing!

@andrewgilbertson5356 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thank you.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Andrew, thanks for watching 👀👍🏼

@NickRno77 2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to you for lugging the 600 round, I remember first one I came across back in 2005 I couldn’t lift it ! I he. Nikon 500 F4, non from. Good lens but manageable. Great video and great images. Thanks for sharing.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nick, love the new lens . Like you say theyre a bit thing to lug about but the sharpness is second to none!!

@marellacoyle6999 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely vid Simon, all great shots and I particularly love the Barn Owl shots, amazing.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marella, Barn Owls are a stunning bird aren't they👌🦉

@andrewmcfarlane8271 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking day out great captures

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew👊

@bedfordlab 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic mate..pls keep them coming a real inspiration...

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

More to come Shaun, thanks for watching the channel!!👍🏼👊🏼

@alanarmer8069 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Simon,I visited this site back in April 2022,never seen as much wildfowl ;can’t beat a Barn Owl 🦅🦅

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Nice one Alan, yeh on the right day its a cracking spot 👍🏼👀 Thanks for watching

@martinpettinger 2 жыл бұрын

Loving your presentation Simon... enjoy the 600mm :-))

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin, the 600's gone unfortunately . Video to follow!!

@stephenmoon4196 2 жыл бұрын

I recently moved from the Panasonic G9 with a 400mm prime to the Nikon Z7ii and the 70-200 f2.8 and a 500mm f5.6 PF prime. The Nikon is markably sharper and I'm blown away with both lenses. I'd recommend a move to the Z system Simon

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Stephen, done it already mate and pretty impressed so far although I'm having to remortgage to buy a CFExpress card!!😆😆

@27penmar 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Barn Owl shots at the end! That’s a perfect day right there! Makes me want to go out now! Pity this bloody Covid is stopping me🙄👍🏻

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark, yeh its a nightmare i bet if you catch it. Thanks for watching and get well soon 👍🏼👍🏼

@johntravena119 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots of the barn owl! When I was a wee lad I use to go to a friend's house after school and some point in the day he'd say Let's go see the owl. We'd walk down to his barn out back. First of us through the barn door was the bravest! Shafts of sunlight would pour through the gaps in the siding, dust rising and falling. When our eyes acclimated to the light, 20' up sitting on a crossbeam would be the owl staring back at us.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Memories like that will never fade John. Thats what I find so special about this wonderful hobby. Luckily all those special moments we experience can also be caught on the cameras we use as well as in the mind 👍🏼👌🏼

@johntravena119 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley Those were such happy carefree days! Recently bought a D300 and am eager to get back out in nature. Cheers!

@stevecolwill9761 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s what I call a belting day out, Simon! Glad you’ve got the big f4 now, it will make such a difference to low-light situations as you proved with the barnie shots at the end. 🦉👍🏻

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Yeh, youre not wrong there. Its a bit of a beast but like you say the trade off is worth it Steve📷👍🏼👌

@gorila1958 2 жыл бұрын

Compliments to your video and music editing choice wonderful . excellent job Sir . Happy Shooting .

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ricardo 👊🏼👍🏼

@littlemike50 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work again Simon, I have just spent a wet week in Pembrokeshire not doing much photography but saw loads of stonechat's,luvem. Nice shots of yours and the barn owl shots where amaizing. All the best...

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike, thats a lovely part of Wales. Stonechats are great to photograph arent they👍🏼👀📷

@leemanton3169 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog Simon, I really enjoy watching your content, helps me to learn. Also thanks for the advise recently on the Jack Pyke Rannock jacket, got a xxl and it fits like a glove 😁

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Lee, I wear mine all the time and thanks for supporting the channel 👍🏼👊📷

@chrislindsay5814 2 жыл бұрын

Simply stunning images of the Barn Owl Simon....Beautiful colours and composition! Truly inspirational! Thank you 😊

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Chris and thanks for the compliments👍🏼👊

@JohnFormstone 2 жыл бұрын

What a crackin day Simon! Fantastic images. I have the 500mm F4 Vr and to be honest I would quite happily get the non VR version as I find I hardly ever have to turn the VR on, due to the fact it's usually on a tripod or other solid support. Have fun with your new lens, I'm sure you will be putting it to good use. 👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, yeh I think the VR is a nice "to have" rather than a "must have". Good technique and support will usually see you right and the extra price was a big factor too!!😆👍🏼📷

@thomastuorto9929 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your new lens. Not sure the VR2 is the light version. They had a VR2 before the FL version which is the lighter Florine type glass, if I'm correct. Nice owl photos, nice music. Not so nice vehicle noise. Should of over audiod it at home when you did your video editing. Happy shooting.

@digger360 Жыл бұрын

fantastic video ...i have to admire your dedication

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Cheers Digger 👍

@remiboudreauartist8545 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning footage & images, absolutely beautiful way to spend the day !!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Remi, it was a great day 📷👀👌

@AntSurviveTheNight 2 жыл бұрын

Geeze Simon that's some kit you've got there pal. Never seen monitors on cameras before. What a beautiful day to spend outdoors. Some cracking shots and the owls at the Just finished it off. Good stuff pal, cya on Loch Ken

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ant, all the gear and no idea eh!!😆😆 Looking forward to it mate 👊🔥🛶

@k.w.lwildlifephotography9091 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Keith 👍🏼👀

@martinbyrne6643 2 жыл бұрын

Some great footage there of the sky dancers .

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Martin, they are a joy to watch👌👀

@user-hc6tt2sv7m 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@seankirk333 2 жыл бұрын

👍just love the Barn owl, also love the Tawny owl for its classic call

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sean, I have a lot more joy with Barn Owls that their Tawny cousin!!😆📷👀

@pathogan4854 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Si them geese made some noise coming in :) If you went 250 miles south west from your location you would be at birdwatch Ireland nature reserve ! very similar set up with the marshlands ! beautiful piece of glass ! a mate of mine has 1 ( i used to to say he,s compensating for something :)) ! but not his photography. ) The Barn owls what a delight I have yet to see 1 in the wild . Take care of yourself.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Pat, no shortage of geese round there. Love watching at this time of year on the marshes. 👀👀

@klackon1 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking shots. I was trying to work out where you were when you saw the Marsh Harriers, but failed. I've spent a few hours at Marshside, mainly in the hides, but never seen any of the raptors. If you like photgraphing hares, go down Marshside Road from Marine Drive and just before the first houses on the nearside is a public footpath. Go through the gate and almost immediately on the left is a field where they like to congregate.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on the hares Pete 👍🏼

@bivouacphotography4768 2 жыл бұрын

Nice V-log. Interesting to hear you comments on people moving to mirrorless. I've not long moved back from mirrorless (Sony) to DSLR (Nikon) after being a long-time Nikon shooter form the FM3a onwards. I am currently enjoying buying up some long lusted after f-mount/DSLR kit. A 600 f/4 is next on my list and either a D850 or a D6. I can be more than happy (forever) with a DSLR setup but I do appreciate the advantages of mirrorless. Each to their own. PS - love the reviews!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, the only reason Ive gone to mirrorless is for the ease of transition from stills to video for the KZfaq channel. Im afraid the 600 F4 and 300mm F2.8 are having to be sold as they dont work as well on the Z series as the DSLR which is a bummer.

@laurelb8372 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, enjoy that new lens, very nice. I use a Z7 and the 200-500 f mount, very impressed.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Ozi 👍🏼😀

@CamillaI 2 жыл бұрын

Well a cracking day out Simon lovely to get the Merlin too such a rarity to photograph Awesome ! 👍😍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was a belter of a day and like you say a real bonus with the Merlin.👍🏼

@nickclaytonphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog Simon, lovely captures of the Merlin & Barn Owl. How many times have we said "I'll just give it 5 minutes there just in case" to still be there 3 hours later or until the light has gone? 🤣 As you say, no time outdoors doing what you enjoy (whether successful or not) is time wasted. Keep up the good work. Best, Nick

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nick, i say it all the time. The thing is, the amount of great shots that I've got after I should have left is ridiculous😆 If youre already there why not stay📷👀👍🏼

@lensman5762 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Nikon D7200, with which I do ' wild life ' photography every once in a while. I mount my Nikon 300mm F4 AF-S with the D7200 in the 1.3X mode. The apparent field of view of this combo is the equivalent of a 595mm lens in FX format, and its operating at native F4. Since the camera uses only the very central portion of the lens coverage, the photographs are tack sharp from edge to edge. There are more ways to skin a cat than spending £11000 on a specialised lens which is actually a lot larger than my Astrographs that I use for deep sky imaging. Thank you for a great video, though.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

No way I'd be spending that on any lens. The 600 F4 is about 15 years old and cost less than 3K. Thanks for watching👍🏼

@johndoe-nh9sh 2 жыл бұрын

Juvenile merlin, nice one =)

@henrybrylowski1332 2 жыл бұрын

What a great day you had! Loved watching and a bit envious of that prime!👾 But, it is definitely out of my reach, maybe someday! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Henry, it was a cracking day mate with the owls as a bonus at the end 🦉👌

@andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog Simon and an awsome bit of glass and yeh they're a bit of a beast i find i tend to use my 500mm f4 if i'm going to be situated in one place for a long time and use my 200-500mm 5.6 for faster stuff just for manoevrability i'm still using the d500 for now with a d7500 for a back up might trade the d7500 in for a mirrorless when the prices come down but for now i'm happy with my dslr's may get a mirrorless when they bring out a d500 version 👍📸

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Yeh i get what youre saying, the zooms are a lot easier to handhold and move around with. Situation dictates every time Andy, got the Z6ii and really impressed up to now .📷👍🏼

@steviebye1 2 жыл бұрын

Superb.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@BuckRogersLive 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking Simon ;-)

@dust1415 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon Yes your right 600mm F4 is a cracking lens I had one for many years But as i got older used it less cos weight eventually selling it Try it with just a Mono pod great for moving around with it

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Yeh youre right its a lump and more suited to hide work. Will give the mono pod a try !!

@martyncarter1480 2 жыл бұрын

Z6ii is my wildlife camera great in low light. I use 200-500mm Nikon zoom with a 1.4x. Prime would be great it's on my list. Focus modes take some getting used to but once you do they are good. At local reserve taking barn owls I was still taking pictures when people using D500 and D850 had given up with poor light. Thing you will miss is the D500 dx crop.over full frame. Plus vibration reduction in the Z6ii . Video is very good in z6ii

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martyn, i ended up buying one the other day. Initial thoughts are good, steep learning curve with the AF but really looking forward to getting to grips with it. Low light and video are the main plus points for me so should do the job nicely👍🏼👍🏼📷

@martyncarter1480 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley I have to fine tune the F lenses for best results, hope you get on well with the Z6ii looking forward to the results you get.

@TheAccidentalPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video - RE the 6ii I would say hold fire. Cracking camera and if its a second body for video you won't go wrong but for bird in flight stills it will be lacking compared to your D500. I would wait a while for the z9 tech to trickle down to the smaller bodies. The z6iii will almost certainly be great AF and they may even release the z50ii which may (if they don't release a dedicated DX z9 like the d500 was to the d5) have the capabilities you currently have in a mirrorless DX body

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice Kevin, i ended up getting the Z6ii so we'll see how it fares. Pretty impressed up to now and already had a new firmware update to tweak the AF

@TheAccidentalPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley glad you’re happy with it, I had the z6 and was really happy with it, moved to the z7ii as with a lack of long lenses I was cropping loads and really happy with it too. There will be a firmware 2.0 soon enough which should get more from the processors so I’m sure you’ll continue to be happy! Happy shooting!!

@dlanska 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful barn owl pictures. Nicely done.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching👍🏼😀

@robshipman7242 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning glass Simon and great shots . Keep up the great work .

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rob, will do mate👍🏼

@gordonpearson1265 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant shots of the barn owl.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gordon 👍🏼

@Eigil_Skovgaard 2 жыл бұрын

The owl images towards the end were great. Also the slow motion video of the hovering bird from behind with the rotating wing movements. Always inspiring, Simon.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Eigil, days like this live long in the memory👍🏼

@Walkinginthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Those Barn Owl shots at the end are on another level. That 600mm f4 looks pin sharp. Nice film Simon.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I know the primes are heavy but the images are tack sharp👀📷👍🏼

@markfisher1437 2 жыл бұрын

Merlin and Barn Owl shots bang on, great video really enjoyed watching.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark, it was a bit of a red letter day👍🏼👍🏼👌

@derricksalisbury7631 2 жыл бұрын

More great work 👏 new glass lucky chap

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derrick 👍

@caledonianfoto3728 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video again Simon, Them Barn Owl photos are Stunning.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching👍🏼

@vladepast4936 2 жыл бұрын

good job buddy!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers for watching 👍🏼

@user-kk9cw 2 жыл бұрын

I think I’ve mentioned it before but it’s worth mentioning again your videos are always a great pick me up! Sat in my photography hide waiting for the birds to turn up and you’ve kept me entertained while I wait. Good luck with the 600mm.

@garywebster8355 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic simon as always. Got some great shots of a merlin close up on lindisfarne.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the film. Hopefully you got some decent shots in the hide 👌📷👀

@andywhiteside16 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding again Simon the owl shots are fantastic one day I will get some shots of owls that's my ambition but yes absolutely brilliant

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy, you keep plugging away and you'll get the shots you deserve!!👍🏼🦉

@FlyersNation98 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking shots of the barn owl here simon! As regards to getting a Z6 II, I'd say go for it. I do have a D500 as well and decided to add a Z6 II earlier this year and it was clearly a great decision. I can't say the Z is replacing the D500 because the latter is still the best tool for fast action stuff and quick AF. But the Z6 II do complement it very well and offers things we are all looking as wildlife photographers : silent shutter (such a treat when shooting birds of prey from close range), low light performances, possibility to review your images straight in the EVF, to zoom in your frame to fine tune your focus, focus peaking, less weight and compacity... There is a lot to like about mirorless cameras and even if the Z6 II is far from a perfect camera, it's well worth having a go at it. You can grab a used one for a decent price nowadays. And it works very well with F mount glasses. ther eis a learning curve for sure as they don't behave like classic DSLRs but it's worth getting into it ;)

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more, I bought one a couple of days after releasing this film and I must say I'm really impressed so far. Lots to learn and like you I'm keeping hold of the D500. Looking forward to getting to grips with it this winter👍🏼👀📷👌

@FlyersNation98 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley Yeah, the grip makes a big difference. I have large hands and the naked body is rather tiny :) I already have the grip on my D500 as well and the feeling is much better. Enjoy your time with the Z ;)

@laku4412 2 жыл бұрын

woooow, those barn owl shots are gorgeous!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks👍🏼😀

@scotttilleyphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Simon, totally agree with regard to being outside. So to treat myself I'm giving myself a whole day to walk around somewhere new, not sure if I'll get anything but as you say never wasted! All the best mate👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Scott, always nice to have a "me" day!!! Also you might just stumble on that killer location. Have a great day!!😀👌

@marksymonds8477 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Simon and great shots of the owl.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@jfphotography69 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the Sigma 500mm f4 two years ago and the Sigma 1.4X TC. It's one fantastic piece of glass, use it with my D500 and D850, could not be happier. Also own the Nikon 200-500 f5.6, but the Sigma prime is in another league. Avoided the 600mm primes first do to price and second do to handling ability, since most of my shooting is hand held, and the Sigma 500mm f4 is easy to carry around without needing a tripod.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one, I would have gone 500 or 600 but the 600 came up first. Theyre not as versatile as the zooms but the image quality is certainly better. The barn owl shots I took were all handheld as it landed to the side of the hide!!!Typical eh😆📷👀

@eddiek0507 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely Video Simon, You have a nice lens, I used to have a Sigma 150-500mm, but I sold it as I found it to be a bit too heavy for my liking. I loved the Merlin shot and especially the Barn Owl, they are beautiful birds...🙂👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Eddie, I've still got the Sigma 150-600mm contemporary. Its a great lens and really versatile👍🏼📷

@TonyHedges 2 жыл бұрын

I got a Z6III a few months ago and it's brilliant. I have had models such as D750, be and never tried video, but shooting in video is so easy and natural looking through the viewfinder. You will love it. Get an FTZ adapter.

@TonyHedges 2 жыл бұрын

That's Z6ii not Z6iii...

@GeoffCooper 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, some stunning footage there and a great day out you've had - I really enjoyed coming along through the video :) Also, that's a cracking lens you've got yourself - quite some reach on the D500! I got myself an older 400mm f/2.8 in the summer and while it's big and heavy (probably about the same as your 600mm) the image quality is absolutely stunning so I'm well pleased with it!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Geoff, yeh chuffed with the primes. I know theyre heavy but while I'm still fit and able to lug em around I'll stick with em!!😆👍🏼 Thanks for watching 👊

@adrianmoore4690 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video and nice shots

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian👍🏼

@laurencebell8024 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon bit of a beast that lens i use Olympus m45 myself and the sharpness of there glass is amazing great footage of the barn owl keep them coming mate brilliant Loll 👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Laurence, yeh its a workout. More suited to hide work really but worth it for the image quality 📷🎥👍🏼

@cidron3843 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Thailand. Great owl stills!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cidron😀

@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 2 жыл бұрын

Mint film and footage/ shots Si 👍👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rick 👍🏼👊

@NikCan66 2 жыл бұрын

Always brilliant video and entertaining. Delighted that you got the 600mm f4 lens and best of luck 👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support NikCan 👍

@NikCan66 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley more than welcome

@mickbryan8908 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Got the Z6ii having traded up from a Z6. I love it and hopefully with the dual processors we’ll see some further improvements to the autofocus.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Hope so Mick. The 1.30 Firmware is already out. Really impressed so far👍🏼

@HuFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Simon. I was using a 150-600 zoom and a Canon RF 800 f11 and I recently spotted a Sigma 500 f4 at a good price so I went for it. It's less convenient for sure but for stationary work where you're 'hiding out' it's the best option. Really enjoying this vid.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Hugh, it'd be nice if there was a 'one lens fits all' option wouldnt it!! My bank balance would look a lot healthier😆 Good luck with the new lens👊

@moravcik53 2 жыл бұрын

.... 10/10 Simon

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Josef😀

@colpage4030 2 жыл бұрын

Anothe cracking vlog mate

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Col

@paulmiller7624 2 жыл бұрын

Wow fantastic merlin shot I've got my nikon 750d set up on my tripod taking photos of coal tits blue tits great spotted woodpeckers and six jays that visits the garden every day keep up the good work with your photos and videos I really enjoy them ,oh I almost forgot I was talking to my mum on the phone on Wednesday morning when I saw a sparrow hawk land in the tall trees at the back of my flat I mange to quickly take a photo before it flew off .

@Mark-Huigen 2 жыл бұрын

Bayou Josh uses the same gear and has run into the same issues your talking about. You should check out his channel, he's got some amazing bird and wildlife photography video's as well!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, yeh I already follow him thanks. Good channel 👍🏼📷🎥

@Burtonupontrentrailwaystoday 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Steven 😀

@paulbaldwin2290 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍can I ask what your using to cover camera and tripod in the beginning?

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul, it's a Tragopan ghillie blanket. There's a 5% discount code in the description. Great bit of kit, I use it all the time👀👍

@paulbaldwin2290 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley Many thanks really enjoying your videos 👌👏👏

@aquaticcolledgefishing 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vlog Simon. Cracking shots! I visit Southport with work. Never thought of photography there. Is that the marsh next to to coastal road?

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Yeh, thats right. RSPB Marshside, just on the bumpy road!!😆

@aquaticcolledgefishing 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley hahaha I thought so. I drove past it last WK but the light was terrible 😂

@2906rick 2 жыл бұрын

I got a Z6II, not good enought for fast action. The z9 will be the camera to get! Nice dslr size but with mirroless technology

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Eric, i got the z6ii the other day so lots to learn about it. Pretty impressed so far. Z9 is far too expensive at the moment for me.

@marksummers5504 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Sean Connery photography

@KevinNordstrom 2 жыл бұрын

Hey awesome shots of that owl. Cheers mate, from a new sub 🍻

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub and glad you enjoyed it mate👍🏼😀