A 400mm will certainly help 🙂

Thanks for your comment. I wouldn't say you're out. I only have Canon and SONY cameras. I believe Nikon has some really good lenses as well. So the point of this video I would say applies to Nikon too in that having a good Nikon lens is key to capturing good bird and wildlife photos. 🙂

Thanks for watching. Are you going to buy it or are you looking at other options? 🤔😊

Thank you for your comment. At the time the Canon was not a budget camera and cost more then than most mid level cameras do today. My goal was to push the sensor comparison as far as I could and really showcase that it's the lens is where we should focus. Seems obvious to me now but wasn't for many years as I thought the sensor had a much bigger impact on the output then it does. 🙂

Thanks for the question. It was a Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM on a Canon EOS-1D X body. 🙂

@DavidReidPhotography starting out wanting to get into photography with a Canon EOS Rebel T7 camera with a Canon EF 75-300mm f/4 5.6 III lens

@@shottygod13 I can't speak to that specific camera or lens. I would suggest that what ever direction you go spend as much as you can on the lens. Sometimes it's better to buy used gear especially the Canon EF lenses. They are great lenses and as everyone moves to the new RF lenses you can pick up some great deals. This video showcases how important the lens is. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMqFdbaaxOCqY2g.html

Thank you for your comment. I agree that we all should be responsible when taking photos or simply enjoying nature. When I mentioned getting closer, I was referring to doing so within local woodlands or nature patches in a way that minimizes disturbance. It's important to be mindful of our impact on wildlife and their habitats, and I trust that most beginners will inherently understand this and act with care. 🙂

Thank you for the comment and idea. I'll see what I can do to get some samples online. 🙂

Thanks for the feedback. I'd agree that it wasn't impossible to pick the camera and photo. Now that I look back at it have we come that far in 20 years or is it worth 10X the money. To your point a good camera isn't always the newest. FYI love the Fuji for my street photos. They certainly have some secret sauce in those cameras 😂

Thanks for your feedback... noted!

Thank you appreciate the feedback 🙂

Thanks for the comment. I've used both battery and adapter power via L-Series/F970 battery or DC Input. You have to purchase these separately.

Sorry David forgot to say I loved the video 👍

@HN087 thank you

You are correct it is the lens. Most photographers don't use most of the features in a camera body and most times the sensor plays less of a role in the final outcome than the glass does. Having an outdated camera and an outdated high quality lens can give you great results and often much better results than a new cheaper lens and higher quality camera body. I would say in this video the Canon and Sony lens are of equal quality. We all started out as a new photographer and we all make mistakes even after years of shooting. I know I still make beginner mistakes 😂

Thank you for your feedback. No worries, ask as many questions as you'd like. The ISO bracketing feature is available on some, but not all, cameras. It allows you to set high and low limits for the ISO value. Drive mode is usually set to burst or continuous, depending on the camera. For bird photography, the highest (drive mode) setting is often the best. However, just because you shoot more frames doesn't mean you'll get the photo you want. You'd be surprised how well single shot can work. Hope that helps to clarify it further.

@@DavidReidPhotography Thank you so much! Yes, I have that ISO option, it confused me that you wrote Bracketing ISO which I dont find it anywhere inside the Sony RX10 Mark IV but something else, which yes, I can set the low and maximum ISO value and it works great in this camera and has a different terminology, not ISO Bracketing but ISO Auto which it is very easy to do what you explained. I understand that with that high speed shutter setup will freeze even a rocket from NASA with one shot however, dont you think that burst mode, 24 pictures per second is not better than a single shot, I hope I will have more posibilities to find at least ONE picture as good as possible or? Send you many greetings from Germany, thank you so much for the work you do for all of us. Alfredo

@@papa.alfredo Thank you Alfredo. Burst is generally a good idea however it's not a guarantee you will get a good or great photo. You will certainly get lots of pictures. The advantage with single shot is that you will naturally pay more attention on when to click the shutter. This (for me at least) makes me focus more on the moment than just getting lots of photos to review later. Now it isn't fool proof by any means. It is just a different approach to capturing a photo. Once you're more familiar with your camera and how birds respond in your area I would try both methods to see what works for you. I think my last video speaks to this. The SONY A1 30 fps versus a 20 year old Canon Digital Rebel 2.5 fps. You can check it our in the link below. 🙂 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMqFdbaaxOCqY2g.html

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

Thanks for the comment. I did try that a few years back with an older Pixel but didn't have the same experience as I did with a monitor. 🙂

@@DavidReidPhotography I can understand that. I try to save money in certain areas. And I know it might not be quite 100 percent as good..... But I definitely like to spend my money on something like lenses whenever possible, In the big picture of photography.

@@adamr8628 I hear you. Photography is a hobby with an endless demand for your money!

Thank you very much for your comment and support it's much appreciated. 🙂

Thank you I appreciate the feedback. Yes, I do try to get to all the comments. You never really know when making these videos what the outcome will be. 🙂

@@DavidReidPhotography While I'm not a KZfaq content creator, I would think that replying to a certain amount of comments only adds to the value of the content and subscriber base.. Thanks again! Now I need to justify upgrading from the A7R III to the A1 taking into account that I am a beginning photographer who's interested in bird photography.. I'm never going to become a professional photographer and thus the delema of the decision between the A7R V or the A1.. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated 🙏

@@MrJacks1959 well this is a dilemma for many pro-summer photographers. Should I buy the best gear or very good gear. If I had it to do all over again I would start off with a very good camera body with the best glass then improve the camera body over time. The SONY 600mm f/4 lens is close to the same cost as the SONY A1. Well close enough to decide between the two. Don't get me wrong the SONY A1 is an amazing camera for so much more than bird photography but the 600mm lens sets you apart in bird photography. I recently made a video putting the SONY A1 (50.1 megapixel) against the CANON Rebel (6.3 megapixel) with 20 years difference in technology. The results were surprising. If you haven't checked it out yet give it a watch especially the images taken with bot of these cameras. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMqFdbaaxOCqY2g.html

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

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

Thanks for the comment. I find the same thing happens with certain birds. Mostly small birds with black eyes and black feathers around the eye. Seems the camera gets confused. 😄

Thanks for the comment and that's a pretty good idea. The screen certainly makes it easy to view photos and videos and something I'll consider next time I'm using it.🙂

@@DavidReidPhotography What I'm curious about is if the photos display as quickly on the field monitor as on the built-in LCD (which is INSTANT). I used FastRawViewer on my laptop this past week and it was acceptable but not as fast at displaying the images as the camera itself, and it's nice to be able to start the review before getting home. It will be interesting to see how the speed of FastRawViewer is on my desktop 👀

@@kevinanderson853 from what I recall yes they appeared at the same speed as I had on the screen for the SONY A1. I never found any lag with any function using this screen. Even the touch screen capabilities were responsive and didn't hold me back.

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

Thanks for your comment. I can say from experience how the 2 compare. I can say I have no issue with the monitor when using outdoors in full sunlight. 🙂

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

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

Thanks for your comment. The screen is larger than the SONY A1 screen. Probably more important is that brightness and ability to locate it anywhere you'd like. One of the biggest faults with SONY cameras until recently is that the built in screen has limited articulation. The screen also allows for a variety of 'views' in what shows on the screen. Usually I have camera settings and monitor settings overlays on to assist with the shot.

Thanks for the comment. Yes I did pick the best from the Canon Rebel to give it the best chance possible. My goal was to see how different the two cameras really were. Sure the SONY A1 is a great camera but the Rebel was a big surprise. If all you're doing is posting on social media I'd say almost any older camera with great glass would work. 😀

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

Thanks for the comment. I'm not sure I follow you. This screen is much larger than the one on this camera or any other's I've seen. It's also much brighter and can be placed almost anywhere. As for full screen depending on the aspect ratio of you're output signal it certainly fills the screen enough to make it worth while.

@@DavidReidPhotography Thanks for your reply, what I'm saying is it's not possible to get full screen in the external monitor, there is no way of changing aspect ration signal from camera's LCD in camera mode to get full coverage on the external monitor. I understand the other points you have made.

Thank you for your question. I have never used the Canon R50 so can't speak first hand if it is a good camera. The specs look good for an entry level camera. It would depend on the lens you purchase with it. Buying a higher quality lens would give you the best chance for that camera. Hope that helps.

@@DavidReidPhotography Thank you❤️

Thank you for your question. Yes either monitor will work and are equally bright. I found it an easy monitor to use.

Good question. The monitor has an HDMI input. If your cameras have an HDMI output you'd be ok. I use it on several cameras with regular and mini HDMI connectors using an adaptor where needed. Hope that helps.

Thank you for your feedback and good luck with your journey it's certainly a fun one! 😀

Thanks for your question. Can you share more details on the lens you're using, shutter speed(s), ISO, f stop and types of birds you're looking to capture?

Thanks for the question. Well the SONY was certainly the better camera and it should be for 20 years of advancements. I was however very surprised at how well the Canon Rebel worked. It won't be my go to camera but it did work 🙂

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

Gracias por tu comentario. Creo que 4K también es suficiente aquí. 😀

Thanks for the question. The screen does have touch screen capabilities and I did use it with my camera to place the focus spot. I did however confirm this with the camera shutter button to make sure it was locking on to what I wanted to focus on. Hope that helps. 😀

Thank you and yes the monitor has 2 mounting points one on the long side and the other on the short side. The mounting arm that comes with it also articulates. You should be able to find a way to make it work in almost any situation. 😀

Thanks

Thank you for your question. With a 70-200mm lens the birds will certainly be closer than if you had a 100-400mm lens. I would say the birds in these photos are anywhere from 10-30 feet away from me. My recommendation for beginner bird photographers is to have a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens as your first lens. You'll have more success in a range of weather conditions and lighting conditions (ie darker forested areas) which will give you greater success overall. Once you're ready to move to the next level the 100-400mm lens is always a good option.

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

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

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

Thank you and appreciate sharing the experience and specs 😀

Thank you for your feedback and support 😀

Thank you😀

Glad you think so!

Thank you. Yes I have. Both for bird photography and landscape photography. For bird and wildlife photography I only use it in certain circumstances. Typically when I'm waiting for a bird to land somewhere specific. Hope that helps 😀

Thanks heaps. It does help. @@DavidReidPhotography

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

Hi Jerry thanks for the question. In the video I'm using a LensCoat neoprene camo cover. I've recently removed it and am not using Mossy Oak Graphics 14003-7-SGB Camouflage tape. I had challenges with LensCoat on all my lenses. It was always moving around and bulkier than I would like. So far the tape is working well. 😀

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