How to Photograph Birds in Flight!

Here are a few tips to help improve your Bird in Flight photography. Oh, and don't forget to Pan with the subject. Enjoy!
Photographed with the Sony A1 and Sony A7iv.
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  • @Santamike212
    @Santamike212 Жыл бұрын

    You are missed! Love your tips and videos. I do not care what kind of gear you use. Get the channel going.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Busy time with my regular work. I'll be back soon.

  • @Santamike212

    @Santamike212

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BayouJosh awesome

  • @helenhall7914

    @helenhall7914

    Жыл бұрын

    Will be nice to have you back soon. Xx

  • @AdamCasada

    @AdamCasada

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BayouJosh hope regular work lightens up for you soon. Best wishes.

  • @AdamCasada

    @AdamCasada

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BayouJosh Also, maybe pin this comment so everyone knows you're ok? :)

  • @bradymyers3675
    @bradymyers3675 Жыл бұрын

    Josh. Missing you brother. Hoping all is okay with you and your family. Not sure why you’ve been off of platform, none of my business, but hope your back soon. Missing you and the content. My 13 year old son (fellow admirer and budding photographer) wishes you well too. We watch your videos together and he’s really picked up a lot from you. Patiently waiting from Indiana.

  • @cystopus
    @cystopusКүн бұрын

    Always love your videos Bayou, hope to see some more. Thanks.

  • @marcsiegle-wildlifenaturep8978
    @marcsiegle-wildlifenaturep8978 Жыл бұрын

    Great Tipps!! I photograph Birds since 3 years now and still learning many new things!

  • @TungLe-lm7zs
    @TungLe-lm7zs Жыл бұрын

    So great tips and tricks, thanks for sharing!!!

  • @a.riswick7693
    @a.riswick7693 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you so relaxed. Love these outtakes. I think that Kathy of yours is really fun to live with. She has the power of seeing things relativity, it lightens the heavy matters in life with a lovely laugh. Congratulations. I know life is not all roses but I think you're a good matching couple. Every day a new adventure and always full of surprises. Thank you, and indeed Bird photography ain't the easiest of photography, but that makes it challenging and a good reason for getting outdoor. Go on having a good life and thanks for shearing your love for nature.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    She is amazing. I love that woman!

  • @shelskitchen3311
    @shelskitchen33113 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this! Figures I'd pick the hardest subject lol. Our property is a bird sanctuary! Spotted sandpipers, rufous hummingbird, colourful warblers, ospreys, eagles, loons, hooded mergansers, red winged blackbirds, vireos, red grosbeaks, and the list goes on and on!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    21 сағат бұрын

    That sounds lovely 😊

  • @CostaMesaPhotography
    @CostaMesaPhotography9 ай бұрын

    Just RE-watched a couple of your year-old videos...enjoyed them as much today as I did back then. I've always found it interesting how re-watching, or re-reading (like a manual) something results in more things sticking--either affirmation of things you've learned and know, or new things to learn and/or explore. So I went to your catalogue of videos since I didn't recall seeing anything from you for a while. that's when I noticed a series of comments to this latest video that suggest some personal challenges you've had to deal with which obviously resulted in photography (at least videos) taking a back seat. I'll add my sentiments to those already expressed--your videos are missed, and hopefully you and your family are well and that you'll be returning to the "community" soon! Jon

  • @drnat07
    @drnat07 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video, I’m new to your channel, but love your down-to-earth & realistic approach to all things photographing birds. Would love a comparison video of the real world differences in the field between the A1 and the a7 iv….. I have just ordered the 200-600 lens to go with my a7iii, but will be upgrading bodies shortly! Thanks, and keep up the great videos!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend. That’s a great video idea. I’ll have to make that happen

  • @joshuadupuis346
    @joshuadupuis346 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tips as usual. My frustrations with this hobby run deep but when I am lucky enough to hit a shot it makes it all worth it.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s why it’s so fun Josh!

  • @jasondain8713
    @jasondain8713 Жыл бұрын

    Great advice and video. Love the bit at the end! You two make a great pair.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Katie is a pistol. 😆

  • @naturebydavidm
    @naturebydavidm Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to watch!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    😊

  • @peterb.7437
    @peterb.7437 Жыл бұрын

    Great job Katie ha ha

  • @chrisstreet1994
    @chrisstreet1994 Жыл бұрын

    Happy your back! Thanks for the video

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris. I hope you enjoyed it.

  • @SamRino
    @SamRino Жыл бұрын

    Good to see you back bud great video as always !!!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sam. I need to get back in the grove.

  • @macimages4215
    @macimages4215 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, you finally got me to clean up my available focus modes (for the second time)! Love the outtake

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    😃

  • @maxcherry6626
    @maxcherry66263 ай бұрын

    I don’t care about what brand you use. You got me into birding….in England…the place where it rains 125% of the time. I miss you and your motivation and your voice (so calm and relaxing). You and your good lady have a lot of fans waiting for when you choose to return.

  • @mikipixi
    @mikipixi Жыл бұрын

    Guys, you are great. Thank you, from Extremadura in Spain.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend 😊

  • @rmclark339
    @rmclark339 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips and advice Josh. I always felt I was really good at still bird photography and not so good at birds in flight until I bought an A-1. Now I'm still really good at still bird photography and I've graduated to extremely adequate and almost decant at birds in flight. Progress.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Right? I totally agree. At least for me. I can count on one hand my acceptable bird in flight shots prior to this new technology.

  • @glenderksen70
    @glenderksen70 Жыл бұрын

    looking forward to more videos Josh, from Australia

  • @vijithuae
    @vijithuae Жыл бұрын

    Nice video… 👏👏👏

  • @davidkrugs6466
    @davidkrugs6466 Жыл бұрын

    Another great informative video. Thanks again

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @gonzaloabadia2658
    @gonzaloabadia2658 Жыл бұрын

    Backfocus button is a game changer. A before and after for wildlife photo. Great tips Josh!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend. It certainly is a game changer.

  • @MartyLInTheDoghouse
    @MartyLInTheDoghouse Жыл бұрын

    Great video Josh, so glad I found your chanel. Your video's are always so interesting and entertaining. Your photography style is so similar to mine which makes it so relatable. Love the content and production. The effort you put in is inspiring. This certainly is one of my favourite chanels. Cheers!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re very kind my friend. I’m enjoying the process. Just trying to keep it real.

  • @charlesdavis6371
    @charlesdavis6371 Жыл бұрын

    loved it Josh

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Charles. I hope it was helpful.

  • @charmingnaturerk2855
    @charmingnaturerk2855 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative video for beginner photographer's 👍👍I really appreciate your work 👏👏👏

  • @Enrique-the-photographer
    @Enrique-the-photographer Жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel because of a reply to you from Omar Gonzalez, great content and very enjoyable to watch (yes, I did subscribe to your channel).

  • @JeremyNeipp
    @JeremyNeipp Жыл бұрын

    Katie’s motivational speech mimicking you at the end is fantastic 😂😂

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    She’s the best!

  • @jacksponsler9341
    @jacksponsler9341 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and enjoyed the out takes!!!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    😆 thank you 😊

  • @jeffreyneville9769
    @jeffreyneville9769 Жыл бұрын

    I guess I should have stuck to Landscapes (Ha, Ha) , great advice as always and love Katie picking on you a bit at the end. Although I was out shooting Ospreys today (once again) I was shooting B & W pics on Sunday with a used Rolleiflex camera I picked up and fixed and what a totally different experience shooting street scenes and some beach scenes with that camera, very peaceful and like doing everything old school with my old Minolta light meter.

  • @bestpix100
    @bestpix100 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, great tips. Wasn't expecting a video so soon, hope you are going well

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    I think I was just worn out from that Alaska trip. And worn out going through all the Alaska footage. Still so much I haven’t even looked at it. Feeling refreshed though.

  • @richardbedford6166
    @richardbedford6166 Жыл бұрын

    Great work, Josh. Many good points raised. I started photographing BIF when it was difficult, back in the late 1990s. My camera had 6 focus points and after 2 shots the whole set-up locked me out for a few days. However, I now use the Sony A1 and 600mm and it is the very best out there, trust me, I've been through them all - Nikon and Canon pro DSLR. For me, the thing that cannot be bought, because you can sell a kidney etc and buy the gear, is birding knowledge and skill. This takes time and I've been a birder for 40 years. It is a passion and a true pleasure, a fact I can see in your work and attitude. I bet you're happy to be with Sony now? Great stuff!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    So true. Thank you my friend

  • @ncmetalfan5267

    @ncmetalfan5267

    Жыл бұрын

    I have absolutely no problem getting great BIF shots with a $10k system of Z9 and 500PF

  • @adammutolo5800
    @adammutolo5800 Жыл бұрын

    Where did you go? LOL Hope life just got a little busy but you’re not stopping the channel. Love your content!

  • @BillyVerden
    @BillyVerden Жыл бұрын

    Great Channel! Good tips for bird photography! I used to shoot back button auto focus as well but I've completely given that up with the newer cameras. The speed and accuracy of cameras these days is way faster for me anyway to put focus and shutter back on the shutter button. If I am having trouble focusing on a bird in tree branches or among plants I have a button assigned to DMF.. I grab focus and then shoot. Love your Channel! Keep up the Great Videos!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s an excellent idea Billy. Thank you my friend. Always appreciated.

  • @ammadoux
    @ammadoux Жыл бұрын

    great video i am sure. will come back to see it ASA i can. 🥰😘

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    😊

  • @mizachs
    @mizachs Жыл бұрын

    Wise words! I've almost given up trying to do bird in flight photography. Especially small birds.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    You can do it! It's tricky but worth it when you nail it.

  • @kurtkemnitzer
    @kurtkemnitzer Жыл бұрын

    Great tips Josh!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kurt. 😀

  • @xflyingtiger
    @xflyingtiger Жыл бұрын

    I found your video very informative. Thank you.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Thank you 🙏

  • @irisotte83
    @irisotte83 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips Josh👍

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @MrModerate_kane
    @MrModerate_kaneАй бұрын

    Miss your content Josh, hope your well,, hope your enjoying life off socials, and only come back when "you" want to. Take care and hope to see you when you are ready to com back, even if its once a month :-) you're my secret vlogger like most that appreciate your style of shooting, as we are all you, learning, growing, its not about the brand its just you as a person everyone likes.

  • @andrewlamberson539
    @andrewlamberson539 Жыл бұрын

    That was a great KISS on BIF! 😃 Good point on finding the "runways".

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend. Simplicity is key.

  • @andrewlamberson539

    @andrewlamberson539

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BayouJosh Everythiing needs to be "intrinsically obvious ...to all but the most moronic"! I try my best to remember that whenever I write my lectures (I'm a College Professor). I often fail despite my best efforts!!!🤪

  • @SeantheBioBro
    @SeantheBioBro Жыл бұрын

    Great video Josh.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @Santamike212
    @Santamike2125 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas, Happy new year. hope the two of you have taken lots of photos in 2023.

  • @barrettjohnson3093
    @barrettjohnson3093 Жыл бұрын

    well, been using my a7iv for a couple weeks now.. still adjusting to it, but absolutely loving the setup so far! I have my settings very similar to what yours are and my keeper rate has shot up dramatically! birds in flight are next in my plans to practice.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    it really makes it fun right?

  • @KevinNordstrom
    @KevinNordstrom Жыл бұрын

    some very knowledgeable stuff. Glad to see you back bro

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother. It was a short week just to get my mind right. I’m not gonna put unreasonable deadlines on myself anymore. That video will go out when it’s ready. I hope I can keep that promise to myself.

  • @KevinNordstrom

    @KevinNordstrom

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BayouJosh I feel ya man. Often i need to put the camera down even while I'm out filming. I have to contsrantly remind myself to slow down and stop worrying myself to death over what is suppose to bring joy instead of stress. Be well and blessed

  • @kylegreene3773
    @kylegreene3773 Жыл бұрын

    Great advice as usual. On the Sony cameras AF-ON works as you have it set up. You can also program the AEL button to the right of it to Reg. AF Area+AF On. This will keep all of your other settings (SS, f#, ISO) but override the focus mode to a secondary setting. It’s real handy when your go to mode on AF-ON isn’t locking and you need to quickly go to what you find works next best.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s good advice. I’ve tried that setting a few times but I keep going back to the single back button focus. I have that button set up to change my focus point modes.

  • @aikohuckauf4581
    @aikohuckauf4581 Жыл бұрын

    Danke!

  • @MrTmiket0007
    @MrTmiket0007 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Josh for another awesome video, I got the new Canon R7 because my budget, its amazing for bird photography 🐦❤️👍

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    That camera seems amazing. You’re gonna love it!

  • @peterreber7671
    @peterreber7671 Жыл бұрын

    I don't consider myself a bird photographer but I have started taking pictures of birds. I know my M50m2 and 250mm max. lens (400mm equivalent) is not ideal but I do get the occasional picture I am proud of, enough to get me out there and try once more. Thanks for your wonderful videos.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    it is a fun hobby and a slippery slope.

  • @SwanSycorax
    @SwanSycorax Жыл бұрын

    Agree with every word. I have been getting some great birds in flight shots with my Nikon Z9 - something I could rarely, if ever, achieve with my Z7ii or Z6. But, as you say, there are also loads of missed shots and frustrations along the way. I think the secret is Ito keep one's expectations low and therefore be really delighted when it all works well!!! I think the real issue is not the camera technology but, in my case, the ability to react quickly enough - certainly getting harder as I get older as I know my reaction times aren't as good as they were!!!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Nothing assures satisfaction like low expectations! 😆

  • @SwanSycorax

    @SwanSycorax

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BayouJosh I know your video was focussed on the autofocus settings of the camera - regardless of brand, but, of course, one of the settings so many KZread bird in flight photographers talk about is prioritising shutter speed and selecting a very fast setting, 1/2500sec as a minimum. Certainly with the Z9 I have taken a number of sequences of birds in flight using this dogma and getting pin sharp images. However, some of the ones I like best were actually taken with just 1/200 sec. I was shooting a static scene at the time when some ducks took off right in front of me. I forgot to change the setting and thought "Hell, those are for the bin!!". However, when I looked at the images on the computer I was delighted to see the eyes sharp and in focus whilst the bird had some very pleasing motion blur. Great when accidents work out for the best!!! - www.briandandridge-photo.co.uk/Wildlife/WWT/WWT-Arundel/Arundel-Wetlands-2022/i-7VwMP6p/A

  • @hometech3856
    @hometech3856 Жыл бұрын

    Found yah through a microphone review and I'm sure happy I did

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend.

  • @Gapthrosnir
    @Gapthrosnir Жыл бұрын

    Hi firstly love the videos, they're amazing and informative, secondly sorry for the complete beginner question, but been wanting to get a camera and start doing photography, particularly birds in flight as where I live is lucky to have an abundance of really great birds, how does the A7IV handle birds in flight, not managed to find much about it online in that area, and budget is pretty tight so something like the A1 and A9II is way out of my range. Thanks.

  • @allanu6416
    @allanu6416 Жыл бұрын

    Josh, have you ever considered having a field photo workshop, similar to Mark Smith? Love your channel. I learn so MUCH !!!

  • @timhall1364
    @timhall1364 Жыл бұрын

    Outtakes great - that was funny. Shooting birds in flight is difficult for me too. Using a Nikon 810. Still learning how to use it. Different than the 750 I was using.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Interestingly, everything applies except for that tracking. I can’t remember all of those focus modes but I think there was one where they were four squares right in the middle that seem to work pretty good for me with that camera.

  • @Echoesofwild
    @Echoesofwild5 ай бұрын

    Happy new year wherever you are. Take care.

  • @vergrachtr
    @vergrachtr Жыл бұрын

    Hi Josh, I'm so happy to have found you on KZread. The way you explain things and the calmness in your voice are fantastic. I showed the various films to my wife who enjoyed them so much, especially because I also have the same frustration when a bird does not want to pose in front of the camera and the questions about the setting or when the autofocus failed me again, in short I fully recognize myself in your videos. Still, I have a question that I never get explained properly and I hope you can answer it. How do you do that so that you can always switch between film and photo? I mean, you're filming something that you're sharing with us and then all of a sudden I see a picture' s? Do you cut it out of the film (video) or is there a setting to switch between film and photo? I work with a Sony A1 and would like to film as well, but for now I'll stick to photos because I just don't know how best to do that. Could you have an answer for that? I live in Belgium and the English was done via google translate so sorry for any mistakes. Mvg Redgy

  • @petersuvara

    @petersuvara

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately something has happened and Josh no longer does videos. He has been very well respected in the photo community,.

  • @freemanligon1177
    @freemanligon1177 Жыл бұрын

    Just started watching your video. The key thing you said was you brought camera and lens used. I have a Canon rebel 5t along kit lens. I like photography birds, and have felt need to get longer lens to reach those birds or wildlife. What I thought about sigma 150-600mm lens but you have talked about prime lens. I do understand the prime lens does provide quality images. What do you suggest? The other thing, I have been thinking is gimbal for my tripod and to set it on the ground, get low.

  • @JeffandLeslie
    @JeffandLeslie Жыл бұрын

    not sure how I missed this one Josh. Nice video.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jeff

  • @hbarwick1
    @hbarwick19 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed your videos. Are you still using sony? Are you doing any more videos for bird photography

  • @owenwildingphotography
    @owenwildingphotography Жыл бұрын

    I'll def tag you if I get anything interesting. Great video!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate it Owen. Thank you.

  • @john2000l
    @john2000l Жыл бұрын

    The tips are outstanding and carry excellent value, but you have to admit Katie makes the videos fun. There are times I think she is having more fun at this than you are, but Katie now has intrigued my wife into shooting the A7III with the 70-300 and I am teaching her how to get the shots, but she thought that if Katie could, then she could give it a try. My wife has just never seen a lot of women in Bird photography before, and just needed to see someone like Katie involved. This should reassure you that your videos really do inspire other people.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I think Katie is a reluctant Bird Photographer. bird photographer by approximation. 😆 maybe she does it because she loves me.

  • @john2000l

    @john2000l

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BayouJosh Well, my wife and I are at year 43, and I suspect she does a lot of things for me because maybe she loves me. The fact is you folks are having a great life and enjoying things together makes a big difference. Thats how we do things, so all is great.

  • @buttonlover86

    @buttonlover86

    Жыл бұрын

    This was so nice to hear. Thank you for sharing. I definitely do a lot of things because I like hanging out with Josh. I enjoy his company. I do have a lot of separate interests too- but he usually pulls me into whatever he’s interested in. I love being outside in nature. Photography is pretty cool but I could take it or leave it most days.

  • @buttonlover86

    @buttonlover86

    Жыл бұрын

    I do feel strongly that women should try any hobby that strikes their fancy, especially if there aren’t a lot of women doing it. We might be surprised by how much we like it. I’ve tried motor cross, golf, fishing, etc. -pretty much anything Josh gets interested in- I give it a shot just to see if I like it. I have had so many wonderful experiences!

  • @john2000l

    @john2000l

    Жыл бұрын

    @@buttonlover86 As long as you and Josh are enjoying things together, life just gets better and better, my wife and I are living proof of that.

  • @Echoesofwild
    @Echoesofwild Жыл бұрын

    Hello friend, Merry Christmas to you and Katie wherever you are. Take care.

  • @bobani17
    @bobani17 Жыл бұрын

    Hope to see you back on the channel soon buddy! we miss you!

  • @GiuseppeGessa
    @GiuseppeGessa Жыл бұрын

    Great video and tips as well Josh. The Sony A1 is a super good camera for BIF, but also with other Sony's cameras we can do something! Take care!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Very true! I need to highlight how great the A7iv is as well. such a fantastic camera.

  • @GiuseppeGessa

    @GiuseppeGessa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BayouJosh Are you using it as a vlog camera? By chance, did you try it with birds? Birds eyes? Sorry for the many questions!!! 😅

  • @LyndonsAdventures.
    @LyndonsAdventures. Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the help! Just purchased a Nikon p950 and I find the focus system is quite a different from the Cannons I'm used to. Bit of a different personality.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely a different rig there.

  • @Shutermagic.photos
    @Shutermagic.photos Жыл бұрын

    you two are funny 😂😂😄😄😁😁

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    😄

  • @ioannistziamalis
    @ioannistziamalis Жыл бұрын

    Great video Josh! Do you think that bird eye af could be implemented in the Z6ii&Z7ii in the future? Because even if Nikon releases a new Aps-c camera this year with a better autofocus it will not be at the level of the Sony and Canon full frame competitors.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately I don’t think the AF will ever be that good in the Z6ii or z7ii

  • @Gemthermakleingk
    @GemthermakleingkАй бұрын

    wow, thanks for this video, im having a hard time doing BIF shots… I think i need to find an open place and try.

  • @rogergregston6491
    @rogergregston6491 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos. As you say, shooting birds is both fulfilling and frustrating! For birds in flight, do you use the lens Optical Steady Shot? If so, which setting? Some other birders, like Mark Smith, say that the required high shutter speed negates the need for OSS. I know this comes down to personal preference, but regarding back button focus (specific to newer Sony’s), Mark Galer makes a good case to not use it. Thanks again for your informative videos.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve always said, if you put 10 photographers in a room, you’ll get 10 different ways to set up a camera. I have never touched my optical stabilization selector. Whatever it was when it came out of the box is what it is still sitting at.

  • @Santamike212
    @Santamike212 Жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year, Lets get the Channel Going!

  • @ivorgottschalk6432
    @ivorgottschalk6432 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoying your videos even though I'm a DSLR holdout having blown any camera budget on travel to some wildlife hotspots. 😀

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    You probably enjoy that travel way more than you would the camera. 😄

  • @cohoonatube
    @cohoonatube Жыл бұрын

    Miss you Bayou Josh! Seasons are seasons and sometimes you have to take care of business :D. Looking forward to whenever we see you again.

  • @kapilesh14
    @kapilesh14 Жыл бұрын

    can you make one specific video for how good the animal eye autofocus is in a7iv in Video?

  • @tomaszgolinski1592
    @tomaszgolinski1592 Жыл бұрын

    Josh fantastic results and video. Can You compare in a few words an effective the AF tracking in Sony A1 and Z9 regard the bird in flight. .

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    The A1 just picks things up farther away and holds on tighter. Backgrounds don’t throw it off as much as the Z9. I think I put a little footage of the camera grabbing ducks nearly 200 yards out against a busy background. Not bad. And It just stuck to them.

  • @denisemann4694
    @denisemann4694 Жыл бұрын

    Miss your videos and your calming voice and stories. I can’t be the only one who wants to see you make videos again! I really don’t care what you shoot with and I know there are a lot of us out there who feel the same. Nick Page moved from Sony to Canon and Greg Snell just announced he moved from Canon to Sony. And guess what? The world didn’t stop turning and time didn’t stop!! Come back home Josh! You belong on youtube!

  • @dance2jam
    @dance2jam9 ай бұрын

    Hey Josh, I know you have a life outside of KZread and photography. Just dropping in to wish you well. It has been a bit, so I hope the break has served you well. Many good wishes!

  • @yacinesalmi4416
    @yacinesalmi4416 Жыл бұрын

    Yo man, just Seen this episode again...hope everything going well for you Josh. So yeah, feed thé machine, man!

  • @MrModerate_kane
    @MrModerate_kane8 ай бұрын

    Hows things going Josh? Hope things going well, just rewatching an old video on your 600 f4. Hope all's well and lifes good.

  • @mustafakasapoglu
    @mustafakasapoglu Жыл бұрын

    It has been a while since the last video. I hope all ok with you and looking forward to watch the next video. All the best josh.

  • @NVIK5
    @NVIK5 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Josh, I was a bit surprised when your switched from the Z9 to the A1. Having owned the Z9 (briefly) now I can understand. The Z9 is so heavy and oversized that I had to send it back. Now have the A1 on order as well..

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Having let equipment makes a big difference. Makes me want to use it more.

  • @jameslove1092
    @jameslove1092 Жыл бұрын

    Hi josh. Excuse me but insect macro photography is a lot harder than birds and I do both. Great videos. Best regards from James in Scotland.

  • @richard.robert
    @richard.robert Жыл бұрын

    Can we expect new videos soon? Your videos are really interesting and excellent.

  • @DjCjFoto
    @DjCjFoto Жыл бұрын

    Hey Josh, I'm wondering, how you like new exotic Nikon toy, called 600F4/TC14...:)

  • @CamillaI
    @CamillaI Жыл бұрын

    I have just done a session with Terns using the Sony A1 birds in flight at 1200mm incredible it is even possible ! Great video Josh 👍😍

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Pretty amazing tech right?

  • @IanDavidBrown
    @IanDavidBrown Жыл бұрын

    You not coming back? Lots of people miss your storey telling and photographic skills.

  • @Jessehermansonphotography
    @Jessehermansonphotography Жыл бұрын

    Josh, with Sony you can set up full time manual focus override AND set up a 100% or 200% zoom when you touch the focus ring. Then you get the bird in focus and press the shutter. When you press the shutter it pops back out to normal viewing. That sounds kinda strange but man, I used that for years with the A7r3 and the 200-600 when shooting elk or moose in low light or birds in brush. You can verify sharp focus and fire away. (I have it set on back button AF so when I press the shutter it doesn’t focus again.) I switch to Canon and man I miss that so much.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting. thank you for the tip. I will certainly try that out.

  • @ncmetalfan5267

    @ncmetalfan5267

    Жыл бұрын

    Wait a min...why would someone ever need to manually focus with the best invention of all time the A1?

  • @user-ib4ob2yd8u
    @user-ib4ob2yd8u Жыл бұрын

    היי רציתי לדעת ב ניקון D850 להשים את הפוקוס על D3 זה עובד טוב ?

  • @PhillipJ
    @PhillipJ Жыл бұрын

    its fun, its rewarding and its work....but its fun work...Katie is right!!😂😂😂

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    That sums it up!

  • @RobbyNowell
    @RobbyNowell Жыл бұрын

    I went for a hike this morning with a rented R5 and 100-500mm and saw my first owl. It was a huge barred owl. I thought maybe I could get it flying, but alas it chose a heavily backlit flight path full of twigs. It's like they know, haha! At least my photos of the mockingbirds in the parking lot came out top notch 😂.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    You can always count on mockingbirds. 😃

  • @kilik92
    @kilik92 Жыл бұрын

    Will you do a review of the that 600 f4 ? It just looks so light and smooth

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    It sure is! Such a fantastic lens!

  • @LisaSaffell
    @LisaSaffell Жыл бұрын

    Josh hope all is well, missing your informative and fun videos!

  • @longrider9551
    @longrider9551 Жыл бұрын

    Josh in one of your earlier videos you mentioned you and the bride did bird watching before photography. I often wonder if you realized what an education you gave yourself, understanding bird behavior and habits is a big advantage to getting close, getting close is important to great shots. When I go to a new location I always spend time without even taking a camera, just a thermos of hot coffee and a sandwich and I make myself comfortable. I will sometimes bring the RX10 but that is it and I sit there in the rain , snow and cold. By the time I come ready to shoot I know what the birds and the Sun are going to do without even a thought.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sure it played a part. We were avid bird watchers for nearly 18 years prior to picking up a camera. I was obsessed with getting close to birds and being sneaky. I think hearing the birds and understanding their songs was most helpful.

  • @bassangler73
    @bassangler73 Жыл бұрын

    It will kick your butt but we love it!!

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed.

  • @TheNonsenseAdventures
    @TheNonsenseAdventures Жыл бұрын

    Screw the tips etc... I love the Honest of "Yeah I get lots of missed shots, actually thousands with the 20fps"... I love that! It seems too often that the moment you get an R3 or A1 etc etc, you never have a bad photo

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend. I have plenty bad days. I’ve learned that the cameras don’t help me find birds either. Still a lot of that involved.

  • @TheNonsenseAdventures

    @TheNonsenseAdventures

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BayouJosh if only Sony added that into the menu "bird finder"!! That would blow nikon and canon out the water.

  • @dct124
    @dct124 Жыл бұрын

    I can see most channels movie from gear reviews to similar field content in another 5-10yrs. My assumption is that Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, Pentax, Panasonic, Olympus*, Lumix*, have there 20yr cycle well in motion. However the needle has been sitting in the red for the last 10yrs. Kinda hard to improve when you're already sitting on 95-99%. So quick question, where do you see these companies in 20yrs? It took close to 20yrs to swap DSLR to Mirrorless.

  • @Vollpflock
    @Vollpflock Жыл бұрын

    Are all flight shots sharp with the Sony, once the AF acquired focus? Have the R5 & 600mm f4 EF IS II and it's just too slow.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Not at all, I still have to pay close attention to my shutter speeds and panning skills. the key is I am not thinking about keeping the subject in a small box anymore. Definitely better than what I had.

  • @oklahomacrudephotography4875
    @oklahomacrudephotography4875 Жыл бұрын

    How come no new youtube videos. I really enjoy your work, photos and explanations. I search weekly to see if you have posted a new video.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    More to come! I have a really busy season at my office. KZread isn't a full time thing. I'll likely have seasons where I am in and out due to the fact it's basically a hobby. Thanks for reaching out. I have a couple of things in the pipeline.

  • @jonberube2489
    @jonberube2489 Жыл бұрын

    I and others are still looking forward to your return!

  • @davetv8171
    @davetv8171 Жыл бұрын

    Thats one good thing with the A1 and z9 is that you can shoot bursts in ES and not wear the mechanical shutter life down. Because like you said, they definitely arent all keepers but you do need 20-30fps to help capture the right moments. And a little prayer.

  • @BayouJosh

    @BayouJosh

    Жыл бұрын

    Great point Dave.

  • @alexandermatos186
    @alexandermatos186 Жыл бұрын

    I miss your videos. I hope you are doing good. Merry Christmas Josh 🎄