The Cisticola in the grass is a lovely natural picture and the light is gorgeous.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, it was a real bonus at the end of the session, Cheers, Duade

@_benjimouse_

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, it's a lovely shot. Of the others I prefer the prime shots.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

@@_benjimouse_ Thanks Alistair, Cheers, Duade

Great video Duade, love your work!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy, Cheers, Duade

Thank you for your sharing of all your knowledge.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

I really dig that last habitat shot! amazing as usual Duade =)

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel, Cheers, Duade

Great video! Love the cisticola shot!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Romel, I do too, Cheers, Duade

Always enjoy your videos. Love seeing the pleasure you get while shooting birds. I get the same feeling from landscape photography. Keep up the great work!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, great to hear, its funny how we all love photography but many of us like different styles which is great. Cheers, Duade

Beautiful work Duade.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

Habitat shot in the reeds was my favourite. Another great video!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, seems to be the consensus so far, Cheers, Duade

Great video, loved the white face Heron, really like the habitat shot, great images as always, thank you, Darren.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darren, Cheers, Duade

Great video, as always, Duade. Great shots also, and I really like the photo of the Golden-headed Cisticola, those vertical lines of the grass adds to the atmosphere of the photo. But apart from the photos, it just seems so great to be out there and see all this wildlife. I would enjoy that even without taking any photo :-).

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes, it was a wonderful morning to be sure, Cheers, Duade

Thanks!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Burn 53, I appreciate the support, Cheers, Duade

Love the shot of the Golden-headed Cisticola in the grass, such a beautiful little scene. Always look forward to your videos - you’re capturing much more than birds, the sense of amazement and gratitude is palpable. Thanks for sharing.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron, I am glad that comes across, I really do love this hobby, Cheers, Duade

I love the versatility of the zoom lens. Also really appreciate photos that include habitat. Your surprise shot as you were walking was lovely

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Celese, yes, it was a bonus, Cheers, Duade

Love the habitat shot!

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kimberly, seems to be everyones favourite. Cheers, Duade

Cheers for another great demonstration and taking the time, is much appreciated. I actually like the wrap on your 100 - 500, might invest in some.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray, I got mine from China and took a little while to come but the quality is excellent being 3M. It was like a giant puzzle and took a number of hours to put on, much longer than I had anticipated. But it should protect the lens which is why I did it. Got it from here bit.ly/3szEINM Cheers, Duade

Oh, guy! It's very nice to see these smiles in your face! It's really great to spend time in the nature! Great video!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlos, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

Love how you showed the final images set on the RAW. Nice!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade

Díky!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, I appreciate the support, Cheers, Duade

Absolutely amazing video my friend. Great shots. Best regards, Guy.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guy, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

The light through the grass made the shot of the little bird at the end - beautiful.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it appears that shot was a favourite of many. Cheers, Duade 👍

I'm new to the channel, and other than the amazing work filming these videos and the quality advice, i just love the fact that you show both final and RAW images so we can get a better idea of the whole process of shooting and editing ... simply amazing ❤️

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks A.B I appreciate the feedback, I'm glad to hear you enjoy the raw overlay. Cheers, Duade

@dn-bayou

Жыл бұрын

@@Duade your work is truly inspiring sir :)

Fab video Duade, beautiful shots as always. Can't wait to see you test the R7 and 100-500 as it's going to be my next setup :)

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Will, I look forward to trying out that combo for sure. Cheers, Duade

Very jealous of your wildlife, down under, you’ve got some great captures there Duade, interesting video thank you 🙏

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger, we sure do, Cheers, Duade

That was a fruitful day out..! so many great captures Duade, very nice. I enjoyed the comparison between Prime and Zoom, love your work, cheers Andrew.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, I appreciate the support mate. Cheers, Duade

Congrats, your vlog is always amazing, Duade. I prefer both prime and zoom, depends what I want to shoot.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Klaus, yes it's great to have an option of both. Cheers, Duade 👍

Habitat shot looked beautiful 🤩

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shalin, Cheers, Duade

Absolutely loving your work, my dream job its become a bird photograph and wildlife photography like. Keep it going.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph, one day it might become a job but at the moment it is just a hobby for me. Cheers, Duade

Yep,like the habitat shots best.🤠

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sharon, Cheers, Duade 👍

I’ve pretty much enjoyed the versatility of the zooms. Great video showing how both can work in the field.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Denise, yes the zooms are very good, Cheers, Duade

Super content.. as always…. Would keen to see a content based on your post processing.

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Soumitra, I will look at doing one in the future. Cheers, Duade

Fantastic content 👍

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, Cheers, Duade

Great video Duade lots of wonderful pictures, must say really liked the last image of the Golden-headed Cisticola, the cameras these days are amazing to how they pick up the eyes when focusing, my Nikon D3 and 600mm f4 af-s would have trouble I think, might need to update and get lighter gear getting old, thanks again love how you share your knowledge to all of us I know it’s helped me a lot, cheers Mate Brendan.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brendan, yes, I was happy with how that one turned out, Cheers, Duade

Thanks

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mohammad, you are too kind, I appreciate the support, Cheers, Duade

Both shots (habitat and isolation) are terrific. If I had to pick one, the habitat shot would be it. Lovely. Thanks for the video.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it appears to be the most popular shot for sure. Cheers, Duade

@dance2jam

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade Took one (Night Heron hunting in the grass) in the spirit of your photo - and I love it. The animal eye detect AF was key in the Nikon Z9 - as the heron face became visible between reeds of grass, I was able to get the eye sharp. Have to love the new tech at making the job easier to get the photos you want. PS: I also took my zoom with the 600mm f/4 because of your video. Thanks for the suggestions.

Love the shot of the White Faced Heron in flight....I like the zoom...the versatility in shots...THank you! =D

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes, I was happy to nail that shot, Cheers, Duade

Do you think the mark 1 version of the 500 is still relevant i dont really mind the weight of the lens?

The way you move from video to finished photo to RAW file is so unique and so informative. It's a more effective approach for me in some psychological way. I don't think I can explain really what I mean but I will just say that flowing from the finished photo into the RAW, as opposed to the other way around, seems much better as a teaching aid, to me at least. I have never seen another photographer present things like that. I really connect with the way you explain things.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback, I am glad it helps. Cheers, Duade

Great job as always Duade. I currently own the beautiful 100-500. Cant wait to pair it with the new r7 for that bit more reach and also more mp to allow further cropping in post. Very exciting!

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian, likewise, should be a wonderful combo. Cheers, Duade

Superb video as always Duade. I am very exited about how the R7 will perform. Specially because of the 32,5 sensor, that looks like it can be from the 90d. Afraid that the low light performance will suffer with that sensor. Not easy to pic a favorite photo, because all of them was amazing. But if i had to choose, it has to be the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo with the crest lifted. But i also liked very much the photo of the Golden-headed Cisticola in it's natural habitat. Greetings from Bjoern. A Norwegian in Brazil

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, yes will be a shame if they use 90D sensor as that is 3 years old now. I'll still get it if course. 👍😀

Lovely content as per usual Duade. Can't wait for your opinion on the R7 once you have a chance to use it; it certainly looks like it will make sense to swap the R6 for bird photographers in general. Thanks.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodrigo, I will be trying to get my hands on one as soon as I can. Unfortunately, I will unlikely be getting a version before release to try. Cheers, Duade

Great video mate, and wow some amazing encounters you had that morning. I really love the habbitat shots over the isolated ones, and l love zoom as it gives you so much wiggle room and the fact I'm not a birder 100% of the time. :D Thanks again cracking video. PS do you use crop mode on the R5 any other time ? I would expect it makes no difference if you use the crop mode vs cropping the photo yourself, I understand you were showing us that to show what the R7 would look like.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes, a great morning. No, I don't use the crop mode as I prefer to crop in post. I think the only time you might is if you wanted a bigger buffer as the files are smaller and perhaps if you wanted the subject bigger in the viewfinder. Cheers, Duade

Once again a nice video from down under. What brand is the camo cover on your 100-500?

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Henrik, its a 3m sticker that I got from China via Alibaba, it is a great product but takes a number of hours and patience to apply, I am also not that happy with the colour and design but they have a number of different options. You can check it out here, just be prepared to wait awhile for it to arrive. Cheers, Duade bit.ly/3szEINM

Your heron close encounter take off shot reminded me of my first “portfolio worthy” wildlife pic (Gr. Blue Heron). Even had to extend the frame like you did for the composition I wanted in the direction of the take off. Only diff was it was at 105mm on a kyak; and I couldn’t believe how close it landed to me at the time, ~10 yards. Thx for the nostalgia 👍👍

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, great that it reminded you of what sounds like a great experience. Cheers, Duade

Loved this video! What a variety at one watering hole. I really liked the habitat shot at the end. I'm thinking a zoom might be the best for me for a bit more versatility.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks May, yes, the zoom is much more versatile, Cheers, Duade

Excellent comparison video Duade, thank you. I'm curious where you got that lens skin for the RF100-500?

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heath, I got it from China via Alibaba, its 3M so quality is great but it takes a long time to come via post and it takes a long long time to apply as it's like a jigsaw puzzle. I think you maybe able to get the same thing a little more expensive and quicker elsewhere. www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002941757172.html Cheers, Duade

Lovely video! It's nice to see photos of habitat as well, especially for person not from Australia :). What kind of cover you have on zoom lens? :) Keep up the great work!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I appreciate the support, I got it from China via Aliexpress, its 3M so quality is great but it takes a long time to come via post and it takes a long long time to apply as it's like a jigsaw puzzle. I think you maybe able to get the same thing a little more expensive and quicker elsewhere. www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002941757172.html Cheers, Duade

Another nice, interesting video, Duade. Appreciate you creating & sharing. I thought the 100-500mm zoom did quite well in comparison to the prime, even with extender & crop format. I don't think I'd hardly ever hesitate to shoot that lens. Of course, in variable situations, the flexibility is very compelling. I liked the "LBJ" shot in the grass and find myself shooting what you call habitat shots, most of the time. As always, some great video and stills...think the kangaroos, heron, spoonbill & grebes were among the favorites this time. It's very cool that you take the time to pursue this passion you have - few better aspects to life, I believe. Enjoy the next outing & thanks again ~

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support and taking the time to leave such a great comment, I appreciate it. Cheers, Duade

Outstanding video! You do such a great job explaining your technique and what a great eye you have! I do agree that the zoom is much more versatile.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

Thanks for another great video, Duade! I've wanted to get into bird/wildlife photography for years but have just finally been able to justify the cost. I have a Nikon D810 I purchased from a friend who was upgrading, but I'm quickly finding the autofocus system to be a limiting factor. Seeing what the Canon and Sony platforms are capable of with eye detection and tracking has me thinking I may need to switch camps.

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Mike, the D810 is a great camera for sure. Yes, the latest mirrorless AF with eye tracking is fantastic. The Upcoming Canon R7 with RF100-500 would be a fantastic kit. Or perhaps the Sony A74 with 200-600. If you wait I am confident Nikon are not far off releasing a D500 Mirrorless with eye tracking and a 200-600 lens which would be a fantastic combo. Good luck, Cheers, Duade

Again and again, thank you for such interesting video. I would have loved to use the crop mode on my R5 in combination of my new RF100-500. It is autumn here in Sweden days are getting shorter... So I believe I will have the opportunity to test the crop mode this winter in a sunny day... It is quite nice birds especially in February... When I look at your videos I see lot of passion that you share... Thank you for this. 😊

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure Daniel, have fun with your R5, our days are getting warmer down here but we have had a lot of rain that is for sure. Cheers, Duade

@danielthomas7747

Жыл бұрын

@@Duade Sweden is a beautiful country for wildlife... I need to take more time to follow my passion and progress. Cheers.

Look forward to seeing the final released details of the R7.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Me too Steve, I just hope it's a new sensor and not the one from the 90D, don't like my chances though. Cheers, Duade

@stevechan5569

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade In Canada, the D90, RP, and R6 are retailing at $1,500, $1,600, and $3,200 respectively. I speculate the R7 will be around $2,000 with the old D90 sensor, $2,400 with a new or enhanced sensor? I think Canon wants too much money either way. My 2 cents.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevechan5569 I suspect it will be around that 2400-2800 range. Canon seem to be putting a premium on most things these days. Cheers, Duade

Excellent job Duade. Since I own the prime 500mm is ii, I will go with the prime. Hope to have the R5 soon, think it will be a perfect combo.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vasos, they go very well together, good luck, Cheers, Duade

I like the “habitat” shots, I think it’s more natural. About zoom lenses, I think another advantage of zoom lenses is that they make it easier to find the bird in your viewfinder by zooming out to get a wider view, then zooming in for the shot once you have the bird in view.

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, totally agree, I just used the 800 on the R7 and it was a bit of a nightmare trying to find close birds. Cheers, Duade

Great video Duade, the videography with the drone shots at the start was as epic as the light! I'm praying that the r7's sensor ISO is on par with the r6/r7. I would prefer the r7 as 90%+ of my shots are cropped. Rumour has it that the sensor is the same as the d90, I really hope that isn't the case as the ISO isn't great. All the best!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruairi, I too hope the R7 has an updated 32mp sensor but somehow I think we will get the 90D sensor. I suspect it will be between 1-2 stops worse then the R6 in low light conditions. I will be getting the camera as soon as I can and the ISO test will be one of the first things I compare. Cheers, Duade

@aeroptical

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade Top man, Duade!

Thanks Duade I could watch these videos all day. It’s either or for me I liked photos from both the prime and the zoom they are both winners. I recently purchased from KEH in the States A 1990s era Sigma 400EF prime And a pro master 2x converter. I’m enjoying this set up as much as I do the Canon L-series primes Thanks I appreciate all your content

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Magoo, congrats on the new gear, sounds like fun. Cheers, Duade 👍

I recently picked up a canon refurb 400 5.6 after watching several of your videos mentioning it. So light! And with a Wimberley monopod gimbal the lack of stabilization isn't much of a problem. I hope they redo this one for RF with some added IS. Thanks for the content.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new lens Lius, for its price it is great value, yes it has its weaknesses but if you accommodate them with a tripod or higher SS then its fine. Yes, I have often wished they updated this lens but it appears zooms are far more popular. Cheers, Duade

Thank You again for a stellar review. Now I made a big move and traded all my Sony gear to Canon EF 600mm ll ,it is expensive but in perfect condition. So now I have both options ,my RF zooms are 100-500mm and the light 100-400mm. My bodies are R6 mark ll and the old 10mpx 40D. Maybe Im gonna miss my fantastic Sony gear but the 600mm ll was like new ,so could not resist ....

Your isolated shots of the birds are great, but they do tend to look too similar after a while. The habitat type picture you took of the bird in the grass is not only unique, but beautifully composed and captured.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade

Love the video. watched while having breakfast and felt like I was on a little trip What camouflage is on your 100-500 lens?

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dman, the wrap is found here www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002941757172.html it is from China so the post is very slow and it is like a jigsaw puzzle putting it together. Cheers, Duade

Thanks Duade. Enjoyed the video. As you indicate, there is a difference in the quality between the prime and a zoom lens. However, the protability and versatility of the zoom is hard to beat. Also with software like DXO Pure Raw or Topaz Nenoise you can often achieve prime like quality images with the zoom lens

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Charles and it is getting harder to justify the huge sums of money Canon want for their RF Primes. I tend to think the Sony 200-600 and Canon RF100-500 really are prime level zooms that are much cheaper then the primes. Cheers, Duade

You got some great images of some beautiful birds there Duade. My favourite is the Australasian Grebe, little stunners! Having done wildlife photography for about 10 years I prefer using a zoom lens over a prime for the versatility.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, yes, the zoom is very flexible that is for sure. Cheers, Duade

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, yes the zoom is very flexible, Cheers, Duade 👍

Another great video Duade, found it very informative and you give us plenty of learning material. I prefer the habitat shots and the versatility of my RF100-500. Having said that, the only prime I own for my R5 is the RF800mm f11, so I can't compare with the 500/600mm f4 - but if you send me yours I can give it a go! :)

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, yes the RF100-500 is excellent, lol yeah the 500 is fun to use. Cheers, Duade

Excellent review. I have a two 300MM & 500MM but like using a 100/400MM as I so much more flexible.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, yes, the more I use the RF100-500 the more I realise the shots I was missing on the prime. Cheers, Duade

@garymann499

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade I have also missed a lot of wildlife & sports images using prime lenses but I still like the quality you get from them. 👍🏻😃

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

@@garymann499 Yeah, its a hard choice isn't it, Cheers, Duade

As usual, very informative. Thanks Duade. I have my R6 attached to my 500mm f4 but I am finding I rarely take a shot with it since I paired the RF100-400 and 1.4 TC on the R5. I really like the weight difference. I wanted the 500mm for so long and finally bought a good used one five years ago I hate to abandoned it. I am thinking the light weight 100-400 that you previewed might get used more often. We’ll see. Keep up the great videos.🇨🇦👏🏻

@larrydurkee5741

2 жыл бұрын

That should say RF100-500 and 1.4 TC on the R5.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry, yes, the weight and size make it a pleasure. I too have found myself reaching for the zoom out of convenience and ease of use. Cheers, Duade

Duade, both are good, habitat and perch. You have really inspired me to do my best when I begin taking pictures in earnest. Right now I will be working with my R6 and the new RF 100-400 as they fit my budget. A possible future purchase will be the RF600 or 800 f11 and the 1.4 extender. I figured I would go for reach since I have the R6 and would not want to crop as much with it being 20 mega pixel.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger, I think the RF800 on its own would be a nice addition to the RF100-400, it has its issues with MFD, smaller AF zone and slow aperture but the 800mm focal length is a bonus. Cheers, Duade

Hi Duade. Got into bird photography about a year ago and what a pain but fun! Like your philosophy on this subject - it's obvious you like being there and that you are capable of taking what you have to it's full potential and that's reward enough. I follow that same mindset. With my d7200 and my much older nikkor 80-400 there are only 2 things that truly get under my skin: that too often need for just a bit more reach and that really slow and hesitant focus. That can ruin the moment but not the day. Looking into tamron or sigma 150-600 options - that takes care of the reach and maybe the focus will improve. Given one choice, wouldn't give up the versatility of a zoom for the perfection of a prime even if I could afford one.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

The Sigma 150-600C is a good value lens that will give you plenty of reach. The AF is not as good as the latest models but for its price is fine. Good luck ,Cheers, Duade

hi, loving the channel, very inspiring, i am quite new to this hobby and overwhelmed with all the camera and lens options, any advice on what to look for or any recommendations?

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

It really depends on what you want to photograph and what your budget is, how much did you want to spend all up? Cheers, Duade

@welsh5546

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade mostly wildlife as live near a few national trust reserves, looking at mid range price, thanks for replying

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

@@welsh5546 I think Mirrorless is the future so the upcoming R7 and RF100-500 or perhaps the Sony A74 and Sony 200-600. A more affordable option would be say the upcoming R10 and RF100-400 or perhaps a DSLR with the Nikon D500 and Sigma 150-600C being a great option. Cheers, Duade

I like the way you edit. Not over post to lose the natural look.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade

Great video. And what type of lens coat is this on the 100-500?

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

I picked it up from here www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002941757172.html It is in China so postage is very slow but quality was fine. Also it takes a few hours to put on and is like a puzzle. Cheers, Duade

Interesting comparison. I keep thinking about getting a prime lens but the versatility of a zoom (and the cost) is hard to beat. And considering how much better the zoom lens image quality has improved over the last few years it may be some time before I do get a prime. And as always thank you for including your raw images with the edits! I learn a lot seeing the difference between the two.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Louisa, yes, zooms just continue to improve over time and are very good, Cheers, Duade

Great videos! What mini camera tripods you are using? :)

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

I am using the iFootage Cobra 2 Low Profile Minipod and a groundpod from naturescapes. Cheers, Duade

Loved the bird in the reeds. The crane taking off was awesome. I don’t know enough about the prime and the zoom to say anything about them. Ill need to do a little research.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean, yes that was a bonus at the end of the day. Cheers, Duade

I have no idea how did you manage with two cameras plus the cameras that you use for capturing yourself. Thank you so much for great comparison demonstration.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mustafa, yes a challenge but very enjoyable. Cheers, Duade

Considering you are a one man army; I mean you set up tripod and walk in to the frame than someone follows you with camera is awesome 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nallon, it is a lot of fun that is for sure :-)

@nallontrails

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade your commitment is nothing less than legendary.

Thanks for the video! Very nice images, the heron taking flight is great! I have a similar kit minus the R6 and as you said the prime 500 has better IQ and F4 beats F7 in low light, while the 100-500 advantages are weight size and zoom. The r7 could be a good option for a second body for me, I am curious to learn the full specs & price. Cheers!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

You and me both Steve, exciting times ahead and I look forward to trying it out when released. Cheers, Duade

Nice comparison amongst an abundance of wildlife. In long lenses I think sacrificing a little IQ is worthwhile for the versatility of the zoom over a prime. Maybe not the same argument with shorter lenses, although I still love my zooms. Magnificent shot of the little bird in the grass at the end.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, yes, the Cisticola is proving very popular, Cheers, Duade

Great video again. To answer your question, I'll take a habitat shot over a portrait shot devoid of context any day. For me it's nature photography - I want to give a sense of the bird in its natural environment, preferably doing its natural behaviours. The portrait shot with the bokeh-ed background is a fetish that doesn't do it for me.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcus, I appreciate the feedback and appreciate your input. I am happily exploring my photography at the moment trying to include more habitat when I can. I think the zoom lens has been a real breath of fresh air and has allowed me to try different shots. Cheers, Duade

For what it's worth, I liked the bird in the grass shot a lot. I try to get shots like that at times, and it can be hit or miss, but it's always worth the effort. Zoom vs Tele, I usually have my 500mm prime on the body I am carrying, and another body with a 100-400 zoom in my backpack. There are days that the zoom set up never comes out of the backpack, but its handy when I need it. :) Great video as always.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Woody, that seems to be the overwhelming favourite of the morning which is interesting. Great that you have two kits to choose from. Cheers, Duade

Duade thanks again for a great video. I like how you used the IFOOTAGE 71" Carbon Fiber Camera Monopod - Tripod. I bought one and have gone out 4-5 times now with it and just love using it for my Canon 6D and Sigma 150-600 as I tend to walk and shoot. No more back aching after 3-4 hours of camera and lens on my neck. If I come to an area, I still can "get low" and can use the Tripod as you showed. I like the zoom myself and will be very interested in an R5 and R7 comparison as you did with each having a 100-500 lens when the R7 becomes readily available. I myself generally prefer habitat shots. The Canon R5, the Canon RF100-5000 lens, and add the 1.4 Converter - seems almost a perfect combo and really seems hard to beat, but there is cost as you know. As much as I enjoy going out and shooting I would hate to say maybe I should have gotten the R5 vs R7 - as in buyers remorse. I will be doing a lot of research in the next several months as people use and review the R7 before I "pay the bill" on whatever choice I make. So will see as Christmas is still months away :) Again always appreciate these types of comparisons and real working results. Thank You.

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce, great to hear the monopod is helping reduce that weight out in the field. I agree they are very useful when walking around. Good strategy waiting to see how the R7 turns out, I will be getting it an doing some videos so hopefully I will be able to answer any questions you might have. Cheers, Duade

favorite shot is bird on way back to truck. Already own the 100-500, can't wait for the R7! Excellent photos (really well done post processing)

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent, yes the R7 looks very interesting, Cheers, Duade

Love your videos Duade, they are informative and inspirational. I love how excited you get about wildlife, its fun to watch :-) Thanks for doing what you do!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Isaac, I'm glad my joy comes across. Cheers, Duade

Hey Duade, i am getting better and better with your tutelage as well as a buddy of mine with some quick tips he uses. I have stepped over to manual shooting, and I am absolutely loving it!!! I would love to share one of my latest shots, if your interested. Thank you for your help and videos, they are invaluable.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear Dean, yes feel free to email me the photo to duade.paton@gmail.com Cheers, Duade

Good morning from Vancouver Island in BC Duade. Enjoyed your video this morning and decided to do something similar heading out today. Mounted my RF 100 to 500 on my R5 and my EF 500 on my 7D2. So far pretty quiet for my target bird, the Pacific Loon. Noted your cover for this video says 700mm vs 700mm but as you mentioned in the video the 500mm at 1.6 is actually 800mm equivalent. Just so you know we pay attention. All the best.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear you are out and about with your gear. My wifes family are from BC and her grandparents were from VI. Yes, I used a few different focal lengths and different field of views. In the end with the 1.4 converter on the 100-500 had 700mm focal length which when times by 1.6 gives us 1120 field of view which is pretty crazy. Cheers, Duade

@BIGNatureBoy

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade Yes I see you did use a converter on the 100-500 as well as the crop setting. Thx. Rain stopped, light was great but the loons stayed at least 1 km away! Will try again later in the week. Cheers mate.

Great video

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wendy, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

G'day mate ! Once again a great joy to watch !! In the beginning while it's still dark, you seem to be scaring away some kangaroos, but later they return for some very sweet poses :-D And the birds were in all interpretations Duade-level ;-) Because of versatility and weight, in combination with the newest cameras dealing much better with low light and slower glass, zooms are certainly gaining territory. And in this versatility corner, I recently encountered cases where I was using a 2x on my 100-400Lii and needed to zoom out again to like 300mm to avoid clipping wings when a blue heron was close and started flying. With the in general better 100-500 this would not be possible with any extender mounted on it. I'm really rooting for Canon to bring us their patented 300-800L/8 (which might be a fixed aperture lens to save weight, and which I expect at a similar price and weight as the 100-500). That would be an awesome complementary lens to both 100-400 and 100-500, as well as good killer for the 200-600 from the competition. With the R7 in mind, I loved your Heron comparison where R6+1.4+500 and R5-cropped+500 have about the same amount of pixels on the bird. And first sight the R5 image looked sharper, but that increased sharpness was mainly in the background because as far as bokeh is concerned, we were seeing 700mm against 500mm (and not 800mm). And this was a bigger bokeh difference than I expected. Very similar, the R6 with a 2x will have the same amount of pixels on the bird as the R7, regardless of the used lens. This video already predicts the R6 plus 2x will clearly win the bokeh contest against the R7. The open question will be how the R7 will perform in low light, and whether here the higher pixel density or the sensor will come at bigger IQ penalty compared to adding a 2x on the R6 ..

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Werner, yes the 100-500 restriction with a 1.4 is huge design flaw and very annoying. Yes, I was surprised with the DOF difference also but to be expected I guess comparing 700mm vs 500mm as you mentioned. The R7 RF100-500 wont get the same background that is for sure but the bird should have plenty of detail. I look forward to comparing the R7 to the R5/R6 to see where it has an advantage or weakness. Cheers, Duade

@WernerBirdNature

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade Maybe this was a specific case where the DOF difference was more obvious than some other cases: when the heron had just one meter more distance from the background (meaning one meter closer to you), it might already have been less visible. But when 700mm vs 500mm can already be this visible, than 800mm vs 400mm will be obvious in more cases still ..

Hi Duade, i really like your videos and your photos. While looking this last video i was wondering if you have ever made a video on your photo editing. I like your colors compared to original RAW and wonder if you have any favorite LR presets or other standard practices. Any thoughts on this? I use R6, RF100-500 alot (sometimes RF 70-200L2.8 from hides). Kind regards, Petri

@petrisonkeri9604

2 жыл бұрын

Oh dear, right after posting i did find your Editing Bird Photos video.. Anyway, if you have any additional thoughts, videos or suggestions for some good presets, i would be happy to hear... Cheers, Petri

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Petri, that video is getting a little old now and I do need to do an updated video which I hope to do shortly. Cheers, Duade

Great shots. The R7 is an interesting proposition. Do you plan on selling one of the full-frame bodies if you get the R7, or getting it as a supplement?

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

I will see how I go with it first, I use the R6 as my video camera these days so it may go on the shelf. Cheers, Duade

I prefer the versatility of the zoom, I feel more confident I'll get the shot. When I use my prime I worry a bit I'll be too limited which is a shame because it is such a good lens. I loved the habitat image it told more of a story and added interest. I liked the Sulphur Crest image, I just love their cheeky character it always comes through. Great spot, it was exciting watching all the birds turning up especially the group gathering of different species, if you had shot that it would have been my favourite. Looking forward to the R7, I love my 7D Mk2, I take it everywhere, I think a mirrorless version would be awesome. Thank you once again for an interesting video.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa, I appreciate the feedback, good luck with the R7, Cheers, Duade

Oh I'm so tempted to trade my RF 70 -200 for the RF 100 - 500. I love the versatility of the zoom and I do a lot of landscape shooting so the zoom is so nice. The only issue is that I also love the f/2.8 on the 70 - 200 for the lowlight interior music performance shots I take! 😁 I really should focus on one or two types of photography ... but what fun would that be! 😊 I really liked the action shot you got of the heron taking off with the splash of water at it's feet!!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Joe, the only logical conclusion is you need both :-) I would hold onto the 70-200 that is such a beautiful lens. Maybe the cheaper RF100-400 will suffice until you can get the RF100-500. Have fun, Cheers, Duade

Excellent video Duade! Just came back from a trip to record the once declared extinct in Sabah (Malaysian Borneo) by the authority- the Bornean Peacock Pheasant. We found the pheasant and took some 'record' shots. I was using EF 300mm F2.8 IS II with 2X tele (F5.6). My mates were using EF 70-200mm F2.8 IS II with 1.4X tele (F4) & Sony FE200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G (F5.6-6.3). It was in a jungle (forest reserve) & very dark. Overall, after comparing our photos- under right lighting & minus the sought for bokeh, primes & zooms' produced comparable IQ( warning- bokeh is a lucky bonus when trying to get record shots in our jungle. It's dense!). I wish Canon could produce an affordable 200-600mm lens like Sony did. Lucky for me there was available porter-for-hire from a nearby village. A 3KM uphill trekking in a rainforest with a backpack full of camera gear isn't backbone-friendly lol. Anyway, great comparison Duade, makes me pray harder for the gods in canon.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great outing and well done finding the Pheasant. Interesting re the comparisons in the gear. Feel free to send me a photo of the Pheasant to duade.paton@gmail.com Cheers, Duade

@jordansitorus

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade Sent a private youtube video instead (By shots I meant video shots, apology for that-it was about to rain & too dark for photos anyway. You can hear the thunder on the background too).Too much publicity will do more harm than good for the pheasants. Thank you for your interest Duade, cheers.

Great video mate. I'm really excited about the R7, which could be the ideal camera for me to move into the mirrorless world and replace my 90D, but I'm worried about it's ISO capabilities, since I often shoot in poor light and this is where 90D struggles.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes that is the concern if they reuse the 90D sensor which looks likely. I have my fingers crossed it's an updated sensor with better ISO performance. Cheers, Duade 👍

@jcphenix1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade I wasn't able to get a used R5 untill now ;) so, new plan here : a brand new R7 😁 with the regular sensor of the D90, and a used R6 for low light ASAP. The pulsing sigma 150-600c, the RF 800/11, the 400/5.6 and x1,4 on the work. (Bye Nikon, and my loved 200-500 blocked @500mm obvious fault not covered by Nikon)

Hello there,i always enjoying your great video’s….and i am all so saving for the RF100-500 lens😊. Question for you is: Do you need the monitor on the camera with the the extender setup plus crop mode? Love all things in nature by the way❤

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Ben, no the monitor is something I use to record my viewfinder for KZread, Cheers, Duade

@beviolet1969

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade thx very mucho and have a great time in nature man❤

Thank you very much for another awesomw video. I own an R5 and the Canon RF 100-500 and I want using my customize buttoms to put the full and 1,6 crop ind the ring of the lens, I done that and nothing happens, I'm missing something? thnak you very much Duade

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Marcelo, just check you don't have to have the front shutter button half depressed at the same time as turning the ring for it to work. I have placed the crop mode on the front button that your right middle finger can touch easily. Cheers, Duade

Great Video, my favorite shot was the one of the kangoroos, I think, but all the shots are great! But at 12:45 you wrote:,, Whate-faced Heron", just if you want to correct it.😉But all in all, great video with nice shots, as always!

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fabian, yes, the Kangaroo shot was a highlight, thanks for the pickup, unfortunately I cannot edit once it is uploaded. Cheers, Duade

good day, your videos are very nice to follow and i want to start again myself. i used to have a canon 7d, now i'm looking at a canon 7dii. (for bird/wildlife) is this still a good second-hand or do you have another option here? other brands are also welcome. thanks!

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

G'day Kristof, yes, the 7D2 is still a good affordable option if you already have Canon glass. The 90D is also an option and getting cheaper. The D500 is probably the best Nikon APSC body but might be a bit more expensive. The R10 is also an option if you want eye tracking etc. Good luck, Cheers, Duade

Great video, really helps illustrate what you can achieve with modern zooms these days 😊 some cracking shots you got too 👍 I'm super interested in the R7 for wildlife. My main concern is how well it handles ISO. The R6/R5 handle it so well you can still get great shots at ISO 12,800. If the R7 is almost as good I may swap out the R6 for the R7, but it really depends on that low light performance 😊 (I live in Ireland, so we don't get a lot of sunlight). Anyways great video, very chill and entertaining. Watching your videos always makes me want to grab my camera and go on an adventure 😊 EDITS: correcting spelling mistakes.

@jamesseward9263

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you’d be better off getting the 100-400 V2 and a metabones speed booster for low light situations. That’s what I did but wouldn’t recommend using the 2x with it as of now unless you use Topaz Labs Sharpen AI. 😉

@Alan3345

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesseward9263 I currently have the 400mm f5.6L, the 100-400 II was a little pricier than I was willing to pay for a 400mm lens, as with the R6 I only have 20MP so can't crop too much. I do use Topaz sharpen but find it's not super useful haha

@jamesseward9263

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alan3345 Maybe look to getting a used one off of EBay for around $1300 if that fits your budget and then sell the 400mm to help. The R7 would be awesome but maybe the M6 Mark II might be a good alternative as it was with me ? Speed booster also available for that camera from Vitrox. 😉

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the R7 is generating a lot of interest, if it uses the 90D sensor which I assume it will the ISO performance will struggle to compete with the R6, but because you wont need to crop as much it will have advantages. The noise test is the first thing I will do when I get it. Cheers, Duade

Great video as always, I'd prefer Zoom.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rolf, yes, they are more versatile that is for sure. Cheers, Duade

Just to mention Duade that the prime also gives you the benefit of wider apertures so that you can shoot for longer in poor light - very important with our UK climate!

@Duade

Жыл бұрын

Very true Ken, Cheers, Duade

Jan Wegener made a good remark regarding the R7, how high can we go with the ISO compared to the R6 and R5. I think that is the most important thing about that camera, the other spec's look good.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I will be testing the R7 when I can get a copy, Cheers, Duade

Hi Duade, great info as usual, although I'm always trying to convert your info to Nikon 'speak'. .. Could you please identify and supply a link to the camo skin that you have your 100-500mm lens wrapped in please? Thanks mate. Bruce.

@Duade

2 жыл бұрын

Bruce, I got the camo from China via Alibaba so be prepared to wait awhile, it is also very time consuming to apply but will protect the lens. The product works very well but I am not that happy with the camo I got, just a bit too purple and bright. There are other options though that might be better. Cheers, Duade bit.ly/3szEINM

@bruceterrill8730

2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade Thanks Duade, nothing there for any of my Nikon Lenses. . .