Hello, i like your photos a lot but i dont unterstand how you manage to take these shots with such a high ISO but without image noise. Can you explain how you do that?
@CurtisSnapshotКүн бұрын
Hey, thank you for your kind words about my photos! The quick answer is DXO denoise. When using a teleconverter, there's a loss of light, which often requires a higher ISO. The a7iv does a great job at handling noise as long as the photo is well exposed. At the time I created this video, I relied on DXO to denoise the images. Since then, I've refined my techniques to avoid shooting at such high ISOs whenever possible. While I still use denoising software occasionally, I find that the built-in denoising features in Lightroom are now more than powerful enough to handle any noise issues. I hope that was somewhat helpful!
@emilylee53532 күн бұрын
I love your wonder and excitement. That you actually take the time to observe. Not just get a shot a move on. Also appreciate the respect and care you show for the souls you're photographing. That you are mindful of any distress you may be causing. 🙏🏼
@CurtisSnapshotКүн бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the comment. I do my best to showcase ethical practices through my work and stay open-minded, as there’s always more to learn!
@Adrian.Mueller2 күн бұрын
The effort you put into these is just amazing, I gotta say. I find myself geeking out over the editing so much with your vids haha. Great encounters and shots! I really like the mix between common species like the chickadees (which I don't have here) and the rare ones. Did you notice that bigger bird flying past in the background at 2:33 to the left of your arm?
@CurtisSnapshotКүн бұрын
Hey Adrian, I greatly appreciate the support as always! The tricky thing about those bigger birds in the sky is, they’re usually either a crow, or a vulture, which can both be really cool! I usually ignore them though, simply because the photo against the harsh sky wouldn’t turn out so great. On another note, maybe I should have left this in the video, I saw two egrets fly over the field when I was out there! The photos I captured were so terrible, but I was incredibly excited haha!
@LucianObsidian2 күн бұрын
This is my first spring birding. I have not seen a single chickadee though the Merlin app heard one briefly in nyc
@CurtisSnapshotКүн бұрын
It can be tough at first, keep exploring, get to know your area and you’ll be seeing more birds in no time!
@Adam-ho5is2 күн бұрын
Reminds me of mosquitos 😂
@CurtisSnapshotКүн бұрын
Haha 😂
@Tatertotisdumb3 күн бұрын
8:15 there was something up in the corner tree
@CurtisSnapshotКүн бұрын
🤔 there seems to be a lot of things I might have missed when I was out in that field, the sun was really getting to me! Haha
@TatertotisdumbКүн бұрын
It was probably a porcupine
@Bo_Hazem3 күн бұрын
Haven't you considered a matte box like Freewell's Eiger or just a 95mm VND for when you film? That matte box without the flap can be work as a semi-hood with the ability to put in/out the VND/CPL when needed and go neutral for photos. I have the PolarPro Basecamp and it's a pain to even consider getting the CPL out so you're always at a disadvantage of about -1 stop if you consider keeping the matte box on. Love your videos, narration, and the spot-on music in conjunction.
@CurtisSnapshot3 күн бұрын
I have definitely been leaning on the idea of using some sort of VND. Freewell even reached out, asking if I would like to try out their hybrid VND/CPL. However it didn't come in a 95mm filter thread. That being said, I didn't consider a matte box, I will be looking into that! Thanks for commenting, glad you enjoyed the video!
@Bo_Hazem3 күн бұрын
@@CurtisSnapshot I think K&F has a 95mm VND if I recall correctly. There are 95mm VND's that then you can use with other lenses with step up rings😉. Warm regards.
@nknahakata3 күн бұрын
The second owl encounter with the insects was hillarious! :D
@CurtisSnapshot3 күн бұрын
Haha, glad you enjoyed that! It was a lot of fun to put together.
@pranaybanerjee78263 күн бұрын
I just love your work man❤…Even I’m a wildlife photographer and the amount of hard work you put into your videos is amazing!
@CurtisSnapshot3 күн бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate the comment. Happy shooting!
@89cw4 күн бұрын
That old discoveries in new seasons 👌. Class! All around fantastic video! I can completely relate with the excitement of Spring, this is my first year really being conscious of nature and season change; It is almost overwhelming.
@CurtisSnapshot3 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! You said it perfectly, I have felt more conscious of nature since I picked up a camera for wildlife photography. Hopefully that feeling never wears off for either of us!
@RickeyScroggins4 күн бұрын
It would be nice if you put the name of the bird on screen.
@CurtisSnapshot4 күн бұрын
Good suggestion! I stopped doing it over the winter because I wasn’t find a very large variety of birds. Thanks for commenting!
@whobedannyd4 күн бұрын
Just an AMAZING, EXCELLENT video!! I REALLY enjoyed that!!
@CurtisSnapshot4 күн бұрын
Thank you, I’m really glad you enjoyed the video!
@pierre-gillesandri62074 күн бұрын
Nice video ! How did you manage to sync the bee's sound so accurately with its movement ? Well done ! I've been watching your videos since the "how to get closer'' one and I always enjoy seeing you in my youtube homepage :-)
@CurtisSnapshot4 күн бұрын
I grabbed a few bee-buzzing sounds from a royalty-free site and lined them up the best I could. I layered the sounds over each other and made the buzzing fade in and out where I thought it made sense. For an extra touch of detail, I even muffled the buzzing as it entered the tree cavity or flew behind. It was honestly so fun to work on. I'm really glad you noticed and commented on it! Thanks for sticking around for so long. Your support means a lot!
@pierre-gillesandri62074 күн бұрын
Really impressive ! I also like the music choices a lot. From Belgium❤️
@TMS-yu6ob4 күн бұрын
You're are my favorite photography youtuber ❤ watching your videos always put a smile on my face 😆 thank you 🫶
@CurtisSnapshot4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m really glad the videos put a smile on your face. Your support means a lot. 😊
@coolamit794 күн бұрын
Lovely Owl encounters, greats spring outing. Loved the video. 👍
@CurtisSnapshot4 күн бұрын
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed!
@Bo_Hazem7 күн бұрын
I think the 1.4x and 2.0x are good for photos, but excellent for video due to the lower shutter requirements even for 120fps. Thanks for the amazing video! Subbed
@CurtisSnapshot4 күн бұрын
I totally forgot to mention its usefulness for video! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and I appreciate the sub.
@Deepakgargsharma9 күн бұрын
Amazing Work😊😊🥺😍😍👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
@CurtisSnapshot7 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@grenmath9 күн бұрын
The SS at 1/400sec with 840mm is the reason for a blurry photo ? i was thinking if you tried with 1/800 or 1/1200+ ?
@CurtisSnapshot9 күн бұрын
That definitely could be the reason. I thought the wood duck was still enough, like the goose was, but I might be remembering wrong.
@Charlie_wildlife_nature12 күн бұрын
Indigo is also my favorite! Yesterday I stumbled on a good of 6 males 3 females all singing and mingling lol 😂
@CurtisSnapshot11 күн бұрын
That sounds like such a fun experience! I have heard them a few times, and only successfully spotted them once. Maybe this spring/summer I will have another opportunity. Thanks for commenting!
@ionmihai7913 күн бұрын
very good channel, good info! subscribed :)
@CurtisSnapshot11 күн бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it!
@marcelrothmund244713 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video with these magnificent photos. Probably the problem with the duck was caused by air flickering. Especially if the lake had a different temperature than the air. As the photo is magnified so is the flickering. Also, if the subject is too distant for a photo without converter (more then 40m) with a lot of air between you and the subject, the converter will not help to take a clear picture as the problem of air flickering increases.
@CurtisSnapshot11 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your kind words! You’re definitely onto something with the air flickering-that’s a great way to explain it. It supports the reasoning behind this combination being better suited for already close subjects and why weather and temperature have such a big effect on the photos. I greatly appreciate your insights!
@user-ho8zn9rd2n13 күн бұрын
I use 1.4x with 100400gm on a a7rv and the experience is similar to yours. It's hit and miss, especially the subject is far away. If the subject is near, say within 5 meters then the focus is always spot on.
@CurtisSnapshot11 күн бұрын
It's interesting that you have had similar experiences with the 100-400 GM lens. It's definitely something to keep in mind for photographers interested in trying to see further, when thats not exactly the case with how these setups work. Thank you for sharing!
@CameraRay14 күн бұрын
One big issue found with the 1.4x was ghosting and haze when shooting through grass and small limbs. You photos also shows this issue. When photos are taken through grass is can make your subject hazy and look not in focus when you know it was dead on when you took it. Shoot through the same grass blades without the tele and there is no ghosting. Shooting through brush will cause loss of contrast with any lens, but the tele on the 200-600mm magnifies this more than any other combo i have used. I mostly just use the combo for video and just crop for photos. 👻👻
@CurtisSnapshot11 күн бұрын
It definitely becomes more difficult to capture a clear image through foliage. I can see how this setup could be useful for video work, and how cropping might be a better option for photos. Thank you for sharing your experience!
@KurtisPape14 күн бұрын
I have this combo, if I start at sunrise I only add the TC about 45 minutes after sunrise when the light is stronger. The key is to use it in good light. If you left the TC on all the time, I feel like it would only benefit you 1/4 of the time, where 3/4 it would almost negatively effect your images due to higher ISO. So it's a skill knowing when to use it 1/4 of the time. This is only advice for high resolution cameras though, teleconverters are more useful on lower resolution cameras like 30mp, also heaps useful for video. All I know is I don't use the TC much, but it's necessary I have the option available.
@CurtisSnapshot14 күн бұрын
This is great advice, thank you for sharing!
@KurtisPape14 күн бұрын
@@CurtisSnapshot Now I think about it, your shot of the great blue heron shows you don't need strong light to use the teleconverter, but it's not very often you can use shutter speeds that low. Amazing shots by the way!
@CurtisSnapshot14 күн бұрын
@@KurtisPape that was a really unique moment! I was seeing just how low I could get the shutter speed, with the ultimate goal of smoothing out the water.
@kualilo15 күн бұрын
I often use my 1.4x with my 200-600 on my A7R V with great results. The only thing I can say is that it takes practice and more patience with the 1.4x. Keep in mind that every little movement is multiplied and can quickly make your photos blurry. As a result, I always increase my shutter speed around 2x what I normally shoot without a teleconverter. And yes, watch out for those heat distortions. Even on a nice day, you may be surprised to see some heat distortions when looking through the viewfinder/screen with a teleconverter. It takes some practice. But you will figure out what works and what doesn't. Just like any gear you have.
@CurtisSnapshot14 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience and tips! It's great to hear about your success with the 1.4x and the 200-600 on the A7R V. I was under the impression this combination didn't work so well on high-megapixel cameras.
@jugruify15 күн бұрын
how you get very low noise at high iso? Only DXO post processing or you over expose your photo in the field?
@CurtisSnapshot14 күн бұрын
I find that slightly overexposing the photo can reduce noise in the shadows, but it comes with the risk of blowing out the highlights. For this particular video, I relied on DXO to denoise my images. Thanks for commenting!
@FitzMichael15 күн бұрын
nice vid 200-600 &1.4 is my fav setup on my A1
@CurtisSnapshot15 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@LisaSaffell15 күн бұрын
I have found that combo to be extremely inconsistent. When the subject is closer the results are better. You can't use it to to make a far away subject closer and have a sharp outcome. You can use it to fill the frame with a close subject and will have better results. On the 300 2.8 the 2.0 TC and 1.4 TC are fantastic!
@CurtisSnapshot15 күн бұрын
I completely agree! My best results come from using the 1.4x TC with subjects that are already close. I originally bought it to photograph migrating warblers in the spring. Thanks for sharing!
@MichalOlender15 күн бұрын
I'm tempted from time to time to buy it, and then I see videos of people talking about it, and I don't want to buy it 😆 Have this lens paired with a7IV and it does a great job, but I think I'll wait for a1mII and it'll be easier to crop with almost double megapixels. Thanks for the video brother!
@CurtisSnapshot15 күн бұрын
I would wait for the a1mII, that’s going to be wicked! And I’m sure the crop would be much better. Thanks for commenting!
@89cw15 күн бұрын
Great video, glad I have stumbled upon your channel, happy to subscribe!
@CurtisSnapshot15 күн бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it!
@CurtisSnapshot15 күн бұрын
Your experience with this lens and teleconverter may vary depending on the camera you use. I have been exclusively shooting with the Sony a7iv, and its autofocus features really help this setup excel. If you have any experiences with the 1.4x teleconverter and the 200 - 600, share them below. Good or bad, I would love to hear them and it might help someone else who's deciding on this combination.
@FrogginFever15 күн бұрын
I bought the 1.4x TC for my 200-600 and A7r3 and returned it after one try in the field. The autofocus suffers terribly with jitters and focus breathing and as you said, the keeper rate is much lower due to lack of sharpness.
@CurtisSnapshot15 күн бұрын
Oh definitely, and I can only imagine the pixel density of the A7R3 further showed any flaws in the teleconverter. The 1.4x has very specific use cases where it does perform well, but ultimately Sony teleconverters are designed for the GM lenses. Thanks for sharing!
@josemanuelnovo72515 күн бұрын
Alguien que lo usara con la 6700 y el 200/600 GM?, gracias
@Ryan-Dinnage15 күн бұрын
Great video mate, something I'm looking to pair with my 200-600 in the near future!
@CurtisSnapshot15 күн бұрын
Awesome, thank you for the comment! I hope the video gave you a good idea of what to expect.
@bonniekisko713216 күн бұрын
First time to this feed. Enjoying if from FLORIDA
@CurtisSnapshot16 күн бұрын
I'm thrilled you're enjoying the videos, I can only imagine the day to day wildlife you see in Florida!
@mecurial77616 күн бұрын
Awesome video, stunning shots, love the content
@CurtisSnapshot16 күн бұрын
It's awesome to see people are still enjoying the older content, thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it!
@bloxer674617 күн бұрын
What is the best Sony focus area for wildlife. I have been wondering this for a while is it zone. wide, flexible spot small, can Somme please tell me
@CurtisSnapshot17 күн бұрын
Depending on the model of Sony camera you have, my go to focus setting is the tracking option. I find its the most powerful and accurate because as your subject moves, the focus box tries to stay locked on across the screen. Within tracking, I use a mix of wide focus zones, as well as small, medium and large focus spots. Its okay if you don't have tracking though, because whether to choose a wide focus zone or a flexible spot "small" depends on what you're shooting. For a bird in the sky, I would go for the wide focus zone. For a small bird in the bushes, you might have more luck with a small focus point. I'm not sure there is a perfect choice, but on my old Sony a7ii I did prefer the flexible spot option. I hope that made sense, thanks for commenting on the video!
@JeremyNeipp17 күн бұрын
Great shot! Truly wild Wood Ducks can be frustrating elusive sometimes 😂 props for your effort
@CurtisSnapshot17 күн бұрын
Thank you Jeremy, I appreciate the comment! Hopefully I have learned a thing or two for next time haha
@seemyworld117 күн бұрын
Great to see someone else shooting the local trails. What are you using for a mic? Do you have one mic for your voice and another pointing outwards for the wildlife?
@CurtisSnapshot17 күн бұрын
My audio setup is actually pretty basic at the moment. It's recorded directly out of my GoPro and a lavalier mic. Other than that, the rest is a mix of audio recorded from my Sony A7iv with no mic and downloaded from epidemic sound. Thanks for commenting!
@daviddowling339718 күн бұрын
Zoom with a TC is not a good combination,
@CurtisSnapshot18 күн бұрын
I have surprisingly captured some of my favourite images with the TC attached. It does 100% make things more difficult and maybe it's ruined more photos than it's created haha. Either way, this definitely wasn't the situation to use one in, too many variables to deal with.
@airfinproductions984718 күн бұрын
Great video, what kind of tripod and gimbal mount are you using?
@CurtisSnapshot18 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video! I'm using a K&F tripod and a Neewer gimbal head, links in the description.
@ciureamihai18 күн бұрын
Congrats! Beautiful photos! 👏🏻👏🏻
@CurtisSnapshot18 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@fingerstylefan20 күн бұрын
Just discovered you...second video. Why don't you have more subs?? This is quality content. You have a knack for story telling and the music you incorporate is perfect for the feel of your videos. Picked up a new fan today. Keep 'em coming.
@CurtisSnapshot19 күн бұрын
I really appreciate it, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I will be sure to keep em' coming, see you in the next one!
@nikhomtai312020 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video. I was once blessed with the commotion of crows, that I had to look outside and up high on the doug fir tree in my backyard, there roosts a Barred Owl. I recently just got first entry level camera, A6400 + Tamron 18-300mm lens and I will be practicing with in the backyard a bit.
@CurtisSnapshot19 күн бұрын
Nature is truly amazing! Congratulations on your new setup, I hope you capture lots of great images. Thanks for commenting, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@Dan-C-7121 күн бұрын
Love Wood Ducks, and just today I was at a park in Chicago with quite a few, they’re much more used to people. Also, Mer-gan-ser. I believe that was a female Hooded Merganser.
@CurtisSnapshot19 күн бұрын
That sounds like a blast, much easier than waiting in the marsh for hours haha. I always forget the pronunciation of Mer-gan-sers, but yes that was the female. I didn't manage to get it on video, but 3 males were tailing behind afterwards, which was really cool too. Thanks for commenting, glad you enjoyed the video!
@garystone658321 күн бұрын
I have a photo on a silver North American Wood duck and I live in Essex in England UK
@CurtisSnapshot21 күн бұрын
That’s really cool, I have never heard of that colour mutation!
@garystone658321 күн бұрын
@CurtisSnapshot nor had I, has all the same marking as a wood duck but sort ove a silvery white colour.
@_jbflickz21 күн бұрын
Definitely, it is stunning...
@jordanmcwilliams599321 күн бұрын
Great video as always Curtis ! love the dedication in this video through the rain and harsh sun !
@CurtisSnapshot21 күн бұрын
Thank you, always appreciate the support!
@NatureInspiredSnipsnSnaps21 күн бұрын
Beautiful outing, nice vibrant photos, thanks for sharing
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Great idea great content thank you again😅
Great photos.
Thank you!
Hello, i like your photos a lot but i dont unterstand how you manage to take these shots with such a high ISO but without image noise. Can you explain how you do that?
Hey, thank you for your kind words about my photos! The quick answer is DXO denoise. When using a teleconverter, there's a loss of light, which often requires a higher ISO. The a7iv does a great job at handling noise as long as the photo is well exposed. At the time I created this video, I relied on DXO to denoise the images. Since then, I've refined my techniques to avoid shooting at such high ISOs whenever possible. While I still use denoising software occasionally, I find that the built-in denoising features in Lightroom are now more than powerful enough to handle any noise issues. I hope that was somewhat helpful!
I love your wonder and excitement. That you actually take the time to observe. Not just get a shot a move on. Also appreciate the respect and care you show for the souls you're photographing. That you are mindful of any distress you may be causing. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the comment. I do my best to showcase ethical practices through my work and stay open-minded, as there’s always more to learn!
The effort you put into these is just amazing, I gotta say. I find myself geeking out over the editing so much with your vids haha. Great encounters and shots! I really like the mix between common species like the chickadees (which I don't have here) and the rare ones. Did you notice that bigger bird flying past in the background at 2:33 to the left of your arm?
Hey Adrian, I greatly appreciate the support as always! The tricky thing about those bigger birds in the sky is, they’re usually either a crow, or a vulture, which can both be really cool! I usually ignore them though, simply because the photo against the harsh sky wouldn’t turn out so great. On another note, maybe I should have left this in the video, I saw two egrets fly over the field when I was out there! The photos I captured were so terrible, but I was incredibly excited haha!
This is my first spring birding. I have not seen a single chickadee though the Merlin app heard one briefly in nyc
It can be tough at first, keep exploring, get to know your area and you’ll be seeing more birds in no time!
Reminds me of mosquitos 😂
Haha 😂
8:15 there was something up in the corner tree
🤔 there seems to be a lot of things I might have missed when I was out in that field, the sun was really getting to me! Haha
It was probably a porcupine
Haven't you considered a matte box like Freewell's Eiger or just a 95mm VND for when you film? That matte box without the flap can be work as a semi-hood with the ability to put in/out the VND/CPL when needed and go neutral for photos. I have the PolarPro Basecamp and it's a pain to even consider getting the CPL out so you're always at a disadvantage of about -1 stop if you consider keeping the matte box on. Love your videos, narration, and the spot-on music in conjunction.
I have definitely been leaning on the idea of using some sort of VND. Freewell even reached out, asking if I would like to try out their hybrid VND/CPL. However it didn't come in a 95mm filter thread. That being said, I didn't consider a matte box, I will be looking into that! Thanks for commenting, glad you enjoyed the video!
@@CurtisSnapshot I think K&F has a 95mm VND if I recall correctly. There are 95mm VND's that then you can use with other lenses with step up rings😉. Warm regards.
The second owl encounter with the insects was hillarious! :D
Haha, glad you enjoyed that! It was a lot of fun to put together.
I just love your work man❤…Even I’m a wildlife photographer and the amount of hard work you put into your videos is amazing!
Thank you, I really appreciate the comment. Happy shooting!
That old discoveries in new seasons 👌. Class! All around fantastic video! I can completely relate with the excitement of Spring, this is my first year really being conscious of nature and season change; It is almost overwhelming.
Thank you so much! You said it perfectly, I have felt more conscious of nature since I picked up a camera for wildlife photography. Hopefully that feeling never wears off for either of us!
It would be nice if you put the name of the bird on screen.
Good suggestion! I stopped doing it over the winter because I wasn’t find a very large variety of birds. Thanks for commenting!
Just an AMAZING, EXCELLENT video!! I REALLY enjoyed that!!
Thank you, I’m really glad you enjoyed the video!
Nice video ! How did you manage to sync the bee's sound so accurately with its movement ? Well done ! I've been watching your videos since the "how to get closer'' one and I always enjoy seeing you in my youtube homepage :-)
I grabbed a few bee-buzzing sounds from a royalty-free site and lined them up the best I could. I layered the sounds over each other and made the buzzing fade in and out where I thought it made sense. For an extra touch of detail, I even muffled the buzzing as it entered the tree cavity or flew behind. It was honestly so fun to work on. I'm really glad you noticed and commented on it! Thanks for sticking around for so long. Your support means a lot!
Really impressive ! I also like the music choices a lot. From Belgium❤️
You're are my favorite photography youtuber ❤ watching your videos always put a smile on my face 😆 thank you 🫶
Thank you so much! I’m really glad the videos put a smile on your face. Your support means a lot. 😊
Lovely Owl encounters, greats spring outing. Loved the video. 👍
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed!
I think the 1.4x and 2.0x are good for photos, but excellent for video due to the lower shutter requirements even for 120fps. Thanks for the amazing video! Subbed
I totally forgot to mention its usefulness for video! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and I appreciate the sub.
Amazing Work😊😊🥺😍😍👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you!
The SS at 1/400sec with 840mm is the reason for a blurry photo ? i was thinking if you tried with 1/800 or 1/1200+ ?
That definitely could be the reason. I thought the wood duck was still enough, like the goose was, but I might be remembering wrong.
Indigo is also my favorite! Yesterday I stumbled on a good of 6 males 3 females all singing and mingling lol 😂
That sounds like such a fun experience! I have heard them a few times, and only successfully spotted them once. Maybe this spring/summer I will have another opportunity. Thanks for commenting!
very good channel, good info! subscribed :)
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Thanks for the video with these magnificent photos. Probably the problem with the duck was caused by air flickering. Especially if the lake had a different temperature than the air. As the photo is magnified so is the flickering. Also, if the subject is too distant for a photo without converter (more then 40m) with a lot of air between you and the subject, the converter will not help to take a clear picture as the problem of air flickering increases.
Thank you for watching and for your kind words! You’re definitely onto something with the air flickering-that’s a great way to explain it. It supports the reasoning behind this combination being better suited for already close subjects and why weather and temperature have such a big effect on the photos. I greatly appreciate your insights!
I use 1.4x with 100400gm on a a7rv and the experience is similar to yours. It's hit and miss, especially the subject is far away. If the subject is near, say within 5 meters then the focus is always spot on.
It's interesting that you have had similar experiences with the 100-400 GM lens. It's definitely something to keep in mind for photographers interested in trying to see further, when thats not exactly the case with how these setups work. Thank you for sharing!
One big issue found with the 1.4x was ghosting and haze when shooting through grass and small limbs. You photos also shows this issue. When photos are taken through grass is can make your subject hazy and look not in focus when you know it was dead on when you took it. Shoot through the same grass blades without the tele and there is no ghosting. Shooting through brush will cause loss of contrast with any lens, but the tele on the 200-600mm magnifies this more than any other combo i have used. I mostly just use the combo for video and just crop for photos. 👻👻
It definitely becomes more difficult to capture a clear image through foliage. I can see how this setup could be useful for video work, and how cropping might be a better option for photos. Thank you for sharing your experience!
I have this combo, if I start at sunrise I only add the TC about 45 minutes after sunrise when the light is stronger. The key is to use it in good light. If you left the TC on all the time, I feel like it would only benefit you 1/4 of the time, where 3/4 it would almost negatively effect your images due to higher ISO. So it's a skill knowing when to use it 1/4 of the time. This is only advice for high resolution cameras though, teleconverters are more useful on lower resolution cameras like 30mp, also heaps useful for video. All I know is I don't use the TC much, but it's necessary I have the option available.
This is great advice, thank you for sharing!
@@CurtisSnapshot Now I think about it, your shot of the great blue heron shows you don't need strong light to use the teleconverter, but it's not very often you can use shutter speeds that low. Amazing shots by the way!
@@KurtisPape that was a really unique moment! I was seeing just how low I could get the shutter speed, with the ultimate goal of smoothing out the water.
I often use my 1.4x with my 200-600 on my A7R V with great results. The only thing I can say is that it takes practice and more patience with the 1.4x. Keep in mind that every little movement is multiplied and can quickly make your photos blurry. As a result, I always increase my shutter speed around 2x what I normally shoot without a teleconverter. And yes, watch out for those heat distortions. Even on a nice day, you may be surprised to see some heat distortions when looking through the viewfinder/screen with a teleconverter. It takes some practice. But you will figure out what works and what doesn't. Just like any gear you have.
Thank you for sharing your experience and tips! It's great to hear about your success with the 1.4x and the 200-600 on the A7R V. I was under the impression this combination didn't work so well on high-megapixel cameras.
how you get very low noise at high iso? Only DXO post processing or you over expose your photo in the field?
I find that slightly overexposing the photo can reduce noise in the shadows, but it comes with the risk of blowing out the highlights. For this particular video, I relied on DXO to denoise my images. Thanks for commenting!
nice vid 200-600 &1.4 is my fav setup on my A1
Thank you!
I have found that combo to be extremely inconsistent. When the subject is closer the results are better. You can't use it to to make a far away subject closer and have a sharp outcome. You can use it to fill the frame with a close subject and will have better results. On the 300 2.8 the 2.0 TC and 1.4 TC are fantastic!
I completely agree! My best results come from using the 1.4x TC with subjects that are already close. I originally bought it to photograph migrating warblers in the spring. Thanks for sharing!
I'm tempted from time to time to buy it, and then I see videos of people talking about it, and I don't want to buy it 😆 Have this lens paired with a7IV and it does a great job, but I think I'll wait for a1mII and it'll be easier to crop with almost double megapixels. Thanks for the video brother!
I would wait for the a1mII, that’s going to be wicked! And I’m sure the crop would be much better. Thanks for commenting!
Great video, glad I have stumbled upon your channel, happy to subscribe!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Your experience with this lens and teleconverter may vary depending on the camera you use. I have been exclusively shooting with the Sony a7iv, and its autofocus features really help this setup excel. If you have any experiences with the 1.4x teleconverter and the 200 - 600, share them below. Good or bad, I would love to hear them and it might help someone else who's deciding on this combination.
I bought the 1.4x TC for my 200-600 and A7r3 and returned it after one try in the field. The autofocus suffers terribly with jitters and focus breathing and as you said, the keeper rate is much lower due to lack of sharpness.
Oh definitely, and I can only imagine the pixel density of the A7R3 further showed any flaws in the teleconverter. The 1.4x has very specific use cases where it does perform well, but ultimately Sony teleconverters are designed for the GM lenses. Thanks for sharing!
Alguien que lo usara con la 6700 y el 200/600 GM?, gracias
Great video mate, something I'm looking to pair with my 200-600 in the near future!
Awesome, thank you for the comment! I hope the video gave you a good idea of what to expect.
First time to this feed. Enjoying if from FLORIDA
I'm thrilled you're enjoying the videos, I can only imagine the day to day wildlife you see in Florida!
Awesome video, stunning shots, love the content
It's awesome to see people are still enjoying the older content, thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it!
What is the best Sony focus area for wildlife. I have been wondering this for a while is it zone. wide, flexible spot small, can Somme please tell me
Depending on the model of Sony camera you have, my go to focus setting is the tracking option. I find its the most powerful and accurate because as your subject moves, the focus box tries to stay locked on across the screen. Within tracking, I use a mix of wide focus zones, as well as small, medium and large focus spots. Its okay if you don't have tracking though, because whether to choose a wide focus zone or a flexible spot "small" depends on what you're shooting. For a bird in the sky, I would go for the wide focus zone. For a small bird in the bushes, you might have more luck with a small focus point. I'm not sure there is a perfect choice, but on my old Sony a7ii I did prefer the flexible spot option. I hope that made sense, thanks for commenting on the video!
Great shot! Truly wild Wood Ducks can be frustrating elusive sometimes 😂 props for your effort
Thank you Jeremy, I appreciate the comment! Hopefully I have learned a thing or two for next time haha
Great to see someone else shooting the local trails. What are you using for a mic? Do you have one mic for your voice and another pointing outwards for the wildlife?
My audio setup is actually pretty basic at the moment. It's recorded directly out of my GoPro and a lavalier mic. Other than that, the rest is a mix of audio recorded from my Sony A7iv with no mic and downloaded from epidemic sound. Thanks for commenting!
Zoom with a TC is not a good combination,
I have surprisingly captured some of my favourite images with the TC attached. It does 100% make things more difficult and maybe it's ruined more photos than it's created haha. Either way, this definitely wasn't the situation to use one in, too many variables to deal with.
Great video, what kind of tripod and gimbal mount are you using?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video! I'm using a K&F tripod and a Neewer gimbal head, links in the description.
Congrats! Beautiful photos! 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much!
Just discovered you...second video. Why don't you have more subs?? This is quality content. You have a knack for story telling and the music you incorporate is perfect for the feel of your videos. Picked up a new fan today. Keep 'em coming.
I really appreciate it, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I will be sure to keep em' coming, see you in the next one!
Thank you for this video. I was once blessed with the commotion of crows, that I had to look outside and up high on the doug fir tree in my backyard, there roosts a Barred Owl. I recently just got first entry level camera, A6400 + Tamron 18-300mm lens and I will be practicing with in the backyard a bit.
Nature is truly amazing! Congratulations on your new setup, I hope you capture lots of great images. Thanks for commenting, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Love Wood Ducks, and just today I was at a park in Chicago with quite a few, they’re much more used to people. Also, Mer-gan-ser. I believe that was a female Hooded Merganser.
That sounds like a blast, much easier than waiting in the marsh for hours haha. I always forget the pronunciation of Mer-gan-sers, but yes that was the female. I didn't manage to get it on video, but 3 males were tailing behind afterwards, which was really cool too. Thanks for commenting, glad you enjoyed the video!
I have a photo on a silver North American Wood duck and I live in Essex in England UK
That’s really cool, I have never heard of that colour mutation!
@CurtisSnapshot nor had I, has all the same marking as a wood duck but sort ove a silvery white colour.
Definitely, it is stunning...
Great video as always Curtis ! love the dedication in this video through the rain and harsh sun !
Thank you, always appreciate the support!
Beautiful outing, nice vibrant photos, thanks for sharing
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!