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  @LeboMakesFilms5 ай бұрын

  I find that my 2x teleconverter with my 70-200 GM II is probably the best combination. The 5.6 aperture is pretty good especially in well lit scenes. Any other lens other than the primes I think would not be worth it.

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  @junyoo47965 ай бұрын

  I appreciate the review. All the images seemed excellent with the 1.4x and 2x teleconverters on all three lenses, particularly on the 400mm GM and 200-600mm. The 1.4x teleconverter proved especially effective.

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  @KayakwithBrandon6 ай бұрын

  Amazing Video! Wildlife photography is such a challenging task. I'm trying to do it myself and I commend you on how effortless you make this look! Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing!

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  @stevecookphotography4 ай бұрын

  You can do it! Thanks for watching!!

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  @qutub-ul-walikhan24596 ай бұрын

  Very simple and detailed

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  @dennispenton20527 ай бұрын

  What is that device you're using as an auxillary LCD viewer?

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  @stevecookphotography4 ай бұрын

  I use a Atomos Ninja now, that was a cheaper version of one.

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  @kethhekel7 ай бұрын

  I’m getting into photography and I’ve been curious about these. My only comment here is that our screens aren’t really able to see any significant difference in clarity here. As an absolute beginner really, I don’t see any difference even though I know the f stops and amount of light would be a huge factor.

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  @stevecookphotography4 ай бұрын

  The 1.4x works well on compatible lenses. On the 400 prime, it is barely noticeable.

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  @TheTensecondz10 ай бұрын

  Your video was very helpful. I have been debating to buy teleconverter for my Sony zoom telephoto lenses and now I decided not to. To my eyes, cropped view looked sharper even at the same ISO. Who knows what the images will look like once ISO goes up with teleconverters.

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  @stevecookphotography8 ай бұрын

  Glad it was helpful!

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  @SaulShiffman11 ай бұрын

  Question about your set-up. I guess the tripod is just to hold THE CAMERA still relative to the kayak, but I imagine the kayak is often not very steady? Please comment. Also, does that set-up raise your center of gravity in a way that makes the kayak tippy? have you ever gone over?

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  @stevecookphotography8 ай бұрын

  Yes the tripod is just to hold the camera relative to the kayak. The kayak can be very steady on a lake with no wind. The center of gravity is still low enough as not to have a great effect on balance. Fortunately I have never tipped over. I carry insurance on all my camera gear.

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  @gm1590 Жыл бұрын

  I found my 70-200 GM2 to pair with the 2x teleconverter quite well - the degradation is minimal and the resulting 140-400 f/5.6 is useful. However the IQ suffers greatly with the 2x TC on my 200-600, as you show.

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  @kathyweigelhi-lophotovideo2984 Жыл бұрын

  So anxious to bring my cameras on a kayak...living vicariously through your video til I work up the courage:)

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  @harveybombaytiger Жыл бұрын

  I've been using one for a few years now. I did however, modify the front window to my liking. But, really excellent for ground shooting.

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  @Settoautofocus Жыл бұрын

  This is probably one of the best vlog+birds+cinematic feel+best audio vibe music combinations I’ve seen in quite a while. Very Nice Work! I’m definitely going to be a new subscriber and watcher.

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  @stevecookphotography8 ай бұрын

  Wow, thank you very much, I appreciate it!!

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  @lucasjames7524 Жыл бұрын

  If you went further, you'd have seen some very tall waterfalls. The tallest is about 100 feet tall, according to elevation readings on Google Earth.

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  @simonbanfield6949 Жыл бұрын

  Really informative tips Steve. Thanks

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @randomstuff53078 Жыл бұрын

  what lifetime kayak is it please?

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  It’s an Emotion Envy. Thanks for watching!

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  @maximusaugustus6823 Жыл бұрын

  I want to do this, where I live there are many lakes, I am new to photography and bought some excellent equipment and time to learn. Great inspiration thank you.

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  @thierryysebaert Жыл бұрын

  Affinity- SO MUCH BETTER FOR STACKING !!!!!

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  @Timber81 Жыл бұрын

  Don't tell to many about our secret ! Great content Man!

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  @Timber81 Жыл бұрын

  Nice! Photo days in the forest of Maine are my favorites. Thanks Man!

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thanks very much!

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  @davidchilton2574 Жыл бұрын

  How ya travelling mate? Been a while. Cheers to ya.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Doing okay, thanks! Cheers to you as well.

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  @photobeast Жыл бұрын

  Have a water reservoir up the street from my house probably about 3 miles. And I get beautiful egrets and great blue herons. They can be a little cumbersome because I have to shoot from the side of the road to get the birds and usually I have to use my rf800 mm. But I've gotten some rather good pictures these last few years and it's right up the street so I can go all the time. Recently I was cracking up and walking away in this beautiful eagle fluoride pass my head and normally I would grab my camera but I had missed the shot. Lo and behold he went down and made a u-turn and came directly back in my direction. So I grabbed my Canon R5 with my 800 at-ats to it and started bursting away 20 frames a second. I got some prices pictures and absolutely and thrilled that we now have an evil in our neighborhood. Funny thing is I live 20 miles outside of Charlotte North Carolina and usually don't get Eagles here. I do live in the countryside of Mooresville North Carolina so we have lots of deers, turkeys, coyotes, foxes, and all types of birds. Just today I got a beautiful owl and a hawk in the same Tree in my yard! That's not everyday though and it is rare but it does happen. Thank you for your upload I really appreciate the content

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  That is so cool that you have access to all those birds so close. We have lots of eagles up here but not always good opportunities for good shots

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  @photobeast Жыл бұрын

  @@stevecookphotography unfortunately they only come out on rare occasions BUT I'm always in the look out!!! 😉

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  @forsterstewartphotography2950 Жыл бұрын

  My only complaint is the birds like turkey key on movement and this would definitely scare them off.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Yes, it certainly is not a perfect solution, however it is very portable. Thanks for watching!

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  @jameshyde149 Жыл бұрын

  Nice shots.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thanks very much!

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  @aliciamanautou2759 Жыл бұрын

  Great video and useful info, thank you!

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

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  @CleanSlateFarm Жыл бұрын

  Great heron images. Nice work

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @MrEmoor Жыл бұрын

  Your videos just keep getting better and better.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thank you Eric!

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  @BlueMountainStudiosPhotography Жыл бұрын

  Well worth the effort, great images!

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @MrEmoor Жыл бұрын

  This was a fantastic video!!

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thank you very much!

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  @TFM3234 Жыл бұрын

  I.can’t decide l like both. Great work man!

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thanks very much Todd! And thanks for watching!

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  @garyking954 Жыл бұрын

  Great shots

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thanks very much!

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  @robinlacicero2807 Жыл бұрын

  Great work as always

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Appreciate that Robin

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  @jennifercall9014 Жыл бұрын

  As a Paddler and photographer I am always seeking new ideas. Great video. Inspired! Jenn

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  @jennifercall9014 Жыл бұрын

  I carry a small Tough 5 for the wet shots.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Awesome! Thank you!

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  @timothylabrecque8589 Жыл бұрын

  Awesome video sir, when i was living in Co the rut was always a great time. The bugling is a really interesting call lol

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  It's great to hear it echoing off the hills! Thanks so much for watching!

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  @verlenelewis9866 Жыл бұрын

  Excellent video and photos! However, my cat didn’t know quite what to make of the elk bugling sound, so funny🤣

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  My dogs howled the first time they heard it last year when I was edting another video! They are used to it now, LOL!

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  @lstvphoto Жыл бұрын

  Fantastic video! And some awesome images! There are about 3 or 4 images that are definitely award winning shots!

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thanks very much Steve! It was one of the best weeks I have ever had shooting wildlife with all the different conditions.

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  @littleoneadventures Жыл бұрын

  Super shots of the Elk!

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thanks very much!

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  @bayouboy60 Жыл бұрын

  How do you get f/4 from that 200-600mm lens?

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  I was shooting with my 400 2.8 with a 1.4 teleconverter. I was using the 200-600 for video only on another camera body.

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  @kubacz6145 Жыл бұрын

  You guys (In America) are extremely lucky with birds. You can get to them in open so close. This year I was in Henderson Swamp LA for couple of hours and got plenty of heron shots. Blue , Great(white) and snowy. In here where I live (central Europe) those birds are extremely shy and vigilant. I cannot approach them in open. I have to wait hours in silence in the hide for them to come to me and even then, even slightest movement or sound may scare them.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  It is very interesting how birds/animals acclimate differently to humans in various regions.

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  @karamaticedm3693 Жыл бұрын

  Great video, where did you get the jacket? Thank you.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thanks! I got that jacket at Gander Mountain. I have had it for 16 years! I recently replaced it as it started to fall apart. 😂

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  @littleoneadventures Жыл бұрын

  I was wondering where you went. The last video I watched was your amazing bear encounter. I loved the deer shots you captured, very sweet with mama and baby together. Beautiful shots of the heron also.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thank you so much! Yes, I hope to get back on track, going to photograph elk in two weeks, but should have something out before then.

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  @garyloar2462 Жыл бұрын

  Love your videos I have a question if you don't mind how do you determine the correct f-stop, for some of your shots you choose f4 how do you determine that stop Thanks

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Interesting you brought that up, my next video will be about exactly that 😊. If I am a good distance (over 50 feet or so) on a small to medium bird I almost always shoot wide open. The larger and thicker the head such as a bear or deer, if I have enough light I will stop down to 5.6 or 6.3 to get more of the head and focus. In my opinion if you have the eye in focus and you have nice bokeh in the background it is a more attractive than stopping down to F8 and having background objects more in focus because they are distracting.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  And thanks for the compliments and I appreciate you watching!

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  @richinderbyshire4779 Жыл бұрын

  Beautiful. The heron blended in to the rock.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thank you very much Rich!

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  @brianferris1233 Жыл бұрын

  God bless you thank you for sharing your video stay safe today 🙏

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thank you, you as well!

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  @brianferris1233 Жыл бұрын

  @@stevecookphotography 🙏

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  @mountaintopbob Жыл бұрын

  Yes, I did enjoy it Great video.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thank you very much, I appreciate it. And thanks for watching Bob!

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  @christineb.1 Жыл бұрын

  That last shot is amazing! It almost seem like the bears were looking right at you. I'm so glad I found your channel.

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  @christineb.1 Жыл бұрын

  Great shots! Just found your channel and love it.

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  Thanks so much and thanks for watching! I have been busy with another project but will have more content soon!

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  @allenfutrelle9090 Жыл бұрын

  May I ask why you shifted from a kayak to a johnboat?

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  @stevecookphotography Жыл бұрын

  A back injury

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  @Cebufornia2 жыл бұрын

  Can one take it on a airplane as a carry on for an international flight?

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  @stevecookphotography2 жыл бұрын

  I have not tried with this particular bag. It may be a tad too tall

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  @daviskryan2 жыл бұрын

  Beautiful, thank you so much for sharing!!!

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  @stevecookphotography2 жыл бұрын

  Thank you Ryan! Thanks for watching!

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  @jimfields51472 жыл бұрын

  Great work Steve! That boar was huge.

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  @stevecookphotography2 жыл бұрын

  Thanks so much Jim, I really appreciate it.