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Ithis flax shooter ball head is suitable for bird photography?

Awesome lens !! I have the 400 2.8 and I considering the fact that I can change it for the 600 f4.. I don’t know if it was a good choice Because I love my 400 😅😅

Very helpful. In your final review, it would be great if you could show examples of how the AF is better than on the R5- ideally for larger mammals as well as just birds. Thanks!

Amazing detailed review. - your practical evaluation is so much more helpful than others who just do a spec sheet comparison. I learn so much from your efforts, much appreciated. Joined your channel!

Very educated person

No. Not everyone is looking for a D500 replacement. I purchased the Z9 two years ago and my D500 beats the hell out of the autofocusing of the Z9 on low light BIF shots. So much so that I purchased another brand new D500 and a brand new D6. Before this nonsense of mirrorless is better than DSLRs. I keep my Z9 for when there's plenty light on action shots. Low light situations my DSLRs are superior. Bar to none.

The putting on and taking off snowshoes is also a problem here in Eastern Ontario. Gaiters can be a big help to keep deeper snow out of your boots if you step into a hole with snow. I even find that a good pair, goretex, can keep water out if you break through the thin ice into a wet area. Great video. I am thinking a trip to Switzerland might need to be added to my travel plans in 2026! My wife and I are always looking for new beautiful places to visit where we have great photography opportunities...generally anywhere in Europe!!! 😂

What a beauty! Thanks for the video!

i like it

Happy New Year Fabian! I discovered your channel in 2024 and it is one of my favorite wildlife photography channels now. Great insight about minimalist living and looking forward to more great content in 2025. Cheers from California.

How would you say the mits you are using here compare to the Vallerret mits, have you had experience with these? Thanks

What a Beautiful shots Fabian!! Compliments!! 👏👏👏👏

Lovely images, and well deserved after such a hike in the cold and snow.

Which would you recommend for an African Safari? I have been going back and forth between these two. I will also be taking the canon ef 100-400mm II as a zoom.

Brrrrrr...good job sir!

why use a lens like this at 500mm with a 1/100th of a second? New acameras have great ISO-adjustements for that.

I can totally sympathize with getting into a puddle or snow and getting wet socks, and also cold hands. I've started using heated gloves when it's extremely cold. They are almost too big to operate the camera buttons but I get by. I make sure to have a second pair of boots and socks in the car just in case. It's always great when you're the only person around and can plant yourself down and let the animals get comfortable with you! Most places I go this just isn't possible...too many other photographers!

hi Fabian I appreciate your ecologic way of traveling by train.👍❤️. I also like that you photograph the animals in their entire environment, so not just filling the screen. It is hoped that Canon, like Nikon and Olympus/Om-system, will add a built-in Extender to their telephoto lenses Will not expose the sensor to the elements if you want to add a teleconverter. nice video, with beautiful images.

H, Great video.. I need your help to resolve the issue of slight misfocusing on all af modes except pin point and single point mode. Is this an issue with few z50iis or could I have done any wrong setting in camera(i did rest the camera setting but the ossue persits). Thanks

Is the prime lens sharper than the zoom? Yes. Is it A LOT sharper? I don't think so, certainly not to justify the extra cost on that factor. The zoom lens is still plenty sharp. That's not a criticism of the prime lens as much as it is praise for the zoom. To me, the size and weight are more important differences than the performance.

Hey man! Love your work!

I believe the second bird is a Black-billed Nightingale Thrush.

Thank you very much for this review. It was very helpful.

Where did you get the T-shirt that you are wearing in this video? It’s adorable, do you sell them?

Alas! Z50ii not same feel as FM2

Hello from New York! Very good videos keep posting we appreciate them.

Thank you for the comprehensive review, Fabian! I'm trying to decide between the R6 ii and the R5. Both are cheaper now, but the price difference between them is big. If you were to choose, which would you prefer? The R5 because of megapixels and video 4k 120fps or the R6 ii because of the newer AF and 40fps? By the way, I'm still using an EOS R (first model, 30MP sensor). Many thanks!

I can't begin to afford it, but it looks amazing!

I collected my Z8 yesterday (my first camera) and this going to help me enormously. Thank you for post this. ☺️🙏🏻

You have a fantastic channel. I hope you keep it going. One of my favorites

Background looks wonderful. Great job!

After the 200-800 came out, the 100-500 is no longer needed. It's not worth buying. I'm glad I bought the 200-800.

Great video and helpful. I already own the 100-400 model and was considering upgrading to the 100-500. However, I noticed a larger weight difference than expected when I checked it out. I think I’ll rent it for a day to see how the extra weight affects my experience.

Really like your stuff Fabian. Since you ask for feedback: Gear reviews are not for me. I like relaxing while watching your trip narratives. Camera tips are also great. You are a great teacher. And honestly, although it's not that important to me, I prefered your previous simpler 'Spartan' studio. Thanks!😊

Fabian, great work with you do. Incorporating your university work into photography would be an interesting approach moving forward maybe. I like to learn something more than birds name. Since I only returned to photography in March 2024 to photograph the solar eclipse in April over my home in Texas, I have slowly progressed because of you and others. I would like to see your editing style. I like your new studio setup. Keep up the excellent work and I look forward to your incremental adjustments in 2025.

Please keep doing the adventure videos. Is a shame that camera gear videos do better on TH-cam, but I suspect balancing this content with the adventure videos will help ongoing subscriber engagement, as well as adding loads of credibility to your gear videos.

Well done Fabian, love the channel. Keep up the great work. Des, Devon, UK. 🏉🏉

All the best for 2025! I really enjoy your channel. As an OM System user, I really appreciate that you mentioned this name too along the big brands.

Happy New Year Fabian. Love your videos.All the best from a sunny Australia 😊

Very comprehensive and well presented. I received the 300 for Christmas but the weather is not cooperating for a good test. I also got the 90mm macro and it is A+.

Thanks! Really enjoy your down to earth approach and balanced perspectives.

Interesting! Best of luck in 2025! Sounds like a great set of priorities, none of my business, but interesting none the less!

Good luck in 2025. I find your videos very informative and entertaining, too.

Awesome images. I think my best pictures of 2024 were at the beach in south west Florida US. Thanks for sharing.

Keep the great work up Fabian

If I can make one request, as I enjoyed you outside bird photography, a balance of outdoor photography would be great. And thanks for the effort you display providing an English edition.

One type of video that I appreciate is how different mid priced cameras and lenses perform. Demonstrating how these items can take great photos is very helpful in determining whether or not i can purchase such items and get great performance without breaking the bank. When I see a video of someone loaded up with 15-20k worth of equipment I just ignore it because it’s not relevant to my photography. Give us something we the common folk can relate to. Just my 2 cents worth.

Beautiful look in the new set up. Think you have the right idea with the mix of content - that's the stuff I'd like to see anyways. Perhaps it shouldn't matter , but always liked the modest nature/personality you project as well - very relatable, to me at least.

I come to your channel mainly for those comparison across many systems. They are very informative as to display the true price of some features. And they don’t feel overly negative towards the budget gear, but realistic.

Thanks Fabian 😊 you help me and I enjoy your channel God bless you 😊