BEST Budget Wildlife CAMERAS and LENSES For 2023!
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- What gear offers the best bang for your buck? Can you take amazing shots on budget gear? I answer these questions by sharing amazing shots taken by my wonderful subscribers using budget gear. I hope you enjoy, Cheers, Duade
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Chapters
00:00 Best Budget Gear
00:32 Budget Categories
01:10 Second Hand Gear
01:55 Sub $500
05:55 Sub $500 Images
08:40 Sub $1000
11:30 Sub $1000 Images
14:09 Sub $2000
17:45 Sub $2000 Images
21:00 Gear Is A Tool
21:45 What Gear
22:35 Why I Chose Images
24:01 Subscriber Images
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You must be one of the best ambassadors on TH-cam for wildlife photography Duade. And I really mean the photography. Your reviews of gear is great but you always place the emphasis on results and not the kit.
Very best wishes.
Thanks Robert, I really appreciate the feedback and totally agree, Cheers, Duade
Very true and well said sir.
Love the Nikon D500 with the Nikon 200-500.❤️
Thanks Sharon, a fantastic wildlife kit to be sure, Cheers, Duade
I'm doing bird photography with a 55-250mm lens at the moment. I can't afford a 1000$ CAD 400mm lens for bird photography. I have a rebel T7. And so far, all the second hand I've found for a better lens are still really close to the completely if not at the brand new lenses. I did manage with my 250mm lens in shooting a solitary plover bird (very shy of people) and a double crested cormorant on a rainy day (again, another bird really shy of us). And I covered my camera with plastic bag that I had cut the end of it. I'd like to shoot chimney swifts, but they fly and never land as they can't really do it or only on steep rocky wall.
Iv got the t7i woht the 75 to 300 Canon lens. I do wish I had a 500 mm or so but everything past 300 is 800$ plus
Just goes to show it is the photographer getting out there to shoot and not the gear that are the most important factors in getting great images. Excellent information and images as always Duade. Your enthusiasm to educate really shines through.
Thanks John, yes, gear does help but the most important thing is the person behind the camera, Cheers, Duade
Another killer video Duade! Thank you for working up these lists and in particular for including them as graphic overlays while you are explaining everything! It is also extremely encouraging to see all of the incredible shots taken by other viewers. All in all this makes for a great service for all of us just picking up this terrific hobby.
It is my pleasure, glad to hear it was helpful, Cheers, Duade 👍
Some fantastic images shared by viewers. It really points out the reality that great images can be had with basic gear, too. Thanks, Duade, for taking the time to make this video. I find it very helpful.
Thanks Jim, it was my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
This was super fun, thanks Duade! Love this channel and community. I know it was a ton of work for you, but it would be amazing to get a video like this from time to time. I think we all had a blast!
Thanks Ryan, yes, it took a lot longer than I anticipated but it was a lot of fun seeing all the images, Cheers, Duade
It was really fun to see all the viewer submitted shots, thanks for that. I agree that used is the way to go to stay within a budget. That's how I was able to ultimately afford a couple of very nice prime lenses that were just too much new. Finally, I'll say that this video is of great value to a large number of photographers out there. The new mirrorless cameras and great new lenses are featured in a great number of videos, but the majority of us can't afford a $8,000 plus kit. Thanks for making a video for the masses :)
Thanks for the feedback Woody, it is my pleasure, great to hear you picked up some good primes, Cheers, Duade
Thanks a lot Duade for featuring the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher.
Thanks everyone for sharing your fantastic images with Duade.
And Duade thanks once again for bringing these fantastic images to us.
Thanks nsbhagwat, it was a fantastic shot I am sure you are very proud of, Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade. I agree. The gear choices are endless but it all comes down to the enjoyment of this hobby.
Thanks John, I agree 100%, we can never lose sight of the process. Cheers, Duade
Has to be one of my favorite vids you ever made. This work is invaluable to the community! I'm sure this will get more people into wildlife. It's so easy to be turned off by the hobby looking at forums with people touting their expensive gear and gatekeeping the hobby, saying it's not worth pursuing unless you spend the big bucks.
It's true that bad gear can throw you off the hobby quickly. If you can't get any decent pictures with bad gear it can discourage you very quickly. But there are budget gems out there and I think your compilation of them was pretty exhaustive. Thanks a million. So great to see all the amazing pictures by everyone, this was a real treat! Cheers!
Thanks for the support mate, I really appreciate it and I am happy this video will be there to help people who don't want to spend a fortune. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the great info. I went with the full budget route with a canon 40D and canon 55-250mm for under $200. Loads of fun and I have a lot to learn before the gear holds me back.
Wow, this video is really inspirational! Kudos to all the folks who submitted and to you for sharing your thoughts and opinions in such an organized and thoughtful way. Also, thanks for adding the titles and artists for the song list.
Thank you so much for the support, I really appreciate it, I agree the photos were excellent. Cheers, Duade
Amazing images by everyone. Thank you for sharing.
Hey Duade, thanks for this absolutely stunning illustration of what can be achieved with passion and patience !!
Using amazing landscapes as backdrop for wildlife action is no small feat !
Thanks Werner, yes, it was a fun video to put together, Cheers, Duade
Yet another appreciated effort, Duade! Thought there were some great recommendations on gear & so much considered. Too many top notch images to pick a favorite, but was nice to see not too many portrait studio "bird on stick" only style. Many excellent submissions for sure. I think you did a fine job of sharing your knowledge of available gear & it's abilities to capture those moments that so many of us long for in wildlife photography.
Well done to all those that submitted & keep it up, getting out there to suspend those very moments that nourish the soul. And thank you Duade, for providing the expertise, narrative, videos & mechanism for so many to enjoy worldwide!
Good shooting & may you enjoy the next opportunity for a valued session. Best regards ~ Chris
Thanks for the feedback Chris, you I was very happy to see so many amazing images and was happy to share them. Happy birding, Cheers, Duade
As much as I love doing photography, I love seeing other people’s work! Phenomenal pics. You’re absolutely right about skill vs expensive equipment. These photos are a heck of a great argument for anyone rambling about the latest, greatest, gear. I’m a huge tech fan, but I still run a 7d mk1 and 5d mk3 with excellent results.
Thank you for this video. It was really helpful. I have mentioned that I use a R7 and Rf lenses. Well I wanted something a little cheaper to take on my paddle board and around water. I had been using a PowerShot, but wanted something a little more and with ability to shoot RAW. This video helped me choose a used 7D and a used EF 70-300 II 5.6 IS II Lens. This has been a great combo for me on the water and I have gotten some great shots of Barred Owls and other birds and wildlife with it. I think it is great that you not only review the new, but you also review and share info about old gear. It’s very helpful and greatly appreciated.
What a cool video Duade. I loved seeing so many beautiful pictures of colleagues around the world. Your channel is what I like the most on TH-cam, as you are the only one that, in times of more and more super releases in the world of mirrorless, strives to show that nature photography is for everyone, the most important thing is the passion for what we do. I currently use a Canon 7D mk II and Sigma 150-600 C mm and it's an amazing kit. Sometimes I think about investing in an R7, but on the other hand I think about saving the money and traveling to see more species, because my current kit fulfills what I need and I think that's the most important thing, to be satisfied with the photos you equipment allows you to do.
Thanks Tomaz, I agree and it is great to show what is possible on a budget, I was so happy to see all the amazing photos that everyone shared. Have fun with your kit and keep enjoying the process. Cheers, Duade
Loved this video! Amazing to see what fellow photographers are capturing out there! Thank you so much for showing this can be an accessible hobby! I jumped with joy when I saw my photo too. Thanks mate! :l
Thanks I totally agree, it was fun to see all the images, just a shame I couldn't share them all, which image was yours? Cheers, Duade
So glad I happened onto your video today as I am currently in the market to upgrade and am evaluating all the points you mentioned, plus you gave me a few others to think about. Thanks for proving that I may not have to spend a fortune to get the better wildlife shots I enjoy as an amateur hobbyist. And as a senior, I am also looking at lighter weight gear so am glad you emphasized that. Subscribing now!
It is my pleasure Juanita, I am glad it was helpful, Cheers Duade
What an awesome video. I have to say that I started with buying all this lower priced gear but became enthralled with wildlife photography to a point that I extended myself and bought the best gear I could afford! It all turns out that I've spent a lot of money over a short period of time and after thinking about this I should have just jumped right to the expensive gear and saved myself a lot of money that went to waste on lower priced gear that I no longer use. I did get lots of nice images with the less expensive gear but I have to say that with the R7 and RF 100 - 500 that the images are so much better. Thank you as always for such engrossing video Duade, take care and be safe out there....
Thanks Frederick, congrats on the new gear and your interest in wildlife photography. Perhaps the silver lining with using the older gear first allowed you to better understand and take advantage of the more expensive gear later. Cheers, Duade
Great message, and wonderful to see all these awesome images created on a budget! I recently purchased a second hand 7D Mark II, and this past weekend I purchased the 400mm 5.6L which will be arriving tomorrow. Can't wait to get started with bird photography with this kit!
Congrats, it is a fantastic kit that I used and loved. Good luck with it, Cheers, Duade
I'm so glad I found your channel! I've seen about half a dozen of your videos ever since I stumbled upon this one (the ones about the Sigma 150-600 C more than once!). The way you put out info is so easy to follow and understand I have no idea how you do it!
Being a Fujifilm beginner photographer I have *very* limited choice when it comes to budget gear, and budget long zoom fuji lenses, well, don't really exist! After watching your videos and doing lots of thinking/researching, I've decided to save up to buy a cheap Nikon body (maybe the D300 or one just a bit better) and a Sigma 150-600 C. Both used, of course. Can't wait to try them out!
Thanks for your hard work and please keep it up!
Wonderful as usual Duade! Great topic too, as premium gear can be so out of reach for many.
Thanks mate, yes, it is always fun to go back to older gear and have a play, it is incredible what can be achieved on a budget. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade,
Thanks for another fantastic video and for showing me my Cuban Tody photo. Not only do I have fantastic memories of taking this photo, the bird also shows its amazing color palette and is a tribute to the overwhelming nature of Cuba.
Grtz.,
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It is my pleasure, it was a wonderful shot, Cheers, DUade
Excellent information Duade. I was recently asked by a coworker about this very subject. His nephew is wanting to get into photography. I am definitely sharing this video with him.
Thanks Jack, great to hear he is into photography, hopefully he finds the video helpful, Cheers, Duade
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
Started researching with this video and I'll end it with this video! Thank you for the way you presented your data!
Well put together and loved all the viewer photos spliced into this review. Lots of talent shining through even the most humble of camera kit 😊
Thanks Es, yes, it was a fun activity, I am glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
I love seeing everyone’s photos from around the world. Great work y’all.
Superb video mate. And a lot of amazing photos too. Difficult to choose one, but the photo of the white rino was just an outstanding photo. I still use my 7d mk ii, with the 100-400 mk ii, and think it's a very good combination. Unfortunately i was without internet in the time to send one of my photos, but that's just how things are sometimes here in Brazil hehehehe. Almost one and a half week before we got it back. Thanks again for this video, and i wishing you a great week.
Cheers, Bjoern
Thanks mate, no worries, yeah the Rhino stood out for sure. Great to hear the 7D is working well for you. Cheers, Duade 👍
Beautiful presentation. Great subject. Many thanks. Looks like the R7 is a must. Great images of wildlife as this genre expands rapidly throughout the world.
I really enjoyed this video! Buying used gear is such a good move and you can get some amazing stuff which still works fine for many years to come. I also often buy used gear to be able to afford better equipment but at a reasonable price.
But the best thing was, that you showed images taken with gear of that price bracket. The images really showed that the gear almost doesn't matter. You can get spectacular images with a camera like the Canon 7D, which was my first camera (over 10 years old, and I still happen to own one), and a decent lens.
Thanks for including my fox kit photo!
Also I can confirm that the R7 and the sigma 150-600C is a pretty good combo. The photo I submitted was with 90d and sigma 150-600c but since getting the R7 I have hardly touched my 90d. The AF focus hunting does cause some missed shots but when you can shoot at 15 fps youre still going to get a ton of shots that are in focus and perfect.
If you are starting out and dont have the lens though I agree with duade and recommend starting with the R7 and RF 100-400. not needing adapter, the weight, and the better AF make up for the missing range and right now the 100-400 is only $500 new
Thanks for the comment, it was a great shot and congrats on the R7, Cheers, Duade
Much needed encouragement for those of us on a tight budget. Some of my favorite images have been shot on bridge cameras, having only recently invested in a Lumix G9 and 100-400mm lens.
Great to hear Bruce, congrats on the new gear, have fun. Cheers, Duade 👍
Another great video.Many thanks!! Never had such honest reviews on all those budget gear. Overwhelmed by seeing such beautiful images from members. Thanks for sharing them that will go a long way for ordinary hobbyist like me. I personally feel the gear is secondary.. it's the knowledge and skill that makes images great . You have proven that gear doesn't matter. I am a hardcore user of second hand gear. It's a challenge to get hold of good camera body from genuine sellers. I have had several instances of getting gears with some issues. I had a D90 that had white balance issue.
I had D700 that had dead spots in sensor. Some of these issues become evident only after many days of use. I would love to find about ways to test a pre loved camera body. Thanks a ton Duade.
Thanks John, it is my pleasure. It can be a lottery at times for sure, I think some companies sell second hand gear which gives you a bit of piece of mind. Cheers, Duade 👍
As always Duade, great video and presentation, lots of valuable information. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks James, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
What a wonderful world we live in. Amazing pictures.
Thanks for sharing 👍
I couldn't agree more Dave, so many amazing images, Cheers, Duade
Another great video! Very informative as well as entertaining! Thank you!
Thanks for the support, I really apprecaite it, Cheers, DUade
I am a beginner photographer wanting to mainly do wildlife. I have a degree in wildlife conservation and one of the classes I took a while back was photography and I LOVED it! I'm wanting to buy my friends Nikon z50, but your video helped me to see other cameras in my budget. I'm going to Canada next week and was wanting something sooner than later. Right now I have an old Canon Rebel XS. That might have to be my option for getting anything right now though lol
Excellent video as always Duade, you did well to maintain your composure considering all the bloody flies around you!
It was great to see you include Nikon kit as I know you're a Canon shooter, and also to see the viewer submitted images, what a great idea!
I'll keep lugging my D610 and Tamron 150-600mm G2 around for a few years yet while I can mange, I look at it as additional weight training to go with my cardio, haha!
When the time comes I'd love to move to lighter mirrorless gear, but as this video demonstrated so well you can get cracker images with all sorts of kit, it's getting out there that matters.
My favourite photography quote ages back was someone asked how they take such good shots and the reply was "f8 and be there"
Not the best aperture for birds, haha, but you are an excellent example of the philosophy. Just get out there!
Well done mate.
Thanks Shane, I really appreciate it, would you believe those were mozzies and not flys, so many of them at the moment. I like the f8 and be there, sums me up nicely. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always 🐦❤️🤗
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
I absolutely LOVE that you included viewer submitted shots! So much so that I subscribe
My current setup is the Nikon D500 with the Nikon 200-500mm
Great video Duade. I use fairly inexpensive gear for now and really believe it's the Light, Composition, and Background on getting a good shot. To be honest, nothing really beats practice. I have really enjoyed bird photography this last year and the better pictures I have taken are really due to practice and taking the time to go and get some "Bird Shots". I did like like your comments on Kits that are heavier versus something much lighter like the new mirrorless cameras and how that has an effect when you are hiking or just sitting. Again thanks for putting together such a great comparison video. Really Great.
Thanks Bruce, I appreciate the support and I agree the old adage that practice makes perfect is very true. Cheers, Duade
I've been using a Nikon D3400 a 24MP DX with a Nikkor 70-300 VR but recently picked up a Nikkor 200-500 VR to fit that camera, it improved my ability to get the smaller birds (the Tuffed Titmouse size) at reasonable ranges and shutter speeds. Both lenses have their uses but the 200-500 is a bit sharper with more reach.
This video is so helpful! Thanks so much for breaking down the camera/lens kit by price. What would you recommend for a kit that is more lightweight in the $1000-$2000 range?
Just a great video! Most people don’t realize they don’t need the latest and greatest. I’m looking for some cameras to ket my kids into nature photography. This was perfect. A lot of value out there to be found.
Great to hear Bryan, plenty of great options out there for sure. Cheers, Duade 👍
Really great work by everyone...loved some of those Images.
Awesome video! Thanks so much!
Excellent video. Thanks! I just subscribed. 🙂
Years ago I picked up a used Canon 7D. Last year it started giving me trouble. So I went to KEH and picked up a used 7D Mk II. I liked the familiarity. I've taken some great shots with it. Not in the budget category I purchased a new EF 100-400 IS II. Still learning how to use it and get the best images. This video has encouraged be to get out there and practice. 😊
Thank you for such an ace video. After many searches, finally you have given me the information I need to get into bird photography.
It is great to see that people took such nice fotos with a Nikon Z50. I bought the Zfc a few month ago, since then my interest in wildlife photography grew more and more. Right now I am still kind of afraid of this style of photography, in dim surroundings my old lenses really don´t perform well. But this makes me feel a liitle bit better, I think I will try to buy a good used lense in the near future.
Thank you for this great video, your community made some amazing shots!
I loved my Nikon d7000 and then the d7100 they served me very well over the years. Thanks for another great video! Cheers
Thanks, great to hear, wonderful value for the price really. Cheers, Duade
Great video.
Thanks for sharing.
It is my pleasure, thanks for the comment, Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duane, excellent video presenting us with a multitude of options especially the price in USD. You have done great justice and justified each brand and been most impartial.The images submitted were mind blowing for example, the ospreys, crane, rhino, leopard and fox cubs and the night Jar with 10 sec Exp with 18-55 mm basic lens. Exceptional images. Can you please place the EXIF and birds names on the top rather than below for easy viewing. You must be having a good reason to do so by keeping below. Enjoyed your lucid presentation and seamless as it can be like a river flow in slow motion. Thank you very much and keep them coming.
Agree, i updated to a Sony a7IV this year, until then i shot with Sony a6000 and 7D. Important part of gear/kit is software, and its often overlooked. Tried out just for fun Topaz Denoiser, i was amazed what you can do with it. My old 7D´s problem was high ISO, but with the correct software you can easily compensate for it. Basicly my good old 7D started a 2nd life as the perfect macro setup (7D+60mm+Topaz). Again, todays software for enhancing / denoising images become _really_ powerfull. It helps _alot_ so don´t ignore it folks!
Thanks Gregor, totally agree, it is excellent software for sure, Cheers, Duade
Really enjoyed this! Took a few photos of swans on Lake Wacanda. From the shoulder of U.S. Hwy 71 a very busy north/south road. You never know when or where you'll find a subject to shoot photos. A few years ago I got pictures of a blue heron and a green heron in a ditch between Menard's and Schwanke's in south end of Willmar, MN. They only about 30-50 feet from non stop traffic.
Thanks Brad, yes, it is amazing where we find birds and taking advantage of those opportunities is key. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great video with alot of information. Thanks
Thanks Ali, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Great Topic! And very relevant. Thank you so much for putting it together. 😊
Thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Great video! Thank you!
Really great video, wonderful images by the contributors.
Thanks Andrew, yes, they were excellent. Cheers, Duade 👍
Thus was an awesome video. Great recommendations and so many fantastic 📸
Thanks Celese, yes it was a lot fun to put together. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great video, thanks again, Duade!
Thanks Torftee, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
I just got my r7, tweaked the af settings from your r7 + sigma 150-600 video and updated my lens firmware and did the tweaks you showed. I have yet to shoot in good light but in the shade with 4000 iso it managed to track the eye of a blackbird with np issues! It was only when I lost sight of the eye the breathing started. Ive only shot for a few hours but it feels really really nice, a nice upgrade in af performance and speed from my old 5d mark 4
Thanks for sharing Tapir, and glad to hear it was working well. Good luck out there with it, Cheers, Duade
Excellent content! I shared your video to my 12K+ followers on Twitter this morning…
Thank you for the share, I really appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade for another fantastic video. This one is really relevant for me. I'm itching to buy new gear but the cost of living in the UK at the moment is crazy and it's unlikely I will upgrade for some time. I certainly still get great enjoyment and photos I'm pleased with on my old canon 50d and 70-300IS (mk1). Yes my camera is ancient and I probably have to work a lot harder to get the pictures I want ...but hey a few months ago I got my first ever pictures of a kingfisher on this camera and it was the most incredible feeling ever .Nothing will ever replace that buzz I get from photographing wildlife and always trying to improve and find something new.
Would have loved to have submitted some photos but I was too late to the party! It's really awesome to see such amazing photos showcased on old gear. It's certainly helped maintain my enthusiasm to get out there and keep taking photos ☺️
Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it. Great to hear that feeling younger with wildlife, I am the same. Thankfully we don't need expensive gear to experience it. Happy birding. Cheers, Duade 👍
Very informative, thank you.
An EXCELLENT video!
I believe you summed up the idea that this video proves on my eyes at least, with your simple statement that the gear is at times irrelevant, its more about the person using the gear.
As a custom furniture maker I have a shop full of tools of my trade( hobby now since I retired) I can design, build and finish any number of projects. Could a inexperienced person do it no. Same gear, same shop, it's all about the experience! Again Duade, excellent video and please keep up the good work.
Thanks Guy, yes, totally agree, great to hear you enjoy your trade and workshop, I love watching that Good with Wood show. Cheers, Duade
This is awesome content, thank you so much!
The rhino's so dramatic and gives a melancholy vibe. I can't throw my eyes out from it.
...and thank you for this video, I really appreciate your work, cheers.
Thanks Durio, I couldn't agree more, a fantastic shot, Cheers, Duade
You are one of the most fluent, eloquent, and encouraging presenters, and I'm so happy a 400 5.6 goes so far 😅
Another great video, reminds me when I first started with the Canon 40D an EFS 70-300, thanks 👍
Thanks Perry, what a great kit to start with. Cheers, Duade 👍
Fantastic video and a big for the information. In the UK, I use 5ds, 7dii and 1dx with a combination of multiple lenses, but mainly the 150-600 Sigma C (with a similar camo cover to yours) and 70-200mm L for action and distant wildlife. I use Tamron 100mm Macro (with tube extension) that I imported from Japan for close up work. I feel the 1dx is my go to, as love the base colours of the image and better utilisation of light on overcast days. The 7dii and 5ds have stunning resolution in good light, but of course get unusable after iso6400, or even lower with 150-600 lens fitted.
I used to shoot birds on the old 5d classic with the 400mm f5.6 back in the day. As you know, only 3fps, but made me really work for the end result and many of the shots on it were just as good as many today. For me, the 5d will always sit in my heart as the first affordable significant DSLR.
Amazing video! Regards from Brazil!
Excellent video, very informative! Thanks for your hard work I really enjoyed and learnt a lot from your explanation. I started using my 80D with Sigma 150-600mm C following your tips, I'm in good progress - thanks for sharing.
Thanks David, I appreciate it, good luck with the camera and lens, Cheers, Duade
Thank you for the photos.
This has been so helpful, I keep finding myself back on your channel each time I'm researching a new lens. Really appreciate the amazing content! I'm an intermediate semi-pro photographer who does wildlife and landscapes mainly and just purchased an R7 and am looking at some updates on a new super-zoom. I currently have a sigma 100-400 that I picked up used for my old wildlife set up (an M50 I've about abused in my ventures). It's AF is about toast though, looking if I can get it repaired but I'm trying to find a good option for me here. The new RF 100-400 is very tempting but I live in New England on the US east coast where we get a ton of rain and harsh weather and I'll be on the coast a lot. Trying to budget about $800-1000 USD is tough for weather sealed but I'm really tempted with the 400 5.6 or the 300 f/4 is looking like the best options. Any others you'd tried with the R7 you might suggest?
Re the Nikon D7000 ... I ran a D7100 for ~10 years, taking over 72,000 shots and still going strong. I finally replaced it with a Z7ii for increased resolution, focus tracking, and 10fps to all help with primarily wildlife photography. The dual slots also help, streaming RAWs to both, and protecting me when I had card issues, so no irreplaceable photos lost. Still a great camera!
Your passion is infectious.
Thanks so much for the info! I’ve always loved everything about nature & have really gotten into birding recently. I live in the beautiful Driftless Region where we have a huge diversity of habitat & wildlife, most within 2 hr or less drive from my home. Looking to invest in a decent camera/video (on a budget!) before the fall migration.
Absolutely superb images throughout. My personal favourite being the Indian Nightjar in the clip at the end of the video. I shoot Canon namely the old 7D & just bought a used Canon 1DX for £299 British pounds off the auction site. I'm over the moon with the camera & hopefully one day I'll manage to get an image or two like the one's shown here,i have numerous L series lenses but the longest being the 70-300mm L F4-5.6 IS which just doesn't give the reach in most scenarios so I'm actually about to purchase the 400mm L F5.6 which will hopefully help in regards to bringing the subject a little closer. Top video as always, favourite photography channel by far! Thanks for everything you do for us Duade.
Awesome shots! Glad to see my newest budget acquisition in the budget gear. I just got an Olympus E-M1 and looking to add the same 75-300mm II lens to run it against my 7D2 before I invest more heavily in EF lenses. It will have been below $600 Aussie, so well below US$500. Curious to see test it on my balcony lorikeets and keep one or both 😀
Congrats on the gear, glad to hear you have some lovely lorikeets that visit. Cheers, Duade
I have the D7200 paired with the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary. Very nice. I was at Daytona Beach (FL, USA) and got some beautiful shots of sand pipers, pelicans, seagulls, egrets, and golden osprey. I had not had the lens but for a few days at the time, but the results were still good.
Very, very good video. Besides that I'm currently looking voor an affordable combination to replace my Sony RX10 mk iii. Well done, great options and yes, we all love different styles of pictures:). Keep on posting this kind of content please.
Greetings from the Netherlands
Thanks for the feedback and good luck getting some gear to enjoy wildlife photography, Cheers, Duade
Terrific video because you involve the channel viewers for THEIR (amazing) images on a variety of gear 👍🏆
Glad you like them!
@@Duade …and yours!! :)
Thank you for such a comprehensive video. I'm now planning on purchasing the Sigma 150-600 lens and am going to pair it with the Sigma Sd Quattro H mirrorless.
The E-M1 + Olympus 75-300mm ii seems like a crazy good combo. 16mp, 150-600mm field of view in a really light package, for around $400! if that 75-300mm was weather sealed it'd probably be all I need for large mammals.
Love the shot of the Rhino under the tree. Took many photos with the Canon 400mm f5.6 lens. Best bargain lens ever. Second, imo, would be the Canon 80-200mm magic drainpipe. It even worked well with a Kenko teleconverter. Another great old Canon lens was the 200mm f1.8. It wasn't cheap, but it was sharp and heavy.
Those sample images are seriously impressive, especially at the lowest budget. They make me want to forget about the sigma 150-600 I am longing for and get out there and practice with my old nikon D40 and 55-200 f4-5.6. Sure it can't do what the expensive lenses offer but being honest to myself it is plenty for my skills or lack thereof :)
Thanks for videos like these and for showcasing what people can do on a very limited budget.
It is my pleasure, good luck out there and the key is to enjoy the process as much as you can. Cheers, Duade 👍
Well here I am a few months later, eating my words..
I ended up buying a d7200 and Nikon's 80-400G (both used) and the comparison is not even close in terms of sharpness, AF, reach, ease of use, and everything; my new combo is just so much more capable.
With the d40 & 55-200 I maybe made one or two wildlife images I am truly proud of in the last several years, while my best shots with the new lens still make me smile even after revisiting them months later.
There was the immediate improvement from having better gear, but I have also found I am learning a lot more about composition, approach, lighting, etc. because the new gear inspires me to simply go out more and make the best of my investment.
I still completely agree that you can get good images with a very limited budget, but having better gear allows one to capitalize a wider variety of situations. Getting a proper, but still relatively affordable body and lens seems to be the right compromise for me right now. New, better gear is always tempting, but I don't think I'll be able to justify an upgrade for a while yet.
Thanks for sharing your great video. The gears of photography are changing as new technology changing yearly. I am choosing the combo of wildlife photographing gears in 2023 is Canon R7 + RF 100-400.😀 The photos you showing in video all are really great. Just can’t believe that they are took by lower price gears.
Thanks, yes, pretty incredible the photos submitted, Cheers, Duade
Great video as always!
Thanks Wombles, Cheers, Duade
Wonderful video . Thank you very much
It is my pleasure Sreejith, I loved your shots, Cheers, Duade
I love your channel, its very good and fresh (for me) content.
Thanks for the feedback, that is great to hear, Cheers, Duade
Learning so much from this video!
Glad it was helpful!
This was such a fantastic video thank you so much!!!
It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
I started with a 7d also, I'd recommend that camera to anyone on a budget or starting out. I'm now shooting on a Canon 1dx which I absolutely love and picked up on eBay for about $750 AU. I can only afford 3 lenses for it ATM, the Canon 24-105 f4 L, 50mm 1.8 STM and the Canon 70-300 f4-5.6 L, I'm not sure what to save up for next, maybe a prime zoom? Any suggestions are welcome, thanks for the videos loving the content and community!
Great video! Thank you
My pleasure Ray, Cheers, Duade 👍
Great video. Thank you.
Thanks Rob, Cheers, Duade
Loved them all Duane, looking for some better glass for my R7 and this vid really helped. Thanks again.
Thanks again George, you are welcome, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade how about a little advice Duade have an R7 and an RP thinking of selling the RP don’t really use it much, do I get a backup body or a quality lens for the R7? Right now I have an RF 24-105 a EF 100-400 4.5 -5.6 L IS ll USM a RF 800 F11 and a RF 100-400. I don’t want to get rid of the RF 100-400 because of the weight and I just bought the EF 100-400 for it’s glass, like the 800 because of its focal length and weight. I’m an enthusiastic amateur wildlife photographer, not hurting for money but have limitations. I value your opinion
@@georgemccormick1247 Hi George, sounds like you are pretty much sorted for glass, the only other lens is the RF100-500 but you have the 100-400 which is fantastic value. I will be reviewing the R62 once I get it which could be a great second body. Cheers, Duade