i spotted the strap fasteners tied to the camera on a previous video and said to myself "hes got a peak design strap" i use them Hahnel remote triggers as well they are great, i bought the Hahnel caprure pro it comes with a range of sensors for remotely firing the camera, like an IR motion sensor for night triggering, normal motion triggering, sound triggering and an array of others like laser beam breaking etc. really fantastic kit
Now there speaks a man of wisdom! You are the first vlogger to carry with him the most important piece of kit for nature photography...BOG ROLL!!!! Absolutely essential, especially for you given your propensity to munch on fig rolls. 😁😁. You only need to get caught once to ensure it's the first item packed in the bag. Very comprehensive kit list and I would fully endorse the camo gear and even more so the 'comfort' gear. Good clothing and footwear is high on my list. 👍
Haha, its a fact of life Robert. Nothing worse than getting caught out mate. As far as kit goes i hate it if i haven't got something i need, i really can mess your day up. Definitely comfort is a major consideration when out in the field, if youre warm and dry it definitely makes for better results!!
Just one little tip for you Simon regarding the camera strap, put one of the holding points on the lens collar, putting all the wieght on the camera could be a bit much, plus it sits better when you have it round over your shoulder.
I have been into nature photography now for about 18 months,I have Sigma 150 - 600 and after watching your video have recieved today the Mindshift Backlight 36L what a great bag.PS I have the D500 coming in the next couple of weeks,looking forward to that.Thanks for the info.
Nicely done Simon. Just got me checking my bag and accessories, seeing what i`ve missed. Insect repellent and those small plastic spring clamps, i use a bit.
Enjoyed the video. Some good ideas for kit. I walk for miles with just camera, lens, strap and spare battery. I'd need a donkey to carry all that stuff for me. The donkey would need a camo outfit too.
Haha, youre right there Martin. The amount of times when ive needed something and not had it though. Better looking at it than for it!!! Interesting idea with the donkey camo😆
Brilliant video with lots of great ideas and tips for cheap bits and pieces. I also have a D500 and think it is the best camera I have had. I currently use a Tamron 18-400 (which equates to 600mm on the D500) which I consider to be an excellent lens but I have been considering something bigger such as the 150-600. Having listened to your comments about the Sigma version I think that is the road I shall go down.
Hi Simon, just found your channel and have really enjoyed the various video’s thanks for included the stores where to purchase the item, great thought. I’m a D500 user with the 200-500 f5.6 and the Nikon 70-200 f4. Keep up the good work 😀
Great stuff Simon 🙂. Missed some of the vocal with the wind and hail stone rattling on the cabin windows. And now the suns out 🙂. Talk about changeable . Will be off out with the camera before long. See if we can capture some Mull Wildlife. Wont be as good pics as yours but as long as I get a few 😉
Brilliant Rick, glad to hear that you managed to get over safe. Mulls weather is really changeable so hopefully you'll manage to get out plenty. Had a great morning on the Roe deer site, video to follow today hopefully. Have a blast 👊📸🙂
Hey Simon, Great video of your gear! I love my D500 as well... I like you made a great choice. I also use the D850, but my go to is the D500 for the crop. Nice kit and bag! Sayin' hey... Greg
@@simoneardley Hey Simon, Yeah, it's nice having the D850 as well... But Both it and the D500 should have way better focus during video. It's very disappointing for sure....
You all prolly dont give a damn but does anybody know a method to get back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot the login password. I love any assistance you can give me!
@Lawson Andy I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Hello friend, I am already subscribed to your channel, I like the way you approach nature photography, I start now in this fantastic hobby, thanks for sharing and greetings from Barcelona / Spain.
Hi Simon, I thought I would just take a moment to say thanks for these great videos, by following your tips my photography has improved already! You sound like a Lancashire lad? Chorley? Burnley? Preston? Just watched you explaining whats in your kit, there are some expensive bits of kit in there! Undaunted I thought I would treat myself so I went out this afternoon and bought myself a packet of Fig rolls lol! Keep up the good work and thanks again!
Brilliant video and channel Simon. I also shoot with a D500 and D7100 as backup and love them both. Will certainly be checking some of the links out. Is UK Digital a store? I'm in Clitheroe next Saturday.
Thanks Gary, yes theyre a small independent retailer. Theyre on an industrial park near Clitheroe cattle market. Check them out online www.ukdigital.co.uk/ Cheers ,Si
Hello Simon, I found your video by chance and I am impressed with your organized backpack which it seem like a bottomless pit? You do have many practical suggestions the way you packed the backpack, I could not stop looking at what came out of it next? I subscribed to the video and of course it is a thumbs -up! I will check through your other videos for some of your birding or wildlife photography. Cheers and thank you.
Hi Simon Good taste I have exact same bag and camera but use Tamron G2 150-600. I like you like to carry virtually the same kit apart from flashes and solar panel Have enjoyed watching all your vlogs so far thank you.👍 Neil Bennett.
Hi Derrick, the top of the central column is a seperate fitting that when its seperated from the column, its fits directly to the top of the tripod enabling you to fit a head.
Hi Andy, yes ive been really impressed with the Benro gimbal head. For the money you cant go wrong. Ive had it for about 6 months now and I havent had any issues at all, still as smooth as ever. I bought a cheap import gimbal a few years ago and it was awful. You get what you pay for!!👍🏼
Slowly making my way through your video's, I plan on watching all of them. Love your style, I can really relate. Great video a couple of things will be going in my bag. Slightly different subject. Walking sticks in the background. Do you make them, if so, do you have a video? I found a small antler last year and would love to make a Walking stick with it. Do you know the best wood to use? Steve. 👍
Nice video Simon. My setup is a Nikon D500 and D850 with a Nikon 200-500mm f5.6 and Sigma 500mm F4 SPORT "fantastic piece of glass", strap is also a peak design. Gymbal is British made Lensmater RH2.
@@simoneardley Thank you Simon, the Sigma 500mm f4 sport was purchased one year ago, been shooting with the Nikon 200-500mm f5.6 "which is a fine lens for the money" for years. This is what I love doing, being out in nature and photographing it, capturing moments in time, the way I look at it is, when they bury me one day, be it by natural causes or by freak accident, that will be the end of it, I take nothing with me, since I am not going anywhere but six feet under with the rest of the species that have come and gone for millions of years, the only enjoyment you have in life is the here and now.
Cheers Marcus, its not a branded chair in particular, just a folding camping chair but the room in the Monal allows me to spread out a bit and stretch my legs.👍🏼
@@simoneardley Many thanks - love your videos, they really strike a chord with me being farm born and bred. Attracting the wildlife, protecting it and patience are the key. Regards
Hi simon. I have been thinking about getting into nature and wildlife photography for a while now, and after finding your channel you really inspired me. As of now I dont own any real camera equipment, and Im finding it incredibly difficult figuring out which brand, body and lens to get. That being said I have been looking a lot at Nikons D7200 /7500 and the D500 bodies, and maybe pairing them with a Nikon 200-500mm f5.6 or the Tamron 150-600mm G2. Other than that Im hoping that you or some of the other awesome people here could give me some pointers / advice from their own personal expierence with the equipment they use and can recommend.
Hi Falken, great that youre thinking of getting into this pastime. The D7200 is a great camera, I had it before the D500 and couldn't fault it. I'm thinking of getting another as a spare body. As far as glass, I'd probably go for the Nikon 200-500 as its a great lens and dont forget you have the crop sensor so you'll get more reach than the 500mm. Check out MPB.com for some great used deals, I always use them and would recommend them. Good luck with your choice.
@@simoneardley Just spent an hour scrolling through MPB, and the stuff you are able find is pretty amazing. I might just have to pick up a used D500 at those prices. Still a bit torn on the glass though. When watching a lot of video reviews I was pretty sold on the Nikon 200-500mm. But after reading more into both lenses the Tamron 150-600mm G2 with its weather sealing is very tempting aswell. As a first lens I do worry about the lack of weather sealing on the 200-500mm, although Im not 100% sure its justified. I have seen Tragopan selling some really nice looking lens coats for 135 euros, but I dont know how much weather resistance it adds.
Great Video. A local farmer has just given me free access to his land. I have been told that there are deer there. As I'm just starting what would you suggest as my first non camera Etc purchase?
@@simoneardley Thanks Simon for the speedy reply. I have some binoculars and a set of DPM trousers and jacket. I'm in the middle of watching your Wildlife/Roe Deer Video and liking the dear hunter suit. think I might start with some Camo net
I’m going to get the gillie suit and hide in Mrs Jones garden and watch her in the bathroom!! Thanks for the tip Simon😂
'Brilliant video Simon with some great tips!
Another blockbuster video
Another excellent video. Thank you for sharing
i spotted the strap fasteners tied to the camera on a previous video and said to myself "hes got a peak design strap" i use them Hahnel remote triggers as well they are great, i bought the Hahnel caprure pro it comes with a range of sensors for remotely firing the camera, like an IR motion sensor for night triggering, normal motion triggering, sound triggering and an array of others like laser beam breaking etc. really fantastic kit
Brilliant video Simon
Now there speaks a man of wisdom! You are the first vlogger to carry with him the most important piece of kit for nature photography...BOG ROLL!!!! Absolutely essential, especially for you given your propensity to munch on fig rolls. 😁😁. You only need to get caught once to ensure it's the first item packed in the bag.
Very comprehensive kit list and I would fully endorse the camo gear and even more so the 'comfort' gear. Good clothing and footwear is high on my list.
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Haha, its a fact of life Robert. Nothing worse than getting caught out mate. As far as kit goes i hate it if i haven't got something i need, i really can mess your day up. Definitely comfort is a major consideration when out in the field, if youre warm and dry it definitely makes for better results!!
Just one little tip for you Simon regarding the camera strap, put one of the holding points on the lens collar, putting all the wieght on the camera could be a bit much, plus it sits better when you have it round over your shoulder.
Good shout Ian
Thoroughly enjoyed the video from start to finish including the milk bottle tops! Great hints all through! Many thanks!
Glad it was helpful Pat, thanks for watching😀
Great, informative video. It certainly provides details of the stuff to carry.
Thanks Steve
Golly Simon, you seem like you may have been a Boy Scout back in the day. That is amazing how much you have in and on that bag. Wow
Cheers Harold, i need a bigger bag !!!😆📷
I have been into nature photography now for about 18 months,I have Sigma 150 - 600 and after watching your video have recieved today the Mindshift Backlight 36L what a great bag.PS I have the D500 coming in the next couple of weeks,looking forward to that.Thanks for the info.
Nice one Alan, it sounds like my video has cost you a lot of money!! 😆You'll not be disappointed with either purchase. Happy snapping👍🏼
Nicely done Simon. Just got me checking my bag and accessories, seeing what i`ve missed. Insect repellent and those small plastic spring clamps, i use a bit.
Good idea with the clamps, might have to get some of those. Tape can be a bit of a faff sometimes 👍
Enjoyed the video. Some good ideas for kit. I walk for miles with just camera, lens, strap and spare battery. I'd need a donkey to carry all that stuff for me. The donkey would need a camo outfit too.
Haha, youre right there Martin. The amount of times when ive needed something and not had it though. Better looking at it than for it!!! Interesting idea with the donkey camo😆
Brilliant video with lots of great ideas and tips for cheap bits and pieces. I also have a D500 and think it is the best camera I have had. I currently use a Tamron 18-400 (which equates to 600mm on the D500) which I consider to be an excellent lens but I have been considering something bigger such as the 150-600. Having listened to your comments about the Sigma version I think that is the road I shall go down.
yeh its a great camera Peter, also the 150-600 is a great buy and having the zoom option makes it a really versatile lens 👍
Hi Simon, just found your channel and have really enjoyed the various video’s thanks for included the stores where to purchase the item, great thought. I’m a D500 user with the 200-500 f5.6 and the Nikon 70-200 f4. Keep up the good work 😀
Cheers Jim👍📸
Love seeing what others carry never considered carrying so much camo stuff love the bargain decathlon pouches
Anything that helps me get closer goes in the bag !!!, and yes the pouches are a real bargain.👍🏼
Great stuff Simon 🙂. Missed some of the vocal with the wind and hail stone rattling on the cabin windows. And now the suns out 🙂. Talk about changeable . Will be off out with the camera before long. See if we can capture some Mull Wildlife. Wont be as good pics as yours but as long as I get a few 😉
Brilliant Rick, glad to hear that you managed to get over safe. Mulls weather is really changeable so hopefully you'll manage to get out plenty. Had a great morning on the Roe deer site, video to follow today hopefully. Have a blast 👊📸🙂
Hey Simon, Great video of your gear! I love my D500 as well... I like you made a great choice. I also use the D850, but my go to is the D500 for the crop. Nice kit and bag! Sayin' hey... Greg
Thanks for that Greg, yeh really pleased with it.Wow D850 as well, lucky man!! Hopefully going to get some Roe Deer on it tomorrow. Cheers Simon👍😀
@@simoneardley Hey Simon, Yeah, it's nice having the D850 as well... But Both it and the D500 should have way better focus during video. It's very disappointing for sure....
Nice set up Simon good kit
Thanks Nigel👍
That’s great Simon, I will be looking forward to that, as always really appreciate your reply.
Cheers John, ive got some new cotton on order !!👍🏼
You all prolly dont give a damn but does anybody know a method to get back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb forgot the login password. I love any assistance you can give me!
@Henry Grey instablaster ;)
@Lawson Andy I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Lawson Andy it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thanks so much you really help me out !
Great video, Simon. Subbed 👍🏻
Cheers Steve
Hello friend, I am already subscribed to your channel, I like the way you approach nature photography, I start now in this fantastic hobby, thanks for sharing and greetings from Barcelona / Spain.
Thanks Miguel and welcome to the channel👊📸
Brilliant video Simon - quick question if I may. What food to you carry for a day out?
Hi John, always a bar of fruit and nut!! Flask of coffee, usually a cheese butty and a couple of bananas.
Hi Simon, I thought I would just take a moment to say thanks for these great videos, by following your tips my photography has improved already! You sound like a Lancashire lad? Chorley? Burnley? Preston? Just watched you explaining whats in your kit, there are some expensive bits of kit in there! Undaunted I thought I would treat myself so I went out this afternoon and bought myself a packet of Fig rolls lol! Keep up the good work and thanks again!
Haha, hope they were Jacobs and not the cheap ones I buy!! Yeh not a bad guess, just outside of Preston mate. Glad youre enjoying the channel. 👍🏼👀
Brilliant video and channel Simon. I also shoot with a D500 and D7100 as backup and love them both. Will certainly be checking some of the links out. Is UK Digital a store? I'm in Clitheroe next Saturday.
Thanks Gary, yes theyre a small independent retailer. Theyre on an industrial park near Clitheroe cattle market. Check them out online www.ukdigital.co.uk/
Cheers ,Si
Hello Simon, I found your video by chance and I am impressed with your organized backpack which it seem like a bottomless pit? You do have many practical suggestions the way you packed the backpack, I could not stop looking at what came out of it next? I subscribed to the video and of course it is a thumbs -up! I will check through your other videos for some of your birding or wildlife photography. Cheers and thank you.
Youre welcome Gino, thanks for the comments and welcome to the channel😃
Hi Simon
Good taste I have exact same bag and camera but use Tamron G2 150-600.
I like you like to carry virtually the same kit apart from flashes and solar panel
Have enjoyed watching all your vlogs so far thank you.👍
Neil Bennett.
Great minds think alike Neil😉 thanks for the comments pal👍📸
Hi Simon great video and great info and tips as you took centre column out of your tripod how did you connect your gimbal head thanks
Hi Derrick, the top of the central column is a seperate fitting that when its seperated from the column, its fits directly to the top of the tripod enabling you to fit a head.
Great review. I just purchased a photography mat (during the video). I have not seen them in Canada.
Great stuff Tom, you wont be disappointed 👍📸
great walkthrough of whats in your bag, a few things shall be added to my own!
the benro gimble do you recommend it? 😊👍
Hi Andy, yes ive been really impressed with the Benro gimbal head. For the money you cant go wrong. Ive had it for about 6 months now and I havent had any issues at all, still as smooth as ever. I bought a cheap import gimbal a few years ago and it was awful. You get what you pay for!!👍🏼
@@simoneardley glad to hear! Was thinking about getting a gimble a bit safer and better motion then a ballhead.. So had to ask! I agree with you! :)
Slowly making my way through your video's, I plan on watching all of them. Love your style, I can really relate. Great video a couple of things will be going in my bag. Slightly different subject. Walking sticks in the background. Do you make them, if so, do you have a video? I found a small antler last year and would love to make a Walking stick with it. Do you know the best wood to use?
Steve. 👍
Thanks Steve, there is a walking stick film on the channel with more to come. Hazel is my wood of choice for the shanks 👍🏼
Great video Simon.
Do you have any recommendations for camo nets? Also what size you tend to find most useful/carry with most of the time?
The two that I use are made by Jack Pyke and Military 1st. 3m x 2m.
Another great video Si but you forgot the figs lol 😆 😂
😆😆
Nice video Simon. My setup is a Nikon D500 and D850 with a Nikon 200-500mm f5.6 and Sigma 500mm F4 SPORT "fantastic piece of glass", strap is also a peak design. Gymbal is British made Lensmater RH2.
Nice bit of kit youve got there. I will have a big f4 one day 😃🤞🤞
@@simoneardley Thank you Simon, the Sigma 500mm f4 sport was purchased one year ago, been shooting with the Nikon 200-500mm f5.6 "which is a fine lens for the money" for years.
This is what I love doing, being out in nature and photographing it, capturing moments in time, the way I look at it is, when they bury me one day, be it by natural causes or by freak accident, that will be the end of it, I take nothing with me, since I am not going anywhere but six feet under with the rest of the species that have come and gone for millions of years, the only enjoyment you have in life is the here and now.
Hi Simon. All your videos are inspirational and so practical. Which “comfortable chair” do you use in the Monal hide please? Thanks and regards
Cheers Marcus, its not a branded chair in particular, just a folding camping chair but the room in the Monal allows me to spread out a bit and stretch my legs.👍🏼
@@simoneardley Many thanks - love your videos, they really strike a chord with me being farm born and bred. Attracting the wildlife, protecting it and patience are the key. Regards
Hi Simon. Please may I ask if you have a template for your bean bag as you don't see many with handles on plus it's sizable. Cheers John.
Hi John, I'm going to do a video shortly on making a beanbag so all the measurements and sizes will be on there👍🏼
Hi Simon I have the old type Nikon 600 mm f4 will it work with d500 in manual mode many thanks love your channel John
Thanks John, at a guess I'd say yes. Ken Rockwell is always a good reference site for checking lens compatability.
Thanks simon my daughter in law has just joined fire service she based in Shrewsbury many thanks John
Hi Simon great vidoe and info do you have any video of pics of your camera on the novo mini monopod feet to see how it works thanks
Derrick
Hi Derrick, I'll take a pic and get it to you 👍🏼📷
Derrick, drop me an email at simoneardley1969@gmail.com and I'll send you that picture of the novo mini monopod
Hi simon. I have been thinking about getting into nature and wildlife photography for a while now, and after finding your channel you really inspired me. As of now I dont own any real camera equipment, and Im finding it incredibly difficult figuring out which brand, body and lens to get. That being said I have been looking a lot at Nikons D7200 /7500 and the D500 bodies, and maybe pairing them with a Nikon 200-500mm f5.6 or the Tamron 150-600mm G2. Other than that Im hoping that you or some of the other awesome people here could give me some pointers / advice from their own personal expierence with the equipment they use and can recommend.
Hi Falken, great that youre thinking of getting into this pastime. The D7200 is a great camera, I had it before the D500 and couldn't fault it. I'm thinking of getting another as a spare body. As far as glass, I'd probably go for the Nikon 200-500 as its a great lens and dont forget you have the crop sensor so you'll get more reach than the 500mm. Check out MPB.com for some great used deals, I always use them and would recommend them. Good luck with your choice.
@@simoneardley Just spent an hour scrolling through MPB, and the stuff you are able find is pretty amazing. I might just have to pick up a used D500 at those prices. Still a bit torn on the glass though. When watching a lot of video reviews I was pretty sold on the Nikon 200-500mm. But after reading more into both lenses the Tamron 150-600mm G2 with its weather sealing is very tempting aswell. As a first lens I do worry about the lack of weather sealing on the 200-500mm, although Im not 100% sure its justified. I have seen Tragopan selling some really nice looking lens coats for 135 euros, but I dont know how much weather resistance it adds.
Hi Simon Great video, very informative. What is the Deer Hunter kit actually called and where did you purchase it please?
Hi Andy, thanks mate. Deerhunter is the official merchandise name, its the 3d sneaky camo suit. I got mine through Amazon.
@@simoneardley Thanks for the rapid response Simon, appreciate your help. Love your Vlog's Keep up the good work. Cheers Andy
Great video thanks. What do you use to sit on?
Thanks Terry, do you mean in the hide or just on the ground?
@@simoneardley in the hide 😀
Did you use the af fine tune to pair the lens to the d500?
Hi Keith, no I've managed to get away with calibrating it yet but its on my list of jobs to do. seems to be ok at the mo 👍🏼📷👀
Simon, do you have the link for the waterproof camouflage camera and lens cover please.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113921768461
Thanks Simon. It was the rain sleeve I was interested in. Found one further down the page - many thanks.
Nikon 600mm f/4 have you ever tried to rent that lens, wex rental? I am renting that lens in septemer on a kingfisher workshop
I'd love to own one some day Chris. Good shout hiring one before you purchase. Good luck with the Kingfishers mate 👍🏼📷
Great Video. A local farmer has just given me free access to his land. I have been told that there are deer there. As I'm just starting what would you suggest as my first non camera Etc purchase?
Hi Phil, where do we start?? A good pair of binoculars is a must and then i'd be thinking about camo and concealment. Thats not a bad place to start👍📸
@@simoneardley Thanks Simon for the speedy reply. I have some binoculars and a set of DPM trousers and jacket. I'm in the middle of watching your Wildlife/Roe Deer Video and liking the dear hunter suit. think I might start with some Camo net