Just found your channel a day or two ago, and am absolutely loving your content ... on my last two trips away I kept seeing shots that I thought needed a 100-400 for, and having got on on MPB I'm now dying to get away again and use it! I love the semi-abstract possibilities it offers, and was really struck by your moving water shots - there's so much possibility with it!
They are very versatile and a long lens really needs to be part of every nature photographers kit, for sure. Shame they aren't cheap! Thanks for the support, it means a lot having you join the community here. new video being posted tomorrow :)
Great informative video Will. I struggled to understand why I was getting soft images until you mentioned the atmosphere playing part in it. Thank you!!
I really appreciate the real world atmosphere of your videos ... and the fact that you don't process the sh1t out of the results. I'm getting a bit tired of images that 'pop'.
Great video, Will! So calm and peaceful. Love the way you hang out! The only thing that is freaking me out is that you drive on the wrong side of the road. Lol :)
Just came across your channel via a podcast you did on "The Landscape Photographer". Great video. In my collection over the years, some of my favorite landscape photos are with a long lens. Your video does a great job of explaining it and showing the beauty of it. Thanks for making this video.
Hi Will, thank you for the really useful tips and advice... and for the footage of your drive through the stunning New Zealand landscape, I do appreciate those clips. The part about the atmosphere is a good reminder because it's easy to forget that possible impact. It's really interesting to see all your settings for the different scenes and light, and the captures of water movement with a llong lens too. Thanks also for sharing the raw files!
Just found your channel. You present well with lots of useful information. Your audio sounds like it might be clipping. If you use FCPX, check out the Adaptive Limiter audio tool. I find it works well. I was touring around your way in January. Beautiful place. ✌️🙏
Thanks for a very timely and useful vid, Will. I recently picked up a 70-200 (well, actually an APS-C zoom that is approximately the equivalent) but haven't had much chance to use it yet. This vid was packed with good insights.
Fabulous video for the Sony 100-400. I love this lens and you have inspired me to be more experimental with landscapes. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge. Sue Martin
I currently have a 10.5/f2.8 fisheye, 24mm/2.8,180mm/f2.8, 24-70/f/2.8, 90mm/f2.8 Macro, 80-200mm/f2.8, 150-600mm/f5-6.3. So my lenses are pretty much covered. I travel a lot around the US and do a lot of extended exposure, night shots & models. My main focus is nature (birds, mountains, rivers, etc.) for the last 26 yrs, I've just started with model photography about 3 yrs ago.
Perfect timing!! My 100-400 G Master lens arrives in three days. Great video...thank you for posting. PS: If you need more snow, we have 10 inches on the ground here in Rochester, NY.
God I miss Fiordland. Lived in Southland in my early 20s, stood in that same spot several times with my shitty Canon trying to get a good shot. Maybe I'll try again sometime haha
Enjoyed you thoughts and examples on using telephoto for the intimate landscape details. That 1/focal length speed is pretty old hat these days as you said thanks to stabilisation - I regularly shoot 400mm (in 35mm terms) on my Olympus E-M1 handheld at 1/50 and the images are tack sharp. So nice to no have to carry a tripod. Will have to try your suggestion of panning with water flow to generate a bit of ICM effect.
In camera stabilisation completely changed my workflow. With the smaller sensor on those Olympus, I was able to get 1 second exposures tack sharp on the wide angle. Amazing. Thanks for the support Mark!
The only issue I have when shooting with my telephoto lens is related to the long hikes and the elevation gained. I use to shoot from summit to summit and I am usually very tired when I reach the top. Sometimes the lens feels so heavy that I can handhold it just a couple of seconds :D Thanks William, great video as always!
@@BenC20B ha, I've lived here all my life and find most people "clicky" and unfriendly unless your part of their group or a 5th generation "local" However the landscape photography is stunning and nowhere else on earth has such a diverse set of landscapes all within half a days driving distance of each other.
Awesome vid Will. Question on tack sharp images handheld - I’m pretty new so I picked up a canon eos R which doesn’t have IBIS but my 100-400mm does (it’s still cheaper and smaller than the equivalent a pro like you uses) - my question is when I pixel peep, I feel like some of my backgrounds are still a bit soft. Trying back button focus while hand held (and a tripod too) but wondering if the lack of IBIS in my camera body could be contributing? I try to keep my shutter speed as fast as I can and try to remain as still as I can when shooting. Just wondering! Thanks
Hey mate, you're potentially zooming in on the pixels too far. Don't zoom so tight and just check the edging on any sharp objects and you should be able to see if it's sharp or not, at max 100% zoom on the computer. Zooming right into a tighter level isn't really the best way, especially on the camera screen which is not high enough resolution to show the pixel data. Hope that helps and makes sense.
@@WilliamPatinoPhotography that does help! Thanks for the quick reply. Jealous of where you live - the scenery is just incredible. Keep up the great work! Your channel is going to start taking off real soon. I enjoy your content quite a bit better than other folks who have a larger sub base.
Hey bro. I'm based up in Napier Hawkes Bay and I've been binge watching your TH-cam the last few days. Learnt so much, thank you! Do you have any recommendations for boots/wet weather gear for these types of missions? I am going to start collecting some stuff to get ready. Cheers! Den
Hey, thanks Den! Really appreciate it! Hmm, not really to be honest, I'm pretty rough and typically just wing it with whatever I have at the time. A gore-tex jacket for rain is a must, I use waders for anything real wet or in rivers and a huge microfibre towel to cover the camera. For winter, layers is the key and a nice down jacket. Cheers :)
Just found your channel a day or two ago, and am absolutely loving your content ... on my last two trips away I kept seeing shots that I thought needed a 100-400 for, and having got on on MPB I'm now dying to get away again and use it! I love the semi-abstract possibilities it offers, and was really struck by your moving water shots - there's so much possibility with it!
They are very versatile and a long lens really needs to be part of every nature photographers kit, for sure. Shame they aren't cheap! Thanks for the support, it means a lot having you join the community here. new video being posted tomorrow :)
You're killing me with the 100 ISO and getting such wonderfully sharp captures holding that camera with one hand!
I'm looking at going from a DSLR to mirrorless for that reason alone!!
Certainly wouldn’t be possible without the image stabilisation. Could never go back to a DSLR. Thanks :)
Dam I miss New Zealand
Great tips and images Will, your a legend for offering Raw files for people stuck at home in ISO that can’t get out and shoot
Thanks, craig! Enjoy!
Thank you for the tips. The advice on panning in the water opens up a whole new world!
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
Great informative video Will. I struggled to understand why I was getting soft images until you mentioned the atmosphere playing part in it. Thank you!!
Right on! Certainly can be a pain sometimes that’s for sure. Thanks mate.
I really appreciate the real world atmosphere of your videos ... and the fact that you don't process the sh1t out of the results. I'm getting a bit tired of images that 'pop'.
thanks daniel!
awesome Will, liven the dream mate in awesome aotearoa, love the coast and fiordland
Great video, Will! So calm and peaceful. Love the way you hang out! The only thing that is freaking me out is that you drive on the wrong side of the road. Lol :)
Haha thanks Maxim!
Just found Your channel and I’ve been thoroughly enjoying your videos. Keep up the great work and your images make me want to visit New Zealand!
Thank you!
Just came across your channel via a podcast you did on "The Landscape Photographer". Great video. In my collection over the years, some of my favorite landscape photos are with a long lens. Your video does a great job of explaining it and showing the beauty of it. Thanks for making this video.
Thanks a lot Steve. It definitely allows us to capture the landscape in a completely different way. Thanks mate.
Your images are epic!
Thanks a lot mate! Appreciate your support on the channel :)
Yeah, I'm with you. I still have my 70-200 but I never use it anymore. I always carry my 100-400. Stunning locations there William. Enjoyed the video.
Thanks for sharing
Interesting/engaging video - like the water panning segment, must give it a try.
Go for it!
Fabulous again, Will! Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Stunning. Thank you for the raw files.
Enjoy!
Super video. Very informative. Thanks for the tips Looking forward to putting them in to practice..
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful video Will! Thanks for the helpful tips.
My pleasure!
Great video, camping gear was also useful as I'm currently building a list of gear to purchase with NZ in mind
Great to hear!
Love those water shots
Hi Will, thank you for the really useful tips and advice... and for the footage of your drive through the stunning New Zealand landscape, I do appreciate those clips. The part about the atmosphere is a good reminder because it's easy to forget that possible impact. It's really interesting to see all your settings for the different scenes and light, and the captures of water movement with a llong lens too. Thanks also for sharing the raw files!
My pleasure. Thank you for the comment Caroline :)
Brilliant.
thanks mate!
Just found your channel. You present well with lots of useful information. Your audio sounds like it might be clipping. If you use FCPX, check out the Adaptive Limiter audio tool. I find it works well. I was touring around your way in January. Beautiful place. ✌️🙏
Thanks mate. I've since upgraded the microphone and getting better results. It's been a pain though! Cheers :)
Thanks for a very timely and useful vid, Will. I recently picked up a 70-200 (well, actually an APS-C zoom that is approximately the equivalent) but haven't had much chance to use it yet. This vid was packed with good insights.
Awesome. Hope you can get out there soon!
Great tips and nice pics!
Glad you liked it!
Fabulous video for the Sony 100-400. I love this lens and you have inspired me to be more experimental with landscapes. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge. Sue Martin
Thanks Sue!
Really massively helpful and loved the location. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks to Nick Page I’ve just discovered your work and liking it very much , love your explanations , nice and easy to understand
Thanks a lot Andrew!
@@WilliamPatinoPhotography my pleasure
I currently have a 10.5/f2.8 fisheye, 24mm/2.8,180mm/f2.8, 24-70/f/2.8, 90mm/f2.8 Macro, 80-200mm/f2.8, 150-600mm/f5-6.3. So my lenses are pretty much covered. I travel a lot around the US and do a lot of extended exposure, night shots & models. My main focus is nature (birds, mountains, rivers, etc.) for the last 26 yrs, I've just started with model photography about 3 yrs ago.
Awesome stuff!
Beautiful video. Really enjoyed. Can I ask where you got the ambient music from?
Artlist. Thanks.
Great stuff Will!
Thanks so much Greg!
Perfect timing!! My 100-400 G Master lens arrives in three days. Great video...thank you for posting. PS: If you need more snow, we have 10 inches on the ground here in Rochester, NY.
Awesome, thank you! Enjoy the new glass!!
Thank you very much for sharing nice video ! I miss NZ .^^
My pleasure, thanks mate!
God I miss Fiordland. Lived in Southland in my early 20s, stood in that same spot several times with my shitty Canon trying to get a good shot. Maybe I'll try again sometime haha
Haha. Yeah you have to come back :)
Yes! Thank you! And if we could also keep me away from any more coast vids till the snow goes away 🤣🤣
You bet!
That image at 7:47… f/29! I’m guessing for a somewhat abstract image any diffraction would go unnoticed.
Nice video, very nice images.
Exactly. Not worth being too concerned about on those types of images :)
Enjoyed you thoughts and examples on using telephoto for the intimate landscape details. That 1/focal length speed is pretty old hat these days as you said thanks to stabilisation - I regularly shoot 400mm (in 35mm terms) on my Olympus E-M1 handheld at 1/50 and the images are tack sharp. So nice to no have to carry a tripod. Will have to try your suggestion of panning with water flow to generate a bit of ICM effect.
In camera stabilisation completely changed my workflow. With the smaller sensor on those Olympus, I was able to get 1 second exposures tack sharp on the wide angle. Amazing. Thanks for the support Mark!
The only issue I have when shooting with my telephoto lens is related to the long hikes and the elevation gained. I use to shoot from summit to summit and I am usually very tired when I reach the top. Sometimes the lens feels so heavy that I can handhold it just a couple of seconds :D
Thanks William, great video as always!
Haha, I know the feeling! Definitely getting the heart rate down is essential for my handheld slow shutter workflow. Thanks for the comment mate.
Is the lens as sharp as the 70-200 IS II?
💕 so good
Thumbs up
Oh my gosh Will, some of those photos are amazing. I can see why you've moved to NZ.
The people are awesome too!
@@BenC20B If you say so Ben! lol
Thanks Viv. I hope you are doing well!
@@BenC20B ha, I've lived here all my life and find most people "clicky" and unfriendly unless your part of their group or a 5th generation "local" However the landscape photography is stunning and nowhere else on earth has such a diverse set of landscapes all within half a days driving distance of each other.
@@haydennettleton3272 I’m guessing you’re from the north island 😉
very informative William. Do you still actively use 2x extender with your 100-400?
Thanks Sam. Yes, I sure do. I recently made some seascape images with it, which are on the ‘new work’ section of my website. Thanks for stopping by :)
@@WilliamPatinoPhotography Thank you . Cheers mate.
Awesome vid Will. Question on tack sharp images handheld - I’m pretty new so I picked up a canon eos R which doesn’t have IBIS but my 100-400mm does (it’s still cheaper and smaller than the equivalent a pro like you uses) - my question is when I pixel peep, I feel like some of my backgrounds are still a bit soft. Trying back button focus while hand held (and a tripod too) but wondering if the lack of IBIS in my camera body could be contributing? I try to keep my shutter speed as fast as I can and try to remain as still as I can when shooting. Just wondering! Thanks
Hey mate, you're potentially zooming in on the pixels too far. Don't zoom so tight and just check the edging on any sharp objects and you should be able to see if it's sharp or not, at max 100% zoom on the computer. Zooming right into a tighter level isn't really the best way, especially on the camera screen which is not high enough resolution to show the pixel data. Hope that helps and makes sense.
@@WilliamPatinoPhotography that does help! Thanks for the quick reply. Jealous of where you live - the scenery is just incredible. Keep up the great work! Your channel is going to start taking off real soon. I enjoy your content quite a bit better than other folks who have a larger sub base.
@@ryancampion832 Thanks a lot brother!
nice
Thanks
Do you think they’ll come up with a gen 2 of this soon?
Hmm, who knows. It’s pretty good as it is. But I wouldn’t be surprised, considering they’ve just released the mark ii for the 24-70.
What happened to the raw files, none here?
07:12 I think the shutter speed is not 1/640?
You're right, it is a typo. Speed would have been around 1/5s. Thanks :)
Thank you, mind blowing picture really. changing my plan to get the Nikon 100-400mm instead of 70-200mm
Is this lenses good for video and photo both ?
Both!
I still can’t decide whether to go 70-200 with TeleX or 100-400 😂
Once you go 100-400, you don’t go back 😂
@@WilliamPatinoPhotography 😅 that’s what she said..
So nice mate. Love the video. Such an easy watch. Take care bro.
Hey bro. I'm based up in Napier Hawkes Bay and I've been binge watching your TH-cam the last few days. Learnt so much, thank you! Do you have any recommendations for boots/wet weather gear for these types of missions? I am going to start collecting some stuff to get ready. Cheers! Den
Hey, thanks Den! Really appreciate it! Hmm, not really to be honest, I'm pretty rough and typically just wing it with whatever I have at the time. A gore-tex jacket for rain is a must, I use waders for anything real wet or in rivers and a huge microfibre towel to cover the camera. For winter, layers is the key and a nice down jacket. Cheers :)
@@WilliamPatinoPhotography Legend mate. Thanks for responding! Also great webinar today.. I'm going to grab some of the learning for sure!!
Where was the location of the forest at 2:30? Looks wonderful! Love the shot at 10:30, haven't tried compressing like that.