Some good tips/reminders in this video - I think that practicing to build that muscle memory regarding speed of panning for different species of birds is also key. The swivel at the waist and not just the lens is also an important one.
Much appreciated video, Paul! Nothing like a refresher on BIF techniques and you have done it so well. It is always a challenge for anyone trying to capture that special moment of takeoff or landing, especially when waterfowl is the involved. Thank you for all your effort and presentation. All the best in 2024.
I was doing this sort of shooting in the river delta of central California on Sunday. Sandhill Cranes, Greater White-fronted Geese, Northern Shovelers… Thanks for this great video!
Hi Paul, I’m one of your subscribers from Portland, Oregon, USA. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos so thank you very much. Our weather in Oregon is probably similar to your weather this time of year with lots of cloudy skies, rain and fog. I’m focusing on capturing our migratory birds that are in the area this time of year and I’m using auto ISO which means lots of high ISO pictures. I’m curious how you post process for noise reduction, what tool(s) you use, and how you do it. Perhaps a topic for a future video?
I may do a video on this, possibly. I tend to increase noise reduction a little in Lightroom. I never use noise reduction software, but sometimes selectively reduce in photoshop.
If using the R6 and wide zone for focus would you turn off the animal tracking ? If not are you just limiting the tracking to the selected wide zone ? I think stopping down the lens a bit is a good tip. We all want clean high speed images, but maybe modern cameras are better than we are used to ?
Zone focus on the Sony System f8 for a flock in good light AFC 1/2000 sec at least. No need for OSS at over 1/2000 . Love Gadwall one of my favourite Ducks awesome 👍
Have you come across the Speedigimbal ? I bought one a while ago and use it quite a lot. My camera gear is very basic and nowhere near the weight of yours but I’ve seen videos of people using it with monster lenses etc.
Some excellent tips Paul, with lovely footage looks a very heavy lens for hand held! Keep up teaching us all 👏👏
thanks Paul. Yeah, pretty much all my footage is hand-held in slow motion. It's amazing to do that!
Good tips Paul - Thanks!
Some good tips/reminders in this video - I think that practicing to build that muscle memory regarding speed of panning for different species of birds is also key. The swivel at the waist and not just the lens is also an important one.
Great point. Different birds indeed will require a slightly different technique
Much appreciated video, Paul! Nothing like a refresher on BIF techniques and you have done it so well. It is always a challenge for anyone trying to capture that special moment of takeoff or landing, especially when waterfowl is the involved. Thank you for all your effort and presentation. All the best in 2024.
Many thanks for that Tom.
I will do for birds photography video. Thank your sharing video and birds photography tutorials and tips.
I was doing this sort of shooting in the river delta of central California on Sunday. Sandhill Cranes, Greater White-fronted Geese, Northern Shovelers… Thanks for this great video!
Sounds great. Those Cranes look really nice
Hi Paul, I’m one of your subscribers from Portland, Oregon, USA. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos so thank you very much. Our weather in Oregon is probably similar to your weather this time of year with lots of cloudy skies, rain and fog. I’m focusing on capturing our migratory birds that are in the area this time of year and I’m using auto ISO which means lots of high ISO pictures. I’m curious how you post process for noise reduction, what tool(s) you use, and how you do it. Perhaps a topic for a future video?
I may do a video on this, possibly. I tend to increase noise reduction a little in Lightroom. I never use noise reduction software, but sometimes selectively reduce in photoshop.
I spray and pray using the 500mm at F8 ......and using the center cross points (9) using a 1DX MK III and the 61 cross points ..... and it works......
Nice one. If it works, it works.
If using the R6 and wide zone for focus would you turn off the animal tracking ? If not are you just limiting the tracking to the selected wide zone ? I think stopping down the lens a bit is a good tip. We all want clean high speed images, but maybe modern cameras are better than we are used to ?
Yes I think the tracking is just within that zone.. but I'm actually going to check on that now. I do keep animal tracking ON,
Zone focus on the Sony System f8 for a flock in good light AFC 1/2000 sec at least. No need for OSS at over 1/2000 . Love Gadwall one of my favourite Ducks awesome 👍
Nice one. I agree - Gadwall are one of my favourites. It's that feather detail
I also like the Garganey but you don't see as many of those 👌@@PaulMiguelPhotography
Have you come across the Speedigimbal ?
I bought one a while ago and use it quite a lot.
My camera gear is very basic and nowhere near the weight of yours but I’ve seen videos of people using it with monster lenses etc.
It’s really quite difficult. Fortunately, I managed to do it a few months ago.