I absolutely love seeing my 2 favorite mentors together! There will always be people who view the world through a negative “lens”. You only get 1 life, why choose to be angry all the time? Personally I’m thrilled that 2 guys from across the world take their time to teach us and share their work! I always learn something watching both of you! The nature poet Mary Oliver says….go outside, be amazed, tell about it! Cheers!
These chat videos are just brilliant, I love the relaxed format with two great wildlife photographers together. They make a nice change from the regular gear reviews and educational content, though it’s still there. You are both fantastic, I’ve learned an incredible amount from you.
In order to criticize, you first need to learn to shoot at your level or better))) And only then))) But for now you need to be silent, listen and learn) Thank you for your work, Jan and Duade.
The joy that you both get taking photos is the reason I watch and subscribe to both your channels. Those people who have to leave negative comments should simply not subscribe or watch!
Both of you have helped me tremendously with my photographic journey, so a massive thank you and l look forward to lots more videos like this. Cheers Sheila, Hampshire, UK
Hey Guys, I have been a Nikon user for over 54 years, but I have enjoyed watching both of you individually for the last two years. But today was the first time I have had the opportunity to see both of you together in a chat. I enjoyed it so much, I had to go find the other chat on Jan’s channel. Consequently, I would enjoy and look forward to seeing both in another chat session. Bring it on guys, I can’t wait to see your next chat. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!❤
Thanks George, I appreciate the feedback and glad you found the first video as well. We will continue to make this style as long as people want to watch and listen. We both hope to shoot Nikon this year so that should be fun. Cheers, Duade
Civil?! Civil?! I'll give you civil! Just kidding. People that leave comments like that obviously have something going on in their world that brings out outbursts here. No one forces anyone to watch your channels, but the number of people that do is a great indicator that you're both doing something extremely helpful for a lot of people. Keep it up, lads.
Don’t get frustrated by negative comments. Both of your channels are amazing and I love watching your videos. I barely ever comment but you are both doing great. And I enjoy all your videos.
My most recent frustration. Me and a buddy (mate) got up at 2:00 am, drove 3-1/2 hours to arrive with beautiful light, where a few snowy owls have been photographed. We found one sitting doing nothing. It was very cold and windy . I was wrestling with a 600 F4 on a monopod and the wind was shaking it all over the place and we were freezing. We watched that owl for oh I guess about an hour. We decided to move on to see if we could find some better action. There were other owls in the area that we saw flying. When we returned to the original spot there were a number of photographers all with amazing shots. The owl has put on an epic show up on a nice perch flying right at them for some amazing flight shots . Me and my buddy were so happy for them 😭
Thanks for sharing mate, I have a very similar story to this that will haunt me forever, I went on a sub antarctic trip to photograph Albatross and Penguins, I really wanted to capture the unique Albatross courtship dance. I waited for hours in the wet and cold but nothing happened. I decided to go and photograph something else. You can guess what happened as soon as I left, yep they displayed :-( I guess its a good reason to go back ;-) Cheers, Duade
Great Video Guys, Love this chat from you two its great would love to see more of this more often its great its almost like a podcast that i'm talking and agreeing with you guys across the table, I love how the passion really does shine through the videos and it really does resonate with me as I look up you two almost like online mentors and teachers although I am already knowledgeable with this subject I always like to learn and hear more no matter what and even the whole thing about the camera picking it up and smiling it really does relate with me, and its great to see and hear such helpful tips and tricks and also just the layout of the video being relaxing, Can't wait to see more! Happy 2025 🥳 can't wait to see more to come Daude & Jan! Cheers Fin. 🐦 Also Daude or anyone had any experience or with the Canon 500mm F4 IS II with the Canon R7 Thanks 🙌
G'day Fin, thank you so much for the support, I apprecaite it. Glad to hear you enjoy the format of the chats. The 500 f4 IS II is a great lens and I have used it on the R7. The lens does seem to engage the IS the entire time which can be offputting but it happens on all mirrorless bodies for some reason. The IQ out of the lens is great. The R7 does have some AF inconsistencies and has rolling shutter so sometimes using EFCS is the better option if you dont mind the shutter sound. I think the R7II will hopefully be a big improvement. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks mate that's great to hear that the IQ is good and yeah hopefully the R7II will improve the af inconsistencies and the warping and wobbling. 🙏
Wonderful conversation, Gentlemen. Thank you for teaming up for this type of interaction. Very informative, and fun to hear the give and take. Cheers from Canada.
Great video, thanks! I‘m not even a bird photographer, just a gear nerd taking pictures of his kids. Love what both of you are doing in the wild and on TH-cam.
I love both of your channels and look to them for information and inspiration. Thank you for taking the time to put videos that help others with a love of photography and wildlife photography.
My thoughts about purchasing an R1 is though I’m certainly no professional,we only live once. There’s a lot of things a person can spend their money on and have little to show for it. A great camera will also capture memories and moments a person will always have. I’ve been doing photography now for about 18 months and I actually enjoy it. Life is always full of regrets,however one should never regret NOT doing something they’re passionate about. I absolutely appreciate all of the insight and information you guys provide,believe me it’s truly inspiring and helps keep the passion of photography burning in my heart especially when I see the wonderful results you are able to capture.
G'day Duade & Jan, I was delighted not having to wait months (or years) before seeing you chat together again 😀 Really enjoyed this fun episode 👍 I'm not so surprised Jan went beyond a million shots per year .. As a total amateur not even shooting every week, I nearly averaged 100k images per year with my R5. And I fear with the R5ii it will be way to easy to beat that number 🙈 It's only a shame the few shutter count tools don't note the difference between ES count and MS/EFCS count .. and the bigger chains buying and selling second hand gear seem to assume huge repair costs are needed beyond a total of 75k images .. which is really B$ these days.
Yes, it's so strange when people ask what the shutter count is on my R5's I'm trying to sell and then don't believe me when I said it will be less than 10k, cause I don't use MS
Thanks mate, yes, we hope to put these out on a semi regular basis. Yep, shutter count is not really that relevant on modern mirrorless if you use ES all the time. Cheers, Duade
I watch both of your videos, all of your videos. The information you both provide is priceless. I see no need for anyone to provide negative feedback. So many times, you both are doing legwork that we as "watchers" do not have to. Keep on clicking on. :)
Another great video, Thanks Duade. Good to see you Jan both together again. Fun to hear you both chat about camera gear and bird photography. I think alternating on each channel is a great idea. My 2025 personal goal is to have more bigger/longer trips to shoot bird photos out of state. I did one last year and had a blast. Hoping it happens more often. Planning now.
I love your chat with each other! It touches on so many things. I think also when we as photographers that share our images, people think we just go out and and knock out a ton of bangers in one sitting. Not realizing that we share only the ones we are proud of and leave out 1737838 bad ones that we took while waiting around for 3 hours. 😂 Seeing photos online can really give a person the perspective that pro photographers ONLY take good photos.
It was wonderful listening to the two of you (especially Duade) talking about dreams and goals as well as frustrations. I'm not a Canon or Nikon shooter but I still came away from this chat session feeling very enriched. I think there's just something inspiring and enlightening to hear two great bird-photographers such as yourselves talk about your shooting styles, etc. and to know that you're NOT trying to sell something.
For me, it's being immersed in nature. Patience, just like in fishing is key. 10 fps with my Nikon z9 is enough as not to overload with too many images. I'm happy with a few keepers amongst 800 shots in a usual day. Great video guys 😊
I try to view outings as a great day out even without photography. It can be a mental and physical challenge packing gear for a week long trip into the Canadian wilderness, fighting heat, or cold, or flies, and getting up at 4 am, only to paddle 6hrs and get diddly. But then, I’ll just stop paddling, many kilometers away from the nearest human, and look around me. Sometimes there’s not a single sound except a little sigh of wind in the trees and the scene is hearbreakingly beautiful. It’s soul altering. 🙂
I’m praying the upcoming Nikon Z9II includes a wiping feature. I have a tendency to fill up a 1Tb card in a few hours. I consider that part of my work ethic. It is a lot more work to edit it than it is to shoot it, but that’s what it takes. Jan has the right attitude about shooting for those images that no amount of anticipating or planning can account for- and Jan’s results speak for themselves. Duade’s results, too. If Duade’s erstwhile critic was a photographer who could do as well or better, then I suspect he/she would have more class than to talk that kind of smack. Those of us who are openminded and are eager to learn have as much to gain, or more, from the mistakes or frustrations or obstacles you two share with us as we do from your successes.
Thanks for the wonderful comment Christopher, we appreciate it. Yes, learning from our mistakes is how we grow. I just must have a lot of growing to do as I am always making mistakes. ;-) Cheers, Duade
Enjoy seeing the two of you together, great job. With respect to rating photos, I have a habit of sometimes jumping around when reviewing photos so I have started using "1" for images I have reviewed but rejected. In the past when I didn't rate an image I wasn't sure if it was because I rejected it or skipped over it without looking. When I am done with a folder I just delete the "1"s. It is always good to hear what others do because generally there is not one right answer or way of doing things.
Thanks, totally agree, I think the key is having a system that works for you and enabled you to cull and sort so that you are not resentful of the process. This enables you to enjoy yourself in the field bit more knowing you have a way to deal with all the photos. Cheers, Duade
Your videos are very interesting. Two intellectuals who became world-class professionals, I wish you a million subscribers. Greetings from Russia! It's good that Duad honestly told about overheating of R5 mark ii. On R7 and R6 mark ii there is no such thing.
Simply BRILLIANT. Love the format and the information that flows so freely, and the fact that we all make mistakes. What is also very evident is the fun you get and the fun you engender. I'm inspired to get out more often and bag some more shots. It simply makes me happy.
My interest in photography began in 1977 with a film OM1 and has progressed to my latest camera the R6. My biggest challenge has been the switch from making every shot count to using burst mode then having the patience to sift through all the images. As to those people who denigate those using burst by the expression "spray and pray", don't understand what value burst has for those very short time behaviours as Jan described. Macro has been my main area of focus (pun intended) but you gentleman have inspired me to do more bird photography, however my ultimate goal, while it has wings its not a bird, the Richmond River Birdwing.
Thanks for sharing your journey, it's inspiring to see how photography has evolved for you. I need to try out Macro at some point, so much we don't see with the naked eye. Cheers, Duade
Hey Jan, before I forget, I just wanted to thank you again for the heads up on the BIG price increase with Adobe. Even after you mentioned, I still almost let it get by me.... But took care of that this morning with 3 days to spare :) You saved me $60 ! TYSM :) For anyone here who missed that, the cutoff is Jan. 15th. Until then, you can buy it for $9.99 a month with a 1 yr subscription. But the monthly charge will go up from $9.99 to $14.99 ! Skill ? Ehhh... I just want a great shot :) lol I used to say I'd rather be the luckiest angler holding the lake record, than the "best angler" who got skunked :) lol I take somewhere around 200 shots, for each shot I actually use. 300 to 500 for 1 to make it to my Flickr page. Great video guys :) Thank you :)
Thanks Chris, yes, good reminder re the Adobe price increase. I just want everyone to enjoy their photography, however they shoot. The less judgement and the more support the better. Cheers, Duade
Happy 2025 to both of you and please don't sway from what you enjoy and join the You Tube slog, the whole enjoyment of watching your channels is because of your enthusiasm of what you are doing and sharing with us. Don't jump into the "hamster wheel" because your creativity and enthusiasm will be lost.
Very good video guys. I recently went on a bird photography trip to Ecuador and took over 30,000 photos in 10 days. I had never taken so many photos in a single trip and I still haven't had time to edit them all, but I was happy, because there were so many incredible species and excellent photo opportunities. I remember wanting to take a photo of the Sword-billed Hummingbird in flight and I noticed that at one of the feeders the bird was visiting more, but always very quickly. I chose my position and waited. I missed photos of several other species, but I focused on the photo I wanted to take of this species, which has always been a dream for me. After a few attempts and a long wait I managed to take the photo I had always dreamed of, with the Sword-billed Hummingbird in flight and with the focus completely sharp. I was very happy. I am very happy with my R7 and I think I will keep it for many years. I am very happy with the photos I have taken and I have photographed people, macro and landscapes with it, in addition to the birds.
G'day, Tomaz, thanks for the feedback, I appreciate your support and taking the time to comment. Glad to hear you love your R7 and took some amazing shots. I would love to see the Hummingbird shot if you have time, please email to duade.paton@gmail.com Cheers, Duade
Nice to see you guys working together, love these videos. Personally, i'm still hoping and anxiously awaiting the variable extender.. That would be a game changer!
Great stuff guys, was a pleasure listening to you both again. I've really enjoyed the last two videos done in this style. Looking forward to the next one and whatever else you both have lined up for our viewing pleasure this year. All the best.
My change for 2025 is to stop trying to edit all the filmstrip. I now cull before in import to folder. Import into lightroom where then grade 1 to 5. Keep 4and 5. Then work the best few in Photoshop. Before it was done in lightroom and then sync the setting across the burst i had taken and left disappointed. No longer spend less time in photoshop producing better pictures. Keep up the content, enjoy it all even if it is not always relevant to me and my Nikon. Bring it all on.
Great change. I would always advocate to only editing the very best photos and typically only 1-2 of the same or similar scene. That will give you more time for each individual image and much better results overall.
Agree with Jan - prefer to have more images to go through than not having them to select the "great" image, it's only time....and remember how much time you put into traveling to and from a location
I subscribe to both of your channels and think the two-person format is great - as per the one Jan does with Glen Bartley as well. Excellent format. As far as negative & destructive comments go - simply, don't give them "oxygen". I'm off on a few trips this year and will try to fit in as much bird photography as I can. I am interested in how you manage your SSD,s and backup while traveling and how you integrate all your photos back into your systems when you return home. I know Jan doesn't use Lightroom Classic catalogs but I do and I am interested in how to best and simply manage that while away and when I return. Might you guys consider this in a video in the future? Looking forward to the next edition of your combined video.
Thanks Graeme, I usually take a portable HD and a laptop but it can get tricky managing all the files that is for sure. I must admit I have not been on a trip recently due to my personal circumstances so Jan is probably better to answer that but I will try and find out what he does for a future episode. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, Really like these chats and getting both of your views, you have both convinced me to use higher FPS coming from a 7d ii and a 5DS I thought that higher FPS and pre-capture weren't needed, however after my 3 days a the wetlands (which I absolutely loved but could off done better, although it was one of my first birding days) and now having these features I am certainly going to be using them especially as I am after a Robin in flight. I don't mind going out in any weather and if I don't get a decent image (most times I don't) I usually learn something and its not often that I don't enjoy myself regardless off the photography discipline and I certainly struggle getting enough bird photography fitted in.
Thanks for sharing mate, yes, it can be annoying going through images but sometimes you get one you didnt realise and that is always a bonus. Cheers, Duade
@@jan_wegener I always like a challenge, however just some decent bird pics would do to be honest, I do have a few nice puffin ones, meeting Duade really really motivated me to improve his and your advice, pics and enthusiasm is superb. Your channels are excellent please keep it up.
Yesterday I had an advantage due to the full buffer. I put my R6 II in my bag in drive mode H+. The camera was on and the shutter button was pressed in the pocket. The buffer saved me from hundreds of additional black images. ;-)
Please keep up the double appearances - really enjoyable and informative. Would love comments on whether either of you use a circular polarizar - mine is permanently affixed primarily to reduce leaf sheen here in beautiful Colombia.
Thanks David, we appreciate the feedback. I don't think either of use filters at the moment. I find they can reduce IQ but understand there are some very high quality ones out there and they can create different looking images in regards to glare and reflections. Cheers, Duade
Love this type of more casual talk. It gives lots of information in a way that it is easy to process. To the R7, i own one and use it as my main camera. With the R7 II coming i would say the best option is to wait forever the release of the R7 II. Buying new cameras shortly after release means you dont really know much about the camera and it perks. When waiting you can get reviews of others and then decide. An other upside of waiting is that the R7 Mark I will drop in price as soon as the Mark II is available to purchase. Also the used market Price will drop.
Was waiting forever for the R7.2 or any good Nikon crop... couldn't wait any longer, bumped up from Olympus EM5.3 to OM1.2. Likely what I was looking for will be available soon but will enjoy the OM for a while.
Living in San Antonio, Texas it does get warm here. In Studio I have to turn on the ceiling fan to keep it cooler in the room which helps R5II or other cameras from overheating. Now I use the computer to record the sessions so I am not recording internally but sending the information through the HDMI which helps the cameras perform better.
Jan, Duade, it’s always a pleasure watching you guys together, as you help everyone become better photographers, no matter what gear people use. Everyone will become thrilled when using the info they learned from the too of you out in the field. I for myself have become better, and find I’m just in my own little world getting wildlife pictures, people wished they had taken, no matter what gear they use. It’s the thrill and enjoyment, I get when I’m out, and I find I’m at peace with myself seeing God’s creatures doing what they do every day. I just happen too capture just that one moment in time to always remember the thrill of why I’m there. Always looking forward seeing you both have fun in your ventures together or alone. Brian
Thanks, yes, we are lucky to have so many Aussies involved in birding and photography. I guess living in teh lucky country helps ;-) I hope to use some Nikon gear this year, a D500 mirrorless would be great, also the Z9II hopefully. Cheers, Duade
There’s two types of photographers when it comes to holding down the shutter and taking hundreds of photos. The first does it the hope that they might just get something that’s a good out of it. This is the classic “spray and pray” and this photographer may luck out every now and again and get a good photo. Then there’s the photographer that see’s a great opportunity, because of the lighting, subject matter, the action and the interaction between subjects. This photographer will regularly come away with great photos.
Camera companies wouldn't be putting these high frames per second functions if they didn't expect photographers to actually use it. Nothing wrong with doing that. It's a function that obviously is a marketing point for these companies.
Thanks for another marvellous video. I echo a previous comment in that I would not buy the R7 now. I use it exclusively currently and have hit my frustration limit with the variable autofocus. I end up taking thousands of photos, not because I'm trying to capture the right moment, but simply because it's necessary in order to get some in focus photos. This is despite using the Canon RF 100-500 L lens -- the autofocus is just too variable on the R7 especially for distant subjects. When we're this close to the R7 mark II (assuming it fixes this issue which is by no means a guarantee) it makes sense to wait and avoid the frustration.
I really enjoy these videos with you two, very good information and pleasing to listen to. I hope that you both decide to continue doing these! Thanks Jan and Duade!
I think you guys have it right. I personally love going out and seeing wildlife. I also like that unique experience you get, when you see that more intimate perspective thru the view finder.
Very entertaining and informative at the same time. Can't wait to see you together again. Unqualified comments reveal more about the writer than about you. You two are absolutely amazing!!!!!
This one is another joy to watch. :) The 'burst' comment prompted me to reflect on our priorities with our photography. The performance capabilities and results the evolving technologies can provide can also create dilemas for some photographers - a kind of 'who really got that shot?' as we become able to capture images that previosuly would not have been possible, or probably very unlikely. A photographer that is fully aware of all that is happening between ourselves, in the camera, and the subject, these are the ones that the honest and knowledgable among us might previously favor to 'luck', knowing and admitting to ourselves and others that they were at least in part by chance. We were 'there' and ready in every way we could be, but especially in action photography it turns out the moment we would select as 'perfect' escapes use because that moment lasts for only a very short time - so short it falls between when we press the shutter and when a image is actually recorded. We may not even see the moment when it occurs - a blink of the eye, so to speak. With the faster frame rates of todays cameras, the chances of capturing the perfect moment, or at least having more choices of which moments are captured in greatly increased. That really perfect moment may still be missed, but the differences between one shot, and five or six fps vs. todays performance is dramatic. It comes with an expense that pales with the cost of acquiring the capability - the time it takes later to review all those captured moments and select out the best of them. That is a trade off between the possibility of getting the shot you really want, including ones you didn't see at the moment it was captured, and a practical assurance of not even getting close to what you wanted - but it was there. That seems like simply a trade-off in time and how you want to use it. That choice could understandably be very different between someone for which this is a hobby and one that does it professionally and one who consider time and success. But also, there is the artiste, for whom everything the camera does now is something taken away from them, their knowledge and experience and technical experience, and how that translates into what they can claim as an influence in the resulting image. When a capability in our cameras can do something that is essentially impossible for us to duplicate repeatedly, it makes sense that we look at how we can evolve to use it, to get images we could not, or problably would not have gotten otherwise. These are images we can share with others, in some case images no one would be able see otherwise. Fast fps and burst capabilities are a significant enhancement that can really pay off in results and, as with many other capabilities, it pays to understand the tradeoffs and then make choices as you encounter the right situation for using them. You have demonstrated this, as with so many other subjects, some people have a predisposition that misses the real point, and they are inclined to fully consider what is presented to them, and might be in their best interests. Happy New Year!
Two of my three favorite TH-camrs) The third one is Fabian Fopp. Thanks guys for your content. It's always a pleasure to watch you both. It's both useful and fun. Thanks!
How exciting!! Two of my top favorite creators together! TH-cam needs more chill conversations like these, so thank you. I'm glad you're able to ignore the tight-arse comments. Happy people leave happy comments....I agree with Jans about not trusting my culling in real-time. I tend to find gems years later but at the time of seeing it, I didn't find as much value in at the time. Thank you both again!
Thanks Juliette, you are too kind and we really enjoy having these chats so it is a bonus others do as well. We will for sure keep it going as long as others want to listen. Next one will be on Jans channel probably early next month. Yes, I have probably culled some keepers over the years, it can be fun going back in time and finding hidden gems. Cheers, Duade
Duade and Jan - So great that you're doing these joint presentations, thanks! The insights are really valuable - it's so interesting to hear two top professionals sharing their thoughts. I've adopted your method of shooting a lot of images in each session; good culling software makes it manageable. And it certainly gives me much better odds of capturing the best image. Look forward to your next one!
G'day Duade, Happy New Year to you and Jan. Just back from a holiday down in Tassie, and editing photos of a young Galah while listening to this video. To answer the question of "why do you take photos" you posed early in the video, I am getting so much enjoyment looking through these images I took rolling around uncomfortably on the grass shooting at eye level to the cute little Galah who didn't care about me watching it feeding. I remember how much fun I was having rolling around on the ground, cursing the autofocus not locking on, or cursing myself for just hitting the shutter button too late to capture a cool pose, or the pain of craning the neck to look through the viewfinder while prostrate. But all the time I was thinking how cool it is to get so close to what most people would think was an amazing bird to even lay eyes on, and laughing as the young bird played and raised its immature crest. I also spent some time with Eastern Rosellas just near Hobart CBD, just getting close to these flighty fellows and earning their trust, then being able to shoot from close range was very enjoyable indeed. I haven't done much birding of late, but this trip reinvigorated me to get back out there and photograph some of our amazing wildlife.
Thanks for sharing Mick, sounds like a wonderful time had and that is what it is all about. Congrats on enjoying yourself and getting some great memories. Cheers, Duade
Great video, i enjoy watching both of your channels, thanks for this! You mentioned about why we do photography! For me, it is related to bad mental health and moments in my life that i felt that i couldnt of saved myself, unless i had started photography and getting out in nature. So for me, it has literally saved my life in ways. You also speak about people saying these things in comments that are quite rude in my eyes, but i couldnt agree more with what you have both said. It really resonated to me and i never forget the reason i am doing photography. Its great to see you publicly speak about it, as i think we can get lost in all the technology and photography jargon; to the point where we miss the actual reason we are all doing photography, in a subjective way. So thanks for mentioning this.😊
G'day, thanks for the feedback, and sharing your story. I think many of us find photography for the same reasons. I also find photography helps my mental health and just gives my brain a break, when I'm in the field I literally escape to this peaceful state that is hard to replicate any other way. Cheers, Duade
Really an enjoyable video this mates, and looking forward to the next. About the rude comments. I think people that gives comments like that are people that are jealous, or think they are the best in the world. I too take a looot of photos when i am out photographing, but only keep 5, maximum 10% of them on a good day. And if i get one or two that i edit, then i am very satisfied. A thing that frustrate me a lot, is if i stay in a place, trying to get a shot, and a car passing honking at me, scaring away the birds,. Or some people comes start speaking in the wrong moment, exactly when the action starts. I still have some birds here in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, that i haven"t managed to get a photo of, so that is one of my goals for this year. And some of this birds are very difficult to see, but if it is one thing i have a looooot of it's patience, so waiting is no problem. Often sit in the same place 3-5 hours, without getting what i want. But i know that in the end, it will work out even if it can take many days and sometimes weeks. Like when i managed as the first person in history to photograph the jaguar here in this state. I was sitting out in the cold and humid nights for many many weeks every night, and yes it can get very cold here hehehe. But when you finally manage to get what you wished for, you forget all the "suffering" you have gone trough. Only problem was that i got totally obsessed with it, so i continued, and spend around 2000 hours with it, but also managed to photograp more 4 individuals during that time. So it was worth it for sure. Once again thanks for a great video from you mates, and wishing you both a wonderful week. Cheers, Bjoern
G'day Bjoern, it sounds like you and Jan would get along perfectly, so much dedication and patience. But as you say when it comes off it is incredible. Also almost like meditating in a way being out in the field. I would love to see your images you took, email me at duade.paton@gmail.com Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Good evening mate. At lest it's evening here in Brazil now hehe. Yes being out in the nature, is for me the best medicine against all kind of stress and pure medicine for the head. Thank's for wanting to see my photos, and of course i will send them to you. I am traveling exactly now, but when i am back home i will send them. Cheers, Bjoern
With comments I think you have to remember that not everyone speaks English asa first language and so their style can be quite direct, and even those who are native speakers may be very artistic take great photos but not be literate. Good luck with the race to 100k!
Great video and my 2 favourite photography You Tubers together again. Big frustration this morning: I had my camera set up on a tripod to video a kingfisher delivering food to it's chicks in a nest hole and waited for a couple of hours and the morning sun came through the trees shining straight into my lens just as the bird was visiting ruining the image quality. Still I learn't from this and going again tomorrow and will place the camera in a better spot Cheers
yest another very enjoyable video! and I love the very human, good-natured side that sets your videos apart. As for negative feedback, whatever we do, there's always some - is it worth trying to understand: not really, a lot of time and energy most often wasted not to improve the problem...
Frustrating moments as the cameras have improved, they are more prevalent. Canon R3&R5 lockups requiring battery removal during early firmware, the slowdown leading up to a lockup, that focus subject going to the wrong person, animal, car. Love this discussion format, great stuff.
Great to see you both again - happy new year! As for me, I have been lucky to capture shots of the Swift Parrot, Regent Honeyeater and Paradise Riflebird (one of my best) this year here in Queensland (not to mention my favourite, a Dusky Langur mother and baby in southern Thailand, my very favourite). However, many of my shots have been snatched (difficult not to with Swift Parrots!) and in 2025 I would like to get more considered shots. I do have health issues with carrying a tripod or monopod but am spoilt by the OM1ii/ 150-400TC combo so don’t need camera support when walking. However, maybe it’s time to sit in a hide for a few hours on occasion. Although getting down on the ground for waterbird shots really would be beyond me - I would need two fit guys to get me upright again! Happy shooting in 2025 everyone.
G'day, Robert, thanks for the feedback, congrats on getting those species, I still need many of those. Sounds like you are enjoying the Olympus kit which is great. Cheers, Duade
Wow, the million pics discussion was fantastic. So far, it would be the best pearl of wisdom for 2025. I fully agree, the hypocrisy of people claiming that all their images are great is laughable. Can't deny that spay and pay (oops) is a great strategy for wildlife, but at that level, what impresses me the most is not taking that many shots, but triaging and deleting them.
I enjoyed the comment about burst shots and wiping. Seemed a bit harsh. The only reason I don’t do a huge amount of burst shots is having to trawl through them all. I also know that I would need to do more and faster bursts if I wanted to get a decent bird in flight shot.
I really enjoy both your channel’s. To be honest I am neither a birder nor a wildlife photographer. I am a hobbyist photographer who mainly shot while on vacations, holidays, and spending time with the grandkids. I subscribe to both your channels for the shear enjoyment and knowledge I get from your channels. Looking forward to your next videos.
great video with your casual chat format. for those that remember film cameras, i think the success ratio was 1 winner per hundred images. and finding that image took so much time with the contact sheet, light desk and loupe. so we thought more than twice before shooting 100 images. and considering the cost, today’s shooting is a breeze. a few thousand images per shoot is nothing and costs only time. thank you for insight on photo gear. certainly beats me doing all the testing. looking forward to more videos from both of you. regards.
Thanks for the comment George, yes, I can only imagine what it was like on film. I am old enough to remember shooting film but I only ever shot on budget cameras that someone else developed. Cheers, Duade
A delight to see you both together sharing your thoughts. One of the frustrating thing that I faced yesterday was buffering on R7 but a little different. For the primary sd card slot, I use a fast card and the secondary I use one of my older cards. The primary I have set for CRAW and secondary as JPEG with simultaneous writing as a redundancy. Even though shooting at short bursts, I noticed buffering, probably because the secondary card was slow to write.
I get accused of Spray and Pray.. but the skill then also comes with selecting the great shot. Culling with XN View MP is brilliant wiith Duades video has been a game changer
My first swappable lens camera was the Panasonic G9 micro four thirds. I purchased it in 2018. At the time, I was mostly a filmmaker with ocassionally photography. It was good for a hybrid camera for my needs. However, when I was trying to get the best bargain deal possible, I didn't know at the time, purchasing on Ebay would result in me receiving a "Grey Market" camera made for sale only in Australia. When I received it, I noticed it on the box right away. I thought back then, that's cool, as long as it works just fine, and it did. I thought to myself, I'll just pretend that I'm filming and taking photos in Australia, haha! When it came time to get it repaired due to the main board shorting out from using an external battery too powerful for it, no repair shop in the U.S. would work on it. Luckily, I was able to purchase a replacement main board from Hong Kong that was brand new, and I was able to repair it myself. It took me a good 4 to 5 months before anyone would purchase it refurbished for a fair price. I upgraded to the Panasonic S5iix, which is the only one on the market that meets all my needs. Maybe one day, I'll get out to Australia for some wildlife photography, pending enough money saved up. It would be cool to meet both of you and go on a wildlife photoshoot. That would be pretty amazing!
Thanks for sharing your experience, grey market was huge here for a number of years and still is to an extent, but now Canon offers a 5 year local warranty I think people are willing to pay a bit more for that peace of mind. Good on you for having the skills to fix your own camera. Cheers, Duade
I don't know if Gary Player was the first to say it, but he gets credit for it a lot..."The harder I work, the luckier I get." Occasionally a shot just sort of falls in your lap. But even when that has happened to me, I've looked back and realized that it was still the result of a lot of work to be in the right place at the right time. The thing I really hate when shooting birds are those days when it seems like all can get is butt shots, no matter what I try to do. I got one of the early R5II's, and had it overheat. I posted the report, just to try and help the community, and said that I sent it back because I just didn't want to deal with an ongoing problem. I took a LOT of flack from people, like I had made it up. I have a couple of friends who had some early issues, but kept theirs - but they got their cooling grips and it doesn't seem to be a major issue anymore. But I was still a little surprised to hear that Duade uses the R6II as his primary camera. I don't like to come to one person's YT channel and leave links to another. But I just saw an interview with Rudy Winston, who I'm sure you will recognize as the much-beloved Canon employee. I had heard that he had been "laid off" by Canon, and I don't know if he's back with the company. But in this interview he talks about the new AF capabilities and gives a lot of specifics. I think it's particularly good information for those who shoot birds. I hope you don't mind the link - I'll delete it if you do. th-cam.com/video/eIxK8B-_Kn8/w-d-xo.html
G'day, thanks for the feedback, and sharing your experience. I totally agree about that quote, the more you are out there the luckier you are. Once you learn behaviour and can start to predict what might happen it helps a lot. Yeah I tried the original R5 and R6 in the field and they just overheated so when the R6II came and it never overheated for me I have just stuck with it for video. I use the RF24-105 F/4 in the field and it does everything I need as a light kit. Inside I use a faster 35 1.4 which does have annoying focus shifting which I was hoping would be added as a lens that the camera can correct but maybe I need to get a better lens for inside. Thanks for the link re the AF, I will check it out. Cheers, Duade
It was never a resolution, but I made my own calendar with images I've taken over the year and sold it to friends and family. I wanted to print my work to see how it looks outside of a screen and this was the best way to attempt it. Turned out better than I imagined and also I learnt a lot about editing for prints and how to improve it.
Just started watching and I'm thrilled to see you guys together👌 Without watching yet, I just want to tell my experience. Started with the R8, and I think it's a decent/good camera. Tradet it in and upgraded to the R6MKII, which is almost perfect imho. Bought a R5, also because I started to do weddings and needed a second body. Appreciate the overall picture quality. But for low-light capability and because of the burst-mode, I usually use the R6MKII more for wildlife/birds. Since I wanted more reach, I've had a hard time deciding, but traded the R6MKII for the R7. After 3 months using the R7, I've sold it again and bought a R6MKII again, since the AF is way better and since I have the RF 200-800 reach isn't that big of an issue. Me personally, I would wait for the R7MKII. And if it had better AF and no rolling shutter, I would go for that.
Excellent video as usual. You guys rock and have helped me so much in my photography journey. Hey Duade, love your Regent Honeyeater cap, where can I get one? 🤔
I'm not a professional shooter so I put my R6-II through as much as it can handle. I tend to shoot in Duade's style of shooting in bursts. I've never ran out the buffer on either my R6-II or R7 shooting that way. It sounds like the R5-II needs that battery grip with the fan if you plan to do long videos. I've heard it's hard to get though. I'm excited to see what Canon will do with the R7 when the mark 2 comes out.
Great discussion. We have definitely all had times where we have gone out birding and got nothing. As Jan said if it is a known birding spot I find it best to go back when the weather is different, or a different time of day. Usually pays off.
Really great seeing the two of you together again. Very informative and entertaining video. PS: Grateful if you could do a review of the camera that wipes your $%^& for you. 😂
I'm personally looking to get the R7 mkii to compliment my R5. I'm hoping canon realizes how incredibly successful this camera would be if they approached it as a mini-R1. Solving it's rolling shutter and auto focus issues so that shooting exclusively in electronic shutter makes sense. I will keep my R5 as my primary body for landscapes and general purpose, but for wildlife and outdoor sports specifically I would love to marry it to my 100-500 as the ultimate lightweight action setup with an effective 160-800mm field of view at 7.1 aperture with near R1 focus performance. Fingers crossed canon gets it right this time.
I absolutely love seeing my 2 favorite mentors together! There will always be people who view the world through a negative “lens”. You only get 1 life, why choose to be angry all the time? Personally I’m thrilled that 2 guys from across the world take their time to teach us and share their work! I always learn something watching both of you! The nature poet Mary Oliver says….go outside, be amazed, tell about it! Cheers!
Well said
Absolutely!
G'day, thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
These chat videos are just brilliant, I love the relaxed format with two great wildlife photographers together. They make a nice change from the regular gear reviews and educational content, though it’s still there. You are both fantastic, I’ve learned an incredible amount from you.
Thanks for the feedback, I agree, we love doing these casual chats. Cheers, Duade
Thank you! That was our aim
Always fun to make videos together! We hope you will enjoy watching it. And we appreciate all comments, even the bad ones 😜
In order to criticize, you first need to learn to shoot at your level or better))) And only then))) But for now you need to be silent, listen and learn) Thank you for your work, Jan and Duade.
I can’t believed you said “f**k” - you are human after all 😉 Next video you need to have Duade use profanity too. Now that’s a challenge for 2025 🤣
Thanks mate, always a lot of fun and I am already looking forward to the next chat. Cheers, Duade
The joy that you both get taking photos is the reason I watch and subscribe to both your channels.
Those people who have to leave negative comments should simply not subscribe or watch!
Great to hear you’re liking our videos 😊
Glad to hear you enjoy the videos, Cheers, Duade
Good to see you both together again, alternating the channel is a good idea.
Looking forward to next installments
Thanks for the feedback Mark, yes, it is a nice format to chat about photography and hopefully answer peoples questions. Cheers, Duade
awesome :)
Both of you have helped me tremendously with my photographic journey, so a massive thank you and l look forward to lots more videos like this. Cheers Sheila, Hampshire, UK
Hey Guys, I have been a Nikon user for over 54 years, but I have enjoyed watching both of you individually for the last two years. But today was the first time I have had the opportunity to see both of you together in a chat. I enjoyed it so much, I had to go find the other chat on Jan’s channel. Consequently, I would enjoy and look forward to seeing both in another chat session. Bring it on guys, I can’t wait to see your next chat. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!❤
Thanks George, I appreciate the feedback and glad you found the first video as well. We will continue to make this style as long as people want to watch and listen. We both hope to shoot Nikon this year so that should be fun. Cheers, Duade
More to come, glad you enjoyed it George
Civil?! Civil?! I'll give you civil! Just kidding. People that leave comments like that obviously have something going on in their world that brings out outbursts here. No one forces anyone to watch your channels, but the number of people that do is a great indicator that you're both doing something extremely helpful for a lot of people. Keep it up, lads.
Don’t get frustrated by negative comments. Both of your channels are amazing and I love watching your videos. I barely ever comment but you are both doing great. And I enjoy all your videos.
Great to hear 😊
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Cheers, Duade
My most recent frustration. Me and a buddy (mate) got up at 2:00 am, drove 3-1/2 hours to arrive with beautiful light, where a few snowy owls have been photographed. We found one sitting doing nothing. It was very cold and windy . I was wrestling with a 600 F4 on a monopod and the wind was shaking it all over the place and we were freezing. We watched that owl for oh I guess about an hour. We decided to move on to see if we could find some better action. There were other owls in the area that we saw flying. When we returned to the original spot there were a number of photographers all with amazing shots. The owl has put on an epic show up on a nice perch flying right at them for some amazing flight shots . Me and my buddy were so happy for them 😭
Yes! I'd also be stoked for them :D
Thanks for sharing mate, I have a very similar story to this that will haunt me forever, I went on a sub antarctic trip to photograph Albatross and Penguins, I really wanted to capture the unique Albatross courtship dance. I waited for hours in the wet and cold but nothing happened. I decided to go and photograph something else. You can guess what happened as soon as I left, yep they displayed :-( I guess its a good reason to go back ;-) Cheers, Duade
Great Video Guys, Love this chat from you two its great would love to see more of this more often its great its almost like a podcast that i'm talking and agreeing with you guys across the table, I love how the passion really does shine through the videos and it really does resonate with me as I look up you two almost like online mentors and teachers although I am already knowledgeable with this subject I always like to learn and hear more no matter what and even the whole thing about the camera picking it up and smiling it really does relate with me, and its great to see and hear such helpful tips and tricks and also just the layout of the video being relaxing, Can't wait to see more! Happy 2025 🥳 can't wait to see more to come Daude & Jan! Cheers Fin. 🐦
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Daude or anyone had any experience or with the Canon 500mm F4 IS II with the Canon R7 Thanks 🙌
G'day Fin, thank you so much for the support, I apprecaite it. Glad to hear you enjoy the format of the chats. The 500 f4 IS II is a great lens and I have used it on the R7. The lens does seem to engage the IS the entire time which can be offputting but it happens on all mirrorless bodies for some reason. The IQ out of the lens is great. The R7 does have some AF inconsistencies and has rolling shutter so sometimes using EFCS is the better option if you dont mind the shutter sound. I think the R7II will hopefully be a big improvement. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks mate that's great to hear that the IQ is good and yeah hopefully the R7II will improve the af inconsistencies and the warping and wobbling. 🙏
it's the crossover we've all been waiting for!
Great to hear :)
Thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Wonderful conversation, Gentlemen. Thank you for teaming up for this type of interaction.
Very informative, and fun to hear the give and take.
Cheers from Canada.
Thanks Randy, it is always fun to chat, Cheers, Duade
Thanks Randy, glad you are enjoying this style
Great video, thanks! I‘m not even a bird photographer, just a gear nerd taking pictures of his kids. Love what both of you are doing in the wild and on TH-cam.
G'day, thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
I love both of your channels and look to them for information and inspiration. Thank you for taking the time to put videos that help others with a love of photography and wildlife photography.
Going out and capturing wildlife images is my happy place, keep up the great content!!!!
Awesome! Will do
Great video guys! I always appreciate your candor and the back and forth discussion between you two. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! Will do! Cheers, Duade
Will do, thanks Doug
My thoughts about purchasing an R1 is though I’m certainly no professional,we only live once. There’s a lot of things a person can spend their money on and have little to show for it. A great camera will also capture memories and moments a person will always have. I’ve been doing photography now for about 18 months and I actually enjoy it. Life is always full of regrets,however one should never regret NOT doing something they’re passionate about. I absolutely appreciate all of the insight and information you guys provide,believe me it’s truly inspiring and helps keep the passion of photography burning in my heart especially when I see the wonderful results you are able to capture.
well said!
G'day Duade & Jan, I was delighted not having to wait months (or years) before seeing you chat together again 😀 Really enjoyed this fun episode 👍
I'm not so surprised Jan went beyond a million shots per year .. As a total amateur not even shooting every week, I nearly averaged 100k images per year with my R5. And I fear with the R5ii it will be way to easy to beat that number 🙈
It's only a shame the few shutter count tools don't note the difference between ES count and MS/EFCS count .. and the bigger chains buying and selling second hand gear seem to assume huge repair costs are needed beyond a total of 75k images .. which is really B$ these days.
Yes, it's so strange when people ask what the shutter count is on my R5's I'm trying to sell and then don't believe me when I said it will be less than 10k, cause I don't use MS
Thanks mate, yes, we hope to put these out on a semi regular basis. Yep, shutter count is not really that relevant on modern mirrorless if you use ES all the time. Cheers, Duade
I watch both of your videos, all of your videos. The information you both provide is priceless. I see no need for anyone to provide negative feedback. So many times, you both are doing legwork that we as "watchers" do not have to. Keep on clicking on. :)
Thanks for the feedback Terry, Cheers, Duade
glad you are enjoying our videos!
It’s wonderful to see both of you again doing what you’re passionate about! I thoroughly enjoy every one of your videos.
awesome :)
G'day, thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Another great video, Thanks Duade. Good to see you Jan both together again. Fun to hear you both chat about camera gear and bird photography. I think alternating on each channel is a great idea. My 2025 personal goal is to have more bigger/longer trips to shoot bird photos out of state. I did one last year and had a blast. Hoping it happens more often. Planning now.
Thanks for the feedback mate, yes going on trips can be a lot of fun, seeing new species and new locations. Have fun and good luck, Cheers, Duade
Awesome collaboration guys, enjoy the chats and details :) well done look forward to the next ones :)
Thanks Alan, hopefully early next month on Jans channel. Cheers, Duade
I love your chat with each other! It touches on so many things. I think also when we as photographers that share our images, people think we just go out and and knock out a ton of bangers in one sitting. Not realizing that we share only the ones we are proud of and leave out 1737838 bad ones that we took while waiting around for 3 hours. 😂 Seeing photos online can really give a person the perspective that pro photographers ONLY take good photos.
Yep, it is a very small percentage that actually get shared and it is an important lesson to learn for sure. Cheers, Duade
It was wonderful listening to the two of you (especially Duade) talking about dreams and goals as well as frustrations. I'm not a Canon or Nikon shooter but I still came away from this chat session feeling very enriched. I think there's just something inspiring and enlightening to hear two great bird-photographers such as yourselves talk about your shooting styles, etc. and to know that you're NOT trying to sell something.
G'day, Mark, thanks for the feedback, it's great to hear that you enjoyed the video and the relaxed style of chatting. Cheers, Duade
For me, it's being immersed in nature. Patience, just like in fishing is key. 10 fps with my Nikon z9 is enough as not to overload with too many images. I'm happy with a few keepers amongst 800 shots in a usual day. Great video guys 😊
Maybe that’s why I always liked top water fishing and hard baits, it let me go fast and hard lol
I try to view outings as a great day out even without photography.
It can be a mental and physical challenge packing gear for a week long trip into the Canadian wilderness, fighting heat, or cold, or flies, and getting up at 4 am, only to paddle 6hrs and get diddly. But then, I’ll just stop paddling, many kilometers away from the nearest human, and look around me. Sometimes there’s not a single sound except a little sigh of wind in the trees and the scene is hearbreakingly beautiful.
It’s soul altering. 🙂
Yes, it can help to slow down and take in where we actually are when frustrations kick in
I’m praying the upcoming Nikon Z9II includes a wiping feature.
I have a tendency to fill up a 1Tb card in a few hours. I consider that part of my work ethic. It is a lot more work to edit it than it is to shoot it, but that’s what it takes. Jan has the right attitude about shooting for those images that no amount of anticipating or planning can account for- and Jan’s results speak for themselves. Duade’s results, too. If Duade’s erstwhile critic was a photographer who could do as well or better, then I suspect he/she would have more class than to talk that kind of smack.
Those of us who are openminded and are eager to learn have as much to gain, or more, from the mistakes or frustrations or obstacles you two share with us as we do from your successes.
Thanks for the wonderful comment Christopher, we appreciate it. Yes, learning from our mistakes is how we grow. I just must have a lot of growing to do as I am always making mistakes. ;-) Cheers, Duade
Enjoy seeing the two of you together, great job. With respect to rating photos, I have a habit of sometimes jumping around when reviewing photos so I have started using "1" for images I have reviewed but rejected. In the past when I didn't rate an image I wasn't sure if it was because I rejected it or skipped over it without looking. When I am done with a folder I just delete the "1"s. It is always good to hear what others do because generally there is not one right answer or way of doing things.
Thanks, totally agree, I think the key is having a system that works for you and enabled you to cull and sort so that you are not resentful of the process. This enables you to enjoy yourself in the field bit more knowing you have a way to deal with all the photos. Cheers, Duade
Your videos are very interesting. Two intellectuals who became world-class professionals, I wish you a million subscribers. Greetings from Russia!
It's good that Duad honestly told about overheating of R5 mark ii. On R7 and R6 mark ii there is no such thing.
thanks mate
Да, классные ребята. Тоже всегда смотрю их с удовольствием.
@@MrKotische Ты в группе Birdwatching в телеграме состоишь?
Simply BRILLIANT. Love the format and the information that flows so freely, and the fact that we all make mistakes. What is also very evident is the fun you get and the fun you engender. I'm inspired to get out more often and bag some more shots. It simply makes me happy.
My interest in photography began in 1977 with a film OM1 and has progressed to my latest camera the R6. My biggest challenge has been the switch from making every shot count to using burst mode then having the patience to sift through all the images. As to those people who denigate those using burst by the expression "spray and pray", don't understand what value burst has for those very short time behaviours as Jan described. Macro has been my main area of focus (pun intended) but you gentleman have inspired me to do more bird photography, however my ultimate goal, while it has wings its not a bird, the Richmond River Birdwing.
Thanks for sharing your journey, it's inspiring to see how photography has evolved for you. I need to try out Macro at some point, so much we don't see with the naked eye. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for sharing mate :)
Hey Jan, before I forget, I just wanted to thank you again for the heads up on the BIG price increase with Adobe. Even after you mentioned, I still almost let it get by me.... But took care of that this morning with 3 days to spare :) You saved me $60 ! TYSM :) For anyone here who missed that, the cutoff is Jan. 15th. Until then, you can buy it for $9.99 a month with a 1 yr subscription. But the monthly charge will go up from $9.99 to $14.99 !
Skill ? Ehhh... I just want a great shot :) lol I used to say I'd rather be the luckiest angler holding the lake record, than the "best angler" who got skunked :) lol I take somewhere around 200 shots, for each shot I actually use. 300 to 500 for 1 to make it to my Flickr page.
Great video guys :) Thank you :)
Thanks Chris, yes, good reminder re the Adobe price increase. I just want everyone to enjoy their photography, however they shoot. The less judgement and the more support the better. Cheers, Duade
Glad you got there in the end :D
Both of you, hit that 100K please! Great stuff…
Thanks Ian, I am sure we will both hit it sometime this year, a fun journey that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
Keep making great videos and keep sharing your knowledge/opinions. Your hardworking is appreciated, hope you both make 100K subscribers soon!!
Thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
thanks :)
Much more of this, please. Love to listen to you two while driving.
Great to hear Zoltan, Cheers, Duade
Happy 2025 to both of you and please don't sway from what you enjoy and join the You Tube slog, the whole enjoyment of watching your channels is because of your enthusiasm of what you are doing and sharing with us. Don't jump into the "hamster wheel" because your creativity and enthusiasm will be lost.
Same to you! We will stay strong 😅
Very good video guys. I recently went on a bird photography trip to Ecuador and took over 30,000 photos in 10 days. I had never taken so many photos in a single trip and I still haven't had time to edit them all, but I was happy, because there were so many incredible species and excellent photo opportunities. I remember wanting to take a photo of the Sword-billed Hummingbird in flight and I noticed that at one of the feeders the bird was visiting more, but always very quickly. I chose my position and waited. I missed photos of several other species, but I focused on the photo I wanted to take of this species, which has always been a dream for me. After a few attempts and a long wait I managed to take the photo I had always dreamed of, with the Sword-billed Hummingbird in flight and with the focus completely sharp. I was very happy. I am very happy with my R7 and I think I will keep it for many years. I am very happy with the photos I have taken and I have photographed people, macro and landscapes with it, in addition to the birds.
G'day, Tomaz, thanks for the feedback, I appreciate your support and taking the time to comment. Glad to hear you love your R7 and took some amazing shots. I would love to see the Hummingbird shot if you have time, please email to duade.paton@gmail.com Cheers, Duade
Love it, keep it coming guys. A good laugh!!
Great to hear, we will continue doing them. Cheers, Duade
Lots of fun too see you guys. For sure you can do it again.
Thanks, and we look forward to doing another soon on Jans channel. Cheers, Duade
This concept is brilliant!!! My two most favorite virtual mentors, TH-camrs, bird photographers are together! Keep it going guys!!! Thank you!!
G'day, Dale, thanks for the feedback, we will be sure doing more. Cheers, Duade
Nice to see you guys working together, love these videos. Personally, i'm still hoping and anxiously awaiting the variable extender.. That would be a game changer!
Thanks George, yes, that rumor has gone quiet recently, I agree having a built in 0, 1.4 and 2x would be fantastic. Cheers, Duade
don't we all, I wonder if they scrapped it?
Great stuff guys, was a pleasure listening to you both again. I've really enjoyed the last two videos done in this style. Looking forward to the next one and whatever else you both have lined up for our viewing pleasure this year. All the best.
Lovely! Glad you are enjoying them
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, Duade
I have been following both of you since early 2020. I have learned a lot and have the pictures to prove it. Thanks
My change for 2025 is to stop trying to edit all the filmstrip. I now cull before in import to folder. Import into lightroom where then grade 1 to 5. Keep 4and 5. Then work the best few in Photoshop. Before it was done in lightroom and then sync the setting across the burst i had taken and left disappointed. No longer spend less time in photoshop producing better pictures. Keep up the content, enjoy it all even if it is not always relevant to me and my Nikon. Bring it all on.
Thanks for the feedback, glad to hear you have a system that works for you. I hope to shoot some Nikon this year, Cheers, Duade
Great change. I would always advocate to only editing the very best photos and typically only 1-2 of the same or similar scene. That will give you more time for each individual image and much better results overall.
Agree with Jan - prefer to have more images to go through than not having them to select the "great" image, it's only time....and remember how much time you put into traveling to and from a location
I subscribe to both of your channels and think the two-person format is great - as per the one Jan does with Glen Bartley as well. Excellent format. As far as negative & destructive comments go - simply, don't give them "oxygen". I'm off on a few trips this year and will try to fit in as much bird photography as I can. I am interested in how you manage your SSD,s and backup while traveling and how you integrate all your photos back into your systems when you return home. I know Jan doesn't use Lightroom Classic catalogs but I do and I am interested in how to best and simply manage that while away and when I return. Might you guys consider this in a video in the future? Looking forward to the next edition of your combined video.
Thanks Graeme, I usually take a portable HD and a laptop but it can get tricky managing all the files that is for sure. I must admit I have not been on a trip recently due to my personal circumstances so Jan is probably better to answer that but I will try and find out what he does for a future episode. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, Really like these chats and getting both of your views, you have both convinced me to use higher FPS coming from a 7d ii and a 5DS I thought that higher FPS and pre-capture weren't needed, however after my 3 days a the wetlands (which I absolutely loved but could off done better, although it was one of my first birding days) and now having these features I am certainly going to be using them especially as I am after a Robin in flight. I don't mind going out in any weather and if I don't get a decent image (most times I don't) I usually learn something and its not often that I don't enjoy myself regardless off the photography discipline and I certainly struggle getting enough bird photography fitted in.
Thanks for sharing mate, yes, it can be annoying going through images but sometimes you get one you didnt realise and that is always a bonus. Cheers, Duade
Robin in flight, starting with a big challenge, huh? :D
@@jan_wegener I always like a challenge, however just some decent bird pics would do to be honest, I do have a few nice puffin ones, meeting Duade really really motivated me to improve his and your advice, pics and enthusiasm is superb. Your channels are excellent please keep it up.
Yesterday I had an advantage due to the full buffer. I put my R6 II in my bag in drive mode H+. The camera was on and the shutter button was pressed in the pocket. The buffer saved me from hundreds of additional black images. ;-)
That is one bonus I had not thought of :-) Cheers, Duade
Please keep up the double appearances - really enjoyable and informative. Would love comments on whether either of you use a circular polarizar - mine is permanently affixed primarily to reduce leaf sheen here in beautiful Colombia.
Thanks David, we appreciate the feedback. I don't think either of use filters at the moment. I find they can reduce IQ but understand there are some very high quality ones out there and they can create different looking images in regards to glare and reflections. Cheers, Duade
I use polariser when needed, but otherwise they may take up to 1 stop of light away, so I wouldn't;t leave them on all the time
Thanks guys - really appreciate the feedback.
Love this type of more casual talk. It gives lots of information in a way that it is easy to process.
To the R7, i own one and use it as my main camera. With the R7 II coming i would say the best option is to wait forever the release of the R7 II. Buying new cameras shortly after release means you dont really know much about the camera and it perks. When waiting you can get reviews of others and then decide. An other upside of waiting is that the R7 Mark I will drop in price as soon as the Mark II is available to purchase. Also the used market Price will drop.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
Was waiting forever for the R7.2 or any good Nikon crop... couldn't wait any longer, bumped up from Olympus EM5.3 to OM1.2. Likely what I was looking for will be available soon but will enjoy the OM for a while.
Living in San Antonio, Texas it does get warm here. In Studio I have to turn on the ceiling fan to keep it cooler in the room which helps R5II or other cameras from overheating. Now I use the computer to record the sessions so I am not recording internally but sending the information through the HDMI which helps the cameras perform better.
Thanks Randall, yes, I would use a ninja or external recorder if I was to film with the R52 again. I had just assumed it would be fine. Cheers, Duade
Yes, external recording is best, I always shoot to the Ninja
Jan, Duade, it’s always a pleasure watching you guys together, as you help everyone become better photographers, no matter
what gear people use. Everyone will become thrilled when using the info they learned from the too of you out in the field.
I for myself have become better, and find I’m just in my own little world getting wildlife pictures, people wished they had taken,
no matter what gear they use. It’s the thrill and enjoyment, I get when I’m out, and I find I’m at peace with myself seeing
God’s creatures doing what they do every day. I just happen too capture just that one moment in time to always remember the
thrill of why I’m there.
Always looking forward seeing you both have fun in your ventures together or alone.
Brian
G'day, thanks for the feedback Brian, great to hear you enjoy yourself out in the field, that is what is most important, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for sharing Brian, glad we are helping you too achieve better images and enjoy time outside!
Great to see you two together! Keep up the videos and forget about those negative people and their comments.
Great to be involved in the Aussie birders community! ❤️Nikon user.
Thanks, yes, we are lucky to have so many Aussies involved in birding and photography. I guess living in teh lucky country helps ;-) I hope to use some Nikon gear this year, a D500 mirrorless would be great, also the Z9II hopefully. Cheers, Duade
There’s two types of photographers when it comes to holding down the shutter and taking hundreds of photos.
The first does it the hope that they might just get something that’s a good out of it. This is the classic “spray and pray” and this photographer may luck out every now and again and get a good photo.
Then there’s the photographer that see’s a great opportunity, because of the lighting, subject matter, the action and the interaction between subjects. This photographer will regularly come away with great photos.
Thanks for sharing Trev, yes, the key is knowing when you might get a great shot and getting yourself in the right position to do so. Cheers, Duade
Yes, one day I will get here haha :D As you say, the key is to seeing when you need to fire away and other time hold it back
Camera companies wouldn't be putting these high frames per second functions if they didn't expect photographers to actually use it. Nothing wrong with doing that. It's a function that obviously is a marketing point for these companies.
Excellent to see you both in conversation. Always a learning experience.
Thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Great to hear you like it
Thanks for another marvellous video. I echo a previous comment in that I would not buy the R7 now. I use it exclusively currently and have hit my frustration limit with the variable autofocus. I end up taking thousands of photos, not because I'm trying to capture the right moment, but simply because it's necessary in order to get some in focus photos. This is despite using the Canon RF 100-500 L lens -- the autofocus is just too variable on the R7 especially for distant subjects. When we're this close to the R7 mark II (assuming it fixes this issue which is by no means a guarantee) it makes sense to wait and avoid the frustration.
Yes, it can be frustrating at times for sure!
I really enjoy these videos with you two, very good information and pleasing to listen to. I hope that you both decide to continue doing these! Thanks Jan and Duade!
Thanks Mark, we will, I look forward to the next chat, probably early next month. Cheers, Duade
I think you guys have it right. I personally love going out and seeing wildlife. I also like that unique experience you get, when you see that more intimate perspective thru the view finder.
Very entertaining and informative at the same time. Can't wait to see you together again. Unqualified comments reveal more about the writer than about you. You two are absolutely amazing!!!!!
This one is another joy to watch. :) The 'burst' comment prompted me to reflect on our priorities with our photography. The performance capabilities and results the evolving technologies can provide can also create dilemas for some photographers - a kind of 'who really got that shot?' as we become able to capture images that previosuly would not have been possible, or probably very unlikely. A photographer that is fully aware of all that is happening between ourselves, in the camera, and the subject, these are the ones that the honest and knowledgable among us might previously favor to 'luck', knowing and admitting to ourselves and others that they were at least in part by chance. We were 'there' and ready in every way we could be, but especially in action photography it turns out the moment we would select as 'perfect' escapes use because that moment lasts for only a very short time - so short it falls between when we press the shutter and when a image is actually recorded. We may not even see the moment when it occurs - a blink of the eye, so to speak. With the faster frame rates of todays cameras, the chances of capturing the perfect moment, or at least having more choices of which moments are captured in greatly increased. That really perfect moment may still be missed, but the differences between one shot, and five or six fps vs. todays performance is dramatic. It comes with an expense that pales with the cost of acquiring the capability - the time it takes later to review all those captured moments and select out the best of them. That is a trade off between the possibility of getting the shot you really want, including ones you didn't see at the moment it was captured, and a practical assurance of not even getting close to what you wanted - but it was there. That seems like simply a trade-off in time and how you want to use it. That choice could understandably be very different between someone for which this is a hobby and one that does it professionally and one who consider time and success. But also, there is the artiste, for whom everything the camera does now is something taken away from them, their knowledge and experience and technical experience, and how that translates into what they can claim as an influence in the resulting image. When a capability in our cameras can do something that is essentially impossible for us to duplicate repeatedly, it makes sense that we look at how we can evolve to use it, to get images we could not, or problably would not have gotten otherwise. These are images we can share with others, in some case images no one would be able see otherwise. Fast fps and burst capabilities are a significant enhancement that can really pay off in results and, as with many other capabilities, it pays to understand the tradeoffs and then make choices as you encounter the right situation for using them. You have demonstrated this, as with so many other subjects, some people have a predisposition that misses the real point, and they are inclined to fully consider what is presented to them, and might be in their best interests. Happy New Year!
When you two are talking with each other you are happier and more animated than when you are alone talking into a camera.
G'day, thanks for the feedback, it is always fun to chat that is for sure, Cheers, Duade
Two of my three favorite TH-camrs) The third one is Fabian Fopp. Thanks guys for your content. It's always a pleasure to watch you both. It's both useful and fun. Thanks!
G'day, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Great to hear that :)
How exciting!! Two of my top favorite creators together! TH-cam needs more chill conversations like these, so thank you. I'm glad you're able to ignore the tight-arse comments. Happy people leave happy comments....I agree with Jans about not trusting my culling in real-time. I tend to find gems years later but at the time of seeing it, I didn't find as much value in at the time. Thank you both again!
Thanks Juliette, you are too kind and we really enjoy having these chats so it is a bonus others do as well. We will for sure keep it going as long as others want to listen. Next one will be on Jans channel probably early next month. Yes, I have probably culled some keepers over the years, it can be fun going back in time and finding hidden gems. Cheers, Duade
Duade and Jan - So great that you're doing these joint presentations, thanks! The insights are really valuable - it's so interesting to hear two top professionals sharing their thoughts. I've adopted your method of shooting a lot of images in each session; good culling software makes it manageable. And it certainly gives me much better odds of capturing the best image. Look forward to your next one!
G'day, thanks for the feedback and great to hear you are enjoying yourself out there. Cheers, Duade
awesome! thanks for sharing and happy shooting :D
G'day Duade, Happy New Year to you and Jan. Just back from a holiday down in Tassie, and editing photos of a young Galah while listening to this video. To answer the question of "why do you take photos" you posed early in the video, I am getting so much enjoyment looking through these images I took rolling around uncomfortably on the grass shooting at eye level to the cute little Galah who didn't care about me watching it feeding. I remember how much fun I was having rolling around on the ground, cursing the autofocus not locking on, or cursing myself for just hitting the shutter button too late to capture a cool pose, or the pain of craning the neck to look through the viewfinder while prostrate. But all the time I was thinking how cool it is to get so close to what most people would think was an amazing bird to even lay eyes on, and laughing as the young bird played and raised its immature crest. I also spent some time with Eastern Rosellas just near Hobart CBD, just getting close to these flighty fellows and earning their trust, then being able to shoot from close range was very enjoyable indeed. I haven't done much birding of late, but this trip reinvigorated me to get back out there and photograph some of our amazing wildlife.
Thanks for sharing Mick, sounds like a wonderful time had and that is what it is all about. Congrats on enjoying yourself and getting some great memories. Cheers, Duade
I'd love to get some shots of the Tassie race of the Eastern Rosellas. Thanks for sharing
@@jan_wegener if you do get down to Hobart, there were dozens of them just in the Queen's Domain area between the city and botanic gardens.
Great video, i enjoy watching both of your channels, thanks for this! You mentioned about why we do photography! For me, it is related to bad mental health and moments in my life that i felt that i couldnt of saved myself, unless i had started photography and getting out in nature. So for me, it has literally saved my life in ways. You also speak about people saying these things in comments that are quite rude in my eyes, but i couldnt agree more with what you have both said. It really resonated to me and i never forget the reason i am doing photography. Its great to see you publicly speak about it, as i think we can get lost in all the technology and photography jargon; to the point where we miss the actual reason we are all doing photography, in a subjective way. So thanks for mentioning this.😊
G'day, thanks for the feedback, and sharing your story. I think many of us find photography for the same reasons. I also find photography helps my mental health and just gives my brain a break, when I'm in the field I literally escape to this peaceful state that is hard to replicate any other way. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade well spoken, look forward to seeing more content from you guys in the future. Stellar guy!
Really an enjoyable video this mates, and looking forward to the next. About the rude comments. I think people that gives comments like that are people that are jealous, or think they are the best in the world. I too take a looot of photos when i am out photographing, but only keep 5, maximum 10% of them on a good day. And if i get one or two that i edit, then i am very satisfied. A thing that frustrate me a lot, is if i stay in a place, trying to get a shot, and a car passing honking at me, scaring away the birds,. Or some people comes start speaking in the wrong moment, exactly when the action starts. I still have some birds here in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, that i haven"t managed to get a photo of, so that is one of my goals for this year. And some of this birds are very difficult to see, but if it is one thing i have a looooot of it's patience, so waiting is no problem. Often sit in the same place 3-5 hours, without getting what i want. But i know that in the end, it will work out even if it can take many days and sometimes weeks. Like when i managed as the first person in history to photograph the jaguar here in this state. I was sitting out in the cold and humid nights for many many weeks every night, and yes it can get very cold here hehehe. But when you finally manage to get what you wished for, you forget all the "suffering" you have gone trough. Only problem was that i got totally obsessed with it, so i continued, and spend around 2000 hours with it, but also managed to photograp more 4 individuals during that time. So it was worth it for sure.
Once again thanks for a great video from you mates, and wishing you both a wonderful week.
Cheers, Bjoern
Yes, when it all comes together in the end it's the best feeling :)
G'day Bjoern, it sounds like you and Jan would get along perfectly, so much dedication and patience. But as you say when it comes off it is incredible. Also almost like meditating in a way being out in the field. I would love to see your images you took, email me at duade.paton@gmail.com Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Good evening mate. At lest it's evening here in Brazil now hehe. Yes being out in the nature, is for me the best medicine against all kind of stress and pure medicine for the head. Thank's for wanting to see my photos, and of course i will send them to you. I am traveling exactly now, but when i am back home i will send them.
Cheers, Bjoern
@@bjrn-einarnilsen687 Thanks mate, I look forward to it. Cheers, Duade
With comments I think you have to remember that not everyone speaks English asa first language and so their style can be quite direct, and even those who are native speakers may be very artistic take great photos but not be literate. Good luck with the race to 100k!
My favorite photographers! Absolutely love these relaxed conversations
Great to hear, that's what e tried to achieve
I personally find it very strange why people are like that. It’s not cost them anything to watch. Keep the videos coming guys and thanks. 👍🏻
Will do 😊
Brilliant conversation!
Great video and my 2 favourite photography You Tubers together again.
Big frustration this morning: I had my camera set up on a tripod to video a kingfisher delivering food to it's chicks in a nest hole and waited for a couple of hours and the morning sun came through the trees shining straight into my lens just as the bird was visiting ruining the image quality.
Still I learn't from this and going again tomorrow and will place the camera in a better spot
Cheers
Nothing worse than an unexpected and unwanted burst of sun
yest another very enjoyable video! and I love the very human, good-natured side that sets your videos apart. As for negative feedback, whatever we do, there's always some - is it worth trying to understand: not really, a lot of time and energy most often wasted not to improve the problem...
Thanks for the feedback, some great advice and I am glad you enjoy this style of chat. Cheers, Duade
Frustrating moments as the cameras have improved, they are more prevalent. Canon R3&R5 lockups requiring battery removal during early firmware, the slowdown leading up to a lockup, that focus subject going to the wrong person, animal, car. Love this discussion format, great stuff.
Great to see you both again - happy new year! As for me, I have been lucky to capture shots of the Swift Parrot, Regent Honeyeater and Paradise Riflebird (one of my best) this year here in Queensland (not to mention my favourite, a Dusky Langur mother and baby in southern Thailand, my very favourite). However, many of my shots have been snatched (difficult not to with Swift Parrots!) and in 2025 I would like to get more considered shots. I do have health issues with carrying a tripod or monopod but am spoilt by the OM1ii/ 150-400TC combo so don’t need camera support when walking. However, maybe it’s time to sit in a hide for a few hours on occasion. Although getting down on the ground for waterbird shots really would be beyond me - I would need two fit guys to get me upright again! Happy shooting in 2025 everyone.
G'day, Robert, thanks for the feedback, congrats on getting those species, I still need many of those. Sounds like you are enjoying the Olympus kit which is great. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for sharing, great that you have been getting some nice images!
Wow, the million pics discussion was fantastic. So far, it would be the best pearl of wisdom for 2025. I fully agree, the hypocrisy of people claiming that all their images are great is laughable. Can't deny that spay and pay (oops) is a great strategy for wildlife, but at that level, what impresses me the most is not taking that many shots, but triaging and deleting them.
yes, deleting them is not a lot of fun, but a necessary evil for me and with it if I get what I wanted in the end
I enjoyed the comment about burst shots and wiping. Seemed a bit harsh. The only reason I don’t do a huge amount of burst shots is having to trawl through them all. I also know that I would need to do more and faster bursts if I wanted to get a decent bird in flight shot.
I really enjoy both your channel’s. To be honest I am neither a birder nor a wildlife photographer. I am a hobbyist photographer who mainly shot while on vacations, holidays, and spending time with the grandkids. I subscribe to both your channels for the shear enjoyment and knowledge I get from your channels. Looking forward to your next videos.
great video with your casual chat format. for those that remember film cameras, i think the success ratio was 1 winner per hundred images. and finding that image took so much time with the contact sheet, light desk and loupe. so we thought more than twice before shooting 100 images. and considering the cost, today’s shooting is a breeze. a few thousand images per shoot is nothing and costs only time. thank you for insight on photo gear. certainly beats me doing all the testing. looking forward to more videos from both of you. regards.
Thanks for the comment George, yes, I can only imagine what it was like on film. I am old enough to remember shooting film but I only ever shot on budget cameras that someone else developed. Cheers, Duade
Great listening to you both bounce off each other. 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
glad you are enjoying it!
A delight to see you both together sharing your thoughts. One of the frustrating thing that I faced yesterday was buffering on R7 but a little different. For the primary sd card slot, I use a fast card and the secondary I use one of my older cards. The primary I have set for CRAW and secondary as JPEG with simultaneous writing as a redundancy. Even though shooting at short bursts, I noticed buffering, probably because the secondary card was slow to write.
That card must be extremely slow if buffering when using JPEGS? It may actually be the RAW card buffering?
I love it! Thanks guys 😀
Thanks Heather, glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
I get accused of Spray and Pray.. but the skill then also comes with selecting the great shot. Culling with XN View MP is brilliant wiith Duades video has been a game changer
Thanks mate, glad to hear it is helping. I am happy to hear everyone is shooting how they like, that is what is important. Cheers, Duade
My first swappable lens camera was the Panasonic G9 micro four thirds. I purchased it in 2018. At the time, I was mostly a filmmaker with ocassionally photography. It was good for a hybrid camera for my needs.
However, when I was trying to get the best bargain deal possible, I didn't know at the time, purchasing on Ebay would result in me receiving a "Grey Market" camera made for sale only in Australia.
When I received it, I noticed it on the box right away. I thought back then, that's cool, as long as it works just fine, and it did. I thought to myself, I'll just pretend that I'm filming and taking photos in Australia, haha!
When it came time to get it repaired due to the main board shorting out from using an external battery too powerful for it, no repair shop in the U.S. would work on it. Luckily, I was able to purchase a replacement main board from Hong Kong that was brand new, and I was able to repair it myself.
It took me a good 4 to 5 months before anyone would purchase it refurbished for a fair price. I upgraded to the Panasonic S5iix, which is the only one on the market that meets all my needs.
Maybe one day, I'll get out to Australia for some wildlife photography, pending enough money saved up. It would be cool to meet both of you and go on a wildlife photoshoot. That would be pretty amazing!
Thanks for sharing your experience, grey market was huge here for a number of years and still is to an extent, but now Canon offers a 5 year local warranty I think people are willing to pay a bit more for that peace of mind. Good on you for having the skills to fix your own camera. Cheers, Duade
It's like fishing, even if you don't get a shot, your doing something you love! Catch something and the day is somehow even better.
I agree 100%, that is exactly how it is, Cheers, Duade
yep! The main two activities I can do where I forget everything else
I don't know if Gary Player was the first to say it, but he gets credit for it a lot..."The harder I work, the luckier I get." Occasionally a shot just sort of falls in your lap. But even when that has happened to me, I've looked back and realized that it was still the result of a lot of work to be in the right place at the right time. The thing I really hate when shooting birds are those days when it seems like all can get is butt shots, no matter what I try to do.
I got one of the early R5II's, and had it overheat. I posted the report, just to try and help the community, and said that I sent it back because I just didn't want to deal with an ongoing problem. I took a LOT of flack from people, like I had made it up. I have a couple of friends who had some early issues, but kept theirs - but they got their cooling grips and it doesn't seem to be a major issue anymore. But I was still a little surprised to hear that Duade uses the R6II as his primary camera.
I don't like to come to one person's YT channel and leave links to another. But I just saw an interview with Rudy Winston, who I'm sure you will recognize as the much-beloved Canon employee. I had heard that he had been "laid off" by Canon, and I don't know if he's back with the company. But in this interview he talks about the new AF capabilities and gives a lot of specifics. I think it's particularly good information for those who shoot birds. I hope you don't mind the link - I'll delete it if you do. th-cam.com/video/eIxK8B-_Kn8/w-d-xo.html
G'day, thanks for the feedback, and sharing your experience. I totally agree about that quote, the more you are out there the luckier you are. Once you learn behaviour and can start to predict what might happen it helps a lot.
Yeah I tried the original R5 and R6 in the field and they just overheated so when the R6II came and it never overheated for me I have just stuck with it for video. I use the RF24-105 F/4 in the field and it does everything I need as a light kit. Inside I use a faster 35 1.4 which does have annoying focus shifting which I was hoping would be added as a lens that the camera can correct but maybe I need to get a better lens for inside. Thanks for the link re the AF, I will check it out. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for sharing Scott, it's a great quote
It was never a resolution, but I made my own calendar with images I've taken over the year and sold it to friends and family. I wanted to print my work to see how it looks outside of a screen and this was the best way to attempt it. Turned out better than I imagined and also I learnt a lot about editing for prints and how to improve it.
Just started watching and I'm thrilled to see you guys together👌
Without watching yet, I just want to tell my experience. Started with the R8, and I think it's a decent/good camera. Tradet it in and upgraded to the R6MKII, which is almost perfect imho.
Bought a R5, also because I started to do weddings and needed a second body. Appreciate the overall picture quality. But for low-light capability and because of the burst-mode, I usually use the R6MKII more for wildlife/birds.
Since I wanted more reach, I've had a hard time deciding, but traded the R6MKII for the R7. After 3 months using the R7, I've sold it again and bought a R6MKII again, since the AF is way better and since I have the RF 200-800 reach isn't that big of an issue.
Me personally, I would wait for the R7MKII. And if it had better AF and no rolling shutter, I would go for that.
Great video as always! the talks with Jan are always a lot of fun to watch. Do you upload these videos somwhere to listen to it as a podcast?
Thanks for the comment, we havent thought about uploading to a podcast platform but might be something we consider in the future. Cheers, Duade
Awesome again guys! Please keep it up. Frustration: not getting out there enough. Wish for 2025: R7 ii done really really well.
Thanks, we appreciate it and we are with you on the wish for the R7II, fingers crossed! Cheers, Duade
2 legends of bird photography!! Great chat guys, look forward to the next one 🦜
Thanks for the comment, we look forward to making more videos in the future! Cheers, Duade
awesome :)
You Guy's are the best . More of these videos.😊
Excellent video as usual. You guys rock and have helped me so much in my photography journey.
Hey Duade, love your Regent Honeyeater cap, where can I get one? 🤔
I'm not a professional shooter so I put my R6-II through as much as it can handle. I tend to shoot in Duade's style of shooting in bursts. I've never ran out the buffer on either my R6-II or R7 shooting that way. It sounds like the R5-II needs that battery grip with the fan if you plan to do long videos. I've heard it's hard to get though. I'm excited to see what Canon will do with the R7 when the mark 2 comes out.
Great discussion. We have definitely all had times where we have gone out birding and got nothing. As Jan said if it is a known birding spot I find it best to go back when the weather is different, or a different time of day. Usually pays off.
Yes, sometimes the 10th time suddenly gets you something amazing!
Un grand merci pour votre travail, vos partages, votre sincérité. Les vidéos sont passionnantes! J’ai tellement appris. Thank you
Really great seeing the two of you together again. Very informative and entertaining video. PS: Grateful if you could do a review of the camera that wipes your $%^& for you. 😂
Lol, I need that camera, could be a great option in the field when the emergency hits. ;-) Cheers, Duade
I'm personally looking to get the R7 mkii to compliment my R5. I'm hoping canon realizes how incredibly successful this camera would be if they approached it as a mini-R1. Solving it's rolling shutter and auto focus issues so that shooting exclusively in electronic shutter makes sense. I will keep my R5 as my primary body for landscapes and general purpose, but for wildlife and outdoor sports specifically I would love to marry it to my 100-500 as the ultimate lightweight action setup with an effective 160-800mm field of view at 7.1 aperture with near R1 focus performance. Fingers crossed canon gets it right this time.