@@ryandury I'm in Utah but I can say, overcast nights are my most lucky, no rain, since the overcast shines city light on the trees, as well as full moon nights
Thanks Morten. “It’s not about equipment, its about the photos”, absolutely. I have always used Canon, (80D and R5 and before that several SLRs) but I felt curiously uncomfortable watching you away from your Nikon. But, as you say, it doesn’t really matter, its about the photos. Stay with this, it is your magic and for people like me what you do is just so inspiring. Equipment isn’t.
You don't need a super expensive camera to take beautiful photos, second hand fixed lens super zoom cameras are very cheap and they don't limit your creativity or photo opportunities, only at what ISO/Mpx you can shoot, which doesn't affect how beautiful a photo is. Go out there and have fun!
@@dkt6408 Exactly, I have taken some decent pictures with a Sony 55-210 lens on a A6000 body, and that is not an expensive setup I have a canon, with a 70-200 L lens, and a 50mm prime, but it's heavy to carry around with the 70-200 mounted, so I always end up grabbing the Sony
Happy New Year to you too. Thank so much for these videos, perfect windows into what really matters in life and a delightful respite from the sad UK situation. You are a mental health tonic of the very best kind.
It's always a pleasure to see your videos, Morten. Thank you very much for sharing with us your passion, your amazing photos, and your experiences ! I wish you a Merry Christmas and happy new year !
I never knew the ball head tripod could be used that way! 🤦♀️ Thanks, Morten! I really like your ground sled idea too. The photos are wonderful, I especially love the one of the bird looking up at 13:09! Glad to see you enjoying the Canon gear, several YT channels I watch just started using the R5 and they all seem to be enjoying it too. Have fun out there!
Im a r5 user, you mentioned the reliability of the eye af. I can tell you is struggled a bit in the beginning but now im used to it. Because i dont want to miss any shots if the eye af fails, i have set up TWO AF on Buttons on the back of the Camera. The „Common“ AF button uses the last set AF configuration, just like any other camera. The second Button (right next to the AF on with the little *) always uses Animal Eye AF. So my thumb only needs to move a tiny bit to either use the normal (Last used) AF method or the Animal Eye AF. This way its very fast and you get your shots more reliably.
Thanks a lot for sharing this tip. Actually I have done something similar in case of missing the subject with eye tracking. Another thing is that it is not possible to zoom in to make manual focus when in eye af mode.
@@MortenHilmer My stills setup is basically same setup as some others are doing like i.e. Fabian Fopp th-cam.com/users/MrFoto94 or Chris Kaula th-cam.com/channels/l_5s2WDFi38LiXUQA7CTWQ.html - AF activated with the shutter button (set to single point AF) - the AF button activates eye-AF - the button * next to it is set to AF Stop -> free for manual focus - zooming in (x6 & x15) is free with the button next to the display and free to be used for MF via the + button as well The thumb's jobs: classic AF: free for moving the AF point using the joy stick /the screen, switching full screen / x6 zoom / 15x zoom with the button next to the screen eye AF: via AF button instant MF: via + button stopping AF initially without changing AF point, zoom & focus status Who ever prefers pure back button focus setup just has change settings of the shutter button (no AF activation) and the * button (AF on) lens
The gears that i see with him , i am assured that it will last me for years if i buy coz he uses it to its full potential and without showing off with its specifications , his results show the real world experience and it feels like real time ❤️
@@frostybe3r for some people this gear is incredibly expensive. The camera alone is ten percent of many people's annual salary. The lens is more still, even used.... Just because it isn't expensive for you doesn't mean that 'it isn't terribly expensive'.
Perhaps Canon can loan you the RF 600mm f/11 and 800mm f/11? Considering how much telephoto work you do those would be really interesting lenses to see being used in the field capturing wildlife.
I tried out the R5 with the Canon 600mm F/11. Body is superb (am a Nikon shooter for decades now). Lens is not really useful for wildlife. It is the F11 that makes it so unsuitable. Unless you are shooting in really bright light, AF is unusable. Big problem is the deep DOF. So subject isolation is poor. AF speed was quite good, in bright light. Pros: Lightweight, cheap and compact (when locked). Good optics. Cons: F/11 fixed aperture. AF point selection is limited to center area on a R5. Messes up compositional freedom
It's always special to watch your new videos, I'm still working my way through the old ones and feel like I've learned SO MUCH, Thank you! Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!
Thank you for producing this video, Morten. I gave the calendar you created to my daughter. She likes it very much. I am grateful for the local and international expeditions you share of places I probably will never be able to visit. Best wishes for the New Year.
Great video Morten as always and very interesting to see all the comments on how positive people are with the R5/6! Seems like quite the game changer to me. Although I’ll still with the DX2 for a bit longer I think but I imagine it won’t be long before I switch:-) amazing to see the ID focus tracking work so well on a dark bird in a reduced lighting situation! You’ve had an awesome year and brought a lot of joy to many including me! Keep them coming my friend 🙏👍. Regards Richard
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love Your videos and the opportunity to following You around. The images, the hand craft, the easy living, in a very positive way is just wonderful. All my best wishes for the time to come.
That Little Dipper looks like it knows you are there, but doesn’t sense any danger. That’s good photography! I like the sound from that mic, and your sled is awesome. Thanks for another great video Morten, and have a happy and safe New Year.
I absolutely love your videos, they inspire and motivate me! On christmas I got an Nikon D7100, it might not be the best camera, but as you always say, it isn't about the equipment. It's about the photos! And for me as an beginner it's a really great camera ^^ Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Such a cute and curious little bird…love watching the wee dipper bob up and down. 🤗. Morten, many thanks and here’s wishing you and yours a wonderful and healthy New Year! Cheers! 🎉🍾✨
Good to see you playing around with an R5. I love mine and I have had it since August 1. There was a bit of a learning curve coming from a traditional dslr system. Look forward to more videos from you.
Ok. I have just recently watched about 15 of your videos. I don't know what it is but 30 minute videos are just so entertaining. I don't know if it's cinematics, or your amazing accent, or what it is but it's great man. Your super skillful in photography, videography, and talking to the camera. Your channel isn't as popular as it should be with this level of content but keep up the great work. It's awesome and inspiring
I'm a military vet and seeing the gear and the effort reminds me why I like photography. For me it's like being a Sniper and letting nothing get in the way of the of the shoot!
Seeing you crawl up that infamous tree with all that new gear made my heart skip a beat. Not sure if I would have given it another try after that last encounter. Anyway, glad you did, as allways great pictures! One tip I found really useful with my R6: I configured the "normal" AF-ON button to do "normal" Single Point Back Button AF and the "*" Button to do Eye-Detect AF, so you can switch between these two modes within a blink of an eye, depending on the situation. Keep up the good work!
Talked with a friend about this bird. Next day I saw it myself and photographed it on 300mm. That was in Norway as tou mentioned it lives near streams. This winter they are still flowing. Beautiful video again.
I got an R5 and an RF 800mm for Christmas and I am stunned. My keeper rate skyrocketed in only two days even though I Haven't figured out the best settings yet. The camera finds the focus and lets me focus on composition
Thank you Morten For all your video's this year i enjoyed learning and watching them Im looking forward to seeing your 2021 video's thanks again God Bless.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Canon..😂..I mean New Year to you. Wonderful video and pictures as always. I will say you did look excited when you looked at the R5.
I saved the video to have something great to watch on new years morning. Must have been a great experience with the little dipper so close :) Have a happy new year Morten. 😊
Your videos are always of such wonderfully high quality Morten, they are obviously made with great care, love and fuelled by passion for your subject. Always a joy to watch and a privilege to get a glimpse into your world - thank you for sharing with us. I wish you a very safe and happy New Year ahead.
Happy New Year Morten! Best wishes for you in 2021! Calendar arrived two weeks ago and I am very happy with it! Photos are amazing, I hung it up on the wall before 2020. over.
A great rig that slider. I might have to build one too! Awesome pictures and interesting tips. Welcome to Canon if you decide to switch! Thanks for sharing and wishing you a Happy New Year. Looking forward to your new videos!
Thanks for all the information and entertainment throughout the year. I learned a lot and am hoping to learn more in 2021. As for switching to Canon - if it gives you better results then go for it, although it can be costly switching systems.. Time will tell, but let us know - I quite like the changing the focus point with the thumb. Happy New Year!
Dippers are tricky. I usually have the best result when I sit still in one spot and wait. Perhaps those Danske dippers are different. With regards to the R5, I consider it to be a game changer. I'm far from a gear head but I must say that eye AF is unreal. Not perfect but a significant step ahead of the AF in my 5D IV and 1Dx II. And the large sensor does yield quite a bit of latitude with regards to cropping. Having said that, the skill of the photographer matters more than anything else IMO. Love the content Morten. Keep it coming. Hilsen fra en Dansker i Canada.
I love watching your videos, landscape is similar to where I live, but I have snakes and alligators to contend with! When I first moved here I didn't think there where that many alligators, but after going out in the woods and swamps they are everywhere! Not afraid of them, but you have to be smart about it! I see you switched to Canon! You must of been really impressed to switch! I'm a Panasonic kind of guy! Thanks for sharing your awesome work!
At least you stayed dry on this one Morten, imagine sending the Canon gear back after a dunking!! Cracking results with the Dipper, theyre a tough little bird to capture. Stay safe and looking forward to your films in 2021👍📷👊
Great to see that you did not fall into the river again, Morten!! Great video with my favourite bird and also I'm a Canon user so all perfect. Hope you have a happy new year
Love the video as always! Looks like you're using a single button focus. One nice thing I've found with the R5 is programming multiple back button's for different types of autofocus. I'm using all three buttons in the upper right for back button focus. The middle is always eye detect, the left is always single point, and the right cycles through them with the m-fn button. It's been a really powerful setup for me since all I have to do is move my thumb to override the eye detect when it misses.
Ciao Morten, thanks for all these fantastic & inspirational videos and wish you an happy new year!! It always seems to be there with you in these amazing locations!! A big hug from Italy!! ;) ;)
My experience with the R5 af is that, at least sometimes, it sort of is about the equipment. The R5 focus system has given me a higher number of keepers. Happy New Year.
Yes mate dont be afraid of saying it. With wildlife photography gear matters. People who say it doesn't matter for all photography are just not using their brains. Stuff like portraiture is much less gear dependant on gear, for sure. You dont have to have fantastic gear to get a fantastic photo, but this isn't the same thing as a blanket statement that gear doesn't matter. I have the exact same outfit as he's using here, and it feels like cheating its that good.
Happy New year once again Morten. Interesting to hear about the R5.... and happy to know that I do have one of the 50 Ground pods..... hehehe. The dipper pictures are nice I especially liked the one with stretching the neck. Hopefully no Covid restrictions around easter holiday...... then we could have some pictures of it with snow down in the river in mountain. Take care.... se you out there:)
Yes! A new video from Morten Hilmer! Love that you tried out the R5. I currently use a Sony A7III and Sony 200-600mm G lens (great combo). I hope you had a wonderful Christmas Morten! Keep the videos coming👍🏼
Awesome video! I was also photographing White-throated dippers recently with my 7D MK II, I got to 2 meters away from them, took photos for hours straight. That was so fun!
The moment when u notice Morten Hilmer placed the equivalent of nice Car on to the ground... Love your work always coming back. Nice to see u got the subs u deserve and more. Have a great new year.
Looking forward to capturing the Dippers at Watersmeet North Devon UK in late May you have certainly given me some ideas how to get into position great video 👍😍
Morten, it is always a treat, when you upload something, I also wish happy 2021 to you and to this community of your enthusiasts keep up the good spirit, looking forward to see anything you are going to share. Cheers from Hungary: Zola p.s.: I have seen a dipper once in Slovenia(lovely small country, worth the visit: a little of almost everything that nature and culture can offer in Europe, even wolves, bears, lynxes, snowy mountains, nice caves, abundant mountain streams, traditional mountain life and so on) in a popular valley called Logarska dolina in front of a waterfall and I am fascinated by this little bird ever since...
Oh wow the video is perfect example of patience and skills to get best of photos. Morten hats off for your videos. As your old fan and subscriber i would like to request you to bring 'Photographerd Friday' and new videos of Nordic Vlog... 🎁❤️🎁❤️🎁❤️🎁❤️🎁❤️🎁❤️🎁
fantastic video, loved watching it. Got your calendar on my wall also. Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and happy new year, looking forward to your next video of 2021.
Love the fact your pics look very natural, not over edited. I feel like currently there is a lot of over editing going on.
Hey! @Morten Hilmer, Have you thought about looking for owls??? I'd love to see a video of that.
So true! I'm been trying to photograph owl in my area for ages even though I've seen several. They always catch me without my camera!
@@gavinbeckharrison I'm still waiting to spot one :)
@@ryandury I'm in Utah but I can say, overcast nights are my most lucky, no rain, since the overcast shines city light on the trees, as well as full moon nights
That would be an awesome video!!!
Please find some owls for us Morten
I love how patient you are when taking a photo
That's how it works, when I learned to be sneak quietly into the birds, waiting quietly, quality of my photos rose sharply.
greetings from husum, germany; my wife loved your kalender which was my gift for her
I love the dipper’s little dance. Thank you for sharing, Morten!
Thanks Morten. “It’s not about equipment, its about the photos”, absolutely. I have always used Canon, (80D and R5 and before that several SLRs) but I felt curiously uncomfortable watching you away from your Nikon. But, as you say, it doesn’t really matter, its about the photos. Stay with this, it is your magic and for people like me what you do is just so inspiring. Equipment isn’t.
Mr Hilmer.
Love to see these kind of clips
Although i can't afford such camera and lens but it gives a utter satisfaction to watch. 😊
You don't need a super expensive camera to take beautiful photos, second hand fixed lens super zoom cameras are very cheap and they don't limit your creativity or photo opportunities, only at what ISO/Mpx you can shoot, which doesn't affect how beautiful a photo is. Go out there and have fun!
@@dkt6408 yeah you are correct 😊
@@dkt6408 yes...true
@@dkt6408 Exactly, I have taken some decent pictures with a Sony 55-210 lens on a A6000 body, and that is not an expensive setup
I have a canon, with a 70-200 L lens, and a 50mm prime, but it's heavy to carry around with the 70-200 mounted, so I always end up grabbing the Sony
Happy New Year to you too. Thank so much for these videos, perfect windows into what really matters in life and a delightful respite from the sad UK situation. You are a mental health tonic of the very best kind.
It's always a pleasure to see your videos, Morten. Thank you very much for sharing with us your passion, your amazing photos, and your experiences ! I wish you a Merry Christmas and happy new year !
I never knew the ball head tripod could be used that way! 🤦♀️ Thanks, Morten! I really like your ground sled idea too. The photos are wonderful, I especially love the one of the bird looking up at 13:09! Glad to see you enjoying the Canon gear, several YT channels I watch just started using the R5 and they all seem to be enjoying it too. Have fun out there!
I'm so glad you can use that tip👍👍
Thank you, Morten, for all your videos, and your calm and polite manner! Keep on going!
One of the 3 people on Earth to get hold of an R5. Lucky.
There was one for sale in Orléans, France, yesterday :p
I love your Videos Morten. You are able to catch the natural calm mood and put it in TH-cam. I wish you happy new year. Regards Stefan
Happy New Year from Oakland, California. Thank you for making these beautiful videos.
Your videos and images will inspire generations. Thank you Morten!
Im a r5 user, you mentioned the reliability of the eye af. I can tell you is struggled a bit in the beginning but now im used to it. Because i dont want to miss any shots if the eye af fails, i have set up TWO AF on Buttons on the back of the Camera. The „Common“ AF button uses the last set AF configuration, just like any other camera. The second Button (right next to the AF on with the little *) always uses Animal Eye AF. So my thumb only needs to move a tiny bit to either use the normal (Last used) AF method or the Animal Eye AF. This way its very fast and you get your shots more reliably.
Thanks a lot for sharing this tip. Actually I have done something similar in case of missing the subject with eye tracking. Another thing is that it is not possible to zoom in to make manual focus when in eye af mode.
@@MortenHilmer My stills setup is basically same setup as some others are doing like i.e. Fabian Fopp th-cam.com/users/MrFoto94 or Chris Kaula th-cam.com/channels/l_5s2WDFi38LiXUQA7CTWQ.html
- AF activated with the shutter button (set to single point AF)
- the AF button activates eye-AF
- the button * next to it is set to AF Stop -> free for manual focus
- zooming in (x6 & x15) is free with the button next to the display and free to be used for MF via the + button as well
The thumb's jobs:
classic AF: free for moving the AF point using the joy stick /the screen, switching full screen / x6 zoom / 15x zoom with the button next to the screen
eye AF: via AF button
instant MF: via + button stopping AF initially without changing AF point, zoom & focus status
Who ever prefers pure back button focus setup just has change settings of the shutter button (no AF activation) and the * button (AF on)
lens
The gears that i see with him , i am assured that it will last me for years if i buy coz he uses it to its full potential and without showing off with its specifications , his results show the real world experience and it feels like real time ❤️
The gear isn't terribly expensive, you could easily buy it by saving your money.
@@moinnoori3456 Anything can last you any amount of time depending how much you use it.
@@frostybe3r 🤦
@@frostybe3r for some people this gear is incredibly expensive. The camera alone is ten percent of many people's annual salary. The lens is more still, even used....
Just because it isn't expensive for you doesn't mean that 'it isn't terribly expensive'.
Beautiful spot to shoot bird with the flow of river. I extremely loved it.
Perhaps Canon can loan you the RF 600mm f/11 and 800mm f/11? Considering how much telephoto work you do those would be really interesting lenses to see being used in the field capturing wildlife.
I tried out the R5 with the Canon 600mm F/11. Body is superb (am a Nikon shooter for decades now). Lens is not really useful for wildlife. It is the F11 that makes it so unsuitable. Unless you are shooting in really bright light, AF is unusable. Big problem is the deep DOF. So subject isolation is poor. AF speed was quite good, in bright light.
Pros: Lightweight, cheap and compact (when locked). Good optics.
Cons: F/11 fixed aperture. AF point selection is limited to center area on a R5. Messes up compositional freedom
God’s creation is so magnificent. Thank you for honoring it so well with your work.
You are the super star in wild photography
Thanks for sharing your private time with us Morten. May you also have a prosperous 2021.Luckily this time you didn't fell into the water .
Morten, Happy New Year and thank you for the time you put in to create and share. All my best from Michigan, US.
It's always special to watch your new videos, I'm still working my way through the old ones and feel like I've learned SO MUCH, Thank you! Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!
All your videos are the inspiration and motivation of many to want to be like you,
new subscriber.
Happy new year Morten, looking forward to more great videos in the coming year. 👍🏻
Wonderful story and pictures ! Best wishes from Germany !!
Thank you for producing this video, Morten. I gave the calendar you created to my daughter. She likes it very much. I am grateful for the local and international expeditions you share of places I probably will never be able to visit. Best wishes for the New Year.
Merry Christmas to you and Bjørn and wishing you all the best for the new year! Looking forward to more great videos :)
Thanks, Morten, for your videos in 2020. I very much admire your creative skill & patience in your photography. I look forward to your 2021 videos.
Great video Morten as always and very interesting to see all the comments on how positive people are with the R5/6! Seems like quite the game changer to me. Although I’ll still with the DX2 for a bit longer I think but I imagine it won’t be long before I switch:-) amazing to see the ID focus tracking work so well on a dark bird in a reduced lighting situation! You’ve had an awesome year and brought a lot of joy to many including me! Keep them coming my friend 🙏👍. Regards Richard
Love the photos you captured of the little bird. So beautiful. I love watching your videos, they're so calming :)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love Your videos and the opportunity to following You around. The images, the hand craft, the easy living, in a very positive way is just wonderful. All my best wishes for the time to come.
Merry Christmas Morten! Like always, amazing pictures !!!
Hello Morten, its great to see you trying new tools in your work. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Malaysia.
That Little Dipper looks like it knows you are there, but doesn’t sense any danger. That’s good photography!
I like the sound from that mic, and your sled is awesome.
Thanks for another great video Morten, and have a happy and safe New Year.
Another great video Morten. The Dipper is the number one on my bucket list of birds to photograph as soon as we’re allowed out again. Cheers Keith
Genius tip on the ball head! How did I not think of that...
tough very tough work just for give us an amazing view of birds´s life, thank you so much Morten
Would love to learn more about audio setup for forest sounds..love channel!!!
Agreed!
@@lucapfephoto agree too!
I absolutely love your videos, they inspire and motivate me! On christmas I got an Nikon D7100, it might not be the best camera, but as you always say, it isn't about the equipment. It's about the photos! And for me as an beginner it's a really great camera ^^
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
I have a D300, and I agree with you!
i LOVE YOU SIR..... SERIOUSLY....THE WAY YOU DEDICATED YOURSELF TO THE MATURE... COMMENDABLE SERIOUSLY.....
This is exactly why the R5 is the camera I went for. Amazing stills and video. Inspiring video Morten.
Such a cute and curious little bird…love watching the wee dipper bob up and down. 🤗. Morten, many thanks and here’s wishing you and yours a wonderful and healthy New Year! Cheers! 🎉🍾✨
Good to see you playing around with an R5. I love mine and I have had it since August 1. There was a bit of a learning curve coming from a traditional dslr system. Look forward to more videos from you.
Ok. I have just recently watched about 15 of your videos. I don't know what it is but 30 minute videos are just so entertaining. I don't know if it's cinematics, or your amazing accent, or what it is but it's great man. Your super skillful in photography, videography, and talking to the camera. Your channel isn't as popular as it should be with this level of content but keep up the great work. It's awesome and inspiring
Mr hilmer i like your way of naration in the every video
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well. I like the little Dipper, and these "on location" videos are really inspiring. Thanks!
I'm a military vet and seeing the gear and the effort reminds me why I like photography. For me it's like being a Sniper and letting nothing get in the way of the of the shoot!
Seeing you crawl up that infamous tree with all that new gear made my heart skip a beat. Not sure if I would have given it another try after that last encounter. Anyway, glad you did, as allways great pictures!
One tip I found really useful with my R6: I configured the "normal" AF-ON button to do "normal" Single Point Back Button AF and the "*" Button to do Eye-Detect AF, so you can switch between these two modes within a blink of an eye, depending on the situation.
Keep up the good work!
Talked with a friend about this bird. Next day I saw it myself and photographed it on 300mm. That was in Norway as tou mentioned it lives near streams. This winter they are still flowing. Beautiful video again.
Happy new year to you Mortem, i look forward to your vlogs during 2021
I got an R5 and an RF 800mm for Christmas and I am stunned. My keeper rate skyrocketed in only two days even though I Haven't figured out the best settings yet. The camera finds the focus and lets me focus on composition
Thank you Morten For all your video's this year i enjoyed learning and watching them Im looking forward to seeing your 2021 video's thanks again God Bless.
I used to watch your videos in 1080p but this video I watched in 4K and it's truly amazing and astonishing! Happy new year and everything the best!
This video and this beautiful bird filled my heart with joy! Thank you!
great job Morten. This is a really good channel...I always enjoy your videos. Best Wishes for 2021
Merry Christmas and Happy New Canon..😂..I mean New Year to you.
Wonderful video and pictures as always.
I will say you did look excited when you looked at the R5.
happy new year to you and all the best for 2021. thanks for all your posts this year which have been excellent
I saved the video to have something great to watch on new years morning. Must have been a great experience with the little dipper so close :)
Have a happy new year Morten. 😊
Your videos are always of such wonderfully high quality Morten, they are obviously made with great care, love and fuelled by passion for your subject. Always a joy to watch and a privilege to get a glimpse into your world - thank you for sharing with us. I wish you a very safe and happy New Year ahead.
All of your work and effort is appreciated. You put so much into your video, and it shows!
Great video. The bird-eye autofocus looks amazing
Happy New Year Morten! Best wishes for you in 2021!
Calendar arrived two weeks ago and I am very happy with it! Photos are amazing, I hung it up on the wall before 2020. over.
A great rig that slider. I might have to build one too! Awesome pictures and interesting tips. Welcome to Canon if you decide to switch! Thanks for sharing and wishing you a Happy New Year. Looking forward to your new videos!
thank you for this video. always a pleasure ! happy new year for you Mr hilmer
very nice video and even nicer pictures of the dipper. love the last one, where he holds his head up, too cute :-)
Thanks for all the information and entertainment throughout the year. I learned a lot and am hoping to learn more in 2021. As for switching to Canon - if it gives you better results then go for it, although it can be costly switching systems.. Time will tell, but let us know - I quite like the changing the focus point with the thumb. Happy New Year!
Thank you for producing this video.it’s a wonderful one.
Dippers are tricky. I usually have the best result when I sit still in one spot and wait. Perhaps those Danske dippers are different. With regards to the R5, I consider it to be a game changer. I'm far from a gear head but I must say that eye AF is unreal. Not perfect but a significant step ahead of the AF in my 5D IV and 1Dx II. And the large sensor does yield quite a bit of latitude with regards to cropping. Having said that, the skill of the photographer matters more than anything else IMO. Love the content Morten. Keep it coming. Hilsen fra en Dansker i Canada.
I love watching your videos, landscape is similar to where I live, but I have snakes and alligators to contend with! When I first moved here I didn't think there where that many alligators, but after going out in the woods and swamps they are everywhere! Not afraid of them, but you have to be smart about it! I see you switched to Canon! You must of been really impressed to switch! I'm a Panasonic kind of guy! Thanks for sharing your awesome work!
Ottimo sei sempre una grande fonte di ispirazione !!!!!
At least you stayed dry on this one Morten, imagine sending the Canon gear back after a dunking!! Cracking results with the Dipper, theyre a tough little bird to capture. Stay safe and looking forward to your films in 2021👍📷👊
Happy New Year Morten. Thanks for your video with the Dipper and your gear presentation. Love that sled.
Godt nytår Morten ...og tak for alle dine fantastiske underholdende samt informative videoer 👍😊
Godt nytår til dig også og selv tak i hvert fald.
Beautiful picture. Great 👌 job and welcome to canon ;) merry Christmas and happy New year ;)
An extremely interesting and instructive video. Thanks for posting. Greetings from Switzerland.
Beautiful! As always Morten, you've given us an amazing video, pure art!
@morten ... I'm definitely going to try your sled design with PVC tubing... I love the idea
Great set of images, and the ballhead/gimbal tip is super! I'll definitely keep that in mind on my next birding outing.
Great to see that you did not fall into the river again, Morten!! Great video with my favourite bird and also I'm a Canon user so all perfect. Hope you have a happy new year
Love the video as always!
Looks like you're using a single button focus. One nice thing I've found with the R5 is programming multiple back button's for different types of autofocus. I'm using all three buttons in the upper right for back button focus. The middle is always eye detect, the left is always single point, and the right cycles through them with the m-fn button. It's been a really powerful setup for me since all I have to do is move my thumb to override the eye detect when it misses.
Ciao Morten, thanks for all these fantastic & inspirational videos and wish you an happy new year!! It always seems to be there with you in these amazing locations!! A big hug from Italy!! ;) ;)
I absolutely love your content and photos!! Please keep doing this!
Hey Morten you didn't fall in!🤣 Great video!
Great video Morten.
Love your passion and enthusiasm for wildlife. Makes me want to do more wildlife photography.
All the best for 2021. Thanks
My experience with the R5 af is that, at least sometimes, it sort of is about the equipment. The R5 focus system has given me a higher number of keepers. Happy New Year.
The R5 makes me drown in keepers :-)
Yes mate dont be afraid of saying it. With wildlife photography gear matters. People who say it doesn't matter for all photography are just not using their brains. Stuff like portraiture is much less gear dependant on gear, for sure. You dont have to have fantastic gear to get a fantastic photo, but this isn't the same thing as a blanket statement that gear doesn't matter. I have the exact same outfit as he's using here, and it feels like cheating its that good.
Love the Dippers Morten. I've watched them at Clappersgate near the top of Windermere lake over here. Great vid..
Happy New year once again Morten. Interesting to hear about the R5.... and happy to know that I do have one of the 50 Ground pods..... hehehe. The dipper pictures are nice I especially liked the one with stretching the neck. Hopefully no Covid restrictions around easter holiday...... then we could have some pictures of it with snow down in the river in mountain. Take care.... se you out there:)
Yes! A new video from Morten Hilmer! Love that you tried out the R5. I currently use a Sony A7III and Sony 200-600mm G lens (great combo). I hope you had a wonderful Christmas Morten! Keep the videos coming👍🏼
Awesome video! I was also photographing White-throated dippers recently with my 7D MK II, I got to 2 meters away from them, took photos for hours straight. That was so fun!
Hi morten, I love your photographs, they are awesome. Best wishes from Recife- Brazil.
The moment when u notice Morten Hilmer placed the equivalent of nice Car on to the ground... Love your work always coming back. Nice to see u got the subs u deserve and more. Have a great new year.
Thanks Morten for another great video. Happy New Year! :)
Fantastic video as always. You are truly an inspiration for nature photographers.
Looking forward to capturing the Dippers at Watersmeet North Devon UK in late May you have certainly given me some ideas how to get into position great video 👍😍
Morten, it is always a treat, when you upload something, I also wish happy 2021 to you and to this community of your enthusiasts keep up the good spirit, looking forward to see anything you are going to share. Cheers from Hungary: Zola
p.s.: I have seen a dipper once in Slovenia(lovely small country, worth the visit: a little of almost everything that nature and culture can offer in Europe, even wolves, bears, lynxes, snowy mountains, nice caves, abundant mountain streams, traditional mountain life and so on) in a popular valley called Logarska dolina in front of a waterfall and I am fascinated by this little bird ever since...
Oh wow the video is perfect example of patience and skills to get best of photos.
Morten hats off for your videos.
As your old fan and subscriber i would like to request you to bring 'Photographerd Friday' and new videos of Nordic Vlog...
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fantastic video, loved watching it. Got your calendar on my wall also. Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and happy new year, looking forward to your next video of 2021.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you too.