A Journey Into Camera Trapping - Episode 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ย. 2023
- I'm always looking for new ways to capture great wildlife images, and in this video I'll be starting my journey into camera trapping. It's only natural to want to expand and improve your portfolio and hopefully this new discipline will help in that respect!
We're going to have a crack at camera trapping, so armed with my Camtraptions setup and a steep learning curve we're going to attempt to capture some great wildlife images after dark.
Join me in this first episode as we talk about the merits of this form of photography and take a closer look at the gear that were going to be using.
John Formstone. TH-cam Channel: / johnformstone
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Great introductory video Simon, into your camera trapping adventure, your enthusiasm for the task is evident. Thanks for the shout out and the link, much appreciated 👍 I predict some cracking images will be coming your way very soon and i,m already looking forward to the next episode. regards.John.
No problem John, youre films have been of great assistance to me. Both in information and spending money!!🤣 ATB, SI 👊🏼👍🏼
Welcome to the CamTrapping world Simon, best of luck...Warning...it becomes addictive! It's a little like going back to film photography and waiting, fingers-crossed, for the image to emerge from the developing tank. I'll look at video 2 in this series next.
I'm already addicted Rik, there'll be disappointments along the way I'm sure but all part of the fun mate📸🤞🏼👍🏼
Now then lad, fingers crossed for the move, that's the most important thing. Trail cams are excellent, if low res, and our ability to site them in the wrong place is legendary. We have two, and I'll call them "Nigel" and "Giles" here, so as to avoid them suffering social media blowback and abuse. They do their best. Good luck, J&A&B&T.
Cheers Aynsley, yeh wouldnt be without the trailcams. Theyre ace. Not got to the point where I've named them yet though!!🤣🤣
Awesome mate looking forward to seeing your set up
Cheers Dean 👍🏼
This is excellent and going to try this out in the new year
Simon!you did epic view!
You can never have too much kit Simon, even the walkie talkies (even though they do back chat 😏). I’ve got 5 or 6 and use them when we go out as a group - much easier than using mobiles. It’s useful that you have listed all your kit in the description, including things like your flasks, it can be very useful to the viewers as we can see what they look like too. About to watch Part 2.
Thats what I keep telling the missus, cant have too much gear!!🤣 Glad you enjoyed the film 👍🏼👀
@@simoneardley I keep telling my Mrs that too and that you can't take your money with you. Her reply was, ''You can't take your camera either''.
Brilliant set up I am intrigued cant wait to see it action ! hopefully you,l be well settled in the new house before the next video ! take care man.
Not in yet Pat and the 2nd episode came out last night!!🤣 Thanks for following 👍🏼
Nice..Will follow this series. .Love the little mouse on the right side of the screen at 24:00. 🙂
Glad you enjoy it! Yeh only spotted it when I was editing the film!!👍🏼😆
Excellent Simon! Look forward to your project 👌
Cheers Paul 👍🏼
Using a handheld light meter is a doddle once you get used to it and it's more accurate than using a camera meter. It's a bit of a faff starting out but it quickly becomes second nature.
Nice one Paul, ive got the manual out ready!!😆 Theyre a great tool by all accounts.👍🏼
I look forward to seeing you photos ive got the complete same set up aswell
Cheers , hopefully it'll do the trick 🤞🏼📷
Great video.. perhaps put a trail cam up to watch the cam trap set up. Then if it did get stolen you might have some video of who did it.
Thanks Nigel, yeh definately going to put some sort of surveillance on the setup !!👀👀👍🏼
24.02 check the video Simon, just to your left next to the metal pot, looks like a harvest mouse, vole or rat 🙂
Well spotted Tom, yeh saw him when I did the edit!!👀👍🏼
Good luck Simon. Can't wait to see your next video and how things pan out.
Cheers Ryan 👊🏼
Great to see you back Simon and nice to know you have decided to move away to pastures new… hope the move goes well and looking forward to episode 2 👍
Thanks Paul looking forward to the move!!😃
I can imagine… Wales is a fantastic place, especially the spring woodlands 👍
Brilliant Si - That's what's awesome about your videos were learning and seeing how you do things as well. The good and the bad and it's positive. Can't wait too see the rest of the series and what gets captures. Keep it up mate 🔥
Thanks pal, not sure how much you'll learn in the first few episodes!!😆. We'll get there mate👍🏼👊🏼
Good luck on your new adventure Simon. Can't wait to see how it all turns out.
Cheers Stevie
Great video as always Simon. Really looking forward to following your journey with the camera trap and glad to hear you have a moving date.
Cheers Phil, cant wait to get settled in. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Exciting project looking forward to the results, good luck with the move.
You and me both! Thanks for watching 👊🏼
Cheers Simon, looking forward to following your progress. All the best. 👍📷😎
Thanks Rob👍
Looks like a great set-up. I’m sure there will be a learning curve but that’s the fun of it all. Love those figs👍!
Cheers Scooter, thanks for watching 👊🏼😃
Who saw the mouse? The first time it appeared
Only saw it when I was editing the film !!🤣🐀
Looking forward to seeing this project Simon and good news on the datebook the best Laurence.
Cheers Laurence, cant wait to get cracking !!👍🏼📷
Can't wait for the next episodes and the results it brings. Hopefully it work well , excited to see if you get any badgers, good luck Simon
Cheers Ray, theyre on my radar mate!!😆👀🦡
nice vide Simon ! did you see the mouse at 24:02 ? John was a great help when I started cameratrapping ! one of the best around!
Thanks mate, yeh Johns a top bloke👍🏼
Another great video Simon, I thought for a long time about camera trapping but a bit to costly for me at the mo and also lack of safe places local to me to do it. Best of luck with it and I look forward to following your journey.
Cheers Lee, yeh theyre both big considerations. Thanks for following the channel.👊🏼
Enjoying your videos. Just bought a Nikon P1000 with the intention of doing wildlife photos in our wonderful countryside. Learning a lot from you - thanks
P.S. Can you do a video on footwear for summer and winter, to keep feet warm and dry. Also maybe clothing
Nice one David, good luck with the new camera. I'll put it on the list🎥👍🏼
great video as I have told u I use them for badgers so be interested to see what flash covers u come up with
Cheers Alan, yeh I working on the covers at the moment👍🏼
great stuff I be interesting to see what u come up with @@simoneardley
Great video as always Simon. I have the wilderness bundle myself and its a steep learning curve but many ups and down so its fascinating stuff. A little tip i learned along the way mate is you will notice at times you will get condensation on the housing glass so putting a little bag of silica gel solved that for me or a carbon tablet, i believe camtraptions have brought out a heated patch too. All the best in your future cam trapping adventures.
Thanks for watching, yeh just seen the new lens warmer. Ive had so many trailcam captures ruined by condensation and misted lenses. I feel a purchase coming on !!🙄😆
Perfect! I've been on the fence for over 3 years to buy this setup. I'm following along. Wish you good luck on nailing eye focus. Greetings from Antwerp
Thanks David, welcome along. Hopefully my results wont put you off investing!!😆👍🏼
Cracking blog mate, looking forward to the series and you getting your Badger shot 😂😊👍👌
Thanks Keith, fingers crossed mate 👍🏼👊🏼🤞🏼🦡
Simon not mistakes mate but learning curves looking forward to the upcoming instalments of this new venture good luck buddy
Cheers Keith, always nice to try something new 👍🏼
Great Video and interested to see the results, as a pointer I have been using camtraption flashes and typically get around 10 days of use from external
Batteries as the flash is permently on, you can extend this with solar panels (which I have) but have had mixed results,
Cheers, yeh power is always a big consideration with this type of photography. I guess the cold weather will have a big impact on it as well. I'll no doubt find this out as the Winter starts to bite👍🏼
Great idea Simon, look forward to seeing your learning curve with this setup.
What about a small security camera to monitor movement at the camera and send a warning to you / send a pic or video of anyone tampering ? (Like the door bell ones) Could alleviate the worrying. All best.
Yeh, its a good shout that. I already had it in mind to use my Keen 4G camera to keep an eye on things!!👀 You cant be too careful these days.👍🏼👀
Who's your pal Simon at 24:03🐀😄
Haha, it obviously wanted the limelight!!🤣👍🏼📸
Cracking video Simon! I’m finding myself pretty uninspired photographically, totally fed up with cut and paste paid hide photos and inconsiderate photographers swarming en mass with no regard for animal welfare (I think having my local short eared owl location broadcast nationwide broke me!) so I’ve started looking into wide angle photography of more overlooked species.
Can’t justify the financial outlay of a camera trap setup but I’m finding that remote triggering my camera from a short distance gives some of the results of daytime camera trapping with the buzz of in person photography! Early days yet, might try and move over to using sensors next year but as I’m on public land there’s always more risk of the gear wandering off…
Totally agree Joshua, I know exactly what you mean. Can't beat getting out there on your own. So much more inspiring and rewarding. Not sure what system you use but I'll be showing the Nikon Autocapture feature which acts as a camera trap. Love the look of short focal length wildlife shots. ATB, Si
Brilliant that Simon 👏. Dead chuffed you've decided to do this. Looking forward to the future vlogs. I've started putting trail cams out in July. I've had some great results 4 badgers all at the same time, foxes ,roe dear, mice ,rats and even had a barn owl. Not bad considering I live in a built up area, between Bolton and Bury. I look forward to learning from you over the next few months, in order to take me to the next level 👍. Ps if someone does nick my gear, then it all over. I wouldn't continue leaving gear out. The way of the world I suppose. Anyhow good luck with yours, I'm sure you'll get some brilliant footage 👍
Thanks Michael, yeh I'm going to have a good think about security and concealment. I'm also gonna put a 4G camera on the setup so I get any notifications if theres folk knocking about!!👀🤞🏼
Not sure why but when hitting your links I'm getting all sorts of issues. Link not available on your store. linking to wrong product on some. Sirui tripod ?
Hopefully sorted now, the Sirui tripod is only available from the link provided in the video description. 👍🏼
Good stuff Simon and by the way what make is your old camo jacket please?
Thanks John, I"ve had that jacket about 30 years and its an original British army 1968 DPM pattern. If you watch old Falklands footage its the same pattern. You see the odd one popping up in army surplus stores. In fact theres a few on Ebay.
Simon, great vid,did you spot the mouse on 24 mins? 😂
Cheers Sean, I did spot it. Only when I was editing the film!!🤣🐀
What the total cost of the setup Simon
The Wilderness Bundle is £810 inc vat and then you have the price of the camera, lens, mounts, bag etc etc.
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Cheers Simon
photobombed by a mouse at 24:01 😂
Yeh, spotted that. Cheeky little devil!!🤣
High price of entry with the learning curve (and wallet!) but ultimately these set ups do create some unique and interesting images if done right, best a luck Simon! Also edit just noted your link to john isn't right. Here is what you need: th-cam.com/users/JohnFormstone
Yeh I know what you mean but it'll be worth it hopefully. Link sorted, thanks for the headsup 👍🏼