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@soumya068 Күн бұрын
Can u please demonstrate one example of zooming on a subject with 6x or 2x lens with iPhone actually using the lens and zooming on the subject . There is no video anywhere on the demo of the lens 😭😭
@MatthewRaifman Күн бұрын
Hey there. So the lens is not a variable focal length zoom, meaning it’s a fixed focal length. You can zoom in the app, but you’ll be using the digital zoom in iPhone that is cropping the image. Does that make sense?
@DavidARosen 5 күн бұрын
What size board is it?16x20?
@MatthewRaifman 4 күн бұрын
13x19
@timbuktoo23 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing! These are amazing clicks! 100% agree on printing the work. Congrats on successful photos. Do you mind sharing your process of picking up the right spot for the given day? I am a beginner and I also arrive late at the right spot because the spot that I picked first wasn't the right one.
@MatthewRaifman 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. For moonrises, I use PhotoPils app on iphone. It has a one time fee but it's worth it in my opinion. I use that to find out where the moon is rising from different perspectives, placing a pin where I expect to be and then cross reference with google street view to see what the view will be. When you are on site, you can use the app for augmented reality that shows you where it will rise wtih the view but you need to be there first for that feature so that isn't as helpful for planning.
@msowers77 7 күн бұрын
Those are amazing photos! Congrats!
@MatthewRaifman 7 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@arthurgphotography 7 күн бұрын
I turned to IR bc I have a young kid as well haha. That and astrophotography. I have a full spectrum modified A7III
@ajschot 8 күн бұрын
Still be honost… how did they ****** this up? I still can not believe it, if this camera had good mechanical shutter or less rolling shutter this would be the APS-C camera to rule them all… i think the most easy way was if canon did not screw up the mechanical shutter, and did normal dampening. It is not the first camera shutter they build…. Those 32mpix is a lot for a small sensor, but that shutter shick, they could avoid that
@tomlew55 8 күн бұрын
Nice informative video. I learned how to shoot in the late 60's well before image stabilization was even a dream. Ever wonder how we got sharp photos back then? Proper use of film and shutter speed, stabilizing oneself and even holding your breath at the right moment. We couldn't spray and pray back then unless you had a lot of money to waste on film and processing. I can only speak for myself, but photography was much more cerebral pre-digital. Good memories but I wouldn't want to go back compared to what we have today.
@MatthewRaifman 8 күн бұрын
Absolutely. I get that. I actually learned that way too in the early 2000s. It was the only thing I took from one summer where I did some rifle range training. Breathing is everything! Thanks for the comment.
@Jessehermansonphotography 11 күн бұрын
I see you opted for the 600 over the 400? Unless I missed that video.
@MatthewRaifman 11 күн бұрын
I am SO behind on videos. Life has gotten in the way...work, second kid, etc...but yes, i opted to move from the 400 to the 600. So far I'm happy with that decision, but in a perfect world I'd have something for lower light situations as well (like the 400 f/2.8 TC). So far, however, I have been happy with the extra reach at the expense of a stop of light.
@Jessehermansonphotography 11 күн бұрын
@@MatthewRaifman I seem to be following your camera changes. Lol. I had the R7 with the 300mm vii, then R5… now onto the Z8 with the 400mm but I’ve been itching for the 600. Honestly through, with F mount falling so far in prices, I’m considering the 400 f2.8 F mount. You can get the 500 f4 for a steal imo. It’s kinda an interesting thought and I’ve been mulling that over for a couple months.
@Jessehermansonphotography 11 күн бұрын
@@MatthewRaifman also, congrats on the 2nd child. I totally understand what that does. I have 3 kids and I have had to balance a lot of things. All about compromises and such. Kids and fam are more important than vids.
@MatthewRaifman 11 күн бұрын
@@Jessehermansonphotography Wow, you are not kidding! Exactly my path. I have days when I miss that 300mm f/2.8 ii and R7 combo man. That lens was perfection but the R7 was such a pain to use. I've also been thinking about the 400 f/2.8 f mount or 500 f/4. The 400 f/2.8 nikon didn't get a v3 like the canon did before the mirrorless transition so the nikon is a bit heavy I think. On a separate note, I made the mistake of getting a used Fuji GFX 100s on the cheap and it has blown my mind for landscape photography, so I've been investing in that a bit and spreading my money a bit thin. But the Z8 and 600 PF is a wonderful combo I enjoy using a lot in the field.
@Jessehermansonphotography 11 күн бұрын
@@MatthewRaifman a friend of mine shoots the 100s version ii with a 500pf and loves it. He shoots whitetail and turkeys for publications. The detail is insane.
@withvinayak 12 күн бұрын
Beautiful
@timcannady3213 12 күн бұрын
Love this! Thanks for sharing your trip. I'm curious how you feel about the reach of the 400mm. I'm using the 500mm PF on the Z8. I went to Point Reyes for the first time this weekend, and I was surprised by how many fences there were. I've since learned about the politics of the ranchers 😅 When you get near the bobcats like these, are they conveniently near you by the fence? Or maybe you're in places without fences? I'd also be curious to hear how important you feel the f/4.5 is while shooting at that location. The PF is a f/5.3, so it's around 2/3 less of a stop. Thanks for any tips :)
@MatthewRaifman 11 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the comment. I thought a lot about the 600pf vs 400 f/4.5 and ultimately decided to unload the 400mm in favor of the 600 pf. The IQ is comparable though I think the 600pf is a tad better, but that extra 200mm does mean I have a lot more pixels on the subject. It's a compromise for sure, but I needed that extra reach. I do wonder if you already have the best of both worlds with the 500 PF. Yes, you have to adapt, but it is similar IQ and is a nice compromise between the two. With regard to Point Reyes, I tend to go past Point Reyes Station and out towards Abbotts Lagoon area. There are a lot of fences, don't get me wrong, but the bobcats roam and I have had good luck spotting them. It's always a crap shoot and there are plenty of times I don't see one. Have fun out there!
@MarkReese 12 күн бұрын
Phenomenal video that answered all the questions I had about the performance of the 400mm f/4.5 + 1.4X TC. Thank you!
@MatthewRaifman 11 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@speedbumpmedia9584 12 күн бұрын
You say you’re using the 1.4X TC but don’t mention through some of the examples if it was used for those. The Otters for instance. It sounds like you shot at 4.5 but if the TC is on you’re shooting at 6.3. Just looking for clarification.
@MatthewRaifman 11 күн бұрын
Hey there. Take a look in the bottom left of the video and I include if I shot with the TC. Most shots in the video are with the TC.
@ConorCoen 15 күн бұрын
Super helpful, thank you, just set it up, even though I'm shooting birds mostly I often come across other wildlife, this is great
@MatthewRaifman 11 күн бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for the comment!
@ozzy10881 16 күн бұрын
Thank you Matthew that just what I have been looking for
@tibor123 18 күн бұрын
Hi Matthew! I just bought one of these lenses. I don't have the loud noise when I shake the lens like you have in the video, but there is a minimal noise when I shake it. Is this normal?
@MatthewRaifman Күн бұрын
A little noise is probably ok. It should make much noise though because there is no image stabilization built in.
@jackieboshoff2013 19 күн бұрын
Hi Matthew, Greetings from Africa I've just come across your channel and this video today Interesting, I hardly ever use ES, I shoot MS 90% of the time. I might have to try it out though. The thing is I shoot wildlife in Africa (birds, lions, elephants, leopards, wild dogs, hyenas, rhinos). Some of them stationary, some of them moving. And often before sunrise and after sunset, so I have to bump up my ISO substantially shooting on my EF400mm f5.6L USM lens, or my RF600mm f11 lens. Also, do you know if there is a quick way/shortcut to instantly switch between ES & MS on the fly? I haven't come across one or found a button that you can customize for this Thanks
@Aviator168 23 күн бұрын
The depth of field is still the same whether using a full-frame or crop sensor, and the bokeh is still the same.
@rtemmerm 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for this great video. As a newbie in wildlife photography this kind of videos are super helpful! I have the tendency to use negative compensation as I have the impression that it is easier to photoshop underexposed images compared to overexposed. Overexposed seems to lose more data compared to underexposed.
@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy 26 күн бұрын
Interesting. In previous F mount lenses, I've noticed a definite quality loss when using TC's. I've own two 1.4'xs, a 1.6x, and the 1.7x III TC's. All had some loss of sharpness and contrast, but the 1,4x TC had the least impact. Northrop even did a test and found that using no TC and just cropping in, ended up resolving more detail. I've got a Fuji 200mm f/2 now with the matched 1,4x TC and notice no loss whatsoever, so I think they've got better. Just not long enough for birds even on a crop sensor. I've found for birds, you can never have too much focal length. They're small subjects, it takes a bunch of magnification to fill the frame with one.
@wernerswannet 26 күн бұрын
Why not use a rubber roller to get the photograph on the board?
@MatthewRaifman 11 күн бұрын
Just because I didn't have one. That would have been a good idea!
@ogonzilla 29 күн бұрын
That’s a great tip!😊
@MatthewRaifman 29 күн бұрын
Thanks my dude. Big fan of your channel. 👊
@tonyvargas18 29 күн бұрын
Very helpful, I am also trying to selll my camera gear, and the amount of scams makes it really difficult. Thank you for this detailed video, it was informative and helpful.
@MatthewRaifman 29 күн бұрын
@@tonyvargas18 I’m thrilled it was helpful. Transparency Is everything with this.
@VW1132-m2l 29 күн бұрын
HI Matthew, thanks for the video, very informative video. I currently have a canon R7 with Rf100-500mm lens. I always wanted to have a 300mm f2.8 II lens, but i can only afford one lens. Have you done the comparison between RF100-500mm with EF 300mm x 2.0TC image's quality? As i am not sure which one is better and not many reviewers cover video for canon 300mm f2.8. I love Canon R7, the image quality with with RF100-500mm is super sharp, but when the condition is very dark, especially birding in early morning forest, it really shows its weakness. Hope you can have this comparison video in the future, or, at least advice from you about the sharpness on EF300mm f2.8 with 2.0TC on it. Thanks.
@jishnukrishnageetha3326 Ай бұрын
Which lens you used on xs20 to shoot those pic that you shown in beginning of this video 😃
@MatthewRaifman Ай бұрын
All with the adapted ef 500mm f/4. Beast of a lens but adapts very well.
@AnandaGarden Ай бұрын
Thank you. I knew from Duade Paton and others that there was something a little bit "off" about the R7. You've isolated the true issue and found a workable solution. I won't be buying it, however, as I doubt the R7 will retain its resale value given those issues. Still, very grateful to know what the problem is.
@CJC051 Ай бұрын
I noticed ,when using the sigma 150-600mm with IS on that sometimes the shape of birds will differe even if the subject does not move ,it's caused by IS' action .
@mariovelasquez2780 Ай бұрын
Great job on those Bobcats 👏🏼 I’m always looking for to photograph them every time I go there but no luck yet 😣
@fernandocardenas2264 Ай бұрын
Nope. I shoot in E-1st with the R7 , no roll and reasonable shutter shock, almost unnoticeable. But thanks! :)
@definitelyhexed Ай бұрын
Can't wait for the R7II which will have a stacked sensor.
@johnstatue Ай бұрын
My experience with the R7 is that when I take a photo with the electronic shutter, a picture is taken directly on the sensor. This prevents motion blur due to the mechanism of the shutter. This gives you a pinsharp picture. Now a question about the Canon 90D. If I take a shot in "live view" with the Canon 90D, is that comparable to the shot with the electronic shutter of the R7? Doesn't the 90D also see the image via the sensor? does this also produce a pinsharp picture? Is this different than with the R7? can you answer me on this?
@WineGroceries Ай бұрын
Is this a good choice for high school football videos - of my son’s senior year
@MatthewRaifman Ай бұрын
I would not really recommend it. I would instead invest in a camera. I think it'll be a pain to stabilized this lens on a tripod and focusing on sports will be a challenge as it is all manual focus. Instead I would set a budget and purchase a used mirrorless or dslr system with a telephoto.
@NatureLenzPhoto Ай бұрын
Hi Matthew. Another very informative and useful video. Thank you. I have set my Z8 up like yours and it works well. However, I noticed there is no option to do this in video mode. Or am I missing something?
@johnstatue Ай бұрын
If I am going to take photos with the electronic shutter, do I always need a tripod or is it better to use a higher shutter speed? wich speed do you recomended?
@nata6aerokhina Ай бұрын
Thanks,
@55whiplash Ай бұрын
How's tracking and autofocus speed in the field? Quality wise, they're both fine. Thanks for your hard work.
@gregoire8376 Ай бұрын
Finally ... Somebody (you) confirmed my theory why this camera likely has better AF than the Fuji 40 megapixel models. Thank you for the very good "book pag / reader" analogy. This has a normal sensor (the page) with a faster processor (reader). Better comprehension = better pictures. This camera becomes the mid-priced beauty in the Fuji system. My looking can stop here. And, you have a new subscriber. 😊
@fabricenicod7432 Ай бұрын
Do you switch for nikon then 😅
@mylucksmiles Ай бұрын
I love my 70-200 z . And I use the .z 180-600 in England the light is never really great for fhe z180-600 . Other wise the180-600 z is a good choice for some. The 70- 200z is great work horse. I think we should mention recording with those lenses . Photography is part of an older model film is the more modern version a bit like black and white gives way to colour.
@allenschneider1847 Ай бұрын
As of recent there has been significant complaining, on KZbin, about Fugi focus system - specifically about continuous focus and tracking. I think this has come after recent firmware updates. Have you noticed these issues. Is it something Fugi can fix? I'm wanting to buy a Fugi camera but I'm now reticent.
@damianslow7080 Ай бұрын
I am thinking to buy that lens for a wedding photography and it loos like it is good enough to give it a try! Thank you for the video it really helps!
@MatthewRaifman Ай бұрын
@@damianslow7080 absolutely. Thanks for the comment. I think it’ll be great for wedding as it’s very handholdable all day and night and f/2.8.
@comment_below Ай бұрын
great vid! ... lemme ask -would would you get if you couldnt get the 70-180mm and you at least need like 135mm (120mm might be fine)??? preferably 2.8 or less
@MatthewRaifman Ай бұрын
It’s tricky. I have a 135mm f/1.8 Samyang on Sony e mount and it’s amazing for under $600 but not available on z mount (you’d need to adapt from Sony to Z).
@lanep4322 Ай бұрын
Despite its flaws, the R7 is still an amazing value for the money. Especially for someone like me coming from the 6D MkII which is capable, but not nearly as flexible as the R7. In the spirit of compromise (which I agree is necessary) I keep the shutter defaulted to electronic 1st curtain, but I assigned the silent shutter mode to a position on the 4 way pad. That way if I'm shooting stills or anything that won't be affected by rolling shutter I can switch into silent mode and back in an instant. Custom configurability like that is just another thing that makes this camera a winner at my budget level.
@sabo55 2 ай бұрын
Agreed the mech shutter is basically unsuseable the first da yI used the R7 I was horrified by the lack of clarity, its WORSE than my old Canon RP XD
@FocusRocus 2 ай бұрын
If 10 fps yields five sharp images, are you suggesting that 6 fps might yield more consistent keepers, allowing more time for shutter shock to calm down, or just stay with 10 fps and hope for the best? Great review, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@roberthigaki2282 2 ай бұрын
This is one of the best tips I have found on KZbin. I reprogrammed my z8 and z9. Not only can you change subject detection; you can also change shutter speed, exposure compensation, release mode, etc on the fly. Thank you!
@MatthewRaifman 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting. So glad it was helpful.
@johnstatue 2 ай бұрын
I have a question about the electronic shutter. Can this also be used in video mode?
@MatthewRaifman 2 ай бұрын
Hi there. In video mode, you do not need a shutter because the camera is recording constantly.
@pancakelens75 2 ай бұрын
I agree about having only four custom settings. Heck my equally AWESOME little X-E4 even has the seven custom settings. That said, I absolutely love my X-S20-what an amazing little high quality package to travel with!
@NancyElwood 2 ай бұрын
I think it also depends on what AF mode you were using. I find the larger the subject is in the viewfinder the better the new AF modes work. Also, I use iso's 6400 and above many times in the Costa Rica, because I need the shutter speed. No problems at all even with the 1.4TC. A sharp properly exposed image is the most important. I have even shot at iso 32,000 with the combo. Wildlife photography especially in the rainforests are rarely at iso's below 1250.
@ralphstadus3944 2 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Best I have found on this specific question. I moved from Nikon to Olympus 8 years ago as I mostly shoot birds but thinking of moving back to Z6III and either the 400mm f4.5 or as you say the 600mm f6.3. Many thanks for a very thoughtful video !
@beverleyhoward2644 2 ай бұрын
I'm considering the Z 70-180 to use with a teleconverter occasionally on my Z50. How would this work. I have the Tamron 100-400 f lens to use with the FTZ, but I'm starting to find it heavy for carrying around