Great tips and advice, and some absolutely beautiful footage! Thank you, my friend.
@mariogonzalezavila24083 күн бұрын
ola amigo como estas ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@MollyAlbright-s8p3 күн бұрын
OMG WHAT?!!!!’
@CMRCC073 күн бұрын
They are so cute.
@user-ko8jk4fp9w4 күн бұрын
Красотки, спасибо за видео!
@banksidephotography15 күн бұрын
Great work jimmy🙂👍👍
@arjunhari74745 күн бұрын
Amazing video 😊
@wildlifebybrianhoule5 күн бұрын
Those red rocks are amazing for scenery!
@scottland9066 күн бұрын
owls are fucking creepy dude
@wildlifebybrianhoule5 күн бұрын
Why? Just because they fly silently, at night, with razor sharp talons. :). All good. On a serious note, google great horned owl attacking eagles at night. That will add to the creepiness :)
@cameraprepper79386 күн бұрын
A "perfect" camera and lens for wildlife and hiking in the nature has got to be compact and light weight, so I have the Sony A7 RV and Sigma 500mm 5.6 DG DN OS Sports. It is very nice to have 60 megapixels, even in APSC mode you still have 26 megapixels.
@rayl8017 күн бұрын
I have an R5 that I use with various lenses for landscape photography, primarily with a Tamron ef 35-150mm f/2.8-4 and Canon 16-35mm f/4L with ef-rf adaptor, and sometimes with my Canon RF 100-500L. I bought an r7 primarily as a lightweight travel camera setup with the rf-s 10-18mm & 18-150mm kit lenses, and RF 100-400mm small telephoto. I also use the r7 with the 100-500L for an effective 160-800mm wildlife and birding setup thanks to the r7's 1.6x crop factor. Along with a couple of other prime lenses, I find this combo covers all bases for me.
@Rudy604267 күн бұрын
awesome video
@Rudy604267 күн бұрын
great video Jimmy
@wolfgangrieger12468 күн бұрын
I use 4 different Canon DSLR body types. No need to learn new buttons, menue etc. I wouldn't switch to Canon DSLM until they have managed to operate all cameras in the same way again.
@larrycoonrod55638 күн бұрын
TLDR he replaced his canon 100-500 with the same lens
@MichaelAnderson-l3k8 күн бұрын
Love my RF100-500 with my R5 using Flexible Mode with electronic shutter.
@raygiemza36908 күн бұрын
What an enjoyable video! I got into bird photography about two years ago. I'm currently shooting an R7 with your favorite 100-500 L lens. I also have a 1.4 converter that I use occasionally. I have pre-ordered an R5 Mk II (arriving this coming week with fingers crossed). Im hoping that the R5 camera's various features offset the shorter reach factor. Your photography is simply outstanding, and I look forward to enjoying your other videos in the future. Many thanks!
@dorianetcetera22648 күн бұрын
What materials you used to make the floating hide and how did you build it
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
I cut my outline in both rigid foam and plywood. Sandwich the foam in plywood and seal it with a waterproof resin. Sew your cover and you should be good to go.
@dorianetcetera22648 күн бұрын
And you were using those black pole thingies what are those and how you attach it to the base
@dorianetcetera22648 күн бұрын
Now question what are those back poles that’s holding the cover and how long is the measuring and where to get it
@dorianetcetera22646 күн бұрын
How did you put the tent poles in the holes of the blind
@tonyesposito96028 күн бұрын
Hi Jimmy, great video, I have the R3 and R5 and my main go to lens is my Canon 600mm F4 MK2 I absolutely love this lens, but to say it is a pain in the back side for travel or hiking is an under statement, like you I have the RF100-500 and absolutely love this lens, but here in the UK when shooting small birds it's just too short, I have used the 1.4 RF Extender and it works well, but I treated myself the the new RF200-800 and since owning this lens I now use it over the RF100-500 when hiking or can't be bothered to take the big prime, in good light this lens is amazing for the money.
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the input, I always appreciate hearing from you. I've been wondering about the 200-800mm since I haven't had a chance to use it yet. I'm happy to hear you like it so much and that it does a good job, I'll need to give it a go sometime once my local camera store has one for rent. Thanks again for sharing!
@tonyesposito96028 күн бұрын
@@JimmyBreitenstein Thanks for the reply Jimmy, the RF200-800 is what it is, in good light it's sharp and can be very sharp, but it also like other big zooms suffer from heat haze, and I think a lot of people who say this lens is not sharp is getting confused with heat haze, I think for your Alaska trip this lens would be awesome it's a lot of reach for something quite light and inexpensive. Talking of Alaska I am ready for your videos as usual 🙂
@jimgsewell8 күн бұрын
I haven’t had the opportunity to use an RF lens yet, but I am very happy with my Canon R5 paired with my Sigma EF 150-600mm C lens. I bought the Sigma new for <1k, so for the price I’m quite happy. I’m afraid to try the Canon RF 100-500mm, I might like it, and it costs quite a bit more. I would like to try the new Canon RF 800mm when I can save enough to afford it.
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
That sounds like a really good camera and lens combo. Have you had any issues with the lens lagging on the R5? I used to use the Tamron 150-600mm G2 on the R5 and in the end I just had so many issues with it talking to the R5 through the adapter. Hence why I got the Canon 100-500. I'm just curious if you've experienced the same thing with the sigma?
@jeffolson47318 күн бұрын
I had the same set up you have. You are right, you will love the RF 100-500 if you give it a try. Some people will tell you 500mm is too short, it isn't. Those same people will tell you f7.1 is awful and f6.3 is wonderful but won't be able to explain why 1/3 of stop makes any difference at all. The Sigma EF 150-600mm C is a great lens and sells for a great price.
@jimgsewell8 күн бұрын
@@JimmyBreitenstein It will search sometimes, especially on a small bird in flight against a featureless sky, but I’d think that is fairly common. This can be minimized by using the focus limiting switch. I think that catching Cliff Swallows in flight is probably difficult with any lens (I have managed to get a few shots). I’ve seen videos where other people have had issues of focus searching, but overall it hasn’t really been an issue on mine. I do have the Sigma cradle and have made a couple adjustments, though offhand I can’t remember which settings I tweaked. Maybe I just got a good one.
@jimgsewell8 күн бұрын
@@jeffolson4731 I’m sure you are right, it’s just tough to spend another $2800 for 100mm less reach and 1/3 less stops of light. If my lens missed focus often, it would be a different story, but that really isn’t the case. With my 5DMIV, I would miss focus on a bird’s eye fairly often, but the R5’s eye-focus has turned that around. On the other hand, I do have a few red ringed lenses, but I’ve never had a white lens. Owning a white lens with a red ring would feed my ego, so that would be nice. I’m sure it is a fantastic lens and probably hits focus quicker than my setup. Maybe one day I’ll give it a try.
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
@@jimgsewell That's great to hear, thanks for the input and tips. I think my Tamron was just so well used that it was struggling more than normal. I noticed it was the worst with video.
@WildSotaPhoto9 күн бұрын
I knew you liked your zoom and video capabilities so I was expecting you to pull out a Z9 and 180-600mm. I guess if it aint broke don't fix it but in this case it did break!
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
😁 I do hear those Z9's are wonderful. I got to see one in action a couple of weeks ago on a photo workshop and the quality was superb. At this point, I'd have to be REALLY impressed to switch from Canon, just saying...
@keithmacdonald48059 күн бұрын
Very good video again Jimmy. I went through almost the same process when I decided which way I was going to go. I was shooting all Nikon DSLR when I decided to go to mirrorless. I have loved my Nikon gear so that is what I stayed with and also because Nikon has probably the best selection of wildlife lenses that are available now. I was lucky enough to find an almost brand new used Nikon d9 and a 400 f4.5. From there I added a 800mm PF and a 180-600mm zoom lens as well. I added a 24-120mm and a 70-200 f2.8 so now I am pretty well covered for anything I want to shoot. Nikon has come out with some prime lenses that are very light and are a reasonable price, still expensive but no where the cost of the exotic prime lenses. It is great to see you back and and I hope your Alaskan Bear trips went very well and I am really looking forward to the videos from your trip. We are getting close to the salmon in our rivers so I will be heading off soon to photograph the Black Bears. Recently a photographer on our Vancouver Island photographed a Sow Grizzly Bear with 2 cubs, this is the first time that this has ever happened. Fortunately she is keeping the location to herself. There has on occasion young male Grizzleys seen on the island but this is the first time a female with cubs has been seen. Mostly the young males swim to the island from the B.C. mainland and usually return but the experts are saying that the cubs are much to young and small to make the swim. Hopefully this will be the start of a Grizzly population on our Island. Good shooting and have a great week.
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
Thanks a bunch, Keith! Nikon really does have an impressive line up of lenses for wildlife. I did want to ask you how you've been liking using the 180-600mm? You mentioned earlier in the year that you usually stick to prime lenses but that you had gotten that zoom, just wondering how you're liking it vs your primes? The bear workshops went wonderfully this year, I couldn't have wished for better results and experiences. I'm excited to see what you get with the black bears out there this year. That would be neat if you managed to get some grizzlies as well 😁
@keithmacdonald48058 күн бұрын
@@JimmyBreitenstein I love the 180-600, it seems to be my go to lens right now, it is not quite as sharp as my primes but it is so versatile and it is fairly light and easy to carry around. This year I hope to do some video of the Black Bears and that will be my go to lens for video. I got a Nikon Z6ii for a backup camera but it will be mostly my video camera, the video files from that camera are really good. It is not great for quick action photos but great for stationary subjects.
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
@@keithmacdonald4805 That's great to hear. I'm glad you're liking the zoom, they really are so convenient and versatile. Definitely not as sharp as an F4 prime, but at least in my experience the difference is so minimal that the majority of the time I'll stick with the zoom. Thanks for the input, I've been quite curious about this the last couple of months.
@naturallyadriftphotoadvent1239 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, price dictates my choice of camera gear and why I am stuck in the dark ages with my Canon 7D mkii and my 11-year 400mm prime! The sound of that mirror slap does give me away, but with my non epileptic seizures I am not sure I could use a mirrorless camera. My husband tried out a mirrorless Sony years ago and didn't like the view finder. He let me try it and it made me feel a bit glitchy. I wonder if electronic viewfinders have improved since then. Hope the lens was insured! Good to see you again!
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
Thanks Julie. I totally get what you're saying in regards to camera costs. The lens was insured, but in the long run wasn't worth the premium increase, so I pulled from some savings I was keeping for a different lens 🥴 I used to use a Sony with an electronic viewfinder and it was pretty rough. I do feel that the technology has come a long way and is pretty flawless at this point. Just my experience.
@naturallyadriftphotoadvent1238 күн бұрын
@@JimmyBreitenstein Thanks for the feedback, I've been wondering about those electronic viewfinders for a while now.
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
@@naturallyadriftphotoadvent123 You should run by a camera store sometime and ask to test one out to see what you think.
@cmeluzzi9 күн бұрын
That's an interesting question, thank you for the video. My old EF 100-400mm serves me very well until today. I added a couple of extenders for more reach. I'm still using an EOS R (first model), which is slow in frames per second. I've been considering the R5 for the eye-AF capability and also speed. Also, I do enjoy filming wildlife in slow motion video. But I can't decide between the R5, R5 ii (might be overkill) or even keeping my current gear. Although my camera is limited in features, I think I improved myself as a photographer. In most cases, I the most difficult thing is finding the right combination of subject, light background, and story. As a hobbyist, I don't care if I miss a shot. Anyway, I know that I will upgrade at some point, but I'm just waiting to be sure about what might really be missing in my gear that would represent a great improvement in the results.
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
Sounds like a pretty good setup you currently have honestly. R5's will definitely be dropping a lot in price with the mark ii being released, so that could be a good option. I think you're very wise in considering all the options, weighing pros and cons, etc. I think impulsivity can be a photographers worst enemy 😆
@irbis88019 күн бұрын
As you said - it is depend of what you like to photo. My favorite animal is snow leopards, that is why I bought last year nikon z 8 plus 800 mm pf lens. I have also r5 with 100-500 mm but it was not enough, because snow leopards are always vary far.
@JimmyBreitenstein8 күн бұрын
Wow, Snow Leopards would be amazing to photograph! I can see why you went with an 800mm for an animal like that, I think it'll be well worth it in the long run.
@irbis88018 күн бұрын
@@JimmyBreitenstein If you like zooms and also very good video capabilities- z8 plus z 180-600 should suite you very well.
@QuackproDUCKtions9 күн бұрын
The quality is so good. Can you do mallard ducks next
@wackyguns9 күн бұрын
My favorite duck , amazing photos the quality is superb
@nailefournier171510 күн бұрын
De "chouettes" photos et vidéos en plus de belle trames sonores qui accompagnent agréablement chaque publication 👍
@nailefournier171510 күн бұрын
Drôle de façon de parader pour attirer les femelles , c'est à la fois étrange, spectaculaire et impressionnant de voir l'apparence qu'il peut prendre! Belle vidéo inusité montrant les beautés de la nature!
@user-ko8jk4fp9w11 күн бұрын
Спасибо за ваши фото и видео , смотрю все!
@JimmyBreitenstein10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for your support, I really appreciate it!
@dorianetcetera226412 күн бұрын
What materials did you use to make your flying hide
@JimmyBreitenstein10 күн бұрын
Are you referring to my floating hide? If so, it's really just rigid foam and wood. I've got a playlist for the hide and I explain more about it there. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@dorianetcetera226410 күн бұрын
@@JimmyBreitenstein so what are all the materials like in detail I sawed some online and was way to expensive so I’m wondering if you can help me out with this floating hide i wanna do some waterfowl photography
@brettoram543412 күн бұрын
Feral horses
@anon611613 күн бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@JimmyBreitenstein10 күн бұрын
They sure are!
@GiuseppeGessa13 күн бұрын
Wonderful creature. You always got amazing photos my friend 😊
@JimmyBreitenstein10 күн бұрын
Thanks Giuseppe, always appreciate it!
@SparkyOne54916 күн бұрын
I’m a noob when it comes to hiking but have learned a ton. I know what gear I need to buy for different weather conditions, now I’m learning about dehydrating my own meals. I plan on having each meal in each meal bag weighed out, calories counted, and protein counted. For spaghetti, I would include everything in the meal bag, including seasoning and everything except for olive oil. I would use small individual resealable reusable Mylar bags to have olive oil in and peanut butter.
@JimmyBreitenstein10 күн бұрын
That's great, good for you! It's so much fun once you really get into prepping your own food for the trail. Not only is it so much cheaper, but you also know exactly what's in it, you can better control the portion sizes and test it at home before you hit the trail. There are just so many benefits, I'm excited for you!
@SparkyOne54910 күн бұрын
@@JimmyBreitenstein Thanks so much.
@mskinetik24 күн бұрын
What a great self-portrait with the sun rise and a meal cooking! New sub!
@JimmyBreitenstein10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much, sure appreciate it and hope you enjoy!
@user-pc1bc8ih4wАй бұрын
Это удар танковым пулеметом по Организации бандитов
@richardschmidtke6453Ай бұрын
Beautiful assortment of pictures. Wild flowers sure do add a great deal to the image. I was on my way to photograph goats near Jasper on my way to your workshop. Unfortunately the park was evacuated due to wild fires. Changed our route to look for stone sheep in the Northern Rockies.
@JimmyBreitenstein10 күн бұрын
Thanks Richard! It was so fun getting out with you and the bears, I'm missing it all already. Let's get out with the cameras again soon!
@bobolbricht6331Ай бұрын
Beautiful footage let's see more
@JimmyBreitensteinАй бұрын
Thank you! I've got a ton of Bear videos on my channel, you should check them out 😁
@kenenglert4162Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this video Jimmy. So many great shots. The goats are stunning with all the wildflowers and beautiful backgrounds. Love your passion. Keep up the great work!
@JimmyBreitensteinАй бұрын
Thanks so much! Those Goats never get old, especially in such beautiful scenery 🤩
@terryroth2855Ай бұрын
Really loved the goats, Jimmy. That was lots of mileage to get those great videos and photos. Thanks for sharing.
@JimmyBreitensteinАй бұрын
Thank you my friend! I enjoyed every mile of the journey!
@yesidtac7863Ай бұрын
Mucha vida de montaña
@JimmyBreitensteinАй бұрын
It's a wonderful place!
@ottrebane8269Ай бұрын
Very peaceful video (you didn't take any video of the storm). I envy the ability to take such trips a lot. Thanks for taking us to see these animals! Beautiful.
@JimmyBreitensteinАй бұрын
Thanks a bunch, Ott! No, I didn't get anything of the storm, I was so focused on finding cover and keeping my gear dry that I didn't get footage. Shame on me 😆 , maybe next time!
@old4004Ай бұрын
As always, Jimmy, pleasing both visually and emotionally.
@JimmyBreitensteinАй бұрын
Thanks so much, I always appreciate ya!
@keithmacdonald4805Ай бұрын
Great video Jimmy and some excellent images as well. You never cease to amaze me in the efforts you make to get great images and video to entertain your viewers. You must be getting close to your Alaska Bear trips for this year. I hope everything goes really well for you and you get great weather and lots of Bear action. Thanks again for all your efforts and have a great week.
@JimmyBreitensteinАй бұрын
Thank you, Keith, I always appreciate it! The journey is part of the reason the photography is so fun for me. These Goats are especially fun to track down and find. Yep, Bears are starting about now, headed out there shortly and it should be a fantastic summer this year, I hope you can join one of these years. Have a splendid week my friend!
@naturallyadriftphotoadvent123Ай бұрын
Wildflowers and mountain goats, love them! Thanks!
@JimmyBreitensteinАй бұрын
Thank you Julie, always appreciate ya!
@rubendevereaux6086Ай бұрын
They look like computer generated images! Absolutely beautiful!
@JimmyBreitenstein10 күн бұрын
They're fun to photograph. Hopefully better than computer AI images 😆
@andreatonioniАй бұрын
Hi, great video! can I ask where you buy the ghillie net of the ground DIY tent?
@JimmyBreitenstein10 күн бұрын
Thanks! I made it myself out of an old fishing net and burlap. Fairly simple, but time consuming project.