Bird Photography - Canon R5 and ground pod

[@AllAboutNat]

Love the fact your pics look very natural, not over edited. I feel like currently there is a lot of over editing going on.

[@jeremywestbrook2140]

Hey! @Morten Hilmer, Have you thought about looking for owls??? I'd love to see a video of that.

[@gavinbeckharrison]

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!

[@ryandury]

@@gavinbeckharrison I'm still waiting to spot one :)

[@gavinbeckharrison]

@@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

[@MiguelJuanez]

That would be an awesome video!!!

[@McRambro]

Please find some owls for us Morten

[@juergenaushusum2587]

greetings from husum, germany; my wife loved your kalender which was my gift for her

[@Gaspar1n92]

I love how patient you are when taking a photo

[@joelkarnio]

That's how it works, when I learned to be sneak quietly into the birds, waiting quietly, quality of my photos rose sharply.

[@Thultmark]

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.

[@brian.b.photography]

I love the dipper’s little dance. Thank you for sharing, Morten!

[@LieslHuddleston]

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!

[@MortenHilmer]

I'm so glad you can use that tip👍👍

[@manuelmeneses3179]

All your videos are the inspiration and motivation of many to want to be like you, new subscriber.

[@donjohnsmusic3116]

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!

[@daniellehner1383]

An extremely interesting and instructive video. Thanks for posting. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@bryceweinandt3522]

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

[@RichardBirchett]

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

[@acuries_97]

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. 😊

[@dkt6408]

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!

[@acuries_97]

@@dkt6408 yeah you are correct 😊

[@1solorainforest]

@@dkt6408 yes...true

[@Zuzzanna]

@@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

[@rnavarrete1956]

Happy New Year from Oakland, California. Thank you for making these beautiful videos.

[@filmowiec_tv]

Nice shots 👌👍 beautiful background 👌

[@stefangoldensteinwildlife9929]

I love your Videos Morten. You are able to catch the natural calm mood and put it in KZbin. I wish you happy new year. Regards Stefan

[@dominey]

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.

[@baredesigns1]

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

[@sarelalberts8890]

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 .

[@KreekyKat5983]

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.

[@dirksegl2693]

Wonderful story and pictures ! Best wishes from Germany !!

[@haoleo9201]

You are the super star in wild photography

[@simoneardley]

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👍📷👊

[@stfn5959]

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.

[@MortenHilmer]

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.

[@peterebel7899]

@@MortenHilmer My stills setup is basically same setup as some others are doing like i.e. ​​Fabian Fopp kzbin.info or ​​Chris Kaula kzbin.info/door/l_5s2WDFi38LiXUQA7CTWQ - 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

[@DISCOVERSASQUATCH]

Would love to learn more about audio setup for forest sounds..love channel!!!

[@lucapfephoto]

Agreed!

[@1solorainforest]

@@lucapfephoto agree too!

[@KGsPhotography]

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

[@gaithshalan]

Beautiful picture. Great 👌 job and welcome to canon ;) merry Christmas and happy New year ;)

[@jimgsewell]

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.

[@real_hachti]

The R5 makes me drown in keepers :-)

[@markrigg6623]

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.

[@picapica42]

Merry Christmas to you and Bjørn and wishing you all the best for the new year! Looking forward to more great videos :)

[@HuFilms]

This is exactly why the R5 is the camera I went for. Amazing stills and video. Inspiring video Morten.

[@wm3720]

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:)

[@markattardo]

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.

[@channthachayatem3453]

Beautiful spot to shoot bird with the flow of river. I extremely loved it.

[@kokocambodia8547]

Thank you for producing this video.it’s a wonderful one.

[@angryalien100]

@morten ... I'm definitely going to try your sled design with PVC tubing... I love the idea

[@debyendudas2844]

i LOVE YOU SIR..... SERIOUSLY....THE WAY YOU DEDICATED YOURSELF TO THE MATURE... COMMENDABLE SERIOUSLY.....

[@geographerix7104]

Nice video. I didn't know that dippers have white eye-lids. Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickmolloy6994]

great job Morten. This is a really good channel...I always enjoy your videos. Best Wishes for 2021

[@love4wildlife]

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.

[@mel_weber_photography]

very nice video and even nicer pictures of the dipper. love the last one, where he holds his head up, too cute :-)

[@khumrajbro]

Mr hilmer i like your way of naration in the every video

[@chewmintzer5598]

Hello Morten, its great to see you trying new tools in your work. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Malaysia.

[@leonoregrapini8406]

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 !

[@borissmit7112]

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.

[@joycady8325]

Love the photos you captured of the little bird. So beautiful. I love watching your videos, they're so calming :)

[@jhonnybakkenphotography]

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.

[@markguerin6071]

Morten, Happy New Year and thank you for the time you put in to create and share. All my best from Michigan, US.

[@ghrimm13]

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!

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

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.

[@mikecrowley6485]

Happy new year Morten, looking forward to more great videos in the coming year. 👍🏻

[@kevins8575]

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

[@CamillaI]

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 👍😍

[@huexley]

Very clever use of a ball head !

[@ZeLoShady]

Merry Christmas Morten! Like always, amazing pictures !!!

[@Hshs726sjyz]

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 🇩🇪

[@alessandropaglialunga3978]

I have a D300, and I agree with you!

[@RogerZoul]

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.

[@flyingcolors7917]

God’s creation is so magnificent. Thank you for honoring it so well with your work.

[@filipseweryn2555]

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!

[@Wheels_Unlimited]

One of the 3 people on Earth to get hold of an R5. Lucky.

[@romaingautier2986]

There was one for sale in Orléans, France, yesterday :p

[@findus605]

Happy new year to you Mortem, i look forward to your vlogs during 2021

[@myf0c4ld1st4nc3]

Ok so ... I already use my Bento G3 ballhead as you showed 😁; I’m a Canon user with a 100-400 mk ii; canon new cameras are awesome. Wish you an excellent 2021. Thank you. Regards

[@christophvanleyen5115]

Hi Morten All the best for 2021 ... your videos are always pleasantly different. Technology is important, but shouldn't be in the foreground. Greetings from Germany to Björn also .. Christoph

[@dominikbauer4405]

Thank you, Morten, for all your videos, and your calm and polite manner! Keep on going!

[@doghouseriley4732]

Great video. The bird-eye autofocus looks amazing

[@iastorgaphotos]

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! 🎉🍾✨

[@JAYC.]

Genius tip on the ball head! How did I not think of that...

[@joelkarnio]

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!

[@stuart-hayes]

All the Best Morton........

[@robertstephens1868]

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.

[@bloom8156]

thank you for this video. always a pleasure ! happy new year for you Mr hilmer

[@p7272]

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!

[@floridakeys834]

Hi Mr Hilmer, Always loved your videos. I recently switched from my Nikon to Canon R5 and also tried the 200-400 1.4X. It was dream lens since 2013! I just feel the built in TC is not as good as I expected when taking stills, since I already got used to my Sigma 500mm f/4. I can't justify the weight-performance balance of this lens for bird photography, since I walked a lot. Now I'm using the rf 100-500, amazing lens, great IQ for the size and weight, and great IS for videos.

[@Ale19ize]

Ottimo sei sempre una grande fonte di ispirazione !!!!!

[@Rburg00]

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!

[@peberhardt_net]

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. 😊

[@erfankhalaji2471]

Your videos and images will inspire generations. Thank you Morten!

[@themonk51]

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.

[@perandersen2015]

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!

[@rophejireh]

Thank-you! Happy New Year from Canada!

[@marcelalarsen3969]

tough very tough work just for give us an amazing view of birds´s life, thank you so much Morten

[@graysonmiller4221]

Hey Morten you didn't fall in!🤣 Great video!

[@StevenKingMarch051961]

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.

[@antonioperegrino9973]

Hi morten, I love your photographs, they are awesome. Best wishes from Recife- Brazil.

[@carstenholmclausen]

Happy New Year Morten. Thanks for your video with the Dipper and your gear presentation. Love that sled.

[@ianh8396]

Looking forward to 2021. I will be watching your fantastic videos whether you use Nikon, Canon, Olypus, it just doesn’t mater, as you say. I have a Nikon D500 and love it. I just wish I could get as close to the subject as you do. Where I live, bavaria, Germany, there are many areas but also many people out walking which seem to distract me and I feel uncomfortable when they are around. I will be going out tomorrow and down here at the the moment there are a lot of Herons and Egrets and I am hoping I can get at least one picture. Best wishes to you and your family for the new year. Ian

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Awesome buddy! Merry Christmas and a Happy new year 🥳 and you’re using Canon!!!!! lol cracking video! ive been waiting over two months for an EF lens adapter for my R5! ( Come on Canon!!!!) glad you managed to get one , set up dual back button focus on it it makes life so easy buddy.... keep up the cracking videos love the use of bushcraft in them X JP

[@daendelshgaman1267]

Hello Morten, great to know you 🤗 hopefully one day you visit to west New Guinea region,and you can photograph a lot of wildlife and bird of paradise.

[@moinnoori3456]

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]

The gear isn't terribly expensive, you could easily buy it by saving your money.

[@frostybe3r]

@@moinnoori3456 Anything can last you any amount of time depending how much you use it.

[@moinnoori3456]

@@frostybe3r 🤦

[@scriptosaurusrex]

@@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'.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Great set of images, and the ballhead/gimbal tip is super! I'll definitely keep that in mind on my next birding outing.

[@glttheriault]

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!

[@bmuses6092]

Merry Christas & Happy New Year to you too!

[@wesdonze2014]

happy new year to you and all the best for 2021. thanks for all your posts this year which have been excellent

[@NikCan66]

Always brilliant video as usual and greetings from a lockdown Ireland

[@jbfoto68]

Hi Morten. I my day job I have access to a pipe-bender and a welder. A few years ago, I made a sledge like yours. I got the idea and measurements from your old website “hilmer og koch”. It is a great tool for photographing shorebirds.

[@jfwatson8892]

Excellent video (as always) Morten! So glad this came out today, I have really needed a pick-me-up.

[@S.R_Productions]

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👍🏼

[@zadokwest]

Love the Dippers Morten. I've watched them at Clappersgate near the top of Windermere lake over here. Great vid..

[@beatfarmerfan]

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.

[@ashpowell9451]

Merry Christmas, Morten. Thanks for sharing.

[@garrycroy2896]

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

[@guykerr8111]

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!