Birding in Singapore Using Laser Dot Sights

[@WillieMcMurray-dk6mg]

Great explanation of the dot sight in action

[@GoldtriggerDude]

Greetings from New Jersey, USA. I just got a dot sight for my birthday and found your video to be very helpful. Thank you!

[@terranceblomgren7938]

Very informative video on the subject of dot sights. More than excellent. Thanks, from Canada.

[@anands9534]

One of the best videos and flawless explanation

[@markschanze72]

Danke für Ihr interessantes Video!

[@arpitagarwal5565]

Extremely well done James. Wonderful

[@spitfire1962]

James, thanks for the informative and relaxed style of your video. Another point you could have mentioned, was that if taking BIF and shooting continuous shots, this dot site will allow you to keep track of the bird whilst your viewfinder is black, due to the continuous shooting.

[@davidinmd712]

For birds, use red dot. Green dot blends in with trees & foilage.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

also, worth mentioning that you need to keep both eye open. I've seen a couple of people using a dot sight with one eye shut.

[@xdcamp3768]

Thank you.very much for your kindness

[@woosungkim2653]

OMG. I am watching youtube almost everyday. but, this is my very first "like" and "comment" on youtube. the content of the video is really helpful to me. Thank you :D

[@bode16thegreat76]

Same here 😄

[@CarpIXOYE]

I hope you know, sir, that this comment says more about you than about how good this video is... to the regular person looking at it. =] I'm glad that you enjoy KZbin and Internet (I guess chances are that you will never see this feedback)

[@davidinmd712]

@@CarpIXOYE very nicely done so anyone can understand it and well spoken. KUDOS

[@matthewh.sturgess385]

This is very helpful and informative - thank you so much for taking the time to make this video 🙏

[@shadow479]

Thank you so much for your kin and extensive explanation. This cleared my doubts. I just found out about this and you conviunced me to get one, since I use a Nikon 200-500mm that I couple with my D7200 to get up to effective 750mm. Thank you.

[@allenl6831]

11:00 Any subject beyond the distance of the sign board will not be focus. It is called parallax.

[@EustaquioSantimano]

Your videos which are superbly done are very educational I am not into Birding "as yet" but I love the photos. I came to know of your KZbin channel via the Facebook. Keep up the good work !!

[@godfreyyeo1629]

Thanks for your reply, James. I checked your past videos and have my question answered!

[@JamesTann]

Happy to help!

[@godfreyyeo1629]

No problem, I decided to get the Nikon DF-M1. Very pleased with it. Thanks again, James!

[@aaaaanton1]

Excellent video Mr Tann

[@henkyphotography4721]

I have watched many videos of you sir and I will try birding photos, thank you for the info that helped me a lot.

[@cytan71]

Thanks for the video. I also use one. Just to add. The reference subject used for calibration matters also. You should calibrate based on where you normally want to focus. If the subject is much further away from the reference calibrated point, the red dot needs to be below the subject, and if it is nearer than the reference point, the dot sight needs to be above. Needs practice. But I usually depend on the camera AF to lock on as the subject will be generally in the vicinity of the dot.

[@davidinmd712]

That's correct because you can not stand there with an allen wrench adjusting your MAO. You have to learn to "feel-it-in".

[@johnd7564]

The easy way is to measure the distance from center of your sensor to the dot (on my Nikon Z 50, that's 3 7/8"). Then calibrate to aim 3 7/8" above your target. Then just aim 3 7/8" above your subject, and that will be consistent from 1M to the moon.

[@jespercairowestergaard4498]

Dear James. Thank you from Denmark. Great, in-depth explanation. Now I know about one more camera gadget. In my case it may be useful for images/videos of our research drones in flight.

[@stephenelderphoto]

very helpful video James - thank you. You’re english is so good that you didn’t need the subtitles. I’m going to subscribe to your channel now 👍

[@JamesTann]

Thank you Stephen. The subtitles are meant for my deaf friends. I work with the deaf community and actually started doing birding videos for them but found that it also was liked by other birders, who requested that I 'speak' as well. My brain can't cope with deaf signing and talking at the same pace, so I decided on subtitles. I will make subtitles optional in future that you can turn off. You can watch my early videos that are only in Sign Language - search for my Dairy Farm Nature Park videos.

[@CaiShuRen]

Thanks, James for your sharing. I have not heard, let alone use one. Shall be a good companion to birder. Cheers.

[@AlFooteIII]

Thank you, Mr. Tann!

[@JamesTann]

Welcome!

[@whatmeworry2006]

Excellent video and very good explanations. Can you post a link to the dot sight you use?

[@JamesTann]

There are several type. Do a search for 'dot sight adapters' on amazon or aliexpress. This link from Aliexpress. Beside this add there are links to other adapters. www.aliexpress.com/item/32970599566.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.2f6bb9fesDy9wK&algo_pvid=1dc79e45-5444-4657-b91a-e405a8f5c3a2&algo_expid=1dc79e45-5444-4657-b91a-e405a8f5c3a2-3&btsid=0ab6fb8315877773950026291e3375&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

[@davelock3166]

Great video!

[@Methodical2]

How far from the target do you have to be (or recommend) to calibrate the dot site? Interesting. I never knew about this product. This may come in handy with the mirrorless cameras where some complain about the EVF shutting off and having to wake the camera, which sometimes cause them to miss a shot. It seems with this you can quickly acquire the subject without having to wake the camera and getting your eye to the EVF simultaneously and possibly loose the subject.

[@mikeh9661]

Thanks for the video James. Your video was very informative and convinced me to buy a reflex laser dot sight as well as a hot shoe camera mount rail. Just waiting for delivery now.

[@philipoconnor4263]

Thank you James I enjoy all your posts. I have recently purchased a Red Dot Sight like yours and found this post very helpful but could you post a film of how you actually attach a Red Dot Sight like yours to the camera? Thank you for all your kind, thoughtful videos James they are much appreciated.

[@JamesTann]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXKXq5x8e5hqprs

[@virtualfitnesstv]

LOVE IT

[@HariKumar-vz2ej]

Thank you sir. Amazing teaching

[@stevenphua8643]

Thank you so much for the details 👍

[@d1m18]

Thank you. Great content

[@rendermanpro]

Great video

[@SAmsungA-vh5ry]

2/ of all the places you mentioned in your videos , which is your favorite ?

[@TimidDogDesign]

This is really helpful, thank you!

[@joeextraknow2854]

Hi James nice review! I got the SVBONY very similar to yours. Can you tell me where I can get a camera hot shoe adapter rail mount in order to mount on my Nikon D500? Thanks, Joe

[@JamesTann]

Try online sites like Aliexpress. I got mine through Amazon. Search for 'dot sight adapter' or look at some of the replies iin the coment below. The links are there.

[@4Accipiter]

Hi James. Just back from Singapore amazing birding. I loved the Botanical Gardens. Great video and my go to for Singapore birding. Query what camera do you use. Thank you. John

[@JamesTann]

You mean which camera I used for making the video? It's the tiny Osmo Action. One man production means I gotta get lug everything around myself, so the smaller the better.

[@4Accipiter]

James Tann thank you James. Is that the Sony? He birdlife in Singapore is amazing. Great country fantastic reserves and please keep making the videos. They are great. Thank you. John

[@JamesTann]

Yes, the camera featured with my dot sight is the Sony A7R2, an older model but has a whopping 42mp sensor, great for still shots.

[@manjugang3618]

Thanks for the wonderful and informative video. I love to watch your videos. Where do I buy this brand in Singapore?

[@JamesTann]

Try the photo shops? But it's cheaper online, try Aliexpress, lots of dot sight sellers there.

[@SAmsungA-vh5ry]

Good tutorial about laser dot sight Mr. James Tann. While presently I cannot come to Singapore (because of corona virus) , nevertheless can I ask about places to photograph wildlife / nature in Singapore ? I am living in Jakarta , Indonesia. Thank you --

[@desbelfastireland9982]

THANKS JAMES ,, DES CREAN BELFAST IRELAND

[@Isarlog]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@bode16thegreat76]

Hi, James. Thanks for the awesome video and also clear explanation. By the way, can you tell me the size of your sight scope adapter? Is it universal size? I've searched on line, and I can only get adapters size 21 mm, while SVBONY ( and other brands as well ) sight scope is 20 mm. Thank you.

[@knockitdown555]

Hello James! Is there anyway I can contact you? Am new to birding and have a few questions to ask. =) Thank you!

[@godfreyyeo1629]

Hi, again - James, Can you tell me, please . . . For the Nikon camera, which is the correct size: 11mm or 20mm? Thanks.

[@JamesTann]

Sorry, size of what Nikon accessory that is 11 or 20mm?

[@isaaccheong8607]

hi James, thank you for sharing your knowledge. May i know what kind of hot shoe adapter is suitable for dot sight that has a rail.?

[@JamesTann]

There are several type. Do a search for 'dot sight adapters' on amazon or aliexpress. This link from Aliexpress. Beside this add there are links to other adapters. www.aliexpress.com/item/32970599566.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.2f6bb9fesDy9wK&algo_pvid=1dc79e45-5444-4657-b91a-e405a8f5c3a2&algo_expid=1dc79e45-5444-4657-b91a-e405a8f5c3a2-3&btsid=0ab6fb8315877773950026291e3375&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

[@miserableoldsod9695]

So glad I came across this video. Thanks for the review and the link to the adapter. I couldn’t find the latter on eBay or Amazon. Bought both the reflex site and adapter on AliExpress. Can’t wait to try this out!

[@davidinmd712]

@@JamesTann If you are in USA be careful about ordering from ALi... I had very bad results.

[@JamesTann]

@@davidinmd712 In fact I ordered my 1st unit through Amazon and it was held up in NYC by the USPS because the kit included a lithium battery and they refused to ship. It was a button CR0232 battery goodness sake. I had to re-direct the package to a friend who hand carried it back to me. Subsequently, I ordered my 2nd piece from Aliexpress and it got through with no problems.

[@garybrown9719]

What if you are using a zoom lens

[@JamesTann]

There's an update to this video that answers this and other questions you may have. See the description section for the link.

[@LuisGonzalez-sz7vr]

Do you need an extra adapter to use this dot sight with your camera or it is included? I have a Coolpix p950 and it has a 20mm hot-shoe mount for accessories. Do I need an adapter?

[@JamesTann]

Unless it was specifically made for a camera from Nikon, Olympus or Leica, the dot sights are actually made for guns and rifles mounts. So yes, you will need to have an adapter to fit the dot sight to your camera hotshoe. There are some recommendations in the comments here below.

[@tintin69rr]

Brilliant I was just about to purchase a Nikon dot site for my p1000 but I have a crossbow with a generic fit sight. On like the one you are using so I’m going to see if I can fit that on the hot shoe somehow do you have a link for a hotshoe adapter for sights 👍

[@JamesTann]

There are several type. Do a search for 'dot sight adapters' on amazon or aliexpress. This link from Aliexpress. Beside this add there are links to other adapters. www.aliexpress.com/item/32970599566.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.2f6bb9fesDy9wK&algo_pvid=1dc79e45-5444-4657-b91a-e405a8f5c3a2&algo_expid=1dc79e45-5444-4657-b91a-e405a8f5c3a2-3&btsid=0ab6fb8315877773950026291e3375&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

[@tintin69rr]

James Tann brilliant cheers

[@tonkennah]

Same here, made this the other day for my P1000, cost me £35.00 , works great ( would fit most cameras with a hot shoe mount I think ), kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6a2inmpj9aHm8k

[@kennethcheong4498]

Thanks for the video, how do you mount the dot sight onto the flash hotshoe?

[@JamesTann]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXKXq5x8e5hqprs

[@hockwahchee3540]

Thank you James : )

[@peterb.7437]

James thank you for the video. I am in the US and where can you buy this. Can you share the link or product name? Thank you.

[@JamesTann]

If you're in the US, you can most likely find it in most gun shops. Ask them for 'red dot sights'. Otherwise you can try online from sites like aliexpress. Keyword 'dot sights' Some specific product sites are listed in the responses to comments below.

[@hediantohs5475]

Thank you for the video of dot sight. I want to use. By the way, where is exactly the birding place in this video. Thank you

[@JamesTann]

Singapore Botanic Garden

[@hediantohs5475]

@@JamesTann thank you

[@wanderingwongs7464]

Hello Mr Tann and thank you for this most helpful video. I am planning to buy a Dot Sight and saw one online from China with a camera mount. There are two sizes of 11mm and 20mm. Which size do you recommend? Thank you!

[@JamesTann]

Wanderwongs, the question is not what size would I recommend! You need to know what size is your camera adapter rail, is it 11 or 20mm and then buy the correct sight that will fit the rail.

[@wanderingwongs7464]

@@JamesTann According to the Chinese seller, the rail can fit both 11mm and 20mm. 20mm is a little bit larger. Would you recommend a Dot Sight that is larger? Thanks in advance!

[@domenicobellantoneantani]

Hi, I have a nikon coolpix p1000, and I used to film dolphins and Wales, my question is... Do you think that the dot sight will be helpful?, thanks

[@JamesTann]

Yes esp with the P1000 zoom all the way out.

[@Arianto-2580]

Nice uncle

[@BobsSite-r1z]

Hi, James, Thanks for your excellent presentation of the Dot Sight! You SHOULD be sponsored by this company :) Maybe you can get to be an Affiliate Member and have a link so that at least you get something from anyone who buys one through your link.

[@ericchang3593]

May i have the link to buy that dot sight u are using? thanks

[@otrebor7631]

Thanks a lot. Now I know i🤗

[@miguelangel9066]

Hi James, Gold Job. How to install the red sitgh please. I need another accesory ??? Thanks .

[@JamesTann]

You will need a 'dot sight to camera' adapter. Fit the adapter to the dot sight and slot into your camera hotshoe. Links to buy the adapter are in the comments below. Otherwise, you can buy a camera dot sight from Nikon, Olympus or Leica that will fit directly onto your camera hotshoe without the need for an adapter. Regardless of the brand, any dot sight should work with any camera.

[@miguelangel9066]

Okay, thank you very much for your effort and dedication, I keep learning with your help. Greetings.

[@nafilyounnes2960]

Hi James, thank u for the video. I purchased the hotshoe adapter - 20mm rail to fix onto the red dot sight. Unfortunately the adapter is flimsy as its sole use is for trigger/flash, hence it moves easily. Any other option? Was thinking if i can fix the red dot to the lens base.

[@johnd7564]

Nikon makes the MF-D1, purpose made. I think Olympus and Leica also make them.

[@bhargavisekar92]

Can you give us the link to buy this product? That would be very useful

[@JamesTann]

The links have been given many times in the comments below. Please use any one of them listed.

[@unknownprivacy9651]

Where to buy the new same types of dot sight or laser dot sights for sony a6500 and above cameras in retail shops that you are using in Singapore not online shops ?? How to use it and setup the dot sight with sony cameras ??

[@JamesTann]

You can get the Nikon and Olympus Dot Sight from most reputable large camera stores. The Leica dot sight needs to be pre-ordered from the Leica shop. For the generic dot sights, you can only get them online. The dot sights will work with any camera regardless of the brand.

[@johnd7564]

You might want to change terminology. "Laser" sort of implies that it projects a beam on the subject (though it doesn't), which would be really awful. That said, your video is really helpful information about a great, useful tech!!!

[@HariKumar-vz2ej]

Sir can you send me the link for this product?

[@JamesTann]

Links (below in the comments) can go out of date but the latest ones are in the updated video description section.

[@vincent4974]

Hi James, could you kindly give some info on the adaptor(rifle scope to hot shoe), i.e. where to buy and key words to type for searching

[@JamesTann]

Try searching for "sight scope adapter' or 'dot sight adapter'

[@vincent4974]

@@JamesTann thank you

[@eismann6278]

James, may I confirm, after I calibrate with this dot sight to a lens and body, do I need to calibrate again for the same lens and body if I use the dot sight again sometimes later, say a month or later? thank you

[@JamesTann]

You have to re-calibrate every time you remove the sight from your camera and re-attach it again. That's because you definitely will not be able to attach the sight back to the EXACT same position given the play in the hot shoe. It will shift slightly so it's better to do a quick check and re-calibrate.,

[@eddiekwan4969]

@@JamesTann Thank you for the reply.

[@davidinmd712]

@@JamesTann mark or scratch your current position so you can re-align w/o having to re-adjust.

[@AussieWalker.]

good stuff! 😀

[@cwchee86]

Play at 1.25x

[@sustainwind9340]

Your videos are very nice sir. But the music is loud and annoying. Hope you can remove the music from all the videos. Thank you

[@VWet]

I trust the one you are using is a cheaper reflex type dot sight instead of a holographic laser sight, the dot is light up by a LED diode projected on the glass, it is not a holographic image.

[@claudiapeter81]

It's so true. I kept on saying where is the bird. My friend will tell me, there. I will then say, I cannot see. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Btw, what is the recommended laser dot sight that we can get here in SG?

[@JamesTann]

Hi Claudia, maybe best if you visit a dealer shop and see what suits you? There are camera specific brands like Nikon, Olympus and Leica but they can be used with any camera of course. Then there are these adapted from the guns and rifle dot sights. You can get them on-line but you will require a hot shoe adapter to fit the camera hotshoe.

[@chadaztig07]

Whats the link of that dot sight? Where cna i purchase?