Best Camera Settings for Birds in Flight.

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Gary Gough

Күн бұрын

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@fototripper 9 ай бұрын

Some gorgeous shots and b-roll there Gary.

@GaryGough 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Gav xx

@randyschwager84 9 ай бұрын

Wat can’t you do with a camera? Stunning images and another reason you are my favorite photographer on KZbin! Your Nikon gear is awesome, but it helps to have a pro standing behind it! Thanks for taking me along!

@lornaelliott6670 9 ай бұрын

Always nice to see your wildlife videos. I for one appreciate the advice on camera settings, and have applied them to some of my efforts

@billlodge6070 9 ай бұрын

As always Gary, great vlog and beautiful sights along with video and stills. I, as an inexperienced photographer would appreciate it if you could do a short tutorial sometime about "Back Button Focusing". Thank you.

@craigwilson1604 9 ай бұрын

ive been there when i stayed at thornwick bay and seen the puffins, its a lovely coast to walk along and photograph

@susanbreau 9 ай бұрын

Love the Gannets and your shots were perfect! We have Gannets here in Canada, but not close by. You have a couple of days travel, and then you have to take a boat, but it is well worth it, even though the smell and flies were something else!!! I wish I had my Z9 and 100-400 back then when I went to Gaspe to see the Gannets. I am glad you are enjoying your Z8! Gannets make lovely black and white pics as well. Thanks for taking us along with you!!

@michaelphibes8386 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video Gary. Only been there once, but was blown away with the place and the birds just riding the wind on the cliffs was magical. More wildlife / bird videos from you please.

@stephenthompson1998 9 ай бұрын

Stunning work. Without being cheeky how much you how much the camera and lens. Don’t think I would get that quality with my R7 and 100-4

@GaryGough 9 ай бұрын

The R7 & 100/400 combo will be more than adequate 👍👍

@pokeypop99 9 ай бұрын

I'm a Canon guy too, and I tried, and decided against the R7 for birds in flight (also shooting w/ 100-400). I'm no BiF expert, but I found the CAF struggled to stick, particularly with busy backgrounds. Even in still photos, it tended to jump from shot to shot in bursts. Secondly the highest speed drive is useless due to rolling shutter when shooting motion. It warps and wobbles like crazy! Even on a tripod high speed burst images seemed to jump and warp. That was my deal killer. That said, If you're not looking to capture high shutter speed action, the R7 is awesome! Solid camera with crop sensor reach! Even though I sacrificed the crop reach, I opted for the R6 Mark II. NO COMPLAINTS! AF is sticky, dependable and sharp. I think that's the trick for moving wildlife. No knock on the R7. I would love one for a second body; just not BiF.

@andymc798 9 ай бұрын

Heart fluttering with those shots and brings back some memories of the place -I need to go back. I can recommend a campsite not far away, one field away from the cliffs. Walking turn left for Bempton on day one, turn right day 2 for Flamborough and more Puffins and landscapes. Icing on the cake were Bran Owls and Hares from the Tent door. I'm sure you'd enjoy it if you havent already. Great video Gary.

@petermorrison2453 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic images😀Also nice to see you at the show last week

@GaryGough 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Peter 👍👍

@RM831BC4E4 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding photography as always GG. Those shots and details were incredible!

@happymystic9800 9 ай бұрын

I really admire how you put yourself into new challenges. Bird photography (especially with those in flight) is very demanding both in technique but also perseverance. You mastered both greatly on this afternoon at this lovely spot. The panning shots are second to none and the music presenting them could not be any better. Well done 😊❤😊

@DennisBater 9 ай бұрын

Gary, an absolutely wonderful video full of great information! Thanks for allowing us to join you in your adventure. I was a Nikon user for 25 years and moved to a mirrorless Canon R5 and also to a Fuji GFX 100s. I guess I should have stayed with Nikon!

@paulwass974 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant video Gary, this is our favourite place to go on the east coast for bird photography, i also now have 120fps video capability now i have gone mirrorless and i am really looking forward to trying it out soon.

@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 9 ай бұрын

Stunning video work Gary, and amazing images, Thanks for sharing.

@davidgibbons3753 9 ай бұрын

Hello Gary absolutely stunning photos thanks for sharing David bolton

@lescobrandon3047 9 ай бұрын

So few people use 3D Focus Tracking. I use it for most of what I do, from Manhattan to Long Island. From model portfolios to scenic, wedding and creature photos. Using my ‘old’ D700 and D3 bodies with their great sensors.

@GaryGough 9 ай бұрын

I use it for weddings too. It’s superb. Cheers 👍

@artinphotos9996 9 ай бұрын

As usual Gary, a great informative video with fantastic shots.

@pokeypop99 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Super nice touch on the panning shots! Thanks!

@clarkbarrow6750 9 ай бұрын

Nice work Gary. The photos are amazing. You did a great job.

@chorlton284 9 ай бұрын

Hi Gary, great vlog and stills as usual. Ive been there too in my power chair, a few years ago. Great vantage points! Alas i didnt see any Puffins either. I had a d500 with 150-600 attached via a black rapid, and yes its darn difficult to capture birds in flight. I think my mistake was tracking and focus point, but settings +bbf i had were about the same. I didnt go right to the edge, as yes its a loooonnngggg way down. Kind regards Graham

@paulgreen758 9 ай бұрын

Nice one Gary, love the panning shots

@alanbudge 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant video Gary. The autofocus in that camera is nothing short of incredible but for now I'm sticking to the Z7. I can't believe you were leaning over that railing without a strap especially after already smashing a Z8.

@robertleem5643 9 ай бұрын

Cracking video, have been to Bempton Cliffs a couple of times, really glad you mentioned Farne Islands because we are going to Northumberland in 3 weeks time, will add that to my list, hopefully see a few Puffins Have only just started with wildlife photography after purchasing my Sigma 150-600mm lens

@michael_barber 9 ай бұрын

Great to see you mention @SteveMattheis. His videos and photography is great. He deserves far more recognition on his channel.

@BryanDillonPhotography 4 ай бұрын

Hi Gary 🙏🏼 please could you do a similar video for tracking aircraft in the Machloop??? Would love to see the aviation tracking in action. This bird tracking and capturing the eye in the middle of the shot each time’s incredible . Thanks

@hjones451 9 ай бұрын

I love birds, but hardly ever photographed them before visiting Bempton. Only had a 210mm kit lens, but still came away with lots of images - even puffins! Not quite in the numbers of the Farne Islands where they were nesting in thir hundreds, almost under foot in places. Skomer is good too!

@Ichigoo82 9 ай бұрын

As always great video and photos. It is a pleasure to watch!

@keefr22 9 ай бұрын

Superb pics again Gary, the Gannets really are stunning birds - ironic how the Fleet Air Arm named one of their ugliest aeroplanes after such a beautiful creature! 😅 Cracking video, thanks for brightening up a Sunday night (missus is watching the flippin' Antiques Roadshow again!! 😂)

@cliveingram9840 9 ай бұрын

Loved the video Gary - I was at Bempton on a scorching day last August and had a fabulous day. The Z9 performed flawlessly (and that was before the bird detect function was added). Can I thoroughly recommend (if you haven’t already checked it out) Gigrin Farm in Wales. The Red Kite feeding session is mental - when I was there a few weeks ago there must have been 200 to 300 birds in the air and they are just stunning (including a rare leucistic red kite that seems to love posing for the camera). Hope to catch up with you at some stage this year. Take care and keep the videos coming.

@gordonbaird1949 9 ай бұрын

Great vlog Gary.. Same here I have never missed a video of yours... As you know I love wildlife photography I post plenty on your facebook page.. As aways keep up the great work..

@briandurell 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic photos, Gary. They take me back to my experience at Cape St. Mary’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. My longest lens on that trips was 300 mm, but I got some photos I treasure, though not as good as yours. I’d love to go back with my 100-400.

@dandann8237 9 ай бұрын

My vertigo kept kicking in for some reason. Thanks for the heads up!! Great video as always

@chriswhitham9233 9 ай бұрын

Hi Gary great video and welcome to the Nikon Brand

@GaryGough 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Chris 👍

@geofffield7805 9 ай бұрын

Gary, I was there on Saturday morning - in a 40mph off shore gale - with my Z9 and 100-400, so your video made me smile. Probably be another year before I’m back. Puffins can be hard to see at Bempton as they nest in crevices in the cliff face. Agree, Farne Islands is better.

@marktaylor9579 9 ай бұрын

I love Bempton Cliffs too Gary, but sadly only get there once a year. This year (May) I'll have to try the slow shutter panning shots as they looked awesome.👍

@nigelbramley4188 9 ай бұрын

Thoroughly recommend the Farne Isles.

@junebug1553 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I prefer the ones you shot at 1/2000. I sometimes even go up to 1/3200. I like wing detail.

@sarahbatsford4791 6 ай бұрын

Fabulous & very much enjoyed❤

@maheshbl1 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video thanks for posting

@bobbramley2879 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video, nice to see you do some bird photography! By the way, I believe Steve’s last name is pronounced “Math-is”

@richardmoult9781 9 ай бұрын

Great video Gary as always , very helpful as just finding my way around my new z8 ready to make a trip to see the Puffins on Skomer island at the end of May . May I ask what range do you set your auto ISO at ? I have mine set to 64 - 12800 at the moment minimum shutter speed at auto. Also a great fan of Steve's channel . Best wishes Rich.

@cgriggsiv 9 ай бұрын

Another awesome video my good man For your panning shots I highly suggest A red dot hot shoe Because as you are panning even though in the 1/60 of a second now I don't know on your Nikon if your viewfinder goes black but I Pentax they do and so do a lot of others camera brands Again I highly suggest a red dot hot shoe to keep the subjects in the center of your square with an open eyeball for better panting shots

@deborahcorreale352 9 ай бұрын

Your images are stunning!

@neilb32 9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Nikon family 😂 I now want a z8 I love my Nikon z7II but that Z8 is different gravy 👌

@pjbaddict 9 ай бұрын

Gary… try setting your shutter half press to auto area and your AF back button to 3D tracking so once the auto area has identified the bird you can pick up and override with the 3D on the back button. It completely transformed my photography and upped my keeper rat e by 75%

@nickclaytonphotography 9 ай бұрын

Hi Gary, great vlog & what a place Bempton Cliffs is! I usually go out of season at the crack of dawn & I’m gone by 11am. I did a dawn till dusk trip there last May (vlogged it too) & it was just a fantastic day. I know you’re a long term Canon user switched to Nikon; but can you honestly say that the Z8 is an R6ii or R5/R3 beater? I have the R6ii, & for me it’s just an insanely brilliant bit of kit. It’s lightning fast, excellent AF & tracking & I really can’t see that a Z8 is better… Look forward to your response on this. Keep on keeping on! Best, Nick

@GaryGough 9 ай бұрын

Hi Nick, I can’t say which is better, I’ve never used the R6ii. Having said that, I know the R6 is an incredible bit of kit. If you don’t feel you’re missing out on anything, then don’t even contemplate a change. I’m sure that’ll last you for a long time 👍👍

@nickclaytonphotography 9 ай бұрын

@@GaryGough I've only just got it, and deliberated a LONG time before I made the switch to the dark side of mirrorless from DSLR & SLR before that. I'm loving the R6ii, and wondered if you had tried it out.... I've enquired about joining you at the mach loop in JUly; so maybe we can put the Z8 head to head with my R6ii then 🙂

@GaryGough 7 ай бұрын

Cool, looking forward to it

@steffore1 9 ай бұрын

Superb shots Gary and so sharp 👌🏽

@Danny_Roman. 9 ай бұрын

Amazing quality shots 😊 well done m8

@eddbutcher 9 ай бұрын

Awesome timing this vid! Be there in just over a week. Cheers Gaz great vid

@franksfiddle9031 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyed that, thank you

@terrymartin4489 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@fistfulloflenses 9 ай бұрын

great video,very informative, love this

@kevinparker2263 9 ай бұрын

Great well explained video. Having gone through the setup on the Nikon Z8 quite enthusiastically, would you go back to Canon cameras?

@kenrees8726 9 ай бұрын

Can I ask a question please should I use all my focus point or just the center on

@GaryGough 3 ай бұрын

Try both. Less is usually more though 👍👍

@timrosenburgh8597 9 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the video as usual Gary. Looks like a really good place to photograph the birds. You captured some fantastic image's of the birds. Look forward to the next one.

@williamfalls5681 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@royhall1849 9 ай бұрын

Hi Gary good show may l ask why u switched to nikon From canon.

@Optikification 9 ай бұрын

Still have to take my Canon R10 out with its auto bird tracking and I can get 23 fps with e-shutter but it creates warping.

@tmeeten3195 8 ай бұрын

We have a local Gannet colony in Auckland, NZ and they are just amazing birds to photograph and I have spent many hours photographing them. Next time I'm there I will try the panning method. Looks fantastic. Your images are stunning as always. I use Nikon D500 so no eye detection or anything like that but the detail you can get with such birds at a colony is amazing.

@stevehassall6862 7 ай бұрын

The best place for puffins has got to be Skomer Island in West Wales, the puffins aren't fazed by people, they will come right up to you so there's no real need to lug round your large lens.

@shadyninja1 9 ай бұрын

Have you finally made the switch to Nikon

@Gemdog5521 9 ай бұрын

Mmm think I need a z8

@jamespirie2078 9 ай бұрын

How do I take photos like that with a d5600 because I can’t afford a z8

@Bluenoteguitar 5 ай бұрын

Pretty much the same settings, single point continuous af setup with back button focus, manual mode, shutter speed of at least 1/1000sec, f5.6, auto iso with a max setting of 3200, high speed continuous shooting (which i believe is around 5fps on the 5600). you wont get as many keeps as Gary but you will get plenty of good shots.