HISTOGRAM Explained For WILDLIFE Photography - How To READ Histograms For Correct Exposure

[@789juggernaut]

If you're a beginning bird photographer like me, Duade's videos are the best. So simple to understand, and they absolutely improve your photos.

[@Duade]

G'day Bruce, thanks for your kind comment. Good luck with your birding, Cheers, Duade

[@alangeorgebarstow]

G'day, Duade. I'm a 70-year old youngster just starting out in digital wildlife photography and I've learnt so much from your excellent, no drama, and easy-to-assimilate tuition. Many thanks. One is never too old to learn.

[@Duade]

Alan, that is great to hear, wildlife photography is a wonderful hobby and a great way to pass the time. It gives us a reason to explore nature which is fantastic. Cheers, Duade

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The best educator on the net 👌👍✌️

[@Duade]

Thank you, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade

[@fgb3126]

Duade very VERY helpful. I had no idea for 6 years now just what in the heck a histogram was. I just ignored it. This is a valuable resource for me as I try to move towards a less amateurish state, and that's why early on I realized I needed to contribute, even if only that proverbial cup of coffee cost. Thanks again. My favorite YT channel for bird photography.

[@Duade]

Thanks Breck, I appreciate the support and great to hear you are finding the channel helpful. Cheers, Duade

[@AKVENZA]

That was one of the best explanations I have seen on a histogram. Well done.

[@Duade]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade

[@messinagraphix]

I have been watching a bunch of your videos and I am so happy I found you. I thank you for making everything that is complicated seem easy to understand.

[@Duade]

Michael, my pleasure, I am happy you found them helpful. Cheers, Duade

[@Nagshekar]

Very simple and very clear explanation very easy to understand.

[@Duade]

G'day Chandrashekar, thanks for the feedback, glad it helped. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@colinyoung5303]

very well explained simplified and not to technical to the point of not being lost great stuff .

[@Duade]

Colin, glad it was helpful, Cheers, Duade

[@OutdoorShutterbug]

This is simply the most clear, detailed, easy-to-understand explanation of the histogram I have ever come across, and I have watched and read a lot on the subject. Well done, sir!

[@Duade]

Thanks for the kind feedback, I appreciate it, I'm glad you found it helpful. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@rifaathanver1221]

Very useful information to understand the Exporture Control process. Thank you Duade.

[@Duade]

Rifaath, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@sarahbatsford4791]

Huge help as I forget to watch my histogram which makes editing a pain alot of the time. Great channel😁

[@rednik251]

So helpful! Clear and concise. Makes learning less of a chore when it's presented so clearly. T hank you!

[@Duade]

Thanks Nikki, I appreciate the feedback, glad it made sense. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@JC86595]

Thank you for all your detailed instructional videos. I have been watching your videos for days now and I'm learning so much. You are very good at what you do and I hope to get to your level some day. Thanks again.

[@Duade]

Thanks Janelle, I am happy to hear they are helpful, Cheers, Duade

[@GeorgieRees-o6b]

Top info and clear explanation.This has stopped me from exclusively shooting in 'Auto'.

[@TeddyCavachon]

With digital cameras the better gauge of optimal (technical) exposure are the “Blinkies” in playback which indicate clipping and loss of detail. To avoid loss of detail in the highlights reduce exposure until they disappear. After you do that the appearance of the left side of the histogram will reveal whether or not the contrast of the lighting is preventing the DR of the sensor from also recording shadow detail. Also the center of a digital camera histogram represents the point of 12% reflectance, which is the ANSI standard the camera makers follow, not 18%. The confusion stems from the fact Ansel Adams based exposure of his Zone System on a reflected reading of a Kodak 18% gray card with a Weston Meter which was calibrated to the old 18% standard. Back when electronic meters were invented 18% was thought to be the reflectance humans presented with a gray scale from black-to-white would perceived as being in the middle. 18% = Zone V became the perceptual benchmark for the Adams system. But in the 1970s scientists who study such things determined that 12% was, perceptually, the correct “midtone” value and all meters since then, including in digital cameras use it. How that relates to the camera histogram with a 0 - 255 scale is that dead center is 12% reflectance. So if you were to shoot an 18% gray card which will create a single tall histogram spike, and then adjust camera exposure until it is centered, will result in an exposure which blows the highlights. Why didn’t Kodak change its gray card to 12%. According to old timers at Kodak it was because Adams lobbied Kodak execs. to keep it 18% so as not to confuse those using the Zone System. In later versions of the Kodak cards which were made R=G=B neutral for setting digital white balance there is mention in the instructions to adjust meter readings off the card by 1/3 f/stop to obtain correct exposure. Back in 2004 while experimenting with my new Canon 20D and pair of 580ex flashes came up with the idea of always carrying white and black wash rags which I would would use draped on a stand in test shots to set exposure via the blinkies in the highlights on the white rags and fill flash level bases on seeing detail in the black. I use the same technique outdoors to evaluate camera lighting conditions vs. camera DR; exposing for optimal exposure / detail in the white rag and seeing where the spike created by the black rag falls on the histogram and how much shadow detail the cameras DR can record in that lighting. I drape the rags over a gray card which creates a third distinct spike in the middle in a close up of the target. If you do that simple target test test in different lighting conditions - flat sun, cross-lit sun, open shade, cloudy, overcast - you will quickly grasp how much shadow detail the camera sensor will be able to record when white highlights are exposed below clipping.

[@Duade]

Thanks for taking the time to leave the great explanation, yes I have been using blinkies for a very long time and they are very useful. I must admit having them live in the viewfinder on the Sony body is a help as it makes it very difficult to blow your whites as the exposure is a live feedback loop. I do find the blinkies I think are going off the Jpeg so you often can recover some blinkies in the RAW file but much safer to have no blinking. Cheers, Duade

[@selinacollins2099]

Just about to buy a 90D and as a person that has only used a Bridge camera or ph camera prior I'm loving your videos like this they explain well without drowning us in to much tech but also not so simple as to have me bored, please do more,

[@Duade]

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Duade, you are just a great teacher!

[@Duade]

Thanks Karin, I'm happy to help. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@cyrusceciro7348]

Thanks a lot for this video. After watching this a month, now i'm using full manual on dlsr. God Bless.

[@Duade]

G'day Cyrus, great to hear, thanks for the feedback. Cheers, Duade

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[@farhatafza2739]

Very informative your videos are for beginners bird photographers

[@Duade]

G'day Farhat, thanks again, Cheers, Duade

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excellent video, concise and very helpful. I will seek out more from Duade.

[@Duade]

Thanks for the comment, that is great to hear, Cheers, Duade

[@harishramakrishnan4821]

Wonderful video, easy to understand without any technical jargon. Also explaining on field helps easily relate. Appreciate the effort. I am pretty sure all your videos will help an amateur photographer like me to take their skills to the next level. Thank you.

[@Duade]

Thanks Harish, glad to hear it was helpful. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@JacksonBly]

Brilliant! You've made something that I've found so confusing, seem so simple. Thanks much, Duade!

[@Duade]

G'day Jackson, happy to hear that you found it useful, thanks for the feedback. Cheers, Duade

[@ravidevre4997]

Many thanks for this video. Very informative and practical.

[@Duade]

G'day Ravi, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks for sharing... Again a very informed video.... I always have problems with under exposed pics, so this video will help.... Cheers..

[@Duade]

My pleasure Robert, Cheers, Duade

[@bondgirl373]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I really love watching you videos.

[@Duade]

Thank you for the feedback, its great to hear you are enjoying the videos. Cheers, Duade

[@rajesharma9821]

You are one of the best teacher's on KZbin. You cover the topic in exquisite detail. This will only ascertain that you will have many followers soon. Love ur detailed presentations.

[@Duade]

Thanks Rajesh, you are too kind, thank you for the feedback. Cheers, Duade

[@wildmandan1992]

Wow this video really broke it down so well. Thank you so much!!

[@Duade]

G'day Daniel, I am happy to hear you are finding the videos helpful. Cheers, Duade

[@carolinegreen5723]

Now I understand why I was having issues capturing an egret - it is all white and my exposure clearly wasn’t right. Going to go review the histograms to see what they look like. Can’t wait to try utilizing this tool.

[@Duade]

Great to hear Caroline, yes Egrets are particularly challenging to photograph. Cheers, Duade

[@barrylee2536]

How do you only have 5k subscribers? I’m a lifelong wildlife photographer and this has been the best explanation I’ve seen. Good stuff.

[@Duade]

G'day Barry, thank you for your kind comment, I'm glad you found it useful. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@LourdesVenard]

Thank you SO much. I've read about histograms and watched other videos, but none have so clearly explained how to use histograms, especially when it comes to bird photography.

[@Duade]

G'day Lourdes, thank you very much for the feedback, I'm glad I was able to explain it for you. Cheers, Duade

[@tonymummert2082]

One of the best explanations I’ve heard. I often wonder why not use auto iso when shooting wildlife? Then the camera will keep up with ever changing conditions such as a cloud moved in or you walked into some shade.

[@Duade]

G'day Tony, thanks for your comment and I am glad you found it helpful. Auto ISO is a great mode to use when shooting wildlife for the reasons you mention. The only issue with auto exposure modes is the cameras light meter can sometimes get it wrong leading to underexposed or overexposed shots. Most of the time this is not an issue but with white birds, dark or bright backgrounds the meter can get confused. That is why checking your histogram is very helpful to make sure the camera is getting it right. And with a histogram in the viewfinder it makes this process even easier. Cheers, Duade

[@larupedeire]

Thank you. I'm from italy and thanks for the advice.

[@Duade]

my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@Pkari]

Absolutely the best explanation of histograms! So many pros explain it impatiently and in complex or impractical words. This is spot on! Easy to implement on the spot! I could immediately correct photos I thought I’d read correctly. I really like the humble way you explain things.

[@Duade]

That is great to hear, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade

[@1994ssl]

This (as are all of your videos) is FANTASTIC!! I was so overwhelmed with the histogram I always shut it off. You made this very important part of photography so approachable and easier to understand! Thank you so much!!

[@Duade]

It is my pleasure, good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade

[@gailyager7148]

Thank you so much. Such a clear explanation of histograms. I have been photographing for a few years now but have problems with noise. So I have come to the conclusion that I am under exposing my images. This has been extremely helpful and can't wait to get out there and put my histogram knowledge to good use. Thanks once again.

[@Duade]

Gail, great to hear it helped, good luck with your next shoot. If you havent tried it already but DXO Pure RAW is great at reducing noise in your RAW files. You can get a free trial here. tidd.ly/3hH0Kta Cheers, Duade

[@tonyc1437]

Duade Thankyou I really appreciate your videos your presentation style (in the field) it has improved my images...

[@Duade]

Tony, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@kirkrichardson4061]

Great video. I know understand the histogram much better. Love your channel. Very informative.

[@Duade]

Thanks Kirk, great to hear you found it helpful. Cheers, Duade

[@cindyrroberts]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on reading and understanding the histogram. I am an old school film photographer, getting my first SLR in my pre-teen years. Since the inception of digital photography, I’ve mainly used point and shoot cameras. I did buy a Canon Rebel XT years ago and had some success but mainly stuck with the various auto modes provided on the camera. Last year I bought a new camera set up and have committed to learning all aspects of digital photography, hoping to get back to shooting completely manual again. Understanding the histogram has eluded me… until now. Thank you for the visuals, which helped my brain finally make a connection with the histogram. Now that I’ve subscribed to your channel I’m going to watch all of your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them.

[@Duade]

Gday Robert, it is my pleasure, I am glad you are finding the videos useful. I must admit since moving to mirrorless I use the histogram less as the viewfinder brightness is a good guide to your exposure. Cheers, Duade

[@rigamble]

Thank you Duade , great advice.

[@Duade]

G'day Richard, you are welcome, glad it was helpful. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@toddscheuermann7834]

Great lesson🙂 Easy to follow.

[@Duade]

Thanks Todd, I am happy to hear it was easy to follow. Cheers, Duade

[@marilynzanca7712]

Thanks very educational. Bless you heaps mal.

[@Duade]

Hi Marilyn, thanks for your comment. Cheers, Duade

[@marnybonner]

Thank you so much... so relieved to find an Aussie photographer with such clear, personable explanations - not to mention no annoying American "what's up guys" intro - love your style! As a complete beginner, I'm finding your videos so very helpful; really appreciate it.

[@Duade]

G'day, thanks for the comment and I'm glad you found the channel. I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@davyps8273]

Thanks Mate. Perfect explanation.

[@richardbartholomaeus1282]

Very clear explanation. Thanks Duade.

[@Duade]

Thanks Richard, you are welcome, glad it made sense. Cheers, Duade

[@rmgwheelsspokeslab.7767]

Very well explained. What a beautyful bird at 7:00. Regards from Spain.

[@Duade]

Thanks for your feedback, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@williammurray6921]

Very useful and clearly explained

[@Duade]

Thanks William, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@CleanSlateFarm]

A great and clear explanation of histograms. Can't wait to get out and hone this new knowledge. Thanks, Duade!

[@Duade]

. my pleasure, good luck. Cheers, Duade

[@808flyer8]

First time to your channel today - Subscribed. Thank-you for the best explanation and tutorial of the histogram. Can’t wait to jump into the rest of your videos. Mahalo and Aloha.

[@Duade]

G'day and welcome, I'm glad you found the channel, Cheers, Duade

[@asifalam223]

Really very beautifully described the process in too easy ways... thanks for sharing with us.. Best of luck ...keeep continue 💐💐👍👍

[@Duade]

Thanks Asif, I appreciate the continued support. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@crespokhumz4184]

Thank you so much sir for this topic, it was so helpful.

[@Duade]

Crespo, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@christurner68]

Very informative and very well explained.👍

[@Duade]

G'day Chris, thanks for the comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Duade

[@colinhuon5908]

I am really enjoying your videos Duade. Thank you. It's really good to see Aussies posting stuff like this.

[@Duade]

G'day Colin, thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.👍

[@richardruda267]

Great practical explanation!

[@Duade]

Thanks Richard, I appreciate the comment. Cheers, Duade

[@peterthegr8952]

excellent delivery, learnt a lot thank you

[@Duade]

G'day Peter, my pleasure, glad you found it helpful. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@KGsPhotography]

Great content Duade well explained. As you said not always so easy when out in the field with birds in flight etc. 😊

[@Duade]

G'day, yes it has its challenges, but you can use the exposure meter in the viewfinder as a guide also. With Mirrorless it may not be an issue with zebras and histogram in viewfinder. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@ruggieromanente4855]

Great explanation! Thanks.

[@Duade]

G'day Ruggiero, you are welcome. Cheers, Duade

[@itaylorm]

Very well explained and helpful

[@Duade]

G'day Taylor, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@jacquesturcotte7968]

I really appreciated your explanations that allowed me to better understand the appropriate settings to perfect my photography. Thank you for your support! Jack

[@Duade]

Thanks Jack, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade

[@annaforsberg817]

Great video! Thank you so much!

[@Duade]

G'day Anna, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@ashfield001]

Thanks Duade. Great choice of topic. You explained a tricky topic very clearly. Enjoying your work. 👍🏻💯

[@Duade]

Thanks Simon, yes it can be a tricky subject, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade

[@raymonddowning3500]

Great video, well explained and delivered

[@Duade]

G'day Raymond, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade

[@brettmezen900]

Duade, I think this is the best histogram video I have seen. The examples using the same image make it very clear and easy to understand. Great stuff mate 👍👍👍

[@Duade]

G'day Brett, thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@jettysplash]

Thank you Duade! Excellent information!!! Subscribed :)

[@Duade]

G'day and thank you, I appreciate the support. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@claudebreton445]

Very well explained

[@Duade]

Thanks Claude, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade

[@bruceterrill8730]

Great Vlog Duade, it's not easy to explain Histograms/Exposure and how you need to be able read and then adjust your settings for a correct exposure and what one looks like on the LCD screen after your shot. I can remember when digital cameras were relatively new and all the armchair experts were saying that you had to have the perfect 'Bell' shaped histogram to have a correct exposure. Well done on the success of your KZbin and Web sites, they are something that I look forward to and enjoy. . . Bruce.

[@Duade]

Thanks for your detailed comment Bruce, yes it took me some time to fully understand its benefits. Hopefully this video helps others understand. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@peterkline7137]

Thank you for that excellent, simple demo. Very useful!

[@Duade]

G'day Peter, you are welcome. Cheers, Duade

[@careylee5951]

Perfect way to explain it! It's funny I was thinking the same way , wish you could see it in the view finder and then you answered that with mentioning the mirriorless comes with it. I didn't know that.

[@Duade]

Hi Carey, it is a huge advantage for mirrorless, you will get instant feedback on your exposure. One day I'll get one. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@aytchroberts5850]

@@Duade my Canon R5 has this and now I’ll try to utilize it better thanks to your video.

[@wesleykandiah7726]

Good explanation and appreciated

[@Duade]

Thanks Wesley, I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@sheilawilliams6150]

Thank you Duade - just love the way you explain things in an easy to understand manner - have watched a few of your videos and hope that you continue to make more on birds and wildlife. I love wildlife and in particularly birds and have been lucky enough to travel the world after retirement to view so many species. Always just took lots of photos and hoped that one would come good and have got a nice portfolio of relatively good shots .... but hopefully now I understand more of the science behind the subject I will be able to take even better ones once we can start travelling again of course. Thank you and stay safe.

[@Duade]

G'day Sheila, thank you for taking the time to comment. It is my pleasure, I too love birds and wildlife and will continue to make videos. Good luck once you can travel again. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@zgphotography9776]

Thank you for the help!

[@Duade]

Vyom, it is my pleasure, Cheers ,Duade

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Superb vid mate! Well explained and presented 😉👍👌

[@Duade]

Thanks JP, I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@ryanwemyss6567]

Thanks Duade very informative video. Looking forward to more posts. Im now mirrorless and love having the histogram in the view finder. You will love it when you change over.

[@Duade]

G'day Ryan, thanks for the feedback, yes the histogram in the viewfinder is a bit if a game changer, can't wait. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@lakesidepaul3950]

Thank you sir. Love your channel

[@Duade]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

[@cliveslack4698]

Excellent video.

[@Duade]

Thanks Clive, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade

[@terryluckhurst4114]

Excellent presentation perfectly balanced between explanantion and examples well articulated. Many thanks. My problems are almost always overexposed in early morning sun and bright sun taking fast moving raptors with backgrounds that differ in light from low level foreground straw colour bright, medium level green reeds and grass then skyline/sky bright white greyish blue. The birds are nearly always flying between the 3 background levels. Hence at my advanced age I have use AF Continuous and preset the ISO sensitivities. The other issue is when the bird climbs quickly and soars overhead the blue sky becomes dark blue I have guess by adding exposure compensation. Nikon D500. Still it beats my first SLR Pentax S1 (1962) when you had to wait till the film was developed!!?? Thanks again.

[@kittyinque]

Thank you!! Your explanations of reading the histograms really helped!

[@Duade]

G'day, great to hear, it can be a little confusing. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@scottkreitzer]

Great video, Duade! Thanks for the lesson.

[@Duade]

G'day Scott, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@JH-qv3xv]

Well done, Thanks

[@Duade]

G'day JH, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@robertverbeek9751]

great info ,thank you

[@Duade]

Robert, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@gerards5858]

Another excellent video.

[@Duade]

Thanks for the comment mate, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@marilynzanca7712]

I learned a lot. Look forward to your next videos. bless you heaps mal.

[@Duade]

Thanks Marilyn, I am glad you find the videos useful. Cheers, Duade

[@niki4013]

Hi Duade, this was a great video, you explained everything really well. I’ve been watching a few of your videos the past few days and have filed away some great tips. Thankyou!

[@Duade]

Hi Niki, thanks for the comment, I'm glad you have found them useful. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@michellestewart7494]

Thank you!. 🇨🇦😀

[@Duade]

Thanks again Michelle, Cheers, Duade

[@smithagowda2261]

Plz do videos on how to photograph birds in low light (mostly on cloudy days) I want to hear it from you. Cuz your video's r always worth watching especially for beginners.. thanks.

[@Duade]

G'day Smitha, thank you for your comment, I will photograph some birds on cloudy days some time in the future. Cheers, Duade

[@mvairagar]

Very Helpful information, thank you. Subscribed :)

[@Duade]

Thanks for subscribing, I'm glad you found it helpful. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@iainscott1289]

That's the best presentation I've seen on You Tube re Histograms. Now subscribing, going to view some of your other work. Thanks.

[@Duade]

Thanks Iain, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade

[@jan_wegener]

well explained, nice work

[@Duade]

Thanks mate, got the idea from our chat. Cheers, Duade

[@CamillaI]

Good one Duade its not just for landscapes the histogram

[@Duade]

Thanks Camilla, yes it can help in all forms of photography as we always want a correct exposure 👍

[@ruthmeyer5415]

Very well explained, thank you! Looking forward to keeping an eye on my histogram more. Still haven't sorted out exposure settings in my head, but this allows me to use the feedback my camera is already trying to give me to understand better the photos I am taking.

[@Duade]

Thank you Ruth, yes the histogram is a good way to judge the exposure. Good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade

[@donnaseaman9385]

Thanks 😊

[@Duade]

Thanks Donna, Cheers, Duade

[@craigb8379]

Really well explained and well demonstrated, Duade. Keep up the great work! Reminds of just one of the reasons I love my mirrorless camera!

[@Duade]

Thanks Craig, yes it does sound like a very handy tool to have in the viewfinder, can't wait. Cheers, Duade

[@gabeclements1240]

Thanks for the videos!

[@Megzdf]

Awesome vid! Are you going to cover what the things are (shutter speed, ISO etc) which affect the exposure? You explain things really well, good easy to understand examples. Great job :)

[@Duade]

Hi Megz, sounds like a great idea for a future video. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. Cheers, Duade

[@eileenjepp5152]

Nice, easy to understand. Great videos, thank you.

[@Duade]

G'day Eileen, thanks for the comment. Cheers, Duade

[@balasport5940]

Great video Dude, thanks very much for de-mistifying the histogram!

[@Duade]

G'day, you are welcome, glad it was helpful. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@BoxerTys]

Thanks Duade, it's photography school... ;-)

[@Duade]

I'm glad you are finding the videos useful. Cheers, Duade

[@sandyjogs]

Excellent explanation of histogram

[@Duade]

G'day Sandip, thanks for your comment. Cheers, Duade

[@sandyjogs]

@@Duade I am an amateur photographer n hv confusion abt buying a good telephoto lens. I don't mind going for Canon 100-400 even if it costs higher than others but not sure how much of t lack of additional reach when compared to Tamron n Sigma 150-600 would become a concern. Few say that t quality of outcomes of Canon is so good that one can still crop n not lose on quality. I surely don't want to buy 2 lens, a Canon n one of t other 2. What do u say?

[@Duade]

G'day Sandip, this is a very hard question to answer. It depends on your camera, I don't think the Tamron will work as well as the Canon on a mirrorless body if that is what you are planning to upgrade too in the future. The extra reach of the Tamron would be very handy but you would likely have to shoot at f8 to get sharp images. You could in theory use a 1.4 converter with the Canon but this will slow down AF. If you really need the focal length then the Tamron might be better but overall the Canon is the superior lens. You could also wait and see what Sigma and Tamron do for the RF mount as most people I think will end up going to mirrorless. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@sandyjogs]

@@Duade sorry I didn't share make of my camera. I am having canon 60D, a crop sensor camera. So effectively I get 620mm max focal length, which I think is good for now. I may upgrade sometime soon to a full frame camera like canon 5D mark IV or 6D. Even if it is mirrorless later, I think canon has adaptors so that all EF EF-S lens would work. So if I upgrade I can use the 1.4x with canon lens to still get 600mm focal length. This is what is my current thought process

[@Duade]

G'day Sandip, yes the 80D is a good camera. I think saving for the mirrorless system makes sense at the moment, more affordable lenses and cameras will likely arrive. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@returntoharmony2727]

Excellent video! I was just going to search for a good explanation on histogram. I would love to understand better how to capture multiple birds at the same time and ensure they are all in focus. I am getting one in focus and the other one not. Thank you for your channel 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Duade]

G'day, thanks, unfortunately due to depth of field you will always struggle to get multiple birds in focus. Only way is to shoot at a narrow aperture like f13 to widen depth of field. Or move the focus point from one bird to the other and merge them in post processing. Cheers, Duade 👍