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[@LourdesVenard]

Love these collaborations and hope you continue to do them!

[@Duade]

Thanks Lourdes, we will look at doing more in the future, Cheers, Duade

[@perwetterstrand6772]

This is gold. A discussion between 2 great photographers. Thanks

[@Duade]

Per, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade

[@bryceweinandt3522]

Super interesting listening to my two favorite bird KZbinrs

[@Duade]

Thanks Bryce, I am glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade

[@chrislake8879]

You two complement each other. Please maintain this format as a regular offering. Cheers.

[@Duade]

Chris, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade

[@Mr48374837]

Always excellent Duade, and Jan too. love what you guys do.

[@Duade]

Thanks, it was fun to catch up for a chat. Cheers, Duade

[@birddude9822]

You should do this more often! I really enjoy you and Jan have a chat on birds, and we all learn a lot from these videos.

[@Duade]

Thanks for the feedback, we will look at doing more in the future, Cheers, Duade

[@blanejnasveschuk6351]

Super discussion and dialog, chaps. Informative content here. Wonderful dynamic and friendship, so great to see!

[@Duade]

Thanks Blane, I am glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade

[@stanleyhall2793]

Love that you had Jan on your channel as I have been a follower of his for a long time. I have recently begun to follow you and your content is just as amazing. I thank you guys for sharing your knowledge.

[@Duade]

Stanley, welcome to the channel, I have learnt a lot from Jan over the years, he sure is a wonderful photographer. Cheers, Duade

[@pgordijn4561]

Great session, enjoyed it a lot.

[@Duade]

Great to hear, Cheers, Duade

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

Hey Duade & Jan, thank you so much for answering my question during this very informative video. Hearing Jan say... he might be adding more bags is my issue . So more bags for more gear, and then how to organize it for easy access. There is something to be said about just one camera and enjoying being out. But.... I always feel I will miss out on some exciting action! Thank you both again! Sayin' hey.... Greg

[@Duade]

Greg, our pleasure, I know the feeling, sometimes I just head out with my light lens (400 5.6/100-500) without filming or expectations just to enjoy the moment. Cheers, Duade

[@shanewilliams613]

Great chat Duade. These collaboration videos have been great, and your genuine friendship with Jan really shows. A real eye opener for me when you guys describe all the work that goes into b roll and editing, it's really a lot of time and effort. Don't know how you find the time but glad you do! Keep up the great work.

[@Duade]

Thanks Shane, I appreciate the feedback, yeah it's lucky I enjoy making videos as it does take some time. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@shanewilliams613]

@@Duade We certainly enjoy watching them. I don't even shoot birds! Hopefully you can grow enough to make it your full time gig at some stage, live the life. ;)

[@KellyPettit]

You both rock. I love both channels and both your personalities. I feel blessed to have found the channel. Keep going and thanks so much

[@Duade]

Kelly thanks for the feedback I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

[@chandanikirinde8745]

Great video and very useful tips. Thank u .

[@Duade]

Chandani, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade

[@CarolineOrdHume]

Excellent! I love these discussions between you two, they are really interesting and useful. The choosing of images to keep or delete is my struggle at the moment, it's hard to be disciplined with that task.

[@Duade]

Caroline, yes it can be a challenge that is for sure, Cheers, Duade

[@XxMooImADuckxX]

Great stuff - love the chatting vids!

[@Duade]

Thanks Sean, they are fun to do, Cheers, Duade

[@ruubenvandenheuvel2869]

You kids are so cute together!!! Seriously... great video and thanks. Always learning from you both. Would love to see you together on a shoot, aiming at the same thing, talking through your aligned and/or differentiated approaches and comparing results. Thanks again!

[@Duade]

Thanks Ruuben, we plan on doing some videos together in the future, Cheers, Duade

[@jan_wegener]

That was a fun chat. Loved the Davinci screen cap, very clever

[@Duade]

Thanks mate, yes I seem to be seeing Davinci in my sleep these days. Cheers, Duade

[@kilohotel6750]

Really enjoy both of your channels. I mentioned in Jans last video, you two should look into doing tours. I know I would love to come down from the US and photograph the amazing wildlife you have there, those cockatoo’s are beautiful.

[@Duade]

Thanks, yes it is something we are looking into, Cheers, Duade

[@TaiwanisMoving]

So happy to have my question answered! I think these kind of Q&As are great and you two work well together. Thank you again!

[@Duade]

:Gday: It is our pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade

[@fenraven]

A lot of bird photography grows out of simply taking a lot of photos. Not just of birds but of everything. You learn over time what makes a good photo and what sucks. I've been shooting for forty years, starting with a film camera and finally seeing digital cameras become standard and praising them. :) Watching KZbin vids also helps. Heh.

[@Duade]

G'day Theo, I agree, experience and learning from mistakes is what allows us to learn and improve. Well that is what I tell myself when I stuff up a shot 🤠 Cheers, Duade 👍

[@cesarm8811]

Your passion for bird photography is quit impressive...really enjoy your video and tutorials.

[@Duade]

Thanks Cesar, Cheers, Duade

[@antonmuhlbock9486]

Great video thank you i would say the best vielen Dank greetings from Perth

[@Duade]

Thanks Anton, Cheers, Duade

[@jordansitorus]

Great episode & interesting subject guys, cheers!

[@Duade]

Thanks Jordan, I'm glad your enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade

[@MusikPiratCH]

Thank you Duade and Jan for this great video! I really liked this picture of Jan with those Gang-gang Cockatoos. A really good example of what picture Jan is looking for. :D

[@Duade]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, it was a lot of fun to do. Cheers, Duade

[@stans6582]

Thank you guys,............. You both do amazing work....... One thing I really appreciate about both of you always respond to comments I know nothing about video but I realize it takes so much time to put together a ten post. THANKS AGAIN

[@Duade]

Stan, our pleasure, thanks for the ongoing support, Cheers, Duade

[@dannydanquah3681]

I really enjoyed today's session. Thanks to you both🙏🙏

[@Duade]

Danny, our pleasure, I am glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade

[@vandamner]

Very informative Duade. Kudos to both of you for what you do and keep the great videos and pictures coming. You have helped me learn so much. Thanks from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Duade]

Mike, it is our pleasure, I'm glad to hear the videos have helped. Cheers, Duade

[@vamarkita]

Duade & Jan, nice chat always interesting :)

[@Duade]

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

[@duncan2565]

Both of you taught me so much guys! Many thanks

[@Duade]

Thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@jeffolson4731]

Great video with lots of very good advise.

[@Duade]

Thanks Jeff, Cheers, Duade

[@briansbuildsandoutdoors4936]

Great video team, loved it. All the best Brian.

[@Duade]

Thanks Brian, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@fgb3126]

At 11 mins. "Ruthless" is precisely the word used by my photography teacher regarding culling images. I've taken that to heart more and more. It's an on-going process, an evolution.

[@Duade]

Thanks Breck, yes it can be hard to delete shots, but our hard drives would quickly fill otherwise. Cheers, Duade

[@MKrištínWildness]

Very nice and interesting. Greetings.

[@Duade]

Thank you, Cheers, Duade

[@rblast1]

Great video! Thanks for the truthful insight!

[@Duade]

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

[@ashfield001]

Awesome, Duade. Great video. Enjoyed watching the bromance and learning more about the art of bird photography.

[@Duade]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade

[@dileepalathsara922]

Thanks for the great tips.

[@Duade]

Dileepa, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@todspencer3797]

Great stuff, I liked the discussion about which Robin shot was the best particularly. I’d love to see more examples or discussion on that (composition/pose) just to understand what to look for or consider in selecting the ‘best’ shot.

[@Duade]

Thanks Tod, we might look at doing something like that in the future, Cheers, Duade

[@MustafaExplore]

Nice to see you together, greetings "Asalamu Alaikum" from Libya.

[@Duade]

Thanks Latrab, Cheers, Duade

[@richerich8007]

I'm very, very lucky, I'm retired and can go out everyday. The only issue I have is no matter where I go I can't get low enough to get to eye level with the birds. At the end of next month I'll be moving to a place that will be much more conducive to getting great bird photos. I'm a subscriber to both your and Jan's channel!

[@Duade]

Rich, yes it can be hard getting low enough. I have used the swivel screen to good effect with the R6, I hold the camera low and use the screen tilted up at me as a guide, that way I don't have to lay in mud. Cheers, Duade

[@richerich8007]

@@Duade Ha I do the same thing Duade!

[@elliott9052]

Cheers for answering my question! Hope to make it down to Aus again someday to photograph some parrots 🦜

[@Duade]

Our pleasure Elliot, thanks for the question. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@raylander6329]

Great discussion, images, personalities, everything!!! Thank you for a wonderful video

[@Duade]

Ray, it is our pleasure, thanks for the comment. Cheers, Duade

[@CamillaI]

KZbin certainly not the main job it wouldn't pay for the memory cards. Social media tip offs are my main source for rarer birds. Well done guys great video 👍

[@Duade]

Lol yes, those new memory cards aren't cheap. Thanks for your ongoing support. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@paulinefollett3099]

Great tips guys. I am a subscriber to both of your channels and am enjoying the content.

[@Duade]

Thanks Pauline, I appreciate the support, Cheers, Duade

[@mykelphotography]

Great work Guys, looks like you had a lot of fun too

[@Duade]

Thanks Mick, yes, always fun chatting about birds and photography. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@mykelphotography]

@@Duade Pity we are in seperate States or would be happy for you guys to try my Sony A1 & A9 and Sony lenses 200-600mm G , 400 f2.8 GM and 100-400mm GM, all these new Mirrorless cameras are winner for all us, keep up the great work mate.

[@Duade]

Thanks for the offer Mick, sounds like a nice array of gear you have. Do you find the eye tracking on animals works for birds? What focus setup do you use on the Sony as I will have a chance to use one soon. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@ShootsDenBrah]

hahaha thanks so much for answering my question! Glad I could make Jan laugh, i'm from Hawaii hence the funny name.

[@Duade]

It was a great question, thanks for the comment. Cheers, Duade

[@isotechimages.9130]

Good work guys been waiting for this. Your answer to my question was as l expected & much the same reason as my own.

[@Duade]

Thanks Scott, I would love an R5, maybe one day. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@shelbiej94]

Used your link for topaz! I appreciate it!

[@Duade]

Thank you, I appreciate the help, Cheers, Duade

[@wayneashton]

What a great chat, very informative. I learnt a few things so thank you, guys! :)

[@Duade]

G'day Wayne, our pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@ramonperezsanchez]

Thanks for posting, missed it as I was out birding yesterday, taking my S150-600c out for the first time, thanks for all the tips. Can't wait to hit the wetlands here in Dominican Republic soon. I'll be watching ever more closely! Cheers!

[@Duade]

Congrats on the new lens, good luck with the birds, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@rentoulzz]

Thanks. Very interesting about the difference between a good shot and a very good one. This ability I find takes time to develop and is on going. For me also there is great value in what you do as I photograph alone and to get a reflection of my work that is knowledgeable is not so easy.

[@Duade]

Thanks for the feedback, yes it is a journey of learning and self reflection. Good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade

[@chewmintzer5598]

Great Q & A session Jan and you did. Its very spontaneous I felt I am almost in the same place together with you both. Cheers, we all have the same interest 😊

[@Duade]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@evolvefromnow6735]

Cheers boys 🙏🍻

[@Duade]

Our pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@marksuchomelsr6698]

I recently bought a fly fishing vest to wear and carry my small bits of equipment, teleconverters and filters and batteries.

[@Duade]

Mark, that sounds like a great idea, thanks for sharing, Cheers, Duade

[@kentaufderheide8454]

Great video!!

[@Duade]

Thanks Kent, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@mickigoodman3517]

Was really cool to see I'm famous! Great vid as always Duade

[@Duade]

Thanks Micki, great question, Cheers, Duade

[@sverreedin4229]

Fantastic! I follow both of your channels and think you really complement each other. And this video shows that sometimes 1 + 1 > 2.

[@Duade]

Sverre, thanks for the support and comment, yes, we need to catch up again soon. Cheers, Duade

[@mayhamilton6652]

Great video, very informative. If you ever want to visit The Scottish Highlands we have fab seabirds here too 😀

[@Duade]

May, I would love to visit your area, the Puffins, Seabirds and Shorebirds would make for a wonderful trip. Cheers, Duade

[@imadesukabuwana2841]

Great!!

[@Duade]

Thank you, Cheers, Duade

[@daniellandis8539]

Hi Duade. Thanks for another great video. I recently acquired the rf100-500, and I'm using it with the R6. After using this combination for about a month, I have to say I'm pleased, but I honestly expected sharper images. I'm finding, after lots of experiments, that, unless I'm close enough for the bird to fill at least 1/4 of the frame, the image isn't tack sharp. (For a bird to fill 1/4 of the frame, one has to be very close.) I found the same to be true with the 100-400 II, but I expected this lens to be sharper. Also, in comparing my 100-500/R6 shots with those that came from my 100-400/5D IV, I'm finding that, even in bright sun, I’m shooting at super high ISO's with the 100-500/R6. In bright sun, if I bump the shutter speed up to 3200 in order to shoot birds in flight, the ISO (set on auto) usually goes to 6400. I was nowhere near that high with the same settings with the 100-400/5D Mk IV. In looking at the stats of your shots in this video, I notice the same great ISO difference between your 5D shots and your R6 shots. Now, the R6 does an amazing job at high ISO's, but still, I wonder why, given comparable light, identical shutter speeds and apertures, the R6/100-500 combo requires ISO's 2-3 times higher than with the 5D/100-400. Any thoughts?

[@Duade]

G'day Daniel, they should be very similar at the same settings, there maybe 1/3 of a stop difference at most I would have thought due to T-stops and the different field of view. The noticeable difference would be if you are shooting at 5.6 aperture on the 100-400 and 7.1 on the 100-500. Generally, if shooting when the sun is out a SS of 3200, Aperture of 7.1 will result in an ISO between 800-1600. For an ISO of 6400 I would expect it to be cloudy and overcast. If it is cloudy then perhaps a SS of 1/2000 would help reduce the ISO. If you have both kits still it would be easy to set both cameras to manual and dial in the same settings and then check the exposure. They should be very similar. Cheers, Duade

[@KM-qd4kf]

Re your talk about KZbin I crave videos like yours. No extraneous jabbering & egotistical garbage. Most Aussie are pretty much to the point but finding them amongst the crud is a challenge. After this I’ll go see Jan’s vids cos he’s on the ball too. Richard Tatti’s ‘Nightscape Images’ channel is also excellent & he’s another Aussie. Have you fellas thought of creating a coalition of quality photography channels? Sort of like the old webring’s where likeminded content creators have links to each others channel’s? Thanks so much for quality content. I know you do it out of love of the art & it’s evident in what you produce.

[@Duade]

No idea why this comment just popped up but thank you for the kind words and I appreciate the feedback. One day I hope to meet other aussie KZbinrs, that would be fun. Cheers, Duade

[@josephgarese5953]

Another great video, Duade. Love your conversations with Jan. As I happen not to be a cat, I will safely allow myself to express some curiosity: What's that lens that you bought the day before the video???? It's there on the table but it's out of focus and I cannot make out its focal distance! 😊😊😊

[@Duade]

Joseph, thanks for the comment, it is the RF100-500 which is a lovely lens. Cheers, Duade

[@tarjeijensen9369]

You might want to travel to Iceland, Svalbard and Varanger, Norway. Lots of birds of all kinds largely accessible by car.

[@Duade]

I would love to visit someday to photograph the beautiful birds in that part of the world. Cheers, Duade

[@enidzasegarra2440]

What was the software that Jan mentioned to “cull” photos? Thanks and love the channel!

[@Duade]

I believe he uses Fastone Image Viewer. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@stevenrubin820]

Great videos and I follow both of your channels and really enjoy your content including this video. Was that the RF100-500 on the table that you said that you just ordered and received? It’s been on back order in the USA for months and I’m anxiously awaiting mine. Was just curious. Keep up the great work!!!

[@Duade]

Steven, yes it was the RF100-500, I got very lucky finding mine, I hope you don't have to wait too much longer. Cheers, Duade

[@mickfromcork]

Superstars 👌

[@Duade]

Thanks Mick, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@vimbro1]

Still another great video :)

[@Duade]

Thanks Jan, Cheers, Duade

[@marlonbandoquillo7814]

Hi duade does canon 7d with 400mm f5.6L still a good combo in 2021? Thanks. Im amaze with your video. Good job.

[@Duade]

Marlon, the 7D is showing its age however you will be able to get very nice photos with that kit. The biggest struggle is in low light, the 7D just cannot handle high ISO very well. I had that kit for 3 years and still have many wonderful shots. Cheers, Duade

[@rogerdoyle4783]

How does the AF on the R6 and R5 perform for birds in flight compared to your DSLR? I've been hearing how great the animals eye AF is but the majority of photos I see are not flight photos. Thanks for your opinion. I enjoy your videos (and Jan's as well).

[@jan_wegener]

It’s amazing. My keeper rate is significantly higher. I will share some more examples in my next video

[@rogerdoyle4783]

@@jan_wegener Thank you. I'll look forward to the next video.

[@Duade]

Thanks Roger, I agree with Jan, it is a big improvement, Cheers, Duade

[@rogerdoyle4783]

@@Duade Thank you for your helpful response. Looking forward to more great videos.

[@colmranger]

Do you both host photography safaris?

[@Duade]

Hi Colm, we hope to in the future but currently not. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@juliewilson8178]

I’d love that!

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Tnx very helpful, what’s the name of the software for viewing images? Fast image viewer? I couldn’t catch it and there are a few with similar names? Especially interested for something to run on a Mac. Tnx in advance.

[@jan_wegener]

Faststone image viewer but I don’t think it runs on mac

[@Duade]

G'day Dimitris, it's called faststone image viewer. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@kevins8575]

I should have asked earlier, but do you use software such as ebird to get an idea of where the birds are?

[@Duade]

Kevin, yes I use ebird all the time to get reports of where birds are, I then have to visit those locations to see if they are suitable for photography, Cheers, Duade

[@n.u.mahen7]

nikon coolpix p900 vs sony hx400v what should i use for bird photography

[@Duade]

G'day, I have not used either a they look similar, the Nikon has more reach. Just be aware they use very small sensors and image quality will be quite poor. You will also get a lot of noise. I found this comparison goodwww.apotelyt.com/compare-camera/nikon-p900-vs-sony-hx400v Cheers, Duade 👍

[@Joya5545]

Hi Duade, I always wonder, (based on my trips to Australia) do you run into many unwanted encounters with snakes?

[@Duade]

I have run into very few in the bush, I think they are often more scared of us or just stay still. I do try to wear my boots and long pants and have a first aid kit handy. Cheers, Duade

[@scrptwic]

Duade & Jan I photograph shore birds in Southern California I have a wetlands near me as well as beach to photograph birds my 55-300 mm lens gets me close enough to work

[@Duade]

Great to hear you are getting enjoyment from your kit. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@laurelb8372]

What is the minimum focal length necessary for small birds

[@Duade]

G'day, I would say 400mm is a minimum whilst 600mm+ is ideal. I used the 400 5.6 on a 7D for a number of years. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@colmranger]

I love you too guys I think ye are a great combination. I have been following you both separately for a long time. I'm thinking of switching to Sony from Canon 7d mkii and Canon 400mm f5.6 prime (not enough focal length) to Sony 200-600mm, I'd love to see you try Sony, I like the toughness and durability of Canon Greetings from Ireland

[@Duade]

Thanks Colm, I hope to try a Sony camera shortly. The 200-600 is a great lens for sure, you might find that you have less focal length moving to a full frame camera as your current kit gives you 640mm due to the APSC crop. If you get a large MP camera you will have the ability to crop. The R5 and 100-500 is another option, it does have a 1.6 crop mode if you want the bird bigger in the viewfinder. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@Zx30]

Hi Duande! I have an R5 and want to start bird Photography. Which of these three lenses would you recommend to new bird photographers? Canon 400 5.6 EF Canon 600 f11 RF Canon 800 f11 RF Thanks for your help. 😁

[@Duade]

Alberto, the 800 f11 would be the most fun and will give you plenty of focal length to play with making it easier to get the birds large in the frame. The Minimum Focus Distance of 6m is a weakness but if you are not getting that close it is ok. I would likely get that lens and then save for the RF100-500 which would complement that lens well. The 400 5.6 is the better bird in flight lens and is faster if you have low or poor light. But 400mm on a Full Frame is a little short and the bird would be small in the frame. Good luck, Cheers, Duade

[@Zx30]

@@Duade Thank you sir! Love all the content as well. Keep up the awesome work!

[@Zx30]

@@Duade Thank you sir! Follow up question if you don't mind. Would you suggest a Tamrom 150-600 G2 or the RF 800? I've narrowed it down to those two. I really appreciate your advice and your videos! :)

[@Zx30]

@@Duade hi sir! I have a 70-200 Tamron, 85 1.4 , some Macro lenses and a 35mm! And my camera is an R5. So I'm guessing the 150-600 might be a better starting point. I would love an rf 100-500 but it just sounds so expensive. Thanks for the input sir! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@ralphstadus3944]

Another great video from you both. Many thanks. When lockdowns are over, I will come down to Wangaratta and you can test my Olympus EM-1 MkII with 300 F4 if you want.

[@Duade]

Ralph, we might have to organise something, Cheers, Duade

[@kookshow86]

what lens is that?

[@micahboyce_photography]

Rf 100-500

[@micahboyce_photography]

I think lol

[@alpinist3178]

Duade whats ur day job? If u don't have a problem Love ur vids

[@Duade]

G'day, Altima, I work in road safety education. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@alpinist3178]

@@Duade ohh interesting job

[@tarjeijensen9369]

Jan Wegener needs a horse. A pack horse should be able to carry up to 150 kgs.

[@Duade]

Yep, it gets tough carrying all that gear that is for sure, Cheers, Duade