Nikon P1000, P950, A1000 Wildlife Settings Part 2 --- (2020)

[@brucegraner5901]

Having shot full-frame DSLR's for years AND two different bridge cameras (for times when I had to roll video AND stills at the same time) I really appreciate the effort you are putting into these videos to show what can be done with a bridge camera. Your results are really astounding and should be taken seriously by photographers even with much more sophisticated gear. Please keep up the great work.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Bruce many thanks for the kind words. I was afraid of taking some serious flak from full frame die hard guys as many think you have to have the latest and greatest gear for great photos. Once again thanks and take care.

[@brucegraner5901]

@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE I shot full-frame film and DSLR's for most of my 40+ years as a press photographer. Shooting video for my paper's online product taught me a real respect for bridge cameras. I now shoot a Canon SX60hs and pair of Leica 114's for fun and wildlife. I liked my Nikon P900 except for blackout and its poor EVF, rectified in the P950. I put my Canon SX60 to the test last night (fine JPEG mode) and fired off about 450 frames in high-speed mode with no blackout and no slowing down before I gave up trying to cause it to blackout. I'd love to hear what you think of the SX70hs if you ever did a review.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

@@brucegraner5901 Bruce, yea I will have to take a look at that camera sx70hs.

[@glennreubon7319]

I really appreciate your tutorials. I just purchased a P1000 and your tips on settings have been a great help. I have trouble getting in focus pics of water fowl on water. I'll keep watching your videos for further tips. Thanks!

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Thanks for watching....

[@petermcmullen3160]

Great advice. Really pleased I'm not the only one to have encountered some "enlightened" comments when out birding, though the stone throwing was a bit much. Based on your down-to-earth and honest reviews, I got off the fence and bought a used P950. I figured that it would be easier to carry with my usual birding kit (telescope, tripod, binoculars and flask of coffee). I have not been disappointed and have some pretty mediocre shots of common, not so-common and rare birds. Before that I tried digiscoping (far too much faffing about) and holding the phone to the scope (very poor quality). Now I can scope the bird, get out the P950 and get a decent record shot at 2000mm zoom, 1.8x digital zoom, 1/40th sec and f6.5. (at ISO 200) handheld. It won't win any competitions, but I don't care - I have that memory. Like you say, it's all down to expectations.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Hey thanks for watching.....

[@XxSEETH3RxX]

I just bought the P950 today. I have two other cameras. A Nikon D3000(an old dinosaur), but I learned alot on this camera cause it isn't the best, but can't afford better lenses. And I'll never stop using it. I also have a sony cybershot 50x which helped me reach out where my Nikon couldn't. Anyway great videos of helpful tips. I'm gonna need them.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Thanks for watching and hope these videos are helping out.

[@thomashuller8099]

I've now watched some of their videos and decided to buy the Nikon P950. I am currently taking photos with a Lumix G81 and an Olympus 75mm-300mm. The range is not very large here and better lenses with a longer focal length are too expensive for me and also too cumbersome to use. I've only had one hand since I was born and it gets awkward with the Olympus 75-300mm when I mount it on the camera. I would be happy to see more videos of them, because you learn a lot in the process.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

You Bet Thanks For Watching !

[@jaycee6996]

I got the p950 after frustration with the reach of my d500 sigma 150-600. I have been delighted with the results when I go out with the P950 and the d500. The d500/sigma is a very easy to use combination. I am discovering that you need a lot more care to get good results from the P950. In a way it reminds me of bird photography in the 1960's when there was usually a steep learning curve to get to the point of getting really good results. I am enjoying it enormously and your videos have been very useful, saving me quite a lot of time.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Jaycee I am very happy these videos are useful. Also you hit the nail on the head about the Nikon d500 vs the p950. You need more care with the p950 but the results and flexibility is outstanding.

[@emmajackson9620]

Your videos as so helpful. I'm trying to learn to get out of auto on my Nikon P1000 and already I'm shooting better. Thank you for your concise yet informative videos.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

You bet thanks for watching !

[@Choedron]

I got the P950 because I was tired of carrying lenses and DSLR around on my bird photography trips. Weight is a problem if you have arthritis of the hands. And I am so happy about the P950 despite some of the minor limitations. Most of those can be worked around though. I do shoot in RAW mode instead of jpg. Thanks for the videos. They gave me some good ideas when the camera was all new. Keep up the good work.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Lone thanks for the words. Weight always seems to be the issue as you mentioned. Generally so many things to carry.

[@rui7773]

Raw funciona?

[@richardtreherne4306]

Thanks Stafford another good one and very helpful for us less experienced.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

You bet thanks again richard.

[@PhotoReactionVideos]

Another fantastic episode. Thank you for all your efforts in putting this together.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Awesome take care and again thanks for watching...

[@adel7525]

Really great content! They say a true professional photographer will able to take good images no matter what kind of camera used! So even though these point and shoot have tiny sensors you managed to get very impressive shots, and you are sharing this knowledge and experience with us🙏 very grateful

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Much thanks.

[@gary8397]

I just brought a Nikon p1000 I found this video very helpful.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

gary nice to hear. Hope you do well with the camera system. ! Thanks again for watching ~

[@vimalneha]

Your videos are filling the GAPs otherwise I had this great camera. Many thanks for being generous with your sharing. Just want to share, put the camera on the Macro setting (Flower from AUTO-Focus/Mountain/Flower)for excellent BOKEH on any focal length. Best for 100-400mm. At longer mm, it provides automatically, if you put on Aperture Mode. I would suggest going for 400 ISO in bright daylight for a wider aperture or through exposure compensation. This doesn't make the picture grainy at all.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

You bet I hope this helps out.! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@BaDDBoiS3SA]

Thanks for these vids made me go out and get a Nikon P1000 and only having taken less than 100 pics already have some great results!

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Excellent to hear ! Keep shooting it gets better with time !

[@philclint]

Helpful thanks I think one main I got was that you dont need to be extreme with these cameras to get good shots. I use many techniques to stabalise don't think there was anything new there.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Much thanks for watching !

[@oktr6r]

Thank you for the great videos. I rented a P1000 for vacation in 2021 and 2022. Results were good, except for when zoomed way out. Really looking forward to trying out new settings on my new P1000.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

you bet also thanks for watching.....

[@GER22Y]

Thanks for the good advice. i have a P1000 and pleased with the results. i use it for the big zoom shooting birds on RSPB estuaries etc, which gives me that extra distance over my other bridge camera a Sony RX10 iv. I get good results also with the video footage like some other You Tubers, but I like your in the field experience of using the camera which i've learnt from. Please keep them coming.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Excellent glad it helped out. Thanks again !

[@gabriel-dan4098]

That's it, you convinced me. I am getting the P1000! Great video

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Good choice!

[@allthingsgaming916]

Some of the shots you get are incredible for "just a bridge camera". I have a d500 200-500mm combo and love it, but get jealous of that zoom range you have. There is a local guy to me who has a P1000 and I wish he would watch this video, while he gets good shots I feel like he could be getting even better. I'm close to getting a P1000 just waiting to see if a newer model comes out with a bigger sensor.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

All Things, much thanks for the kind comments. Yes, that be nice a little bigger sensor. Take Care !

[@marymoo9693]

Thank you I am a learner of the 950 you have been very helpful

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

You bet!

[@suebotha3314]

Hi Stafford, a question please if I may. Taking video using the P1000, and shooting almost at maximum zoom, such as in wildlife videography, I had a problem with keeping the camera in focus on a subject. Can you comment please.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Sorry I missed this comment and question. There are a few ways to do this. You could turn off the focus system when it is in focus. Go to manual focus once the subject is in focus. I find that the hunting focus video distracting. Every camera does this with going back and forth between focus and refocus tracking a still subject. SO you can allow the camera to focus spot on and quickly turn off the focus. If the subject moves again flip the switch to back on and regain focus. The P1000 has a slow focus so be patient we are not talking about a canon r5 here right .. .HOpe this helps.

[@robertcallan1450]

Thanks Stafford came across these videos as I am using the Nikon P1000 and get some good and clear photos from my camera, I have took all you advice and will try them when I out and about and let you know how I get on with the settings. Keep up the great work and any more information on the P1000 would be great thanks again.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

You bet hope everythign works out for you. I am still working on my birding with the P1000 and p950 videos. I had some setbacks which I will talk about in the video. Stop by any time.

[@TomiTom1234]

Thanks for this helpful tips. Just a Q: Does using the Remote for the Nikon 1000 help reduce the shakiness if I put the Camera on a Tripod? I mean with the Remote I can take the shots, zoom in and out etc.. While doing this with hand will result into shakiness, specially on high mm (1000mm and above). I don't know if you tried the Remote but I would love to hear your opinion.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Yes it does help. I had a remote, most the the time I use a timer of like 10 secs or 2 secs and get about hte same results just an FYI. I always misplace my things so this is a work around.

[@robertcallan1450]

It would be great if you shared all the setting you use on the P1000 Thanks

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Robert Good Point. I think my next p1000 video I should show that. I come pretty close to that on the first video but did not show, jpeg, mode or fine settings.

[@robertcallan1450]

Thanks Stafford I will look forward to that video.

[@robertcallan1450]

Hi Stafford no update on the full settings for the P1000. Thanks

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

@@robertcallan1450 Robert, curious when you say full settings ?? In the first video I cover almost all of the settings. Thou they are from a stock camera. I basically only change a few things. I actually keep it really simple for the most part. I could publish a super quick video on the setting or something like that. I am invited to a pod cast for performance outdoorsmans. I might do a real quick setup video before the pod cast as guys over there were curious as well. Lets say a 2 minute video ? Do you have anything that i might need to address ? Thanks

[@robertcallan1450]

I was referring to the camera setting ie. picture control,white balance ,metering, exposure bracketing, af area mode, autofocus, active D lighting etc. on the camera menu, please.

[@RaajDatta]

Taking size off the equation, which one has a better quality photo output - P1000 or P950?

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Overall P1000... You get better bokeh ans a lower F stop at the same length of lens. Bigger lens it might not be quite as sharp as the p950 is about as sharp of lens as you can get but i have a comparison video of my p1000 vs sony 200-600 check it out. Thanks again for watching.

[@RaajDatta]

@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Thanks for real quick response. I missed some great shots last month with my 300mm (on my Z50) just because of the lack of reach. I wanted to go for some bigger lens, but they still are not that versatile. The P1000 should come in real handy and a practical choice overall.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Yea sadly the p1000/p950 are slower cameras than most FYI@@RaajDatta

[@LTGproduction3]

Thank you so much for your videos about the P1000 and P950. I have looked in the description though and I am not seeing a link for the first video that you mention.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Thanks for viewing. I updated the video. Also here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3apXqSjfMZobrc

[@LTGproduction3]

@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Thank you!! So appreciate your reply. I’ve only had my P1000 a week and I’m thankful to have found your videos and great information!

[@mikegallagher521]

Thank you. I found this very useful.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

You bet hope it helps !

[@colintraveller]

Silly Q ... does the P950 / P1000 they come with battery charger ,,???

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Well more of a sudo charger. My they come with a usb to camera charger vs directly to a battery.

[@duanemcclun]

Hi Stafford Even though I've used two P900s for years I found this to have some good tips!! My question is do you use a UV filter on you P950 to protect the lens glass or do you think it degrades the image? Best wishes Duane

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

hmm good question. For I do not use any of those add ons because in certain times they can cause issues. I get wanting to protect your lens or have a certain look but for me they just caused more issues. Especially with side light hitting the lens give even more washed out look, I do suggest a sun shade for sure.

[@jezcbell]

Hi, great video! I've just got a p950, and wondered what hood you're using on yours, as it looks less unwieldy than the nikon one?

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

sorry just caught your question. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VMVGBRC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@jezcbell]

@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE thank you!

[@anatoliicherev1026]

I want to buy nikon p1000, Japanese assembly. Tell me which site is better and more reliable to order

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Man wish I could help. I normally purchase from my local dealers. Sorry about that or I purchase from adorama or b and h photo !

[@thomashuller8099]

Hello, if I understand correctly, is it enough if I focus on the bird's chest to have the whole bird in focus? sorry my English is not so good.🙂

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Thomas ideally you want spot focus on the head and eyes because the depth of field is so narrow when you have 2000 to 3000mm lens. Also the massive compression distorts the image as well. Hope this makes sense..

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Side note when the bird is close on a perch I always focus on the eyes anything else I get soft images..

[@thomashuller8099]

@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Okay, that's how I do it too, then I misunderstood it. :-)

[@briansquibb999]

Thank you so much for creating and sharing these videos. What a huge help. May I ask what type of lens hood you have for the P950 and where can I purchase one? Is it the collapsable type? Thank you.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Brian thanks again. Also the lens hood is here ! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VMVGBRC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@briansquibb999]

@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Perfect! Thank you again!

[@chinitopinoy1726]

I'd like to see Nikon come out with a sibling alternative (perhaps a 24-600mm style cam like the Sony RX10 IV) that uses the Nikon 4K 1000 fps one inch sensor that they made a year ago. It would be cool to get 4K 1000 fps slowmo. : )

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

ahh yes it would be nice !!! would it not ?

[@chinitopinoy1726]

@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE It would give the Sony RX10 IV a run for its money. Speaking of which, the Sony RX10 IV hasn't had a successor model in almost five years.

[@briansquibb999]

If you don't mind, I have a question- when shooting long distances or shooting macro, what breathing technique do you employ to help with stabilization? Thank you!

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Funny you ask that. I actually use the same as when shooting long distances with rifles. In hale slow exhale as you shoot.

[@briansquibb999]

@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Makes perfect sense. Thank you for all your advice!

[@wildlifeindia2903]

Thnx Tech Master...

[@rileytodd4932]

How do you turn off the red autofocus light that comes on when you half press the button? I was trying to take pictures of deer this morning and I guess it was still to dark and the light came on and spooked the deer off.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Turn off autofocus assit in the menu . The red assist light will scare animals for sure

[@jennelson5712]

I can’t find where this is? On my settings

[@ajk12806]

What is boca?

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Well there are two things Bokeh and depth of field. Bokeh talks about the quality of out of focus backgrounds that look smooth and creammy. Depth of field is just the fact that the background is blurry but not really noting the quality of the blur.

[@bebopkirby]

The manual focus on the P950 ‘looks’ similar to my Lumix FZ300, which I find to be finicky because it is fly by wire. So for bird photos I often loose the shot because l spend that extra second trying to get the manual focus to focus on the bird and not the branch. Any thoughts on the ease of use manual focusing on the P950. Thanks.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

So for me, I have the thumb wheel that does manual focus. I usually get the focus close with autofocus then switch off the auto focus and instead use the wheel with Manual Focus assist that turns the bird RED. If i see the red outline on the bird I hammer on the exposure button. It takes some time but you will find once you use the MF exposure with focus assist and the bird turns a different color just hit that key and trust it does its job. Hope this helps.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

I should note I do this in low light more so. As in low light the camera focus goes back and forth, shutting off auto focus and slightly adjust mf with assist seems to be faster.

[@bebopkirby]

@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Thanks so much. The FZ300 seems to have a faster manual focusing approach. When you half press to auto focus you can program camera to use the manual focus wheel immediately. The problem is getting the electronic controlled focus wheel to stop on where you want it to focus, which it usually will not on first try. Causing one to miss many woodland birds. Very frustrating, and I view it as a design flaw .

[@ministerofjoy]

Thank you!🌌👏🏽

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Hey Thanks For Watching !

[@MyBackyardScience]

Great, helpful information. Lol I am also uncomfortable trying to video even in my backyard because if neighbors.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Yes feels a bit wierd talking with yourself!

[@anatoliicherev1026]

Thank you 🙏

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You’re welcome 😊

[@cuttheknot4781]

Great Job. Why not thousands of subs? Must be new. Stay with it please.

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Cut thanks for the kind comments. One could hope for that many lol ! Thanks again !

[@Felix.Julian]

Thank you again, greetings from Munich :)

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You bet. Hope you enjoy.

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Thank you very much !