NO more LIMITS! Great Images Using Crazy HIGH ISO & Teleconverters? Is The Impossible Possible Now?

[@shaikhahmed7929]

Aah, its so refreshing to see Glen, I have always been an admirer of his work.

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks so much for that Shaikh!

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, I found him deep in the jungle and dragged him all the way onto the KZbin stage :D

[@RogerJones-mountfield]

I found the modern Canon mirrorless a game changer, today is grey overcast in the UK but now I can still photograph birds in the garden whereas I just wouldn’t have bothered before, eye focusing is magic, silent shutter is ace, my 1.4 extender that also sat in the bag unused is now frequently used with the 100-400 Mk ii. All is good 👍🏼 thanks for the tip with Topaz setting, off to do that now. Cheers Guys 👍🏼

[@GlennBartley]

Cheers Roger. Glad you found a useful tip from the show!

[@jan_wegener]

Awesome to hear! Now you guys in the UK can finally get out and shoot :D

[@colombiaeasytravels8869]

I am shooting almost daily in the field here in Colombia (I'm a bird guide) every new episode I can apply the tips and recommendations of Jan and Glenn, the results are fantastic, plus all the new equipment, software, information and knowledge from you , Thank you so much

[@jan_wegener]

Awesome!

[@GlennBartley]

Gracias Juan! Estoy muy feliz te gustas la programa!

[@TonyBrunt]

Thanks

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@roberthackbart7247]

Another great video guys! Thanks for the info! I’m 70 and just starting in nature photography. (Gotta have something I can do at my own pace) I have the Canon R6, the rf 100-500, and the 800 rf/f11 prime. Your videos and others let me know about pushing the ISO and knowing “spray and pray” is a valid technique! I’m comfortable with anything under 20,000 because pros like yourselves are doing it. Even if I’m not the best photographer or very good at editing yet, my raw files aren’t going anywhere. Taking your classes is next on my list.

[@GlennBartley]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the show! Definitely check out our photoshop lessons and if you ever want some in person instruction you can always check out my workshops - www.glennbartley.com/photoworkshops/home.htm

[@jan_wegener]

Exactly, that's why it's important to shoot RAW. Because it's quite easy to go back to the files once you acquired some more post processing knowledge

[@hilarie4]

I love your show. Feeling like I'm included in a group conversation rather than just listening to a talking head. Great idea and great work!! Your video's are FUN!

[@jan_wegener]

Awesome, thank you!

[@GlennBartley]

Thank you!

[@juddpatterson]

Perhaps there is a Glenn Bartley fanny pack sponsorship idea in there somewhere... ;) Always fun to spend a little time catching up with fellow bird photographers!

[@jan_wegener]

haha! Why not :D

[@GlennBartley]

Haha...I used to give them out on my tours. There are still a few floating around in the wild.

[@davet3530]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate your no nonsense and practical content, plus all the useful little tips you throw in. And thank goodness someone is talking about the importance of understanding and utilising the software for post processing. I get so tired of the comment of getting it totally right in camera. We are not shooting slide film here, in which case, the comment has more validity. Raw files are digital negatives, and the processing of it etc is down to the skill of the person developing that image. I started in film days and used both negatives and slides, even Cibachrome printing, and I know there are so many variables involved, paper, different chemicals, temperatures etc all had an effect on the end image so yes, yes, yes, understanding how to develop your image with software is a very important point. As someone mentioned in earlier comments, your tips and views on content management would be very welcome , particularly as you must have loads of it to deal with.

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks for that Dave. We'll certainly look to do an episode on the subject of content mgmt.

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks Dave, glad you like the show. Agree about your thoughts on editing.

[@Chris_Wolfgram]

I'm having SO much fun with my new R5, my Sigma 150-600 + 1.4 TC. All the new gear has really brought back my excitement for photography 👍

[@jan_wegener]

Great to hear!

[@chimpy9823]

Great video once again gents, great to hear proper photographers talk sense about photography and modern cameras 👍 keep up the great work.

[@GlennBartley]

Cheers Ron!

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you!

[@shehanmendis4123]

Thanks guys for your great info as always it helps a lot Keep up the great work

[@GlennBartley]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@jan_wegener]

Our pleasure!

[@AndreLuizSilva]

You two are amazing together. Amazing episode. That peregrine falcon spot my lord. The geography alone is so beautiful. Splendid shots. Congratulations once again.

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks so much Andre!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, very nice lines in that wall.

[@ashfield001]

My tele converters were staying in my camera bag until you suggested stopping down the aperture. What a tip! Now Im carrying the x1.4 and x2 everywhere. :) That aside, this was another great episode. Enjoyed the update on what's happening in the camera world. Please keep that segment going. Also, super excited to hear about how the CFX Express cards go, along with your new workflow and new profiles.

[@GlennBartley]

We'll keep you posted!

[@jan_wegener]

Awesome :)

[@hassanscottodierno9284]

Thanks so much for this series, it is really adding value.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@GlennBartley]

Cheers Hassan!

[@ianmcgregor9058]

Great TOPAZ tip. Great video for Low Light. Always appreciate your advice and comments. Thanks and keep it up

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks Ian. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks 👍

[@shekatagani]

I think that's right! You can now shoot almost anything you can imagine, So long as you have the money to buy all these new innovations!

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, that's true for most things :)

[@GlennBartley]

Yes sadly these new tools are quite expensive. But soon the tech will trickle down in to the lower priced bodies.

[@shekatagani]

@@GlennBartley I agree. Look at where We are compared to times past, I just wish The "Trickle Down" would be a little faster! I'm tired of purchasing High End Cameras and lenses only to find they are obsolete in a year or two. Give us the goods faster at prices we can afford.

[@IAmR1ch]

I have been using my 2x III extender on my 600 f4 for a long time with good results. I watched a youtube video a while back and someone was saying that that the images were acceptable with this combination and I bought the 2x and started using it. I think like you the better the cameras get the more excited I get about photography. Great channel, thanks for sharing. You two get a lot of great pix and inspire me to go out and get more.

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, it works great on the 600. Glad you are enjoying the show!

[@MrPhillipleahy]

Jan & Glen, thanks for the episode. With my Olympus gear photographing in the rain isn’t a issue from the camera/lens point of view. Having the lens hood on usually solves the drops on the front…..unless you are pointing up! Changing a Tele-converter under a rain jacket is a good skill to have. 😊 On the plus side I have found when the rain stops there are less people around and the birds seem to be more active.

[@jan_wegener]

less people is always a bonus!

[@GlennBartley]

Yes that is certainly one benefit of the rain!

[@WernerBirdNature]

Hey my bird friends, thanks again for another great episode ! Since I already saw Jan's teleconvertor preview from last week, I take home this time the neat trick of Glenn to use the knee for stability. However I'm surprised he didn't go out shooting in fall.. The more the leaves are falling, the easier it is to actually find the birds. Plus, most certainly in Glenn's region, the fall colors of the trees make very nice warm and original bokeh backgrounds ! For me, summer is the most difficult season for spotting & shooting birds.

[@GlennBartley]

But the birds all look ratty and in molting plumage...There are a few opportunities for shorebirds...But really I usually just go to the tropics this time of year.

[@WernerBirdNature]

@@GlennBartley I still prefer molting plumage over shooting no birds at all while I still need to be honing my skills getting used to the new gear. You seem to have a dream job when it brings you to to tropics!

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you!

[@unvexis]

Jan, I mentioned how much I like walking with the 100-500 on your channel. Big primes still take better images, especially in low light, but I enjoy finding shots in habitat. Glenn, the tree lean is a good tip. Works well with big rocks and anything else in the environment that's stable. However, you get far fewer shots when you don't use a setup/blind. Glenn discussed previously how he finds shots in the field using the example of a quail, but even that example had a setup. I suspect most advice like this depends on the bird species. Learn their calls, learn their behavior, and predict where they'll go. Easier said than done.

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, learning about the birds is key. I do avoid blinds/hides whenever I can, they're quite limiting, but certainly can help

[@GlennBartley]

Field setups are my fave!

[@JoesWildlifeAdventures]

Great video guys! The R5 with 100-500 really seems to be a game changer. Thanks for posting this as it really makes me think about what is possible now.

[@GlennBartley]

Cheers Joe. Thanks for following along!

[@jan_wegener]

Our pleasure!

[@FaviousM]

Thanks for the tip on GPU usage in Topaz DeNoise. Didn't realise that setting was there

[@jan_wegener]

I think Glenn is the only person on earth who knew! lol

[@GlennBartley]

Haha...Stoked that helped out so many people 😃

[@JH-qv3xv]

Hard to believe how much faster my processing is after I made the GPU processing option change. It is that attention to the details that keep us coming back for more. Thanks

[@GlennBartley]

Glad to be of service!

[@jan_wegener]

and makes one wonder what topaz is thinking???

[@ForrestWest]

I haven't gone four days without shooting in the few years since I've got my first DSLR camera, much less four months without shooting any Wildlife photography! The busy life of a KZbinr! Best of luck to you guys

[@GlennBartley]

Yes around here the summer is pretty dry. Birds all look awful post breeding.

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks! I have been shooting much either due to these awful lockdowns in Australia

[@bestpix100]

Another great show guys... Always informative and entertaining, solid advice delivered professionally by two experts. Thanks so much for your time and effort.

[@GlennBartley]

Much appreciated!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisjmiller6]

excellent discussion! Advances in camera technology have opened wildlife photography to so many more people. Not everyone can afford the big prime lenses.

[@jan_wegener]

absolutely!

[@MrGflan]

It’s true, the freedom today is unimaginable. I have a hard time shooting with my second body, a 1Dx now. It feels like going back to horse and buggy. The eye detection on the new cameras helps me focus on my composition more. We are in exciting times

[@jan_wegener]

Yep, that's why I sold all DSLRs I had

[@GlennBartley]

Totally agree Gary. That says it all. If you have used an R5 or A1 or whatever and then were forced to use a DSLR. Not a pretty picture!!

[@gossedejong9248]

Gentlemen, i am very happy with your stamp of approval on the 100-500 mm with 2x converter combo!!!

[@GlennBartley]

Jan's seal of approval 😂

[@gossedejong9248]

@@GlennBartley i heard too much!

[@jan_wegener]

It works surprisingly well, when used right

[@amandaluker9268]

I’ve rediscovered that a mono pod is light to carry and helps stabilise my camera in the field . It’s especially useful in low light, hard to get to places and windy conditions. Also works as a walking pole

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, can be helpful

[@GlennBartley]

That's great that its working well for you!

[@daviddigby5122]

Thanks Jan and Glen for another great video. Only complaint is there is so much information have to keep replaying sections! Am I right in understanding that now global sharpening can be turned off in DxO PureRaw, you just use it only to de-noise, then process the .dng and use Topaz for sharpening as a final step?

[@GlennBartley]

That is correct.

[@daviddigby5122]

@@GlennBartley Excellent. I hope you will be doing a video once your 'new product' and workflow are stable :-)

[@jan_wegener]

I don't usually include topaz in that workflow. Some input sharpening in ACR can be fine as well. Adds a bit more noise to the Bg tho

[@disphoto]

What a great set of tips all in one place with examples. I'm not a bird shooter (I like airplanes), but the tips apply to other types of photography. DxO changed the way I shoot. It is so much better than Adobe Camera Raw (worth 2 to 3 stops of ISO in my tests). I now mostly shoot in M with auto ISO since I know going to high ISO is not a problem. Good tip on Topaz (same goes for DxO) on using the graphics accelerator. The tip on using electronic shutter when shooting at low shutter speed when "spraying" and tracking is one I have wondered about.

[@GlennBartley]

Glad you enjoyed the show!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad we could give you some tips! Most of the stuff we talk about applies to many different genres of photography

[@andyallard5990]

Loved this tutorial it’s funny some of the things you said really hit home I have been taking photos for a long time but I have never really got into processing just use the bog standard stuff on my computer it’s only recently that I realise the difference between me and a lot of these photographers is that they know how to process their images so I have purchased Photoshop and Lightroom classic. And my photos have improved tenfold not just bird photography woodland photography and macro photography I truly believe now that it’s all about the editing we all take good photos with our camera but they’re not great photos until we process them in watching you guys on KZbin has made me realise this thank you.

[@GlennBartley]

You are welcome. And if you need some tips be sure to check out the Ebooks and videos in the description.

[@jan_wegener]

Post Processing is not everything, but it's certainly a big part of the digital workflow

[@DeeDeeDIY]

To have the gear that does what you want is exciting!

[@GlennBartley]

I agree!

[@jan_wegener]

100%

[@brucegallagher4904]

Totally agree with the your use of DxO PureRaw on noisy, low light images. Using the Nikon 500mm f5.6 PF lens on a d850 or Z7, 1/2500sec f/5.6 with auto iso are my standard settings for cloudy/shade bird photos now. Enjoyed your video. Cheers from Australia.

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks for watching and your feedback Bruce!

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks for sharing

[@agrafernando]

Starting really enjoy the content guys. The Topaz GPU tip....thank you 👌🏾🙏🏽

[@GlennBartley]

Glad it helped you out 🙂

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@VinceMaidens]

The best thing I’ve found with the R5 is its enabled me to be more creative, I can do live in camera composition changes on the fly with eye focus, I couldn’t do that with a BIF before. Game changer for me at least.

[@GlennBartley]

Totally. Lots of new options!

[@jan_wegener]

100%

[@DanDill]

I really am grateful for your continuing to push the boundaries of the Canon R5 and processing tools. Can you say more about the profiles you are developing?

[@GlennBartley]

Stay tuned for our next episode when we'll be telling you all about them 🙂

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, it's been a fun journey!

[@markwright5786]

Have changed my Topaz immediately after watching. How did I not know this?? Good show lads. Buying you a coffee or two...

[@GlennBartley]

Stoked that tip helped you out! 🙂

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks! I mean how is that not a standard setting in the first place? All other programs default to GPU when possible like PS

[@markwright5786]

@@jan_wegener it's nuts... makes no sense. Furthermore, from what I can tell, with every Topaz update (which as we know is a LOT) it defaults back and you have to re-select it! Photographers be vigilant...

[@jan_wegener]

@@markwright5786 It's like Adobe resetting my custom keyboard shortcuts with ever new update

[@Duade]

Another great episode gents, pretty amazing the ISO that can be used these days. I remember being concerned using ISO800 on my 7D :-)

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, on my 1D Mark IIn I was concerned above 400. Which was silly in hindsight, but the game has certainly changed now

[@GlennBartley]

I shared that pain for so long....so long 🤣

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Loved this as always guys!!! what do you mean you haven’t t got your fanny pack on glen!!!!! 😂😂😂 Jan will you be updating your masterclass to include the new workflow and software your using? really enjoying that by the way! 😉👌 Ooooooh new product!!! 😜 i'll be having that whatever it is lol 😂..... Cheers guys thanks as always for putting this together 😊 .... JP

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks so much JP!

[@jan_wegener]

I have been working on an extension of the masterclass with a few new tricks, but there's so many things to work on all at once. Glad you are enjoying the show !

[@alphonsusdeodatus5522]

Can you do a video comparing the RF 100-400mm with the 100-500? I do like the fact that the 100-400mm can take extenders and use the whole range.

[@jan_wegener]

I have :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqqroJeYjteDas0

[@alphonsusdeodatus5522]

@@jan_wegener I should have been a little bit more clear. I'm talking about the new RF 100-400mm that just came out, not the EF 100-400mm. Thanks!

[@jan_wegener]

@@alphonsusdeodatus5522 Haven't used that one yet

[@ArthurMG00]

Oh yes. This is great. I found out about this show yesterday, took me kinda long to be fair, since you two are my favorite 2 bird photographers, and I mean it lol. Anyways, really enjoying these videos, keep them up! Cheers from Brazil.

[@GlennBartley]

Glad you found us Arthur!

[@jan_wegener]

That's indeed a bit slow! But better late than never haha :D At least there's a bunch of episodes to catch up on

[@ArthurMG00]

@@jan_wegener entertainment in between university assingments :). Or maybe I should take easy on those and go to Australia lol

[@jan_wegener]

@@ArthurMG00 I think so

[@djack4125]

Glen mentioned shooting in crop mode. Is this an advantage vs cropping in post? Does shooting in crop mode aid the AF in focusing on a distant subject?

[@jan_wegener]

I do think it can mak it easier for the AF and yourself at time, however, there's no difference between crop mode and cropping afterwards yourself

[@MrCat-rk9ir]

Wow that is great post processing skills. I always have trouble editing soft photos because of the bird is too far but you guys managed to make it sharper. I need to work on my editing skills. Thanks for the great video.

[@GlennBartley]

Definitely well worth investing some time.

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, that's why we talk about it a lot. Good editing can make decent images look amazing

[@KurtisPape]

Loving these videos guys! I agree with you on spray & pray (as long as composition is right) I took 72 images at 1/125sec in very low light with poor handheld technique and just 1 photo was sharp and its was my most detailed photo yet, was at minimum focus distance of my lens. Doing some tests on tame birds, with my mini tripod / gimble I was getting a good hit-rate at 1/80sec, shows benefits of not going handheld. I know birds don't stay still, and with wind you have big problems with branches moving, but I swear when birds are looking at you, they are the most still subjects ever! There is no way I could stay still for 1/80sec. I think its worth shooting these low shutter speeds only for more common birds that you don't care if you miss the shot because keeping the ISO right down in soft light really gives you amazing detail.

[@GlennBartley]

At the end of the day its always a balance. Raise ISO? Dare to shoot at lower SS? Depends how long the bird will stay still. You've gotta factor everything in!

[@KurtisPape]

@@GlennBartley Agree, you dont wanna miss out on a great photo opportunity because you simply wanted slightly lower noise and picked a shutter speed too slow. But I have been finding low ISO files much easy to process but it can be too risky haha. (In low light)

[@jan_wegener]

I hate slow shutter speed, so I know what I will push :)

[@bhalchandrakapatkar1710]

👍👍 thanks 👍👍

[@manojpathiravasam852]

Outstanding content. I currently use canon 90d and canon m6 mark ii with my canon 600mm f4 is ii + 1.4x iii extender and sigma 120-300mm sports lenses for bird photography. As an APS-C sensor, i find it really hard to remove color blotches or color noise in my photographs shot at ISO 800-1600 range even when nusing denoise and pureraw. I still would like to use these APS-C bodies for the pixel density and reach over something like R5 and is eagerly awaiting a R7 with better ISO performance. Any thoughts on this please ?

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, the 90D is not exactly known for great high iso performance. It does well, but you reach the limits much quicker

[@GlennBartley]

It would be great if we see an R7 one day. That would be a logical upgrade. But in the meantime the 90D or 7DII with the new software can produce incredible results. Keep in mind that 99% of the images on my website are with a 7D or older camera. Some with a 10D 😂

[@johnvanderploeg]

I agree with you, we really need to see what the z9 can do. However, if you are paying attention the latest leaks suggest it will do 8k 60 for around an hour or so. Plus 16 bit files at 30 fps! Also, the rumors are saying it will not have a mechanical shutter and will have no rolling shutter, while not confirmed theses rumors are hinting at a global shutter. This goes far beyond dissecting the a1 and r5. If the rumors are true, this camera is on an entirely different level than anything currently on the market. Also, you guys should check out the 500 pf!😃

[@GlennBartley]

500 PF is an insane lens. I wish Canons DO lenses were on par. Yes we shall see what Nikon brings to the dance. Hopefully it is amazing because that will just make Sony and Canon raise their games again. Exciting times!

[@jan_wegener]

Imagine the cards you will need for 8k 60 :D Sounds like a great camera. Let's hope those rumours will make it actually into the camera! And also.... can it focus? haha

[@Methodical2]

Man, I am so happy I purchased the 100-500 last year when it popped into stock. I hesitated for a minute, but then just hit the order button. A great lens. I just saw one of these lens on Amazon at a price gouging $4k. There were 2 the last time I checked, so I guess a sucker is born every minute.

[@jan_wegener]

That's a lot if that was USD. But someone might prefer to spend that rather than waiting another 6 months

[@Methodical2]

@@jan_wegener Yes, that is USD. That could be true, especially these days with the shortage.

[@jan_wegener]

@@Methodical2 wow, I didn't pay that in aussie dollars!

[@sswildlifevideos]

Great video as always! Recently I photographed Golden Eagles in flight at ISO 4000. The quality of the R5 files processed with DxO pure raw was better than files at ISO 800 on my 7D Mark II and better than ISO 1600 on my Nikon D810!

[@jan_wegener]

Amazing, isn't it?

[@GlennBartley]

There you go. New camera and new software is impressive indeed!

[@thecuriocat]

Love this episode!! And I’m absolutely loving the new camera tech - it leaves room for me to really get creative in a true “artistic” way that lets my style come through instead of having to fight with camera settings constantly. I hand hold a lot Bc of the hikes I do which is so challenging but the new tech helps!

[@jan_wegener]

Great to hear!

[@sambathsubbaiah8164]

Fantastic discussion Jan and Glenn !

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks for watching Sambath!

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you!

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

In the DSLRs the advice was to put the converter on the lens and then the whole thing on the body. I see Jan doing it the other way around. Isn’t this an issue any more with the R5?

[@jan_wegener]

It might be, but it's impractical to do it what way, since it's easier to hold then lens with your arms/legs than the camera. So I have always done it the other way around since it makes it easier and saves time

[@ruubenvdh]

Always a great Fri night when your latest colab turns up. Thank you! Is it me, or did you get the desks almost aligned? ;-) DxO and Topaz updates were super helpful. I'm hopeful your exciting new product is solving the lack of interoperability Canon and Adobe have for one another with the R files. Another game changer today was IG adding a "+" to their web UI enabling multiple pic upload and edit to post direct from PC/Mac. Looking forward to next week's show!!

[@GlennBartley]

That's a great tip! So much easier to upload straight from the computer instead of the phone!!!

[@jan_wegener]

Oh, that's cool! We have been using the new product for a while now and it has certainly made life in ACR/Lightroom much easier!

[@danielson_9211]

Using the R5 and 100-500, which I was reluctant to get at first, but just barley using it currently because of the weather, but sheshh, I had the 7DMII and the 100-400 and this new setup is mind blowing with what you can do. The reach and the animal eye af is insane, still getting used to it just like any new camera, but the possibilities are endless can't wait for the weather to clear then it will be road trip time! Honey I'm going on a road trip, oh ok when you coming back? Umm ok honey going on a road trip LOL. Bought a new couch just in case hahahha.

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, it's a great combo!

[@moravskyvrabec]

Hi guys what I need is for the Z9 to have amazing AF and for that to trickle down to the Z7ii firmware. Can't afford the Z9 :-)

[@GlennBartley]

That would be a Niikon shooters dream indeed. Hopefully becomes a reality!

[@davebailey5678]

Very informative, and good tips on hand holding...I've been carrying a small bean bag (not really beans in the bag but a soft fill of some kind) great for leaning up against a tree or rough surface while still hand held shooting. Not many birds around with fall approaching in Canada. thanks guys...love your videos and I'll keep watching.....

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks for that Dave. You might also try a monopod some time?

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MrCNMW]

Really nice and informative video 👍. Would really like to know how both of you manage the amount of data collected even after the culling process. So many images and 4k videos would require a massive backup system. Probably a topic for another video 😀. The impact of electronic shutter, mirrorless cameras and high iso low light shooting on content management.

[@davet3530]

Agree with Vinayak, Great video and content and would also love to know how you deal with all the content. Very valid points.

[@GlennBartley]

Yes a very good idea Vinayak!

[@jan_wegener]

We have that written down as a topic coming soon. ATM I run multiple 8TB SSD drives inside my computer and also a 28 TB NAS system.

[@dannynash5713]

Awesome video and will be interested to hear about the new cards. Jan when trying to blur the background why are using f14? You mentioned that more than once.

[@GlennBartley]

That is the max aperture with the 100-500 + 2x.

[@jan_wegener]

As Glenn said, I cannot shoot any wider with that combo

[@josephkarpinski9586]

Excellent video. Give CRaw a look. Been using it for a while now on my Canon R6. Seems to work very well. Buffer doesn’t fill up as often. Sharpness as good as using RAW.

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, it's pretty good, just not as good when it comes to lifting shadows. Made a few tests in a recent video

[@ivorgottschalk6432]

That Topaz tip! Wow, drastic improvement in processing speed using the graphics card. Thanks Glenn and Jan! 🙏

[@GlennBartley]

Really happy that saved you some time!

[@guyholman4173]

@@GlennBartley I have compared several of my photos with both cpu and gpu set, with the resulting images , there is often quite a difference, especially with halo's..cpu giving far better results most of the time...even if it takes a lot longer.

[@hstein27]

Topaz keeps reverting to using CPU with updates. Anyone else have that?

[@jan_wegener]

Happy to help! Crazy that's not the default setting!

[@jan_wegener]

I doubt that the difference in quality come from different hardware sources. That would be a big bug in the software

[@arendslot5447]

Hello Jan and Glenn, i already purchased Jans masterclass, but do i understand right that there is some new masterclass coming? Regards Arend and keep up the good work!

[@GlennBartley]

We have a new product coming out to help with RAW processing. Details coming soon!

[@arendslot5447]

@@GlennBartley thanks for your quick answer..looking forward to it! Do you also have a workflow by yourself to edit birdimages and so yes...where can i find it?

[@jan_wegener]

Hi! Our new product will help your raw processing tremendously. I am also working on another Masterclass, focusing on some areas I didn't cover, but that's still a while off.

[@ceesnabuursfauna2115]

I always use a Black rapid type strap to carry my R6 and RF100-500, changing or adding a converter is easy because when I take of the camera, the lens is connected to the strap, I have one hand free to do the change. Also I mostly use a rain cover sleeve that fits perfect around the lenshood, and covers the whole combo, 2/3 of the length has Velcro tape. As long as the birds or animals not far away I use the R6/RF100-500 plus 1.4 Ex if needed/possible. Now we have fall and the conditions are not so good, also the birds or animals are far away and I like to use now my "old" 500mm F4 when I am in a hide. Walking around for birds in flight is still possible. I feel that high ISO is not a problem as long as the object is close enough, and the picture is sharp. Like to use the combo now also a lot for Mushrooms using the Focus bracketing technic HANDHELD, works great. By the way nice video.

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jan_wegener]

Interesting, I will have a look. I usually have to change them very fast tho, so I mostly just rip them off haha

[@purtion851]

Love your tips and advice on equipment and your processes! Do you guys ever use Affinity photo for work flow...i dont think you do but thought i would ask. Love the topaz plug ins! Denoise and Sharpen are my go to's for this kind of work. Thanks again for your videos...they are super, and Jen, i am just like you when in the field, i relate to so much of what you are saying and Glenn i respect you all so much...thankyou for sharing! How is it in British Columbia where you live? I live in Alberta right beside BC. I hope you are all well and wish you a very Merry Christmas Season!😀

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks! Only PS and DXO for us :)

[@wimsafi]

Great video! I am also exploring the limits of the R6 at high ISO in combination with the Canon f/11 prime lenses and awed by the results. Thanks for the Topaz tip: it was at times extremely slow on my laptop.

[@GlennBartley]

Glad it helped!

[@jan_wegener]

Awesome

[@bricksandwheels]

Awesome guys, hey Yan, please take us to a Victorian high country bird photography tour mate. Would love to see your videos in the bush

[@jan_wegener]

that would be a fun place to visit

[@thescouser8629]

Morning Guys With some birds you can time slow shutter speed shots based on the behaviour of the bird. I shoot dippers on a stream at 1/6th second so that I get nice water movement. Use tripod and time the shot for the end of the birds dip when it is still. Take a burst as always some throw always-although less than you might imagine Bob

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, there are always exception and getting the water smooth is a great reason to push the limits

[@thescouser8629]

Thanks Glen Love the heron shots. Guess they hang around a bit longer than a dipper? I originally got the idea from Chas Glatzer and his pelican images

[@mixeddrinks8100]

highly recommend the peak design capture clip so you can get the camera clipped in and sensor facing downwards, you can hold the lens under the camera and switch it much easier. Can use both hands so it wouldn't be so hard.

[@jan_wegener]

never heard of it, I'll have a look

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks for the tip!

[@godfreytanner1557]

Hi Guys, thanks for an informative video once again. Just wondering which is the best way to go: using a 100-500mm with 1.4x tc, or the rf 800mm f11? also I use my Canon R5 to download my images on the pc, is there any advantage to using a card reader as opposed to the camera for this operation? Enjoy your ko-fi :)

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks! Card Reader should be faster when you are using a CFexpress card. What speed are you getting atm? I don't think the 560mm vs 800mm are too comparable. In this case the 800 probably wins. I might actually make my next video about Tcs and 100-500 + ext vs 800. I should still have a bunch of useful examples

[@GlennBartley]

I definitely think a good card reader would be faster. I haven't used those lenses so I'll leave that to Jan. Cheers!

[@godfreytanner1557]

@@jan_wegener Thanks Jan, good advice as always.

[@godfreytanner1557]

@@GlennBartley thanks Glen will treat myself to one.

[@MrPhillipleahy]

A thought bubble; do y Either of you have any special techniques using Topaz?

[@jan_wegener]

open, press button done haha The main thing I do is to run it on a separate layer, so that I can use a layer mask to brush it in or remove where I do/don't want it

[@GlennBartley]

Yes as Jan says...separate layer to enable layer masking is a great idea.

[@andreasliedmann4482]

Hi Jan & Glenn , really surprised that you professionals trust the " crappy auto workflow" of DXO and/or even worse TOPAZ DENOISE , with no control what is removed in terms of noise /detail and how much sharpness is applied finally to the " raw file" . What is your thinking behind it .... ??? Just for fun .... fire me a high iso raw file of your R5 , I would like to process it with DPP /PS / NEAT IMAGE and get better results in the end !!😉 Cheers Andreas

[@jan_wegener]

I only run topaz on a separate layer in Photoshop, so I can control what it does and where I apply it. Pure RAW does a very good job and allows for a very fast workflow. I don't mind the results I am getting out of DPP, but the program itself is a real pain to use.

[@GlennBartley]

Glad your workflow is working for you!

[@andreasliedmann4482]

@@jan_wegener ... thanks for your reply Jan , in todays insta world it seems to be all about fast workflow and the optimum quality do not seem to be the main target .

[@jan_wegener]

@@andreasliedmann4482 My goal is both, although I prefer quality over speed when it comes down to it. Hence why I have tens of thousand of images in my archive and only a few hundred edited :)

[@mikechapman1280]

Great show guys, what are your initial thoughts on R3? sensor too small?

[@GlennBartley]

For me yes. Not enough MP for a full frame sensor. We have discussed this a fair bit on past shows.

[@jan_wegener]

I think I will have to hold back on a verdict until I have tried it

[@johntait5081]

Thanks guys! I can't help feeling sorry for those who have built up tremendous skills for shooting birds in flight, using traditional DSLRs. I'm 75 years old, and not as quick or nimble as I used to be, so my R5 is a game changer. Much easier now to keep fast moving stuff in focus, and in the frame. I sold my 1DX, 5D4, 500 f4, and 300 f2.8. I'm having a ball with the R5 and 100-400 Mk II. I walk a few miles every day, and this kit is no problem to carry..... and yet, the R5 handles like a traditional DSLR. It feels right in the hand, and all the buttons are where you'd expect to find them. Here in Ireland, if you're shooting at 1/3200 or faster, you can expect to be using high ISOs [ 5000 and higher ] all the time except Summer. This not a problem for me anymore. The combination of mirrorless, DXO PureRaw and Topaz are absolutely brilliant....AND...the new Lightroom and Photoshop upgrades.....I think I'm dead and gone to heaven! {:o}

[@jan_wegener]

Awesome to hear that the new gear has made your life much easier!

[@johnpriestley8310]

Hi Jan and Glen I recently asked a question about Sony alpha with Tele photo lens . With the roller pigeons . I was going to ask you about extender lens . You just answered my question with the footage of the peregrine falcon . Great photo in flight. Did you check out John’s roller pigeons on KZbin? It would be good to get feedback on the footage of the roller pigeons in the air . Thanks guys love your work.

[@jan_wegener]

I wouldn't want to shoot with a 2x extender for flight shots all the time, but in certain cases it works well.

[@axelhildebrandt]

I think I got lucky buying the RF 100-500 in the U.S. because it has been available a couple of times on Canon's website before the most recent price increase. I just noticed that there is a new firmware version for the lens and haven't installed it yet but it seems to solve an IS issue on the R3 only. (1.0.9 > 1.1.0) BTW, how long does it take to run a RAW file through DXO Pure RAW on your computer?

[@GlennBartley]

For me maybe 20-30 seconds? All depends on your GPU I guess. Cheers Axel!

[@jan_wegener]

On mine about 8-10 sec What's the US price now?

[@axelhildebrandt]

@@jan_wegener The RF100-500 price increased from $2,700 to 2,800.

[@jan_wegener]

@@axelhildebrandt slow week for inflation, I was expecting even more :(

[@hamptonblues]

I enjoyed all the information as always, thank you both. Although I've version III TCs I am still a bit old school reluctant to use them without feeling images are too greatly compromised as apposed to using a prime lens and in particular zoom lenses. I've used the 1.4x on 400 my DO prime lens on a lot when I travel and the 600 is not practical to haul around and am quite comfortable with the 1.4x on prime lenses in terms of the resulting quality. I also will use the 1.4x on the 600 too of course. I am only into the R5 world (from the 5D world) a couple-three months but based upon your comments I'll try them more often as the high-ISO world has proved not to be so scary now (again I pushed into the high-ISO world largely on your comments). At one time I thought I was 'Mr. Automatic' like you when switching to/from a TC, but once on a trip to Africa I tried to put it on the camera first and backwards damaging the camera mirror system, requiring a 'significant change' in camera technique for the rest of that trip (and a pricy repair when I did get back). I use the Topaz DeNoise AI as well, but have the preferences for processing set to 'auto' and it seems fast. I will set it to the video card vs CPU or Auto and see if it makes a difference, but my feeling is that it picks the video card in 'auto' mode anyway.

[@jan_wegener]

You are correct that for most zoom lenses a TC isn't recommendable. In essence, the better the underlying lens,. the better the results with TC

[@jan_wegener]

I don't have auto. It just gives me CPU or GPU

[@GlennBartley]

Definitely go GPU! That will speed you along.

[@zeiss1382]

We have been shooting owls in low light conditions(dawn/dusk) with auto iso. But it usually pushes ISO so high (25600). They have been obviously quite noisy. Would you recommend lowering that maximum?

[@jan_wegener]

If you think it's too noisy, lowering the max should help

[@zeiss1382]

@@jan_wegener Thanks. I also am trying the more dedicated noise removal software and am pleasantly surprised by the results. It can really save an image. My R6 could handle the 25600 better it seems, but there are times I think the R5 is too noisy at that amount. Either way you either get the shot or you don’t.

[@old4004]

I have the Canon R6 and the RF 800mm lens. I know that you have tried them, so what would be your thinking on using a 1.4 or a 2.0 on that combo, which would be starting with an f/11 lens? Thank you for the great videos!

[@jan_wegener]

They work, but IQ is a bit average. I will share an example in my next video

[@old4004]

@@jan_wegener Thanks, Jan, I'll look forward to it. My name is also "Jan", but here in Texas folks pronounce it like a girl's name. Has caused confusion for all of my 84 years!

[@agrafernando]

Photography got boring video must be from Stephan Niessner... 😅. Very much in love with Sony. I agree with you guys.... With the right tools you are able to unleash creativity

[@GlennBartley]

Absolutely!

[@jan_wegener]

Totally agree

[@stevenrubin820]

Jan, will you be selling your profiles for the R5 separately? Thanks for another great video.

[@jan_wegener]

The Prosets workvery well with the R5 and also a wide range of other cameras. Here's the link for some more info. thebirdphotographyshow.com/profiles.htm

[@stevenrubin820]

@@jan_wegener Thanks... after I posted this comment I saw the video that went into detail. I've purchased the combo pack.

[@jan_wegener]

@@stevenrubin820 awesome!

[@edmondrusso2831]

Ship shortages! You are right about that one too! Lol.

[@GlennBartley]

Probably!

[@jan_wegener]

haha :D

[@Joya5545]

Another good show, If I’m hearing this right, we may see colour profiles for Adobe for the R5 from you both? That would great. We are still left without matching camera profiles (to deal with the noise) in Adobe Raw, I wonder if that might get fixed with the PS 2022 coming at the end of the month?

[@GlennBartley]

Yes we are working on some new tools to help with the RAW workflow. Stay tuned!

[@jan_wegener]

It's more than just a colour profile, which has made our life a lot easier when processing RAWs

[@Joya5545]

Exciting news Jan and Glen, cannot wait.

[@foto-dk]

Excellent! 👍 At what time in the process do you make that huge noise reduction? Is it first - before opening i in CR? Kind Regards, Jan

[@GlennBartley]

We both use DXO on the RAW files. Then open in ACR. See the link in description for DXO.

[@jan_wegener]

I used to do it last now I do it first

[@Mancinglauk]

Terbaik kaka,, semoga sehat selalu agar bisa terus berkarya,, serta dilimpahkan banyak rejeki dan sukses ya,, di tunggu vidio selanjutnya kaka 🙏

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks so much for the kind wishes!

[@jaekim5397]

Jan.. Which extender will be better on RF 100-500mm + R5? 1.4x or 2.0x? Thank you for your video..

[@jan_wegener]

The 1.4x is better as in sharper and it's wide open at F10, so it's easier to use

[@jaekim5397]

@@jan_wegener Thank you so much. In Your master class for bird photo editing, does it include LR, PS, Topaz De noise, and DXO pure raw? Do I need Topaz and DXO together? I have already LR and PS.. I will purchase your class after Nov 14. Thank you.

[@jan_wegener]

@@jaekim5397 Hey, It focuses on Camera RAW and Photoshop. But the Camera RAW workflow is essentially the same to LR. I don't talk too much about NR, but I have made some videos here and pure RAW is really just one click. What really matter is what you can do within Photoshop using layers etc and that's what I focus on and what has helped hundreds of people already :) I have both, but I don't use Topaz very often.

[@laku4412]

Oh, and for changing stuff in the rain... I usually take a cheap, light rain poncho with me and change it under the poncho if I'm not in a hurry ^^ Just practice changing stuff without looking (it's way easier than it sounds, just get the hang of it) and you're good to go :) additional bonus of the poncho: you stand there waiting? just keep the camera under the front part of the poncho while wearing it. works even with the camera on a tripod.

[@GlennBartley]

The poncho is to LaKu what the Fanny Pack is to Glenn 😁

[@laku4412]

@@GlennBartley hahahahahaha, probably XD

[@jan_wegener]

I am usually never that well prepared

[@laku4412]

@@jan_wegener I keep it folded up together with the rain cover of the backpack in this little compartment on the bottom of the pack. Uses no space and I can't forget it. (I would if I could, trust me... I'm the kinda guy who forgets batteries and cards ALL. THE. TIME) XD

[@santoshmahalik]

good informative video as usual... Seems like this video is shot before Nikon z9's 3rd teaser came out 😁

[@GlennBartley]

Haven't seen the 3rd one yet. I'll go look!

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, just before, although trailer 3 only showed people and cars

[@santoshmahalik]

@@jan_wegener Looks promising though... The 4th teaser might come with bird eye focus...let's hope for the best 🤞😊

[@jan_wegener]

@@santoshmahalik we shall wait and see :)

[@GlennBartley]

Thanks so much for watching everyone. We really appreciate it and hope you enjoy the episode!

[@maxwaugh8434]

Nice job, guys. Glenn, interesting point about the potential move away from big heavy primes. I actually started to get the first hint of this when I shot my first football games this fall, primarily with my 100-500. I love my 600 f/4, but it was in the shop, and even shooting a night game I found the image quality at 7.1 and high ISOs was adequate. I never thought I'd say that!

[@kevins8575]

I'm using the Canon rf 800 f/11, so I'm practically always on a low light shooting situation. With the R5 and the new RAW model in Topaz DeNoise, I'm no longer afraid of high ISO. Up to 3200 or 6400, I just use Lightroom noise reduction and only above that do I need Topaz (which is a bit clunkier to use).

[@GlennBartley]

Give the free trial of DXO a try and do some tests at 12800 🙂

[@jan_wegener]

The ACR/LR noise reduction works okay, but much worse compared to some of these other programs

[@mahesh8106]

I got Nikon d7100 with Sigma 1.4teleconvter with Sigma 150-600C lens also I shoot bird photography jpeg so what’s best settings to get sharp pic?

[@jan_wegener]

I made a video about sharpness and image quality, they will help you

[@MrCat-rk9ir]

When hand holding and leaning on a tree or something I would think twice or check the tree to make sure there is no bugs. That happened to me I was leaning for a while and I didn't realize there are already a lot of ants crawling on me. hahaha!

[@GlennBartley]

Haha. Especially if in the jungle with Bullet Ants!!!

[@jan_wegener]

I stood on an anthill before to get a vantage point! Wasn't fun once I realised what I did!

[@gojoe36]

I shoot the R5 with a 600mm and have shot HI ISO and used Topaz DeNoise and it's pretty incredible what you can get on that R5. I do not use the 1.6 Crop feature on the R5, but have tried it. I shoot Full Frame and I will never go back to Crop sensors, that thing is so sharp and you can push your post processing CROPS so far it's UNREAL. You can 80-100% CROPS and still look good with good lighting. I use cRAW and haven't noticed any difference with the file sharpness. Now if ONLY CANON can get product out the door...still waiting on my 100-500mm lens on a Pre-order. Ordered it in late Summer

[@jan_wegener]

Totally! Hopefully that lens will come, soon!

[@GlennBartley]

Great feedback Bill. Cheers!

[@ricardoleser1119]

flash or no flash for bird photography ?

[@jan_wegener]

The answer is probably sometimes

[@GlennBartley]

As needed...

[@przybylskipawel]

Why would you need to put Topaz on top of DxO Raw? Do they do something differently?

[@jan_wegener]

I use it only if there's a lot of grain let when Used very high ISO

[@brianbuildsstuffau]

Thank you both for another great episode. I have just ordered an RF100-500. I was disappointed when the supplier contacted me to advise of delays in supply (there was no mention of it on their website). I nearly fell off my chair Jan when you said some people had been waiting a year! WTF Canon! Get a move on. Anyway team, thanks again and keep up the good work. All the best, Brian.

[@GlennBartley]

Cheers Brian. Hope you get your lens soon!

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, that's a bit cheeky to not mention it on the page. Supply seems to be the worst in the US

[@rlgenge]

You guys are continually knocking Nikon. Can't wait until you get one for review.

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, that would be fun

[@MrSybrotech]

Klasse Fotos von Dir, gefällt mir sehr. Musste gerade schmunzeln, wusste gleich das Du den Herrn S.W. gemeint hattest.

[@jan_wegener]

Wen ich genau gemeint habe bleibt natuerlich ein Geheimnis, aber ich dachte das ist etwas was man durchaus mal aufgreifen kann :) Ich kann schon beide Seiten verstehen, insbesondere wenn es z.B um Studio portraits geht, aber in der Natur hat es fuer mich einen riesen Fortschritt bedeutet.

[@MrSybrotech]

@@jan_wegener Da hast Du Recht, sehe ich genau so. Die neue Technik soll ja erleichtern. Du hast bestimmt noch genug schwierige Situationen wo die neue Technik an ihre Grenzen kommt.

[@jan_wegener]

@@MrSybrotech fast taeglich! Also von mir aus darfs noch besser werden :D

[@paulgibbings9553]

I was out with my R6 yesterday afternoon taking photos of red deer, I carried on until after sunset and thought that the later shots would be unusable as they were all taken at between iso 10,000 & 20,000. To be fair the raw files are very noisy when viewed at 100%, but I have been playing about with Topaz Denoise and On1 Photo Raw and they both do an amazing job. I've just printed an A4 image taken at 20,000 and it still looks good (well I'm happy with it).

[@GlennBartley]

So crazy what is possible isn't it! You should try DXO pure raw if you haven't already. Link in description.

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, with the right workflow, the results are quite amazing

[@nsbhagwat]

Thanks as always for the informative video. An aside question, which brand of bluetooth earphones are you both using?

[@jan_wegener]

I am using Jabra Elite 75T. Pretty good, but they have a very quiet hissing sound, which annoys me a bit.

[@emdru]

Advances in technology has always made it possible for the least talented or skilled to obtain results not previously possible to all but the most skilled or talented. Now that the technology has leveled the playing field, folks who were not technically proficient but had the creative juices should be able to produce more high quality images than were previously possible. The more that folks can produce higher quality mages with the new technology, the greater the likelihood that camera manufacturers should see an expanding market.

[@jan_wegener]

Great thoughts. In the end I find it great that more and more people are able to take great images

[@emdru]

@@jan_wegener As a long time advanced amateur, I purchased the R5 and rented the impossible to buy 100-500mm zoom for an African Safari. I was able to capture, handheld, images that I previously would have not attempted, even with the 5DMKIV. I even was able to salvage a mother lion with her 3 cubs, all looking straight at me, at twilight. 56000 ISO, denoised to an acceptable image with Topaz DeNoise AI. This is mind-blowing technology.

[@jan_wegener]

@@emdru wow, that's very high!