SONY A7IV Wildlife Photography - Photographing Sea Turtles in Florida with the A74

[@wildlifebybrianhoule]

Mark you've hit your calling in life - your storytelling is infectious. Love your videos and hard work behind it all. I'm thinking I wasn't the only one cheering those wee ones on!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks you! I enjoy it immensely!

[@KLolleySmith]

@@MarkSmithphotography I agree with Brian Houle!! You’re Awesome in your work and yes as I watched I noticed that you narrated the story beautifully. Definitely your calling 😊

[@karenlkb5906]

I teared up two minutes in. So moving: the efforts of the mother sea turtle 🥲 *out* of the water! Amazing lives. And one can weigh up to 350 or so pounds!?! Wow. Your filming and shots of the little ones and ALL are fantastic! Thank you once again for all you do and share 💛

[@Ирина-с6в1е]

Какие прекрасные видео,Я восхищённо смотрю ,полет птиц,размах крыльев ❤,это так красиво !Я из Москвы.Спасибо за такое красивое натуральное исскуство

[@pearj4900]

Hi Mark. Love your stuff. You promised us a Sony a74 bird settings a while ago with the 200-600! I think? Either way a lot of us would appreciate it.. Take care!

[@kristamorgan9178]

Too cute, Mark! Great light on those last shots. A reminder to fill in the holes humans seem compelled to dig when at the beach. Not only turtles but even humans find these pitfalls to be a danger. Also, should you observe struggling hatchlings headed to water, it's polite to smooth out the way for them with your foot, a beach shovel, etc. Amazing how they hit the water and immediately swim like Olympic champions!

[@hbarwick1]

HI Mark I enjoy your content. Any new you tube videos coming up? Also Do you think it will be worth me upgrading from my A7Riii to the A74 for my bird, wildlife photogrpahy I do? thanks

[@MrSashM]

Wow Mark this is a great video and I like it and subscribed thx again and we want some moreeeee😀😀😀😀😀😀😀👆👍👍

[@timbelber7342]

Good stuff...still looking froward to your Africa trip!

[@TVe200]

Sony a7iv and 100-400 GM is exactly what I own (together with 6 other lenses).

[@BullitTom]

Stunning captures Mark, so sharp and clear

[@tilikumtim5562]

Always enjoy watching your vlogs, such high quality photography, videography and narration! Glad to see they all made it to the ocean, although their journey has only now just begun! Love the shot at 8:49 with the water bubbles around the baby turtle.

[@garrettsmith8286]

One of the best things I've seen in a long time. This is why I don't watch TV!

[@abelfernandez5648]

Increíble reportaje Mark, la A7IV funciona muy bien. Saludos desde España.

[@paulvalerio3887]

This video was an early Christmas present Mark! Thanks!! 🎁

[@lynnecliffe3056]

Mark, what appreciative and expressive narrative and superlative images. Thank you for sharing.

[@edbremer8563]

Excellent, as always, Mark. We always enjoy you videos, photos and perspective on things. Rock on!

[@НатальяЛоскутова-с1ь]

Классная история ❤❤❤

[@jccarmazzi1959]

thanks for sharing, simply fantastic

[@Bob4golf1]

Nature is truly remarkable! Nice work Mark.

[@leonardjames8588]

Lovely video, thanks for sharing

[@rickywilsoniv4414]

Always good to see a new video! Thanks mark

[@petersuvara]

Awesome! Seeing you doing a few more down to earth setups. 200-500 Nikon, the A7IV. 👍🏻 Saved to watch later. Thanks.

[@briansmall3090]

Great stuff Mark..............one of my favorite videos you've ever done.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@windycityred9040]

This is an awesome video! How lucky you are to see these guys make it out to the ocean! Thanks for getting out there so early! 😄

[@hbarwick1]

HI Mark. Always love your videos. For my wildlife and bird photography and a little landscape I use the Sony A7riii which i love for being able to crop. Do you think if I switch to the A7iv w/ only 33mp I will have better pictures in the long run because of the newer autofocus ect?

[@andrewlamberson539]

Fantastic shots and story line

[@santoshbn3275]

Mind blowing 👌👌🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific video Mark! I have watched that scene so many times over the years and it is always an amazing sight to behold! Thanks for taking us along for the ride! Happy Holidays to you & your family! 👍👍🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@moritzstahl4260]

Great Vid! Thank you and greetings from Germany.

[@movebetter8307]

thank you so much for that awesome video, i love turtles so much

[@cryptographerchris4856]

Way cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@NaturalistPH]

Thanks, I love your CHaNNEL❤

[@michaelhawkins1173]

As always a great wildlife video and lovely images. Thank you

[@anaytarnekar6397]

Wonderful video! Some of the photos are exquisite!

[@timwhitehouse7570]

Mark, really awesome! I really enjoy your posts! Haven’t seen one in awhile, I was afraid you might have moved on like so many others. I’ve learned so much over the years and really enjoy the subject matter. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@anthonylujan]

Hi Mark, have you been using a shotgun mic at all? I have the Sony A1 and 600mm and want to capture better sound. I was thinking of the Sony shotgun Model: ECM-B1M for my hummingbird videos. Thoughts?

[@mosheovadya]

Awesome as usual Mark. Thank you for sharing.

[@cesarm8811]

Mark, as always amazing photos and videos. My wife and I are turtle fans; we have a collection of turtle sculptures. Enjoyed you capturing a mama turtle laying her eggs. Looking forward to your next video.

[@davidburchettephotography6513]

As always, love this!

[@networm64]

Wow so nice to see another video by you Mark! Awesome as always! Would like to hear your words about A7iv and it's differences compared to A1 and A7siii and also A7riv! Hopefully a Q&A video will be on the way like the good old days!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

What would you like to know?

[@networm64]

@@MarkSmithphotography How much the new AF algorithm is useful, specially the bird eye AF in video. And how big is the compromise from 30fps or 20fps to 10fps. Thanks for your attention.

[@ItsPinecone_911]

Wow, stunning video and photos.

[@reddogtwelve]

Amazing Mark-love your vids!!

[@jdmacduff1444]

Thanks Mark, another outstanding video!

[@grega9220]

wonderful. Do you know why the one was just laying while these others have hatched already? Species specific?

[@bkkariko1581]

So cute video

[@FredVaughn55]

Awesome video.

[@RDPFilms1]

Hi Mark! Once again your incredible photography and enthusiasm are so inspiring! Fraser loves the turtles, especially growing up near these same beaches and having watched the turtles both laying eggs and those newly hatched turtles making their first trip into waves. Excellent video, thank you for sharing - a beautiful holiday gift! -Fraser and Jeff.

[@matheeq]

Awesome video Mark !

[@andylewis8270]

Awesome as usual, enjoyed in immensely .!!

[@judyboyd9530]

That was such a beautiful video! 😊

[@bugalug369]

Love this video, thank you for sharing Mark..what would you think comparison Sony FE 100-400 GM OSS with 200-600 G OSS, should I buy Sony 200-600G OSS for wildlife, please, thank you..

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Wonderful video as always Mark! Thank you for always sharing them with us! Merry Christmas! ✝🎁🎄And Happy New Year!😎JP

[@stevek7319]

Another wonderfully filmed and narrated video. I might have missed it -- what beach was this?

[@tekguyphoto]

Just sold the A74 and the 200-600 for the Canon R5 and soon for the RF 100-500 simply because I had 2 system for a year. Honestly after I spent $6k Canadian for the Sony setup my photos over a year did not improve that much so shows a lot of it is skill. So might as well stay with Canon since I have many RF lenses. So how does one improve skills. Practice ?? Been practicing for years I think I hit a wall.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Practice for sure!!!

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

So good! Well done dude!

[@videomaker8532]

Would you recommend the a7rv for wildlife?

[@danniel0143]

How does the a a7 iv compared to a9? And thank you for a great video

[@dje7917]

Love from France

[@Wildlifevideopicture]

Very good job and nice scenes!! //KD

[@jeremylange2706]

Mark do you have a review of the A7IV for wildlife? I realize it's no A1 or A9 but the price point is so much more attractive.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

No not really. It’s a great camera especially for the price.

[@hobman]

Hey Mark, is there a reason you chose the a7 over the a1 for this outing? Do you think the 200-600 would have given you the same quality images as the 100-400?

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I wanted to try the a7r4 and the 200-600 would have been too close.

[@hobman]

@@MarkSmithphotography thanks! I took the plunge, picking up the a1, 200-600 and the 1.4 tele next week. I'll be thinking about the 100-400 in the future.

[@ricki-bobby]

How does this channel not have 1million subs?

[@MarkSmithphotography]

If my math is right, I’m 8% there

[@ponderingnugget]

Mr. Mark, I've been a fan of your bird photography and videography since I found your channel on the YT here. I recently, after much patience and scouting, found a body of water that has osprey visiting on the regular in the morning. I'm fairly new to bird photography, but being respectful of the animals is important too me. I can't think of anyone who knows osprey behavior better than yourself. In the interest of not interfering with the birds in any way, I have a question if you're willing to answer. I shoot the osprey from the shore, and aside from changing position to try to line myself up better for the angles I want to get, I don't get any closer to the birds than they are willing to get to me. Two of the birds seem to be very accomplished hunters, capturing and flying away with a fish usually within 5 minutes of showing up. A third comes out and circles for much longer, makes several dives, and sometimes gets a fish, sometimes doesn't. Probably every other day it just gives up and flies away. I don't know if it's a younger, less experienced bird or my presence might be making it nervous and upsetting it's hunting and feeding success. I was thinking maybe I should clear out when it seems to be having trouble. Any thoughts?

[@ponderingnugget]

@@patchdavis35 Interesting, that makes sense. Thank you for the reply.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

That’s a great question and Osprey behave differently everywhere but when they are uncomfortable with proximity, they make a very specific sound. Typically three harsh shrill calls in a row. This is them saying you’re too close. Again that’s what they do here. It sounds like a young bird to me. Younger birds will have eyes that are more of an orange color. Adults will have yellow that gradually fades to almost a opaque as they age.

[@ponderingnugget]

@@MarkSmithphotography Thank you for sharing some of your expertise. Well, none of the osprey make a sound while they're circling, so that makes me feel confident I'm not too close. I think there is 1 female (bigger and bulkier), and the other 2 are smaller and slighter, so I'm guessing they're males. The one that misses it's dives is the smaller of those two. I'll have a close look at their eyes the next time I'm processing photos to see if I can confirm a possible youngster. I'm really enjoying their aerial acrobatics and crazy athleticism. Amazing animals.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

@@ponderingnugget I would bet it is a youngster. I jokingly say they are just like adolescent humans. They are afraid to make a commitment.

[@ponderingnugget]

@@MarkSmithphotography LOL, I would semi-jokingly say that some of us never get very good at making a commitment.

[@SeanRhoadesChristopher]

We need as many of these turtles as possible. No only because they eat jellyfish for snacks, but because it is our responsibility to be good stewards of the Earth! Mark, have you considered a photo outing for manatees? I have seen three while Kayaking this year. One of them had prop cuts access its back. I’m in Pensacola and it’s unusual to see them here, but the weather has been unusual of late in 2022. I believe the waters south of here are toxic as well, so perhaps they are seeking cleaner waters. I know some are on the Atlantic side as well as in the Gulf of Mexico. I have pictures but I used my phone, and the water’s reflection made it difficult to see anything.

[@laurieewilson]

Just beautiful! A question...is it encouraged to help some of the little guys along, such as the trapped one? Or, did you have to leave them as they were? 🙂

[@patchdavis35]

Wildlife advocates are admonished about "helping" them make it to the water's edge. Although now that every wild creature is stressed, threatened by loss of habitat, etc., opinions are changing. FWC in Florida is now feeding our starving, endangered manatees. These critters need all the friends they can get.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

You are not legally allowed to handle them.

[@RobertMStahl]

You're on your own, little one.

[@RobertMStahl]

@@patchdavis35 I listen to Dane Wiginton and "Rob D." despite the basic magnetic analysis, as ego based as it may be, of SuspiciousObservers on the non-static poles of planet earth. Without the thorough appreciation, then, of 85 orders of magnitude Randell L Mills, thankfully, is finally reaching people with, or, Werner Herzog about the screams of the jungle, I sure did appreciate this program! Mark Smith is a genius at telling tales.

[@patchdavis35]

@@RobertMStahl I am SO outta here!

[@RobertMStahl]

@@patchdavis35 or, Ancient Architects on isolated sciences... true science DEALS with coupling on an electrical level. I forget Florida is run by JAGtanamo DeSantis, sum times. Bar L

[@Nikita35485]

0:42 - Why is it so high? How did you get these views? An unresolved mystery for a non-photographer like me :=)

[@m4xa1mxd13]

I am here first 😁🥇

[@Rvb_25]

Are you also going to test out the new sony alpha a7R V

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Already did. Just waiting for Lightroom to update so I can view the files.

[@Rvb_25]

@@MarkSmithphotography o nice! I now have the a7iii and I'm thinking of upgrading to the R V for wildlife