The BEST CANON 90D Wildlife Settings

This is my go to wildlife photography camera, it's FAST, it's SMART, and best of all, it takes amazing photos. Here are my settings that I configure to dish out the best photos that I can!
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[@tomaskoeck]

Don't forget, I changed my Instagram username, it is now @tomaskoeck!

[@jmleanne2009]

What kind I of Battery Grip do you have?

[@rishmamahato1384]

Which will be better for wildlife photography in mean to say canon 90d or 7d Mark ii

[@renes4302]

I just started following you on Instagram. I was hoping to see your camera settings for the pictures you take? My husband bought me a new 90D for my birthday & I will have it next week. We live in the country on 5 acres with lots of tree's & have just recently had a Peacock move in, don't know where he came from & he's quite skittish. I can't get very close to him and I'm hoping to get some good pictures of him. I don't know if I will ever have a zoom lens like you use, so I'm sure I won't be able to get the amazing photos that you get. I ordered a Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM Lens. I'm going to use the settings you shared in this video, so hopefully I will get some good pictures. We also have owls, vultures, rabbits & a multitude of other birds that live in our treelines. Thank you for all of the great & concise information!

[@billybobjoe824]

This sounds stupid, but wants that thing on the front of your lens?

[@bernardsanke4876]

Here I sit, watching your first-class video, while reflecting on the fact that somebody much younger than me can teach me something new. THANK YOU!!! The way you demonstrate and explain things is striking the famous chord in me. I have just changed from a Sony alpha to the superb EOS 90D and got a bit lost with the controls as they are ever so different. In fact, the 90D is an entirely different beast and demands a much deeper understanding of its handling. Hence, with your help, an array of lightbulbs began flashing when watching your video and admiring those stunning wildlife-stills. Again, many thanks, I bow my head in respect to you.

[@michiganwoodsman2199]

Out of all these Manual videos im watching, its wonderful to see a young American Dude doing so well. Your videos are excellent all around, from the background to the blue shirt over green background etc. And the tutorial was also great. Good Job young man!

[@steveford6900]

I have just bought a 90D, this video is really informative and has helped immensely with my set up, thank you Tomas.

[@andrewedwards2339]

Subscribed! Really like how you actually show the process of everything and not just sit there and explain things. Really makes for good content! 👌🏻 congrats.

[@madwoof3932]

This was fantastic. I've had my Canon D7 for over ten years and never fully understood this stuff. Thanks!

[@ozgemmo3445]

Excellent video, great diction [and no music - brilliant]! Love your action WL shots! Cheers from Down Under

[@o.d5337]

A beautiful and easy explanation, and it is the most useful on KZbin for users of the Canon 90D camera or Canon cameras in general. Thank you for this beautiful video, and by the way, I return to it from time to time.

[@peterrichards2896]

I'll have to say that i normally shoot in AV but after watching your video i thought i'd try and set my 650D using the same lens along the same path as the 90D ~ amazing results shooting in manual ~ great informative video and has pushed my photo's to the next level ~ Thanks very much

[@michellecaccomo2066]

Thank you so much! I got the Cannon 90d in May and I was afraid to use it because I didn't know where to start on my settings!!! I feel confident now to go out and shoot my wildlife subjects! I hope you have more videos on how to shoot macro, landscape, and portrait photography in the future!

[@JUSTICEK]

I totally agree. I'm so confused just LOOKING and deciding what is the best camera and lens ect to buy let alone how to use them to begin with. I think I've decided to go with the 90D and to try emulate similar results using this young man's videos.

[@mindmotivemusings]

One of the best tutorials out there. Wish you all the very best...

[@lesliegulyas148]

Great video. This has encouraged me to go into full manual mode with your down to earth explanations. Thank you so much!

[@desmondmathew1097]

Hi Tomas, It is great to watch Your video. Good information. I am a wildlife enthusiast and I shoot a lot of wildlife, specially bird flight, pictures using my Canon 7D Mark II. I know it is good to shoot in the Manual mode, as You have suggested. But I mainly shoot in the AV ( Aperture Priority ) mode and get tack sharp images. The point I would like to make is that You can set the minimum shutter speed of the camera to whatever You want for any of the creative modes, so that the camera does not go below that shutter speed, for any of the creative modes. For example, I set my minimum camera speed to 1/1600 of a second for birds flight and set the ISO to AUTO in the AV mode. Then I adjust the Aperture as per the depth of field that I need for every shot, in the AV mode. I set the exposure compensation to +1/3 stop. In this way, any picture You take will not be shot below 1/1600 of a second and the ISO is automatically calculated and set by the camera as per the exposure compensation. -- Sorry for this long message.

[@amalkarle7970]

Very helpful video got my 90d yest...going to use it for bird photography in manual mode right from the beginning thanks to you. Will share the results tomorrow

[@Magichat76]

Great review! Helped me decide to pick this camera up to replace my 70d. Also filled in some knowledge gaps. Thanks for making this!

[@kevinboucher6536]

Hi Tomas. Great video on your setups for wildlife photography. I bought my EOS 90D two weeks ago and am eager to continue taking photographs of wildlife...especially birds. I have the 18-135 kit lens. I also will be using my older Canon 70-300 that I bought with my Rebel T3i years ago. I'm going to upgrade for more reach at some point, but in the meantime, getting basics down with the camera body is what I'll be doing in the meantime. Thanks again for a great introductory tutorial for the Canon EOS 90D. I have subscribed

[@shahrokh9746]

It's fascinating,soul of exploring.thank you for your technical/professional explaination.see the world as canon sees...

[@robertmcenroe1755]

Excellent Information. New 90D owner and trying to use it to the fullest. This helps tremendously. Thanks

[@kimchen451]

I am a Nikon shooter but I must admit , your presentation is the very best of the best . Good love ...London

[@jeffmillar4054]

Thank you for the video, I really appreciate it and enjoyed how you walked thru the features.

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Hello Tomas, thank you for this detailed Canon 90D Setting tutorial. Very helpful and have tagged to watch again. Again, thank you!

[@tomaskoeck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jessica1army4u]

This was fantastic information!!! Now i can change my 90D settings and hopefully get better wildlife shots. Thank You! 👍🏽

[@mercedescousland2548]

Thanks for being clear and not adding a bunch of BS. I am going to this cam , my 7D MK II is too hard to adjust.

[@Dedi_Loops]

Great video. I'm in the Pros and Cons stage of comparing buying a new 90d vs used 7D mkii. Pros for 90d = 5y warranty, flip screen, lighter, more battery life, 4k video. Actually the more I type I am convincing myself that 90d is the way to go. Peace of mind of having warranty is always good. How weather sealed is the 90d in practical terms, because I know the 7D mkii is a beast in this area as well as in Autofocus, with preconfigured settings for AF scenarios for wildlife/sports.

[@thehealinghiker]

Really good stuff, and I like your energy, I'm glad to see you are a fellow 90D lover! Your photos are AMAZING!!

[@tomaskoeck]

Thanks so much!!

[@stephennimmo765]

Great visa love watching just got 90D can't wait to start using it so thank you for the tips

[@johngalea2285]

This was VERY helpful. Thank you ... I just got a 90D and am struggling to adapt coming from a t7i. Wildlife is pretty much all I shoot. I'll see if I can put this into practice!

[@roberttalmadge8874]

Nice channel and awesome images! Keep up the great work.

[@juliegwilliam391]

Thanks for such a easy video to follow, and helping me figure out my new 90D for wildlife photos 😊

[@tomaskoeck]

Very welcome!

[@matthewstewart5113]

Thank you for this video. I wrote it down and downloaded it for later reference. Can you go over how to shoot in a foggy/ overcast days with the 90d? It's early spring here in Duluth, MN. Could you perhaps focus on a wildlife seasons video series? Labeled correctly- foggy rain, early spring,spring,full sun,sun partial clouds, fall colors with/without sun, first snow fall, and lastly middle of the arctic tundra-err full winter. A lot to do think about understandable. It would take over a year to complete, but would be easier to follow for many. Now and for many years to come. Videos are the new books learning tools for the next generations to come (in my opinion). It would be a great series to learn from . Please use the 90d if you choose to 😁. Thank you again.

[@lcrouch67]

Thanks so much! I got this exact camera/lens combo this past month and really don't know how to get the best out of it. My first attempts have been pathetic for wildlife.

[@dietvonbroembsen8305]

Comprehensive - simple and makes sense. Thanks!

[@bad2000ta]

Nicely done. I'm looking at getting the 90D to replace my Rebel XS, Came across your video and I really appreciated going through the menus.

[@angelmartinez6166]

I had the rebel XS a year ago, gosh is the 90d a GIANT upgrade!

[@natatheexplorer2392]

First i love your lighting second i like your background, so green. It feel so calm with the insect sound, i enjoying your video man..

[@tomaskoeck]

Thank you so much!

[@hanskellynogua7110]

Bro I really enjoyed your session. Learnt alot. Thankyou 🙏👍

[@jackiehooks8613]

I enjoyed you're video it helped me change a few things on my camera.

[@chillerinthemix1]

thank you ! Clear and precise . Easy to follow

[@troylarson1983]

Thank you for all your hard work. It’s really helped me

[@legendarydream6980]

Great video I have the Canon 80D and I am having so much trouble learning all the settings for individual situations and environments. So hopefully most of the features and buttons work the same. It looks almost identical except for the size.

[@african7498]

Fantastic video - informative and to the point. Awesome job.

[@tomaskoeck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexphotographer20]

Amazing video, well done, thank you❤

[@calvinwon5113]

I’m planning to purchase that exact setup. The 90D has great specs, and I like the versatility of the 100-400mm zoom. Also, I’m happy to see that such a skilled photographer (like yourself) pretty much uses the same settings I use. I’ve read many sources that insist on using shutter priority with flying birds. From my experience, if there is any sky or water in the frame, there’s always a chance the camera will grab the light reading from it and underexpose my bird by closing down the aperture. I like to make ALL the decisions. And contrary to what those articles say, I’ve never found myself in light conditions that change too rapidly for me to keep up with them. A couple clicks up or down…. no big deal! Love your videos, man!

[@VictorHugo-dy2kv]

Believe me, you are better off buying the Sony A7III and Sony 600 mmm

[@calvinwon5113]

@@VictorHugo-dy2kv I've already gotten my setup, and I LOVE it. A friend of mine coincidentally has the same exact setup that you mentioned. I've used it, and I dislike it. But thank you for your feedback.

[@adamr8628]

@@VictorHugo-dy2kv Sony got a lot of attention in mirrorless for a few years, it was a fad, but a lot of people are switching back to Canon because of so many superior features and so much more gear available, etc.

[@Pefimafe]

Amazing explanation! Thanks

[@snibushds]

This was one of the most informative and helpful videos I have seen on the Canon 90D. I am especially interested in wildlife, birds, and flowers. You delivered good information, provided instructions on how to set up the camera, and the reason why without adding fluff...You kept to "just the facts." Great Video!

[@raydavies3342]

Great video and photos!

[@116thProductions]

rad, super helpful! starting to try and shoot more wildlife! Thank you!

[@GaryFord1969]

Thanks for the help with the Canon EOS 90D

[@SteveKrull]

Great tips! Love my 90D now that I have it set up right!

[@PIXELvoiz]

wow what a nice detailed video! well done!

[@elizabethcastro9339]

thank you for this video! Much useful information. What battery grip are you using.

[@kevindiaz3459]

Wow, over 20k subs already? Good for you dude!

[@tomaskoeck]

Working on it!!

[@pauledwards5607]

Love the videos on the 90D...

[@ambdxt]

Great video on the 90D settings. Would appreciate if you can share your experience with auto focus on the 90D for wild life photography using the OVF.

[@jonerdmann6512]

You've made me realize I need to up my game from the 7D Mark II, thank you.

[@dinahcoleman7904]

Thank you-Extremely helpful tutorial!!

[@onehourmusicbc]

Planning to upgrade from 550D! Oh! Btw, the advantage of C RAW is that you use less buffer meaning youll get longer time shooting continuous. 45shots in a raw if not mistaken in c raw but 30ish in just RAW

[@victororazi8452]

I like the Manual Mode on Canon, it s easy to reach speed or aperture fast than the other Modes and more accurate.

[@voorheeslaz70voorhees12]

What an awesome video my friend. Keep up the good work and keep them videos coming. I just subbed to ur channel 👏🏻👌🏻From Denver Colorado

[@tomaskoeck]

Appreciate it!

[@voorheeslaz70voorhees12]

Tomas Koeck 🤟🏻✌🏼

[@ericclermont-drolet5417]

Thank you so much for the video. I use to take picture on TV mode. I'll try manual next time.

[@richardmullan3499]

Got one! Can’t wait to try it out..

[@robertpapps3618]

Wow, great explanation, thanks much!

[@shutterbuginfinity]

Very true what you said. I have canon 7d and 100-400mm lens

[@signaturetv930]

Hi I am decided to by 90 D a good detailed above set 90 d very useful information your Photos that's says more....Thanks

[@akshatpratap3597]

Canon 90D just bagged EISA award 2020-21 while some 24-25 year old vlogger kids told us that DSLRs are dead. Nice review btw bro!

[@andrewbrown-hf6wx]

amazing video ...thanks from the uk

[@dwisurya7]

Thanks bro, great video from Indonesian 🇮🇩

[@ThePerlaceja]

Thank you! I have the same camera and the same lense I was struggling a little be with the focus option thanks

[@Atlancticocean12]

This is so helpful!!!

[@danlambert9406]

Great video and thanks for sharing it. Now big question even though maybe not for you but which lenses are best to use for taking pictures of star's and the moon? Because I've heard that macro lenses work best and I've been looking at some Tamron lenses online but am a little uncertain as to which one's to go with seeing that they're quit costly and I certainly don't want to be spending more for lenses that will not be doing what I'm looking to do. Well young man I appreciate your time and help

[@vnunez71]

Amazing video from someone that has a lot of experience as a photographer. You made me buy the Canon 90D :-)... now I will continue looking for more tutorials here in your channel about this great camera..something like this. Thanks :_)

[@tomaskoeck]

Always glad to help!

[@randylee2189]

You will love the 90D

[@gooner6942]

Thanks buddy, very well explained and pretty much how I had my 90D set up, but thanks.

[@tomaskoeck]

Great to hear!

[@trinimassive33]

@TomasKoeck Great video. I love how you break down everything with an explanation. Also can you do a video on other shoots

[@vojta1730]

Awesome video, thanks!

[@tomsiteman5731]

Great video! Just got a 90D!

[@frazer_Aero_uk]

Great video very helpful.

[@ampitiya5353]

much love from Sri Lanka! Keep it up brother!

[@tomaskoeck]

Thank you 🙌

[@pushpajanakeesamarasena5957]

Just what I was looking for 🙏

[@user-bp8yg3ko1r]

Informative as always! :)

[@tomaskoeck]

Glad I could help!

[@santiagobaez7646]

Well documented

[@quazisanjeed6395]

Thank you Tomas for the video. I'm using Canon 1DIV and 7D for my wildlife photography purposes as a hobbyist. I've just bought the 90D for some extra benefits that it offers. However, I'm not so sure about its necessary AF settings when I shoot wildlife particularly moving subjects like birds. IMO, for wildlife settings; autofocus is most important. Could you make a video exclusively for this purpose? Thank you again.

[@alvinolson1]

Helped a lot . Appreciated

[@lizdoyle9846]

Thanks Tomas, great video! I shoot equestrian photography and I am undecided wheather to buy the 90D or the 7D Mark 11?

[@KvanwagTX]

Great explanations. Thank you.

[@jakehall5741]

Solid review. I just upgraded to this exact body/lens combo

[@tomaskoeck]

Please consider ordering from milfordphoto.com and mention that I sent you!

[@jakehall5741]

@@tomaskoeck unfortunately already have the lens and body, how about I pick up some filters and batteries instead?

[@jeromemundy7189]

i just added you to my favorites. I have the Canon 90d and use the 100-400 ver i. I am confused on the different buttons on the lens. I know what Af/MF are and what they do. What other settings shoud i put the lens on. as in 1.8 settings or the 5.6 for distance...thanks. loved the video.

[@user-kp4wm4ph5x]

Thank you! How about diffraction due to the tiny pixel in 90D?

[@chadorphuntsho3115]

Thanks for the info...its really great for me....

[@22035]

Just bought this camera today, havnt even opened it yet. Going from the 750d to this. Now I have the same setup as you. Safe to say I am excited 😁😁😁

[@adizTrainspotting]

Wow nice, I have the camera already, just gonna get the 70-200mm lens with the Canon Battery Grip

[@22035]

@@adizTrainspotting awesome stuff, I don't have the battery grip for it maybe I will at some point but I have the camera and the 100 400mm lense which I love

[@adizTrainspotting]

@@22035 nice, I have an off brand grip but I found a canon one on offer and the off brand one isn’t that good quality

[@22035]

@@adizTrainspotting yea I would have to get the Canon branded one for sure 😊

[@nightcoder5k]

Tv and Av work great as well, and it's easier for beginners. It's a matter of preference. If you know what you're doing we'll get great photos. Golden hours, pay attention to the background, get to eye-level with the birds are a few things that help you get great photos.

[@umeshwaghmare6912]

Amazing presentation..Thanks for sharing..Subscribed!

[@tomaskoeck]

Thanks for the sub!

[@grahamlea3172]

Very good video just got a 90d

[@Ev.ValdemarMiranda]

Muito bom... Parabéns pelo vídeo !!!

[@richardmoglia5628]

You’re doing a great job...

[@Six.of.one.photography]

Thank you for making such a great video, it was exactly what i was looking for. I recently bought the 90D and having a hard time with the focusing system, mostly getting it to stay on target when capturing birds in flight and people running in sports pics. i too run in M mode, shutter at 1000 or more, lowest aperture possible, and iso as low as it can go in any given situation. still though my 90D keeps slipping off target, often at that crucial moment of action. I love the camera, when its on target it is incredible. I'll watch this vid again and match all settings and go from there. Liked and subscribed!

[@Deribinkle]

I am considering a 90D or R6, completely different but I am leaning towards the 90D. Thanks for the great video!

[@jerryrgzz1571]

Me too, I just can't decide however I feel the price is going to have the final word

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Great stuff, but you didn't go over the custom settings. I love to use back button auto focus, but that one may already be set up with a designated button. Thanks for sharing your insights with us!

[@ronbyram3880]

for the 90 D whats the Buffer like when shooting Raw? my 7D2 and even the older 60D/70D I had, I had to swap to Jpeg to get the extra shots

[@SR-sg7qk]

Thank you. Who said us old dogs cant learn something from the young ones. Keep it up kiddo

[@sundayjamz6162]

Great video!

[@waynebull8177]

Great info, would I use same settings for sport.