Using A Teleconverter For Bird Photography

[@JH-qv3xv]

Charles, I think you are spot on with suggesting your viewers take a closer look at a teleconverter. I struggled with the TC issue about 4 years ago but figured out that reach was an important factor. There had to be a work around for just about every negative issue of adding a teleconverter. And just like you said, the WOW factor of being teleconverter closer out weighted any of the issues. I went the rental route first and quickly figured out what was best for me, not the influencer. I have moved from a 1.4 teleconverter with my 100-400 to one with my 200-800. Practice, editing software and number of pictures on the walls suggest there can be more positives than negatives for getting a teleconverter at least for my birds in flight photography. Thanks

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you for your feedback. I'm regretting the lost opportunity of not buying a TC more than a year ago when I was offered a Nikon 1.4TC III for only $200, which was a steal, as these cost around $800 new. But happy that I'm finally using one and the photos that I'm getting a great.

[@johndeblaquiere5218]

Great video Charles I too have been influenced by watching too much content swaying your mind one way and back but your video had a very positive message cheers

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Great to hear! Yes sometimes we can be lead down the garden path, but I'm glad that I made the decision to buy a 1.4TC and don't regret it.

[@d53101]

I’ve been in the same boat over a TC. Been looking at a Sigma 1.4 TC for my Sigma 100-400 with my Canon 90D. I will just have to give it a go.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Let me know how you go, has I'm interested to know 😉

[@d53101]

@ I will. But it will be in the new year.

[@Beanjamin7]

Great video! Brightened my day, thank you!

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!😉

[@rx10ivtime]

Great video Charles! You are right, it is so easy to get influenced by all the negative gear reviews and comments. I'm glad that you are happy with the TC!

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you, and you're right, sometimes we let others influence our decisions

[@steevewhitehead1416]

Thanks for this. I was thinking about adding to the gear soon.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Any time! Glad that this video was of help to you 😉

[@waynewaddington-r9q]

Charles -- I also have the same setup and works great --- now looking into the Z50II with with new features like XSpeed 7 processor and super auto focus with bird detection and more - looks like a nice crop camera ---- anyway keep up the great work - really like your videos

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thanks for sharing, I am also looking at the Z50II, but I'm hoping to save enough for the Z6III

[@robertclunes8963]

Nice video. Went through the same angst before purchasing my extender. Then had problems as my camera focus didn't work at f8. Upgraded camera to mirrorless ( Canon system) and the extender hasn't left the camera since. Think your Red-capped Plover is a Black-fronted Dotterel .

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thanks for sharing, yes, I made a mistake but it was to late to fix it. I think the only times I'm not going to use the 1.4TC is in low light.

[@barryrichter9084]

I use the Z8 with the 180-600mm for bird photography. Sometimes wthout the 1.4 TC and sometimes with the the TC. I shoot RAW and my experience is the same as yours. The 1.4 TC gets used on the other two lenses, the 100-400 and the 70-200 2.8 if needed.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Yes, the Z-TC is such a good piece of gear to help you reach further.

[@mahesh8106]

❤the video as always Nice Tip Did you use the teleconvter with z6ii?

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Yes I did as the Nikon Z6II is my only camera at the moment

[@Kiwicruiser355]

My solution to having a TC 1.4, was to set my D7500 fn2 button to image area size. With a press of the function button with my little pinkie, and one click of the command wheel the sensor image area crops to a 18 x 12 image size equal to a 1.3x extension. Yes it yields a smaller resolution, but after a day of photographing local sports and going through several hundred images, I can't pick any difference in quality and most chosen images get cropped to some degree anyway. I don't loose a stop of light and AF/iso are not impacted.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thanks for sharing your solution! I agree, and i you watch the video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqGYf6VqpbOcmM0si=k1FLwbszjp-06Fhd&t=317. You'll see that I mention this and why I wanted a TC 1.4.

[@durian9988]

I always watch YT photography videos with a heavy pinch of salt...their situation is never the situation as I am in doing my photography! Our goals of photography are different! I have been using 1.4TC on my 150-600mm and it does not come off!😂

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Well said! And thanks for sharing 😁

[@jameschetwynd]

My camera 30 years back 90 mm, 28mm, and 2x glass shooting slide film great results

[@CharlesNPhotography]

That’s amazing! The quality of slide film was really something else!

[@jameschetwynd]

@ yes think my lab routinely pushed slide film. New camera good But $280 so expect no low light master Ok as shooting all daylight

[@telkirton]

Thanks for this video Charles, I brought a Sigma TC 1401 x1.4 for my Sigma 150-600mm lens but ended up with the said converter does not work :( camera bodies are Canon 50D/40D/30D and 20D, still that's life mate, great video and info.

[@d53101]

Those are rather old bodies.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

That's a shame, maybe there's a compatibility issue with your cameras 😰

[@javi-b9j]

Hola muy buen video me e comprado la z6lll y tengo el tele 200-500 nikon en tiempos pensé en comprar un tele convertidor pero me paso lo mismo pensando que perdería calidad, y veo que da un gran resultado, doy el salto de la nikon d810 a la nikon z6lll, espero que puedas traducir el idioma Gracias!

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Hola muy buen video me e comprado la z6lll y tengo el tele 200-500 nikon en tiempos pensé en comprar un tele convertidor pero me paso lo mismo pensando que perdería calidad, y veo que da un gran resultado, doy el salto de la nikon d810 a la nikon z6lll, espero que puedas traducir el idioma Gracias! Hello, very good video, I bought the z6lll and I have the Nikon tele 200-500. At one time I thought about buying a tele converter but the same thing happened to me thinking that I would lose quality, and I see that it gives a great result, I make the jump to the nikon d810 to the nikon z6lll, I hope you can translate the language Thank you! Thank you, I've very happy with the photos taken with the Nikon 1.4TC

[@gyalbobhutia2825]

is there any difference of 1,4 TC II and 1.4TC III and handling of camera with three coupling using F lenses via FTZ. I have a 500 PF but your video has made me re examine the situation. Thanks for the video.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

I tested both the 1.4TCii and the 1.4TCiii and didn't find any difference in image sharpness. The TC works fine with the ftz

[@gyalbobhutia2825]

@@CharlesNPhotography Thanks

[@samgabor100]

What teleconverter works with Nikon Z6ii Do it fit Z As well 28-400 mm lens Thank you

[@CharlesNPhotography]

The Nikon TC1.4II and the Nikon TC1.4III work perfectly with the Z6II. Do not by any third-party adapter as they will not work. Been there, done that. These two TC's work perfectly with the FTZ Adapter. Remember that I'm talking about using these TC's with a Nikon F-Mount Lens that is supported. You cannot use the Nikon Z1.4TC with the Nikon 28-400mm