Unlocking The SECRETS of HIGH ISO & LOW LIGHT Photography

Low Light, Fast Action, High ISO? No Problem! I will show you ALL the tricks you need to get great results! Can a zoom lens like the RF 100-500 compete in these dark conditions? Will I be able to photograph displaying Birds of Paradise in these dark conditions?
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 What a Location!
1:18 The Challenges
2:47 Cat or Bird?
3:53 And Action!
6:23 100-500 Problem
7:02 This is much better!
9:06 100-600 vs 600 prime
10:06 My lucky day!
10:55 Dealing with the high ISO images
12:11 AF struggles
13:04 Crazy Light!

[@remybuitenhuis2433]

That bird is an absolute giga chad

[@jan_wegener]

Sure is!

[@jgates]

Good to have you back, Jan! Great information and good to see you in the field again doing what you love. I can see the excitement in your eyes! Thank you!

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@andrewbalcombe1338]

Hi Jan, so happy to see you are out and enjoying your photography again. I wish you good health and many more days like this.

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you!

[@blakerosslowe27]

Beautiful shots Jan, such exotic looking birds.

[@danielson_9211]

So glad you out doing what you love again :) Great shots and video, thinking of getting a flash for my R5 and 100-500 setup.

[@rickygoodyear8836]

Sensational work Jan! Been waiting a while for this to come out. I’m a bit biased on the riflebird but have to say this has been the best episode. Absolutely stunning.

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks a ton!

[@malachiseilhamer8313]

I’ve been waiting for these shots!

[@adrian_div_photography]

You are the official bird whisperer Jan! Great to have you back in full swing, always a pleasure watching you at work. You're photos are sensational! Keep it up!

[@jan_wegener]

Wow, thank you!

[@pseudophotog]

Love the in the field shooting tips Jan. Thanks for more instructive beautifully shot content.

[@timothylinn]

This was excellent, Jan. Thank you for sharing it.

[@JeffreyHauser]

Wishing you good health, each & every day.Thank you for sharing your work & knowledge with the photographic community.😊🙏

[@gearlord816]

At first, I have to say that I'm happy to see you coming back and well again, Jan.
Then, I'm absolutely amazed by watching this. And the shots you took are really wonderful and so well processed that I can still be blown away every time I look at them while appreciating the beauty, the behavior of the birds and all the details it contains.
Thank you so much for letting us see all this bird photography backstage and enjoy the great content and your excellent work!

[@jan_wegener]

Wow, thank you!

[@KurtisPape]

Wow, my favourite video of yours so far! Such technical shooting conditions but you still made it happen, great work!

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you!

[@LouisaLee63]

Please keep the in the field videos coming. They are the best!

[@bryanandryszak925]

Wow, Jan! Preparation and great good fortune have served you well on this shoot. Fantastic images as well as explanations on how you “troubleshot” challenging variable light conditions!!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it Bryan

[@clairehachey2189]

Jan, just seeing you look so happy has made my day ☺ The photos & video clips you took are breathtaking!! You never cease to amaze with your work. It is said that passions don't have a reason, but since discovering bird photography, I find it such a privilege to be out in nature just observing birds in their natural habitat. If I can get a few good shots , I'm thrilled. But even if I come home without any photos, the sheer joy of being able to go out in nature is beyond compare. Thank you for another amazing video!

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, being out there is great. Makes you forget everything else

[@tonywiseman7542]

I'm hearing you Claire.

[@LisaSaffell]

Amazing and beautiful birds! Happy you are back Jan!

[@jan_wegener]

Yes they are!

[@jerseymountainbiker]

Great to see you back - love to see you in the field photographing birds

[@jan_wegener]

Many thanks!

[@kgk1999]

An incredible show! I like both your technical talks but also these discussions in the field! Good processing/editing discussion!

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks!

[@jpprovost64]

wow !! Thanks you Jan !!

[@daemonbyrd]

Jan, this is the best bird photography video I've ever seen! The production on it is fantastic. In a forest!?!?! Truly inspiring. Glad to see you back in your element.

[@jan_wegener]

Wow, thank you!

[@benoutside7593]

Enjoyed seeing your process and results. Beautiful photos and videos of some pretty cool birds.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@richritter]

Fricking AMAZING! No other words can I find for this. Nice job Jan!

[@jorga.2274]

You deserve this feeling of happiness! 🤩 Thank you for your inspiration. I love taking photos in the rainforest, even if I rarely get the chance from Germany. Finding bright backgrounds in the rainforest is of course a challenge. The image effect is fantastic. I'll be in Costa Rica at the end of the year and will try to pay attention to such conditions.

[@jan_wegener]

Yes it’s not always easy but helps a lot

[@jonberube2489]

Very genuinely happy to see you out in the field again and having the best time!

[@jan_wegener]

This was from before I was sick, but I am much better again, now

[@81wwwolf]

Thank you so much for this high quality video. You raise the bar every time!

[@jan_wegener]

My pleasure!

[@gracescalzo]

Fantastic video. Love your enthusiasm, your teaching skills, and of course your wonderful images.

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you so much 😀

[@judyblionphotography172]

Stunning footage and images Jan, the rifle bird has been on my list for many years also. Great to see you back out in your ' happy ' place doing what you do best !!!

[@jan_wegener]

Yes they’re amazing birds

[@falcocolumbarius9177]

I love this video, such amazing film footage and fantastic pictures! Thank you very much for this out of the field video!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@j4kke046]

What a precious video Jan! I’m sitting here in rainy belgium with a big smile on my face dreaming of riflebirds in the rainforest! 😄😄
I really like this videoformat! Thanks for taking us with you 🙌🏻

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philipgowdy]

Jan, I am sure I am right in saying your videos keep all us going in places where the current weather isnt that great for Photography. So glad to see you looking better and back to what you love doing the best. Love the interaction between you and our subjects, must of taken ages teaching that Bird of Paradise to sit on your camera and look at the monitor! keep up the great work, many regards from your UK fans..

[@jan_wegener]

haha, yes! Lots of work, although not done by me but the owners of the property.

[@kathrynmilner5448]

Wow, just loved this spectacular video! The stunning bird photography of truly amazing birds, and you always provide so much incredible information. Thanks so much! So glad you are back. Take care!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@simons9952]

Superb video. This bird is soo amazing. The image with both birds at the twisted perch is such a stunner. Really really cool episode. Looking forward to more of this stuff 👍🏼

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dankvitka5638]

Stunning Jan. Absolutely brilliant!!

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you so much!

[@Duade]

Great video mate, what a bird and some stunning shots. You did well in challenging conditions. I can't wait to visit that spot one day. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks mate! Would be fun to do a video together there

[@mw-wc4vw]

Both of you taking photos of a bird of paradise?
Can't wait 👍👍

[@Chris_Wolfgram]

Your coming back stronger than ever Jan ! 👍 So glad to see it 🙂
Funny you should ask, as a matter of fact, I was in a very "dark" forest yesterday, and taking shots that I really didn't expect a lot from... But was hoping they would process okay. To my surprise, they came out really nice ! Obviously I could have done better with better light, but for what I had to work with (oh, I was using my R5 + the RF 800 F11 !) It was actually pretty amazing I could get anything useable at all !

[@jan_wegener]

F11 is certainly tough in the forest, but what you can get out of high iso images with a bit of editing is amazing

[@deekelly2578]

Great video Jan. Amazing shots. Your excitement at getting these images and clips is palpable and infectious. I'm going to push my iso now that I've seen this. 😊

[@jan_wegener]

Yes you can push much further than most people think

[@prasheengopal5657]

One of your best videos, thank you taking us behind the scenes

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tezster0]

I really love the detailed explanations you provide behind the different choices you make in the field - it gives me a lot of things to think about in terms of how I can incorporate some of your suggestions into my own work.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad to help!

[@gunny2044]

Outstanding!

[@mw-wc4vw]

What a stunning bird. Stunning and cooperative, too. But you took advantage of this and provided a fantastic video. And thank you for all insights on how to approach such difficult light conditions.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AikoSukdolak]

Mega gut Jan 🐦💚

[@laku4412]

Wow! That shot on the twisted perch is simply stunning!

[@jan_wegener]

I was stoked with it 😃

[@sbphotography3751]

Terrific images! Good to see you back again :)

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cesarm8811]

Jan, excellent video. Really enjoyed the photos and video of these colorful birds.

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tanocaperna1205]

Great images! Good to see you back on your feet !

[@jan_wegener]

Many thanks!

[@chmueller]

Stunning video Jan, the shots are amazing, congratulations 👏 great job 👍

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you very much!

[@roroanselmo]

What a video, what a photos, what a species! All is soo good, congratz Jan!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevephelps6962]

Beautiful work with some spectacular birds, we are blessed in Australia with our rainforests and wildlife....and great to see you back on deck....

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wildlife_pixels]

Excellent work, Jan!

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@faremissound]

absolutely amazing footage and tips thank you!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Seemples]

Stunning images,Jen.

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you

[@divercraig65]

Thanks Jan, amazing video of spectacular birds. I have tried this photography before and my shots were below average but you've provided some handy hints there to help with my improvement. Cheers.

[@jan_wegener]

Great to hear!

[@Trish12303]

Oh my gosh, those are amazing shots. They are really beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you like them!

[@WernerBirdNature]

Oh what a joy Jan !! Thanks for sharing such amazing experience !!
In the heart of Europe we have rain and forest .. but nothing remotely close to the magic you found in Queensland. Such a unique bird, truly awesome !!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Just_because998]

Jan, Amazing captures and great composition.

[@jan_wegener]

Many thanks!

[@dalelautenschleger8763]

Awesomeness! Wish that I could have hiked with you today. what a haul!

[@jan_wegener]

Maybe one day!

[@brendallsterling4117]

This is amazing!! What a beautiful bird and live the shots. Didn't know I could use such a high Iso to this. Thank you for a gorgeous video

[@Marmelder]

My GOD! These images nearly brought me to tears. 😮 Thank you for sharing your work and giving so many tips. I have much to learn and to relearn since the pandemic put the breaks on my travel. I’m out of practice so I’m watching great videos like yours for instruction as well as inspiration. I subscribed from the very first video of yours that I saw last week.

[@jan_wegener]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinehrich1966]

One of your best videos yet! inspirational!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you think so!

[@santoshmahalik]

Wow... Amazing photos and videos.. Jan... Keep doing the great work 👏👏👏

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jgreg82]

Brilliant Jan, one of my favourite videos

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mangalajayasekera4249]

Awesome...Thanks for sharing

[@jan_wegener]

My pleasure

[@irfanrahat]

Absolutely brilliant, happy to see you happy 🙂

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you! 😃

[@BIGNatureBoy]

Stunning shots mate. Another top notch production.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Norshuttle97]

Really enjoy the storytelling style of your videos, very interesting to follow along. The rifle bird is stunning.

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you!

[@six66red14]

Excellent Merci Beaucoup

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always, keep up with the awesome content 🐦👍🤗

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you, I will

[@gerards5858]

Very inspiring video Jan, I really enjoyed watching it.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TubTechGuru]

One of the most beautiful birds photos & videos I’ve seen…I meant in “tack sharp” in every aspect…BRAVO!!!👏👏👏

[@christophercarlimages9003]

Stellar captures! Cant beat that 600f4! Great video! I could sense your enthusiasm, so cool!

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks a lot!

[@Nature-rr9yb]

Absolutely Amazing! ❤️

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@woodygreen6826]

Cool bird courtship shots. Well done.

[@jan_wegener]

Many thanks!

[@DanDill]

What an extraordinary video. Blended video, stills, and narration makes it all seem so effortless. Masterful. Thank you.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinpettinger]

Loved every minute Jan :-))

[@jan_wegener]

Great!

[@tenagardiner]

Great job with nailing the images and the video. Really liked how you created the video today.

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you so much 😀

[@richardeltrich1255]

Thanks! Great information!

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it

[@WildlifeInMotion]

Incredible video and pictures! Coming back strong!

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks! 😊

[@RickCleland]

Oh, wow! Great to see you out in the field again!!!! I much prefer watching you work in the field rather than studio presentation of tech news etc. Having said that, I never tire of any of your videos. I'm confident that I haven't missed a single one over the years. Besides that, you and Duade keep me 'sane' since I had to relocate here to Canada from NSW 12 years ago. At 75 yrs of age, I'm unlikely ever be able to even visit Aus again 😢

[@jan_wegener]

Canada is quite nice, too 😀

[@juju691]

Amazing video ! Outstanding pictures 👍

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@simranjeet4580]

Nice to see you back ❤

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you! 😃

[@axelhildebrandt]

What a wonderful opportunity, I'm glad you had such a great day with these beautiful birds!

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks mate!

[@alexjivan4031]

Amazing! Congratulations!

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you so much 😀

[@BerndWolter]

Super Klasse Video und Photos

[@jan_wegener]

Danke!

[@rayl801]

Fantastic photos and videos!😊

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sayantansanyal2315]

Great work Man!!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you liked it!

[@awwwwww530]

Amazing 🤩

[@stanpiper8158]

Great video Jan, and chocked full of data and great images. I envy you having a location saturated with exotic and friendly birds. Lately I've been trying to artfully use my flash for fill light, so this was particularly helpful. Cheers.

[@jan_wegener]

Great to hear!

[@neildoherty9428]

Thanks for the tips,very helpful 👍

[@jan_wegener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@australiannatureexplorerhe9938]

This is next level content creation! I love you passion and you add a lot of value by your clear explanations. Using flash is new to me but I can see the benefits now.

[@jan_wegener]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jindrichpavelka]

One of your best videos! Love the birds of paradise! Keep up the good work

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jindrichpavelka]

@@jan_wegener And I would almost forget! Get better soon:) So glad that you're back!
Cheers from Prague

[@shelleypearson]

Awesome work Jan.

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you very much!

[@brucegraner5901]

Great video and great to see you out and about. This outing almost appeared as if the birds threw a welcome back party for you. As always, beautiful work.

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks 👍 it was a great day

[@lydmarl.475]

Men it sure was amazing, what bird paradise to be!! Love your images!! What a gorgeous bird!!!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@amyfeeney7207]

Lovely to see you out in the field again, Jan! This video is exceptional and the timing couldn’t be better as I’m heading to Costa Rica for a 2 week birding trip in a few days. I don’t have the luxury of that beautiful prime lens but I did get the 100 - 500 to use on my R7. I have a 1.4 teleconverter as well, but it really puts a damper on my aperture. I’ve packed my filter flash and I’m taking your video with me.😊 Thanks again for a phenomenal tutorial. Wish me luck!

[@jan_wegener]

Have fun! The extender will be ok in good light but probably too much when it’s dark

[@amyfeeney7207]

Thank you, Jan!

[@kilik92]

Quality content, keep it up! Love that 600 f4

[@jan_wegener]

Thanks! Will do!

[@tibtechtalks]

Thanks for your awesome video. This black bird is really amazing and his performance is just marvelous.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad you liked it

[@rahul.k.viswanath]

Amazing shots and footage.

[@jan_wegener]

Many thanks!

[@OldGirlPhotography]

How do I give you 5 thumbs up! Absolutely superb. Thanks to you and to your amazing subjects for this experience. Also very very much appreciate your description, Jan, of the challenges of shooting in this environment and how you handled them.

[@jan_wegener]

Great to hear you enjoyed it!

[@DavidMaciasPhoto]

Absolutely stunning, totally gorgeous and I don't have any words, AMAZING!

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you! Cheers!