DSLRs Are NOT Dead, Amazing VALUE for WILDLIFE Photography!
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- I celebrate DSLRs by using the Canon 1D-X, 5D Mark IV and 40D in the field with the Sigma 150-600C and EF400 5.6L. DSLRs still offer wonderful value for wildlife photography. Cheers, Duade
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Chapters
00:00 Celebrating DSLR'S
01:20 Canon 5D Mark IV
02:30 Ducklings
04:44 Australasian Grebe
05:31 Ducklings
06:23 Canon 1D-X
08:44 Black-fronted Dotterel
09:46 Canon 40D
11:30 Turtles
11:56 Conclusion
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I don't think there is another wildlife photographer that gives us what you do! Down to earth reviews, examples, taking care of our pockets and our photography quality as well ! Thank you Duade!!!
Thanks Daniela, you are too kind, I am just having fun taking photos and I am happy to hear others find it interesting. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade She is RIGHT, you always try to show the good and bad parts of something, you can show us how we could take lovely photos with a 10mpx OLD 40D, AMAZING! You make reviews/recommendations for every single BUDGET, whether you are wealthy or not the richest person in the world!
@@andreigaming5581 Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Yes that absolutely right. That is what is unique about him
DSLR's will never die, and will never be obsolete. Film cameras are still alive, and very much sought after.
Photography, photo gear, does not have an expiration date. When so-called photographers on CZcams have video titles with "Still worth it in 2022?" i do an eyeroll. They clearly are not photographers. BTW, love this channel. You sir clearly know the art of photography.
Thanks Frank a great comment and very true, we sure are lucky to have so many options and like you say we can capture wonderful images with any camera. Cheers, Duade
They die when they are no longer easily available for the majority of people. Film using cameras are an example,,those are old and when something breaks you can no longer fix them due to lack of critical spares. Same with DSLR, production for most has been stopped, what you get is the rest of the stock and then used gear till spares for shutter and mirror run out.
I shoot film and digital. I like the film look. The photos seem more human and real. I also like vintage lenses. Again, they produce an image which is distinctive. As photographers we want to create images that are our own and different.
Your photos with the 40D shows it is about the Photographer and not the gear, wonderful photos!
Thanks Dave, you are too kind, the lens and light helped a lot too :-) Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade! I’m 14 years old and I’m a wildlife photographer from Denmark. My first camera was a canon rebel xti and my lense was a 75-300mm. When I started on wildlife photography I was only 11 years old and I didn’t knew anything about settings for my camera. But then my friend told me about you and he said “I can totally recommend Duade Paton. He is my favourite CZcamsr”. And then I saw your videos and since then I’ve been watching every single video on your CZcams channel! Thank you for your inspiring videos!
Magnus
G'day Magnus, thanks for the lovely comment and great to hear the videos are helping, it is great to hear young people like yourself are enjoying wildlife photography. Thanks for sharing, Cheers, Duade
What you did with the 40D is amazing. You live in R3 / R5 world and with the 40D you got very nice results with the pigeon eye in focus !
That's talent!
Thanks Nallon, you are too kind, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Снимаю дикую природу на подержаную камеру Canon mark4 и очень доволен. Спасибо вам.
For birding the 7D2 is still a fun body to use.
Thanks Michael, it sure is, Cheers, Duade
Nicely illustrated that you don’t need huge amounts of money for superb photos. For me, the key to better photos is going out in the field more. Your enthusiasm and great results inspire me! Thank you!
Thanks Mark, I appreciate the feedback, I am glad my enthusiasm came across, I would love others to share in our joy. Cheers, Duade
Boy if you think you hit the buffer fast on your 40D, don’t pick up a 300D!
We went on holiday to Phoenix Az, from the UK. I took my new 40D and after repackaging my bag 3 times I managed to include my spare body, my first DSLR, a 300D. We went to a wildlife park called Out of Africa, my 40D shutter failed after the fifth shot there with less than 1000 shots on it, so I went back to my 300D, I alternately praised it for continuing working with several 10s of thousands of shots on it and cursed it for having 2.5 frames per second and a 4 shot buffer, it made the 40D’s 6.5 frames per second and 17 frame raw buffer seem absolutely insane!
Thanks for the great content Duade.
My pleasure Graham, glad you had a backup camera to take shots, but yes that slow fps can be tough. Cheers, Duade
Nice one Duade, love the way you show the RAW file and the transition to the finished image!
Thanks Martin, it is my pleasure, I think it is helpful to see my process. Cheers, DUade
Whenever someone feels the need to be motivated… just needs to see one of your videos. Awesome! Thanks Duade.
Thanks Rui, I appreciate the ongoing support, Cheers, Duade
Why get rid of DSLR? what you must remember is that, the most memorable pictures where taken with primitive cameras and terrible lenses, you make the picture beautiful not the camera, it is your good eyes. many thanks Duade keep em coming
Thanks Daniel, yes I agree, DSLR offer fantastic value, Cheers, Duade
Loved it! I'm also a proud owner of a 40D among other Canon and Fujifilm cameras. I get so MAD when I see videos or articles saying DSLRs are dead or if they're any good in 2022! For crying out loud, if they were any good back then, they're sure as hell good now! Marketing, marketing, marketing... and a lot of folks who can't shoot a brick and think that having the latest and greatest gear will improve their photography. For most of them it's a status symbol and it's funny how once they've bought the new 1 billion megapixel camera they stop posting on social media. Ohhhh the pressure to show work that matches... :))))))) It's all about the photographer, not the tools, but they don't get it! The cheapest camera I've bought (X-Pro1 for $150,00) is the one I shoot most of the time now with and I have a lot of fun. What a sensor! 🥰🤩
Thanks Rodrigo, glad to hear you are having fun with your camera, you are right, the camera is a tool and most modern cameras are more than capable. I guess the newer ones just make it a little easier but the outcome is often very similar and you can enjoy wildlife photography without selling a kidney. For me personally I enjoy the benefits of mirrorless and have the means to invest in good gear but it does not stop me enjoying the older gear also. Cheers, Duade
Excellent video as always Duade talking DSLR's I'v just brought with less the 200 on the shutter counts 1 Nikon D3, 1 D2H and a D300 with 20,000 clicks on it all for less than £500 GBP, thanks for sharing your images etc...
Thanks Tel, what a bargain, have fun with your cameras, Cheers, Duade
That 1DX does sound incredible and your utter enjoyment in using it and the 40D showed. They might not have some of the fancy new features and specs of some of the new mirrorless cameras, but you showed that it is not the gear that gets great images, it's the photographer. Lots of great images (especially those cute ducklings). Another enjoyable video. Thanks Duade
Thanks Chris I appreciate the feedback, in the end we should remember what brings us joy and for me that is taking photos with whatever gear I have. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great piece Duade. Just goes to prove that you don’t need all the newest, most expensive and hyped up kit to great really great images. Yes, I’d like a brand new, top of the range mirrorless but for an amateur like me I cant justify that at the moment. I bought my 5DIV gently used (refurbished actually, from Canon) and it’s wonderful. Paired with the Sigma 150-600 C it’s perfect for birding. I also have a 24-70 and 70-200 Canon lenses (both 2.8) plus a 1.4 extender. I haven’t yet got to the point where my limited skills are restricted by equipment. When and if I do get that point, I’ll trade up. Great video Duade , thank you.
Thanks Martin, that is great to hear, the 5d4 sensor really is incredible and produces stunning shots, the Sigma is also probably the best value tele going so I am sure they will serve you well for years to come. Cheers, Duade
That video was a treat! I think you proved it's as much the knowledge and decent conditions as it is the expensive equipment. You got brilliant shots with all 3 DSLRs. The ducklings were a joy to see. Thanks Duade for a really encouraging video. Loved it.
Thanks May, it was a fun morning for sure, yes, all the cameras performed well and took lovely shots, Cheers, Duade
Loved my 40D, 1200D, 7DMKii and 5Dmk iv but love my Eos 7R now but using DSLR cameras taught me how take photos and for that I will always cherish them. For anyone on a budget or not wanting to change from DSLR cameras are still superb and the second-hand market will be good for years to come
By far my favourite lens for any Canon DSLR was always the 400mm f5.6 for birding...light enough to carry handheld all day, portable and reasonably priced
Thanks for sharing, all great cameras and glad to hear you are enjoying the R7, yes the 400 5.6L is such a sharp lens. Cheers, Duade
This was great fun to watch - I love your enthusiasm and love for the birds and wildlife. I always learn something from your vids and get the feel good factor! Keep it going! 👍
Thanks for the feedback, it was a lot of fun, Cheers, Duade
You always put out useful content and your images are gorgeous. Thank you for posting!
Thanks Leann, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Duade, you have just shown us all that any camera will take good pictures, l do appreciate that you have a lot of experience and skill and maybe that’s what we need to learn rather than going out to buy expensive gear! Love your content and the fact you are honest about the world of wildlife photography, good on ya mate👍
Yet another great video mate. I think a 80D or 90D are pretty good value and imo the 90D is underrated for its video performance. Just my 2c
Thanks for the feedback, they are both great cameras for sure, Cheers, Duade
Your videos are so soothing with the calmness that you radiate during taking birdshots. Somehow it even looks as if the birds are approaching you out of curiosity while you are laying down.
Definitely will try that myself. Currently the weather here is not very inviting to lay flat on the ground but I will give it a go.
Something about your photography is the most satisfying thing especially the vlogs about them. The way you show the before and after with how you crop. The way you dont over edit but also dont leave an image as it came out. The fun you have in nature and in testing out different gear. Love your content Huge fan! Would be awsome to visit ausralia someday and photograph some of these species myself!
Thanks for the feedback EZ, I appreciate the feedback and great to hear you enjoy the videos, Cheers, Duade
Don’t stop these videos, I’m addicted ❤
Great video, Duade - cheers man!
It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Great video! And te shots are amazing! I really like the ones of the crested pigeons!
Thanks Fabian, yes, they are great birds, Cheers, Duade
Nice to hear that shutter sound again!
Thanks ABE, yes, the 1DX has an impressive sound for sure, Cheers, Duade
still shooting on a 7d mk1 and i love it for wildlife! another amazing video Duade!
Thanks mate, my first love ;-) I hope you are doing well, Cheers, Duade
Loved that - just goes to show that you can get great shots with whatever you have to hand really. You might have some challenges, but if you know the limitations and can work with them - you won't come home empty handed. Love those pigeon shots! Have never seen them look so good. So cute to see all those little ducklings too . . . ..
Thanks Denise, yes, I agree, pretty much all modern cameras are capable of nice shots, yes those Pigeons were pretty cool. Cheers, Duade
I always enjoy the vicarious thrill of your work and your infectious enthusiasm! Thank you!
Thanks William, I am glad it comes across, Cheers, Duade
I’m thrilled by your articulate comment, William 😆
Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always, keep up with the awesome content 🐦❤️🤗
Thanks Miguel, Cheers, Duade
So many great shots! Awesome!
I was trying to get some good shots of little grebes, but they always were too spooky. Your Ground Pod with the GImbal is amazing, i will get one one of those
Thanks Benjamin, yes, some birds can be very flighty for sure, this was a town park so the birds are somewhat habituated to humans. Good luck with the Gimbal, Cheers, Duade
I agree wth Daniela’s comment well produced Duade 👍
Thanks Peter, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
40D was my second body after an oh-so-ancient-now 300D, and still gets to be used as a backup from time to time. Can confirm - still can show some teeth! :)
I got bought a Nikon D500 with Nikon 200-500. Find it great for my ability. Like all your videos, been a great help, thanks.
Congrats Rob, the d500 is the most popular DSLR for sure and a great lens to pair it with, have fun, Cheers, Duade
Thank you for defending the DSLR! I have owned many Nikon models but have stuck with my D500, which ran me around $1500 new but have come down slightly in price. And for about the same amount of money, pair it with the Nikon 200-500 f5.6 and for a modest investment, you have a combination that will give you everything you need for years of enjoyment.
Thanks Elaine, a wonderful kit that as you say will provide hours and hours of enjoyment. Cheers, Duade
Beautiful pics. Thanks.
Thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Always a joy to watch and learn from. :)
Thanks William, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Some much needed love for the dsl-ah community
DSLR's aren't dead at all. I'm primarily a Canon shooter but also have a Nikon as my backup camera. I shoot with Canon 70D with an EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM and the images that I get are truly remarkable. Instead of spending thousands and thousands of dollars on mirrorless bodies, one should get a good DSLR like an 80D or 5D Mk2 or 5D Mk3 or heck even a 250D for that matter and invest the money on buying good quality lenses. BTW I'm really impressed to see what a 40D can do. 😃
I agree but I upgraded to miroless and the evf and autofocus tracking is inscredible
Thanks Shekhar, they do offer good value that is for sure, Cheers, Duade
Duade another fabulous video. The infectious excitement of you taking images is brilliant. As for the camera,I’d say the 7dMk2 and the sigma 150-600c and you won’t go to far wrong.
Thanks mate, it was fun, yes, that is a great kit, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I’m currently in Florida and they are blessed with such a variety of birds and wildlife. Sadly not the same weather back in the UK
@@Gaztography Thanks Gary, high on my list of places to visit. Cheers, Duade
Thank you for what you do!
My pleasure!
Duade, i could not agree more!
Thanks Ian, glad we agree, Cheers, Duade
Excellent video Duade. My combo Canon 90D/Sigma 60-600 sport for birds photography is amazing ( and heavy 😅 )
Thanks Alessandro, yes, that is a heavy lens for sure, but a nice one. Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade 😊I currently own the Canon 5d mark iv😊it’s been brilliant to use.
Great to hear Simeon, it produces beautiful photos that is for sure, Cheers, Duade
Nicely done, I two wanted the 1Dx, but the price held me back, 7D and the Mark II were used for years, then I said the heck with it and bought the 1Dx II and was in love my favorite wildlife DSLR, have a great day!!!
Thanks for sharing Perry, the 7D were great cameras but the 1DX is a special camera that is for sure, Cheers, Duade
I bought this year the Nikon D500 for less than 1500 dollars and I have not regretted it so far. I use Nikon's AF-S 70-300 VR lens, which I already had and the set is very good, although there are other lenses like the AF-P DX VR 70-300 ($400) and the AF-S VR 200-500 ($1500) from Nikon itself. Great video!
200-500 is such a beast... I use with my Nikon D700 which is a 14 year old camera but still it performs really good.
Thanks for sharing Mauro, the D500 is the best APSC DSLR on the market and is fantastic for wildlife, Cheers, Duade
I love the analog feel of my Canon DSLR!!
As a DSLR user, I really enjoyed this video! DSLR are still awesome, no doubt about that.
My favorite setup would be a Nikon D500 + 200-500 f/5.6, which is a killer for wildlife! If full frame is preferred, a D850 or even a D810 do the job.
Thanks for that, yes, the D500 is the most popular DSLR for sure, Cheers, Duade
Nikon D4 can be found around $900 usd it’s a beast with 200-500mm. This was a dream camera for many when it rolled out. Incredible value. There are so many great Nikon F mount glasses to pair with these great DSLRs.
@@Jack14432 Thanks Janny, yes, wonderful camera, Cheers, Duade
If you can afford it, stick the 500mm PF on your D500 and you will be amazed.
Super cute ducklings cheered me right up, cheers Duade! Now thinking about a 1dx.... 🤔
That is great to hear, Cheers, Duade
Another interesting upload, Duade! Thanks for putting this one out there. Agreed, there are some nice values in the dslr end of the market & millions of great shots were taken with these cameras for decades. They are still quite viable & think it's good you reminded everyone of that. Great to see the spring ducklings & all the choice images you were able to take during your session!
I just sold my previous dslr kit & so unfortunately, don't have any current lens recommendations right now. Once upon a time when getting started with dslrs, I did use a Canon 55-250mm on a crop body that I thought produced reasonable results if cond. & lighting were good. They're a little short @ 400mm EFL, but a good bargain used.
Thanks again for another good effort & hope your next outing is a good one. Best regards ~ Chris
Thanks for the feedback Chris, I appreciate it, yes that 55-250 seems like a bargain for sure. Congrats on the new kit and I hope you are having lots of fun. Cheers, Duade
Thanks, Duade. Have been enjoying the new kit & figuring out what works best. Heading into the time of yr, here in the subarctic, when diversity drops off & birds can be less abundant, but working with those there are.
Lovely bird that Dotterel!
Yes, they sure are, I just love shorebirds, Cheers, Duade
Thank you for another great video. I am very happy with my 70D and sigma 150-600mm sport. But would love to buy a new 90D
Thanks Duncan, great camera and lens, Cheers, Duade
Another very fine video. You asked for best dlsr input and I must say my Canon. 7d mark I and 5D3 are fantastic. Both bodies I picked up used. I have no hesitation to put the Sig 150-600 C on either body. I also use the Canon 100-400 version 1 and 400 5.6. I get excellent images with them. I'll also throw it out there that having the 7d with a 70-200 and 5D3 with a 35 or 50 on it make for an excellent way to shoot a hockey game. Thanks for your time and efforts that you put into these videos, it's appreciated.
Thanks for sharing Mike, having used all of that gear I can appreciate its value and I have to say the images from the 5d3 were some of my favourites, the colour and quality was a jump up from the 7D for me. But the 7D did give me a lot of wonderful memories and reach. Cheers, Duade
Under 500 dollar (USED): Canon 80D. Perhaps pair it with a CANON EF-S 55-250MM F/4-5.6 IS STM. Very good camera and lens!
Thanks for that, a great suggestion and second person to mention the 55-250, Cheers, Duade
Old DLSR's can produce superb photographs. I still use my 40D and my 5D MKII. Heck, I even burst out my 20D from time to time. For birds and wildlife I use my 90D and as long as these cameras will perform I see no incentive to move to mirrorless.
Loved watching that. I have a 5D mark ii and love using it. I own a Leica Televid APO 77 spotting scope. I have an adpater allowing me to put my 5D onto it. There is only manual focus available and that is throught the scopes focusing system. It turns it into a fixed f10 800mm lens basically. I have been surprised with the results. I think it is down to the superior glass in the scope and adapter. It is rewarding having to slow things down with the limitations of the scope. All other operations in the camera can be used manually with the scope.
Thanks for sharing Antony, that is great to hear. Cheers, Duade 👍
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Thanks for sharing, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for another great video, Duade! As much as I'd like a Z9, my D810 works like a champ. I'll upgrade eventually, but my D810 just gets the job done. The only thing that might push me to upgrade sooner than later is the eye tracking and the ability to do focus bracketing for macro work.
Thanks Mike, yes the D800 series from Nikon really was ground breaking at the time. I remember my mate getting the original D800 and being very jealous. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for this fun video. Great images. Having just accumulated a bunch of RF glass I don't see a DSLR in my future. Honestly, I enjoy the features of my R5 so much that it would be difficult for me to leave it home.
Thanks Robert, I totally agree that the R5 is superior to anything I have used previously and I will be using it going forward. However it is interesting to see what you can achieve on a budget if you cannot afford the switch to mirrorless. Cheers, Duade
hi Duade I think the best apsc cams for birds in 2023 are followed
under 500usd used 70d
under 1000usd used 90d
under 1500 usd R7
Ps your channel is amazing keep on going and stay save
greetings
Marx
Thanks mate, all great cameras and options, Cheers, Duade
When used DSLR’s fall to prices a common non professional photographer can afford we have infinite choices. Just purchased a Nikon D200 for $125. US and only purchased it to replace a Fuji S2 that used my Nikon lenses. I am a Canon photographer with my original 40D, 5D mk1 and 7D mk2. Lenses for the D200 are reasonable especially when purchasing “D” and AIS versions. Thanks for a great video.
Thanks Fred, yes, it is incredible what you can pick cameras up for these days. Have fun with all your gear, Cheers, Duade
Great video.
Thanks Geoff, much appreciated. Cheers, Duade 👍
Thanks!
Thanks for the support Ian, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade, interesting subject. I'm a DslR Canon shooter too and I'd say the 7D MK2 with the Sigma 150-600 C is a great budget option. Loved the ducklings so cute lol. Thank you for once again, a great video.
Thanks Lisa, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍
Thanks Duade
My pleasure Wayne, Cheers, Duade
What a wonderful video mate. Easy to see that you were enjoying your time with this cameras. And the shots was outstanding as always. Really enjoyed looking at this video. Keep up your great work, and looking forward to your next video. About dslr's. Guess that both the 7d mk ii, and the 90d still can be good choices. I can't speak for other marks, as long as i only use Canon
Cheers, Bjoern
Thanks mate, yes, it was a lot of fun for sure, the 40D continually surprises me and the 1DX is just a joy to play with. Cheers, Duade
I am using Nikon D700 from 1year and its been such a great camera soo far...
Currently i borrow Nikon 200-500mm for wildlife and it performs perfectly well.
Thanks Shashank, that is great to hear, Cheers, Duade
I always had a DSLR, Canon 350D, 50D, 1D MKIII, 5D MKIII, 6D, 1D MK IV, 1D-X, and finally went mirror-less with the EOS R, and used it for 14 months, but i missed the DSLR "weight and size", so i bought last month a 1D-X MKII, and i'm happy again... 🍻
Thanks for sharing and great to hear, the 1DX is an incredible camera. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade It's a Mark II, so even better than the original 1D-X 😉
With the current mirrorless cameras and all the nice "new" goodies like subject tracking and the like, it's easy to forget just how good the later DSLRs still are. They are VERY capable machines in the right hands :) Thanks for the cool video, cheers ^^
It is my pleasure, yes the latest DSLRs are very capable indeed. Cheers, Duade 👍
I love hearing that 1DX shutter sound. I was lucky to own the 1DX from day 1 and it was such an amazing camera. I still think the 18MP files are some of the nicest files I've ever worked with. Just had to get close enough to the birds to minimize cropping. If I still had Canon glass I'd pick up a used one just for the nostalgia.
Thanks Geoff, I loved it the moment I first used it and happy to now have it in the collection, Cheers, Duade
Is this Geoff from Fred Miranda?
Danke!
Danke! I appreciate the support, Cheers, Duade
My favorite DSLR is the 1D Mark IV. Arguably the 1DX is better, but the 1D4 has so many cool properties. It's a 1.3 crop so it's a compromise between FF and the normal 1.6 crop. In the hand it feels small and sexy vs a 1DX. It's size is similar to an R3.
Thanks for that, yes a wonderful camera I had the pleasure of using, it is a shame Canon moved away from the 1.3 crop. Cheers, Duade
great video BTW, so the Australian grebe sound is just like ours. some real stunning shots for the pigeons.
Thanks, we have three Grebes down here and this is the most common, the other is the Hoary-headed Grebe and then we get the Great Crested Grebe which is found in many other countries. Cheers, Duade
thanks again Duade. hope we have good rain this season so some swamps form around my city so can see them during winter.
Ah now i noticed you have my gimble! Ain't it great! Light, small and cheap, yet uber-quality SIRUI!
Thanks Chris, yes, I have been very happy with its performance so far, as you say, small and light. Cheers, Duade
I love my 5D4. I've taken some of my most cherished wildlife shots with it. I know it like the back of my hand and it's still a blast to use personally. I don't see the need to upgrade.
Thanks Anand, it is a wonderful camera with a wonderful sensor. Cheers, Duade
I’m still using my Canon 7D Mark II with the 100-400 mm 4.5-5.6 is lens and loving this setup!
Great to hear Linda, thanks for sharing, Cheers, Duade
Great video as always Duade! Love how you're always out in the field to test all your gear. I always come for the birds, stay for the info!
I'd be interesting to see how the nikon bodies and their great 200-500 do. I don't know much about them but I'm sure people will have great suggestions. I know the d850 was their flagship and is often compared to the 1DX but used prices might be more expensive still nowadays.
On Canon DSLR the APSC king always was the 7d ii of course 🙂 still the best built APSC Canon ever made so far! I don't think canon made any lens equivalent to that 200-500 though, so perhaps it'll be the old trusty sigma on them too! It'd be cool to see how the two compare.
I know many people are on the 90D and are wondering if they should take the plunge to mirrorless, so maybe that's another option. I believe it's pretty similarly priced used to a 7d ii but I'm not sure. Imo if you're buying new today the R7 is the better buy to a 90D, but for folks who have it or are looking at it used I'm really not sure
Personally I started wildlife on a Canon EF 70-300 USM ii. It is an incredible lens and performs pretty similarly to the the RF 100-400 AF/OIS wise, and is also pretty sharp. Lacks that bit of reach though of course, but when I started with I was only a biology student and bird watcher at heart, never watched a tutorial on photography and just went out with it in full auto jpeg and got pictures I'm really happy with to this day. I'm really happy I started on something lightweight that "just worked" and got me great pictures from the get go, it encouraged me to get more in the photography aspect of it and it became a passion on its own!
I think the 70-300 USM ii really is the RF100-400 equivalent on DSLRs as f8 was too much at the time and they couldn't squeeze the extra 100mm at f5.6 for the budget/form factor. It's still a favorite of many people I know, and I still reach for it for regular telephoto use like concerts as I don't need the extra reach and the aperture beats my RF100-400.
Surely your trusty 400 5.6 will beat it in reach and IQ, and might be the better buy today used, but if you have to buy new or find a good used deal on it I'm sure it's a very worthy option for a beginner. Wouldn't surprise if it beats it in some regards! In places like India where it's hard to find used deals on anything it's still what a lot of people go for.
For for an ultra budget option, the EFS 55-250 STM will always be the value king for shooting near feeders! To this day I think it's one of the best ultra budget options Canon ever made. I know a few folks that are great photographers and never upgraded from that and get amazing photos with it, especially for semi macro and insects, I'd be nice to throw it in the mix for comparison since it's so cheap, and even easily found at bargain basement prices used since it is so popular. The 75-300 for a similar price is a bit of a lemon and better avoided.
Sigma makes a really good 100-400 on DSLRs, but knowing the 150-600 is the same price, it's the one I recommend for obvious reasons 🙂 probably not for a beginner though!
I really appreciate your initiative of bringing wildlife photography to more people! It does get tiring a bit sometimes seeing all these rich folks on forums gatekeeping the hobby and saying it's not worth it unless you spend all the money on flagship cameras and L glass. Some of us are still students or simply can't afford L glass, or aren't invested enough in the hobby to make it seem worth it. All the more reason why good affordable options are even more important. When I started I never thought I'd ever even buy an R7 and sigma 150-600C, even that at the time it seemed way, way too expensive for me to justify that purchase. If you're truly a birdwatcher at heart, a decent setup for not much more than a good pair of binoculars can certainly get you good photos. Even bridge cams can be good, but that's probably beyond the scope of your next vid.
To me what matters the most will always be the memories from every picture I take, even if I've become a bit of a photography nerd over the years!
Oh and one last thing, for people looking for used DSLRs, I think something like a new R10 and RF100-400 or the bigma (that one can be bought used but the adapter adds an extra cost) could still be in the equation, so it's true that perhaps budget used options should be compared against that. Just a thought. Is the cheap new tech so good that there's even a point to buying a used DSLR combo more expensive than that? I'll leave the answer to you!
Cheers as always and looking forward to your next video 🙂
Thanks for sharing you thoughts, much appreciated as usual. The 70-300 has had a few mentions and is a lens I wish I had tested. I was similar to you when I started, no way I was spending huge amounts on a camera and lens. I think I paid $1200 for my EF400 5.6L and that was a huge investment at the time, however on reflection if I think of the hundreds of hours spent with the lens it was a good choice.
Yes, the R10 RF100-400 is a viable choice, I am not a huge fan of the camera to be honest and it is tough to recommend but gives you access to the RF100-400 which is the future.
I look forward to making the video, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I'm sure it was! That 400 5.6 really looks like a nifty little gem of a lens, better ofc than the 70-300. I did feel at one point like I really needed more reach with it. That's when I got the sigma 150-600.
Re R10, can't say as I haven't tried the R10, so it'd be really nice to see if a used DSLR is in your opinion a better choice in that price range. Lots of mixed reviews coming out about it, so it'd be really nice to hear about the alternatives.
Looking forward to seeing it! Cheers 🙂
Surprised you got rid of your 5D4, but understand about the 1Dx, was tempted to get a 1Ds3, but I have too many bodies anyway. Only looking at back catalogue I was still using a 1D and 1Ds in 2010, and the crispness from my 1D was brilliant, even though it is only 4mp. I gave a talk at a local camera club recently and one of my favourite shots ever was taken on a 30D, 3mp. Neat video as usual. Cheers, Derek
Thanks, I also have the R5 which is the superior camera so I just don't need the 5d4 anymore. Yes, I took many wonderful shots on older gear, Cheers, Duade
DSLR not dead at all, with the news that canon will be stopping third party lenses for their r mount, I love my 80d and 70-300 F4- 5.6.
Thanks Steve, yes, the value of DSLR and third party is hard to beat, Cheers, Duade
Duade I agree with you I think the old digital SLR are still worth keeping , I use my 1Dx everyday and I also use A 7D Mk II .
What I like is how you did this video you were down in the mud with the birds .
Thanks Gary, congrats on the two cameras, yes, a lot of fun, Cheers, Duade
I have the 1DXMk2 and the 7DMk2. I normally bring both out loaded with different lenses. I take videos of wildlife as well to record behaviour and the 4K video recording of the 1DXMk2 is amazing
Thanks Kitsun, two wonderful cameras, Cheers, Duade
I Shoot mirrrorless but I bought last week a 1DX just for fun....and I'm loving it.
G'day Duade ! Yet another beautiful video to demonstrate the joy of birding .. and once more making the valid point this can be achieved with the previous generation of camera's just as well.
Only 16 months ago I still thought I'd never trade in the OVF for an EVF .. but then my 70D nearly drowned in the rain, and you and Jan convinced me to step over my fear for the EVF. And to my own surprise, I don't want to miss out on the added conveniences offered by the R7/6/5/3 breed of cameras ..
On the other hand, getting similarly great images on a DSLR is just as possible as you nicely show, and having to do more effort for that results might even yield a tad more joy ;-) Would that be the reason I hardly saw you use your R5 since starting to report on the R7 😛 ??
Thanks Werner, yes the EVF is a big advantage for me re the exposure, the silent shooting, high fps etc are all nice features to have. Good observation re the R5, to be honest I have been so busy testing gear and shooting that I simply have not had much time for the R5. I hope to use it more soon. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade And off course the game changing eye-AF!!
I strongly appreciate how you used the arrival of mainly the R7, but also other budget-aware options to pull more people into our birding passion ! Many R5-owners neglect that audience, but on other the hand the 'poor' R5 is too good to be gathering dust. Unless you've been using it in your daytime job ;-)
Hi Duade, thanks for another interesting video. My DSLR pick is the Canon 90D for the budget conscious. I pair mine with the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary which is a great combination, again for the price. Although I've rented the Canon 100-400 Mk2 for a weekend and the quality blew me away despite it not having as much reach as the Sigma.
Thanks for the feedback Ben, I agree the 90D sigma combo is very good, yes the 100-400 II is a beautiful lens. Cheers, Duade
I am really enjoying your videos as I'm learning a lot from you, thank you I would love to shoot in Australia as we don't get the amazing birds like yours over here in England. Anyway keep up the great work and good hunting 📷
Thanks Martin I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade 👍
My Canon Eos 6d mark II. Love that camera.
Thanks Maja, a great camera for sure, Cheers, Duade
Not only are they not dead, i just got my Sigma 150-600 C thanks to you! Thank you sir!
Wonderful, have fun with it, Cheers, Duade
Totally agree with Daniela's comment below. Thanks as always for your great material, engaging and down-to-earth (even down to mud) presentation!
I still have most of my DSLRs and will not be likely to sell them and I still use them from time to time.
To respond to your inquiry about cameras and lenses for people starting out. While everyone tends to worry about the number of focus and exposure points, I tend to be old school and shoot with one of each, using back-button focus and exposure lock to surgically select my subject (usually the eye for wildlife) and quickly choose my mid-grey exposure value, then recompose the shot. This means I am quite happy with quite old gear as well as my newest tech. While we might all enjoy the new gear, if old gear was capable of taking great shots, it still is. I don't know prices in the US or Oz, as I live in NZ, and everything costs a fortune!
Generally, I would recommend going with crop-sensor bodies. To somewhat oversimplify: while a lens focal length stays the same, the combination of lens plus sensor creates a Field of Capture (what the sensor records), reduced by the smaller sensor and produces a similar result to using longer telephoto lens. So, for any lens attached to a Canon APS-C body, one multiplies the actual lens' FL by a factor of 1.6 to get what will actually be the FoC recorded. This is great for getting further reach, but not so good at the wide-angle end of things. But there ARE workarounds if one has a FF body... With the 5DIV, for example, being a FF sensor, one can put it into 1.6x crop mode for composition, however this reduces the effective sensor capacity (MP value) by a factor of 2.56 (1.6 squared), but that might be acceptable, depending on what is going to be produced - this does not occur with dedicated APS-C sensors.
For a VERY limited budget:
The 60D: is, IMHO, a bit of a classic, coming out in 2010. It's rugged, responsive and the controls just feel right. I used three of them for a five-week shoot in the Canadian Rockies for a client, and at the end they let me keep them as well! I still have them and still love to shoot with them - and they still render great results.
The EF 70-300 IS USM MkI: (FoC 112-480mm), came out in about 2006, and is well-built, has a tolerably snappy AF, with image stabilization. The main thing is that they are good optical performers that are dirt cheap. I still have one of those and use it from time to time. DON'T get the cheaper and easily confused 75-300 lenses from Canon. They are their worst optics no IS and poor construction.
EF 100-400L IS USM MkI: (FoC 160-640mm) is an old but still good L lens. Push pull, which may not be great for some but does change FL very quickly. Built like a tank but heavy metal construction.
For a bit more:
The Canon EOS 80D: I actually prefer this over my 90D, because I think Canon tried to cram too many MP into the APS-C sensor. I find the sensor an improvement over the 60D, while the build is still as good, and the ergonomics are the same. It does benefit from more connectivity features, and tracking compared to the 60D, but will cost more.
Canon EOS 7DMkII: arguably the best wildlife DSLR Canon made. Great tracking, reasonable 24MP sensor and built like a tank. The later 90D had 32.5MP but didn't have the same rugged construction or tracking system of the 7DII, so not a true upgrade IMHO.
Canon EF 70-300 IS USM MkII: (FoC 112-480mm), came out in 2016 and boasts better IS, blazing fast AF with nano-USM motor and great optics
Canon EF 100-400L IS USM MkI: (FoC 160-640mm). The best EF Canon zoom for wildlife to come out, I believe. L quality construction, awesome optics and IS and can work with the 1.4x extender - I am not a great fan of the 2.0x
Sigma 150-600 Contemporary: (FoC 240-960mm). Great optics, relatively light, some weather sealing - and you have demoed the quality of the results.
Sigma 60-600 Sports (FoC 96-960mm). Heavy, more expensive, but one lens to do it all if that's what you need. Great optics and IS, fast focus and heavy-duty environmental protection. I do weights to use it hand-held in the field though.
Trevor, I can't thank you enough for taking the time to write such a detailed comment, I and many others appreciate it. I really need to try that 70-300 at some stage as it is a great starting lens for sure. The old 300 f4 IS I think is also inexpensive and can take a converter.
I never did get to try the 60D but enjoyed the 40D, 7D and 7D2 in that era.
Your post will be very helpful in the planning of my next video, Cheers, Duade
My favorite DSLR of all time is the Canon 5D IV. When I was using that body I knew what I would get. This camera was reliable, the sensor was very good at the time and still today. I got some amazing shots with it. It was very expensive but if you can get a used one it will not let you down. The perfect camera for weddings. Beside price and an average buffer this camera is a beast. 30mps is a very good balance for file size. The raw files were so good and fun to play with. I can't say enough good things about that camera. I will never sell it !
Thanks Steve, yes, without a doubt the sensor is its strongest feature and it takes wonderful shots. Great to hear it performed well for you. Cheers, Duade
Ah, the 40D and 400 5.6, my trusty combo since 2009 (I got the camera cheaper when the 50D came out). Avoid using it above 400 iso and it still produces great prints, A3+, though I wouldn't say no to an R6 for the ibis and the massive 20mp.
Thanks Steve, congrats on the longevity, that is incredible the 40D is still going, what a trooper. Cheers, Duade
Joli !
Thank you, Cheers, Duade
Love your vlogs, well done! Here's a thought: most types of electronic sensors are affected by heat, so I wonder if a camera sensor will perform better when cold, and have any noticeable difference when hot?
Alan, very interesting thought and I am nowhere near smart enough to know the answer, I do know that heat haze is a real issue with lenses, no idea about heat on sensors. Cheers, Duade
A fun video as always Duade. Those ducklings movement is so mechanical looking. They are quite entertaining. I think a used D500 with a Sigma or Tamron 150-600 lens can be picked up for around $2000 US dollars from KEH or MPB. That would be a very capable kit for bird photography.
Picked a D500 and 200-500 for around 1600$ couple weeks ago!
@@hmuz8388 great combo.... I am shooting it as well. I initially was using the a Tamron 150-600 G2 , but switched to the Nikkor lens because of the sharpness of the lens
Thanks Jack, appears to be a popular combo, the D500 is a brilliant camera that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
I use the canon 90d and been using since a year now and I’m loving it being paired with tamron150-600
That is great to hear, a wonderful camera for sure, Cheers, Duade
Great video mate and some lovely images. I could not imagine using a dslr again, but they’re still great as an entry in to the hobby if you buy them used. I would definitely stay away from buying a new dslr camera
Thanks mate, yes, it was hard going back, especially the exposure, but that 1dx is just so much fun :-) Cheers, Duade
A great video showing you don't need to spend a fortune to get really nice images. I just got back into photography in particular birds and don't have a huge budget. I decided on a Canon 1D x with 13k actuations on it for £1k and a EF 300 f2.8 is mark I for £1900 in great condition. I have to say I'm well pleased with my choice, and added a 2 x extender which gives me 600mm at f5.6. This equipment would have cost me new around £13k when new, but at £3k it was a bargain. 👍
I got a D500 for under 1,000 and bought the Tamron 70-300 Sp Vr and Also a Sigma 150-500 OS plus I have some other lenses with my D300 that I am planning to sell and get me a full frame - obviously Nikon... sorry, but I have been with Nikon sonce my Nikon F4.... But I am learnong a lot with your videos and truly enjoying this wild life fotography... I am 63 and planning my retirement for South Carolina - mmmmmm Cant Wait. Thank you a lot for your videos and your time!!!! THANKS!!!!
You truly are the master of your craft to pull such shots out of a 40D. You didn't specify if you mean bodies only or kits with lenses, but of course the 7D2 that I got recently (following your advice among others) is a no brainer. I got it for A$600, so well under US$500. I think with a bit of luck it could be had with something like a Sigma 16-300mm lens which could be a good all-rounder to start with. I'm still using my carryover Tamron 18-400mm and with the incredible AF I was able to shoot welcome swallows in flight at a local beach on the first weekend after purchase. They were not 100% sharp, but probably as sharp as the lens allows. Since then I also managed to get a few more interesting trophies in more than adequate quality for my IG or iNaturalist accounts.
Well done, yes, the 7d2 is a wonderful camera for sure, have fun with your kit, Cheers, Duade
Excellent video with some great images. I picked up a 1D MkIV last year secondhand of course for a research project and the intention was to sell it on afterwards and get my money back. That never happened because heavy though it is, it is a total blast to handle, use and I'm never going to sell it ! I use, mainly for video a Canon M6 MkII plus a Lumix G90/95 so am very familiar with the undoubted benefits of mirrorless cameras, especially for video but for my wildlife and landscape photography, I still far prefer using my DSLRs if only because it is a more engaging experience. :)
100% agree with you John and great to hear you are having fun with your camera, ultimately that is what it is all about isn't it. Cheers, Duade