Bird Photography
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Looking for a full-frame camera for all your bird photography needs, but aren't looking to go overboard on spending? Matt shares 3 midrange camera options (the Canon R6 III, Nikon Z6 III, and Sony a7 V) for the photographer that is ready to take that next step. Buying a camera at this price point means investing in a system, so Matt will also discuss lens options based on your budget!
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Sensors, Read Out Speeds, Frame Rates
3:12 - Pre-Capture
4:27 - Lenses/How to Choose a Lens
7:34 - Animal Autofocus (Camera & Lenses)
8:
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Recently, the B&H social media video team traveled to the Florida Everglades to film a wildlife and landscape photography series. Matt Matkin led the bird photography segment, sharing his personal approach to capturing birds in action along with a few memorable moments from the experience.
0:00 - Intro
2:43 - Why bird photography in the Everglades
7:29 - Equipment used
9:13 - Bird resources
12:55 - First impressions & tips
25:08 - Camera settings & composition tips
46:14 - Look for other wildlife
47:22 - Camera & lens
Birding is, by definition, the recreational hobby of observing and identifying wild birds in their natural habitat. Finding birds is the easy part. Just go outside and stop, look, and listen, and you’ll notice our feathery friends like you’ve never seen before. But how do we identify them? We need to consider a few physical attributes of the birds, from their overall shape to the length of their tail and more.
Birds come in all sorts of elaborate shapes, sizes, and color patterns that make them stand out, or in some cases, remain hidden from
I love the Sony A7 IV. That might be a strange way to begin a review of the A7 V, but an important fact to mention. When I first put my hands on a Sony camera years ago, I loved the customization they offered, and of course, I loved the glass.
Above photograph © Mathew Malwitz
How a camera fits in one's hand is very important, so when Sony unveiled a beefier camera, I was sold. It was the perfect blend of form and functionality that many (me, myself, and I) had long desired. It pushed the boundaries of what many once considered to be an all-
Birds, they’re all around us. If you haven’t paid much attention to them, you’re not alone. But, once you do, you’ll have a hard time stopping. If you haven’t yet dabbled in bird watching, known colloquially as birding, we have just one question. Why not? Birding is the perfect way of partially disconnecting from the digital world we find ourselves in and connecting with nature through observation, and one of the most relaxing pastimes imaginable.
If you’re fascinated by our feathery friends but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered
Winter is one of the most exciting seasons for wildlife photography. Northern species return to their wintering grounds and bring life to an otherwise cold and barren landscape. Photographers and bird watchers alike yearn for this time of year, as owls and other birds of prey become more common. One of the most visited and coveted winter birdwatching spots in the US is the famous Sax-Zim Bog.
Nestled in the rural hills about an hour northwest of Duluth Minnesota, Sax-
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It's the dead of winter, and you're probably dreaming of photographing birds somewhere warm. But what if we told you that you could take advantage of your local area, be it a park or your own backyard. Matt is in the field to demonstrate how he finds birds, how he chooses his settings, and more.
0:00 - Why Winter Bird Photography?
0:35 - Free Birding Apps
2:50 - Best Lighting for Bird Photos
3:26 - How to Find and Photograph Birds
9:03 - Bird Baths and Habitats
If there’s one area of wildlife photography that challenges even some of the most consummate artists, it’s birds in flight. A dynamic flight shot shows action, and a bit of technical prowess. As you can imagine, capturing birds in flight is no easy feat.
To consistently capture these shots, one must be proficient with their gear and have a knowledge of animal behavior. We’d go as far as to say you need a bit of luck too, but what is luck if not preparedness meeting opportunity. In order to make the most of the opportunities that present
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Bird photography is as much about understanding the birds as it is about mastering the art of blending into their environment. Bird photographer Isaac Grant talks about the essential fieldcraft skills every bird photographer needs to get beautiful images without distributing the birds and their environment.
0:00 - Intro
2:36 - Learn the birds
5:11 - Equipment prep
8:31 - Know your location
12:07 - Blend in
14:08 - Work the light
17:13 - Photo break downs
32:59 - Use natural or manmade covers
41:23 - Fieldcraft
48:39 - Be patient
58:22 - Let
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Do you want to take captivating bird photos from the comfort of your backyard? Sony Alpha Ambassador Mahesh Thapa teaches you everything from choosing the proper equipment to dialing in the recommended camera settings.
0:00 - Intro
2:55 - Disclosures
3:39 - Overview
4:54 - Camera bodies
9:37 - Lenses
17:02 - Camera settings
24:22 - Practical tips
31:19 - Embrace the squirrels
32:55 - Mahesh's backyard
34:00 - Closing / Q&A
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Bird photographer Isaac Grant helps you focus your efforts in the field to capture the best moments in your images.
0:00 - Intro
2:13 - About Isaac
3:37 - Learn the birds
6:18 - Peak actions
14:24 - Natural beauty
22:21 - Interactions & predator/prey
30:36 - Magical light
39:26 - Final thoughts
42:45 - Q&A
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Join Matt as he guides you on post-processing your bird images. Matt show you how to back up your photos and shares a step-by-step tutorial for editing bird photos in Lightroom. Matt wraps up the video with the best practices for printing your final photos.
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Back Up Workflow
2:44 - Hairy Woodpecker Photo
8:30 - Puffin Photo
12:14 - Great Blue Heron Photo
17:23 - Owl Photo
21:15 - Bird in Flight Photo
24:42 - Printing Your Photos
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Take your bird photography to new heights. Join Matt to learn how to photograph birds in flight, how to improve your photo backgrounds, and more.
0:00 - In This Video
1:47 - Birds in Flight
3:22 - Backgrounds & Angles
5:20 - Foreground & Framing
6:51 - From a Boat
8:04 - High-Res Shot
9:28 - What's Next?
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Acadia, Maine is probably on every bird photographer’s bucket list. In this episode Matt discusses lighting, composition, and more.
0:00 - In This Video
0:43 - Lighting & Direction
2:39 - Exposure Settings
6:01 - Autofocus
8:07 - Back-Button Autofocus & Focus Hold
8:49 - Tripod
10:27 - Silent Shooting
12:59 - Framing/Composition
14:45 - What's Next
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Even in New York City, there are always opportunities to take bird photos! Join Matt at the Bronx Botanical Gardens to photograph city-dwelling birds. He'll share the best time of day to shoot, apps to help you identify birds, all his camera settings, and more.
0:00 - Urban Wildlife
1:02 - Time of Day
2:23 - Identifying Birds & Bird Behavior
4:32 - All Camera Settings
10:44 - Final Thoughts
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