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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)
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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
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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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Looking to get started in bird photography? Travis shares his 5 tips for beginner bird photographers.
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Time of Day
0:51 - Behavior & Seasons
1:26 - Angles
1:41 - Shutter Speed
2:13 - Backgrounds
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Full frame or micro four thirds camera? Telephoto prime or zoom lens? What other equipment might I need? Matt details what’s in his camera bag on this bird photography journey.
0:00 - In This Video
0:30 - Full Frame Setup
1:57 - Micro Four Thirds Setup
7:30 - Accessories
10:49 - What's Next?
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In this video, SIGMA Ambassador Martina Abreu goes over the best ways to find and photograph birds without disturbing their natural habitats.
0:00 - Introduction
2:25 - Bird Photography Ethics
9:11 - Sigma Lenses Used
9:57 - Birds in Flight
14:30 - Challenging Light and Weather Conditions
25:07 - Challenge Yourself
26:21 - How to Handle Your Camera in Certain Situations
28:40 - Lens and Settings Discussion / Q&A
Have any tips for photographing birds you’d like to share? Let us know down below.
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Kristi Odom explores the Bolivian Amazon to share and photograph its gorgeous biodiversity, from the birds to the insects.
0:00 - In this Video
0:44 - Deforestation
1:57 - Bees
5:44 - Yellow-Rumped Cacique Bird
8:20 - Insects
10:38 - Hummingbirds
14:07 - What's Next
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The close-up photos of animals are organic interactions taken from inside an animal sanctuary. There was no baiting or luring of wild animals.
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Photographing birds in the winter presents its own challenges. Luckily, OM SYSTEM Ambassador Emilie Talpin has you covered (literally)! Learn her tips to stay warm, protect your gear, choose your camera settings, and more.
0:35 – Tip 1
2:10 – Tip 2
4:30 – Tip 3
6:01 – Tip 4
7:25 – Tip 5
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Arthur Morris has been photographing bald eagles in Homer, Alaska, for more than two decades with Canon, Nikon, and Sony gear. Morris shares some tips on capturing in-flight photos, camera settings, and more.
0:00 - Introduction
5:32 - The Story of Homer, Alaska, and its Eagles
9:05 - Using a Film Camera
11:22 - Other Bird Photos
12:19 - Photographing from a Boat
17:47 - Using Wind in Your Favor While Photographing Eagles
20:23 - Photographing Eagles at Sunrise
21:38 - Motion Blur
24:36 - Photographing with Canon and Nikon
27:36 -
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Bird photography has upgraded thanks to mirrorless cameras like the Canon EOS R7. Join Kathy Adams Clark as she talks about basic camera settings and what behavior to look for when your goal is to capture the best image.
0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - Clark's Introduction
4:52 - Camera Options
6:58 - Light Meter in Camera
11:05 - The Differences in F-Stops
13:49 - Shutter Speed
18:37 - ISO
21:47 - Resolution and Format
23:34 - Camera Settings
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Want tack-sharp wildlife photos or an easier way to hold your telephoto lens? Whether you're photographing birds or bears, gimbal heads are a great accessory to level up your photography game and your game photography. In this tutorial, Matt Zefi shows you how to balance a gimbal head, and demonstrates its use in the field.
Do you use a gimbal head to level your wildlife photos? Have you never used one and are