FREEZE birds in flight | SHARP hummingbird photos | Pro tips for continuous shooting - Nikon Z9
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I'm not an extreme birder by any means , but I do like taking their photographs. Thanks for watching and feel free to share your hummingbird experiences! Cheers
Love your photagraphy ! I have been Doing Wildlife Photography for 50 yrs ! Amateur of course ! But Have gotten similar shots ! With my Canon SX50HS ! I love it ! Don’t have to Change lenses and gets great Shots for what I do ! Drives my Nikon $30;000 camera friends Nuts ! Most of my Coopers ! Sharpies and Red tails are in my Backyard ! Love photagraphy !
Who doesn't love watching hummingbirds!
Totally, right!
Thanks for sharing! Wonderful to see the hummingbirds nest!
You are most welcome, glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for commenting. Once more flowers come out I may post another video of them feeding and in flight. Have a great day!
Very informative video with beautiful images, this content will make a big difference to my photography. Thank you
Thank you so much for your kind words! So great to hear that you found the video informative and that it will contribute to your photography journey! Cheers
Absolutely amazing film. Beautiful color and perfect shots. Greetings from Poland!
You are too kind thank you so much! I am glad you liked it. Many thanks from Canada 🙌🇨🇦. Cheers
another fantastic Vid
YES! Thanks for coming back and sharing your positive feedback, glad it was good! Cheers
Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always, keep up with the awesome content 🐦👍🤗
I will keep making videos as long as you keep leaving awesome comments like this! Deal?! 😄
@@MattShannonPhoto you are awesome and I love your photography, if you would like to check a video that I posted in my KZhead profile it would be awesome, I am mostly a bird photographer, take care 🐦👍🤗
Thank you. I checked out your channel, looks like you've been to some beautiful beaches!
Another great video Matt.
🙋♂️😄 thank you! Thanks for the positive comment! Cheers
Hummingbird nests are so incredible, look at that construction! Very impressive. Great info, photos and video!!
Pretty nuts huh! A perfect little tea cup. The spider silk keeps the nest together while the young grow and stretch out the nest. So cool.
This is insane! My favourite bird. Great job!
🙌 thank you! I am glad you liked my video, thanks for watching and leaving an awesome comment! Hope to see you again, cheers
Amazing! Beautiful 😍 I can't even wrap my brain around a bird so small.
They are quite amazing aren't they! Thanks for watching! Cheers
AMAZING!!!!
You are the best thank you! I appreciate the comment and following along. I hope to see you next time, cheers!
Great intro 👍🏻👌🏻 excellent video
Thank you very much! Best feedback thanks! 🙋♂️😄
I love humming birds and they are a special goal for cature in video or photo because I considere them the most speedest birds with most difficulties to make them shooting sharp! Thank you for your advices I will practice them
Thank you for your comment and for sharing your love of hummingbirds! I completely agree that they are fascinating birds to capture in video or photo, given their incredible speed and agility. I'm glad you found the advice in the video helpful and I encourage you to keep practicing. With patience and perseverance, you'll be able to capture some stunning shots of these beautiful birds. Thanks for watching and happy shooting!
Great vid coverage & some beautiful photos. The ones in the green trees, (I’m guessing Pines) are the natural environment types of photos I try to get. Beautiful work.
Thank you for watching and the compliments to my work! Much appreciated. The hardest part is finding their nest 😄
I enjoy your content. Great job.
Lov from india❤ z9 dream cam
Thank you for watching and all the ❤️🙌☺️☺️. Where in India? I loved my time traveling through India (mostly northern India) have a great day and I hope to see you on the next video. Cheers
*Correction on the Post-Release setting. This is from Nikon: "Choose the maximum length of time the camera will continue to take pictures after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down: [1 s], [2 s], [3 s], or [Max.]. Shooting can continue for up to about 4 s when [Max.] is selected." I thought MAX meant unlimited until you stop taking pictures but apparently it means 4 seconds.
Matt, Thank you for another fantastic video! I was unaware hummingbirds would nest in your area. Masterful images and thank you for including the very helpful camera instruction.
I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the images and found the camera instruction helpful! Yes, hummingbirds do nest in my area, and it's always a thrill to see the mother and babies each spring. It's really hard to find the nests even though I know there are dozens of nests just in my area. Makes it all the more exciting once you do find them 😁. Thanks for watching!
This is so cool, I love the detail you go into, you're very knowledgeable. I love hummingbirds, thank you 😊
Aw you are too kind thank you! I am learning everyday, especially when creating these videos. I can see why you love hummingbirds, how can you not?! I can't get enough of these cute hummingbirds. They are so perfect! I'll be out photographing more as the flowers pop up everywhere this spring. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers
GREAT video! Finally, someone who uses the z9's capabilities and showcases how amazing this camera is. Your talent capturing wildlife is amazing, thank you for sharing.
You are too kind thank you! I am glad you enjoyed the video and some of the Z9's features in the field. I appreciate all the positive feedback! Cheers
Hello Matt, thanks for the vid and those levely pictures.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching! Cheers
Beautiful video - thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! Cheers
Супер фотографии ❤ удачи и успехов во всем 😊
Thank you for watching and your positive feedback! Cheers
Wow what a phenomenal video Matt! Love the way how you produce your videos. Can’t wait to see more.
I couldn’t have asked for a better response! to my video Huge thank you 🙋♂️🙌😄!
I’m inspired by this video! Great images and superb information! Fun things to try. Thanks for taking me along!
Thank you so much for your comment, Randy! I'm delighted to hear that you found the video inspiring and enjoyed the images and information presented. It's always my pleasure to share my passion for photography with others, and I'm glad you found some fun things to try. Thanks for joining me on this journey, and I hope you continue to find my content informative and enjoyable. What gear are you using if you don't mind me asking? Cheers!
Fantastic video and imagery Matt! New subscriber ;)
Welcome to my channel! I am thrilled you liked my video and images, huge thank you!
Like your videos
Thank you! Cheers
Very cool! I didn't know that photo time travel existed; pre-shot/capture/anticipated/time-travel....whatever name they want to call it. Just pick a name and all agree. Thanks for sharing!
I’m going to call it the “Time Traveler”🤔. Sounds way better I think
Great video, I did some hummingbird photography in Colombia, got some great photos.
Thank you! Colombia sounds amazing for wildlife and landscape images! I wanted to know what types of hummingbirds were in Columbia and this was what I found out: "Colombia is the most bird-diverse country on earth, and it's also the most hummingbird-diverse. Of the roughly 360 hummingbird species found on earth, almost 170 are found in Colombia. Therefore, nearly half of the hummingbirds in the Americas can be seen and filmed in Colombia." That is crazy! I need to go there. Have you photographed all 170? Thanks again for the kind words and watching! Cheers
Hummers are one of the bird species that I've dreamed to take photos (we don't have these lovely creatures in Asia). Many thanks for sharing this wonderful video!
Thank you for watching! What part of Asia are you from? There are plenty of hummingbirds on Vancouver Island in British Columbia all year round. if you ever get the chance to travel here you will have a great chance at seeing and photograph them ☺️
Stunning video and amazing shots! Great explanation if the pre capture. It’s in the Z8 too. I remember the first time we visited the island, from the UK, getting up in our cottage in Comox, sat at the table having breakfast when we heard this clicking and buzzing! Loved Hummers ever since. Next time we came we were whale watching out of Campbell River, stopped eat lunch in Cadero bay and there were hundreds flying around us like flies!
Great video and images!!! I especially liked, at least that is what it looks like, that you did no set up the shoot with fake flowers, ‘honey traps’ and so forth! I also learned a lot about these little creatures! We have them around here, too, and now I know what to look for in order to detect their nests. Not that I want to disturb them!
Thank you Mike! Every year it is a challenge to spot them which is why it is great to network with other photographers and neighbours to help you spot the tiny nests. And it's crazy how close to trails where these little nests are built where people hike, bike and walk. Happy shooting and thanks for watching and sharing in a comment! Cheers.
wahoo, amazingly nice photos and film as well as a lovely pleasant voice and pace of the film. very enjoyable. thank you very much, I know how much work is behind it.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and browse through my photos. It definitely takes a lot of effort and time to create these pieces, but it's all worth it when I see comments like yours 😄. I'm glad to hear that you found the pace of the film enjoyable, and that my voice added to the experience! Thanks again for your support and encouragement, you rock, Cheers!
Pre-release capture is pretty sweet for some of those action shots. What is the file size of the 120fps? Printable or just for social media?
The JPEG size for the 120fps is 11MB. That may seem small but it's not too bad. Great for social media, website...etc. I wouldn't blow it up and print a 6 foot piece out of it but I'd print an 8.5 x 11 or even a 12 x 18. Haven't tried it yet though....
Great video… and I hope too , Nikon add pre release for the z9 in RAW…
I hear ya! For now I use the images for social media and website. I'm a sucker for large RAW files I can work with in post. Thanks for watching and the great compliment! Cheers
Hello Matt, thank you I have self also a Nikon Z9 and this was very learn full for me Thank you.
Excellent! I am so happy I could share some tips with you. Z9 is a great camera. Thanks for watching and your comment! Cheers
Here is a link from a King fisher
I didn't get the link but I'm assuming you are referring to your KZhead Channel. I saw the King Fisher video. Beautiful birds!
@@MattShannonPhoto Thank you. I am still learning how to work with my camera and lens.
Beautiful! Amazing images and video. It was nice to hear (and see) the technical details about the hummingbirds. It is quite interesting that they use spiderwebs to reinforce their nests. I am guessing they are somehow aware of the amazing strength of spiderwebs (relative to diameter) and perhaps the stickiness helps make the nests more resilient.
So glad you enjoyed the video and images, thank you! I think you are on the right track when it comes to the spiderwebs. From an article I recently read it said this about spider silk "The spider silk works not only to bind the nest to the branch, twig or other foundation, but it also helps the nest expand without breaking as the chicks grow."😄 Pretty awesome eh! I've also read that they will also use human hair for structure. I would donate mine if I know how to communicate to the hummingbirds 😆
Wow beautiful camera.i hope someday i can buy a dslr camera
I hope so too. With mirrorless in the market, DSLR's are slowly getting cheaper. Thanks for following along
LOVE LOVE LOVE !!! your vidéos very informative ,great teacher and photographer from Marie in Montreal
And I love you comment!! Thank you so much, I am flattered 😊. I appreciate all the love and support.
I like how you provide information about your subject while capturing it. I started photography about a year ago? Maybe a bit less. Anyways, I have a good career/position right now, but I secretly wish that I would do that for a living. You are quite inspiring. Keep going! That is nice
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It's wonderful to hear that you appreciate the combination of information and photography in my content. Starting photography just a year ago or even less is an exciting journey, and I'm glad to hear that it has sparked a passion within you. Pursuing your dreams and turning your passion into a profession is a courageous step, and I encourage you to explore the possibilities. Your words of encouragement mean a lot to me, and I'll continue to strive and share my work. Thank you for your inspiring message, and I wish you all the best in your photography endeavours. Keep capturing the beauty around you!
My favorite video of this spring! I love watching and capturing hummingbirds! Your video inspiring me a lot! Thank you so much Matt! I am going to check my R5 pre-buffer function. This seems very powerful and will improve shots a lot! Thank you! Looking forward your next episode--eagle nest 🦅🪹! ❤
Unfortunately, the R5 doesn’t have it. I hope they add it on the next firmware update. Fingers crossed 🤞
@@jimgsewell what?! Oh no…….! I heard R6 II has it, doesn’t it? Hopefully R5 can get it soon! 🤞🏻Thank you so much let me know that!
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I'm glad to hear that my video has inspired you and that you've found the tips on pre-buffer function helpful. Hummingbirds are truly fascinating and a joy to photograph, and I'm happy to share my experiences and techniques with my audience. I appreciate your anticipation for my next episode, and I look forward to sharing more adventures and photography tips with you! Cheers
All about those firmware updates.
Top quality video, subbed! Matt are you using the 500pf here? I think so but not sure!?
Thank you for the great compliment and subscribing 🙌🙌😄. Welcome to the channel. The 500mm is not a f5.6 pf lens but a 500mm f4. It is a heck of a lot heavier than the pf but that extra light is nice 👌. I’ve used the 500 pf and it saves the shoulders and I currently have a 200-500 f5.6 too but if I can muscle the bigger lens…then I will do it 😄. Do you own a 500mm pf?
I did, when I had a D500 but have since gone over to the R7 with the 100-500 which (more or less) does the job. It's newer, better AF etc but is it massively better, I have my doubts. I'm after a d850 to run alongside it and will get a PF to go with it. Here in the UK the d850 still goes for good money and we all know why! Keep up the great work I've got a few of your videos to watch 😉🇬🇧
I love my D850! R7 is a great camera. APS-C sensor right? Great for wildlife with that 100-500mm.
Lovely pics and a nice overview and tips on using pre-capture...thanks for posting this handy vid!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much. Cheers
I noticed that you said you do this full time. Is there any tips you have for someone that wants to do wildlife photography full time?!
I'm not a full time wildlife photograph, but I am a full time photographer. I think the best analogy to describe professional photographers is an iceberg. Above the water you have the 10% of what everyone sees and is easy to share and connect you work with the rest of the world and the 90% underneath the surface pays the bills and runs the whole operation. I photograph for a lot of big companies shooting architectural and commercial work. My landscape photography is really what I'm known for an that is what I incorporate into my architectural work. I run wildlife and landscape workshops, sell prints, run private workshops/tours. You have to be a jack of all trades and it takes years. I've been making money taking pictures for almost 14 years. the first 10 years I did it while I had a full time job. I guess in a nutshell the tip I would give is to make photography your whole world and surround your life with job opportunities with the goal in mind that wildlife is your 20 year plan. or 10 year or for some 30 year plan. Hope that makes sense!
Love the video and photos, may I ask, the sutter speed of 1/2000, how do you get such sharp shots? I've tried this on my X-T5 and while I capture the bird in focus, I get motion blur as the bird moves off to flight. I know you can pan to avoid this, but watching your video you seem not to pan? I'd love to know the trick to get the shots sharp at 1/2000 with no motion blur!! I tend to shoot hand held, and not use a tripod. I also tend to have the IBIS on.
Only Sony that has the pre capture is the new a9iii to my knowledge. I switched from Canon years ago to Sony. Now i almost want to switch to Nikon lmao. I'm not a "wildlife or bird" photographer but i enjoy it and the colors are nice and the Nikon lens selection is finally looking pretty good. I do love sitting on my deck with coffee and camera getting birds though. Not sure why i complain about Sony that's much though. Most of my glass is voightlander or zeiss mf. I just want a good tele that i don't have to take out a second mortgage on.
the pro capture does it do alot of wear on shutter since 120 fps can add up insanely fast? another great video. i shoot olympus but enjoy learning from you.
The Pro Capture feature on the Nikon Z9, like similar features on other mirrorless cameras, utilizes the electronic shutter mechanism to achieve high-speed continuous shooting. (For DSLR's it is mechanical) Since the Nikon Z9 doesn't have a mechanical shutter, there's no concern about wear and tear on a physical shutter mechanism when using Pro Capture or any other high-speed shooting modes. Instead, the camera relies on its electronic shutter, which is designed to handle rapid shooting and continuous use without the risk of mechanical failure. Electronic shutters offer advantages such as silent shooting and reduced shutter shock, making them well-suited for capturing fast-paced action with minimal disruption. However, it's still essential to be mindful of factors like heat buildup and battery life, especially during prolonged shooting sessions. I hope that answer your question. Thank you for watching!!
The main issue Ive got with pre release is that it simply loses focus if the bird moves forward or backwards, outside of the focus plane. I use custom area AF then hand over to 3d tracking. Do you just use a narrower aperture to compensate, or set the AF to erratic?
What TC you use on the D850 with the 500mm f4
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@@bassprowiz Hi, thank you for your question. I use the Nikon TC-14E III 1.4 x teleconverter.
If I had a dollar for everytime a Z9 KZhead video is about shooting birds, I would be Warren Buffet...
Check out some of my other videos, I'm best known for my landscape photography and the Z9 is killer at still photograph too. I use ND filters, polarizers, tilt shift lenses and macro. I am also open to suggestions 😃. I appreciate the feedback though. Cheers
Olympus pro capture does raw. Not sure if anyone else does yet.
From my research it looks like Fujifilm shoots RAW and Canon does a “PreRec” where it takes a video to better sort the images and from there you can extract RAW images. Nikon is the only one that uses full frame but the downside is that it shoots it in JPEG. Canon and fujifilm shoot APS-C / DX. Below is the article I sourced this info. www.digitec.ch/en/page/these-cameras-can-capture-images-before-youve-even-finished-clicking-25486 I love the feature and I don’t hear too much about it in the field. Have you used this feature much? Thank you for your comment. Let me know if you find any new info 👍😃
Matt, why is your vlog camera so slow to maintain focus on you??
That is a great question. I think there are two reasons why this may be the case. Eye tracking was not turned one which is the first and the second is the focus reaction time is set too low. I will test it out on my next video. Thank you for the feedback. Cheers
But of course, you'll make the necessary changes and your vlog camera will be firing on all cylinders!!!
@@davidwright8086 I hope so 😄! I have you to let me know if anything is outta sorts. If I want to hit a million subs by Christmas, I gotta figure this out!
So thed vidoe starts a 1:08
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I will have to look into that. Thank you for your suggestion. Doesn't say much about the smart tv being smart.
I have spider webs under and around my bed. To a hummingbird that is acceptable.
The hummingbirds gives you their blessing. ☺