Bird and Wildlife Photography Equipment: Lenses, cameras, teleconverters, tripods, monopods

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Gear in this video:
Get the LensCoat camo lens covers on Amazon
Canon 400mm f/5.6 on Amazon
Canon 500mm f/4 on Amazon
Canon 100-400 on Amazon
Tamron 200-500 on Amazon

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STARTER CAMERAS:
Basic Starter Camera ($280 used at Amazon): Canon T3
Better Starter Camera ($500 at Amazon): Nikon D5300
Better Travel Camera ($500 at Amazon): Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II

LANDSCAPE CAMERAS:
Good ($550 at Amazon): Sony a6000
Better ($1,400) at Amazon: Nikon D5500 & Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8
Best ($3,150) at Amazon: Pentax K-1 & Pentax 24-70 f/2.8

PORTRAIT CAMERAS:
Beginner ($950 at Amazon): Canon T6i & Canon 50mm f/1.8
Better ($3,000 at Amazon): Nikon D610 & Tamron 70-200 f/2.8
Best ($5,300) at Amazon: Nikon D810 & Nikon 70-200 f/2.8E

WILDLIFE CAMERAS:
Starter ($1,100 at Amazon): Canon 7D & Canon 400mm f/5.6
Great ($3,200 at Amazon): Nikon D500 & Nikon 200-500 f/5.6

VIDEO CAMERAS:
Beginner ($500 at Amazon): Panasonic G7 & Panasonic 14-42mm
Better ($1,400 at Amazon): Panasonic GH4 & Panasonic 14-140 f/3.5-5.6
Best ($4,300 at Amazon): Panasonic GH5 & Metabones Speed Booster XL & Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 & Sigma 50-100 f/1.8

DRONES:
Beginner ($400 at Amazon): DJI Phantom 3
Travel ($1,000 at Amazon): DJI Mavic Pro
Better Image Quality ($1,500 at Amazon): DJI Phantom 4 Pro

30 Comments
  1. Tony & Chelsea Northrup says

    📷Gear in this video: 📷
    ⭐Get the LensCoat camo lens covers on Amazon http://help.tc/lenscoat
    ⭐Canon 400mm f/5.6 on Amazon http://help.tc/c400
    ⭐Canon 500mm f/4 on Amazon http://help.tc/c500
    ⭐Canon 100-400 on Amazon http://help.tc/c100
    ⭐Tamron 200-500 on Amazon http://help.tc/t500

  2. Christy Ray says

    I have a canon SL2 and I want lenses like y'alls. Where can I get them at?

  3. Vedeto Puro says

    #Chelsea …you are a 5.4…. Seriously ?
    You look like a 5.9 or so….

    And those lenses 💓
    But can't ever afford it, maybe in the next life.

  4. Saroj Kumar says

    Hi

  5. Dr Moriarty says

    The thumbnail image for this video seems a little odd, does it not? A flash with a super-telephoto lens?

  6. Rich's Rant Radio Show says

    Omg that lens is huge!

  7. My style entertainment says

    What kind of cf card u use send me the link of a fast one

  8. Steven Torrey says

    I'm using a memory card that is probably 4 plus years old. I never thought there was need for upgrade. Also, keep in mind that memory card has to be downloaded–16 GB means you download every other day or so, or after each camera shoot, about 500 + photos which have to be labeled and evaluated. 32 GB or 64 GB becomes a major project. I don't shoot in RAW which uses up memory card space.

  9. look4keith says

    I appreciate that y'all discuss the problems and mistakes that you have. I feel better that I have the same complications.

  10. fernandrums says

    Your video is just very informative.. thanks… Can you please suggest brands of mono tripod … And by the way you will be very welcome to come to Guatemala… I'm a bird watching certified guide at The Caribbean… And for any information… At your service… info@guatemalaquest.com Thanks…

  11. RC Menzinger Agrar&Bau says

    I prefer Olympus OM-D M II with the 300 4.0

  12. PaintSlanga says

    Wow I feel lucky hearing your stories, I have been able to walk up on several blue herons just today I was 10 feet from a heron watched him catching crawfish for about 10 minutes before I let him be.

  13. FirHol Finance says

    I love how Christopher is able to so great pictures while staying frugal.

  14. Neil Marshall says

    Google: can birds see UV. Yes they can. So can deer, bees and others.
    All the camo gear these folk have on is MADE with some fibers that emit color in UV frequencies.  Standard wash powder for clothes has UV emitters. Its what gives you 'whiter than white' freshly laundered clothing. Camo (well all clothing) gives you a glowing UV halo.
    Go browse deer hunting forums if you don't believe me. Or Youtube..
    The birds (animals) are reacting to body language. People in camo relax more – so do the critters. Don't look right at them. Don't think 'at' them. Think about family, a tree being big, anything but the bird. It gives you 'safe' body language. We are hunters – eyes to front. If we stare we are 'hungry'. BTW a (slow) blink or wink is the universal hello.
    I can walk through flocks of birds ground feeding & they stay there. They keep a certain distance – but don't leave. I can get odd looks in urban spaces 🙂

  15. jose2883 pv says

    She looks so edible…

  16. Feyyaz DEMİR says

    Hello There, do you recommend 500mm f4 is 2 or 600mm f4 is 2 ? I have to make my choice. I’m new on bird photography. I have 7d Mark II and 100-400 2 now. After a big lens 100-400 can be sold. Both of big lenses are used but the 500mm is more trusty and clean.

  17. Lafeo 007 says

    Why is there no one in the video? #camomemes

  18. cole.noblett says

    Hey can you do a vlog only doing wildlife photography? I really like to see birds up close so I can “study” them

  19. rocket9244 says

    what about the sigma 150-600 C ?

  20. Kerry Martin says

    What's wrong with being a hunter too?

  21. dematson says

    The 300mm 2.8 is very good in low light and is better at keeping the entire bird in the frame Tony. It also allows for faster shutter speeds.

  22. wmhphoto says

    thanks for the tip about AF On button, i will try it when im out next

  23. Tony Cheema says

    – I enjoy your videos, however it’s interesting that your default stereotype is that people in camouflage are “murderers and hunters” as you travel and expand your photographic horizons i implore you to expand your cultural horizons so as not to alienate an entire subset of good and descent people. Especially if their patronage is Financially beneficial to you.

  24. Mox_au says

    Weird, in my country Rowe pronounced the same as 'row your boat'

  25. Gary Brown says

    those lens are back brake

  26. Marc McConnell says

    I nearly didn't see you three there.. I was wondering who was talking but you were all so well camouflaged.

  27. حسوني السيد says

    عراقي

  28. Kunal Tewari says

    Its amazing to note that the guy in middle was wondering when am I getting a chance to talk. You guys need to allow others to talk too !!!!

  29. Charismatic Planet says

    very informative video. Thanks

  30. Rocci Marinarti says

    Foto-bazuka!

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