Aw, my photography is usually like this - it's so frustrating, but interesting and comforting to note that professional wildlife photographers get the same sort of day at times! I have had a 100-400 lens break away from my Fuji camera before now - luckily I noticed in time that they weren't connected (camera had a neck strap, and lens had nothing except my hand supporting it and I suddenly realised it didn't feel right! I still don't know how it happened but I am forever checking now that my lens is firmly attached to my camera! Famous last words!! Another great video, Paul, and I look forward to the next as always.
Great video Paul. I use a sling and had that happen to me only once before. Luckily the sling I use (JJC) came with a short lanyard cord. I attach one end of the cord to the sling itself and the other end to a screw in D ring attached to the tripod screw on the bottom of the camera body. It may sound overkill but it stopped my R7 hitting the deck. Definite peace of mind.
I really appreciate showing the "down" days. Also, it's good to know about the extender. I often have the adapter on and cary it pretty much like what you've shown in the video. I would have never even thought that it could actually disconnect! Again, thanks a lot for all your work. It truly is inspirational.
I hear you! Whenever I hike with a non birder, and they actually start paying attention to the birds, they are like darn, they are fast. For me, that is what makes getting a good shot so satisfying! I still after a good shot of a kinglet. Those little guys never rest!
Nice video...the joy of Bird photography is to live in the moment not knowing what may or may not turn up and to accept the outcome whatever that be...and yet retain the excitement wondering what may turn up the next moment!
I was using the Peak Design Slide and three times the camera disconnected from the lens while I was walking. Thankfully, one end of the slide was attached to the lens and one end the camera so nothing hit the ground. I have no idea how it happens!
I have the black rapid shoulder sling strap too, but as a precaution i also have a tether from the black rapid strap slider to bracket to the camera body strap mount. With this setup both lens and camera are secure. Expensive equipment deserves peace of mind to protect it🤛
I find that it's always good to have a "backup plan". In my case it's usually birds and macro. If there aren't many birds, I try and do some macro work. If I'm out for the small critters, and they aren't cooperating, I can switch over to my long lens and try for birds. The other thing is to be patient. I've had days when I thought it was going to be a wasted trip, but if I hang in there, I usually come away with something that makes the trip worthwhile.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography I do get a little tired of carrying 20 - 30 lbs or more of gear around, but it seems like every time I decide to carry only the essentials for my planned shooting, I miss a great opportunity.
I have always had a strap to connect my camera to black rapid connection as well as lense. Love the walk about style seeing what turns up keep up the good work the next corner could reveal an amazing shot
A relatable start! Many of us know the feeling of hoping for ideal light and ending up with a grey sky. To draw readers in further, could you describe the specific birds you're hoping to photograph at Barlow Common? Mentioning one or two target species would add anticipation. It might also be helpful to specify the Canon model for those interested in camera gear. Looking forward to hearing about your experience!
Many thanks for your feedback, that's very helpful. This is a bit different from my usual style of content, where I share more photo tips etc. Could I ask if you are a photographer.. and if so, what level of experience? Thanks again.
Hi Paul I don’t comment much but have seen you around in the field a few times, great videos paul keep them coming. Barlow Common! I haven’t been there for years even though it’s quite close to where I live, I always felt it was managed for butterflies. Many of my friends go there at certain times for just that, butterflies and Moths. I don’t know what you think? I love the fact you keep it real, thanks for that.
Never trust a weather forecast or a wet fart! Went out local this morning, most fields harvested so no deer but loads of crows and rabbits and a fox too made my day. Good luck my friend, tomorrow is another day.
Hi Paul. I had a mobile phone in my right hand pocket. I was using a 7d mkii which must have knocked against the phone and the camera fell to the ground. Fortunately it fell on grass and wasn't damaged at all. I no longer carry anything in said pocket.
Ahh since I can't travel and do all my photography in the backyard where my family has a crazy garden, this is basically what happens to me minus the walking. Woodpeckers calling, woodpeckers flying past. Hawks calling, hawks flying past. Birds playing peekaboo in the trees. Honestly surprised I ever get photos of birds, but sometimes they take pity and perch on a streetlight. Not my favorite look, but beggars can't be choosers.
It was nice of them to name a nature reserve after me, even though I've never been there. It always seems dead at this time of the year, when the birds have finished breeding, and the vegetation, is often at its densest.
@PaulMiguelPhotography Around Barden reservoir above Bolton Abbey. My brother used to work for the estate, they've been struggling with numbers for a few years now. Think they should get some lynx and red deer and go eco tourism
Honestly mate great video and such an honest video aswell shows the hardest times not ever shoot goes to plan It really does suck when you travel and plan a day out and the weather and wildlife is against you but sometimes you have to work with it and I definitely know that feeling and it does suck sometimes but you are out in the wildlife getting shots when other people are at home waiting for better weather, The best condition's are the ones you are in not you're house so good on you, And yes one of my friends had the issue with his body falling off his lens as the strap has been on his right side and he had his wallet in his pocket and it somehow held down the lens release button and fell off luckily it was okay but it does suck I've never had the issue but my body and lens is bigger and my strap is higher up.
I've also notice this year has been horrible for wildlife so much stuff that I usually see and hear just hasn't been as popular even like magpies and blue tits theres not as many as there should be this year which is disappointing
I've had the camera falling off as well with a sling strap, four times. At first i thought it was because of the Mieke EF-RF converter, so i replaced it with a Canon one and the same thing happened last week. I came to the same conclusion in that the release button must somehow being pressed, but that in itself wouldnt be enough as the camera then has to rotate by quite a lot. Honestly, i'm wondering if the camera is somehow just becoming detatched in one go rather than unlatched then rotating. I use a wrist strap now attached to the camera body.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography As you explain in the vid, it's the converter that's the issue or the cameras connection to the converter. I had an extender permanently attached for months on my older 90D, with no problems. I then use the same lens with the R camera+converter, and it falls off. As it detaches at the camera itself, and given that i've tried two different makes of converters.. to me it points to some kind of securing issue at the camera side. Again though, i'm convinced that the button isn't being pressed against, because it would need to be pressed and rotated, pretty much at the same time.
Typical nature reserve where the set up is for the benefit of the birds not photographers. Good to know they are their even if they are hard to snap. These reserves do provide a good resource for birds and macro.
