Accesories for Wildlife Photography - That Actually Makes a Difference

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In this video, I share what accessories for wildlife photography, will actually make you a better photographer, by changing your habits and shooting style. I don't cover all the accessories that a wildlife photographer could need. Only wildlife photography accessories, that I believe make a real difference in your photography. The lens I use in this video is the Tamron 150-600mm G2. Watch my review: • Tamron 150-600mm G2 Ho...
00:00 Introduction
01:11 This will make you predict where to find wildlife
04:01 Keeping the camera stable instead of relying on the camera
07:15 Get a lot closer to wildlife with this
11:21 This changed my photography - get low to the ground with your gimbal head
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Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2: geni.us/qhPgw1 (Amazon)
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Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber: geni.us/4XuDHnJ (Amazon)
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@peterbredahldam Год назад

The lens, I use in this video is the Tamron 150-600mm SP; here is my review of it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GjJEIVS8lIM.html

@nigelmadeley7798 Год назад

Taking my lead from Simon Barnes ‘Be wild’, I’d suggest that the first accessory should be waterproof trousers. Don’t try lying down without them!

@peterbredahldam Год назад

Hehe, you're right about that. 😀

@JorenVaes 10 месяцев назад

one of my favorite accessories: a tiny camping chair that is lighter than my tripod. It is very small, but it can help on those cold winter days when I want to wait near a suspected den or popular kingfisher perch, or when I'm in a swampy area and the ground is mostly mud, as it keeps my butt off of the ground. I attach it to my backpack just like my tripod. I haven't used it that often - most of the time just sitting on the ground - but in the times I did, I'm very happy I have it. And it costs just 20 or 30 euros, so compered to a lot of other accessories it is very affordable.

@peterbredahldam 5 месяцев назад

Yes, I have one of those as well for the hide. It is easy to carry, foldable, and can be used both for sitting on, or even as a primitive camera rest.

@d53101 3 месяца назад

I have one as well.

@douglascarrphotography 2 месяца назад

Hi Peter thx for sharing your tips like the ground pod

@peterbredahldam 2 месяца назад

You're welcome, Douglas :-)

@JJ-ef7lb 10 месяцев назад

I often just find a dark corner at the crotch of a tree overlooking a nice area and wait! The other day two fallow bucks jumped over a fallen tree about 5 meters from me and just strolled about. Silly me I didn’t even take any photos, just sat there watching them 😂 for me the stalk of the animal is as satisfying as the end result! No ghillie either, just muted earthy tones, and trade craft.

@MePrasad Год назад

One of the best videos I have seen which talks about doing your home-work for photography...Great work peter ...Keep coming with such great videos !! You are incredible

@peterbredahldam Год назад

Wow, thanks! I appreciate your kind works. Keeps me motivated for more videos 🙂

@blueplanetwithmycamera 3 месяца назад

Great video. I like it. 😉 Thanks

@WorldOfwilde 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Peter. Indeed, a very informative and useful video. I liked your idea of having a temporary hide. Also liked that way you explained wisely buying accessories that actually improves one's wildlife photography. Loved your video.

@peterbredahldam 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your feedback.

@jakesdewet3567 8 месяцев назад

Good video and so good to see someone with real world knowledge giving advice that does not require buying a new global shutter camera, or a $6000 lens.

@peterbredahldam 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the feedback. We can get a long way without buying a lot of stuff. Gear still matters, but not until we have mastered a whole lot of other skills, or make use of the accessories that so easily makes up for expensive gear. It it much more important to focus on what I cover in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v8UNEqVG5zQ.html

@tarjei99 Год назад

My ground pod is either my bean bag or my rucksack. Of course at times I use my tripod with the Wimberly head at grund level.

@peterbredahldam Год назад

A bean bag or your backpack is definitely also a valid option, however I feel that I lose a bit of the flexibility of movement, so I prefer a dedicated groundpod, but have also used the bag option from time to time.

@tarjei99 Год назад

@@peterbredahldam The bean bag dampende vibrations which is very useful.

@GiuseppeGessa Год назад

Great tips!! The popup hide and the guille are my favourite for nature photography.

@peterbredahldam Год назад

Thanks for the feedback. Agree, they open up a lot of opportunities for improving your shots.

@JoeyMorse-gh4jx 4 месяца назад

I am really impressed with your camera angles and b roll. Overall how you make your videos is very professional. Keep up the great work.

@peterbredahldam 4 месяца назад

Hey Joey. Thanks a lot for the feedback, much appreciated. I try to make the videos as professional as possible, even though it takes much longer. I hope I will be able to keep it up, and hopefully make videos more often as well :-)

@Wildlifevideopicture 5 месяцев назад

Very good video and informative, Thank you😊 //KD

@peterbredahldam 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome. Thank you for the feedback :-)

@frankb4793 8 месяцев назад

Great Tips - Thank You!!

@peterbredahldam 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome

@lloydstuartm.d.5625 Год назад

Beautiful video. I never heard of the platypod extreme. Very helpful!

@peterbredahldam Год назад

Thanks for your feedback. I'm still learning about all this video production stuff, so I really appreciate your comment. The Platypod is very handful indeed, and flexible compared to "frying pan" style groundpods, so it is a pleasure to Platypod.

@Al60ish Месяц назад

very interesting video; allow me a suggestion: to make the speech easier to follow, fewer digressions would make it more focused on the topic, less long and easier to follow. That said, I completely agree with you and I understand what you mean when you talk about the beauty of nature

@peterbredahldam Месяц назад

Thanks @Al60ish I am trying to find out whether a script would help me with fewer digressions and make the videos more consice. I think it will and I haven't found my "final" video style yet. But I am currently heading for shorter videos but hourly more of them. This one was very unscripted. Thanks for the feedback :-)

@andrewrschaffer8123 Год назад

Wonderful video!! Great points and beautiful work!

@peterbredahldam Год назад

Thanks for your feedback, Andrew.

@peterkumble4093 8 месяцев назад

Very helpful and insightful recommendations, many thanks!

@peterbredahldam 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome

@gregwilsonnaturephotography Год назад

Hey Peter, you put together a great video with lots of valuable information. I use many of the techniques you use as well. I enjoyed the video I subscribed and mashed the like button. Greg

@peterbredahldam Год назад

Thanks, Greg. It means a lot to me work your feedback. And thanks for subscribing.

@neilcole3406 Год назад

Good advice, so l subscribed!

@peterbredahldam Год назад

Thanks for the sub!

@kerry5586 10 месяцев назад

Good video. One suggestion: better than binos, as it is much lighter and smaller, is a monocular. I bought the Leica one which is very lightweight and fits easily in a small pocket.

@peterbredahldam 10 месяцев назад

Great tip, thanks for sharing.

@e.dargenty6563 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Peter for a great video! I found it very instructive ! So far I have been shooting mainly landscapes and sport, but I'm interested in having a go with widelife, as I already have the photo gear. Your video inspired me and following your advices I just purchased a cheap Buteo hide. I'll try this spring when wilde life gets more active here in north Europe. Just have to find a spot...first challenge! By the way, I find your voice very clear and your pitch perfect for this kind useful video. The music adds some kind of senerity too.😉👍

@peterbredahldam 5 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot for your feedback. It means a lot to me. Good luck with the hide. I have plans for sitting in a hide this weekend as well.

@JaredDoyle76 Год назад

I use a Leofoto LS-223CEX and FotoPro E-6H low profile gimbal for getting shots at ground level. Much more versatile than a Platypod.

@peterbredahldam Год назад

That would work as well. It seems flexible and low profile as you mention :-)

@andymok7945 11 месяцев назад

Thanks. I would like a platypod Extreme. I have the leofoto LS365CEX tripod with the PG-1 gimbal. It was the best bang for the price. (Edited) I used the link you provided for the platypod and was shocked. Rather pricey for the material and such. I then decided to check around and that vendor sure is making quite a markup. I see it listed for $149.00 US which is more reasonable than the $340.00 Canadian price from the amazon link. Going on my wish list for next year.

@peterbredahldam 11 месяцев назад

Yeah, that seems rather pricey. I’m redirected to the UK site, which says £146 and the US site says $149. Just make sure you get the Platypod Extreme which has a little bigger base

@solar-e-bike-touring-europe Год назад

👍subscribed

@peterbredahldam Год назад

Thanks, Theo

@SNiPER604 9 месяцев назад

Hi Peter. Thanks for a great video. What is the name of the ghillie blanket you used in the video And where did you buy it?

@peterbredahldam 8 месяцев назад

It's a Tragopan bought at their own store.

@johnlindseyphotography1704 Год назад

Good video mate

@peterbredahldam Год назад

Thanks 👍Much appreciated.

@johnlindseyphotography1704 Год назад

@@peterbredahldam very welcome. Just found your channel

@peterbredahldam Год назад

@@johnlindseyphotography1704 Great, hope to see you around in the comment thread in another time 🙂

@johnlindseyphotography1704 Год назад

@@peterbredahldam are you on social media pal?

@peterbredahldam Год назад

@@johnlindseyphotography1704 You can find me here: facebook.com/PhotographyRawOnline and twitter.com/DamPhotography

@snow3017 9 месяцев назад

I'm curious why you have the gimbal with the adjustment knobs on the right side. I was always taught to put them on the left so if you have to adjust them while shooting you don't take your hand off the camera / shutter release. What is the benefit of them on the right?

@peterbredahldam 8 месяцев назад

Hi, First of all, I'm sorry for the late reply. I use a zoom lens, and I think that the gimbal gets a little in the way if I have to zoom if it is on the left side. But the advice with having it on the right side for a prime lens makes a lot of sense, as you can react faster.

@MYMOTOLIFE 4 месяца назад

Gimbal and camera/lens needs to be balanced so that there’s no need to lock the gimbal. Lenses have a zoom ring or manual focus ring where you need to have access with your left hand. So the gimbal knobs should be on the right side.

@snow3017 4 месяца назад

@@MYMOTOLIFE I've only used them with my big prime lenses, so this has never been an issue. with my zooms i am always hand holding . nice to get the different perspective.

@snow3017 4 месяца назад

@@peterbredahldam I've only used them with my big prime lenses, so this has never been an issue. with my zooms i am always hand holding . nice to get the different perspective.

@TheBroacher Год назад

When I saw you lying on the ground towards the end of this video my first thought was, 'He obviously doesn't live in tick country.'

@peterbredahldam Год назад

I do live in tick country, hehe. And they sometimes carry diseases, but with mosquito repellant I don't get them as often. I also check for them after each trip. And by the way, the video was shot in the early spring before ticks are active in Denmark. So you are right at the time of shooting no ticks around 😃

@syedhussain3857 Год назад

What Camera Gear do You use?

@peterbredahldam Год назад

I use a Nikon Z 6 ii and a D810 as the camera bodies, for the other gear, I have included links in the description.

@ChrisJHintonphotography 6 месяцев назад

What camera is that

@peterbredahldam 6 месяцев назад

I shoot mainly on a Nikon Z6II, but for many videos I use the Nikon Z6 II for recording, so I use the Nikon D810 for "stand-in" or model.

@MrFirstdance2000 10 месяцев назад

Q uestion...what are you sitting on? That's one of my biggest difficulties!

@peterbredahldam 10 месяцев назад

If I’m in a hide I use a lightweight camping chair. Not too comfortable but it will do the trick :-)

@MrFirstdance2000 10 месяцев назад

@@peterbredahldam I was sitting on my 3 pronged torture chair this morning...I have to find another answer!! Thank you for your reply!

@Kellysher 6 месяцев назад

Check out the walkstool. I have both the shorter and taller one, and use the smaller one the most. It’s really portable. Comfortable enough to sit while using my monopod to get action shots of herons and egrets catching fish!

@formermpc10 10 месяцев назад

Skip the overpriced Platypod. Amazon's Decade plate is better and much less co$tly.

@peterbredahldam 10 месяцев назад

Haven’t tried it but thanks for the tip :-)

@e.dargenty6563 6 месяцев назад

Well mate, I'm not sure if the Decade plate is stable enough if you're using a gimbal head along with a 4 kg 600 mm lens. The Decade is pretty much the same size as the Platypod Ultra and I can tell you that it is definitely not stable enough to handle such heavy gears. The Extreme Platypod is larger and more stable. An alternativ if you are broke is to make one of your own with some plank.👍😉

@lacayoj Год назад

This is a very well intended video and I sincerely appreciate it, but your voice tone is so monotone that I had a hard time watching it all the way through. Please just add a little bit of suttle background music so that the video is not boring. I say this respectully and I hope you find my opinion usefull.

@peterbredahldam Год назад

Hi Jamie, Thanks for the feedback and the respectful tone of giving the feedback. Much appreciated. I'm still quite new to creating RU-vid videos and still learning. Will add some music in the next videos for sure and test how it works.

@alangeorgebarstow Год назад

@@peterbredahldam Good afternoon, Peter. I have to say that I disagree. I find your voice very pleasant and soothing, and your skill at explaining what you are doing is excellent. In addition I do not like videos that have loud and intrusive background music, which I find detracts from the enjoyment of the visual spectacle. This video is top-notch in so many ways. You have found a new subscriber. I also have Nikon equipment (in my case a D500 with a Nikkor 200-500 lens) and I use a gimbal head on a Manfrotto tripod (I have an ancient version of the 190, and I know what you mean about those tiresome screw-locks on the legs. My new tripod is an 055). Seeing you using that Platypod Extreme has me wanting one. Many thanks and keep up the good work. 👍🏻

@peterbredahldam Год назад

@@alangeorgebarstow thanks for the feedback, and much appreciated. Great to hear different opinions about the way I present things. I would hate to "run" in any direction because of just a single opinion, so if it's nice to hear what you think. I what to experiment a bit in the upcoming videos to find a way that is both entertaining and still true to the way I am as a person. I have an idea of wanting to do this a bit differently in the future, so please continue to give me feedback. In video just as in photography, feedback is one of the best ways to learn. Thanks again :-)

@kerry5586 10 месяцев назад

@@peterbredahldam Please so not add background music! So many videos are unwatchable because of the background music! Any with background music I just switch off.