Testing Out 600mm Lens on Birds of Prey at RSPB Marshside

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In this video I'm heading to the West Lancashire coast for test out my new 600mm F4 lens. This is a piece of kit I've been looking to buy for some time, so I had to pick the perfect location for the first test!
The Ribble Estuary is one of the most important winter feeding grounds in the British Isles, and the perfect spot to photograph a range of visiting and resident wildfowl. There's also a healthy raptor population in this area, so there's always a chance of spotting Hen Harriers, Marsh Harriers, Merlin, Peregrines, Kestrels and various owls.
See how I go on testing out the new lens at RSPB Marshside in Southport, and stick with us to the for a bonus session at the end of the day on the lookout for the amazing Barn Owl.
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@graemehogg4465 2 года назад

Hi Si another quality vid mate barn owls were fantastic tad jealous of your 600 mate, but you are right you can't beat a quality prime.Hired a 500 5.6 for the Moto GP at Silverstone and the images are different class. I swapped my D500 for the Z6II ten months ago and don't regret it its just question of waiting for the glass but F mount lenses are not to shabby. If its good enough for Mr Hilmer its good enough for me. Look forward to more 600 images Si. Take care stay safe. 📷 👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Graeme, i got the Z6ii and love it. Keeping the D500 as a spare body as its a great camera too. Loving the new glass, all the best, Si 👍🏼

@aynsleycooper365 2 года назад

"...any time spent outdoors is not wasted" - So true. Nice glass, Simon, if too rich for my blood. Great images, and we like your reviews, carry on. I saw Morten Hilmer with the Z9 pre release review from Svalbard recently, now that's kit envy. Best to you all.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Aynsley, yeh I saw Morten as well. Made me cringe though seeing that Z9 and the 180-400 with no protection on being used on the ground !!😆🙄

@aynsleycooper365 2 года назад

@@simoneardley Nice to have a Nikon Pro Rep. to clean your kit, too! Lucky there are no Polar Bears in Southport...

@JohnCooper-jl5nt 2 года назад

I always love your videos Simon so natural in style it’s like your talking to me personally really enjoyed it

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it mate👊

@michaelsaltsman7550 Год назад

i totally agree top videos

@SkylarkFields 2 года назад

Wow, that was worth waiting for! Really enjoyed this one! Great work!

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed the film and thanks for watching👍🏼

@martinfoy5167 2 года назад

Bloody hell simon , Some excellent photography skills there 👌 & the Raptors and the owls just finished it off 👏👏 what no fig rolls 🤭👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Martin, yeh we had a few figs with the brew mate😆

@ButtudamachanelBtdsUb1 2 года назад

Very good friend 🙏❤️❤️

@antonoat 4 месяца назад

Great stuff Simon, a 600mm f4 is a game changer but it does require some effort, lol.

@stephenmoon4196 2 года назад

I recently moved from the Panasonic G9 with a 400mm prime to the Nikon Z7ii and the 70-200 f2.8 and a 500mm f5.6 PF prime. The Nikon is markably sharper and I'm blown away with both lenses. I'd recommend a move to the Z system Simon

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Stephen, done it already mate and pretty impressed so far although I'm having to remortgage to buy a CFExpress card!!😆😆

@leemanton3169 2 года назад

Another great vlog Simon, I really enjoy watching your content, helps me to learn. Also thanks for the advise recently on the Jack Pyke Rannock jacket, got a xxl and it fits like a glove 😁

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Nice one Lee, I wear mine all the time and thanks for supporting the channel 👍🏼👊📷

@richardhutchings921 2 года назад

Absolutely smashing, Simon. I love it.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Richard 👍🏼

@mitchangelo7254 2 года назад

Barn owl for the win . Nice

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheerrs Mitch

@jamesclifford3401 2 года назад

Another great vlog Simon, all your hard work pays off again, the photos of the owl on your post, which you set higher, worked a treat.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers James, its surprising how they gravitate to a post only a bit taller than the rest 😀👍🏼 Thanks for watching pal👀

@touchedbynature5445 2 года назад

Brilliant Video Simon, Beautiful Photographs, Love The Barn Owl. Many thanks for sharing.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Youre welcome, thanks for watching 👀📷

@peterbowler6524 Год назад

As always very entertaining . Thank you.

@simoneardley Год назад

Thanks Peter👍🏼

@chrislindsay5814 2 года назад

Simply stunning images of the Barn Owl Simon....Beautiful colours and composition! Truly inspirational! Thank you 😊

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Chris and thanks for the compliments👍🏼👊

@marellacoyle6999 2 года назад

Lovely vid Simon, all great shots and I particularly love the Barn Owl shots, amazing.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Marella, Barn Owls are a stunning bird aren't they👌🦉

@stevecolwill9761 2 года назад

Wow, that’s what I call a belting day out, Simon! Glad you’ve got the big f4 now, it will make such a difference to low-light situations as you proved with the barnie shots at the end. 🦉👍🏻

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Yeh, youre not wrong there. Its a bit of a beast but like you say the trade off is worth it Steve📷👍🏼👌

@neilalmond9354 2 года назад

Stunning Barn Owl shots, Simon, I'm so envious.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Neil 👍🏼

@RichardBirchett 2 года назад

Cracking stuff Simon, love it when days like that happen! Never the norm but when it does it makes up for the no show days! But like you said a day in nature even without a camera is not wasted effort! Top shots, that juv Merlin was lovely and Barney at the end, what a day👍! Love the big glass, miss mine already, best of luck with the Z6 Mk2. Cheers R 👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Richard, it was a cracking day mate. Bet you feel a bit lost without the camera at the moment but like you say you've plenty of work to keep you busy in your woodland. Lucky man, I'm envious. Looking forward to coming down sometime and checking it out!!👀👍🏼📷🌳🌲

@AndyJenkins999 2 года назад

Top video Simon and I think your bang on with the prime lens from my perspective I have a 600mm ultra zoom which has remained on 600mm for 98% of all the shots I have ever taken. Looks like a cracking location at the RSPB site. Superb photos and video footage. Cheers

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Andy, yeh were spoilt for good spots in this area and Autumn/Winter is a great time too. The extra reach is a big bonus when the birds are so far out too👀👍🏼

@remiboudreauartist8545 2 года назад

Stunning footage & images, absolutely beautiful way to spend the day !!

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Remi, it was a great day 📷👀👌

@robertlawrence7958 2 года назад

An absolutely beautiful set of barn owl images Simon. Spot on.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Many thanks Robert 👍🏼

@littlemike50 2 года назад

Nice work again Simon, I have just spent a wet week in Pembrokeshire not doing much photography but saw loads of stonechat's,luvem. Nice shots of yours and the barn owl shots where amaizing. All the best...

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Mike, thats a lovely part of Wales. Stonechats are great to photograph arent they👍🏼👀📷

@royparkes6182 11 месяцев назад

Another interesting video, i’ll certainly be paying a visit to rspb marshside thats for sure, hopefully be as lucky as you seeing some lovely raptors but the barn owls steal the show for me. Your so fortunate to have such good permissions 👌👏

@simoneardley 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Roy, the Barnies are pretty special for sure.

@bedfordlab 2 года назад

Fantastic mate..pls keep them coming a real inspiration...

@simoneardley 2 года назад

More to come Shaun, thanks for watching the channel!!👍🏼👊🏼

@thomastuorto9929 2 года назад

Enjoy your new lens. Not sure the VR2 is the light version. They had a VR2 before the FL version which is the lighter Florine type glass, if I'm correct. Nice owl photos, nice music. Not so nice vehicle noise. Should of over audiod it at home when you did your video editing. Happy shooting.

@gerardvincenot7573 2 года назад

Excellent,good job .

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Gerard👍🏼

@JohnFormstone 2 года назад

What a crackin day Simon! Fantastic images. I have the 500mm F4 Vr and to be honest I would quite happily get the non VR version as I find I hardly ever have to turn the VR on, due to the fact it's usually on a tripod or other solid support. Have fun with your new lens, I'm sure you will be putting it to good use. 👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks John, yeh I think the VR is a nice "to have" rather than a "must have". Good technique and support will usually see you right and the extra price was a big factor too!!😆👍🏼📷

@quarkyman1 Год назад

Them’s best Barn Owl shots I’ve sen in a long time Simon, cracking video.

@simoneardley Год назад

Thanks Michael 👍🏼🎄

@neilcole3406 Год назад

Wow those Barn owl shots, bloody amazing!

@robshipman7242 2 года назад

Stunning glass Simon and great shots . Keep up the great work .

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Rob, will do mate👍🏼

@andrewgilbertson5356 2 года назад

Brilliant. Thank you.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Glad you liked it Andrew, thanks for watching 👀👍🏼

@donwright3427 2 года назад

Nice nice nicer .

@BuckRogersLive 2 года назад

Cracking Simon ;-)

@CamillaI 2 года назад

Well a cracking day out Simon lovely to get the Merlin too such a rarity to photograph Awesome ! 👍😍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks, it was a belter of a day and like you say a real bonus with the Merlin.👍🏼

@AntSurviveTheNight 2 года назад

Geeze Simon that's some kit you've got there pal. Never seen monitors on cameras before. What a beautiful day to spend outdoors. Some cracking shots and the owls at the Just finished it off. Good stuff pal, cya on Loch Ken

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Ant, all the gear and no idea eh!!😆😆 Looking forward to it mate 👊🔥🛶

@janinymanwildlife4563 2 года назад

Amazing video😃lots of action there😃great stuff👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍🏼👀

@caledonianfoto3728 2 года назад

Great Video again Simon, Them Barn Owl photos are Stunning.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks for watching👍🏼

@j.kimmer1509 2 года назад

a nice treat to see the owls...

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Always a treat to see the owls, beautiful birds👍🏼🦉

@henrybrylowski1332 2 года назад

What a great day you had! Loved watching and a bit envious of that prime!👾 But, it is definitely out of my reach, maybe someday! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Henry, it was a cracking day mate with the owls as a bonus at the end 🦉👌

@Eigil_Skovgaard 2 года назад

The owl images towards the end were great. Also the slow motion video of the hovering bird from behind with the rotating wing movements. Always inspiring, Simon.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Eigil, days like this live long in the memory👍🏼

@richardmoult9781 2 года назад

Wonderful Barn Owl images ! , topping off a great video.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@markfisher1437 2 года назад

Merlin and Barn Owl shots bang on, great video really enjoyed watching.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Mark, it was a bit of a red letter day👍🏼👍🏼👌

@peterarras9668 Год назад

Amazing photo s so Nice to get al de good tips out off your video’s, thx for sharing it with us. 🙏🏼👌💯

@simoneardley Год назад

Cheers Peter 👍🏼📷

@andywhiteside16 2 года назад

Outstanding again Simon the owl shots are fantastic one day I will get some shots of owls that's my ambition but yes absolutely brilliant

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Andy, you keep plugging away and you'll get the shots you deserve!!👍🏼🦉

@digger360 Год назад

fantastic video ...i have to admire your dedication

@simoneardley Год назад

Cheers Digger 👍

@scotttilleyphotography 2 года назад

Fantastic video Simon, totally agree with regard to being outside. So to treat myself I'm giving myself a whole day to walk around somewhere new, not sure if I'll get anything but as you say never wasted! All the best mate👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Nice one Scott, always nice to have a "me" day!!! Also you might just stumble on that killer location. Have a great day!!😀👌

@GeoffCooper 2 года назад

Wow, some stunning footage there and a great day out you've had - I really enjoyed coming along through the video :) Also, that's a cracking lens you've got yourself - quite some reach on the D500! I got myself an older 400mm f/2.8 in the summer and while it's big and heavy (probably about the same as your 600mm) the image quality is absolutely stunning so I'm well pleased with it!

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Geoff, yeh chuffed with the primes. I know theyre heavy but while I'm still fit and able to lug em around I'll stick with em!!😆👍🏼 Thanks for watching 👊

@marksymonds8477 2 года назад

Another great video Simon and great shots of the owl.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Mark

@derricksalisbury7631 2 года назад

More great work 👏 new glass lucky chap

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Derrick 👍

@gordonpearson1265 2 года назад

Brilliant shots of the barn owl.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Gordon 👍🏼

@laurencebell8024 2 года назад

Great video Simon bit of a beast that lens i use Olympus m45 myself and the sharpness of there glass is amazing great footage of the barn owl keep them coming mate brilliant Loll 👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Laurence, yeh its a workout. More suited to hide work really but worth it for the image quality 📷🎥👍🏼

@seankirk333 2 года назад

👍just love the Barn owl, also love the Tawny owl for its classic call

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Sean, I have a lot more joy with Barn Owls that their Tawny cousin!!😆📷👀

@steviebye1 2 года назад

Superb.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@k.w.lwildlifephotography9091 2 года назад

Great video

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Keith 👍🏼👀

@adrianmoore4690 2 года назад

Another great video and nice shots

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Adrian👍🏼

@user-kk9cw 2 года назад

I think I’ve mentioned it before but it’s worth mentioning again your videos are always a great pick me up! Sat in my photography hide waiting for the birds to turn up and you’ve kept me entertained while I wait. Good luck with the 600mm.

@garywebster8355 2 года назад

Fantastic simon as always. Got some great shots of a merlin close up on lindisfarne.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the film. Hopefully you got some decent shots in the hide 👌📷👀

@laku4412 2 года назад

woooow, those barn owl shots are gorgeous!

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks👍🏼😀

@alanarmer8069 Год назад

Brilliant video Simon,I visited this site back in April 2022,never seen as much wildfowl ;can’t beat a Barn Owl 🦅🦅

@simoneardley Год назад

Nice one Alan, yeh on the right day its a cracking spot 👍🏼👀 Thanks for watching

@dlanska 2 года назад

Beautiful barn owl pictures. Nicely done.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching👍🏼😀

@martinpettinger 2 года назад

Loving your presentation Simon... enjoy the 600mm :-))

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Martin, the 600's gone unfortunately . Video to follow!!

@laurelb8372 2 года назад

Great video, enjoy that new lens, very nice. I use a Z7 and the 200-500 f mount, very impressed.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Nice one Ozi 👍🏼😀

@user-hc6tt2sv7m 2 года назад

Great job 👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thankyou

@27penmar 2 года назад

Love the Barn Owl shots at the end! That’s a perfect day right there! Makes me want to go out now! Pity this bloody Covid is stopping me🙄👍🏻

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Mark, yeh its a nightmare i bet if you catch it. Thanks for watching and get well soon 👍🏼👍🏼

@andrewmcfarlane8271 2 года назад

Cracking day out great captures

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Andrew👊

@mickbryan8908 2 года назад

Great video as usual. Got the Z6ii having traded up from a Z6. I love it and hopefully with the dual processors we’ll see some further improvements to the autofocus.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Hope so Mick. The 1.30 Firmware is already out. Really impressed so far👍🏼

@NickRno77 2 года назад

Hats off to you for lugging the 600 round, I remember first one I came across back in 2005 I couldn’t lift it ! I he. Nikon 500 F4, non from. Good lens but manageable. Great video and great images. Thanks for sharing.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Nick, love the new lens . Like you say theyre a bit thing to lug about but the sharpness is second to none!!

@Walkinginthewoods 2 года назад

Those Barn Owl shots at the end are on another level. That 600mm f4 looks pin sharp. Nice film Simon.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks, I know the primes are heavy but the images are tack sharp👀📷👍🏼

@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 2 года назад

Mint film and footage/ shots Si 👍👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Rick 👍🏼👊

@eddiek0507 2 года назад

Lovely Video Simon, You have a nice lens, I used to have a Sigma 150-500mm, but I sold it as I found it to be a bit too heavy for my liking. I loved the Merlin shot and especially the Barn Owl, they are beautiful birds...🙂👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Eddie, I've still got the Sigma 150-600mm contemporary. Its a great lens and really versatile👍🏼📷

@NikCan66 2 года назад

Always brilliant video and entertaining. Delighted that you got the 600mm f4 lens and best of luck 👍

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks for the support NikCan 👍

@NikCan66 2 года назад

@@simoneardley more than welcome

@nickclaytonphotography 2 года назад

Great vlog Simon, lovely captures of the Merlin & Barn Owl. How many times have we said "I'll just give it 5 minutes there just in case" to still be there 3 hours later or until the light has gone? 🤣 As you say, no time outdoors doing what you enjoy (whether successful or not) is time wasted. Keep up the good work. Best, Nick

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Nick, i say it all the time. The thing is, the amount of great shots that I've got after I should have left is ridiculous😆 If youre already there why not stay📷👀👍🏼

@johndoe-nh9sh 2 года назад

Juvenile merlin, nice one =)

@andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913 2 года назад

Great vlog Simon and an awsome bit of glass and yeh they're a bit of a beast i find i tend to use my 500mm f4 if i'm going to be situated in one place for a long time and use my 200-500mm 5.6 for faster stuff just for manoevrability i'm still using the d500 for now with a d7500 for a back up might trade the d7500 in for a mirrorless when the prices come down but for now i'm happy with my dslr's may get a mirrorless when they bring out a d500 version 👍📸

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Yeh i get what youre saying, the zooms are a lot easier to handhold and move around with. Situation dictates every time Andy, got the Z6ii and really impressed up to now .📷👍🏼

@gorila1958 2 года назад

Compliments to your video and music editing choice wonderful . excellent job Sir . Happy Shooting .

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Ricardo 👊🏼👍🏼

@vladepast4936 2 года назад

good job buddy!

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers for watching 👍🏼

@johntravena119 2 года назад

Beautiful shots of the barn owl! When I was a wee lad I use to go to a friend's house after school and some point in the day he'd say Let's go see the owl. We'd walk down to his barn out back. First of us through the barn door was the bravest! Shafts of sunlight would pour through the gaps in the siding, dust rising and falling. When our eyes acclimated to the light, 20' up sitting on a crossbeam would be the owl staring back at us.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Memories like that will never fade John. Thats what I find so special about this wonderful hobby. Luckily all those special moments we experience can also be caught on the cameras we use as well as in the mind 👍🏼👌🏼

@johntravena119 2 года назад

@@simoneardley Those were such happy carefree days! Recently bought a D300 and am eager to get back out in nature. Cheers!

@lensman5762 2 года назад

I have a Nikon D7200, with which I do ' wild life ' photography every once in a while. I mount my Nikon 300mm F4 AF-S with the D7200 in the 1.3X mode. The apparent field of view of this combo is the equivalent of a 595mm lens in FX format, and its operating at native F4. Since the camera uses only the very central portion of the lens coverage, the photographs are tack sharp from edge to edge. There are more ways to skin a cat than spending £11000 on a specialised lens which is actually a lot larger than my Astrographs that I use for deep sky imaging. Thank you for a great video, though.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

No way I'd be spending that on any lens. The 600 F4 is about 15 years old and cost less than 3K. Thanks for watching👍🏼

@TheAccidentalPhotographer 2 года назад

Lovely video - RE the 6ii I would say hold fire. Cracking camera and if its a second body for video you won't go wrong but for bird in flight stills it will be lacking compared to your D500. I would wait a while for the z9 tech to trickle down to the smaller bodies. The z6iii will almost certainly be great AF and they may even release the z50ii which may (if they don't release a dedicated DX z9 like the d500 was to the d5) have the capabilities you currently have in a mirrorless DX body

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks for the advice Kevin, i ended up getting the Z6ii so we'll see how it fares. Pretty impressed up to now and already had a new firmware update to tweak the AF

@TheAccidentalPhotographer 2 года назад

@@simoneardley glad you’re happy with it, I had the z6 and was really happy with it, moved to the z7ii as with a lack of long lenses I was cropping loads and really happy with it too. There will be a firmware 2.0 soon enough which should get more from the processors so I’m sure you’ll continue to be happy! Happy shooting!!

@pathogan4854 2 года назад

Brilliant video Si them geese made some noise coming in :) If you went 250 miles south west from your location you would be at birdwatch Ireland nature reserve ! very similar set up with the marshlands ! beautiful piece of glass ! a mate of mine has 1 ( i used to to say he,s compensating for something :)) ! but not his photography. ) The Barn owls what a delight I have yet to see 1 in the wild . Take care of yourself.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Pat, no shortage of geese round there. Love watching at this time of year on the marshes. 👀👀

@martinbyrne6643 2 года назад

Some great footage there of the sky dancers .

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Martin, they are a joy to watch👌👀

@FlyersNation98 2 года назад

Cracking shots of the barn owl here simon! As regards to getting a Z6 II, I'd say go for it. I do have a D500 as well and decided to add a Z6 II earlier this year and it was clearly a great decision. I can't say the Z is replacing the D500 because the latter is still the best tool for fast action stuff and quick AF. But the Z6 II do complement it very well and offers things we are all looking as wildlife photographers : silent shutter (such a treat when shooting birds of prey from close range), low light performances, possibility to review your images straight in the EVF, to zoom in your frame to fine tune your focus, focus peaking, less weight and compacity... There is a lot to like about mirorless cameras and even if the Z6 II is far from a perfect camera, it's well worth having a go at it. You can grab a used one for a decent price nowadays. And it works very well with F mount glasses. ther eis a learning curve for sure as they don't behave like classic DSLRs but it's worth getting into it ;)

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more, I bought one a couple of days after releasing this film and I must say I'm really impressed so far. Lots to learn and like you I'm keeping hold of the D500. Looking forward to getting to grips with it this winter👍🏼👀📷👌

@FlyersNation98 2 года назад

@@simoneardley Yeah, the grip makes a big difference. I have large hands and the naked body is rather tiny :) I already have the grip on my D500 as well and the feeling is much better. Enjoy your time with the Z ;)

@bivouacphotography4768 2 года назад

Nice V-log. Interesting to hear you comments on people moving to mirrorless. I've not long moved back from mirrorless (Sony) to DSLR (Nikon) after being a long-time Nikon shooter form the FM3a onwards. I am currently enjoying buying up some long lusted after f-mount/DSLR kit. A 600 f/4 is next on my list and either a D850 or a D6. I can be more than happy (forever) with a DSLR setup but I do appreciate the advantages of mirrorless. Each to their own. PS - love the reviews!

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks for watching, the only reason Ive gone to mirrorless is for the ease of transition from stills to video for the RU-vid channel. Im afraid the 600 F4 and 300mm F2.8 are having to be sold as they dont work as well on the Z series as the DSLR which is a bummer.

@klackon1 2 года назад

Cracking shots. I was trying to work out where you were when you saw the Marsh Harriers, but failed. I've spent a few hours at Marshside, mainly in the hides, but never seen any of the raptors. If you like photgraphing hares, go down Marshside Road from Marine Drive and just before the first houses on the nearside is a public footpath. Go through the gate and almost immediately on the left is a field where they like to congregate.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks for the heads up on the hares Pete 👍🏼

@cidron3843 2 года назад

Greetings from Thailand. Great owl stills!

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Cidron😀

@martyncarter1480 2 года назад

Z6ii is my wildlife camera great in low light. I use 200-500mm Nikon zoom with a 1.4x. Prime would be great it's on my list. Focus modes take some getting used to but once you do they are good. At local reserve taking barn owls I was still taking pictures when people using D500 and D850 had given up with poor light. Thing you will miss is the D500 dx crop.over full frame. Plus vibration reduction in the Z6ii . Video is very good in z6ii

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Martyn, i ended up buying one the other day. Initial thoughts are good, steep learning curve with the AF but really looking forward to getting to grips with it. Low light and video are the main plus points for me so should do the job nicely👍🏼👍🏼📷

@martyncarter1480 2 года назад

@@simoneardley I have to fine tune the F lenses for best results, hope you get on well with the Z6ii looking forward to the results you get.

@dust1415 2 года назад

Hi Simon Yes your right 600mm F4 is a cracking lens I had one for many years But as i got older used it less cos weight eventually selling it Try it with just a Mono pod great for moving around with it

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Yeh youre right its a lump and more suited to hide work. Will give the mono pod a try !!

@TonyHedges 2 года назад

I got a Z6III a few months ago and it's brilliant. I have had models such as D750, be and never tried video, but shooting in video is so easy and natural looking through the viewfinder. You will love it. Get an FTZ adapter.

@TonyHedges 2 года назад

That's Z6ii not Z6iii...

@Burtonupontrentrailwaystoday 2 года назад

Great video Simon

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Steven 😀

@colpage4030 2 года назад

Anothe cracking vlog mate

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Col

@HuFilms 2 года назад

Nice one Simon. I was using a 150-600 zoom and a Canon RF 800 f11 and I recently spotted a Sigma 500 f4 at a good price so I went for it. It's less convenient for sure but for stationary work where you're 'hiding out' it's the best option. Really enjoying this vid.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Nice one Hugh, it'd be nice if there was a 'one lens fits all' option wouldnt it!! My bank balance would look a lot healthier😆 Good luck with the new lens👊

@jfphotography69 2 года назад

I bought the Sigma 500mm f4 two years ago and the Sigma 1.4X TC. It's one fantastic piece of glass, use it with my D500 and D850, could not be happier. Also own the Nikon 200-500 f5.6, but the Sigma prime is in another league. Avoided the 600mm primes first do to price and second do to handling ability, since most of my shooting is hand held, and the Sigma 500mm f4 is easy to carry around without needing a tripod.

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Nice one, I would have gone 500 or 600 but the 600 came up first. Theyre not as versatile as the zooms but the image quality is certainly better. The barn owl shots I took were all handheld as it landed to the side of the hide!!!Typical eh😆📷👀

@Mark-Huigen 2 года назад

Bayou Josh uses the same gear and has run into the same issues your talking about. You should check out his channel, he's got some amazing bird and wildlife photography video's as well!

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks Mark, yeh I already follow him thanks. Good channel 👍🏼📷🎥

@KevinNordstrom 2 года назад

Hey awesome shots of that owl. Cheers mate, from a new sub 🍻

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks for the sub and glad you enjoyed it mate👍🏼😀

@stevstephan 2 года назад

Great video, keep it up :)

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Thanks for the visit, will do 👍🏼

@MrModerate_kane 2 года назад

I been looking for a 600 prime but I seem to only see full price glass.at present

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Yeh, I had to wait a while and I ended up going for an older non VR model but it does the job great with the right support and good technique. 👍🏼📷

@paulmiller7624 2 года назад

Wow fantastic merlin shot I've got my nikon 750d set up on my tripod taking photos of coal tits blue tits great spotted woodpeckers and six jays that visits the garden every day keep up the good work with your photos and videos I really enjoy them ,oh I almost forgot I was talking to my mum on the phone on Wednesday morning when I saw a sparrow hawk land in the tall trees at the back of my flat I mange to quickly take a photo before it flew off .

@amnaturephotography 2 года назад

Hi Simon, the z6ii is a belting little camera, I bought it for the wife, but have been using it a lot for video. The new AF firmware will trickle down from the z9. It will come down in price and is light and small. I mainly shoot in hd or occasionally 4k 30. I do use the atomos ninja 5 with it. I suggest hiring one for a weekend..

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Adam, i bought one mate!!😆Really like what I see so far and cant wait to give it a good go over winter. Should be awesome for video. I installed the latest firmware last night. 1.3 👍🏼👍🏼

@amnaturephotography 2 года назад

@@simoneardley cracking looking forward to seeing the results 👍

@paulbaldwin2290 2 года назад

Great video 👍can I ask what your using to cover camera and tripod in the beginning?

@simoneardley 2 года назад

Cheers Paul, it's a Tragopan ghillie blanket. There's a 5% discount code in the description. Great bit of kit, I use it all the time👀👍

@paulbaldwin2290 2 года назад

@@simoneardley Many thanks really enjoying your videos 👌👏👏

@k.w.lwildlifephotography9091 2 года назад

Can you share what focus settings you use on the d500 please

@simoneardley 2 года назад

It really depends on the subject Keith, always back button, AF-C is always on and 9 group for flight and moving subjects. Single point for static subjects. Nothing fancy really . Hope this helps

@k.w.lwildlifephotography9091 2 года назад

@@simoneardley what about release..do you st it on release focus or which priority and how about blocked af response 1-5