In this week's video, I take a deep dive into small bird photography using tthe Nikon Z8, 400 F 2.8 lens and Nikon's Pre Release Capture function. Exploring the feature settings, Nikon's Z8 auto focus performance, aperture, light, background, hide and camera set up, field techniques, JPEG limitations etc. If you're a wildlife photographer or considering starting out, this video is for you.
00:00 Introduction
02:29 Pre Release Capture
05:23 Field Technique
07:25 JPEG Limitations
09:56 Light Considerations
10:55 Aperture Considerations
12:38 Nikon Z8 Auto Focus Performance
13:45 Background Considerations
16:01 The Images
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Photography Equipment Used in My Videos:
Nikkor Z8
Nikon Z 14-30mm f4
Nikon Z 24-120mm f4
Nikon Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6
Nikon 400MM f2.8 FL ED and F mount TCs (1.4, 1.7,2.0)
Nikon 105mm MC 2.8
Sony RX 100V
Nikon D810 IR Conversion 720nm and 24-120mm f4
Benro Rhino FRHN@4C (Light, Tall and Sturdy Enough)
Vlogging:
Nikon Z8 and Sigma 1.4 ART (this video)
Amaran 100X and Lightdome 3 + 2 Neewer Light Panels + +
Osmo Pocket 3
DJI Mic 1/2