Dear Sony: 21 Change Requests for a7 a7R a9 Cameras Ryan Mense 2020-06-03 | While Sony makes some of the most advanced cameras in the world with the a9 and a7R series, there are still a number of things that could use fixing or be added via firmware update to make them even better for bird and wildlife photography. ↓↓↓Part 2: youtu.be/L1X8H6VB0iMVideos mentioned:Recall Custom Hold Setup youtube.com/watch?v=8Oo18VvUBkQZebras Setup youtube.com/watch?v=2XvEfaps1SU►Shirt made by Sleeping Owl Studio. Support a fellow bird photographer and talented illustrator:sleepingowlstudio.com►Sony a9B&H: bhpho.to/2XGXiU0 | Amazon: amzn.to/2XQuybm►Sony VG-C3EM Vertical Grip for a9, a7R III, a7 IIIB&H: bhpho.to/304AFeW | Amazon: amzn.to/2XYv3Aa►Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSB&H: bhpho.to/2pnPutc | Amazon: amzn.to/2ZAFf28►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gear0:00 Intro0:42 Fix the Delays2:07 Change Crop Mode While Cleaning Buffer3:13 Focus Point Limiter4:40 Allow Focus Point Change While AF-C Active6:13 Flexible Spot - XS7:33 'Shutter Controls AF' Added to Fn Menu9:38 2x Crop Mode10:47 Large Embedded JPEGs in Raw Files11:51 sRAW12:48 Faster Wake Time13:50 Remove Info Screen When Changing to C1, C2, C3 Modes16:06 Recall Custom Hold: Disable Stabilization17:34 Recall Custom Hold: AF-C Tracking Sensitivity17:55 Recall Custom Hold: Faster Activation18:33 Focus Distance Recall20:19 Custom Focus Ranges21:28 Reimagine Zebras for Stills23:17 Larger, Grippier Control Wheel24:02 Add Button Between AF-On and AEL25:23 Remove Lock From Mode Selection Dial26:20 Redesign Strap Lugs27:01 Bonus: A Request to Remain UnchangedWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that make me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Virginia rails after sunset! Coastal California bird photography Ryan Mense 2024-10-12 | I recently had some luck finding Virginia rails. The problem is they seem to only come out into the open after the sun is down...Gear Used►Wildlife Camerabhpho.to/3YkXaKnbhpho.to/403yo2Sbhpho.to/3NpBHtG►Vlog Camerasbhpho.to/4dJWClFbhpho.to/4dIV8bsbhpho.to/3ZYP8It►Binocularsbhpho.to/3Y33Mf5►Tripodbhpho.to/3A8iwBjbhpho.to/3XWkXPe►Backpackbhpho.to/3zMFtdnbhpho.to/48cTopJbhpho.to/489bZmK►Thanks for coming along! Please consider buying me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/ryanmenseWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
I’ve seen black oystercatchers take some splashes before but never really ride out a flow of water. Ryan Mense 2024-09-28 | ...
Whimbrels! Birding on the California coast Ryan Mense 2023-11-20 | I spent a morning with the whimbrels on the coast of Northern California. These shorebirds have quite a bit of personality, and you never really know what will happen next. From a photographer's perspective, I like how they are challenging enough to where usually you can’t just walk right into telephoto distance and get a shot, but they aren’t so difficult that it would take serious effort to eventually get something. Usually, just sitting in one spot and waiting for them to come to you is enough.►Main camera bhpho.to/41y5GEU►Vlog camera tinyurl.com/4kee4t7m►360 camera bhpho.to/40yIGEG►Best camera backpacks tinyurl.com/bdwjfaez►All the gear I use:ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Elephant seals fighting in Northern California - Canon R7 Ryan Mense 2023-08-12 | It’s molting season for the elephant seals, and besides shedding away their old fur and top layer of skin, some subadult males are honing their fighting skills before breeding season begins. Who won this round?
What a gem! Bird photography on the California coast Ryan Mense 2023-08-11 | This year, I moved to the coast of Northern California! While I’m still working on achieving my goal of spotting a whale from inside my home, I do, however, have direct access to some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes and the incredible wildlife that inhabits them via the Pacific Coast Highway. I took a short drive down to Pescadero in search of coastal birds to do some good ‘ol wildlife photography. Here’s what I saw...►Main camera bhpho.to/41y5GEU►Vlog camera tinyurl.com/4kee4t7m►Best camera backpacks tinyurl.com/bdwjfaez►All the gear I use:ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.Birds in order of first appearance: brown pelican, black oystercatcher, black turnstone, whimbrel, western gull, Caspian tern, killdeer, common merganser, great blue heron, least sandpiper, western sandpiper, belted kingfisher, osprey, great egret, green heron, turkey vulture
Western Gulls bathing in the Pacific - Canon R5 Ryan Mense 2023-07-30 | Western gulls nest in large colonies and have intricate forms of communication… but sometimes just a nip gets the point across.
American Pipit up close - Canon R3 Ryan Mense 2022-06-21 | Canon R3 Review for Filming Wildlife: youtube.com/watch?v=fJVp4IhdMPo
Using the Regular Photoshop Brush Instead of Cloning - Bird Photography Photo Editing Ryan Mense 2022-06-20 | No need to overcomplicate things. Sometimes all you need is the standard Photoshop brush to fix your wildlife images.►Gear I Useryanmense.com/gear►Thanks for watching! Please consider buying me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/ryanmenseWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Watch the talons! - Canon R3 Ryan Mense 2022-06-20 | Canon R3 Review for Filming Wildlife: youtube.com/watch?v=fJVp4IhdMPo
File Naming for Wildlife Photography and Videos Ryan Mense 2022-06-19 | This is how I’ve sorted my wildlife photography and videos. File naming is one of those deals where it can be a pain to go through and organize, but I’m always thankful when I need to find certain photos and videos for something later.Bird code guide carolinabirdclub.org/bandcodes.html►Gear I Useryanmense.com/gear►Thanks for watching! Please consider buying me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/ryanmenseWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
8K at 240 FPS? Yup! Topaz Labs Video AI Review Ryan Mense 2022-06-18 | ►Topaz Labs Video AI: topazlabs.com/topaz-video-ai/ref/329Topaz Labs are the developers of two highly popular photo editing tools, DeNoise AI and Sharpen AI. They also make one of the coolest pieces of video software with Video Enhance AI. This program allows me to increase the detail of my videos to the extent that it's like using a much more expensive lens. It can also upscale footage with surprisingly great results. In this video, you can see how the upscaled video looks better than the original! Lastly, it's quite convincing for adding more frames to the original footage so that it can be slowed down even further. It can turn 60 fps footage into 120 fps, or 120 fps into 240 fps, and it's more and more becoming a tool I rely on for my video work.This is not a sponsored video.►Gear I Useryanmense.com/gear►Thanks for watching! Please consider buying me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/ryanmenseWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.00:00 Introduction00:35 Enhancing Details08:51 Upscaling Clips18:01 Slowing Down Video21:16 Downsides
American Red Fox walks right in front of me - Canon R3 Ryan Mense 2022-06-17 | Canon R3 Review for Filming Wildlife: youtube.com/watch?v=fJVp4IhdMPo
Great Horned Owl is not happy! - Canon R3 Ryan Mense 2022-06-16 | Canon R3 Review for Filming Wildlife: youtube.com/watch?v=fJVp4IhdMPo
Short-eared owl in flight - Canon R3 Ryan Mense 2022-06-15 | Canon R3 Review for Filming Wildlife: youtube.com/watch?v=fJVp4IhdMPo
Canon R3 Long-term Review for Filming Wildlife Ryan Mense 2022-06-14 | ►Canon EOS R3B&H: bhpho.to/3zc9Int | Amazon: amzn.to/3twK2C4►Gear I Useryanmense.com/gear►Thanks for watching! Please consider buying me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/ryanmenseThumbnail photo by Hallie Dalyinstagram.com/dalywildlifeWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.—Night Owl by Broke For FreeFrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0Something Elated by Broke For FreeFrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0 USCraving Ending by Soft and FuriousFrom the Free Music Archive, CC0 1.0Traffic by Kai EngelFrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeodFrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0—00:00 Introduction00:53 Camera Design04:27 Battery Power05:12 Memory Cards06:51 Monitoring08:21 Video Quality11:42 Overheating12:40 Autofocus13:45 Stabilization15:07 Conclusion
Photographing Coyotes in Northern California Ryan Mense 2022-06-07 | 🎵 The Nunnery - Floating Garden thenunnerymusic.com
Day Trip! Filming Sea Otters at Moss Landing Ryan Mense 2022-06-02 | Sources and more informationen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elkhorn_Sloughgeorgiaaquarium.org/animal/southern-sea-otteryoutube.com/watch?v=OM6d1rIJVtcyoutube.com/watch?v=iQq3gD6eOy0parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30020ca.audubon.org/westernsnowyplover/about-western-snowy-plover►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gear►Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Day Trip! Filming Wildlife at Point Reyes Ryan Mense 2022-05-15 | forelk.org►Gear I Useryanmense.com/gear►Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Cute Sea Otter in Monterey Bay, California Ryan Mense 2022-04-24 | The endangered southern sea otter calls the central coast of California its home. #Shorts
An Evening With Short-Eared Owls Ryan Mense 2022-03-29 | Short-Eared Owls prowling a grassy field around sunset.Filmed on March 23, 2022 with the Canon EOS R3 and Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x lens. Camera support included the Cartoni Focus 12 fluid head and Cartoni Smart Stop CF tripod.►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gear►Thanks for watching! Please consider buying me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/ryanmenseWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Unboxing the Nikon 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and Z 9 Ryan Mense 2022-02-16 | What I'll be shooting with this week. If you have any questions about them I can try and figure it out while they're with me 🙂Nikon 400mm f/2.8 TC: bhpho.to/3Jp77fmNikon Z 9: bhpho.to/3rQtwMJ
Sony a7 IV Sample Video Ryan Mense 2021-10-22 | An evening out with the new Sony a7 IV and 200-600mm lens. Shot in 4K 60p with Bird Eye AF.Camera support included the Cartoni Focus 12 fluid head and Cartoni Smart Stop CF tripod.Read my full review here: petapixel.com/2021/10/21/sony-alpha-7-iv-review-the-best-camera-sony-has-ever-made-almost►Sony a7 IVB&H: bhpho.to/3GohYG3 | Amazon: amzn.to/30Inra2►Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSB&H: bhpho.to/2pnPutc | Amazon: amzn.to/2ZAFf28 ►Sennheiser MKE 400B&H: bhpho.to/3fNdWeD | Amazon: amzn.to/3GdRhn9►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Filming a Super Cute Red Fox! Wildlife Video Behind the Scenes Ryan Mense 2021-10-09 | Worth the wait? Yuuuuuuup!! Have you ever seen a red fox? ↓↓↓Watch in higher quality here: vimeo.com/ryanmense/filming-red-fox►Sony FS5eBay: http://ebay.us/awXasv►Atomos Shogun InfernoeBay: http://ebay.us/gRzMty►Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USMB&H: bhpho.to/3FqLtXb | Amazon: amzn.to/306bafj►Deity S-Mic 2 MicrophoneB&H: bhpho.to/38iuIPG | Amazon: amzn.to/36ab5GN►GoPro HERO10B&H: bhpho.to/3lxV4nf | Amazon: amzn.to/3iMa5Qn►Atlas Packsatlaspacks.com►Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 BinocularsB&H: bhpho.to/36LkUe8 | Amazon: amzn.to/32YgS1C►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Avian Reveries: Ruby-throated Hummingbird Ryan Mense 2021-09-02 | Speedy, spunky, squeaky — that’s the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. These small birds capture the attention of both birders and non-birders alike with their aerial acrobatics and constant fidgeting. While that’s plain to see, what I find most endearing about these hummingbirds is their constant attention and inquisitiveness to the big world they live in.Shot over the course of two evenings on August 27 and 29, 2021 in West-Central Wisconsin next to the Chippewa River.This video was recorded in 4K DCI with the Sony FS5 and Atomos Shogun Inferno. Slow motion is 4K 120. Video was finished in 2K DCI. I used the Sigma 150-600mm DG DN lens. Camera support included the Cartoni Focus 12 fluid head and Cartoni Smart Stop CF tripod.Avian Reveries: Green Heron youtube.com/watch?v=DaL7iuuu6KI►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that make me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Overheating Faster Than You Can Say 4K Ryan Mense 2021-07-27 | Vlogging with the Sony ZV-E10! Read my review: petapixel.com/2021/07/27/sony-zv-e10-review-small-simple-and-suffering-because-of-it ↓↓↓►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseDisclaimer: Sony loaned me the ZV-E10 for the purpose of my review and has been returned. I have not purchased it as of publication.Links may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Look At What the Atomos Shogun 7 Can Do Ryan Mense 2021-07-14 | Earlier this year, I filmed birds and wildlife with the Atomos Shogun 7 recording monitor hooked up to the Sony FX6. Here's some of the footage I captured narrated by my thoughts of the Shogun 7. ↓↓↓►Atomos Shogun 7B&H: bhpho.to/3eHcKt9 | Amazon: amzn.to/3efwxip►Sony FX6B&H: bhpho.to/3hm0PTh►Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSB&H: bhpho.to/2pnPutc | Amazon: amzn.to/2ZAFf28 ►Sony FE 2x TeleconverterB&H: bhpho.to/3babiNQ | Amazon: amzn.to/3q4Hhn2►Deity S-Mic 2 MicrophoneB&H: bhpho.to/38iuIPG | Amazon: amzn.to/36ab5GN►LensCoat Lens CoverB&H: bhpho.to/3205Wgh | Amazon: amzn.to/2xo3o2b►LensCoat LensHide 2B&H: bhpho.to/36TMUga | Amazon: amzn.to/3nFAkb7►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseDisclaimer: Atomos loaned me the Shogun 7 for the purpose of my review and has been returned. I have not purchased it as of publication.Links may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Sony FX6 Review for Birds and Wildlife — From an FS5 Owner Ryan Mense 2021-05-13 | ►Sony FX6B&H: bhpho.to/3hm0PTh►Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSB&H: bhpho.to/2pnPutc | Amazon: amzn.to/2ZAFf28►Sony FE 2x TeleconverterB&H: bhpho.to/3babiNQ | Amazon: amzn.to/3q4Hhn2►LensCoat Lens CoverB&H: bhpho.to/3205Wgh | Amazon: amzn.to/2xo3o2b►Atomos Shogun 7B&H: bhpho.to/3eHcKt9 | Amazon: amzn.to/3fcq87q►Deity S-Mic 2 MicrophoneB&H: bhpho.to/38iuIPG | Amazon: amzn.to/36ab5GNDisclaimer: Sony loaned me the FX6 for the purpose of this honest review and has been returned.►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
I’m Filming Cranes! Behind the Scenes Bird Wildlife Video Ryan Mense 2021-03-20 | It’s a lovely time of year when the Sandhill Cranes start falling out of the sky. They’re migrating up to the breeding ranges, which includes where I am in Wisconsin. In this behind the scenes, I’m taking you along for day one of filming a new video centering around my favorite bird, the Sandhill Crane.↓↓↓►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
The New Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master in 2 Minutes Ryan Mense 2021-03-16 | Here’s a quick overview of the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM that was just announced today. ↓↓↓- Sony’s 13th G Master lens- Sony’s first f/1.2 E-mount lens- 7.09 x 3.43 inches (108 x 87 millimeters)- 1 pound 11.4 ounces (778 grams)- 14 elements in 10 groups- 3 XA elements- Nano AR Coating II- 11-bladed circular aperture- Fluorine-coated front element- 4 XD autofocus motors- Minimum focus distance of 15.75 inches (0.4 meters)- 0.17x maximum magnification- Supports a1’s 30 fps with all AF capabilities- Focus ring, aperture ring, aperture de-click switch, 2 focus hold buttons, AF/MF switch►Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GMbhpho.to/2ODWGOj►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
MOVO GH600 Gimbal Tripod Head Review for Wildlife and Bird Photography Ryan Mense 2021-03-13 | Gimbal heads are a common piece of equipment amongst tripod-wielding wildlife and bird photographers. In this review, I take a closer look at the MOVO GH600 and let you know what I like and don’t like so much. ↓↓↓►MOVO GH600Adorama: adorama.rfvk.net/e44AVQ | B&H: bhpho.to/3cupwZq | Amazon: amzn.to/3bHM3DaThe GH600 featured in the video was supplied by MOVO at no cost to me. No further compensation or review stipulations were made.►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Sony a1 Review for Bird Photography: My Hands-on Experience With Alpha 1 Ryan Mense 2021-03-03 | I got my hands on the new Sony Alpha 1 and went out to find some bird friends. I tested Bird Eye AF, the 30 fps continuous shooting, autofocus performance with both 1.4x and 2x teleconverters on my trusty 200-600mm, S-Cinetone for wildlife video, and more. ↓↓↓► Sony Alpha 1Adorama: adorama.rfvk.net/QREx9 | B&H: bhpho.to/3osNoAU | Amazon: amzn.to/3ag3QPU►Sony VG-C4EM Vertical Grip for a1, a7S III, a7R IV, a9 IIAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/BXE6bJ | B&H: bhpho.to/2OhfbHU | Amazon: amzn.to/2NVuO88►Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/Kkyka | B&H: bhpho.to/2pnPutc | Amazon: amzn.to/2ZAFf28►LensCoat Lens CoverB&H: bhpho.to/3205Wgh | Amazon: amzn.to/2xo3o2b►Sony FE 1.4x TeleconverterAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/QV0Oz | B&H: bhpho.to/3d322uc | Amazon: amzn.to/33wM0pt►Sony FE 2x TeleconverterAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/Ao0b2a | B&H: bhpho.to/3babiNQ | Amazon: amzn.to/3q4Hhn2► Shimoda Explore 40 BackpackShimoda: shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/kL0n3 | B&H: bhpho.to/383kbGq | Amazon: amzn.to/2KqZgom► Shimoda Large DSLR Core UnitShimoda: shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/edKoX | B&H: bhpho.to/3qVs4q3 | Amazon: amzn.to/3qWSAPJ►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearDisclaimer: Sony loaned me the a1 for the purpose of this honest review and has been returned. I have not purchased it as of publication.Website: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that make me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Sony Alpha 1 Answered My Prayers 🙏 …Kinda (Added Features to the Sony a1) Ryan Mense 2021-02-27 | I asked, Sony answered. Here are nine welcome changes that the Sony a1 delivers. My Alpha 1 hands-on review for bird photography is currently in the works, but I thought I’d give y’all something to chew on in the meantime. ↓↓↓► Sony Alpha 1Adorama: adorama.rfvk.net/QREx9 | B&H: bhpho.to/3osNoAU | Amazon: amzn.to/3ag3QPU►Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/Kkyka | B&H: bhpho.to/2pnPutc | Amazon: amzn.to/2ZAFf28►LensCoat Lens CoverB&H: bhpho.to/3205Wgh | Amazon: amzn.to/2xo3o2b►Mode Dial Cap by Elfin Foundry: shapeways.com/product/GBTVWY9SQ/sony-alpha-mode-dial-cap►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that make me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Home: Cinematic Bird Wildlife Video featuring Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Ruddy Duck Ryan Mense 2021-02-12 | A new year and a new migration season. The Common Goldeneyes are returning home once again. This video showcases some of their quirky courtship displays as well as documents a few other beautiful bird species that gather in these same frigid cold winter waters. ↓↓↓Shot over the course of four consecutive evenings from January 31 – February 3, 2021 in West-Central Wisconsin on the Chippewa River. If you enjoyed the video, please share it!In order of first appearance: Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, Ruddy Duck.This video was recorded in 4K DCI with the Sony FS5 and Atomos Shogun Inferno. Slow motion is 4K 60 and 4K 120. I used the Sony FE 200-600mm lens both by itself and combined with the 2x teleconverter. Camera support included the Cartoni Focus 12 fluid head and Cartoni Smart Stop CF tripod. Let me know if you have questions in the comments below.►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Sony Alpha 1 for Wildlife Photography and Filmmaking Ryan Mense 2021-01-27 | They did it. They really did it. Bird eye autofocus has finally debuted on a Sony camera. This is the Sony a1. ↓↓↓I talk about all things Sony Alpha 1 that wildlife photographers and filmers should know including new features, specifications, and first impressions. Soon I’ll have a review unit in my hands so I wanted to get down my initial thoughts now on what I’m eager to test out. Let me know what you think about the camera in the comments below.► Sony Alpha 1Adorama: adorama.rfvk.net/QREx9 | B&H: bhpho.to/3osNoAU | Amazon: amzn.to/3ag3QPU►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that make me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
American Mink: Cinematic Wildlife Video Ryan Mense 2021-01-11 | Two weeks had passed since I last caught a glimpse of an American Mink down by the creek. That changed while on a dog walk, and later that day I was back with my gear ready to film. Recorded on December 30, 2020. ↓↓↓►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Atomos Ninja V Review for Wildlife Video (w/ Sony a7S III) Ryan Mense 2021-01-08 | The Atomos Ninja V is a great complement to the Sony a7S III and fixes some of the annoyances with that camera while adding ProRes RAW recording and more. Here's my review and plenty of sample footage after using the combination for a couple weeks of wildlife filming. ↓↓↓Supported cameras: atomos.com/cameras►Atomos Ninja VAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/xAaXA | B&H: bhpho.to/2KUuPaV | Amazon: amzn.to/2X4fp6r►Sony a7S IIIAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/DDBVq | B&H: bhpho.to/34DmiPC | Amazon: amzn.to/31re6RN►Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/Kkyka | B&H: bhpho.to/2pnPutc | Amazon: amzn.to/2ZAFf28►LensCoat Lens CoverB&H: bhpho.to/3205Wgh | Amazon: amzn.to/2xo3o2b►Manfrotto 502AH Pro Video HeadB&H: bhpho.to/2EmLv7J | Amazon: amzn.to/2YpWJio► Shimoda Explore 40Shimoda: shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/kL0n3 | B&H: bhpho.to/383kbGq | Amazon: amzn.to/2KqZgom► Shimoda Large DSLR Core UnitShimoda: shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/edKoX | B&H: bhpho.to/3qVs4q3 | Amazon: amzn.to/3qWSAPJ►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gear00:00 Intro00:37 Usability09:43 “Between the Trees”11:49 What I Liked16:01 What I Didn’t Like22:08 Wrap UpDisclaimer: Atomos and Sony loaned me the Ninja V and a7S III for the purpose of this honest review and have been returned. I have not purchased either of them.Website: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that make me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Between the Trees: White-tailed Deer Cinematic Wildlife Video Ryan Mense 2021-01-03 | Filmed in Wisconsin during the last days of 2020.↓↓↓►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that makes me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
My Favorite Bird Photos and What They Looked Like Before Editing (2020) Ryan Mense 2020-12-26 | Looking back at 10 (or 11, or 18…) of my favorite bird photography moments of 2020. I share what these images looked like before and after editing and some of the details behind them. ↓↓↓►Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/Kkyka | B&H: bhpho.to/2pnPutc | Amazon: amzn.to/2ZAFf28►LensCoat Lens CoverB&H: bhpho.to/3205Wgh | Amazon: amzn.to/2xo3o2b►Sony a7R IVAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/LegP3 | B&H: bhpho.to/32OY8iF | Amazon: amzn.to/36af318►Sony a7R IIIAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/mxoxD | B&H: bhpho.to/2BJBBbj | Amazon: amzn.to/2S38ibu►Sony a9Adorama: adorama.rfvk.net/rjRnd | B&H: bhpho.to/2XGXiU0 | Amazon: amzn.to/2XQuybm►Sony VG-C3EM Vertical Grip for a9, a7R III, a7 IIIAdorama: adorama.rfvk.net/NA2AO | B&H: bhpho.to/304AFeW | Amazon: amzn.to/2XYv3Aa►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that make me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Shimoda Action X70 Backpack Review for Wildlife Camera Gear Ryan Mense 2020-12-20 | The camera backpack market often ignores the needs of wildlife photographers and filmmakers. Our gear presents unique design challenges with the length and depth and weight that requires some real thought in managing it all. Unfortunately, it seems most companies care more about the surface-level styling of their backpacks rather than the function to lure in their customers. Shimoda is not one of those companies.In this Shimoda Action X70 review, I take a look at the backpack as well as the Extra Large DV Core Unit that I paired it with and report what I liked and didn’t like about using it.►Shimoda Action X70 and XL DV Core Unit (kit)shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/rkZ7RB&H: bhpho.to/2Uf1KYZ | Amazon: amzn.to/2JaKCBE►Shimoda Action X70 (backpack only)shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/rjLnQB&H: bhpho.to/36cLYmL | Amazon: amzn.to/3repo6R►Shimoda XL DV Core Unit (core unit only)shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/9vnWWB&H: bhpho.to/35OJk7X | Amazon: amzn.to/3pbbh0p►Shimoda Accessory Caseshimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/LAVQYB&H: bhpho.to/3kKSZk8 | Amazon: amzn.to/38f79Wc►Shimoda Panel Wrapshimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/xArEAB&H: bhpho.to/3rfh1rS | Amazon: amzn.to/38BH5oL►Shimoda Accessory Strapsshimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/edevDB&H: bhpho.to/3raGenr | Adorama: adorama.rfvk.net/Z0Ldq | Amazon: amzn.to/38qsBHW►Shimoda Rain Covershimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/P1RjXB&H: bhpho.to/38nEgYc►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that make me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.The Action X70 and XL DV Core Unit featured in the video was supplied by Shimoda at no cost to me. No further compensation or review stipulations were made.
Holiday Gift Guide for Wildlife Photographers (Not Cameras or Lenses) Ryan Mense 2020-12-15 | Five holiday gift ideas for wildlife photographers in the range of $25 to $500.↓↓↓► HotHands Hand Warmers (40 pack)Amazon: amzn.to/2W4cBFK► LensCoat LensSackB&H: bhpho.to/37gP9f4 | Adorama: adorama.rfvk.net/bR5b6 | Amazon: amzn.to/3gLImNo► Buckwheat hullsAmazon: amzn.to/3qHD3TQ► Vallerret Skadi Zipper Mitt PSPB&H: bhpho.to/3nkipXD► Shimoda Explore 40 (add coupon code HAGE10 for additional 10% off on Shimoda website)Shimoda: shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/kL0n3 | B&H: bhpho.to/383kbGq | Amazon: amzn.to/2KqZgom► Shimoda Explore 60 (add coupon code HAGE10 for additional 10% off on Shimoda website)Shimoda: shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/5Oge3 | B&H: bhpho.to/349mFlm | Amazon: amzn.to/37gCQiG► Shimoda Large DSLR Core Unit (add coupon code HAGE10 for 10% off on Shimoda website)Shimoda: shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/edKoX | B&H: bhpho.to/3qVs4q3 | Amazon: amzn.to/3qWSAPJ► LaCie Rugged BOSS External SSDB&H: bhpho.to/330ksbf | Adorama: adorama.rfvk.net/J5BbN | Amazon: amzn.to/2IPn2Kx►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that make me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
Sony Camera Flaw Fixed! Just What I Needed Ryan Mense 2020-11-17 | If the locking mode dial on Sony Alpha cameras bugs you as much as it does me, this little buddy is for you.↓↓↓►Mode Dial Cap by Elfin Foundry: shapeways.com/product/GBTVWY9SQ/sony-alpha-mode-dial-cap►My full gear list: ryanmense.com/gearWebsite: ryanmense.comFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmenseLinks may contain affiliate code that make me a small commission for any purchases. The cost of the item is always the same to you whether it’s an affiliate link or not.
