Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
#wildlifedocumentary #documentary #filmmaking
Today, we are joined by Tania Esteban, a wildlife filmmaker who is guiding us on how to capture wildlife in more suburban and city landscapes, taking us on a deep dive into what you can find with just a little intuition, a camera, and a good zoom lens.
What wildlife have you spotted in your local area? Let us know in the comments.
What's in this video:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:18 Why this camera and lens – does it matter?
00:01:02 Planning and prep work – how do I choose a spot or set up a shoot?
00:01:50 What am I looking for?
00:02:08 Quick Tip for capturing wildlife
00:02:20 Unique Wildlife you can find in London
00:02:50 Being adaptable
00:03:20 Setting expectations
00:04:05 Filtration with the Canon RF 400mm F2.8
00:04:25 Conclusion at Serpentine Lake
00:04:50 Introduction to our night time animal
00:05:10 What am I looking for?
00:06:35 C50 in low light, what makes a good shot?
00:07:40 C50 Dual Pixel AF in low light
00:08:17 Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8
00:08:29 Composition or positioning
00:09:40 Top tips
00:10:30 Conclusion and take away notes
Tania's Kit:
Canon C50: wexphotovideo.com/canon-eos-c50-camcorder-3272735
Canon 100-300mm f2.8: wexphotovideo.com/canon-rf-100-300mm-f2-8-l-is-usm-lens-3095979
Canon 400mm f2.8: wexphotovideo.com/canon-rf-400mm-f2-8-l-is-usm-lens-1775046
⬇️ Kit list for this video: ⬇️
Sony FX3: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fx...
Sony FE 50mm f1.2 G Master: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe...
Sony FE 35mm f1.4 G Master: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe...
Sony FE 24mm f1.4 G Master: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe...
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#wildlifedocumentary #documentary #filmmaking
Today, we are joined by Tania Esteban, a wildlife filmmaker who is guiding us on how to capture wildlife in more suburban and city landscapes, taking us on a deep dive into what you can find with just a little intuition, a camera, and a good zoom lens.
What wildlife have you spotted in your local area? Let us know in the comments.
What's in this video:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:18 Why this camera and lens – does it matter?
00:01:02 Planning and prep work – how do I choose a spot or set up a shoot?
00:01:50 What am I looking for?
00:02:08 Quick Tip for capturing wildlife
00:02:20 Unique Wildlife you can find in London
00:02:50 Being adaptable
00:03:20 Setting expectations
00:04:05 Filtration with the Canon RF 400mm F2.8
00:04:25 Conclusion at Serpentine Lake
00:04:50 Introduction to our night time animal
00:05:10 What am I looking for?
00:06:35 C50 in low light, what makes a good shot?
00:07:40 C50 Dual Pixel AF in low light
00:08:17 Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8
00:08:29 Composition or positioning
00:09:40 Top tips
00:10:30 Conclusion and take away notes
Tania's Kit:
Canon C50: wexphotovideo.com/canon-eos-c50-camcorder-3272735
Canon 100-300mm f2.8: wexphotovideo.com/canon-rf-100-300mm-f2-8-l-is-usm-lens-3095979
Canon 400mm f2.8: wexphotovideo.com/canon-rf-400mm-f2-8-l-is-usm-lens-1775046
⬇️ Kit list for this video: ⬇️
Sony FX3: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fx...
Sony FE 50mm f1.2 G Master: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe...
Sony FE 35mm f1.4 G Master: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe...
Sony FE 24mm f1.4 G Master: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe...
👏 Follow us: 👏
Instagram: instagram.com/wexphotovideo
Facebook: facebook.com/wexphotovideo
💡 More from Wex:💡
Wex Blog: wexphotovideo.com/blog
Wex Photo Video: wexphotovideo.com
