Beginner Birder Toolkit | My Camera, Bird Photography Gear, and What I Use in the Field

In this Beginner Birder Toolkit episode, I talk about the camera gear I use for bird photography and how it fits into my birding workflow.

I go over the camera I currently use for photographing birds, why it works for the kind of birding I do, and how it handles subjects that move, stay distant, or show up in challenging light.

I also cover the other pieces of gear that help make bird photography practical, including tripods and supporting equipment that make field photography steadier and more efficient.

This video is meant for beginner birders who are thinking about getting into photography without feeling like they need expensive or complicated equipment to start.

#BirdPhotography #BeginnerBirder #BirdingGear #WildlifePhotography #BirdingToolkit

Links to products discussed in the video, plus some other items I use and recommend. Please note, some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel!

Nikon Z6iii with FTZ II Adapter
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3P0XED2
Adorama (plus added value): https://prf.hn/l/OqapOnN/

This is actually a good deal, accessories included for the same price I paid for body only.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4s6HO8j
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/Vx5naWL/

Sigma 150-600mm 5-6.3 Contemporary DG OS HSM Lens for Nikon (Since making this video I have upgraded this lens ONLY for video making purposes! Still recommend.)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4s8TGGW

Quick Release Clamp, Arca-Swiss Compatible that I use on my BlackRapid.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kRPtVD

Extra long (& cheap!) Arca-Swiss Plate I added to my Camera Lens:
Amazon: PU-150 150mm Lengthened Universal Quick Release QR Plate https://amzn.to/3ZUyus8

Computer Monitor for Photo Editing:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aALysY

EasyCover Camera Case for Z6iii
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aMKEZ5

LensCoat Hoodie Lens Hood Cover (Large)
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/3PqZdOY/

New version----BlackRAPID Sport X eXtra Comfort Single Camera Strap
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rycDCR

BlackRapid Double Breathe Camera Harness
Amazon: https://amzn.to/46Shbfa

New version - BlackRapid Double X eXtra Comfort Dual Camera Harness
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/RlAbJep/

BlackRapid Camera Safety Tether II (I should use this more!)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/47azE6L
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/DLDGVoY/

RØDE VideoMic GO II Helix
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OxJ2uS
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/EJDAElo/

Microphone DeadCat for RODE VideoMic GO On-Camera Microphone
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tTglbP
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/9OkNq5a/

DJI Mic 2
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rBsrFa
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/EJdvwXL/

GoPro HERO12
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4b8rspW
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/9OROExx/

GoPro Media Mod
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4s6oEiK
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/J0vdjn41XzaW/

Selfie Stick with Detachable Bluetooth Remote for iPhone
Amazon: https://amzn.to/40tVqi6

Anker Zolo Power Bank
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sciyh9

FirstPower EN-EL15c Batteries 2-Pack and USB Dual Charger
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aOrQsi

SMALLRIG Folding Tool Set
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aUaevv
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/y8M8JML/

SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (I woke off of this since my Mac Mini only has a 512GB hard drive)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/40ybEqp
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/q3jOZkE/

Delkin 512GB CFExpress Type B 4.0 Memory Card
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3N2Z7Z3
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/BJGvXbw/

BENFEI CFexpress Type B Card Reader (cheap and works great)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/477L8YC

Anker SD Card Reader (works on your phone, too!)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cvyV3R

Dummy Battery for D500 & Z6iii so you can attach to a power pack while doing long video recording, instead of draining your battery
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kVZsJC

Sirui VA-5X Compact Video Fluid Head
B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1828768-REG/sirui_va_5x_video_head.html
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/QL1AOjz/

LowePro Flipside 400 AW III Camera Backpack
B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1624863-REG/lowepro_lp37352_flipside_400_aw_iii.html
Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/vwaQX5v/

00:00 Intro
00:30 Nikon D5600
00:54: Nikon D500
08:46: Nikon Z6iii
9:00: Sigma 150-600 Lens
13:37: Accessories

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