How you get SMOOTH & STEADY wildlife footage

Filming wildlife with a big zoom lens can be tricky – from handshakes, focus issues, and wind, to unwanted movements that can ruin your footage. If you're struggling with these common challenges in wildlife filmmaking, this video is for you! 📸🌿

In this video, I'll share some practical techniques, camera settings, and equipment that can help you overcome these obstacles and achieve stable, sharp, and professional wildlife footage. Whether you're dealing with shaky shots or difficult lighting conditions, these tips will make a noticeable difference in your videography.

From tripods and monopods to stabilization gear and focus techniques, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to improve your wildlife filming and get those perfect, smooth shots every time.

📸 Highlights:

🦅 Tips for stabilizing your shots with a zoom lens
🎥 How to avoid handshakes and focus issues
🌬️ Techniques for filming in windy conditions
📷 Camera settings and equipment recommendations for wildlife videographers

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GEAR LIST:

Cameras:
Sony FX3
Sony A7iii
GoPro11
Iphone 15 pro

Lenses:
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5,6-6,3 G OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Sony FE 2.0X Teleconverter Sony E-mount
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8G OSS Macro
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Tamron 17-28mm 2.8 Di III RXD for Sony E
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD for Sony FE
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E

Drone:
DJI Mini 3 Pro

Tripod
SIRUI CT-3204
SIRUI PH-10 gimbal head
Manfrotto 502 Fluid Video Head

Camera Bag:
Shimoda Action X40 v2 Black

Editing software:
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Lightroom

Music
Epidemic Sound
Artlist
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