Accesories for Wildlife Photography - That Actually Makes a Difference

Beautiful video. I never heard of the platypod extreme. Very helpful!

Hey Peter, you put together a great video with lots of valuable information. I use many of the techniques you use as well. I enjoyed the video I subscribed and mashed the like button. Greg

Wonderful video!! Great points and beautiful work!

My ground pod is either my bean bag or my rucksack. Of course at times I use my tripod with the Wimberly head at grund level.

Taking my lead from Simon Barnes ‘Be wild’, I’d suggest that the first accessory should be waterproof trousers. Don’t try lying down without them!

I use a Leofoto LS-223CEX and FotoPro E-6H low profile gimbal for getting shots at ground level. Much more versatile than a Platypod.

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Great tips!! The popup hide and the guille are my favourite for nature photography.

What Camera Gear do You use?

This is a very well intended video and I sincerely appreciate it, but your voice tone is so monotone that I had a hard time watching it all the way through. Please just add a little bit of suttle background music so that the video is not boring. I say this respectully and I hope you find my opinion usefull.

Good advice, so l subscribed!

When I saw you lying on the ground towards the end of this video my first thought was, 'He obviously doesn't live in tick country.'

Good video mate

One of the best videos I have seen which talks about doing your home-work for photography...Great work peter ...Keep coming with such great videos !! You are incredible

Thanks. I would like a platypod Extreme. I have the leofoto LS365CEX tripod with the PG-1 gimbal. It was the best bang for the price. (Edited) I used the link you provided for the platypod and was shocked. Rather pricey for the material and such. I then decided to check around and that vendor sure is making quite a markup. I see it listed for $149.00 US which is more reasonable than the $340.00 Canadian price from the amazon link. Going on my wish list for next year.

Skip the overpriced Platypod. Amazon's Decade plate is better and much less co$tly.

Q uestion...what are you sitting on? That's one of my biggest difficulties!

Good video. One suggestion: better than binos, as it is much lighter and smaller, is a monocular. I bought the Leica one which is very lightweight and fits easily in a small pocket.

one of my favorite accessories: a tiny camping chair that is lighter than my tripod. It is very small, but it can help on those cold winter days when I want to wait near a suspected den or popular kingfisher perch, or when I'm in a swampy area and the ground is mostly mud, as it keeps my butt off of the ground. I attach it to my backpack just like my tripod. I haven't used it that often - most of the time just sitting on the ground - but in the times I did, I'm very happy I have it. And it costs just 20 or 30 euros, so compered to a lot of other accessories it is very affordable.

I often just find a dark corner at the crotch of a tree overlooking a nice area and wait! The other day two fallow bucks jumped over a fallen tree about 5 meters from me and just strolled about. Silly me I didn’t even take any photos, just sat there watching them 😂 for me the stalk of the animal is as satisfying as the end result! No ghillie either, just muted earthy tones, and trade craft.

I'm curious why you have the gimbal with the adjustment knobs on the right side. I was always taught to put them on the left so if you have to adjust them while shooting you don't take your hand off the camera / shutter release. What is the benefit of them on the right?

Hi Peter. Thanks for a great video. What is the name of the ghillie blanket you used in the video And where did you buy it?

Good video and so good to see someone with real world knowledge giving advice that does not require buying a new global shutter camera, or a $6000 lens.

Great Tips - Thank You!!

Thanks Peter. Indeed, a very informative and useful video. I liked your idea of having a temporary hide. Also liked that way you explained wisely buying accessories that actually improves one's wildlife photography. Loved your video.

Very helpful and insightful recommendations, many thanks!

What camera is that

Thanks Peter for a great video! I found it very instructive ! So far I have been shooting mainly landscapes and sport, but I'm interested in having a go with widelife, as I already have the photo gear. Your video inspired me and following your advices I just purchased a cheap Buteo hide. I'll try this spring when wilde life gets more active here in north Europe. Just have to find a spot...first challenge!
By the way, I find your voice very clear and your pitch perfect for this kind useful video. The music adds some kind of senerity too.😉👍

Very good video and informative, Thank you😊 //KD

I am really impressed with your camera angles and b roll. Overall how you make your videos is very professional. Keep up the great work.

Great video. I like it. 😉 Thanks

Hi Peter thx for sharing your tips like the ground pod

very interesting video; allow me a suggestion: to make the speech easier to follow, fewer digressions would make it more focused on the topic, less long and easier to follow. That said, I completely agree with you and I understand what you mean when you talk about the beauty of nature