Bird Photography with a Manual Lens on Fuji X
In this video, I share my thoughts and experiences as I explore the world of bird photography with a 1970's manual lens (Asahi Pentax SMC Takumar 400mm f/5.6) on a modern Fuji X-T4 mirrorless camera. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:07 The Gear 02:32 Settings and Configuration 05:34 Lessons and Best Practices 08:08 Parting Thoughts 09:37 Slideshow This video in blog form: https://blog.roycruz.com/bird-photogr... Gear featured, mentioned, or used in making this video: Fujifilm X-T4: https://amzn.to/3HLdBFa K & F Concept M42 - FX lens adapter: https://amzn.to/3BcNnZP Fujinon XF 100-400mm: https://amzn.to/3uK8mlq Rode Wireless Go 2: https://amzn.to/3gE26TV Manfrotto MVH500AH: https://amzn.to/34VraU4

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