Bird Photography with the Nikon 600mm F4 Z TC | Photographing Bitterns on location | Nikon Z9

Hey Guys! So the kick off the new year I recently (and rather excitingly) took delivery of my own brand new Nikon 600mm f4 Z TC and couldn't wait to get it out into the field for some photography! One of the projects I've been focusing on lately is working with Bitterns close to home, with the birds often being shy and distant, it was the ideal time for a first real test of the 600mm. I love bitterns and it's so great to see them flourishing again in the UK, rather amazing when you think only a few decades ago this was far from the reality, but with huge areas of reedbed having been restored they have a safe haven once again, and who can resist getting out and watching these amazing birds stalk around through the water and disappear with their incredible camouflage! The 600mm has certainly been awesome to have already, the focus is rapid, the built in TC a game changer for fast action moments with wildlife and meaning no need to keep un-mounting and remounting the lens in less than ideal conditions as we wildlife photographers often are... I worked with the new 2.0 TC as well and found it to still focus fast and efficiently, offering a rather handy way to get extreme focal lengths if needed (one of those headshots was made at 1200mm!). If you have any questions about the new lens be sure to drop them below and I'll be more than happy to answer them, I won't be doing a full review on the lens for a year, until Ive had the chance to really stress test it in all kinds of conditions and shoot many many thousands of images to be sure of its consistency. Something I know I'm going to have a lot of fun doing! If you are thinking of picking up one of these beauties you can grab one here... https://tidd.ly/3BJRVIl I'd be really interested if there are any UK subjects you'd like to see me go after with the 600mm or even without it? And what lenses are you looking forward to seeing in the Nikon Z line? I know many will be keen to see the 200-6000 when it turns up! Oh and I know some of you will ask... the mini tripod I'm using is a new addition, its a rather handy little hihat style set of legs from Manfrotto, perfect for long lens work close to the ground or when you don't want to take up all the space in a hide! https://tidd.ly/3jh5qJO As always guys thanks for watching! If you're not already subscribed it really does help when you do, so please click that bell Icon and drop me a like! You can of course see more of my work over on Instagram ‪@TomMasonPhoto‬ or check out my website for more https://tommasonphoto.com If you are interested in learning form me on a more 121 basis, I am now taking more bookings for my online sessions. You can find out more on my website here https://tommasonphoto.com/?page_id=33... As always guys I'll be around in the comment for any questions about the video and all things wildlife photography related and until the next one... Get out and enjoy your wildlife photography! Cheers, Tom In my bag : (UK affiliate links help me fund the channel and cost you nothing) Fjallraven Kajka 55 - My new outdoor/camera backpack! https://www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/b... Lowepro Whistler 450 AW II - ( My Travel Bag of choice) wex.pxf.io/e1aYmr Nikon Monarch HG 8x30's - Simply love these. wex.pxf.io/Vxg71A Nikon Z9 : wex.pxf.io/EE274P Nikon Z8 : wex.pxf.io/Oez7PQ Nikon 600mm f4 Z TC (My new super tele) : wex.pxf.io/RGK7e9 Nikon 300mm 2.8 VR II (My all time favourite lens) : (Link for 120-300mm as VR II no longer in production) : wex.pxf.io/K0g7Qn Nikon 70-200 : wex.pxf.io/raRY7Q NIkon 135 1.8 Plena : wex.pxf.io/qzVY7y Nikon 35mm 1.4 G : (Modern Z equiv wex.pxf.io/GKE7vk ) Nikon 1.4 TC : wex.pxf.io/zxRY7M Nikon SB-700 : wex.pxf.io/EE2734 Spare battery : wex.pxf.io/Oez7jN Gitzo Mini Traveller : wex.pxf.io/4G2X1Z Gitzo Systematic : wex.pxf.io/MAg7JK Gitzo Gimbal : wex.pxf.io/7adz2y Petzl Headlamp https://amzn.to/2LX80SW G-tech external drives https://amzn.to/2Yil63y Macbook 12" https://amzn.to/2ZBQ57e Rocket Blower ( I'd get this one) http://tidd.ly/8d6a3ab4 I also carry a trusty Gitzo Tripod, either my 4 series systematic or a 2 series traveller #Nikon600mm #wildlifephotography #birdphotography