As a wildlife photographer, I've been pondering the relentless advancement of camera technology. We've seen incredible leaps in image quality, resolution, and features, but I can't help but wonder if we're reaching a point of diminishing returns. The Canon R5 Mark ii, while impressive, doesn't feel as groundbreaking as the jump from DSLR to mirrorless. It makes me question whether the pursuit of the latest and greatest gear is truly necessary or if it's more a triumph of marketing over actual photographic needs. Perhaps it's time we shift our focus from the equipment to the photographer behind the lens. The true essence of photography lies in our artistic vision, our connection to nature, and our ability to capture the fleeting beauty of the wild. It's not the camera that makes the difference, but the photographer's eye, patience, and dedication. So, let's resist the allure of endless upgrades and embrace the "good enough" camera. Let's focus on honing our skills, deepening our understanding of the natural world, and expressing our unique perspectives through our photography. After all, the most powerful tool we have is not the camera in our hands, but the passion and creativity within us. 📸 TRANSFORM YOUR PHOTOS Wildlife Toolkit → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/wildlife-toolkit/ Canon R5 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r5-profiles/ Canon R6 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r6-profiles/ Presets & Profiles Bundle → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/presets-profiles/ 🎓 LEARN & CONNECT 1-on-1 Zoom Call → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/call-will/ Free eBooks → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/ebooks/ 🔥 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Fuel Basil the Land Rover → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/basil-gas/ Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/c/WillGoodlet 🛠 GEAR & SOFTWARE Some of the links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Gear I Use → https://willgoodlet.com/gear/ Music for my videos → https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/9nwkkm Topaz Photo AI (30-Day Free Trial) → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/topaz-photo-ai/ DXO Photolab Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-photolab-free-trial/ DXO PureRAW Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-pureraw-free-trial/ 🌍 LINKS Website → https://willgoodlet.com Photo Locations → https://willgoodlet.com/locations/ 😎 ABOUT ME My name is Will Goodlet. I am a wildlife, landscape and astro photographer working in the African Safari business. I spend my time exploring the dusty roads of Africa with my Land Rover, Basil. I've been taking photographs for 40 years, first in Hong Kong, where I grew up and later to follow my dreams of a life photographing Africa. #wildlifephotography #canon
the TRIUMPH of marketing over NECESSITY (and why I cancelled my Canon R5 Mark ii)
I'm looking for forest landscapes in the Woodbush Forest Reserve, South Africa. 📸 TRANSFORM YOUR PHOTOS Wildlife Toolkit → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/wildlife-toolkit/ Canon R5 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r5-profiles/ Canon R6 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r6-profiles/ Presets & Profiles Bundle → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/presets-profiles/ 🎓 LEARN & CONNECT 1-on-1 Zoom Call → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/call-will/ Free eBooks → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/ebooks/ 🔥 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Fuel Basil the Land Rover → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/basil-gas/ Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/c/WillGoodlet 🛠 GEAR & SOFTWARE Some of the links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Gear I Use → https://willgoodlet.com/gear/ Music for my videos → https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/9nwkkm Topaz Photo AI (30-Day Free Trial) → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/topaz-photo-ai/ DXO Photolab Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-photolab-free-trial/ DXO PureRAW Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-pureraw-free-trial/ 🌍 LINKS Website → https://willgoodlet.com Photo Locations → https://willgoodlet.com/locations/ 😎 ABOUT ME My name is Will Goodlet. I am a wildlife, landscape and astro photographer working in the African Safari business. I spend my time exploring the dusty roads of Africa with my Land Rover, Basil. I've been taking photographs for 40 years, first in Hong Kong, where I grew up and later to follow my dreams of a life photographing Africa. #landscapephotography #canon
The TRUTH About Finding the 'Perfect' Shot
Is the Canon R5 Mark II irresistible for wildlife shooters and should you upgrade? Today I have to decide for myself whether to keep my original R5 or upgrade to the R5 Mark ii. 📸 TRANSFORM YOUR PHOTOS Wildlife Toolkit → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/wildlife-toolkit/ Canon R5 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r5-profiles/ Canon R6 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r6-profiles/ Presets & Profiles Bundle → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/presets-profiles/ 🎓 LEARN & CONNECT 1-on-1 Zoom Call → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/call-will/ Free eBooks → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/ebooks/ 🔥 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Fuel Basil the Land Rover → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/basil-gas/ Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/c/WillGoodlet 🛠 GEAR & SOFTWARE Some of the links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Gear I Use → https://willgoodlet.com/gear/ Music for my videos → https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/9nwkkm Topaz Photo AI (30-Day Free Trial) → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/topaz-photo-ai/ DXO Photolab Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-photolab-free-trial/ DXO PureRAW Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-pureraw-free-trial/ 🌍 LINKS Website → https://willgoodlet.com Photo Locations → https://willgoodlet.com/locations/ 😎 ABOUT ME My name is Will Goodlet. I am a wildlife, landscape and astro photographer working in the African Safari business. I spend my time exploring the dusty roads of Africa with my Land Rover, Basil. I've been taking photographs for 40 years, first in Hong Kong, where I grew up and later to follow my dreams of a life photographing Africa. 00:00 Canon R5 Mark ii 00:42 Don't Need this Camera on Safari 01:38 Lens Ecosystem & Competitors 03:55 Autofocus 05:17 Eye Control 06:25 Frames per Second 06:50 Buffer 08:01 Heat 09:19 Sensor 11:08 Bit Depth 11:43 Metering Improvements 12:52 Pre-Capture 14:12 Practicality of Design 16:03 Batteries 17:38 Grips & Older Battery Compatibility 18:54 Pricing 19:40 Conclusion #wildlifephotography #canon #canonr5
Deciding on the Canon R5 Mark II for wildlife (not a review)
📸 TRANSFORM YOUR PHOTOS Wildlife Toolkit → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/wildlife-toolkit/ Canon R5 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r5-profiles/ Canon R6 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r6-profiles/ Presets & Profiles Bundle → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/presets-profiles/ 🎓 LEARN & CONNECT 1-on-1 Zoom Call → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/call-will/ Free eBooks → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/ebooks/ 🔥 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Fuel Basil the Land Rover → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/basil-gas/ Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/c/WillGoodlet 🛠 GEAR & SOFTWARE Some of the links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Gear I Use → https://willgoodlet.com/gear/ Music for my videos → https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/9nwkkm Topaz Photo AI (30-Day Free Trial) → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/topaz-photo-ai/ DXO Photolab Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-photolab-free-trial/ DXO PureRAW Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-pureraw-free-trial/ 🌍 LINKS Website → https://willgoodlet.com Photo Locations → https://willgoodlet.com/locations/ 😎 ABOUT ME My name is Will Goodlet. I am a wildlife, landscape and astro photographer working in the African Safari business. I spend my time exploring the dusty roads of Africa with my Land Rover, Basil. I've been taking photographs for 40 years, first in Hong Kong, where I grew up and later to follow my dreams of a life photographing Africa.
I moved my ENTIRE LIFE to photograph African Wildlife in SNOW
📸 TRANSFORM YOUR PHOTOS Wildlife Toolkit → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/wildlife-toolkit/ Canon R5 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r5-profiles/ Canon R6 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r6-profiles/ Presets & Profiles Bundle → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/presets-profiles/ 🎓 LEARN & CONNECT 1-on-1 Zoom Call → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/call-will/ Free eBooks → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/ebooks/ 🔥 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Fuel Basil the Land Rover → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/basil-gas/ Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/c/WillGoodlet 🛠 GEAR & SOFTWARE Some of the links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Gear I Use → https://willgoodlet.com/gear/ Music for my videos → https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/9nwkkm Topaz Photo AI (30-Day Free Trial) → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/topaz-photo-ai/ DXO Photolab Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-photolab-free-trial/ DXO PureRAW Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-pureraw-free-trial/ 🌍 LINKS Website → https://willgoodlet.com Photo Locations → https://willgoodlet.com/locations/ 😎 ABOUT ME My name is Will Goodlet. I am a wildlife, landscape and astro photographer working in the African Safari business. I spend my time exploring the dusty roads of Africa with my Land Rover, Basil. I've been taking photographs for 40 years, first in Hong Kong, where I grew up and later to follow my dreams of a life photographing Africa.
Sorry for being away so long
It's been a long time away from the channel, luckily for me, Venus Optics reached out about reviewing the Laowa FF ii 90mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer 2X Macro which forced me to jump back into action. Apologies for being away so long and I hope to start publishing more content as we transition into our new house, area and life (this is still going on though). If you want to support the channel pick up your lens here: https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/laowa-90mm-f2-8-2x-macro/ 📸 TRANSFORM YOUR PHOTOS Wildlife Toolkit → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/wildlife-toolkit/ Canon R5 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r5-profiles/ Canon R6 Colour Profiles → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/canon-r6-profiles/ Presets & Profiles Bundle → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/presets-profiles/ 🎓 LEARN & CONNECT 1-on-1 Zoom Call → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/call-will/ Free eBooks → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/ebooks/ 🔥 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Fuel Basil the Land Rover → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/basil-gas/ Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/c/WillGoodlet 🛠 GEAR & SOFTWARE Some of the links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Gear I Use → https://willgoodlet.com/gear/ Music for my videos → https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/9nwkkm Topaz Photo AI (30-Day Free Trial) → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/topaz-photo-ai/ DXO Photolab Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-photolab-free-trial/ DXO PureRAW Free Trial → https://willgoodlet.com/recommends/dxo-pureraw-free-trial/ 🌍 LINKS Website → https://willgoodlet.com Photo Locations → https://willgoodlet.com/locations/ 😎 ABOUT ME My name is Will Goodlet. I am a wildlife, landscape and astro photographer working in the African Safari business. I spend my time exploring the dusty roads of Africa with my Land Rover, Basil. I've been taking photographs for 40 years, first in Hong Kong, where I grew up and later to follow my dreams of a life photographing Africa. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:42 Laowa 90mm on Safari 01:15 What's Different? 02:37 Construction & Features 04:58 Focusing 06:01 Manual Lens 06:31 Flare 06:44 Bokeh 06:53 Magnification 07:26 Image Quality 08:30 Usability 11:41 See You Out There #photoinspiration #wildlifephotography #photography
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 Macro 2X Review by Wildlife Photographer
FIND THE FREEWLL FILTERS HERE: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/versatile-magnetic-filter-system-k2/reft/13493183/willgoodlet 😎𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗘 My name is Will Goodlet. I am a wildlife, landscape and astro photographer working in the African Safari business. I spend my time exploring the dusty roads of Africa with my Land Rover, Basil. I've been taking photographs for 40 years, first in Hong Kong, where I grew up and later to follow my dreams of a life photographing Africa. #FreewellK2 #K2 #shorts
Unboxing Freewell K2 Magnetic Filters System
More and more I find that it's not the camera and lens that matter in wildlife photography. It's something much rarer. It's patience. The ability to stay, wait, be alert for that single decisive moment. 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 👉🏻 Check out the Wildlife Toolkit - remove the guess work and learn to use a structured workflow and custom profiles to make beautiful images. https://bit.ly/WildlifeToolkit 📸 Canon R5 Colour Profiles: Improve the colours from your R5 with custom profiles. https://bit.ly/R5_ProfilesV3 📸 Canon R6 Colour Profiles: Improve the colours from your R6 with custom profiles. https://bit.ly/R6_Profiles ☎️ Book a One-on-One Zoom Call: https://bit.ly/Call_Will 🎁 Buy Basil some Diesel: https://paypal.me/WillGoodletPhoto 🎥 Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WillGoodlet 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦 🌍Website: https://willgoodlet.com 🛒 Colour Profiles : https://bit.ly/R5_ProfilesV3 📗FREE eBooks: https://courses.willgoodlet.com/ 🎵 I get my music here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/9nwkkm 👍 I use Topaz DeNoise to remove noise 30 Day Free Trial: https://bit.ly/DenoiseAI 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you want to support the channel please think about using the links below: 📸 Cameras main camera - https://amzn.to/3ZngV11 second camera - https://amzn.to/3JSjH90 vlog camera - https://amzn.to/3FXB9aZ vehicle camera - https://amzn.to/42LeQ1Y 360 camera - https://amzn.to/3ZmR3Te ✅ Lenses main lens - adorama.rfvk.net/QOR4No second lens - https://amzn.to/3lHc7WQ astro lens - https://amzn.to/3lIMLYB macro lens - https://amzn.to/3FZ3v4w favourite lens - https://amzn.to/40GlHIi macro TS lens - https://amzn.to/3FZKCP2 favourite landscape lens - https://amzn.to/3lNPsb8 🧳 Accessories camera bag - adorama.rfvk.net/15aRW9 video head - https://amzn.to/3TTwKLK main tripod - https://amzn.to/40GPWi1 second tripod - https://amzn.to/3nrxdc4 filter kit: https://amzn.to/3nrxdc4 recommended card for Canon R5 - https://amzn.to/3lSp8gg recommended cards for Canon R6: https://amzn.to/40rLV1w recommended card reader - https://amzn.to/3zk8YPy 💾 Software Denoise - https://bit.ly/DenoiseAI Sharpening - https://www.topazlabs.com/sharpen-ai/ref/538/ Resizing - https://www.topazlabs.com/gigapixel-ai/ref/538/ Video enhancing - https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-video-ai/ref/538/ Video editing - https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/sa/products/davinciresolve/studio Catalog - https://www.idimager.com 😎𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗘 My name is Will Goodlet. I am a wildlife, landscape and astro photographer working in the African Safari business. I spend my time exploring the dusty roads of Africa with my Land Rover, Basil. I've been taking photographs for 40 years, first in Hong Kong, where I grew up and later to follow my dreams of a life photographing Africa. #wildlifephotography #animals #leopard
The most important thing in Wildlife Photography is?
African Wild Dog fighting with a hippo in the Okavango delta Botswana 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 👉🏻 Check out the Wildlife Toolkit - remove the guess work and learn to use a structured workflow and custom profiles to make beautiful images. https://bit.ly/WildlifeToolkit 📸 Canon R5 Colour Profiles: Improve the colours from your R5 with custom profiles. https://bit.ly/R5_ProfilesV3 📸 Canon R6 Colour Profiles: Improve the colours from your R6 with custom profiles. https://bit.ly/R6_Profiles ☎️ Book a One-on-One Zoom Call: https://bit.ly/Call_Will 🎁 Buy Basil some Diesel: https://paypal.me/WillGoodletPhoto 🎥 Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WillGoodlet 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦 🌍Website: https://willgoodlet.com 🛒 Colour Profiles : https://bit.ly/R5_ProfilesV3 📗FREE eBooks: https://courses.willgoodlet.com/ 🎵 I get my music here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/9nwkkm 👍 I use Topaz DeNoise to remove noise 30 Day Free Trial: https://bit.ly/DenoiseAI 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you want to support the channel please think about using the links below: 📸 Cameras main camera - https://amzn.to/3ZngV11 second camera - https://amzn.to/3JSjH90 vlog camera - https://amzn.to/3FXB9aZ vehicle camera - https://amzn.to/42LeQ1Y 360 camera - https://amzn.to/3ZmR3Te ✅ Lenses main lens - adorama.rfvk.net/QOR4No second lens - https://amzn.to/3lHc7WQ astro lens - https://amzn.to/3lIMLYB macro lens - https://amzn.to/3FZ3v4w favourite lens - https://amzn.to/40GlHIi macro TS lens - https://amzn.to/3FZKCP2 favourite landscape lens - https://amzn.to/3lNPsb8 🧳 Accessories camera bag - adorama.rfvk.net/15aRW9 video head - https://amzn.to/3TTwKLK main tripod - https://amzn.to/40GPWi1 second tripod - https://amzn.to/3nrxdc4 filter kit: https://amzn.to/3nrxdc4 recommended card for Canon R5 - https://amzn.to/3lSp8gg recommended cards for Canon R6: https://amzn.to/40rLV1w recommended card reader - https://amzn.to/3zk8YPy 💾 Software Denoise - https://bit.ly/DenoiseAI Sharpening - https://www.topazlabs.com/sharpen-ai/ref/538/ Resizing - https://www.topazlabs.com/gigapixel-ai/ref/538/ Video enhancing - https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-video-ai/ref/538/ Video editing - https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/sa/products/davinciresolve/studio Catalog - https://www.idimager.com 😎𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗘 My name is Will Goodlet. I am a wildlife, landscape and astro photographer working in the African Safari business. I spend my time exploring the dusty roads of Africa with my Land Rover, Basil. I've been taking photographs for 40 years, first in Hong Kong, where I grew up and later to follow my dreams of a life photographing Africa.
Hippo vs Dog: Who wins?
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