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Hi Lee, when I'm taking photos I'll either have the camera on a gimbal or fluid head. I will also use a camera strap, with either option they will be connected to the lens collar. That way the lens mount doesn't get any strain on it and the camera mount isn't damaged. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

Hi Mark, yes w kingfisher that size would be something to see I think. Really pleased you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

Hi Richard, thanks very much,yes it's nice to reach the 5000 mark, thanks very much for subscribing. Yes it is Slovenian Bears we are going with, fingers crossed we see as many bears as you did. So looking forward to the trip. You're right bears are a bit thin on the ground in Essex. Thanks for getting in touch. All the best Steve.

Hi Steve I am pleased to hear that you are with Slovenian Bears. I can not recommend them highly enough. In my opinion, the package is very good value for money with excellent accommodation, 3 meals per day and 3 x 6 hour sessions in the Brown Bear hides. You will be well looked after by Miha (the business owner), Lenart (one of the other guides) and Hana (who cooks, serves and drives!) Although it is not included in the package price, I would also recommend the reflection pool hide at Mlakar’s Guesthouse, both evening and morning (Miha charged us only 30 euros per session, somewhat lower than the website price). I had exceptional views/photo opportunities of Hedgehogs, Red Squirrels, Hawfinches, Willow Tits and commoner woodland birds …. plus a very brief sighting of a Stone Marten. If you want any other tips or advice, please ask. Have a good trip! Richard

@@richardchew1767 Hi Richard, sorry I haven't replied earlier but I've been tied up photographing bears! Absolutely awesome, we have seen so many cubs, males and females. Yes all the staff here are wonderful, what a great set up. We were able to include the reflection pool hide in the package and that's been brilliant too. UA-cam video to come. All the best Steve.

@@SteveHedgesPhotography Excellent Steve! I knew you would enjoy it and I am so pleased that you are getting some good results. Your video will doubtless bring back memories of my own recent trip.

Hi , you won't be disappointed with the Z8 it's an awesome camera. I am actually using Lexar professional XQD cards (210mb/s) for slot one and they work well with the Z8 and then Lexar SD XC v60 II Lexar professional for slot 2 (250 mb/s) All the best Steve.

Hi Nirmal, thanks very much. Yes I'm so looking forward to seeing the bears. Fingers crossed they show up. Yes lots of kit to carry but it should be worth it. Thanks for commenting, all the best Steve.

Thanks very much Roger, yes fingers crossed. Cheers Steve.

Thanks very much Mark, much appreciated mate. Yeah so looking forward to the trip. Fingers crossed we see some bears. Cheers Steve.

@@SteveHedgesPhotography Look out for Jonathan they are a bit sporadic but apparently they have trail cameras everywhere and dump you in the nearest hide . Good luck don't get eaten.

Thanks very much Steve, yes pleased to have reached the 5000 subscribers. Yes can't wait to see the bears. Fingers crossed we get to see them. All the best Steve.

Thanks very much Steve, much appreciated. Cheers Steve.

Thanks very much, yes very pleased. So looking forward to the trip. Fingers crossed we see the bears. Cheers Steve.

Hi Rob, thanks for the info, I didn't know that. Yes it could prove to be very handy. Yeah I'm really looking forward to the trip, Fingers crossed I see some bears. All the best Steve.

Thanks very much Alan, really looking forward to it. The cover is a Rolan Pro Realtree Max5. I would absolutely recommend this cover. It's tricky to fit because it is a very tight fit but that is a good thing because it really does stay in place. All the best Steve.

Great, thanks Steve.

Thanks very much, all the best Steve.

Ah I thought the Z6III was soon to be announced I'll have to check out the spec. Although I'm happy with the kit I've got at the moment. Cheers Joe.

@@SteveHedgesPhotography I was a little tempted as I was by the Lumix S5ii but those full frame lenses are bloody expensive and then I would have to change all my kit too!

@@JoeMaranophotography Hi Joe, yes the problem isn't it? We've all got loads of lenses which would need changing as well. That's one of the reasons I stuck with Nikon to be honest.

Thanks very much Dave, I certainly will. So looking forward to the trip. Cheers Steve.

Thanks very much Spike. All the best Steve.

Thanks very much Rob, cheers for commenting. All the best Steve.

Hi Martin, thanks very much, really pleased you are enjoying them. The lens coat is made by Rolan Pro and the model is the Realtree Max-5. It's a very tight fit but I think that's good because it doesn't move around at all. Yep hopefully see you soon mate. Cheers Steve.

Hi Richard, yes you can't beat a sea bird colony for the sheer number of birds. Gannets are one of my favourite seabirds that's for sure. Cheers for watching mate. All the best Steve.

Thank you very much, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. Yes they are amazing birds , great to photograph. Thanks for subscribing,all the best Steve.

Hi Alan,sorry I haven't replied earlier but your comment didn't show up in my notifications. Still thanks very much for your kind words I'm really pleased you enjoyed the video also pleased you enjoyed the talk. All the best, Steve.

Thanks very much Roger, what a great location Bempton Cliffs is. Cheers Steve.

Thanks very much Steve, yes it's a wonderful place isn't it? I never tire of Bempton Cliffs. Thanks for watching mate, keep well yourself, all the best Steve.

Thanks very much Nirmal, really pleased you enjoyed it. Yes there's so much to photograph at Bempton Cliffs. The mist is tricky but also very atmospheric. Thanks for watching mate, all the best Steve.

Thanks very much, really pleased you found it useful. Thanks very much for watching it. All the best Steve.

Thanks very much Mike, yes it never gets stale does it. So much wildlife action all the time. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

Thanks very much JP, yes what a fantastic place for wildlife. Cheers mate.

Hi Paul, yes it's a brilliant wildlife location isn't it? I've been there so many times and there's always something different to photograph. Good luck for your next visit. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

Hi John, I wouldn't worry too much I've been going to Bempton Cliffs for about 15 years and most of the time it hasn't been too misty. If you do have a day with sea mist as I mentioned in the video it can be very atmospheric. Have a great time. All the best Steve.

Thanks very much Rob I'm pleased you enjoyed it. What a wonderful wildlife location Bempton Cliffs is. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

@@SteveHedgesPhotography I've a mate in Bridlington, I'll have to get up there.🙂

@@musiqueetmontagne Definitely Rob, it's one of my favourite wildlife locations. There's so much behaviour going on all the time. Try and go on a windy day, the photo opportunities are so much better.

Thanks very much, really pleased you enjoyed it. Have a great time in August. I'm sure you will love it there. All the best Steve.

Thanks very much, really pleased you enjoyed it. Bempton Cliffs is such a brilliant wildlife location. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

Hi Joe, I've stayed on Skomer and it's absolutely brilliant mate, although Bempton takes a bit of beating to be honest. Whichever location you choose I'm sure you'll have a great time. Keep well mate.

Cheers Mark, ah I hope you can make it to Bempton. What a location, it's a fantastic place for wildlife isn't it? Keep well, all the best Steve.

Hi Ryan, really pleased you enjoyed it. Ah you are going to have such a great time. I'm sure you will get loads of awesome images. All the best Steve.

Thanks very much Roger, it was a very relaxing way to take wildlife pictures. Cheers Steve.

Thanks very much Graham, really pleased you enjoyed it. Much appreciated, all the best Steve.

Thanks very much Rob, yes it's certainly an easier way to watch wildlife. All the best Steve.

Thanks very much Rob, thanks for watching. Cheers Steve.

Cheers JP, yes piece and quite perfect! I had a cracking day. How was your holiday. I've just got back from Morocco which was lovely. No rain! Hopefully see you soon. All the best Steve.

@@SteveHedgesPhotography Was fab buddy! really enjoyed doing naff all for a fortnight lol, hope yours was awesome too!!! Yeah must catch up soon, i'm off to ireland in a couple of weeks for a couple of months...

@@JPLamoureuxsTravels Ah pleased you had a good time, yeah really enjoyed Morocco. People and landscapes were fantastic. Enjoy Ireland, see you when you get back.

Thanks very much Richard, pleased you found it useful. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

Hi Joe, yes I normally use my 1.4 converter with my 600mm F4 or my 300mm F2.8. But I thought I would experiment using the 1.4 converter with my 200-500mm zoom and it did work surprisingly well. Would this be a go to combination no it wouldn't but in the odd situation where more reach was needed and I only had the 200-500 I wouldn't rule out using the converter. I've since bought the 180-600mm to go with my Z8 as a walk around combo. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, all the best from the UK.

Hi Gary, thanks very much, pleased you enjoyed it. Sorry but I've never connected a phone to any camera to be honest. I download my pictures using a card reader and then use Google Drive to share. Sorry I can't be of more help. All the best Steve.

Thanks very much glad you enjoyed it. I'm in Essex actually so I haven't seen any swallowtails. I'm hoping to get back to Norfolk myself to photograph them. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

@@SteveHedgesPhotography You're welcome and thanks for taking the time to reply 👍

Hi Spencer, I'll hopefully be starting them in spring next year, so watch this space. It was such a fantastic and relaxing day's photography. All the best Steve.

@@SteveHedgesPhotography I will keep my eye out, and it sounds very idilic.

@@spencerbyford5061 It certainly was mate.

Thanks very much, yes it was so relaxing photographing from a boat. I will certainly be doing it again. The kingfishers were fantastic, otters are now top of the list now. All the best Steve.

@@SteveHedgesPhotography Fingers crossed you manage to see otters next time! 🤞

I haven't used the A1and 200-600 but I know photographers that are happy with that setup. But I can certainly say that the Z8 and 180-600 is pretty much the perfect combination. I absolutely love it. All the best Steve.

Hi Graham, thanks very much, yes it's a cracking wildlife location isn't it? I'll look forward to having a watch of your latest video mate. All the best Steve.