Scenes of wild birds drinking, bathing, diving in, and jumping out were shot from a POV perspective (directly from the monitor screen).

In this video,
over 200 shots were taken in real-world situations,
• switching the AF area
• changing the ISO, shutter speed, and F-stop
to see how well the camera can track the fleeting movements of wild birds.

The camera used was a SONY α7V.
The lens was an FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS.

Photographing wild birds near water is characterized by a combination of factors:
• drastic changes in distance
• erratic subject movement
• the opportunity is over in an instant

Differences in AF performance and setting judgment are directly reflected in the results.

In this video,
not only the results of the shots are shared, but also the decisions, setting changes, and AF behavior made during the shoot, all shared in POV.

・The moment of drinking water
・The moment of diving into the water
・The timing of jumping out of the water
・Fine movements while playing in the water

This video focuses on these, the most challenging scenes in wild bird photography.

If you're considering photographing wild birds with the α7V, or if you're curious about how a 400-800mm super telephoto zoom lens will perform in real-world situations, please use this as a guide.

□ Wild Bird Photo & Movie Contest 2025 Results
https://cpn.acafe.msc.sony.jp/info/co...
Thank you for all your submissions!!!

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Equipment Used
・SONY α7V
https://www.sony.jp/ichigan/a-univers...
[SONY α7V Advance Review Video]
Sony α7 V 先行レビュー｜このカメラは、時代を塗り替える。
・FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
https://www.sony.jp/ichigan/products/...
[FE 400-800mm Unboxing Video]
【開封レビュー】SONY FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G 購入！ソニー超...
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Table of Contents

00:00 Opening
00:29 Video Summary
01:59 Battle Begins! Hawfinch vs. Brown-eared Bulbul
02:53 Sparkling Brown-eared Bulbul
03:39 Japanese White-eye: Focus "Spot"
04:21 Blue-and-white Flycatcher
05:00 Who's that? Lol
05:58 A scene of a Brown-eared Bulbul in action
06:35 Brown-eared Thrush
07:31 I discovered a human-like bird! Lol
09:11 Setting the Manual Mode
10:44 As expected from Sony's AF
12:09 Heart-shaped splashes of water ♡
14:06 Cropping can completely change the impression!
15:22 My thought process before shooting
17:47 The appeal of "Wide"
19:22 A varied tit falling from the sky
20:24 The transparency is so accurate!
21:52 The Daurian robin is so cute!
22:56 Things to note about "Wide"
23:55 I also enjoy videography!
25:13 Surviving large bird gatherings in a spot
26:56 The Pale-Throated Sparrow's eye rings are beautiful
27:53 "How to deal with backlighting"
28:34 Let me know in the comments

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Equipment Used📸※Please use as a reference!
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■ Camera
Nikon Zf:
https://amzn.to/3s2656l
Nikon Z9
https://amzn.to/3ZW5i3r
Nikon Zfc:
https://amzn.to/468AQ7F
Insta360 Ace Pro:
https://amzn.to/3xtk9bm
Insta360 Ace Pro 2:
https://store.insta360.com/product/ac...
DJI Osmo Action 5:
https://amzn.to/3C3hTu2
DJI Osmo Action 4 (Adventure Combo):
https://amzn.to/3ZgIUkD
DJI Vlogging Camera Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo:
https://amzn.to/48oxSh1
Insta360 X4:
https://amzn.to/3MLnC9A
Sony α7 V:
https://amzn.to/49P19on
Sony α7 IV:
https://amzn.to/45GP7J4
Sony ZV-E1:
https://amzn.to/4d2cWPp
SONY α7C II
https://amzn.to/4ls6aXC
Leica D-LUX8:
https://store.leica-camera.jp/product...

■ Lens
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm /f2.8 S:
https://amzn.to/4fveT8o
NIKKOR Z 50mm /f1.8 S:
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NIKKOR Z 24-120mm/f4 S:
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NIKKOR Z 14-30mm/f4 S:
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NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
https://amzn.to/4dYmXgs
NIKKOR Z 40mm f2:
https://amzn.to/3FzK2qH
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3:
https://amzn.to/3EwGKUH
NIKKOR Z DX 24mm F1.7:
https://amzn.to/45MCSL1
NIKKOR Z 28mm F2.8 (Special Edition):
https://amzn.to/460NWEJ
FE 24mm F1.4GM:
https://amzn.to/3RfjHFc
Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA
https://amzn.to/4csID4F
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
https://amzn.to/4mgWVJo
FE 50-150mm F2 GM
https://amzn.to/42RUhme
FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
https://amzn.to/4q5TlmU

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thinkTANKphoto Glass Limo
https://amzn.to/493uSaQ
Nikon Camera Backpack Smart Camera Backpack I...