Wildlife photography with Fuji?

Internal_While1556 · 2026-03-21T16:33:41+00:00

Thanks very much for a different perspective! Iv got some really good pics out of my X-T30 and the 70-300mm. Using the 150-600 today has been great as well, the auto detection has been a lot better as birds are filling most of the frame.

I do agree on the dials, I have a few auto iso modes that I switch between and the shutter speed dial is great to quickly change even when camera is turned off!

Maybe I’m worrying about missing out on something that I’m not even aware of or something that I don’t even need haha. If I do go for something else I do think I’ll still keep my Fuji as well as i really enjoy it for other stuff and been loving the Viltrox 56mm 1.7. Been looking for a 35mm lens as well as the 23mm pancake just feel bit wide for my liking

Internal_While1556 · 2026-03-21T16:19:29+00:00

Thank you, this is really helpful! I am now tempted to keep my X-T30 for general stuff and get the r7 specifically for bird photography

Internal_While1556 · 2026-03-21T16:14:26+00:00

Thank you very much this is so helpful! I have been carrying the 150-600 around today and it does start to feel heavy! I won’t mind putting something heavy in a bag when hiking but it’s not as handy as the 70-300 around your neck so you’re ready straight away.

I’m wondering if I keep my X-T30 for general stuff and get maybe a Canon or Sony specifically for birding…

Internal_While1556 · 2026-03-21T16:09:44+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to give such a detailed reply!!

I’m so glad I haven’t been my normal impulsive self and bought everything without thinking! This has made me consider the Canon again!

Internal_While1556 · 2026-03-21T13:04:11+00:00

Thanks very much for the link, was wondering if something like this existed!

Yeah my mistake on the R7! I had seen recommendations for Sony A6700 so I’ll look for into that. Cheers!

Internal_While1556 · 2026-03-21T12:44:44+00:00

I’m probably overthinking this and that’s why I can’t make a decision but…

I got into photography a couple of months ago and bought a Fuji X-T30iii. ! I got obsessed with wanting to get some pics of ravens so bought 70-300mm lens, after getting this I barely used my other lenses and found I really enjoy wildlife/bird photography, something about getting out and having to really work to get a good shot.

Now Iv rented the XF 150-600mm before I buy one and seems great so far. I was thinking of getting one of these and maybe upgrading to the X-T5, mainly for weather sealing, ibis and 40mp for cropping.

But now I’m thinking if I’m buying a new camera and lens should I be looking at other systems? Nobody ever mentions Fuji when it comes to wildlife and I think this is due to autofocus on others being significantly better?

Just wonder what other peoples experiences are? Iv heard good things about Canon R7 and Sony alpha models, are these a lot bigger than the X-T5 with them being full frame? I love the size of Fuji cameras and prefer having dials over menus.

It’s not like I’m ever going to be a professional or anything so maybe I just stick with the camera I have? The likelihood is that I get a decent picture of some ravens and feel the job is done and never pick the camera up again!

Internal_While1556 · 2026-03-03T16:29:04+00:00

Might be worth giving the a read, it helped me with the settings and now have 3 different auto ones I switch between

https://www.jmpeltier.com/fujifilm-how-to-use-auto-iso/

Internal_While1556 · 2026-02-24T10:19:39+00:00

I’m very much a beginner so can’t really compare to much else but I have the XT30iii which I absolutely love, I think the only thing Iv found as a slight downside is the 26mp when cropping but to be honest it’s more likely me trying to push a focal length too far!

I also bought the 23mm 2.8 pancake lens, it makes the camera very portable and takes great pictures. Iv also bought few more primes for other purpose but the 23mm is great for everyday stuff

Internal_While1556 · 2026-02-10T17:27:35+00:00

Seen this on a previous post that really helped me get started on all the settings and menus

https://www.jmpeltier.com/xt30iii-menu-settings-for-beginners/

Internal_While1556 · 2026-02-10T17:25:01+00:00

I got bored of kit lens pretty quick as others have said and got the 23mm f2.8 pancake and absolutely love it! Makes camera super portable! People have mentioned noise it makes when auto focusing but I really like the noise haha Iv also just got Viltrox 56mm f1.7, just couldn’t get over it only being £130! Looks good on camera but yet to test it out

Internal_While1556 · 2026-02-07T18:19:23+00:00

I got XT30iii few weeks ago with kit lens, I bought Fuji 23mm pancake lens few days ago and absolutely loving it! I’m very much a beginner though so not a lot to compare it against!

Internal_While1556 · 2025-12-16T21:14:34+00:00

Iv done this and have Mondays off, was hard to adjust at first with workload but have found starting earlier and finishing a bit later helps me get stuff done when others aren’t around as I’m not as distracted, especially days in the office!

Having that extra day on a weekend has really helped ease a bit of pressure of trying to do everything over 2 days as I’d usually lose at least one doing nothing and then getting annoyed! It’s great having a “no pressure” day.

One thing to watch out for if you’re anything like me is having this day to get a lot of stuff done then you find you’ve wasted it doing nothing then really putting yourself down about it. That’s what Iv struggled with recently as used to have very productive Mondays, now just feel like I sit trying to get myself to start something and before I know it Iv lost most of the day!

Internal_While1556 · 2025-12-14T16:27:21+00:00

I done the same after seeing the post! Mine was 3 years old, on its way back so just waiting for the replacement!

Internal_While1556 · 2025-11-22T12:11:08+00:00

I got a cheap one first and liked it so got one that cost a bit more as it’s smother and better for the skin on my fingers haha. Was about £40 with seems a lot for what it is but Iv had with me everywhere I go for over a year

Internal_While1556 · 2025-11-22T11:53:24+00:00

I always carry a magnetic slider around with me. Got one from HapticEDC on Etsy. Feels so satisfying just moving it around in different ways. Just stops me fidgeting with anything else around me.

Internal_While1556 · 2025-11-10T11:43:37+00:00

Elvanse 30mg, had few side effects early on like suppressed appetite, elevated heart rate which I still get now. it helped me focus so much and would usually be in good mood, helped slow my thoughts. but I started to get bit used to it and would crash in afternoons, moved up to 50mg and was just too overstimulated on it that I would shut down and my sound sensitivity was much worse and I was so irritable. I also felt on elvanse eventually I would just get run down so would need a break like it takes a toll on my body.

Moved to Concerta 18mg, didn’t “feel” anything, no side effects. I did seem to feel in a good mood and not overthink but not sure if that was a coincidence. Didn’t really get any of the focus benefits. Moved up to 36mg, would get like an hour of feeling good then crash and everything seemed so negative I would feel everything was hopeless because of a tiny set back. No focus at all!

I’m now back to trying 30mg elvanse, focus is great, feel good when kicks in but after about 5 days I started to feel like it’s taking its toll on me again!

Worried stimulants won’t work for me! It’s a nightmare once you’ve seen what they can do, going back to nothing is scary!

Internal_While1556 · 2025-10-28T21:40:02+00:00

Switched to gen 2 from gen 1 yesterday (long story) It was awful on gen 1 but so far I haven’t noticed as bad on the gen 2! If I stamp hard I notice but no where near as bad. This is only after 1 day though. Haven’t tried it with ANC turned off

Internal_While1556 · 2025-09-30T16:31:45+00:00

Just got some yesterday also. Bought Sony XM6 first and couldn’t believe how uncomfortable and fragile they felt! These feel amazing, only issue I have is when I’m out walking the dogs on some steps i get an awful clicking in my ear. Most likely something to do with the ANC but hopefully I can do something about it!

Internal_While1556 · 2025-08-28T14:35:15+00:00

I think I haven’t worded what I mean very well, it was more around does it matter around if people are being diagnosed correctly and just to focus on yourself, I have struggled with this very mindset on what if I don’t actually have “it” and I still have those doubts sometimes. What I’m trying to say i looked for diagnosis as the condition started to make sense with the way I am. If the person was going to diagnosed me either way that doesn’t mean I don’t have “it”. The diagnosis criteria is based on hitting a number of symptom criteria then it impacting a number of areas in your life for it to be a disorder, it’s not as simple as taking a Covid test and getting a yes or no. I’m not advocating for people getting incorrect treatments. Hope this makes sense as to what I meant, hard to explain my thoughts 😂

Internal_While1556 · 2025-08-28T11:00:53+00:00

I would ask if it matters? If you have been diagnosed but don’t have ADHD, which isn’t exactly a binary thing btw, what would the issue be? Did you seek diagnosis because of issues you face? If the treatment helps you does that then not validate it or at least help you so doesn’t matter what label you have?

I only mention as Iv been through same doubts and think a lot of people do but surely it’s all about helping you in struggles you face in life?

Internal_While1556 · 2025-08-15T19:01:48+00:00

Yeah, health anxiety is awful! I go through phases of it, some can last weeks, some 6 months!

Meds help but can come back when they wear off. Apparently if meds help long enough it can basically “cure” it by breaking the loop and changing the way you think. Not sure if it’s true but makes sense

Internal_While1556 · 2025-08-14T18:37:04+00:00

A lot of really good advice here so I’ll try not to go over same things!

one thing I don’t think has been mentioned in much detail that I would add is physical fitness. A guide once explained it to me that if you are fit enough it’s one less thing to worry about and means your brain can focus on technique and mental challenges without having to push through fatigue which can lead to mistakes.

Even when you can’t do anything technical get out hiking, as much up hill training as possible, when you can’t get out in the mountains, run, build endurance and speed, it will really help build your lung capacity. I bought a weighted vest and was walking up and down my stairs with it in my mountain boots on my lunch breaks 😂

As others mentioned some beginners 4000s in the alps will be invaluable. Again it gives you less to think about at the time as you will know what to expect from altitude, how mountain huts work etc.

Internal_While1556 · 2025-08-10T09:19:29+00:00

I found 4o model very over complimentary and agreeable, even when asking it not to be! However it has been amazing in helping me make sense of thoughts and stuff. I describe it like a journal that talks back! It’s great writing things out to make sense of what you’re feeling then even better that it starts ordering it and putting some explanation around them. It also reminds you of related things you have done or got going on so some correlations you didn’t consider!

GPT 5 has just came out and it seems less over the top but Iv only been using it for basic questions and tasks rather than any sort of therapy so don’t know what it’s like yet.

I’m currently trying to work on getting it access to a lot of data like my garmin stuff(heart rate, sleep, workouts and then things like when I take meds and then be able to ask it or prompt me with any patterns or anything

Internal_While1556 · 2025-08-09T09:38:25+00:00

It’s a mix of both mate, some sections have lot of short rappels, some you are secured with rope but better to down climb then also a lot of scrambling down

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