Beginner Looking for Sources to Learn from.

<p>Hey. I'm new here. Just wanted to introduce myself and ask for recommendations on good sources to learn from. I'm in my mid-50s and have shot wildlife stills for a couple of years with a Canon 7Dii and 60D paired with a 100-400 original. I'd really like to get into making quality wildlife shorts. I've watched a few videos and read some articles, mostly about using DLSR. I still feel like there's so much more to learn. I'd really like to learn about dedicated video cameras and the different shooting formats(?). I can't afford a $10K professional camera, but maybe a prosumer camera isn't out of the question. Here's some of the sources I've read/watched:<br>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bxofoAyvb0<br>

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/wildlife-techniques/wildlife-videography/#.Vr9gfMeQFgo<br>

http://www.imagechaser.com/the-nikon-d800-d610-and-d5300-for-wildlife-multimedia-capture-an-in-the-field-review/<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Larry, those are pretty good sources. Editing is another can of worms. As for equipment, I use D610 and it's totally adequate for me...yer mileage may vary. Hey, at least that would be a good start. If you are dealing with action far away, good mike is essential (and most likely expensive), such as Sennheiser 416. There are more reaching units if you have the cash to spend. Certainly would go with an external recorder and avoid picking up sounds of camera moves, clothing rubbing, throat clearing, etc. Good (not just adequate) fluid head for a tripod is of the essence. Long lenses tend to amplify tripod/head inadequacy....so that's another expense consideration. Sachtler, Cartoni (and few others) make excellent support sticks and fluid heads, but the price is close to stratosphere :>). Sure, you can go on the cheap, but you will (ultimately) compromise the viewers experience. It's an expensive sport. Some things is wiser to rent - depending on the length of the project.<br>

By the way, you can get 200-500 lens and you can do quite a bit with it, and as a matter of fact it's more flexible/adjustable in view than the expensive 600mm.<br>

Good luck.</p>

<p>Les<br>

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<p>Yeah, I've learned a little from them, but need lots more info. Still searching. Any suggestions?<br>

I'm looking for reading materials and video tutorials regarding video camera types and format, etc. I'm not interested in recommendations for specific gear at this point. I'm also not interested in sound.</p>