You’ve done it. You’ve made the jump and replaced your compact camera with a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (DSLR) and in doing so you’ve embarked on a new adventure that will both inspire and frustrate you, but you’ll never stop learning. You’re excited and you’re itching to get out there and start snapping with your new gear; but maybe[…]
Read moreThese magnificent bits of kit are the lowest priced models in each company’s range of full frame DSLRs. If you’re serious about your photography and nothing less than a DSLR with a full frame sensor will do, then these contenders from Nikon & Canon will be somewhere on your list and this head to head comparison should help you come[…]
Read moreIf you’re looking for a DSLR right on the cusp between the top consumer models and the professional models – often referred to as ‘prosumer’ models – these 2 will almost certainly be on your list. If you’re already committed to either stable your choice will be pretty straightforward, but if you’re just about to make the decision about which[…]
Read more“What camera gear have you got?” is one of the first questions people ask each other at the start of a safari. Of course no two safaris are alike; the participants and the animals will be different every time. But just as in any given park there are certain species you can reliably expect to see; on every safari there[…]
Read moreSo you’ve decided to invest in a new digital camera and have made your mind up that you want to step up to a digital SLR, but the huge range of models on offer and endless flow of technical jargon have left you more confused than when you started? Don’t worry. This feature from those clever folks at DP Review[…]
Read moreThe subject came up recently on our forums and as we were responding we thought that this was something that might be of wider interest so we’ve posted it here too. If you are looking for a camera bag to lug your gear around there are some terrifc choices out there. Key factors when deciding will be: (a) how much[…]
Read moreI have a friend, a dear friend, who is constantly taking photographs. In fact she drives me nuts. No event is allowed to pass un-photographed; whether it’s a visit to the beach, a barbecue or just dinner, she always has her camera in our faces. To be fair, she has a good eye and some of her images are really[…]
Read moreThe majority of photographs taken in game parks are – naturally enough, taken from game vehicles. With larger mammals, like elephants, this is not a problem as you are at an ideal height to photograph them, but with smaller animals, and especially with cats that are lying around on the ground, you will frequently find yourself looking down on them.[…]
Read moreDon’t waste your time being jealous of the long telephoto lenses you see poking out of other vehicles, learn to make the best use of of the equipment you have, familiarity with your equipment will pay dividends time and time again. A close up is not always the best shot. While some close up shots work really well, even more[…]
Read moreThere’s a reason why most game drives take place in the early morning and late afternoon – and it’s nothing to do with photography. It is the heat. Africa gets pretty hot during the middle of the day so most predators are either active during the night or in the early hours of morning and just as the sun is[…]
Read moreIt is something that cannot be over stressed. If you know a bit about the animals you are trying to photograph you can significantly improve your chances of getting great photographs. It’s not just knowing where to look but also what to expect. Often their movements or attitude will give clues as to what they are going to do next.[…]
Read moreThis series of blogs looks at the art of taking wildlife photos and some of the things you can do to ensure that your safari photographs are out of the ordinary. Expectations Running wildlife safaris throws up all sorts of challenges but one of the toughest to deal with is client expectations. With so much top quality wildlife photography[…]
Read moreOne of the decisions that confronts photographers when buying a new camera is what format to choose.It can be very confusing as there does not seem to be any uniform sustem governing the way that formats are named, so it is tough to know exactly how to compare them. For those buying a DSLR the choice is a bit simpler[…]
Read moreOK, the first thing to say is that there’s no rocket science here, this is pretty basic stuff. BUT, if you can get the basics right it makes the complicated stuff much easier. Of course the best way of keeping your camera steady is to use a tripod but there are some occasions when that is simply not practical. One[…]
Read moreWhen is it right to crop? When composing a photograph most of us try to make sure that our main subject is well placed in the frame. Part of that is the decision whether you should take the picture as a horizontal or vertical image. If you’re using a zoom lens you’ll often have quite a lot of flexibility about[…]
Read moreI am regularly asked “why do you need to fiddle with your photos in Photoshop, mine come out of the camera just fine.” It’s true. Most people accept the photograph that their camera produces and, in many cases, that image is perfectly alright for a variety of uses. This is becoming even more the case as an increasing number of[…]
Read morePractice, Preparation, Position, Patience, Pizazz Of course there are lot more than 5 great tips for improving your wildlife photography skills but if you can get a grip on these 5 you will be well on your way. Practice It really is that simple; practice. The more you use your camera and lenses the more familiar you will become with[…]
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