Best camera/lens for taking pictures of Wildlife?
Oct 13, 2011 14:31:51 #
My current camera (Canon SX30 IS) has a sports setting that Ive been using to take pictures of animals in motion (bears crossing the road, birds in flight, deer jumping fences, etc.). It does a fairly decent job at that task, but I am now looking for a better camera and/or lens that will take even sharper and clearer picture of these moving animals. Which the two cameras below would be the better camera for taking sharp/clear pictures of fast moving subjects? Also, which of the two would you consider best for taking photos of moose, caribou, elk and bear at long distances, say 1,000 to 2,000 yards: Canon Rebel T2i 18mp or Nikon D5100 16mp?
Oct 13, 2011 15:27:47 #
Haven't you already asked this question twice and had it answered by four or five of us?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-5507-1.html#53873
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-5496-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-5507-1.html#53873
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-5496-1.html
Oct 13, 2011 15:44:13 #
My earlier question was not like the question above. I really need more specifics. Like what lens to use for a moving subject? And what setting do you put the camera on for a fast moving subject? I know what you are probably thinking-go take a photography class, lady. I do need that too!
Oct 13, 2011 16:17:33 #
I have a Canon SX30IS with the 35X lens which I use as a secondary camera to my Canon Rebel T1i. The primary lens that I use on the Rebel for wildlife is the Canon 100-400 mm IS F4.5-5.6. I just returned from a photo trip to South Africa Where I shot many photo's of wildlife. By far the Rebel with 100-400 lens was an outstanding combination that gave me what I wanted. I have comparison shots with both. I used the Sx 30is for close shots where I could not focus or frame the subject with the Rebel combination. I usually kept both camera's ready as situations changed.
Charlie
Charlie
Oct 13, 2011 16:22:25 #
Nanc wrote:
My earlier question was not like the question above. I really need more specifics. Like what lens to use for a moving subject? And what setting do you put the camera on for a fast moving subject? I know what you are probably thinking-go take a photography class, lady. I do need that too!
1) For a moving subject, it's not a question of lens or camera, but of Auto-Focus. On a Canon DSLR, we use AI Servo focus for tracking a moving subject, regardless of lens.
2) For wildlife, the two Canon lenses that are the standard by which all others are judged are the 70-200L and the 100-400 L.
3) Beyond 1000 yards you're talking VERY serious bucks. Start at about $12,000 for the Canon 800mm. If you have that much money, you can hire someone to chase the animal closer and use a P&S... :)
Oct 13, 2011 18:48:21 #
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Oct 13, 2011 19:25:29 #
As others indicated, shooting at over 1000 yards is a very difficult matter. Even with the 800mm lens it would be very difficult to get good shots. What I would look at was a good spotting scope in the 50 to 60x range. They offer digital camera adapters that will mount to the scope. That along with a good tripod would give you an outfit for a few thousand dollars that would give you what you need. Then all you need is the subject, and some good clear lighting condition.
Charlie M.
Charlie M.
Oct 14, 2011 07:02:50 #
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Oct 14, 2011 07:45:39 #
I'm guessing they use Nikon because they are overspending tax payer dollars once again---lol (Sorry couldn't resist this one) ;)
Oct 14, 2011 08:34:50 #
Try the 70-200, f2.8 Sigma and the Canon 100-400, f4.5 you will be very happy with your results. I use the Canon 40D and the 50D and am looking at the Rebel 3Ti.
Oct 14, 2011 08:52:11 #
wkscheer wrote:
There must be a good reason NASA uses Nikon eguipment.
Lowest bidder.
Oct 14, 2011 10:27:02 #
Is there a link for just lens descriptions of what there used for. No tec stuff!
like 50mm what is it best used for? and so on!
like 50mm what is it best used for? and so on!
Oct 14, 2011 10:39:08 #
As long as the goverment is overspending they should use good equipment. My next camera to try will be the Sony A77 but not if I'm going into space.
Oct 14, 2011 11:31:12 #
I was led to believe NASA used Hasselblad equipment. I guess I was missed informed.
Chip
Chip
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