Hogs, you're killing me.....
Jul 5, 2017 20:17:22 #
BebuLamar wrote:
While pros who shoot wild life not only often have long, fast lenses, fast and high ISO capable cameras they also know how to get close to the animals.
How true...
Jul 6, 2017 09:06:21 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
Hi, I'm new too, but I've been an enthusiast wild life photographer for most of my life. I used to lug around an SLR (in film days) and a bag full of lenses and that worked fine most of the time, but the weight and mass was a real hassle for travel. So, I echo the several previous previous posts on this thread in recommending the Sony RX10 III. I actually use a Panasonic bridge camera for long zoom shots at the moment but I own the Sony RX10 I (similar to version III, but a lot less zoom range) as my primary travel camera and I could not be happier with the results. I want the RX10 III for the longer zoom but it's expensive so I'm saving up. It is so much easier travelling with a single high quality bridge camera than packing around a huge bag full of gear. Check the Sony out but be prepared to pay the same as you would for a lower end SLR and lens. It's also one of the few bridge cameras that is water and dust resistant. I used mine in the rain for a week on a recent trip with no protection and it came through it like a champ.
Jul 6, 2017 11:36:33 #
tomad wrote:
Hi, I'm new too, but I've been an enthusiast wild ... (show quote)
Welcome to the Hog, tomad.
Marion
Jul 7, 2017 13:42:25 #
Many thanks to all who shared your expertise! I have seriously researched all the recommendations you sent my way, and decided that lens versatility is a priority, so bridge cameras are out. Size is also a priority, since I used the heck out of my point and shoot and left the bridge camera at home. Soooooooooo I have taken your recommendations to get the versatile 18-105 lens when I travel for the Sony a6500, not gonna put a lot of $$ in a zoom lens I will rarely use, and if I'm not in reasonable proximity to animals, that level of zoom probably won't be of much use anyhow. I do have a Canon bridge camera with more zoom, just have to buck up and learn how to use it properly and with my monopod. If I want a smaller lens for more everyday use, then that will be the next step. Once again, thanks bunches!
Jul 7, 2017 14:20:17 #
Jul 7, 2017 15:34:22 #
bertaka wrote:
Many thanks to all who shared your expertise! I h... (show quote)
Great decision. You won't regret it, but do take the time to learn all it can do.
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