Great migration trip upcoming; advice please
Nov 13, 2018 02:39:10 #
Hello all. Please advise. I will be taking a trip to Tanzania and Kenya for the great migration next year. My initial thinking was to bring my Nikon D810 and a pair of lenses to include a Tamron 150-600 G2. The problem is that overall weight is an issue because of flights within Africa. Also, I'd like to minimize changing lenses because of all the dust typically encountered on such trips; was even looking at bringing a second body for that reason. I have been rethinking the whole issue and am now considering bringing only a Nikon Coolpix P1000, which a friend is willing to lend me for the trip. I realize that in going that route I would be sacrificing quality in the interest of convenience and zoom range, and I am struggling with this decision. Any thoughts? Thanks so much.
Nov 13, 2018 04:55:36 #
If weight is an issue and changing lenses also, I'd strongly recommend one of the superzoom bridge cameras. The Nikon P1000 is an excellent choice, especially if a friend is willing to lend one to you to take on African safari. Even if I knew you I doubt I'd lend out a thousand dollar camera for an African safari; must be a really good friend.
Part two; you may want to seriously consider getting your own P1000. It is a great superzoom and will give you years of quality images. But if something were to happen to the loaner, we are talking a trip to African outback, you would have to buy a new one anyway, then give it to your friend. Points to ponder.
Part two; you may want to seriously consider getting your own P1000. It is a great superzoom and will give you years of quality images. But if something were to happen to the loaner, we are talking a trip to African outback, you would have to buy a new one anyway, then give it to your friend. Points to ponder.
Nov 13, 2018 05:54:14 #
Stringerplayer,
Better yet is an Olympus TG-5 @ $449,99 direct from Olympus. Dust proof, water proof drop proof etc. Also has a great f:2.0 Lens.
pictures are fantastic.
Captain Al
Better yet is an Olympus TG-5 @ $449,99 direct from Olympus. Dust proof, water proof drop proof etc. Also has a great f:2.0 Lens.
pictures are fantastic.
Captain Al
Nov 13, 2018 06:13:43 #
Consider taking your camera with a 150-600 lens - I found a 100-400 good for almost all photo opportunities. But then carry a decent pocket camera as a backup and to get the occasional wide-angle photo.
Nov 13, 2018 06:15:02 #
Panasonic TZ100 provides "one-inch sensor," long zoom and fits in your pocket. Will with modification attachment take addon filters and 10x as well as fisheye. This camera provides post focus where the camera grabs multi-focus points. Also, the camera will do 4K video .. from that you can choose from the video frames that show the Rhino Horn approaching, contacting and then penetrating your guide.
Since the TZ200 is the newer one the price of the older previous model the TZ100 is less than $500
Since the TZ200 is the newer one the price of the older previous model the TZ100 is less than $500
Nov 13, 2018 06:48:31 #
Check out The Wildlife Photography Podcast from Gerry over at Wild-eye.com lots of excellent advice even if your not booking with them also on You Tube
Nov 13, 2018 07:49:17 #
Thank you all for the quick feedback. I greatly appreciate it and will check back for any further suggestions.
Nov 13, 2018 08:33:23 #
stringplayer wrote:
Hello all. Please advise. I will be taking a trip ... (show quote)
I faced the same dilemma. We spent 7 weeks in Africa this past spring also facing severe weight restrictions. Fortunately for me, my husband shoots only with a point & shoot (Lumix ZS60) so I was able to put some of my gear in his carryon.
Thanks to advice I received from fellow Hogs I decided to take the following: 2 bodies (Nikon D7200 & D500), 2 lenses (Tamron 150-600 G2 & 18-400), a bridge camera (Canon SX60), P&S (Lumix ZS60). A friend with whom we travelled purchased a Sony RX10 iv for the trip as well as a Panasonic bridge camera as his back-up camera. His images were outstanding. Had I known then what I now know from experience, I would have purchased the Sony to use as my main camera and taken my Canon SX60 as my back-up. It would have caused me much less stress!
You will have a fabulous time no matter camera you take!
Nov 13, 2018 08:58:03 #
I'm really loving these responses and the thought that is going into them. Leaning towards picking up a Panasonic TS100 for my pocket and taking only my Tamron 150-600 G2 on the D810 body in a backpack. Great point from @rmorrison1116 about the risks involved borrowing the P1000. I don't think I'd lend it to me either! :-)
Nov 13, 2018 09:30:41 #
stringplayer wrote:
Hello all. Please advise. I will be taking a trip ... (show quote)
From what I have heard, people who bring DSLRs with large lenses on these trips may be required to purchase an additional seat for their kit on some flights. These planes are small and may not accommodate a DLSR and a 150-600 lens.
I would suggest looking at the bridge cameras with 1" sensors.
Nov 13, 2018 15:30:58 #
Which bridge cameras with 1" sensors do you folks favor? [See suggestion above.] For the past four years I have only been shooting with my Nikon D810, and I am not at all current with regard to bridge cameras. Thank you.
Nov 13, 2018 16:56:31 #
stringplayer wrote:
Which bridge cameras with 1" sensors do you folks favor? [See suggestion above.] For the past four years I have only been shooting with my Nikon D810, and I am not at all current with regard to bridge cameras. Thank you.
Sony RX10 iv. Several members have it & like it. It is the camera one of my travel companions (a serious & excellent photographer) purchased specifically for our 7 weeks of safari in Africa. It’s the camera I will purchase and carry for any future trips with very restrictive weight requirements.
Nov 13, 2018 17:31:27 #
stringplayer wrote:
Which bridge cameras with 1" sensors do you folks favor? [See suggestion above.] For the past four years I have only been shooting with my Nikon D810, and I am not at all current with regard to bridge cameras. Thank you.
Bridge cameras have the inconvenience of size for travel.. for that matter everyday use. If you tolerate a bride camera then use a DSLR it is not much bigger.
One inch sensor, definitely, a yes.
Nov 14, 2018 08:54:16 #
stringplayer wrote:
Hello all. Please advise. I will be taking a trip ... (show quote)
Unless you are selling large prints or have a strong commercial market for your images, I would forget a full frame digital. Take a crop frame camera with the new Tamron 100-400 and the Sony RX10 IV as backup and for closer/wider stuff.
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Nov 14, 2018 09:01:48 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
If you have the opportunity to lighten the load, do so! Versatility is the name of the game. No lens change means less opportunity for bad things to happen.
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