Going to Botswana And Zambia for Photo Safari- Need Help
Aug 18, 2021 17:38:29 #
Jack 13088 wrote:
Yes, do tell us the camps where you are going. It does matter.
I have been there done that twice: East Africa, the falls, and the Cape in June 2002; and Southern Africa, Botswana, the falls, Kruger, and the Cape in June 2010. I am jealous and could go on about it forever.
I have been there done that twice: East Africa, the falls, and the Cape in June 2002; and Southern Africa, Botswana, the falls, Kruger, and the Cape in June 2010. I am jealous and could go on about it forever.
Bushman Plains, Labala and Kanana. I don't know if the names of the camps help. But I'll try to find out the areas. Thanks for your response. "Bushman Plains Camp is Botswana’s First Bushman-owned Safari Camp in the Heart of the Okavango Delta." The others I don' know.
Rick
Aug 18, 2021 17:40:30 #
I wish i could return to Africa. Great trip.
Set your camera to M mode. Iso Auto. Set A to what ever you want (f8) set shutter to 1/1000 and shoot in Continues mode. Forget the tripod and mono. I can't see even taking a bean bag unless the tour leader says it is of value.
Set your camera to M mode. Iso Auto. Set A to what ever you want (f8) set shutter to 1/1000 and shoot in Continues mode. Forget the tripod and mono. I can't see even taking a bean bag unless the tour leader says it is of value.
Aug 18, 2021 17:42:32 #
Bill_de wrote:
If you have both cameras you should realize that the D850 basically has a built in D500 by simply switching to DX mode. The FPS is a bit slower, but if you get close to some larger animals you don't want to be locked into 1.5 times the focal length.
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If I switch from full frame to cropped, does the focal length increase by 1.5 or is it the other way around?? I am technically challenged.
Thanks for your response.
Rick
Aug 18, 2021 18:30:05 #
quixdraw wrote:
Haven't, won't, but here is a credible source. https://www.bythom.com/photographic-travel/africa/index.html
Thanks for help.
Aug 18, 2021 18:31:21 #
fergmark wrote:
you have been away, and I'm sure many noticed. Don't have safari experience but have done quite a lot of reading here, folks going. You sound equipped. Do have a safe and fun trip.
Appreciate it, Ferg
Aug 18, 2021 18:32:21 #
kpmac wrote:
Welcome back. No advice for safari but you are going well-equipped.
Gracias, for the reply
Aug 18, 2021 18:35:18 #
imagemeister wrote:
If you want to personally enjoy the moment of the trip you should seriously consider traveling lighter....... and maybe consider a Crop frame body with commensurately smaller lenses and a Sony RX10 IV as back up......
If you plan on submitting your images to NatGeo and do not mind WORKing, - keep the D 800's .....8-)
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If you plan on submitting your images to NatGeo and do not mind WORKing, - keep the D 800's .....8-)
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When I do go on photo destination trips, I do tend to work too much instead of enjoying the trip.
Aug 18, 2021 18:35:59 #
greymule wrote:
Hello Everyone. Been AWOL during Covid. Probably n... (show quote)
My first “photo safari” : spent so much time with cameras, lenses, positions, settings that I missed the first half of my trip. Finally learned to enjoy my safari and took a photo or two when I happened upon something without a lot of planning. Want a nice African animal shot visit a good open zoo.
Aug 18, 2021 18:38:37 #
billnikon wrote:
Your primary camera will be the 200-500 as your gu... (show quote)
Wow! That's a fast ss. Does the high ISO required create noise issues?
Aug 18, 2021 18:49:48 #
Canonuser wrote:
Everything said about Southern Africa is mainly tr... (show quote)
Thanks for the warning. We originally planed 2 days in JoBerg to get over the jet lag, but just changed our itin to spend those 2 days as extra days in the first stop, Bushman;s Camp. Hope the extra booster shot helps and we'' be outside most of the time. Just over night in the airport. Besides we're old. This trip was originally planned for last Nov. Running out of road and running out of breath. But, when the Reaper comes, that Mo Fo best be packing heat.
Aug 18, 2021 18:52:02 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Possibly helpful - br br Gear br http://www.ugly... (show quote)
Thanks much, Jer. Lots and lots of good info. Read them all. Now my head is spinning.
Aug 18, 2021 18:52:44 #
PaulB wrote:
Have been to Africa twice. Forget the tripod and/or monopod (too cumbersome to use in a safari vehicle). A good bean bag will suffice. Taking a backup camera is a good idea (saves changing lenses in dusty conditions and gives options if problems develop in the field). Make sure and have extra batteries charged and ready.
Good tip Paul, Thanks.
Aug 18, 2021 18:58:55 #
Aug 18, 2021 19:08:38 #
greymule wrote:
If I switch from full frame to cropped, does the focal length increase by 1.5 or is it the other way around?? I am technically challenged.
Thanks for your response.
Rick
Thanks for your response.
Rick
With the D850 when you switch to DX mode it appears that the focal length increases by 1.5. In actuality you are just using a portion of the sensor. That portion of the sensor on the D850 is about the same size with about the same number of pixels as the entire sensor on the D850.
But since you have both cameras, prove it to yourself. Put a lens on the D850 and take a picture of anything it full frame mode. Switch to DX mode and aiming at the same central point. Now with the same lens on the D500 take the same shot from the same place. The shot from the D850 in DX mode should show pretty much the same content. The image from the D850 in full frame mode will show more. The full frame image might save you from clipping a bird's wing or a lion's tail.
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Aug 18, 2021 19:37:04 #
mitrecon wrote:
You may want to bring the tripod as you will likely have opportunity to do some night sky shooting.
I really like trying night shots, but the weight restrictions are pretty severe-44 lbs.
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