Kruger National Park SouthAfrica
Mar 9, 2023 06:08:30 #
Off on Safari tomorrow. Should I take monopod, tripod or beanbag?
Sony A7Rv
Which lens 100-400, 24-105 or 85-300?
1.4 ?
Sony A7Rv
Which lens 100-400, 24-105 or 85-300?
1.4 ?
Mar 9, 2023 06:53:02 #
If only one lens, 70-300. (Never heard of "85-300"). I'd personally do 100-400 with the 24-105 in my pocket, hate to miss vistas & close game. Beanbag.
Mar 9, 2023 07:21:26 #
ELNikkor wrote:
If only one lens, 70-300. (Never heard of "85-300"). I'd personally do 100-400 with the 24-105 in my pocket, hate to miss vistas & close game. Beanbag.
Sorry Brain Fade, I’ve never had much luck with the 70-300 but the 24-105 is my go to lens, and I’m just getting the hang of the 100-400. How about the 1.4 teleconvertor? Mount it on the 100-400 and see?
Mar 9, 2023 07:36:08 #
jimbo26 wrote:
Off on Safari tomorrow. Should I take monopod, tripod or beanbag?
Sony A7Rv
Which lens 100-400, 24-105 or 85-300?
1.4 ?
Sony A7Rv
Which lens 100-400, 24-105 or 85-300?
1.4 ?
I would suggest 2 cameras one with the 24-105 and one with the 100-400 with a tc.
No tripod, monopod not needed with your Sony A7R4.
Sometimes the animals are far, sometimes they are just too close to photograph.
I was with 5 friends, we had 2 trucks so each person could have the entire row. My friend took this image of me with 2 of our friends. The leopard just walked under the window. It was amazing to see this beauty up close.
Mar 9, 2023 08:24:17 #
Mar 9, 2023 08:33:34 #
jimbo26 wrote:
Off on Safari tomorrow. Should I take monopod, tripod or beanbag?
Sony A7Rv
Which lens 100-400, 24-105 or 85-300?
1.4 ?
Sony A7Rv
Which lens 100-400, 24-105 or 85-300?
1.4 ?
With high MP a7RIV just crop or use Clear Image Zoom instead of 1.4X TC.
Mar 9, 2023 10:45:27 #
Please look up Africa recommendations in this forum. I wrote a very lengthy list of recommendations on at least two postings. You are asking the wrong question. You need to figure out what the shooting environment is going to be like and how to equip for it. In Africa you need two cameras. Not one. Cover the most likely focal lengths. No tripods unless you want to be eaten by an animal. And the list goes on.
Use the search function and you’ll get good info.
Use the search function and you’ll get good info.
Mar 10, 2023 08:51:18 #
You do not want to be changing lenses on the drive. Two reasons.
1. Takes time and you will miss the shots that avail themselves only for moments,
2. Dust, dust, dust!
I agree with previous comment. Take two bodies. Rent one if you need to.
You will not be able to use a tripod or a monopod. Watch your weight on internal flights. If you take a lot of equipment, you might want to buy another seat on the plane.
Also, take extra batteries and memory cards.
Enjoy!!!!!
1. Takes time and you will miss the shots that avail themselves only for moments,
2. Dust, dust, dust!
I agree with previous comment. Take two bodies. Rent one if you need to.
You will not be able to use a tripod or a monopod. Watch your weight on internal flights. If you take a lot of equipment, you might want to buy another seat on the plane.
Also, take extra batteries and memory cards.
Enjoy!!!!!
Mar 10, 2023 10:46:53 #
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
ronichas wrote:
I would suggest 2 cameras one with the 24-105 and one with the 100-400 with a tc.
No tripod, monopod not needed with your Sony A7R4.
Sometimes the animals are far, sometimes they are just too close to photograph.
I was with 5 friends, we had 2 trucks so each person could have the entire row. My friend took this image of me with 2 of our friends. The leopard just walked under the window. It was amazing to see this beauty up close.
No tripod, monopod not needed with your Sony A7R4.
Sometimes the animals are far, sometimes they are just too close to photograph.
I was with 5 friends, we had 2 trucks so each person could have the entire row. My friend took this image of me with 2 of our friends. The leopard just walked under the window. It was amazing to see this beauty up close.
That's what I do when traveling in Kenya. Sony 24-105 for landscapes and animals close by on my Sony A73 and the 100-400mm GM on my Sony A7R3 for wildlife, and some landscapes too.
The Sony 70-300mm is not a great lens. I regret buying it. It is not super sharp on distant objects, and the bokeh is rather harsh. Also definitely no tripod or monopod.
Mar 10, 2023 11:02:21 #
Two of the best things I took with me were:
Super Clamp https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Super-Clamp-Ratchet-Handle/dp/B00G4L2976/ref=sr_1_4?crid=31ESXB0PLBEDK&keywords=super+clamp&qid=1678463739&sprefix=super+clamp%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-4
Carbon fiber gimbal head https://www.movophoto.com/products/gh800-carbon-fiber-pro-gimbal-tripod-head?variant=10890386052&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAx6ugBhCcARIsAGNmMbgMNjyh5zx_GaYLfn5ASagIXQgj-VIfimnUBuJBlHy29EpbIWK007YaAkvSEALw_wcB
I mounted the super clamp and gimbal on the top rail of the vehicle and stood on the back seat with my head out through the roof. Quick release allowed me to move to either side or handhold very quickly.
Super Clamp https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Super-Clamp-Ratchet-Handle/dp/B00G4L2976/ref=sr_1_4?crid=31ESXB0PLBEDK&keywords=super+clamp&qid=1678463739&sprefix=super+clamp%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-4
Carbon fiber gimbal head https://www.movophoto.com/products/gh800-carbon-fiber-pro-gimbal-tripod-head?variant=10890386052&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAx6ugBhCcARIsAGNmMbgMNjyh5zx_GaYLfn5ASagIXQgj-VIfimnUBuJBlHy29EpbIWK007YaAkvSEALw_wcB
I mounted the super clamp and gimbal on the top rail of the vehicle and stood on the back seat with my head out through the roof. Quick release allowed me to move to either side or handhold very quickly.
Mar 10, 2023 11:16:09 #
jimbo26 wrote:
Off on Safari tomorrow. Should I take monopod, tripod or beanbag?
Sony A7Rv
Which lens 100-400, 24-105 or 85-300?
1.4 ?
Sony A7Rv
Which lens 100-400, 24-105 or 85-300?
1.4 ?
Take only a beanbag. But ask your safari folks if they have them in the truck. Mine did. I took an 18-400 lens and the 24-105. Most of my shots were from the 18-400. I took two bodies because you don't want to be changing lenses (if you're in an open-topped vehicle). I'm sure you'll love Kruger. I certainly did.
Mar 10, 2023 11:36:15 #
They will all work if you have the room for them. I used a Canon 7d with canon 5.6 300mm prime and was very happy. I hope you get the rooms right on the preserve as the animals stroll right up to your porch. it was like National Geographic on steroids. I would go with the lens with the best reach as these animals are wild. Enjoy!
Mar 10, 2023 12:14:14 #
On my trip last year to KNP I took my R and R6 bodies. Canon 100-400 with a 1.4 ext and a 2x ext. I'm going to Africa again in May. No need for a tripod or monopod. I will take my own beanbag...didn't like the one they had.
The only lens I'm taking this time is my 100-400, 24-70 and a 50mm. 90%of my shots were with the 100-400 with 1.4 ext. never used my R. I would find it really hard to have two camera set up in the van.
The only lens I'm taking this time is my 100-400, 24-70 and a 50mm. 90%of my shots were with the 100-400 with 1.4 ext. never used my R. I would find it really hard to have two camera set up in the van.
Mar 10, 2023 14:52:36 #
No tripod, bean bag (buy a small bag of rice when you get there) Two cameras. Two Lenses.
Do not changes lenses in the field. Spare batteries.
Do not changes lenses in the field. Spare batteries.
Mar 10, 2023 23:12:34 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.