I have one on my Nikon Z7-2 and am very happy with it. I chose that lens for the Z7 for flexibility. Im a fairly serious photographer but not an obsessively picky one, so whatever issues some folks might see, I don’t see them, or they don’t bother me. However, I do have a 100-400mm Z lens, too. It’s much heavier and pricier, of course, and not a quick change, but I really like it, too.
One of the responders mentioned the Canon SX50. I’ve used one on several trips and loved the flexibility and range. I’ve since replaced it with a Nikon P900 and really love it, too, for situations where flexibility is at a premium and there are weight or space restrictions.
If you’re going to Botswana and will be in several small planes, that will be a major consideration because of the weight restrictions. Take a small but very flexible backup.
The other replies reflect my experience. I used it a lot until I could get the Z lenses I wanted, especially the 100-400mm.
I think it depends on what the club intends to do with the bodies of work. If ten photos taken over a several year period illustrate your whole approach to artistic life, and you’re expected to talk about them in some serious way, that sounds like a great idea. But if some committee wants to look at your body of work to decide if you’re good enough to belong, I’d say join another club.
My suggestion would be a Nikon P900. I have some high end Nikons, but the P900 is the most flexible by far, for both still and video..
The one with the dragonflies is truly unusual. Good work!
I agree with those who say focus on what you personally want to capture instead of camera settings. Think about the narrative aspects, any lines that suggest a journey, or shapes that make you re-think relationships. Think of yourself as a writer or artist instead of just a photographer. Actually, I saw some interesting things in that one you posted.
So how common is it for big rig drivers to be serious photographers inspired by their access to so much geography?
I use a Nikon D850 w Sigma 150-600 lens and Nikon Z7-II w 100-400 lens plus 2X converter at times. In my opinion, it’s very important to use the strap on the lens instead of the one on the camera for carrying (sorry if this is so obvious that no one else mentioned it!)
I have a Z7 II and am very happy with it. The adapter allows use of all my Nikon lenses, and my Sigma 150-600 mm also works fine with the adapter.
The right place, plenty of time, patience (a lot of patience!), high capacity card, multiple-exposure setting, something to sit on, sunscreen, etc. Oh, and luck. If you can find a place where one or more are returning to the same twig, you’re in luck.
I bought my first one used about six months ago from Rockbrook Camera, my local source that I trust completely. I love this camera and use it regularly. It does just fine with all my lenses, including the Sigma 150-600 mm.
I use Wondershare/Filmora for those kinds of projects. Takes some time and learning but it’s not very difficult.