greymule wrote:
Hello Everyone. Been AWOL during Covid. Probably no one noticed. Anyways, I'd like to get back in the swing of the forum.
Going on a Photo Safari to Botswana and Zambia. I have never shot any wildlife images to speak of so I could use some tips.
I am renting a D850 Nikon and a 200-500mm Nikon lens. Supposed to have pretty good VR system. Will likely be using beanbag support while in the Jeep. As a backup I'm taking my D810 and my 24-70 2.8E. Any suggestions as to the ISO and default fStop? Any other tips would be welcome, since experience teaches a hard school, but fools learn in no other [B. Franklin] Due to weight restrictions, may not take tripod, but maybe my monopod.
Also any tips in general about safari life? We will be going in early November for 2 weeks. Visiting three separate areas. I can provide the names of the areas if that will help you help me.
Thanking in advance as always.
One night will be on some sort of elevated platform to hear the African sounds at night.
Greymule (Rick)
Hello Everyone. Been AWOL during Covid. Probably n... (
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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.