Wildlife Photography Gear and Techniques

Gear, Tips and techniques for photographing wildlife

big five buffalo kruger

The Big 5 : Photographing the Buffalo

Reading Time: 6 minutes 7 Tips for photographing Buffalo:

1. Know where to find them
2. Position your vehicle correctly
3. Observe their behaviour
4. Choose the correct lens
5. Choose the correct camera settings
6. Experiment with close ups
7. Photograph symbiotic relationships

lion portrait in the rain

The Big 5 : Photographing the Lion

Reading Time: 7 minutes 7 tips for Photographing Lion:
1. Know where to find them
2. Position your vehicle correctly
3. Observe their behaviour
4. Choose the correct lens
5. Choose the correct camera settings
6. Photographing predation
7. Keep an eye out for scavengers

male leopard walking at night

The Big 5 : Photographing the Leopard

Reading Time: 7 minutes Here are my 7 tips for photographing the leopard:

1. Know where to find them
2. Know when to find them
3. Positioning your vehicle
4. Observe their behaviour
5. Choose the correct lens
6. Choose the correct camera settings
7. Photographing predation

black rhino action

The Big 5 : Photographing the Rhino

Reading Time: 7 minutes 9 Tips for photographing Rhino

1. Know where to find them
2. Position your vehicle correctly
3.Observe their behaviour
4. Choose the correct lens
5. Choose the correct camera settings
6. Experiment with close ups
7. Photograph symbiotic relationships
8. Know when to leave
9. Posting images

what wildlife photography gear do i need

What Wildlife photography gear do I need?

Reading Time: 4 minutes What wildlife photography gear should you take on Safari? Read about important considerations when choosing:
1. Cameras
2. Lenses

best wildlife photography cameras

Best Wildlife Photography Cameras 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes The 7 main considerations that should inform your decision making process are:
1. fast and accurate autofocus,
2. frame rate of at least 10 frames per second,
3. minimum 25mp sensor,
4. ISO performance,
5. dual card slots,
6. weight,
7. price.

best mirrorless camera nikon z9

Switch to Mirrorless Cameras?

Reading Time: 4 minutes 7 reasons to switch to mirrorless for wildlife:
1. Image Quality
2. Frame rate
3. Auto focus accuracy
4. ISO performance
5. Exposure live view
6. Silent electronic shutter
7. Research and Development

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