How To Take Better Safari Photos
If you're thinking about going on safari there are many ways you can improve your photography by adopting some really simple techniques.
In this video I'd like to try and help you take the best photos possible while on your trip of a lifetime safari.
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00:28 Take photos at eye level to the wildlife - get as low down as possible
01:07 Use the natural light around you and only book morning and evening game drives
01:56 Use a telephoto zoom lens at least 400mm in focal distance
02:24 Use teleconverters for extra reach
02:38 Bring spare batteries, powerbank, usb cables and your battery charger
03:03 Create custom shooting modes on your camera for better control
03:48 Hold your camera correctly by using your arm as a natural camera support
04:23 Avoid changing lenses inside the safari vehicle due to dust and debris in the air around you
04:45 Bring a smaller camera for close up shots even a smartphone will be fine for close ups of wildlife approaching the vehicle
05:24 Use a camera strap to avoid losing expensive gear and also to add better stability especially for when shooting video
05:46 Check your camera settings regularly to help maintain a sufficient shutter speed and to make sure you're in the correct shooting mode
06:18 Check composition by moving the camera for more neutral and cleaner backgrounds
06:37 Use mounted cameras such as a GoPro or an Insta 360 for wide immersive shots of wildlife close to the vehicle
06:59 Use a smartphone mounted to the hot-shoe of the camera to avoid missing the action
07:19 Protect your camera gear as best as possible
The gear i currently use:
DJI Osmo Hero - https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Super-Wide...
Insta360 One RS - https://www.amazon.com/insta360-ONE-1...
Canon R5 - https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Full-Fra...
Canon R6 - https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Full-Fra...
Canon RF15-35 f2.8 - https://www.amazon.com/Canon-RF-15-35...
Canon RF28-70 f2 - https://www.amazon.com/Canon-RF-28-70...
Canon RF70-200 f2.8 - https://www.amazon.com/Canon-RF-70-20...
Canon RF100-500 f4.5-7.1 - https://www.amazon.com/Canon-100-500m...
Canon RF400 f2.8 - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=RF400mm&am...
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