Posted by Elliott Neep on July 25, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Hi Folks,
Sorry have not posted for a while. Had emergency surgery a couple of weeks back and am only just moving about ok. I'm (hopefully) off to Africa at the end of August and just wondered if anyone out there had any tips. I'm visiting Lake Nekuru and the Masai Mara - well away from Governor's Camp, I should add. Would appreciate suggestions on kit, filters, support, issues with dust, what focal lengths were most useful, etc.
As some of you may know, I've been visiting India consistently for a few years and this is my first trip away from that very addictive continent. I am hoping the cold turkey goes well!
IMHO certainly a 500 is key, 300 or 70-200 lens with 1.4 converter are also handy lenses to have, however I too am in a similar dilemma but think I know the direction. Maybe 17-35 for landscapes may be worth considering. Also if you can, I find two bodies are very useful, keepiing the changing of lenses to a minimum and by this, reducing dust. Artic butterfly or cleaning swap (package) for sensor cleaning. A good downloader ie Giga pro ev is an excellent purchase for backup, but I do find the battery life poor!
Filters, well for me polariser is worth packing too, but depends on what you want to do although I have found that when shooting animals in the bush filters have not really helped. Subject to your camera make, I also found that on the Canon 1D series, setting the WB to sunny gave a nice warmth to the image, but remember to revert back as and when. Bean bags yes, as space on a jeep can be limited.
Sorry if it sounds like I am teaching my grandmother...
All the best for your trip and like Andy said 'speedy recovery'.
Steve
Posted by Elliott Neep on July 26, 2007 at 11:02 AM
Thanks for 'get well' messages. Justin, that article is superb. A great read. Steve, as I said on the phone, thanks for the info - just what I needed.
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5 repliesSorry have not posted for a while. Had emergency surgery a couple of weeks back and am only just moving about ok. I'm (hopefully) off to Africa at the end of August and just wondered if anyone out there had any tips. I'm visiting Lake Nekuru and the Masai Mara - well away from Governor's Camp, I should add. Would appreciate suggestions on kit, filters, support, issues with dust, what focal lengths were most useful, etc.
As some of you may know, I've been visiting India consistently for a few years and this is my first trip away from that very addictive continent. I am hoping the cold turkey goes well!
Thanks in advance for any tips...
I spect the best person to ask would be Andy Rouse.He's been everywhere, so i should amagine he would know alot of the answers.Give him a email !.
I was reading through the following article a couple of days ago. Sounds like it's just what you were looking for. SAFARI EQUIPMENT TIPS
IMHO certainly a 500 is key, 300 or 70-200 lens with 1.4 converter are also handy lenses to have, however I too am in a similar dilemma but think I know the direction. Maybe 17-35 for landscapes may be worth considering. Also if you can, I find two bodies are very useful, keepiing the changing of lenses to a minimum and by this, reducing dust. Artic butterfly or cleaning swap (package) for sensor cleaning. A good downloader ie Giga pro ev is an excellent purchase for backup, but I do find the battery life poor!
Filters, well for me polariser is worth packing too, but depends on what you want to do although I have found that when shooting animals in the bush filters have not really helped. Subject to your camera make, I also found that on the Canon 1D series, setting the WB to sunny gave a nice warmth to the image, but remember to revert back as and when. Bean bags yes, as space on a jeep can be limited.
Sorry if it sounds like I am teaching my grandmother...
All the best for your trip and like Andy said 'speedy recovery'.
Steve