Questions tagged [wildlife]
a genre of photography which covers photography of animals in their natural habitat
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For those that can afford fancy teleprimes is it preferred to use AF or MF for birds?
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I'll be using a Nikon 300mm/f4 on my Sony a6000 and seeing what birds I can get with it. The Sony 55-210mm is what I've been using but it lacks the reach and native teleconverters.
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Can I make a budget trail camera with photoelectric sensors?
Only very expensive trailcams (USD 1,000+) are able to take photos of small and extremely fast stoats and weasels. So in order to monitor the presence/absence of weasel and stoat in a certain area, ...
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Do wildlife photographers use UV illumination when filming coral reef swims?
When I watch coral reef nature documentaries, the lighting on the coral reef looks incredible.
When I actually swim in Coral Reefs (eg Far North Queensland), what is see is generally green or dark ...
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How do you capture wildlife at night in near pitch black darkness?
I've seen many documentaries filming in pretty much pitch black darkness using some sort of night vision camera (which I haven't been able to find / search for on google).
How do you do this for ...
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Are there any Teleconverters/Extenders which will work with a Canon Rebel EOS T3 and 55-250mm f/4-5.6 lens?
Are there any Teleconverters or Extenders that will work on the Rebel EOS T3, I am currently using an EFS 55-250MM 1:4-5.6 IS II lens in an area where there is a variety of interesting wildlife that I ...
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What are good starter outdoor cameras? [duplicate]
My husband writes for an outdoor magazine and we go backpacking/canoeing/kayaking/etc a lot for his stories. I would love to learn real photography (and maybe one day take pictures to go along with ...
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Should I get a teleconverter or 150-500mm lens?
I am planning a wildlife trip. I want to be able to take photos of far away objects and still have all the detail. I currently have a Canon 650D and my longest lens is 70-300mm.
I am busy saving for ...
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Nikon lens upgrade question
I had a Nikon 7100 and a 70-300mm lens. Upgraded to a Nikon d750, and want to upgrade my lens to one that will allow me to take photos at comparable distances. (Going full frame decreases my effective ...
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Nikon D3300 - Trouble Focusing on Birds both Stationary & Moving
I would like to know how to correct for the problem of capturing moving (or even stationary) birds amid foliage.
Too often I end up with a blur even when I use a fast shutter under bright sunlight.
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What should I look for in lenses for long range and close up animal and natural shots?
I am looking at trying to buy a long range lens for shooting animals and nature. I'm kinda new to photography and am not sure which brand or size I should be looking for. What features are important ...
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Is the camouflage texture of certain wildlife lens covers relevant? [closed]
Camouflage texture on wildlife lens covers seem pretty popular. I get that the covers can be great to protect the lens from dents and scratches as well as to protect the hands of thephotographer from ...
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Is it a good idea to use adapted tele lenses with a micro four thirds camera for fast moving (nature/wildlife) photos?
I am thinking of buying an affordable tele lens (600mm+ equivalent) for my panasonic Lumix G5. I have read about adapting 400mm f5.6 EDIF
a) For wildlife/bird pictures, would it be too much of ...
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What should be the aperture and ISO while doing wildlife photography in sunlight? [closed]
Next week I am going for a tour of Jim Corbett National park and I am not expert with Wild Life Photography so tips and suggestions are really appreciated from the professionals.Thanks in Advance
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Best and cheapest lenses for wildlife photography? [closed]
What are the best and cheapest lenses for wildlife phototgraphy?
I recently got a Nikon D3100 and would like a new lens for wildlife photography.
Any suggestions would be helpful!
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How can an amateur wildlife photographer get good photos of urban foxes?
I live in an area that has a lot of urban foxes and I've been wondering for a while if I could get some interesting photos of them. A web search turned up this article and wonderful pictures, but ...
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How can I get to 400mm+ for wildlife photography on a budget of around £1000 with a Canon DSLR?
I am asking a question that might have been asked many times in the past. However, I like to hear some advice for my situation so.
Basically I am looking to invest some money on my photography for ...
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Should I buy a Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS or 70-200 f/4 L USM (without IS) for a wildlife safari? [duplicate]
I'm a beginner to Photography with a Canon T3i, and love travelling and outdoors activities. Planning a trip to Africa to see wildlife this summer, and would love some help to chose between these two ...
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Recommended wildlife photography lenses for Nikon DX bodies with no AF motor
I have some SLR experience but have mostly been using a point-and-shoot in the last few years. Now I would like to jump back into the digital SLR world specifically to do wildlife photography (mostly ...
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Is the Nikon 300mm f/4 a good lens for Nikon D7000 for shooting sports & wildlife?
I am looking for a good Nikon lens for my D7000 to shoot both sports & wildlife. I want to get really sharp images. I've been working with the 18-200mm & really disappointed by some of the ...
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Should I prefer versatility or a longer focal length for wildlife photography?
I'm having a hard time deciding which lens I should add to my bag. I currently have the 600D + 18-135 kit lens. I wanted to get a telephoto for my next lens, and I have two options to choose from for ...
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Sigma 150-500 for wildlife?
I will be spending next summer up in Alaska and want to get some wildlife shooting in. I would like to start planning now for what lens to save up for.
I have been looking at the Sigma 150-500. It ...
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How to shoot whales?
I'm going whale watching with a Pentax K5, I'm thinking of using a Pentax 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM lens only as I don't want to change lenses while out at sea. Do you have any suggestions for shooting ...
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Is the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM suitable for wildlife photography?
I got my first DSLR about a week ago (600d) + af-s 18-135mm kit lens, but I want another lens with greater focal length.
So I thought about this lens:
CANON 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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Best easy-to-carry-around Canon (or ANY OTHER) camera plus lenses for bird /wildlife/landscape photography (hobby)?
Apologies for the long post..Just want to give as much info as possible.
I am looking for a suitable camera & lens. Open to suggestions!
Initial plan was to buy a Canon 600d.
This is a hobby ...
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Canon 550D Vs Nikon D3100 for wildlife and nature photography [closed]
I am a beginner in photography. Can you please tell me which will perform better for wildlife and nature photography?
Still confused over Canon or Nikon
Regards
Venkatesh T
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Which camera is better for wildlife photography (7D or 5D Mark II with tele converter)
I'm looking for a general purpose camera that can do almost any type of photography.
The 5D Mark II is great for portraits and ultra-wide photography, but for wildlife photography, which is better, a ...
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Canon extender 2x III with 70-200mm F4L vs 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L for wildlife shooting
Photography.SE, hello there, this is my first question, hence please pardon my inexperience of phrasing the question.
I am about to go to Yosemite and Yellowstone for 3 weeks next month, and ...
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Is staging, live baiting and sedating animals in wildlife photography a common practice?
I am not a wildlife photographer and frankly I have little interest in wildlife photography outside of the birds and squirrels outside of my kitchen window. I do however enjoy looking at some of the ...
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Can knowledge and preparation offset the need for longer lenses in wildlife photography?
One of the biggest barriers to wildlife photography as I see it is the requirement for fast, long expensive lenses. I have in the past used a teleconverter to get my 300mm lens up to 600mm but even ...
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Are mirror lenses good for wildlife photography in daylight?
I've recently seen these Rokinon/Opteka mirror lens with whooping focal length (like 500mm, 600mm, 800mm, 1000mm) at a cheap price. And I have seen some of their same pictures in Flickr and vendor ...
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How do you take pictures of creatures which may move away when you get close to them?
How do macro pros shoot animals, even flies or dragonflies since they can fly away forever at any moment? I sometimes suspect they have some trick to stun or immobilize them.
Just as an example look ...
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What 300mm lens to get for my Nikon camera for wildlife photography in a national park?
I'm shopping for a 300mm lens for my Nikon D60. Which lens do you suggest? I want to use it mostly to capture images of animals in the Kruger National Park?
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Where can I find advice on using an advanced AF system for wildlife and bird photography?
I recently purchased a Canon 7D, as my previous 450D had become a severely limiting factor in my endeavors to wildlife and bird photography (particularly bird photography, which I LOVE, but for which ...
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Are there any pro wildlife photographers using the Pentax DA* 300mm?
Are there any pro wildlife photographers using the Pentax DA★ 300mm? I have spent a week searching for anyone who is using Pentax kit in wildlife photography and who is getting paid for their work.
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What mm lens for distance shots?
If I am looking to take landscape and wildlife shots and some of those shots being from a decent distance what mm lens would I need? I am not sure what else I should be adding here, I am just looking ...
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What camera is very similar to the Canon G11/G12, but with greater optical zoom and shooting speed?
I will be taking wildlife and scenery photos demanding a much greater zoom than the 5X that the canon G11/G12 has. The rest of the features (except the shooting speed) are very nice as is the price ...
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What are the best spots around Louisville, KY to shoot wildlife?
Just as the title says, does anyone know any good wildlife spots around Louisville, KY? I am interested in birds, small critters, but also larger animals.
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What would be useful to know or read before shooting a Safari?
I'm going on Safari in a couple of months, I've never really done any wild life photography in the past aside from going to my local park and photographing squirrels and water fowl.
I own a Nifty 50 ...
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How can I photograph hummingbirds?
The rules for photographing normal birds largely don't apply to hummingbirds. You're unlikely to be able to predict or keep up with their flight path, especially with autofocus. Additionally, the ...
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What "start up" telephoto lenses do you recommend for Canon for wildlife photography?
I'm sort of a "weekend" photographer who likes to take photos of landscapes/cityscapes and nature/wildlife.
At the moment I'm using Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro that ...
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What methods do macro photographers use to get so close to butterflies, bees, insects and the like?
I have seen some super macro photos of things like butterflies and bees that left me wondering how the photographer is able to get so close to the subject long enough to take a photo.
Most of the ...
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How important is ISO speed?
My wifes Canon EOS 450D has various speed settings and an auto mode.
The quickest one is 1600.
She photographs mainly birds, both stationary and in flight and mainly still insects.
What are the ...
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Which lenses are best for macro and for birdwatching (both Canon and Nikon)?
Now I have old Sony A100 DSLR + Minolta AF 24-50/4, Minolta AF 50/1.6, Tokina ATX 80-400/4.5-5.6, ...
My camera is old.
In near future I am going to buy new DSLR.
I think it will be Canon or Nikon. I ...
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Should I shoot momma possum and her babies?
I have a wood deck in back that a possum family has decided to move in to. Momma has been there for a few days now. She lines up her nose and eyes straight through the 1/4" gaps between the ...
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