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First, I recommend bringing along a good camera bag or case. Camera bags are specially designed to provide padding and protection for your gear, and many of them also come with rain covers. This means that you have somewhere safe, protected, and padded to put your gear in between shoots. I like the bag that I have from The Vest Guy which is also available through B&H photo. It’s affordable, durable and the platform is large enough to rest my d4/500mm combo without holding it, thus giving my arms a break and making it easier to shoot for extended periods of time. Panning is a bit of a challenge but if I anticipate that I may need to pan, then I will sometimes put my left hand underneath the lens and rest my hand on the bag so that it is ready to move if needed. Whilst some cameras do offer a level of weather-proofing or rain resistance, the majority are not fully waterproof. So having a camera rain cover to keep your gear dry like this is a good option.

If there’s a certain shot or composition that you want, it’s a good idea to let your guide know so you have a better chance of seeing it. Whilst there’s never a guarantee of seeing any wildlife on safari, if you specify that you want a shot of an elephant bathing for example, then your guide should have an idea of where the best places to get that shot might be on your trip. For me, the only instance that the monopod was even remotely more useful than a bean bag was on a night safari. This was because you have to be so fast in snapping a photo of an animal before it runs away that you wouldn't even have time to move the bean bag at all. The amount of time from your spotter finding an animal to it running out of view can be seconds at best, and you will likely have no advanced warning in the form of other cars nearby to give you a heads up something is coming in the event you need to switch sides. We also wanted to see the Great Wildebeest Migration on that trip. This is always taking place, so it was just a question of researching where it would be at the time of year we would be visiting to ensure we would have the best chance to see and photograph it. However, if you want to be able to share your photos instantly online during your trip, then you will probably want to also shoot in JPG/JPEG because you don’t need to edit them prior to uploading them. If you aren’t clear on your interests, then you’ll be on more of a general safari and taken on the common safari drive circuits within the parks. Guides will almost always drive you to see things like lions or cheetahs if spotted, even without asking you. However, if you’d rather photograph elephants, eagles, or zebras, then you need to speak up so that you guide know what your wildlife sightseeing priorities are for the trip.

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The zoom isn’t very big, meaning you can’t capture animals which are far away and will have limitations capturing smaller animals like birds Photography bean bags come in a variety of sizes. The main thing is to ensure that the bean bag you choose is large enough so your camera and lens will comfortably fit on it, whilst not being so big that it is impractical to use and carry. Jess also found the bean bags useful for just using as armrests and for placing her elbows when using binoculars. Personally I use Vanguard photography bags and I’ve been an ambassador for Vanguard for many years now. If you see something on their store that works for your equipment, you can save money usingour exclusive Vanguard discount code. This will give you 20% off everything in the Vanguard store. Between us we came up with a design for a u-shaped bean bag with a zipper. My mum made it with a heavy calico fabric and a zipper. We then dyed it green. Once in Uganda, we filled it with dried beans and some pillow stuffing.

MATERIAL KIDS ARMCHAIR COMPOSITION 】 Cover - 50% Polyester 50% Cotton, Filling - Fire Retardant Polystyrene Beads If you are traveling to a place where sand is a concern, such as a desert or beach, be careful as blowing sand can get into your gear and can also leave scratches on your lens if you accidentally wipe them. Never put your camera down in the sand as it can easily work its way inside. This bag is made from rip-stop 400-dernier nylon. It has a zippered compartment so you can easily fill and empty it. It has D-rings on the ends so you can fit a strap, and there’s also a small sewn-in strap which can be used to secure it to a vehicle.Some bean bags, such as the Apex Bean Bag come with a plate on the top surface that allows a ball or gimbal head to be used. This adds to the cost and weight of the bag but it can make panning easier. 2) Weight When Filled So, choose one that won’t get heavy or bulky. That way, it would be easy to use in the field. Never buy an ultralight; it will never serve a real purpose. Do not fill it with light materials. It will affect the stability of the camera and the lens system. Pouf with mounting plate However, if you want the most flexibility and opportunity to get the best shots from your trip, then a higher end mirrorless camera would be my recommendation. The camera bean bag is perhaps one of the cheapest and most valuable camera equipment you need for better Safari photos.