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Beginner Camera for Wildlife Photography
Posted on 1/15/24 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 1/15/24 at 4:17 pm
Anybody on the board into wildlife photography? I’d like to buy a camera to get into it, but was wanting some recommendations on a good basic “beginner” camera.
I’d like to take pics 75-100 yards away and would like it to be very “automated” with the settings (I don’t want to have to adjust a lot of things- point, zoom in and click).
This camera has good reviews and doesn’t “break the bank:”
LINK
Any others I would be looking at? I’d prefer to keep the cost of the camera and lenses below $1k.
I’d like to take pics 75-100 yards away and would like it to be very “automated” with the settings (I don’t want to have to adjust a lot of things- point, zoom in and click).
This camera has good reviews and doesn’t “break the bank:”
LINK
Any others I would be looking at? I’d prefer to keep the cost of the camera and lenses below $1k.
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Posted on 1/15/24 at 4:20 pm to Tear It Up
High cotton will be here soon and he should be able to tell you everything need to know
Posted on 1/15/24 at 7:09 pm to Tear It Up
Any camera that takes decent pictures at that distance isn’t anywhere close to your price point.
I’d look at some sort or camera scope combination to get away cheaper.
Quality pictures and distance cost crazy money in the photography world.
I’d look at some sort or camera scope combination to get away cheaper.
Quality pictures and distance cost crazy money in the photography world.
Posted on 1/15/24 at 7:12 pm to Tear It Up
The camera body doesn’t matter as much as the lens.
That’s where the money goes fast. The lower the f-stop the more expensive the lens.
That’s where the money goes fast. The lower the f-stop the more expensive the lens.
This post was edited on 1/15/24 at 7:15 pm
Posted on 1/15/24 at 8:15 pm to Tear It Up
I got the Nikon p950 at the beginning of the season and love it. Have enjoyed taking pics almost as much as killing
Posted on 1/15/24 at 9:07 pm to Tear It Up
It's all in the lens, but don't use telephotos and don't buy aftermarket. Use a tri/monopod for any focal length over 90mm for better stability.
This is a cool little gadget to have, too.
ETA: NVM. It seems that everything is telephoto these days.
This is a cool little gadget to have, too.
ETA: NVM. It seems that everything is telephoto these days.
This post was edited on 1/16/24 at 8:50 am
Posted on 1/15/24 at 10:37 pm to Tear It Up
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Any others I would be looking at? I’d prefer to keep the cost of the camera and lenses below $1k.
A Canon 5d mkiii is a very good camera body that you can find used on eBay for around $400. You could put a Tamron 150-600mm lens on it and have a very nice set up.
Amazon
That camera body was about $3500 when it first came out and professional photographers still use them.
This post was edited on 1/15/24 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 1/16/24 at 9:03 am to Tear It Up
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I’d like to take pics 75-100 yards away and would like it to be very “automated” with the settings (I don’t want to have to adjust a lot of things- point, zoom in and click).
Not gonna work with wildlife
You will need to adjust shutter speed for motion, so understand the basics of exposure
You can get good photos on auto, just not great.
Posted on 1/16/24 at 11:23 am to Tear It Up
Started same process recently and have really gotten into taking pics more than killing as someone else mentioned. My Setup is a canon 80D (second hand, but never used) that i picked up for about $400. Also used sigma 100-500mm. Am about $1100 into body and lens. Am a complete novice and have alot to learn, but starting to get the hang of it. What is interesting is that my cellphone camera using magview attachment with binoculars on a tripod takes more vibrant images, especially in lower light. You will never get the same detail and backround as correctly using a full camera body, but the phone sensors have really come a long way. Magview attachment might be a good place to start.
Posted on 1/16/24 at 12:17 pm to Tear It Up
Unless you are just dead set on getting a dslr, I'd consider this:
amazon link
I started out with a much older cool pix, and if you want some serious zoom, these are great. And you don't have to lug around and change out lenses.
I personally use an old rebel T3I with a low-end 75-300 mm lens, and it works for me, but I am not trying to win any awards. I am actually in the market to get something new, so this is a good reference thread.
Some pics I've taken with my t3i:
and some from my old coolpix
This is a wildlife photo thread I made last year if you are interested.
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/outdoor/wildlife-photo-thread-photos-that-youve-taken/107082249/
amazon link
I started out with a much older cool pix, and if you want some serious zoom, these are great. And you don't have to lug around and change out lenses.
I personally use an old rebel T3I with a low-end 75-300 mm lens, and it works for me, but I am not trying to win any awards. I am actually in the market to get something new, so this is a good reference thread.
Some pics I've taken with my t3i:
and some from my old coolpix
This is a wildlife photo thread I made last year if you are interested.
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/outdoor/wildlife-photo-thread-photos-that-youve-taken/107082249/
This post was edited on 1/16/24 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 1/16/24 at 12:34 pm to Tear It Up
Samsung Galaxy S23
Posted on 1/16/24 at 1:28 pm to Tear It Up
Starting new, I would be buying mirrorless.
Posted on 1/16/24 at 1:56 pm to Tear It Up
FZ330 Amateur Photography
I have been a fan of the Panasonic FZ series starting with the FZ28 back in 2008. I would take a look at the 330, 1000, and 2000, depending on your budget.
Longterm though, Panasonic sold its camera division in 21. Olympus has sold theirs. Nikon is reducing theirs. If you are wanting a camera that you can master the program/interface, I would go with Cannon or Sony. It will shorten the learning curve as you go from camera to camera.
I have been a fan of the Panasonic FZ series starting with the FZ28 back in 2008. I would take a look at the 330, 1000, and 2000, depending on your budget.
Longterm though, Panasonic sold its camera division in 21. Olympus has sold theirs. Nikon is reducing theirs. If you are wanting a camera that you can master the program/interface, I would go with Cannon or Sony. It will shorten the learning curve as you go from camera to camera.
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