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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Pros and Cons of long telephoto lenses – (continuation)
FIRST IMAGE – (Watch in full display for max quality)WHY IS DOF MINIMISED AT THE MAXIMUM FOCAL LENGTH OF A ZOOM/LONG LENS?
Field depth depends on four factors: aperture size, lens focal length, frame (sensor) size, and focal distance (distance to subject).
Wildlife and bird photographers must understand the impact of the Aperture they select when using a telephoto or a long lens. Amongst other crucial settings, choosing the correct Aperture will impact how shallow the DOF will be and how much is in focus.
In my first image, I would like to demonstrate the impact of the DOF effect using a 600 mm prime lens and an aperture of f/4 at a distance of 50,10 meters between my subject and me.
Camera Settings:
1/640sec – f/4 – ISO 500 – Nikon D5 – Card Door Mount for support.
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Bruna Mentrup
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I started my wildlife photography journey with nothing but a passion for capturing what I had seen unfold before me for years.
Determined I could achieve that, I set out with the most basic equipment, and eventually, my efforts were rewarded.
I, fortunately, love travel and being in my own company, so I spend months on the road in perfect partnership with the animals, great light, and the landscape. My confidence grew, and my images started to speak for themselves; so did my range of equipment, as did the awards.
My proudest moment was being made a Licentiate by the Photography Society of South Africa. I take so much pride in the steps I have taken, and it gives me such joy to see my work in magazines and hanging on walls of game lodges across Africa.
My philosophy is that anyone can acquire technical skills in photography. Still, you need heart, passion and a deep connection with what is around you to capture the finest of what Mother Nature has on offer.
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