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The genesis of photography as we now know it was in 1826, when Joseph Nicephore produced the first permanent photograph on a metal plate coated with bitumen. Wildlife photography was born a little later, in the early 186os, when a handful of people began taking pictures of domestic and zoo
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Some images from this period – such as the…Read More -
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Read MoreWhy is it Important to use a Card Reader to Download your Photos instead of downloading straight from your Camera?In my Lightroom classes, I always stress the importance of getting a card reader to download your photos. Downloading photos...
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Lowlight Photography: No matter how good cameras get, it can be very difficult to take high-quality photos in low light! That’s true of every camera, from a cheap phone to a high-end DSLR or mirrorless camera. Simply put, low light photography is hard. However, if you understand how your camera oporates in Manual mode, you will be able to push y…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Photo Gear Talk
I’ve always preached that the magic of photography lies with the photographer, not the gear. Recently, a DPC student who wanted to give back blessed me with a bounty of Sony equipment, including some legendary Batis Sonnar lenses. This was one of the biggest miracles I’ve experienced, especially as my trusty Canon EOS R began showing its…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Photo Gear Talk
I recently switched to the Sony A7R V, and this review by Dustin Abbott sums up why I am madly in love with this camera. It is by far the most mature and well-rounded stills camera I’ve had the opportunity to shoot with. (There are better cameras for video)
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Renate and Norma were also photographers who were ready to capture the unpredictable behaviour of the same hippo, and I would love to share some of their images with you. If you are a wildlife photographer, having good habits will be vital in capturing beautiful action images, as wildlife and birds are unpredictable, and action happens without…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Matobo National Park – Zimbabwe
Fujifilm X-S10, Fuji XF16-80mm, F-R OIS WR Lens, 1/850sec, F5,6, ISO160, No flashThe Matopos Mountains, 35km south of Bulawayo in southern Zimbabwe, should be on your bucket list as a photographer. Unfortunately, we did not have time to stop long enough for photos; we had to cross the border back into South…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Tip – shooting into the sun
Nikon D5, Nikon 200-500mm lens, 1/800 sec, f,6.3, ISO 250, flash did not fire. It was Captured from an unstable boat on the Chobe River, using a camera bracket.When shooting into the sun, it’s important to get the subject as sharp as possible. This is not easy, as your camera needs light to focus properly.…Read More
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Nikon Z 8 – Full Frame Mirrorless, 45.7 MP | Camera Review
Fellow Nikon Shooters, the time has come to make the inevitable jump from DSLR to mirrorless! Like many others, I have long used the highly regarded D850 and the D5, among other bodies. I have been waiting for Nikon to release a camera that genuinely warrants the expense of transitioning…Read More
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Very informative. Something to consider in the future.