"Hans-Georg Michna" wrote in message
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> On Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:07:20 +0100, pinklife wrote:
>
>>I'm going on a 3-day safari in Masai Mara in Africa and looking to buy
>>a new camera. Suggestions on which may be the most suitable for this
>>trip? Currently, I am leaning toward the Canon SX1 is which has 20x
>>zoom and can get me to 580mm. I like the idea that is less bulky than
>>bringing multiple lenses with an SLR. I am a photo enthusiast, but not
>>a professional photographer. Thoughts?? Thanks in advance!
>
> I think you're on the right way. A long zoom is about the first
> requirement I would have mentioned.
>
> A 20x zoom is difficult to handle and most likely requires
> something to lean the camera against, so test it thoroughly
> before you go and take a bean bag along, so you can squeeze the
> camera against it in the corner of an open car window.
>
> If you are familiar with a polarizing filter, that may be the
> only extra piece of equipment you need. If not, you might as
> well forget about it, as it is somewhat difficult to understand
> and use.
>
> Hans-Georg
i didnt realise you could put a filter on a point and shoot.
also, you might need some wide angle as landscapes are stunning in kenya.
personally i would go with an DSLR system, but dont make the mistake most
photographers make when they go on safari..
and thats to see africa through nothing but a viewfinder.
also, take LOTS and LOTS of memory cards and batteries..electricity is not
always available.
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