On Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:58:39 +0100, the_niner_nation wrote:
>i didnt realise you could put a filter on a point and shoot.
Depends on what is meant by point-and-shoot. Quite a few compact
(i.e. non-SLR) cameras have a filter ring. Mine does.
>also, you might need some wide angle as landscapes are stunning in kenya.
The super-zooms go a bit into wide angle, but for the rare
extreme wide-angle panorama I just take several photos side by
side and stitch them with one of the automatic stitcher
programs. This procedure also yields a higher resolution.
>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.
My experience is that photographers see more, even if they spend
some time looking through the viewfinder. The opposite mistake
would be to see wonderful things, but not photograph at least
some of them. I've made that mistake in my early Africa days and
always regretted it. Hope I made up for it later.
>also, take LOTS and LOTS of memory cards and batteries..electricity is not
>always available.
Another alternative is to use an inverter on the car battery.
Depending on circumstances that can be a very good solution,
particularly if you drive and camp.
Hans-Georg |