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Aloha. Thanks for watching and for your comment. I think the images I presented in the video are all sharp. But I do acknowledge shooting at f/2.8 can be a high risk high return proposition. If I miss the eye, then I miss the photo. Stopping down to say f/4, as you suggest, does open up the depth of field, and more of the animal may be “sharper”, but that’s not how I like to photograph wildlife. I really like a blurred background so I photograph wide open when I can. Thanks again and have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

Aloha Elizabeth. Thank you for watching and for your kind comment. While I do not know Arias personally I know of him. We exchange Alohas at the bakery and post office in town. I look forward to meeting you when you visit Kauai next. Have a wonderful weekend. Aloha, Lee

Haha. Yes, I agree. It is overpriced. I made the decision to purchase it primarily as a landscape lens that I could also do wildlife in combination with the Sigma 500 f/5.6. I just got tired of going in wildlife trips and coming back with thousands of photos. So I wanted something slower. And boy is it slower! 🤣 for BIF it’s basically useless. But for larger animals it’s fine. IQ is excellent. And for landscape I like the APO lenses. In hindsight I probably should’ve kept half my Canon gear and bought a Hasselblad X2D but I need telephoto for waves and compressed landscapes. And weather sealing so I went with Leica. I’ve told myself I have to use it for at least 4 years to get my money’s worth. Then may sell. Who knows? But yeah, totally overpriced. Agree with you there.

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Despite it is a Sony sensor in the SL3, the Sony A7RV have slightly better dynamic range. I use Zeiss, Voigtländer and Sony GM Lenses, none of those are second to Leica, but all cheaper. so I have two Sony 61 megapixels Cameras and 11 high end Lenses ! Right now the Fuji GFX100S is much better buy than X2D. I thought of getting either X2D or Fuji, but I will rather go with a bit less image quality and still have a compact and light weight system with Sony. Last week I tried a software that enhanced some of my 15 years old digital photos, just amazing how good those images got in post !

@@cameraprepper7938 very cool. I used a Zeiss 21 Milvus with my Canon and while I do think it is very good, the Leica 21 APO is superior in my opinion. The Milvus had some distortion and bowing along the horizon. But the colors were excellent. I am happy that you are pleased with your kit. I’ll continue to get to know the SL3. It is amazing at just how many excellent choices we have available to us as photographers now. Best of luck. Lee

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai The Zeiss Milvus Lenses may be good, but they are just too big and heavy. I have the very compact Zeiss Loxia Distagon 21mm 2.8 T* which are excellent, I got it new in open box offer for half price. For me the Sony eco system are great, so many very good Cameras and hundreds of Lenses for the Sony E-mount system, with that you cannot go wrong AND you will be richer than going the Leica way !

@@cameraprepper7938 sounds good! 👍

I’ve seen apps that work like that. I think Leica has one as well. I can see such an app can be useful. And cheaper than buying the ridiculously expensive remote shutter release!

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai You can buy good "no brand name" remote controls, but it is so much easier to use an app on the phone. I can stand more than 30 feet from the Camera and control the Camera with the phone and see the live image on the phone, great !

@@cameraprepper7938 I will have to investigate the app. It sounds convenient!

Totally agree! Thanks for watching and for your informative comment. It’s always good to hear from other photographers who have had direct hands on experience. Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Thank you, have a nice weekend

Thanks for watching and for your comment. I’m self employed. I have owned my own gallery on Kauai for the last 12 years. It’s in Hanapepe. Stop by if you ever get the chance. No idea about the lens weight. I’m sure you can find the specs of all three lenses on Sigma’s website or a retailer’s like B&H. Have a great weekend. Lee

Aloha Parth. Thanks for watching and for commenting. So happy that you were able to visit Ngorongoro Crater. I agree with you, it is awesome! Have a great summer! Aloha, Lee

Awesome that you were able to visit the Crater! Thanks for watching. Aloha, Lee

Aloha Kay. Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. I’m glad you found the video informative. The first time you saw this lens was your reaction similar to mine? It really is a great performer, and I think I forgot to mention it in the video but because of its size it actually helps us get shots that we likely would miss with the super teles. Were you just a little sad to sell your 400? I was a little sad to sell my 600 but it just makes the most sense to me. Anyway have a great weekend and good luck to Germany in the Euros today. Aloha. Lee

Aloha Paul! Thanks for watching! Have a great weekend. 🤙

You have great weekend with your photography!

@@pauldarville3843mahalo! 🙏

Hi Lee, the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 looks like a real capable lens, How does it work in low light?. I've used Canon since the late 1970's, I guess my father got me interested in photography. He used to turn our bathroom into a darkroom for his black & white film. I'm still with the Canon EF mount on the Canon 6D M2. But I'm very interested in the new Canon R5 M2! Yes it's a nice looking lens. Anyway you have a great weekend. Aloha, Paul

@@pauldarville3843aloha Paul. With minimum aperture of f/5.6 the lens does suffer in low light scenarios. So if photographing wildlife the dawn and dusk encounters will be difficult, especially for the more active subjects. In low light the photographer must wait and choose their moment, perhaps when the animal pauses to check their surroundings. I also think that the minimum aperture of f/5.6 will have us shooting at ISO of 2000 and higher in low light, making some kind of DeNoise software a must. So yes, there are some definite compromises as with all equipment. Regarding the R5II- I agree with you. It looks like an exciting and excellent camera. I am also interested in it. But even more so in the rumored Canon 200-500 f/4 zoom. That’s something that I would love to try! Have a great weekend and enjoy your photography! My dad got me interested in photography too. We split the cost of buying my first camera, a 35mm Canon Rebel. Aloha! 🤙

When I got the Sigma 500mm 5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens in March 2024, I was very astonished about the small compact size and the low weight ! It is very easy to handle an operate and it fits nice in a small backpack, though I can go hiking for hours, just holding the Lens in my hands ! The optical image quality are excellent, I can highly recommend the Sigma 500mm 5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens !

Haha. Sorry about that. I have the background music off in almost all of the newer episodes. I heard from a lot of people on this one. Thanks for the feedback. Have a great weekend. Lee

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauaihey man, that was a solid response. 👍

Aloha Alan! Thank you for watching and for your comment. Glad you liked the images. Have a great weekend. Aloha 🤙

Cheers! Thanks for watching! What’s your go to morning session snack?

Haha. Yes, always a compromise is needed. I’m renting the anti sigzilla right now- Sigma’s 500 f5.5. It is tiny!!!

Aloha Ken. Thanks for watching and for your comment. The 1.4 converters are for different mounts-- Canon EF mount and Canon RF mount. The EF 300mm f/2.8 II lens is an EF mount (older version for Canon DSLR cameras like the 1Dx series or 5D series). However, I can use this EF lens and EF 1.4 extender with newer Canon mirrorless cameras like the R5 and R3 by coupling the EF to RF adapter to the EF extender. The EF to RF adapters are black in color. The other 1.4 extender that I showed in the video is an RF mount for Canon's mirrorless cameras-- R5, R3, R6, etc... So yes, because one lens is an EF mount and the other lens is an RF mount they require different extenders. I hope this clears up any confusion. Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Ha Ha, got it. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Yes! I agree. Such a nice walk and all the birds! ❤️ thank you for watching. Aloha! 🤙

Aloha Zan. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. I’m happy you found the video useful. First, you will have a fantastic safari! It is truly one of the great experiences one can have in life. Your kit looks great. Since you will be off-roading the 300 will be enough in many situations. I’d recommend starting out with the 1.4 on and see how it goes. 420 is about perfect for many encounters and you’ll have the 70-200 for the times when the animals are very near. With the M system I’d consider a 35 if you have one. I found that when shooting the Q2, 28 was often too wide . Remember you’ll be in the vehicle and the edges of the vehicle can easily enter the frame. I was often using the “35 crop” mode in the Q2. So that’s the only thing I’d ask you to consider, if you have a 35. No need to get one if you don’t , but just a thought. And lastly, the 2.0 will be useful for birds and maybe rhinos but the aperture hit, softness, and time to employ make it less useful in my experience. Especially since you will be able to go off road in the private game reserve. Have fun and take a lot of images!!! Aloha, Lee

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai thanks again Lee! Will be looking forward to your next video!

Aloha Jackson. Thank you. I could not have made the photos without you. You are a fabulous guide!!! See you again soon. 🤙

Mahalo! Thank you for watching! Have a fantastic day! Aloha 🤙

Aloha K! Mahalo for watching and for your comments. Yes, I planned on journaling at the beginning but didn’t do much at all, other than-like you said- video journaling 😉 thanks again and have a great summer. Aloha, Lee

Haha! Thanks David! My neighbor says it’s too bright, too! Not sure about a Spurs shirt… I thought about wearing one when ya’ll played City but Gooner for life! Yesterday was difficult to watch too- City vs United 🤮 I really like Ange though. I think the North London Derby should be fun over the next few years! Thanks again and enjoy the off season! Aloha, Lee

Aloha from Kauai! Thanks for watching and for commenting. Hopefully I’ll have more views soon. Aloha!

Aloha! Thanks for watching and for your comment. I cover my go to camera settings for stop action, shallow depth of field wildlife photography in a separate video on Ruaha National Park. You can view it here ruclips.net/video/oEPLxcOArWg/видео.htmlsi=d6K0hQ8X2q9zTAqw Thanks again! Aloha.

Thank you I saw them and have made notes for my upcoming safari in Oct.

@@explorevanisle2924 Awesome. Good luck and have a fantastic safari!

Aloha Bruce! Thanks for watching and for your question. I use the Pelican Air 1535. I carry it on the plane and also take it on the game drives if I know I have room/space. It’s fantastic. Keeps extra lenses/bodies safe and clean. Also the bush planes allow me to put it inside the aircraft in the back with backpacks and other light gear from the other passengers. Highly recommended. Have a good one.

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Asante sana Lee, good to know. I'm looking into whether my 600mm f4 will fit in one of those.

@@brucewilliamsstudio4932 My 600 F/4 (Canon RF) doesn't fit. SONY might...

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Good to know.... that pretty much eliminates this option for me. Thanks.

Aloha Naser. I can’t say if it is common or not but I saw 4 different leopards in 7 days of game drives with 6 individual sightings. One male is well known amongst the guides and they have nicknamed him Moyo. This leopard is very chill and calm around vehicles. I was there in mid November. I think the wet season would be difficult to spot most animals because the bush is just so thick. I loved Ruaha and saw most of the big animals except cheetah and rhino. While I really enjoyed Ruaha it was very hot in November. Other than it was fantastic. Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

Aloha Mark. Thank you for watching and for commenting. Happy Birthday! You will have a great time in Serengeti. Hopefully you will be able to see a hunt, too. Patience and luck may be required! Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

Aloha Naser. Thanks for watching and for commenting. The leopard photographed and seen in this video was actually on the Crater rim. So for this leopard, technically you are correct. It was not in the Crater, but rather on the crater rim in a tree along the road. But we did see it on the Ngorongoro game drive. However, my guide assures me that leopards can indeed be seen in the woodlands on the Crater floor. I just haven't seen them there yet. Thanks again for your comment. Have a great weekend. Aloha.Lee

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai i've heard there are leopards in lerai forest in the crater but i think its not accessible by game drive

Aloha. Thanks for the feedback. I'll try to be more focused next time. Have a good one.

Aloha Ian. Thank you for your comment. I can completely understand and appreciate your less is more kit. I think a safari offers so many opportunities for all kinds of photography that you would be happy with your 50mm prime. It sounds like you know what you can expect from it and what images it allows for and what it does not. Happy shooting and thanks again. Aloha, Lee

Safari organizers take their customers to where they know the game can be seen. The animals are used to seeing vehicles and tourists and are not spooked by them. That allows good photographs with modest lenses. I would suggest that anything over 200mm is just excess baggage. Sadly some will never learn.

@@MENSA.lady2 A valid point. However, there are certainly many instances where a longer lens is preferred. Even in the cases you point out, having a longer lens allows for greater depth of field and separation of subject. It also allows for distance to be taken from the subject so you are not just shooting down onto the animal. Also, there are many places in Tanzania like the Ngorongoro Crater and the Central or Eastern Serengeti where off-roading is prohibited. If traveling with an ethical guide in these areas a long lens is not only desirable, it is necessary. Ultimately, I think it all comes down to what are the expectations of the images; how are they to be used; and what compromises the traveler/photographer wishes to make in terms of budget, packing, weight, number of other safari participants in the vehicle and desired image quality. Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a wonderful weekend. Aloha, Lee

Thanks! Yes! Plantation Lodge is a wonderful place! Glad you like the photos from the crater, too!

Aloha Ana!!! Haha, yes. I’m from the future! 🤣 it’s funny I didn’t catch it, I guess I’m just so looking forward to next year’s trip! Thanks for watching! I hope ya’ll are doing good! See you on Kauai! 🤙 Aloha!

😂 it’s good to be back!!! (From the future 🤣). Thanks! Mmm, did I miss the 70-200? Not really. There was never a moment when I said to myself I wish I had it. I missed the f/2.8 aperture though. The 100-500 has excellent versatility and sharpness but subjects just don’t “pop” with that lens like others with a wider aperture, imho. I was very happy I had the Q2 for landscapes and skies. The 28mm was too wide so I used the “crop” mode and shot at 35mm most of the time.

Aloha Rose. Thank you for watching and for your kind comment. Yes! If you ever have the chance go! I know you will love Tarangire! Have a great week. Aloha.

Aloha Richard. Which country is your home? Africa is so big and beautiful! Have a great week. Aloha!

Thank you. Tarangire is awe inspiring for sure.

The landscape is so beautiful. Big Trees 🌳, green grass, red termite mounds. It’s all makes for a wonderful combination . Have a great week! Aloha.

The mountains? Kilimanjaro? Yes, very high. I have only seen it from afar.

Thank you, Naomi! I’m glad you liked the pictures. Tarangire is a beautiful place. 🤩

Oooos! 😂 I guess I’m really looking forward to next year’s trip!!! I meant 23 and 24. Good catch. I’ll have to see if I can get in there and edit that somehow. Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. Have a wonderful week. Aloha, Lee

Aloha John. Yes, that’s about right. Take your time and in a casual 30 minutes you’ll find it. There are a few other opportunities along the way but this spot is noticeable as it is wide open and flat. I gotta remember to change my settings ! 🤣

I've made the same mistakes, this time last year in Lajolla photographing the Brown Pelicans in breeding plumage, I shot an entire session in jpg forgetting to switch back to raw after photoing some family stuff. @@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai

Happens to the best of us. I’ve shown up to photograph birds at sunrise without a memory card before!

Mahalo, John. April is a great time to visit this spot. And if you can make down with a headlamp in the pre dawn it is always quiet 🤙

Aloha John! I can only imagine how Hanalei was in the 50s!!! Such a magical place. I’ve heard that wave photography, especially in Oregon, is awesome. I know you’ll love photographing in Kauai this spring. Hopefully we will get a good size swell while you are here. Aloha, Lee

Mahalo John! I look forward to seeing you in April. If you have any questions on locations or whatnot please ask. I’ll try my best to help . Safe travels. Aloha, Lee

Excellent kit. I’ve been happy with the 100-500. When you say hiking, I’m curious. Have you hiked/ climbed Kilimanjaro? Or Meru? I would like to do that some day. Thanks for commenting and best of luck on your next adventure

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai I had a friend who did Kilimanjaro. After I saw the pictures I was put off and would never do it. It's a huge traffic jam up and down the mountain, not what I'm looking for. I went hiking in the Drakensberg (South Africa) last year, doing a lot of hiking in the Swiss Alps. Would like to to the Otter trail in South Africa, also some trails in the Cederberg (near Cape Town), and on top of my bucket list are some hikes in the Rwenzori Mountains (Uganda).

Aloha Martijn. Thanks for watching and for commenting. First, you will absolutely love Africa. It is incredibly beautiful and the people are gracious hosts. No, I don’t think you will miss the 70-200 all that much considering the kit that you are planning to take. Like my situation there is some overlap with your telephoto zoom and I think that is the most important lens. Secondly, the 18-55 will work very well for any scenics that present themselves at camp or in a game drive. The only common situation that may be a challenge and see you “in between focal lengths” is with an elephant or herd of ellies coming close. As 55 may be too short and 150 may be too long. But if it were a herd you could always try to reach the baby ellie at 150 or “ellies in landscape” at 55. I think you are well covered. Have a great safari!

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauaiAwesome, thankyou!