I've got one of 'those' friends who pretend that they know everything about every subject, but they actually don't. So that friend of mine, who doesn't know even the 'W' of wildlife photography asked me, "Do you know any wildlife photography teachers?" And I replied, "Wildlife photography is a subject which cannot be taught, you'll have to master it on your own. However I can recommend you a few channels" And you know whom I recommended to him? YOU!!!
Fully Manual - If I know I'm just shooting wildlife, I typically start out with the lowest Aperture my lens has, a fast enough shutter speed (typically at least 1/800th of a second), and then adjust ISO accordingly. Occasionally I'll use Auto ISO. The most important aspect is sharpness, so I would use Shutter Priority over Aperture Priority mode.
The problem for beginners, Steve, is deciding what the ‘right’ shutter speed is. Many amateurs choose a shutter speed that’s too fast early in the morning, resulting in underexposed images. When you combine lowest f-stop and highest ISO in Aperture Priority, at least you’re shooting at the fastest shutter speed for those light conditions.
Was that leopard kill at Buffelshoek? I am a Pentax user and as such I use a mode that changes the ISO within a prescribed range as the light changes. The shutter speed and f-stop are set and don't then change. I use 500th and the max aperture of the lens which varies from F4 to F5.6. The lens is the 150-450mm Pentax. I have a second body with the 16-85mm as I never changes lenses once out. Another reason to be knowledgable about your setttings and the camera is for those moments when you have accidentally changed something, but then lack the knowledge to know what you have done!
Very informative, I usually used speed priority but see the benifits of aperture and will use that next trip. What attracts me to your channel is your excellent videos and reviews. Have you done any recommendations on how to shoot videos and setting for camera and sound? Thanks again
Thank you for this video. As a newer photographer, I am learning and watching videos like these really help. I have a question. When you use a teleconverter, how do you adjust your settings. I have a 1.4x and I know that you lose exposure by one stop. I have a sigma 150-600mm lens and on a clear day, I normally shoot F4 and 400 ISO. What would you suggest?
I’m glad you’re enjoying these videos, Alissa. With a converter on, you’ll have less light, and thus, you’re shutter speed will drop when in Aperture Priority. Keep your f-stop as low as possible and then increase your ISO to ensure the shutter speed doesn’t drop too low. I do, however, recommend that you don’t use a teleconverter with a 150-600mm lens - you’ll lose too much quality.
Again, this video is super helpful! I am trying to figure out what the equivalent settings would be for a micro 4/3 camera (as I understand your settings are for a full frame camera). If you shoot with the settings f5.6 and ISO 1600 on a full frame camera, is that f2.8 and ISO 400 on a Micro 4/3 camera? 😃
Thank you ! We are going to the Kruger in September, so that was incredibly helpful ! Your photography is amazing ! If my photos are a fraction as good as yours, I will be very happy !
When I use my Canon R6 mirrorless camera, I use two back buttons to focus - the one is set to animal face detection (but I switch to single point if necessary) and the other is set to eye-detection. I then switch between those as necessary. I hope that helps.
Great video! I will bring a Sigma 60-600mm F4-F6.3 and a Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 with my Nikon D7500. The first for daylight, the latter for early mornings and evenings. I read reviews about stopping down one or two stops to improve image quality. Would that be your advice as well, or would you shoot wide open?
Simple, straightforward, and Practical info...as always. Especially appreciate the adjustments made throughout the day.
My pleasure, Jim!
I've got one of 'those' friends who pretend that they know everything about every subject, but they actually don't. So that friend of mine, who doesn't know even the 'W' of wildlife photography asked me, "Do you know any wildlife photography teachers?" And I replied, "Wildlife photography is a subject which cannot be taught, you'll have to master it on your own. However I can recommend you a few channels" And you know whom I recommended to him? YOU!!!
M Mode with AUTO ISO and use exposure compensation in AUTO ISO as required.
Yep, Manual auto ISO seems to be getting lots of support
Dankie vir die deel Villiers.
Groete Wihan
Sien uit vir jou night go to settings 👍
Awesome video as always. I watched your course and learned a great deal thanks
very informative, getting ready for my Mara expedition in December
Very helpful video!! Thank you for sharing!
Informative, will give it a bash, thanks!
Nice ,simple and well explained.
I was looking for your video on night time settings !
Great video and explanations thank you
Excellent video. Thank you.
Awsome 1st ! Thank you for the video!!
Great vid! :)
thank for sharing
Fully Manual - If I know I'm just shooting wildlife, I typically start out with the lowest Aperture my lens has, a fast enough shutter speed (typically at least 1/800th of a second), and then adjust ISO accordingly. Occasionally I'll use Auto ISO. The most important aspect is sharpness, so I would use Shutter Priority over Aperture Priority mode.
The problem for beginners, Steve, is deciding what the ‘right’ shutter speed is. Many amateurs choose a shutter speed that’s too fast early in the morning, resulting in underexposed images. When you combine lowest f-stop and highest ISO in Aperture Priority, at least you’re shooting at the fastest shutter speed for those light conditions.
@@TheSafariExpert Makes sense too me
What shutter speed do you suggest to start with?
How would you go about customizing this on the camera so the settings are saved?
Was that leopard kill at Buffelshoek? I am a Pentax user and as such I use a mode that changes the ISO within a prescribed range as the light changes. The shutter speed and f-stop are set and don't then change. I use 500th and the max aperture of the lens which varies from F4 to F5.6. The lens is the 150-450mm Pentax. I have a second body with the 16-85mm as I never changes lenses once out.
Another reason to be knowledgable about your setttings and the camera is for those moments when you have accidentally changed something, but then lack the knowledge to know what you have done!
Great video, thanks for sharing. I have signed up for your course too :-)
Thank David. Enjoy the course!
Very informative, I usually used speed priority but see the benifits of aperture and will use that next trip. What attracts me to your channel is your excellent videos and reviews. Have you done any recommendations on how to shoot videos and setting for camera and sound? Thanks again
Thanks for the compliments. No, not yet, but I hope to do such a video in the future :)
Excellent video. Intrigued what lens you used for the first shot if the leopard kill?
Thanks, Rod. I used a Nikon 500mm f/4 for that shot.
Thank you for this video. As a newer photographer, I am learning and watching videos like these really help. I have a question. When you use a teleconverter, how do you adjust your settings. I have a 1.4x and I know that you lose exposure by one stop. I have a sigma 150-600mm lens and on a clear day, I normally shoot F4 and 400 ISO. What would you suggest?
I’m glad you’re enjoying these videos, Alissa. With a converter on, you’ll have less light, and thus, you’re shutter speed will drop when in Aperture Priority. Keep your f-stop as low as possible and then increase your ISO to ensure the shutter speed doesn’t drop too low. I do, however, recommend that you don’t use a teleconverter with a 150-600mm lens - you’ll lose too much quality.
@@TheSafariExpert Thank you!
Again, this video is super helpful! I am trying to figure out what the equivalent settings would be for a micro 4/3 camera (as I understand your settings are for a full frame camera). If you shoot with the settings f5.6 and ISO 1600 on a full frame camera, is that f2.8 and ISO 400 on a Micro 4/3 camera? 😃
Lynn, use your lowest f-stop and highest ISO you’re comfortable shooting in. That might be f/2.8 and ISO 800 or even 1600
@@TheSafariExpert Thank you very much for your answer, appreciate it 🙏
Thank you ! We are going to the Kruger in September, so that was incredibly helpful ! Your photography is amazing ! If my photos are a fraction as good as yours, I will be very happy !
Good luck and enjoy, Jean! 🍀📸
Are you using Single point or Spot AF? And what about eye detection? Do you have a separate back button to switch to eye detection?
When I use my Canon R6 mirrorless camera, I use two back buttons to focus - the one is set to animal face detection (but I switch to single point if necessary) and the other is set to eye-detection. I then switch between those as necessary. I hope that helps.
Great video thanks! Can you help me understand how you use one of the back buttons specifically for animal face detection? Canon user also :)
Great info. Would you suggest shooting in RAW or JPEG ?
RAW 👍🏻
@@TheSafariExpert thanks I am going back to Kenya after a long time and will use the techniques you suggested
Very informative! Thanks for the video!
Excellent video thank you so much
Baie dakie vir jou insigewende video's. Ek mis nie een van hulle nie.
Sien altyd uit na die volgende een. 📸📸📸
Groot plesier 🙂
Hi, thank you for those tips. I’m going to a game drive next month. Which camera can you suggest and do I really need a telephoto lens?
Great video! I will bring a Sigma 60-600mm F4-F6.3 and a Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 with my Nikon D7500. The first for daylight, the latter for early mornings and evenings. I read reviews about stopping down one or two stops to improve image quality. Would that be your advice as well, or would you shoot wide open?