What should you bring? It is a personal choice and depends on what your options are and what is available to you.
::camera::
- It is recommended to bring at least a 35 mm SLR camera. This will be
discussed during spring seminar if you need help or ideas.
- A point-and-shoot camera is extremely handy for hiking and other
situations
when you may not want to carry a heavy camera around.
::lenses::
- It will be useful to have a zoom or telephoto lens, as the wildlife
is not always as close as one would like. A relatively inexpensive zoom
lens is the Tamron
28 - 300 (3.5-6.3) macro lens with AF aspherical LD is great. You
can obtain this lens from many dealers including B&H
Photo.You might think that
this lens is expensive, but when you consider the cost of going back to
Africa, it really is not too expensive.
::lens filters::
- A Number 1A skylight or haze filter will help in taking nicer
pictures.
It will also protect the lens itself. It is much cheaper than a
replacement
lens.
- A polarizing filter will also make for pictures with a more artistic
quality, especially in open sunny areas with water (it makes the colors
richer,
bluer skies, etc).
::flash::
- We did not find it very useful to have any extra flash attachments.
You won't use it often at night because it can be harmful to the
animals'
eyes.
::film::
- It is recommended to bring both 200 and 400 speed film. Most of us
that
went last summer liked Fujifilm.
- Bring at least 15 rolls with you from home. Film is more expensive
over
there, especially inside the major parks.
::batteries::
- Change your camera batteries before you leave.
- Bring an extra set just in case.
::x-ray proof film bag::
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