On Thu, 4 Mar 1999 KFrohling@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I'm thinking of going to Kenya to visit a friend this June. If I go, I intend
> to expose a lot of film. However, before I go I will need to enhance my
> paltry Olympus kit. (A Zuikoholic's dream a good excuse to buy more stuff:-))
Of primary importance is whether you'll be on a motorized-type safari
or... ?
> It is clear I will need to get a lightweight tripod that can be stored in a
> backpack (I'm thinking of a Bogen/Manfrotto here since an Acra/Gitzo
> combination is quite pricey). A photo pack/bag that I can slip under an
> airline seat (probably something in a LowePro, unless someone knows of a
> better solution). Ah, but those selections are rather straightforward, the
> question of lenses is not...
Actually, shooting from the van/truck-type vehicles used for safari
renders a tripod useless. A beanbag is a better choice (get a quality
one, and fill it there), and there are specialised camera supports
designed specifically for this purpose. You might consider UPS-ing your
tripod to your friend's address so you do not have to carry it. Fed-Exed
film also does not get X-rayed. Just a thought.
> Reading the lens recommendations of some purported nature photography experts,
> a good starting point is said to be a wide-angle zoom (roughly in the 28-100
> range) and a telephoto zoom (roughly in the 100-300 range).
I have had three friends go on safari, and they all thought a 400mm
was barely enough at the long end, although a short zoom and a 100-300
would be very useful, I imagine. I would try to obtain a 400 and maybe
longer.
> ranges (Tokina, Sigma, et. al.) or buying Zuiko primes. (Yes, I know the 350
> f2.8 is a fine lens, but I have a much smaller budget :-()
There are some reputedly fine Sigma APO 400/5.6 in OM mt.
*= Doris Fang =*
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