Category Archives: Equipment

Camera equipment, lenses, tripods, bi-pods, bags

Video with a DSLR

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Roger

This is all very new to us! Having shot stills for the past er, well, more years than I care to remember we are starting to shoot a bit of video using Nikon’s D7000. What a lovely experience! Also included … Continue reading →

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Nikon D7000

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Roger

Have been playing with Nikon’s new D7000 DSLR, first on our recent Photo Safari to Swaziland and now shooting some flowers on a misty and rainy day here in Howick in KwaZulu Natal. (By the way, the noise you hear in the … Continue reading →

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Which lens to use – wide or telephoto

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Roger

Two images today: Quite often I’m asked about lens selection and in many cases it’s quite obvious – you want to shoot a scene and need to include the whole world – it’s obvious, you need a wide angle. And … Continue reading →

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What’s in the Bag(s)

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Roger

We have a number of camera bags and cases that we use for a variety of shoots and situations. Impala Lily Flowers at Letaba Camp. Kruger National Park. Mpumalanga. South Africa Sometimes we use small, convenient shoulder bags when we … Continue reading →

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Canon 7D or 5D Mk II

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Roger

I received and interesting query the other day from someone wanting advice on what camera to upgrade  to. Here’s he question: “I am currently thoroughly enjoying your book “In search of an African Wild Dog”, which got me contemplating my … Continue reading →

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No camera – No Pix!

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Roger

I’ve said it before, but it is worth repeating: If you don’t have a camera with you, you are not going to get many photographs! I carry a little point and shoot camera around with me all the time and … Continue reading →

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Shallow Depth of Field

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Roger

I am a member of the Pix Magazine photography forum (have a look here: http://pixmag.ning.com) and from time to time members ask advice. Here’s a recent one and I’ve posted it here because I think that it could be useful … Continue reading →

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Aerial Photography

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Roger

It’s strange how things happen sometimes… We’ve been needing to update our aerial photography of Durban for some time now as the construction of the The Moses Mabhida Stadium for the 2010 Soccer World Cup has made many images of … Continue reading →

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The Wild Dogs of Madikwe Photographic Safari.

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Roger

Wow! What a Photo Graphic Safari that was! We had 5 people join us at Jaci’s Camp in Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa’s North West Province – Lousie Donald (Publisher of Pix Magazine), Tim and Yvonne Driman, Hilary Baak … Continue reading →

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f8 And Be there!

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Roger

A famous photographer (and I cannot for the life of me remember his name at the moment :-S) once said after being asked how he got such great pix answered, “f8 and be there”. I’ve been thinking about that recently… … Continue reading →

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