{"id":81743,"date":"2022-03-22T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=81743"},"modified":"2022-07-25T15:55:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T19:55:33","slug":"whats-in-my-camera-bag-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/whats-in-my-camera-bag-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s in My Camera Bag for a Safari Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I\u2019m a wildlife conservationist and wildlife portrait photographer. I recently arrived back to Erindi Private Game Reserve in Namibia \u2014 the place where I\u2019ve created the majority of my wildlife portrait work. My goal is to document several of their conservation projects in the coming weeks, which I\u2019ll be sharing through some short films on Adorama\u2019s channels (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Adorama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AdoramaTV<\/a>) and my own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/donalboyd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. In this article, I&#8217;ll be sharing with you what I decided to pack in my camera bag during this safari trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#choose-gear\">How I Choose My Gear<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#camera-body\">Camera Body<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#intimate-lens\">Intimate Lens<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fast-lens\">Light and Fast Lens<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#zoom-lens\">Standard Zoom Lens<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC00125-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC00125-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC00125-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC00125.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Donal Boyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choose-gear\"><strong>How I Choose My Gear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a wildlife conservationist and photographer, I\u2019ve been using portraiture as a way to connect people to the subjects that I capture. For me, it\u2019s essential for people to empathize with wildlife in order for them to care about protecting specific species and their ecosystems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating visually aesthetic and artistic portraits of animals in the wild has allowed me to keep someone&#8217;s attention just long enough for them to wonder about the backstory of an image. From there, they hopefully learn a bit more about the subject, the threats they face in the wild, and how they might be able to help them. It\u2019s my mission as a photographer to use my craft as a means of visual advocacy. I want to teach people about wildlife through portraits, so people then desire to protect and restore their habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DJB00273-Edit-2-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DJB00273-Edit-2-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DJB00273-Edit-2-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DJB00273-Edit-2-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Okay\u2026 so where does the gear come in?<\/strong> My approach to photography has always been to distill the most visually punctual elements. I try to isolate the subject against a background and use light to shape and direct the attention of a viewer to the subjects&#8217; eyes. The primary way that I\u2019ve been able to bring the subject closer to the viewer is through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/l\/Photography\/Lenses?sel=Item-Condition_New-Items&amp;searchinfo=telephoto%20lenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">telephoto lenses<\/a>. In the following sections of this article, I\u2019ll explain which lenses and camera system I use \u2014 but first, let&#8217;s discuss the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"camera-body\">Camera Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be difficult to capture the true essence of an individual animal\u2019s character. Over the years, I\u2019ve optimized my setup by minimizing my focus on the gear. As soon as your gear is a distraction, it detracts from the fluidity of the portrait process. I&#8217;ve been using mirrorless cameras for a few years now. Currently, I\u2019m exclusively using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/l\/Sony~Photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sony cameras<\/a>. I use them because of their size, customizability, and powerful sensors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC08587-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC08587-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC08587-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC08587.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Donal Boyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason why I switched to mirrorless cameras was because of the electronic viewfinder (EV). Prior to recent autofocus upgrades, I shot almost exclusively in manual focus. With DSLRs, I\u2019d have to use the Live View on the back of the screen. With the mirrorless EV, the camera become part of my vision. Also, by using selective zoom magnification features, I could quickly punch in and nail the focus on a subject&#8217;s eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC05152.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC05152.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC05152-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Donal Boyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re looking for more information about the differences, check out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/mirrorless-cameras-vs-dslr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mirrorless vs DSLRs: How Do They Compare?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I rely almost entirely on the animal eye autofocus. Sony has made enormous upgrades (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/sony-announces-major-firmware-updates-for-the-a9-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see details about the Artificial Intelligence tracking<\/a>) that allows the camera to focus on either animal, human, or bird eyes. It is unbelievably accurate and outrageously fast on the newer Sony bodies. In my experience, the camera gets it right 95 percent of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, I\u2019m shooting with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa1.html\">Sony Alpha 1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7m4.html\">Alpha a7 IV<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7r4n.html\">Sony a7R IV<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ISOA1\"  class=\"west_sku_post\" data=\"ISOA1\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ISOA7M4\"  class=\"west_sku_post\" data=\"ISOA7M4\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ISOA7R4N\"  class=\"west_sku_post\" data=\"ISOA7R4N\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intimate-lens\"><strong>Intimate Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While I do shoot with a wide variety of lenses, I&#8217;ve been experimenting to find my dream setup now that I\u2019ve just arrived back to Erindi. For many years, I used to shoot with a Canon 300 F2.8 Version 1 (with no IS from 1985) with a Sigma <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sgmc11c.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MC-11 Adapter<\/a> on my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7r3n.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alpha a7R III<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7r4n.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alpha a7R IV<\/a>. I was using this camera setup with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sgtc2001nk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sigma 2X teleconverter<\/a> to quickly go from 300 to 600 whenever the subject changed distance, or if I wanted to reframe for a close-up. I was mostly shooting in manual focus and got very used to the workflow \u2014 but it was still not ideal. The old 300 was heavy glass (2.9 kg \/ 6.4 lbs) and if I wanted to use autofocus, it would struggle quite a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC03251-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC03251-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC03251-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC03251.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Donal Boyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless, I managed and these two focal lengths resulted in a special look that I am looking to incorporate into my portraits \u2014 that&#8217;s intimacy. At 300 and 600, I felt the subject was close enough. I enjoyed the compression of their face or body against the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC04995-Edit-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC04995-Edit-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC04995-Edit-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC04995-Edit.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Donal Boyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve recently moved to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso40028.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso20tce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sony 2x teleconverter<\/a>. Together, this setup gives me the flexibility to now use animal eye autofocus, plus the depth of field and compression that I desire to create portraits with ease. The lens is the same weight as the old Canon 300mm (2.9kg \/ 6.4 lbs). So far, I\u2019ve been able to incorporate a much greater depth of field and intimate feel to my portraits through the added 100mm of compression over 300mm, and 200mm compression over 600mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ISO40028\"  class=\"west_sku_post\" data=\"ISO40028\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ISO20TCE\"  class=\"west_sku_post\" data=\"ISO20TCE\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fast-lens\"><strong>Light and Fast Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I realize the setup mentioned above is out of the price range for most people just getting into wildlife photography. Although, there is an absolutely powerful option available from Sony that I also use myself. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso200600e.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sony 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS<\/a> is one of the lightest and fastest lenses I\u2019ve ever used for its focal length and autofocus abilities (2.1 Kg \/ 4.6 lbs). Again, for me, the 300, 400, and 600 focal lengths are ideal for compression of the subject, so I\u2019m able to accomplish the desired look and feel with this lens, but with a much lighter lens. Although the 400 is lighter than you\u2019d expect, it\u2019s still quite a lot of glass. The slimmer profile and lighter weight of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso200600e.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sony 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS<\/a> give me a lot more flexibility in situations when I\u2019m on the ground with wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ISO200600E\"  class=\"west_sku_post\" data=\"ISO200600E\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zoom-lens\"><strong>Standard Zoom Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the lenses mentioned above, I always have a body with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso70200gm2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II<\/a>. Having a standard zoom range lens has proven useful in situations where the subjects \u2014 either lions, elephants, or others \u2014 have gotten too close for other lenses to create any meaningful compositions. Sometimes being very close isn\u2019t always better. You can only ever have so many close-ups of a lion eye before it gets a little redundant. That\u2019s why I also encourage you to experiment using telephoto and super-telephoto lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ISO70200GM2\"  class=\"west_sku_post\" data=\"ISO70200GM2\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC05194-Edit-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC05194-Edit-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC05194-Edit-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC05194-Edit.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Donal Boyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using any of the aforementioned lenses can bring the viewer into your setting. Oftentimes, intentionally create some distance between me and my subjects in order to incorporate their surroundings into a composition. They do, after all, live out in the wild \u2014 so why not show it?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m a wildlife conservationist and wildlife portrait photographer. I recently arrived back to Erindi Private Game Reserve in Namibia \u2014 the place where I\u2019ve created the majority of my wildlife portrait work. 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