#birding

Good lightweight, mirrorless camera for birding, landscape, astral?

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Good lightweight, mirrorless camera for birding, landscape, astral? Hi folks, Longtime Nikon user (D3100, D7500 with another in between those). I have a Nikor 18-200, 18-300, and various kit lenses but I find the 18-300 gives me a nice range. I’ve not been happy with this D7500–It is heavier, the battery is larger, and I feel like I don’t get really crisp photos like I got with previous Nikons. I did buy it reb…

Ask Photography 613 2025-02-04

Buying a lens for a Lumix G1 or getting a bridge camera like Canon SX70 HS for birding?

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Buying a lens for a Lumix G1 or getting a bridge camera like Canon SX70 HS for birding? I currently use a Lumix DC-TZ70 compact for birding, mainly for it’s compact size and zoom. It is fine for determination, but obviously has its limits and I want to upgrade. Zoom is important. I want more zoom and sharper pics, but not with huge lenses. I have a Lumix G1 body that I consider buying a lens for (45-200mm telezoom). I am also cons…

Ask Photography 540 2024-11-24

Camera for birding and simple videos?

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Camera for birding and simple videos? Hello, I’m a beginner in photography and looking for a camera that can shoot quality videos for social media for my work and can also be used for bird photography (mostly songbirds). My budget is ~$1000 for camera body and preferably not more than $500 for a birding lens. I’ve been looking at Sony a6000 but not sure if it’s good for wildlife pho…

Ask Photography 896 2024-06-05

Opinions on birding cameras?

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Opinions on birding cameras? I am planning several trips to a bird sanctuary to capture bif, and trips to the Rocky Mountains for landscape, mountain, and hopefully bear photos. I also have a slight neck injury, so weight will be an issue. I currently have a Nikon Df and 50mm prime… not exactly the right choice. due to local availability and budget (roughly 2k Canadian doll…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-06-03

Birding/Conservation Photography – Best Starting Camera?

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Birding/Conservation Photography – Best Starting Camera? Hi everyone, I am graduating veterinary school next year and am planning on working quite a bit in both coastal bird and marine mammal conservation. I only have a little photography experience from my past but will be able to dedicate more time to learning once I am out of school especially as it pertains to research and my career. I would love …

Ask Photography 589 2024-04-24

Birding Camera for BIF, Perched Birds and Bugs!

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Birding Camera for BIF, Perched Birds and Bugs! Hello, I currently have a Sony RX10iv but I am going to return it because the cameras was left on in my bag and the zoom broke. I am looking at APS-C or Full frame mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses. I have been looking at options from Sony, Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm. However, I have no idea what to choose because their are so many…

Ask Photography 236 2023-08-10