jaapv Posted April 27, 2024 Share #1 Posted April 27, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) It is a regular questio on the forum: I'm going on the holiday of a lifetime (I always tell them: it is just your first 😉) into Africa on Safari, what to take? Well on my first one I took an M4, Visoflex3 and “trombone” Telyt 400 V. 1988. I still have the album. More than thirty safaris and a corresponding amount of gear later I have collected a set that I really like: SL 601 , S5ii, Super Elmar 18 M, Summilux 24 M Sigma 28-70, 70-200, 150-600, 1.4x converter Vanguard rolling case/backpack. Total 12 kg, within airline limits For people, village and town Patricia has a CL with 18-56 I have learnt over the years that in the bush with no decent camera store within thousands of km’s redundancy, versatility and backup are #1 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/393523-faq-my-first-safari-trip-what-to-take/?do=findComment&comment=5223671'>More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted April 27, 2024 Author Share #2 Posted April 27, 2024 Unfortunately it lacked a sufficiently long lens. I assume all users were eaten by Lions. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted April 29, 2024 Share #3 Posted April 29, 2024 I would be inclined to take some cleft sticks to send messages by native runners with requests for help or provisions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 29, 2024 Author Share #4 Posted April 29, 2024 Cessnas nowadays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted April 30, 2024 Share #5 Posted April 30, 2024 If you go to Africa thinking primarily of mammals you'll be greatly surprised by the birds, and rue that you didn't bring a long enough lens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam737 Posted July 19 Share #6 Posted July 19 This is an older post, but I went to Africa in 2017 and had an amazing time. I considered bringing a long lens, but in the end, just went with a smaller kit, focused on taking pictures of my crew. I brought a pair of incredible binoculars, the Leica Ultravid 10x42, so I was able to see the birds and the animals as best as I could, and just fully enjoyed being immersed in an incredible location. Yes, it is great to shoot animal pictures, but the lenses can be heavy and bulky. I instead brought Leica 35mm, 50mm lenses, and a 21mm. I did include a Widelux, which made for some fantastic landscape pics. So there are other options; you are not required to shoot pictures for National Geographic quality animal prints. Going on safari is absolutely incredible, highly recommended. We all have seen videos, but actually being there is on a level above anything I ever expected. Bring the long lens if you must, but don't forget to enjoy the location, have fun with those on the trip, and it will be an experience you will not soon forget. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam737 Posted July 19 Share #7 Posted July 19 Advertisement (gone after registration) Out on safari, incredible smell of sage. This was in Botswana. I believe this is with an M3, 35mm lens. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/393523-faq-my-first-safari-trip-what-to-take/?do=findComment&comment=5835701'>More sharing options...
Sam737 Posted July 19 Share #8 Posted July 19 The Widelux, lots of fun to shoot, but the trick is to keep it level, otherwise you will get distortion, which is at times interesting, but best to just get it flat. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/393523-faq-my-first-safari-trip-what-to-take/?do=findComment&comment=5835703'>More sharing options...
Sam737 Posted July 19 Share #9 Posted July 19 People and penguins in South Africa Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/393523-faq-my-first-safari-trip-what-to-take/?do=findComment&comment=5835704'>More sharing options...
Sam737 Posted July 19 Share #10 Posted July 19 Had to put in one color shot. I shot both in black and white and color, also film and digital. This is Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Shot with M240, and I believe the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 V1. Going to Africa is not just about the animal/bird picture options, but also just about being in the moment, what it was like to be there, and spending time with family. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/393523-faq-my-first-safari-trip-what-to-take/?do=findComment&comment=5835713'>More sharing options...
Viv Posted July 19 Share #11 Posted July 19 Sun cream, mosquito repellant, a hat. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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