lookingforthewildlife
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Hi everyone,
I thought I'd introduce myself before my questions so you now how i got it.
I'm 35 and always loved photography. I purchase National Geographic & Canadian National Geographic, just to view the photos. I already know what I want to photograph, as they are a passion of mine. Bears, including polar bears (which I can get to in a few hours due to my location in Canada), and wolves. This will be my main animal focus. Now how did I get here. I have ended up with a medical condition leaving me on long term disability while I wait for a heart transplant. So now I decided to jump into something that I've waited a long time to have the time for. I have also learnt life is short so I dont' want to waste any time.
What I HAVE decided on
- Canon 7D Mark II (thoughts appreciated)
- I have also decided to take a diploma at Burnwell Schoold of Photgrapthy specializing in nature and wildlife.
Now what question/advice am I looking for.
For the animals I want to shoot, listed above, what would you recommend.
- Prime or telephoto?
- Regardless if you are telephoto or prime, what lens would you recommend for what I am looking to shoot? My guess is minimum 400mm? I'm also thinking prime 600mm or 800mm? But I want your inputs
Thank you in advance
I thought I'd introduce myself before my questions so you now how i got it.
I'm 35 and always loved photography. I purchase National Geographic & Canadian National Geographic, just to view the photos. I already know what I want to photograph, as they are a passion of mine. Bears, including polar bears (which I can get to in a few hours due to my location in Canada), and wolves. This will be my main animal focus. Now how did I get here. I have ended up with a medical condition leaving me on long term disability while I wait for a heart transplant. So now I decided to jump into something that I've waited a long time to have the time for. I have also learnt life is short so I dont' want to waste any time.
What I HAVE decided on
- Canon 7D Mark II (thoughts appreciated)
- I have also decided to take a diploma at Burnwell Schoold of Photgrapthy specializing in nature and wildlife.
Now what question/advice am I looking for.
For the animals I want to shoot, listed above, what would you recommend.
- Prime or telephoto?
- Regardless if you are telephoto or prime, what lens would you recommend for what I am looking to shoot? My guess is minimum 400mm? I'm also thinking prime 600mm or 800mm? But I want your inputs
Thank you in advance