Sony A1 Mark ii Review on The Chobe River
Charl Stols and Marlon Du Toit test the Sony A1 Mark II on safari in Botswana. Discover its features and why it’s a top choice for wildlife photographers.
First Impressions: The New Canon EOS R1 and R5ii
Guts and Janine share their first impressions of the new Canon R1 and the R5ii.
The 1200mm Canon Lens with Guts in Svalbard
Guts in Svalbard reviewing the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 lens. The RF Canon 1200mm Lens - Tested in Svalbard! In this blog, Guts shares an exciting adventure in the icy landscapes of Svalbard. They searched for polar bears during a recent Pangolin Photo Safaris group expedition. Offering a comprehensive review, Guts delves into their firsthand experience with the Canon 1200mm lens for mirrorless systems, graciously supplied by Canon South Africa. Get ready to see the amazing shots they captured with this impressive gear! Watch Guts' First Impressions of the Canon RF 1200mm Lens [...]
Canon RF 200-800mm Lens Review
Pangolin Photo Host, Janine Krayer, gives her first impressions on the RF Canon 200-800mm lens while in South Africa. This blog notes key differences between the Canon 800mm f11 and the 800mm f5.6 fixed prime lens and Janine’s overall thoughts during her brief time with the lens.
How to update your camera firmware
Unless your camera's firmware is up to date you run a risk of missing shots or worse taking shots that just don't come out quite right! In this blog we will explain what firmware is, why keeping it up to date is so important and show you step by step how do a firmware update on your camera. Firmware is applicable to all the camera brands and these steps should work on your Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fuji. Panasonic, Olympus or other major camera brands.
Canon RF 100-500mm Lens Review
Pangolin Photo Host, Janine Krayer, gives her first impressions on the RF Canon 100-500mm lens while travelling on safari with client Rimma Aronov. This blog notes key differences between the Canon 100-400 MII, the 600mm f4 fixed prime lens and Janine’s overall thoughts.
Try micro-adjustments to get sharp images
Co-Founder of Pangolin Photo Safaris, Guts Swanepoel, talks us through a simple camera trick to help you get sharper images in the field.
Canon R6 Mark II for wildlife photography
Canon recently launched its new mirrorless camera the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. This little powerhouse is a great camera for wildlife photography, find out why Pangolin Photo Host Charl Stols says this as he runs through the upgrades and new features.
The Canon eos r3 for wildlife photography
Pangolin Photo Host, Sabine Stols, tested the Canon R3 for wildlife photography out on The Chobe river in Botswana and shares her first impressions. This blog shares examples of image quality and low-light performance.
Micro four thirds system for wildlife photography
Pangolin Photo Host Janine Krayer is joined by top wildlife photographer Mark Buckler in Botswana to discuss the pros and cons of a micro 4/3 camera system.
Canon R10 for wildlife photography
A few months ago, Charl Stols did the first field test of the Canons EOS R10 model in Africa in Botswana’s Chobe National Park. This camera may seem a little small but it packs quite the punch and is an excellent mirrorless camera to get started in wildlife photography.
Camera Lens Hoods
This blog discusses an essential piece of every photographer's kit…your lens hood! We’ll chat about why you need it, the two main types and everything in between.
Canon EOS R7 for wildlife photography
The Canon EOS R7 for wildlife photography Sabines' first impressions of this great new mirrorless aps c camera from The Chobe. Sabine with the Canon EOS R7 Body After a much-anticipated wait, Canon South Africa brought Pangolin Photo Safaris their new mirrorless duo, the Canon new EOS R7 and EOS R10, to test from a wildlife photography perspective. Here's a look at what Pangolin Photo Host, Sabine Stols, had to say about the new powerhouse from Canon. Sabine only had a few days to test out this pre-production model in the [...]
Review of the 600 and 800mm Canon RF Lenses For Wildlife Photography
Sabine reviews the 600 and 800mm Canon RF Lenses For Wildlife Photography Review of the 600 and 800mm Canon RF Lenses For Wildlife Photography Embarking on a wildlife photography adventure is a thrilling experience, and having the right gear can truly elevate your photography game. Recently, Pangolin Photo Host Sabine had the opportunity to put Canon's RF600mm and RF800mm f/11 super telephoto lenses to the test during a safari expedition in the mesmerising Chobe National Park, Botswana. In this detailed blog post, Sabine will delve into the design, features, image quality, autofocus performance, and overall impressions of [...]
Gear Review: Nikon Z6 for wildlife photography
Gear Review: Nikon Z6 for wildlife photography In this video Pangolin Photo Host, Danielle Carstens highlights the six key features that she enjoys on the full-frame Nikon Z6 for wildlife and nature photography. Danielle filmed this while on safari at Jaci’s Tree Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa. The camera was leant to Danielle by Nikon South Africa to try out but this is not a paid-for review in any way. Danielle is a Nikon photographer herself and currently shoots with a Nikon d850 as her primary camera body. Enjoy watching the review and [...]
Sigma 60-600 mm Lens Review
Sigma 60-600 mm Lens Review Janine has been using the highly versatile Sigma 60-600 Sport lens for wildlife photography since 2018. Armed with a 10X optical zoom, Janine has captured some incredible images along the way. In this comprehensive gear review, Janine covers the following key aspects of the Sigma 60-600 Sport lens: Specs and build quality of the camera Handling ability Weather capability Zoom quality Focus settings Image stability/Optical stabilization Custom settings Overall verdict Value for money – is it worth it? BONUS in-studio Lightroom analysis: Image quality Focus speed [...]