About Nick Dale
Nick Dale has been a professional wildlife photographer since 2013. He’s based in London but has taken pictures in 26 countries on all seven continents. His favourite destination is Africa, where he’s been on over 250 game drives in Botswana, Kenya, Namibia and Tanzania. He’s worked as a residential photographer at various safari lodges. And he is also a published author, having written two e-books for Expert Photography called Wonderful Wildlife and Social Success Strategies.
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Camera Sensor Sizes and Types (Compared and Explained!)
Cameras and many other devices, including smartphones and drones, have all kinds of camera sensor sizes. This article will try to make sense of the alphabet soup. And it will help you understand the impact of having a larger or smaller sensor. The basic trade-off between a large and small sensor is image quality and […]
Read article >Mirrorless vs DSLR for Beginners (Which is Really Better?)
Buying your first “proper” digital camera can be complicated… especially because the mirrorless vs DSLR battle continues. So what’s the difference between a DSLR and a mirrorless camera? And which is better? Why are some cameras more expensive than others? Do I need an adaptor to use my existing lenses? Why are so many models […]
Read article >16 Basic Camera Settings for Beginners (Explained Clearly!)
Here are 16 different camera settings for beginners. Mastering them all can be a bit tricky. However, this is one of the things I liked about learning photography. I enjoyed reading the odd guide to camera settings (like this one) and putting it all into practice. It’s easy to take the lazy option and leave […]
Read article >Camcorder vs DSLR Camera or Mirrorless (Which is Better?)
DSLRs and mirrorless cameras can now manage 8K video recording and 50 MP pictures. But does that mean there’s no place for camcorders? Well, a digital camera often doesn’t have a microphone port, image stabilization, or a fully articulated screen. Also, you might have to use a slow, contrast-detect AF (autofocus) system in live view. […]
Read article >Best Rugged Cameras (11 Tough Cameras to Buy in 2023)
The best rugged cameras on the market are sometimes the best waterproof cameras. But it depends on what you mean by “rugged camera.” Do you want something to take with you on a beach holiday? If so, a compact waterproof camera like the Olympus TG-6 is fine. But if you’re more interested in taking video, […]
Read article >11 Best Cameras for Safari (with Lens Recommendations) 2023
The best cameras for safari are all-round Sony, Nikon, and Canon mirrorless ones… The first time I went to Africa, I had a Sony bridge camera. It had a huge zoom range but a tiny sensor. But I wouldn’t recommend that to anyone as a safari camera! It served its purpose in getting me back […]
Read article >6 Safari Photography Tips (for African Wildlife Photos!)
African wildlife photography is what I do. As a wildlife photographer, I’ve taken photos in 26 countries on every continent. But I keep going back to Africa. That’s because nowhere else has the same rich variety of game… and the sheer number of exciting, life-and-death moments that come with it! If you want to find […]
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