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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7 Best Nikon Mirrorless Cameras (Nikon Z Camera) in 2024
The best Nikon mirrorless camera (or Nikon Z camera) is the Z9. It is a full frame model with high resolution, a fast burst rate, and excellent autofocus (AF). But it’s a little on the heavy side! After that comes a pair of mid-market Nikon cameras. The Z7 II offers higher resolution, while the Z6 […]
Read article >12 Best Vlogging Cameras with Flip Screen (YouTubers and Influencers!)
A wide range of cameras are available if you’re looking for a vlogging camera with a flip screen. These range from point-and-shoot to Micro Four Thirds, APS-C, and full frame mirrorless models. We’ll first review what to look for in the vlogging camera with a flip screen. And then, we’ll get into our 12 picks […]
Read article >Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO (Beginners Guide in 2024!)
Three of the most important terms in photography are aperture, shutter speed, ISO. They’re also known as the “Exposure Triangle” because they help you get the right exposure (or brightness) for your images. But let’s go into a bit more detail. Why is exposure important? How do we control it? What do all the different […]
Read article >12 Best Nikon Lens For Wildlife Photos (Beginner, Budget, and Pro!)
The best Nikon lens for wildlife photography will differ for mirrorless and DSLR owners. Mirrorless lenses are smaller and lighter, which is helpful for handheld shooting. But Nikon’s Phase Fresnel (PF) lenses are lighter than most DSLR lenses. They also combat chromatic aberration—if you don’t mind a narrower maximum aperture. Wildlife photography generally demands long […]
Read article >11 Best Canon Cameras for Beginners
If you’re just starting out and want something better than your phone, the range of Canon cameras for beginners can be mind-boggling! Our article lists the best options and the main features so you can pick the one that suits you best. If you’re ambitious, you’ll probably want a mirrorless model like the Canon EOS […]
Read article >List of Canon Camera Types and Names (Easily Explained in 2024!)
If you look at a list of Canon cameras or the type of Canon cameras out there, naming conventions can be confusing. Some have different names in different parts of the world. And a higher number sometimes means better and sometimes worse! So let’s try and simplify things. First, our article is only about full […]
Read article >What Is Selective Focus In Photography (And How to Use it!)
Selective focus is a photography technique that draws the eye to your subject and avoids distractions. You can achieve selective focus by creating a shallow depth of field. There are several ways to control it. And our article will give you all the tools you need to do the job!
Read article >Best Camera for Nature Photography (Beginner, Budget, Pro!)
When choosing the best camera for nature photography, you need to decide which niches you want to be in. Nature photography covers a lot of separate genres, including macro, landscape, and wildlife. Are you preparing for a photography trip? Or maybe you want to take better images of birds or local wildlife. Either way, let’s […]
Read article >Best Camera for Jewelry Photography in 2024 (Top 10 Picks!)
When choosing the best camera for jewelry photography, you must consider some popular features more than others. Sensor size and resolution are important for any type of product photography. Frame rate, buffer size, low-light performance, or autofocus? Not so much. This is also a photography genre where mirrorless cameras have less advantage over DSLRs. Yes, […]
Read article >9 Best Times to Take Pictures Outside (Pro Photographer Tips!)
I’m a wildlife photographer, and one of the best sightings I ever had happened during the middle of the day in bright sunshine. On a game drive in the Serengeti National Park, I saw four male lions taking down a Cape buffalo! The only problem was that the sunlight was so harsh. So there were […]
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