{"id":1498,"date":"2020-04-25T21:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-25T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africansermonsafaris.com\/blog\/?p=1498"},"modified":"2023-02-22T18:39:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T15:39:26","slug":"the-7-best-cameras-to-bring-on-an-african-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africansermonsafaris.com\/blog\/the-7-best-cameras-to-bring-on-an-african-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Cameras to Bring on an African Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Picture this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re out on a safari while a beautiful lion strolls up close to the\n vehicle. It&#8217;s ready to let out a loud roar that will catch the \nattention of the other <a href=\"https:\/\/africansermonsafaris.com\/blog\/10-amazing-lion-facts-to-prepare-for-your-african-safari\/\">lions in the area<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s a moment that you don&#8217;t want to miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right<strong> safari camera<\/strong> on hand, you&#8217;ll be able to get the perfect picture that will &#8220;wow&#8221; everyone that sees it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you&nbsp;wondering what the best camera for a safari is? Keep reading \nto find one&nbsp;that will do what you want without breaking the bank!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Going Pro With a DSLR Safari Camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the more expensive and professional side of things, a DSLR is \ncapable of many things that other cameras aren&#8217;t. There&#8217;s a lot of \nflexibility when it comes to lenses with these cameras, as there are \nmany that can help to improve a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re some of the best long zoom cameras that you can find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When carrying around a <strong>DSLR camera<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll have a bit of equipment  that goes along with it. That means that you&#8217;ll have to account for this  when embarking on your safari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re serious about taking the best photos and have good knowledge of how lenses can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/how-to\/41-tips-and-tricks-to-improve-your-photography\">improve your shots<\/a>, this might be the right option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, which DSLR safari cameras are best?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Canon EOS 80D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canon EOS 80D is one of the best cameras for a safari if you&#8217;re looking to get a beautiful and crisp photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paired with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dummies.com\/article\/home-auto-hobbies\/photography\/shooting\/choose-the-right-lenses-for-your-digital-camera-185843\/\">the right lenses<\/a>,\n this camera will give you sharp and clear photos taken at any range. \nThey&#8217;ll be high definition and sure to please everyone you show them to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One great thing about this camera is that it&#8217;s built to go with you \noff the beaten path, so you won&#8217;t have to worry about getting a little \ndirt on it here and there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a little pricier than the other cameras on this list, but it&#8217;s \none of the best you&#8217;ll find for an African safari. It&#8217;s&nbsp;perfect for a \nprofessional or for avid travelers who pride themselves in snapping \nevery beautiful moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Nikon D7500<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nikon D7500 is another pricier option, but it&#8217;s also a winner in the area of wildlife photography gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This equipment has an autofocus feature which can help you focus on \nthe animal you want to capture even when there are others&nbsp;around it. It \nhas a resolution of 20 megapixels that will create stunning photos for \nthe amateur wildlife photographer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s an awesome choice if you don&#8217;t need the highest quality African \nsafari pictures, but you want them to be crisp enough that&nbsp;they&#8217;re \nenjoyable to look at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridge Cameras: Looking Pro With Less Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a quality camera that doesn&#8217;t need external lenses to take a nice shot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bridge camera might be the right option for you. Rather than \nbringing around extra lenses, these devices have them built-in. They \nhave all the functionalities you&#8217;ll need to take gorgeous photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The price of this camera can&#8217;t be beaten when you consider the ease that comes with taking photos with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to use, even for beginners who might feel a little \nintimidated. The built-in zoom is simple and has a vast range that can \nget you beautiful close-up shots with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quality of this safari camera shows in both the build of the \ncamera and look of the photos. You don&#8217;t have to be a pro to use it, but\n your photos will definitely look like they were taken by one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Point and Shoot Cameras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest to use of the cameras mentioned here,&nbsp;these can also \nachieve high-quality photos. You might even have one at home already!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Point and shoot cameras can still provide&nbsp;pleasant results in your wildlife photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These cameras are typically much cheaper than the other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Canon Powershot SX730 HS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canon Powershot is great for its price when it comes to shooting \nin the distance. You can&#8217;t always expect that the animals will be very \nclose to you, so this means that you can still get a good shot from far \naway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It even has an adjustable screen that will help you make sure that \nyour subject is inside the frame.&nbsp;With its help, you&#8217;ll always&nbsp;be able \nto tell what you&#8217;re shooting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the safari enthusiast on a budget, it will&nbsp;take awesome photos&nbsp;for a lower price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Nikon CoolPix&nbsp;B500<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Capable of superzoom, this is a great point and shoot camera that can\n handle farther subjects. Capturing the African landscape is simple to \ndo as well. It&#8217;s easy to carry around and won&#8217;t get into the way when \nyou want to take in the beautiful sights for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s perfect for anyone who loves to get their pictures up to share \non social media. This process is streamlined when you choose to use this\n camera for your safari photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Sony Cybershot DSC W800<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a camera you can store in your pocket when you&#8217;re not using it, this is a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not only affordable, but it also takes a decent photo that you&#8217;ll want to show everyone when you return back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the optical zoom isn&#8217;t as strong as the others on this list,  you&#8217;ll still be able to zoom in on subjects that are a little closer to  you. For the price, this is a great choice for someone who doesn&#8217;t want  to break the bank on <strong>wildlife photography<\/strong> gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You All About Video?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you want to capture moments through beautiful videos. What\n better way to do this than with a GoPro, meant for the outdoors and \ncapable of capturing&nbsp;every moment in high resolution?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. GoPro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to capture the moment of a lion roaring majestically as you watch, the GoPro might be the camera for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pictures can say 1000 words, but videos can capture them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GoPros are the best on the market for video footage taken in the \noutdoors, and they&#8217;re built to last. You don&#8217;t have to worry about their\n safety as much as you might with another camera, especially if you have\n them in a case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though they&#8217;re pricy, you&#8217;re sure to get a great video out of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Ready To Get Wild?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a safari camera prepared that you know will work for \nyou and your budget, then it&#8217;s time to capture those memories. Safaris \nare known to be fun and exciting, giving you a great glimpse into the \nbeauty of Africa and all that it has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love wildlife, then there&#8217;s no better place to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to experience the nature and wildlife that Africa and Tanzania have to offer?&nbsp;Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/africansermonsafaris.com\/category\/maasai-mara-safaris\/\">safari packages<\/a>&nbsp;that we have to offer you on our website!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picture this. You&#8217;re out on a safari while a beautiful lion strolls up close to the vehicle. It&#8217;s ready to let out a loud roar that will catch the attention of the other lions in the area. That&#8217;s a moment that you don&#8217;t want to miss! 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