Packing For An African Photo Safari 2024 - What Gear Am I Bringing for Wildlife Photography?

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@earldeterly 5 месяцев назад

Have fun, looking forward to seeing some of your pics.

@joncothranphotography9375 5 месяцев назад

Awesome! I can't wait until I get to go myself! Thanks for sharing!

@markattardo 5 месяцев назад

Nice tips and tricks you have there. Have a fantastic trip!

@tjnicol 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing Steve, have a great trip. I can not wait to see all the fantastic images that you are going to get! :)

@alexandermavrogordato6495 5 месяцев назад

Bon voyage Steve and happy shooting! Your low-level rig is ingenuous! Look forward to your sharing the details and results.

@richierich9759 5 месяцев назад

Great video, Steve. Love your creativity in a new handle design. Thanks for sharing!

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@nickcucchiara 5 месяцев назад

I like that handle you made to provide yourself with another option. That's a nice improvement to suit what you're after.

@antonoat 5 месяцев назад

Have a fantastic trip Steve, looking forward to seeing your images and any video you manage to create! 👏😀👍

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@PhotographybyTimWMoore 5 месяцев назад

Safe travels and I hope photo opportunities abound in Africa! See you this fall!

@alexg0742 5 месяцев назад

Africa time zone! Great tip. Wish I would have done that the last 2 times!

@brucegraner5901 5 месяцев назад

Always fun to see what another photographer packs. Good luck with your trip and trip grip and I look forward to seeing your images when you return.

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@georgecarpenter4126 5 месяцев назад

Have a great trip, Steve. Bring back some great images and great memories. Stay safe !

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, I will do my best!

@stevewaycott 5 месяцев назад

Looks great, Steve. I enjoy these types of videos. One thing I am interested to learn more about is your image/storage management gear and process while you're on a remote trip like this. I'm sure those memory cards fill up pretty quick and you have to do something with those files every day. You mentioned bringing a laptop and some hard drives. Perhaps a future video can be about what you use and how you use it. Good luck and have fun!

@dominiquemartin9323 5 месяцев назад

Great stuff !

@Marek.Synowiec.PhotoAdventures 5 месяцев назад

Awesome! I keep my fingers crossed for you that you will bring back as many good photos as from any other trip. Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@blakecook7469 5 месяцев назад

Fun stuff! have a safe and fun trip Steve.

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Blake!

@RichAdamsFineArt 5 месяцев назад

Congrats on the trip and for your life developments as well! Have fun in Africa!

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@cameraman763 2 месяца назад

Gear question for Africa safari. Most of us don’t have access to those long fast primes. So would you prioritize long lens(100-400/150-600) or faster aperture (70-200 f2.8 and 1.4 converter). Thanks!

@cesarm8811 5 месяцев назад

Steve have an awesome trip to Africa/Safari. Looking forward to following you in instagram.

@propoxyphene 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video Steve! I’m headed to Africa in a few months and would love to see how your “handle” worked out and a list of items to make. I’d also love to hear other non photography items as well as clothing you would suggest for Africa. Thanks for the great content.

@boblacourse1430 5 месяцев назад

Safe travels Steve. Get lots of great photos!

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@NikCan66 4 месяца назад

Always great to know

@nogroove3819 5 месяцев назад

Good point about disconnecting your lens from camera body. Security in yyz decided my camera with 209-600 attached needed extra scrutiny to my dismay.

@dmf7162 5 месяцев назад

Enjoyed the video, thx. How do you focus the camera when you souped the camera out of the vehicle?

@dsutor 4 месяца назад

Very informative, Steve, thank you. You mentioned you'll bring the 2xTC along with the 400 2.8 to get to 800mm. Can you please share your experience compared to the 1,4xTC combined with the internal flip in TC? And how is the quality of the combination 2xTC plus internal 1,4xTC?

@iralakritz9746 5 месяцев назад

Great video as usual Steve.

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@ian-nz-2000 5 месяцев назад

Great selection, I used to use a 300 2.8 as my standard safari lens and my best shots were taken hanging out of the back of a truck! Where did you get the handle for your monopod?

@JenRitchiePhotography 5 месяцев назад

Sweeeeet! Have a great trip!

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! Will do!

@KevinNordstrom 5 месяцев назад

Have fun, Steve.

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

👍

@isoawe1888 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Steve. Have a trip to Africa coming up. Made me think a couple things. 1). I don’t have a 400 with TC. Want it… just don’t have it. Side note: thought it was interesting that you brought a 2x to put on a lens that had a 1.4 built in. Anyway, didn’t consider my Tamron ( and I do LOVE this lens ) and was planning on 24-120 for better wide. Also bringing 70-200 with 2x tele, and then a 800 mm. Cameras will be Z8 and Z9. Same backpack. Other case will have laptop and Fuji ZFX 100ii with a couple zoom lenses. I don’t need to bring a bunch of clothes… if I stink, too bad for them. 😂 I’ll wash them out in a sink. Have fun. Waiting for the video.

@GeoffCooper 5 месяцев назад

The low level handle looks cool - I guess you’re in an open safari vehicle if you can keep it on all the time? Otherwise it be worried you’d bump it all the time if you kept it on for normal shooting… Will be interesting to see your thoughts on it afterwards..

@srraja83 2 месяца назад

Hi Steve, how did the gadget you put together for lowering your camera work. Can you tell me what parts you used. I was also curious what you did for the monopod to attach the top handle to the bottom leg. Thanks

@btscott1 5 месяцев назад

Astro photography? Some amazing skies in Africa. Even your wide angle 2.8 would be okay. Always good the see what other people are bringing. Doing self-drive through Botswana in May/June. Working on finding a Great Grey Owl. May have to visit you in Wyoming.

@jss27560 5 месяцев назад

I like how you said that you would use the 400mm f/2.8 if you had to.

@RogerZoul 2 месяца назад

Steve - thanks for this video. Your monopod trick has stuck in my mind as a way to get lower, eye-levels shots from the safari vehicle. Did you ever make that follow-up video discussing how your second design (the lighter one) worked? I’d be very interested to know more. Thanks.

@dbv11 2 месяца назад

Hi Steve, I would also be very interested in the parts you used for this mono pod mod. Thanks

@phillipespinasse4937 Месяц назад

Thank you for this review, Steve - do you carry the Tamron 35-150mm with a sling? If so, curious as to what mount ring you use or would recommend?

@dzuppi 5 месяцев назад

How heavy is your carry-on ? I usually have the 600mm 4.0 in my carry-on, my camera with the 24-105 or 15-30 is around my shoulder and spare batteries are in my jacket pocket. This way I stick to the 8kg carry on allowance. The 100-400 and sometimes the 100 macro as well as the second body goes into the hold. Same for the flashes and all the small items such as remote trigger etc.

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

I didn’t weigh it and neither did the airlines

@jamesgolando8862 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Steve another informative video. I like the monopod idea, but curious how you focus if you're using back button - does the remote handle that?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

I turn off back button AF. Or more accurately, I turn on shutter button AF.

@jamesgolando8862 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, I assumed that, but you know what they say... Have a great trip@@SteveMattheis

@briantooze3415 5 месяцев назад

Can you make a video on how to keep your equipment clean when on safari.

@andrewweathers2938 5 месяцев назад

I would love to go back to East Africa for something other than work and with better camera equipment. Looking forward to see what you capture on the trip. Kenya was like a second home to me for a long time. The people and animals are near and dear. I am also very interested to see what you capture with the Tamron.

@samm8135 5 месяцев назад

Have a safe trip Steve..

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@user-fd7ml6ch1n 5 месяцев назад

I’ve heard photographer getting their rocket blowers confiscated at the customs just before boarding the plane so maybe best to pack that in your suitcase! I've had Lee filter screwdriver taken by the custom in the past lol Love your channel, hope you have a great trip!

@eljayr4669 5 месяцев назад

No mention of chargers and charging adaptors for your batteries and lap top. Essential.

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

I'm not bringing chargers, I charge the batteries in camera. But yes I have power adapters. Needless to say, this video wasn't a list of everything you need...

@jenniferbellon4327 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for a great video. How do you carry the extra 2 lenses on the vehicle?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

In the bakcpack because I have the 400 2.8 ready at all times.

@JFANDAPMFung-wp4jp 5 месяцев назад

Hi Steve, how do you protect your gear in your checked bag?

@EugeneMaynard 5 месяцев назад

Steve, you could possibly rig the MC-N10 on to your monopod as the handle or use it as a dual handle, then you would have complete control of the camera for your low shots out the car! 👍🏾🙏🏾. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇸🇪🇹🇹

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

I considered it but that is very expensive and adds a fair amount of weight.

@Nickkettt 5 месяцев назад

Matt great video, good luck in your trip to Africa ! what’s the name of the vinyl you have installed in the lenses?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, it's made by alphagvrd.com

@MSchumacherfan 5 месяцев назад

I wish I had that gear

@colourboost 2 месяца назад

Which company monopod you are using pls mention

@Atrangi_chhap 5 месяцев назад

I suggest you to keep the 400mm f2.8 with the z9 on top, so that the pressure on the z mount is minimum & and I would like to see your successful African safari vlog 😊

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Seems reasonable...

@wendytodd9673 5 месяцев назад

Safe travels

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@MeAMuse 5 месяцев назад

Question for you Steve - how well do you think the new Sony 300mm F2.8 with 1.4x and 2x TCs work for Safari / wildlife? Would you miss the option of 800mm too much? It’s tempting because it is soo light, small, and soo much cheaper than a 400mm F2.8 (btw I am just an enthusiast that is outgrowing a 100-400mm and looking to step up a bit)

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

I haven’t used that lens yet, but I imagine it would be a really great Safari lens

@williamryan3254 5 месяцев назад

I'm heading to Serengeti National Park in late Aug. Cant wait. I just want to find out how do you deal with the short flights in the caravans. Do you pay extra for the camera bag?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

We charter our flights so it’s not a problem

@Jerseymikephoto 5 месяцев назад

"people love to fight about gear" - Truer words have never been spoken. - P.S. Sweet Vans!

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Thank you sir!

@gosman949 5 месяцев назад

What is the wireless remote you are using? I need something for my Z6 for the upcoming total eclipse here in Texas.

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Link is in the description but yours will be different for Z6

@FamousPixs 5 месяцев назад

Do you know the Adorama links for the gear used in this video?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

nope

@tomwilliams5215 5 месяцев назад

fascinating…..I’m taking my daughter, leaving in a week, for 3 weeks in Botswana. Packing is the biggest issue because of the weight restrictions - how do you manage to haul so much with you camera gear wise on the bush flights?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

We charter our flights so we don’t have a problem

@timnichols3795 5 месяцев назад

Have fun! Is Thomas Mangelsen joining you on this one?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Not this year

@davidmurphy7847 5 месяцев назад

When you use the tripod, you can’t use back button focus, correct?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Correct

@markjensen663 5 месяцев назад

Hey Steve, Do you pre-focus or do you turn off BBF before you dangle?

@mmmcewen1 5 месяцев назад

Yes...I have the same question. How do you get focus when you dangle your camera?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

I turn off back button AF, or more accurately - I turn on shutter button AF

@haroldklein8556 5 месяцев назад

Be aware...upon arrival into Jo'Burg, our group experienced 3 stolen cameras & 2 stolen lenses from locked hard cases. Arrivals were over a 3 day period from ATL to Jo'Burg...Ours was the Delta flight from ATL direct to Jo'Berg. It appears the thefts occured in the Jo'berg airport baggage area. Police indicated there has been a serious problem lately on multiple airlines. Recommend DO NOT check your gear if at all possible. Hard cases were no match for these thugs!! All the thefts occured with items/hard cases shown as fragile and going to a delivery door near the main baggage claim. Have a great time, but be careful!!!!

@jerjaws 5 месяцев назад

I never check any gear. Even in the USA.

@billfriedel1045 5 месяцев назад

18:25 Steve, I looked at the requirements for going to Africa with you several months ago and noticed that the Covid fully vaccinated requirement was on there. I that still a requirement? Thank-you!

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Both Kenya and Tanzania have lifted the requirement

@Bikerbeest 5 месяцев назад

No protection for your front lens of the Nikon Z 400 mm 2.8 ??

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Yes, I have the standard lens 'cap' from Nikon

@williamryan3254 5 месяцев назад

was just about to ask that@@SteveMattheis :)

@donalde1517 5 месяцев назад

Hello I noticed you didn’t say chargers. Find the filters. 😁

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

I found the filters and I don't bring chargers, I charge the batteries in camera.

@donalde1517 5 месяцев назад

Excellent. Have an amazing trip.

@janweld9266 5 месяцев назад

don't forget your battery chargers

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

I charge batteries in the camera so no chargers necessary

@stripes_in_raw 5 месяцев назад

Why not the 70-200 f2.8 ?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Because I like the 35-150 f2-2.8 better for this trip.

@stripes_in_raw 5 месяцев назад

Maasai Mara ?

@robvandenbrink9006 5 месяцев назад

You trust the lenses in the bag without a lens cap? You’re braver than me! Also don’t forget chargers, a USB bank or 2 are also great for travel

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

I’m very Brave 😂 And I didn’t bring chargers, I just charge batteries in camera via USB.

@robvandenbrink9006 5 месяцев назад

@@SteveMattheis Nice, got that USB-C charging option with just one of my cameras. Enjoy the trip!

@FamousPixs 5 месяцев назад

How many "I Shoot RAW" T-Shirts did you pack in you bag?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

zero point zero

@user-xu3tl9zm9i 5 месяцев назад

Cautionary note: i was in the Galapagos with a friend and his bag was knocked over. it fell down the hatch, and his 500mm/f4, 2x, and 1Dx were all wrecked. Rained on his parade. I never, ever, travel with the body and lens connected.

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Yep, accidents can happen, no matter how careful you are.

@ivedoneit70 5 месяцев назад

Then tell us what's the percentage of your gear you used during your trip. Good luck!

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

All of it…

@danjafilms 5 месяцев назад

What Country in Africa?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Kenya and Tanzania

@chipsrafferty8362 5 месяцев назад

There are two types of luggage….carry on….and lost.

@Mr09260 5 месяцев назад

I hope you are coming to South Africa instead of the 'Normal' East Africa

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Why do you hope that?

@dmf7162 5 месяцев назад

suspend not souped...

@techguyml 5 месяцев назад

Damn must be sweet to be rich AF

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Rich AF is relative of course. Keep in mind that this is my business and these are tools that I use while doing my work.

@imagesbirds5066 5 месяцев назад

Hey Steve. Thanks for the great roundup. I can't help but feeling it's a little disrespectul only to refer to your trip as to "Africa". Its an entire continent 30 times as large as the USA with 54 different nations and such diverse culture, languages, landscapes, wildlife and all that. So where in Africa are you going? Which country, which region or national park?

@SteveMattheis 5 месяцев назад

Disrepectful? Ummmm, no. I'm going to multiple countries and multiple areas.