BBC Wildlife - UK (2020-04)

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CHOOSE THE RIGHT GEAR FOR YOU

You can take good pictures of wildlife with

almost any camera gear, but certain types

of photography and subjects will need

specialist equipment to get great shots. I started

with a crop-sensored DSLR, which gives you the

advantage of more reach with the lens over a

full frame camera. It’s the best place to start if

you’re a beginner. Lens choice is very important

as well and can vary on the subject. For instance,

if you’re shooting insects or plants, a macro

lens will provide more detail as it’s designed to

focus very closely. If you’re capturing birds in

flight, lenses with a fast autofocus and a wide

aperture to let more light in are more effective.

PHOTOGRAPHY IS ONE

of the most rewarding,

enjoyable ways to interact

with wildlife, and to really

maximise your experience,

it helps to have the right

kit for the situation. If

you’re looking to upgrade

yours in an affordable

way, you can trade it in

and purchase whatever

you need from MPB’s vast

range of used gear – all of

which is correctly priced

and accurately described.

Unsuprisingly, MPB has

a large international team

of photographers and

camera experts, each with

specialist knowledge on

all of the products it sells.

One of them is wildlife

photographer Marc Read,

who has some handy tips

to help you get the perfect

shot of your prized subject.

BY PHOTOGRAPHERS

MARC’S TOP 5 WILDLIFE

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

As a one-stop-shop for camera

and gear upgrades, MPB knows

a thing or two about taking

great pictures. Here, one of its

wildlife photography experts

shares his tips