about the possibilities and technology that
each has to offer. Advancements in mirror-
less auto-focus and a rapidly growing line
of native telephoto lenses, in combination
with the advantages of an EVF, have more
wildlife photographers making the switch
every day.
Regardless of the technology or the
exposure mode we choose, core photo-
graphic principles like light, composition
and storytelling still apply. Our cameras
are the tools we use to capture our cre-
ative vision. The better we understand
those tools, the more we can focus on our
experiences with wildlife and the art form
that we all love. OP
See more of Aaron Baggenstos’ work at
aaronstours.com.
PRO TIP: Mirrorless
cameras make exposing
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a beginner. The live
histogram and “whatyou see is what you get”
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advantages.Giraffe silhouettes. This image of
giraffes silhouetted against an orange
funnel sky was shot with the Nikon Z 7
and NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S.
Grizzly bears running forward,
Alaska. The lightning-fast AF of the
Sony a9 tracks the fastest of wildlife
subjects, even those coming right
at you. Shot with the a9 and Sony FE
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens.
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