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I'm planning a trip to Svalbard next year and had planned to buy a new Nikon 600mm f4E but this is the reply I got from the organizer of the tour.
My question
The reason I ask is I plan to have a 600mm lens for shooting wildlife and will not be able to hand old it so there will be the need for a tripod and gimbal head which is fantastic off the deck of the ship or on dry land but I would imagine impossible on a zodiac with a dozen other photographers.
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When we go on land we will mostly be hiking further inland, so if you bring your heavy rig ashore you'll have to be prepared to lug them along as you have to keep close to the main group because it won't be safe to stay behind on your own as our guides are armed against the possibility of bear attacks.
The zodiac will only be used to get ashore and to explore iceberg cities and get closer to animal crowds.So your 600 will not be practical from the zodiacs.
They could be useful from the schooner deck although the engine vibration and boa th rocking will ruin you r tripod shots
A hand held long lens would be best.
I was really hoping to get the latest 600mm as a few of the videos that I have watched have showmen guys shooting it hand held.
What do you guys think???
I'm planning a trip to Svalbard next year and had planned to buy a new Nikon 600mm f4E but this is the reply I got from the organizer of the tour.
My question
The reason I ask is I plan to have a 600mm lens for shooting wildlife and will not be able to hand old it so there will be the need for a tripod and gimbal head which is fantastic off the deck of the ship or on dry land but I would imagine impossible on a zodiac with a dozen other photographers.
Reply
When we go on land we will mostly be hiking further inland, so if you bring your heavy rig ashore you'll have to be prepared to lug them along as you have to keep close to the main group because it won't be safe to stay behind on your own as our guides are armed against the possibility of bear attacks.
The zodiac will only be used to get ashore and to explore iceberg cities and get closer to animal crowds.So your 600 will not be practical from the zodiacs.
They could be useful from the schooner deck although the engine vibration and boa th rocking will ruin you r tripod shots
A hand held long lens would be best.
I was really hoping to get the latest 600mm as a few of the videos that I have watched have showmen guys shooting it hand held.
What do you guys think???