Remember to have a good Camera with you!

[Ikeepitcold]

Ok everyone.

Lots of tags have been pulled for the upcoming hunting seasons. We want you guys to have the best chance to get your photos and stories published in the journals.

Please remember to bring a camera with you on your hunts. If your going solo use your tripod and learn how to use the timer function on your camera so you can take your own photos.

Cell phone photos will. NOT work no matter how high the pixels are.

We are going to pound this into your heads this year! There where so many awesome photos and stories that couldn't be published because the photos where taken with a cell phone.

If you have questions please ask or do some searches on the forum.

Thanks guys and good luck on your hunts!

Trent

 

[forest ninja]

What does Eastmans recommend ( camera)for people who take all their photos with their cell phones? Myself included!


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[ScottR]

We recommend you bring a real point and shoot camera at minimum! Cell phones just don't quite cut it yet, even with as much as they have improved. My mid range DSLR will always outperform my phone, always!


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[gypsumreaper]

I do have an Olympus e-520 but it's a little to bulky to pack around but I think if I can get some good shots it would be worth bringing alonb


If you get meat from the store then dont criticize me for having the courage to go out and kill my own meat

 

[mt-mike]

The excellent results I get with my Sony RX100 continue to amaze me. I've had it of a year now. The RX100 is rather pricey ($500-$600) but worth it. It's claim to fame is it's over sized sensor which is 1-inch! This is the equivalent of taking pictures on a a larger film format. It's also very small and compact. Loaded with function, yet easy to use. Downside? Not weather proof. Telephoto limited to 3.6x.

I've always carried a camera with me when hunting and fishing for the past 40-years+. Tried many different models. The Rx100 is by far the best for its small size. The only other cameras I've used that are better quality have been SLR's which are too big and heavy to always have with you!

 

[bigmoose]

I really like my little Canon S95...very small and shoots great photos...around $400

 

[packmule]

Canon SX50 gives you good options, would suggest shooting in RAW for better post processing and use HD cards. Gives you the options for quality pics up close that can be tweaked and an equivalent 1200mm of reach if lighting permits.

 

[forest ninja]

Thanks for all the input guys. I wound up with a sony rx100 2
I am stunned at the quality of photos even on auto. It does wAy more than I am capable of. Will be a fun learning curve!


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[Ikeepitcold]

Just be sure that you have your camera set to the highest resolution settings.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Lots of states are opening up for hunting. Bump this up. Let's see some great photos this year guys.

 

[Hilltop]

My good camera is ready with a spare battery. Anyone have any tips for animal presentation in the field? I usually carry a rag and a couple wet wipes to remove any blood around the mouth but I'm sure there are better ways.

 

[ScottR]

My good camera is ready with a spare battery. Anyone have any tips for animal presentation in the field? I usually carry a rag and a couple wet wipes to remove any blood around the mouth but I'm sure there are better ways.

Take the time to move the animal out of blood spots, it really helps a lot. Make sure you remove anything that can reference how big the animal is as well. It always helps with presentation.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Don't stand over the animal while taking photos. Sit beside or behind it. Also get the sun into the animals face and try to keep the animals face as close to center of the photo. Good luck!

 

[hardstalk]

Take a lot of different angles with different lighting. You don't know until you get home which one is best.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Take a lot of different angles with different lighting. You don't know until you get home which one is best.

So true. Lots and lots of photos so when you get home you will have plenty to choose from.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Another issue I see a lot is the tongue still haning out of a animals mouth. You can either remove it or push it back into its mouth. If the mouth stays open then lay his head on the ground keeping his mouth closed for about 20 min. The Riggs will set in and will keep the mouth closed.

 

[Drhorsepower]

One thing I can say about africa, they know how to present an animal for photos.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Yes they do Trav! Congrats!

 

[Drhorsepower]

Remember to get rid of unwanted brush and weeds in front of the animal.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

That purple sky is awesome!