The stunning image resolution and lightning-fast autofocus of the Alpha 7R V (Buy Now) make the camera top pick for wildlife photographers, but are you fully utilizing its capabilities in the field?
Coming at you live from a safari in Botswana, Nate Luebbe & Autumn Schrock share three ways that the Alpha 7R V can take your wildlife photography to the next level.
3 Tips For Better Wildlife Photos With The Alpha 7R V
1. Use The Articulating Screen To Get Eye Level With Wildlife
The articulating screen on the Alpha 7R V, which just so happens to be a favorite feature for users, makes getting the perfect angle for wildlife photography simple. “Instead of shooting at your eye level, get low on the wildlife’s eye level. The fully-articulating screen on the Alpha 7R V allows you to view your screen and see what you’re shooting at any angle,” says Schrock.
2. Choose The Appropriate Subject Recognition
Depending on what type of wildlife you’re photographing, you can set your Subject Recognition to transform the way you capture the subject in motion. “The AI Autofocus setting allows me to choose mammal, bird, or even insect, so I can nail the focus every single time,” Luebbe explains.
3. Double Your Reach In Post
Wildlife photographers know the power of a good crop, and the Alpha 7R V is the perfect camera to provide you with cropping freedom to zero in on the action. Schrock says, “The high-resolution sensor allows for more versatility when I’m shooting because my lenses can essentially double their reach when I’m cropping in post.”
“It even works for video, too,” adds Luebbe. “As I have Super 35mm mode programmed to a hot key so I get an extra 50% more reach on my lenses while still filming 4K at 60fps.”
To take your wildlife photography to the next level, purchase the Alpha 7R V.
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See more of Nate Luebbe's work on his Alpha Universe Profile and on Instagram @nateinthewild.
See more of Autumn Schrock's work on her Alpha Universe Profile and on Instagram @autpops.
