Africa Wrap-Up
We just got home from Africa and we finished up on a high note for sure. It was an amazing trip with a wonderful group of people, great weather, and great game viewing opportunities. We've put together an album with a few of our favorites. We're still editing, but we can't wait to show you what we've got so far.
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RIO's Big Nasty Give-Away
Want a selection of free leaders and tippet? Who doesn't! Well, join the fun in RIO's give-away contest. What is a Big Nasty leader anyway? Follow the link for more information on the new leader and follow the instructions carefully for entering the give-away contest. Good Luck! Hope you win.
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Nikon's Perfect Combo
Most wildlife photographers are always looking for a lens with a longer reach especially when it comes to bird photography. We are no exception. Most of what Cathy and I shoot are fly fishing related images, but every two years we host an African photo safari where some of the best wildlife subjects in the world are found. Lions, zebras, and elephants in our view finders are a breath of fresh air for us.
For years we carried or lugged heavy 300 and 400 millimeter fixed lenses. Yes they produced sharp images, but as time went on we found more weight restriction on internal flights. This past safari we were limited to 33 pounds total which included our checked and carry-on luggage. So, it became time to lighten up. A call to Jody Grober at Roberts Camera solved our problem. Jody suggested that a Nikon D500 and a matching 200-500 lens would make a perfect outfit for Africa. Long story short, Jody was absolutely right. Half the weight of our old gear and with the DX sensor for a longer reach.
Nikon’s new D500 has a CMOS sensor with an expeed five image processor. At 20.9 Megapixels this camera simply rocks. Oh, and it shoots 4K video. Put on the 200-500 lens, add the 500 DX crop, and you're totally outfitted for whatever comes your way. I personally think that this last safari has produced some of our best ever work in Africa. 
Anyone interested in wildlife photography can talk to Jody at Roberts Camera 1-800-726-5544 or follow the link below.