Every photographer wants the perfect shot, but it can be difficult doing that with an animal in the wild—particularly a horse. After you’ve reviewed the best tips for safely photographing wild horses, you’ll need the right equipment to get the job done. Here are some tips on the essential supplies for wild horse photography.
Telephoto Lens
A telephoto lens is one of the most important tools you will need when taking photos of wild horses. You will want to be far away to take a picture of the horses in their natural element. The telephoto lens will help you do that without getting close to the horse, distracting them, and spoiling a great shot.
Memory Cards
Another example of essential supplies for wild horse photography is memory cards. However, you should consider certain elements carefully when choosing your cards. These include the card’s speed rating, how it works with the buffer in your camera, and how it affects the camera’s ability to take frames per second.
If you have a card that moves slowly, your buffer will fill up since it takes more time to write the photos to the card. The card will also slow down your camera’s speed in taking photos and possibly prevent you from getting the shot you want. That is why you must get the card that fits your needs.
Camera Strap and Tripod
Two of the last things you want are to drop your camera and break it or suffer an injury while carrying it around. A good camera strap can help you avoid the problem of having it slip out of your hands and hit the ground. It can also provide the right support so you avoid putting pressure on your neck and back.
A tripod also can help with the combined weight of a camera and a telephoto lens. After all, you shouldn’t have to worry about balancing the weight of the camera and lens when trying to get a shot. The tripod will give you a steady position where you can take photos without worrying about your movement ruining them.
With these items, you will be better prepared to take photos of horses in the wild. They will make your job easier and help you get closer to that perfect shot you are looking for.
