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Wildlife Photography: Best Camera Settings for Walking Around (Walk & Shoot/Opportunistic Style)

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Photographing Wildlife: The Best Settings for Walking Around (Walk & Shoot). I know lots of my viewers take most of their photographs when walking around, at local sites, including nature reserves. In this video I share some tips on how to set your camera up for opportunistic shooting, including focusing options, exposure and camera support.

Equipment: Canon 1DX Mark i

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Music:

All Hail the Queen by Dan Lebowitz
Gimme Back My Ya Ya by Dan Lebowitz
Lazy Rock by Dan Lebowitz