Tanzania Safari – Kathy Adams Clark

Jordan asked:

Hi Kathy,

I hope all is well. I was hoping you could help me select a camera body for my African safari in Dec. I’m deciding between the Canon R6ii and R7. Do you think R7 crop factor is preferred to get more reach on the lenses. I will bring the 100-500rf lens. Any thoughts on a good 2nd lens? Will also bring my 7Dii as a second body. Thanks so much for your thoughts on this!
Jordan

My reply:

Thanks for asking, Jordan. You’re going to find that the R6ii is a more robust camera. I’d recommend the R6ii over the R7 in this situation. (Nikon Z8 and/or Sony A7rV for others)

You already own the 100-500 RF lens so that with the R6ii will be perfect.

I will suggest that you get the 1.4x extender for the 100-500 RF lens. I use that on my lens all the time.

My current set-up is R6ii, 100-500mm RF lens with a 1.4x extender. I used that all the time I was in Costa Rica and I’ll use it on my safari to Africa in May of this year.

Keep a 24-105mm or other medium wide lens on your 7Dii. The landscapes are amazing. Photos of the animals in the landscape are always a treasure, too.