It’s 2024, and you have decided that wildlife photography is the career for you. You walk into your local camera store looking to buy a new camera to take photos of lions, tigers, bears but wait! You don’t want to make the wrong decision, and it would be better for you to consider different options before choosing a particular camera. You may also prefer shopping online to get the best quality camera. In this blog post, we will discuss what cameras work best for wildlife photography in 2024.
Let’s take a closer look at them.
1. Sony a9
The Sony a-series cameras are considered the best for wildlife photography in 2024. Their excellent low light performance, fast and accurate autofocus system, excellent video quality with low noise at high ISO’s, as well as their ability to shoot up to 24 frames per second make it one of the most versatile options on the market today.
2. Canon 5D Mark IV
The Canon EOS-Mark IV is the best option for wildlife photography in 2024. It captures 16 different megapixels of data at a time. It offers excellent features like autofocus, auto exposure bracketing (AEB) modes for charging more than one shot to get the perfect lighting combination on your subject, and incredible low light capabilities.
3. Canon 80D
The Canon EOS 80D DSLR is a great advanced camera for wildlife photography. It has an APS-C sensor to shoot in RAW or JPEG format and produce excellent quality photos. This camera also offers wifi connection to the internet to transfer pictures from your phone wirelessly to the Canon app on your tablet or laptop without needing cables. The built-in Wifi of this model allows for remote control shooting with iPhone, iPad, Android Devices with Google Chrome installed, so you don’t even need a smartphone if all you want to do is take pictures!
4. Canon 1DX Mark II
The Canon EOS-Mark II is a professional-level DSLR camera with an excellent animal photography performance. It features dual DIGIC processors for fast processing speeds, enabling users to capture shots at up to 12 frames per second without compromising quality or detail. The full-frame sensor delivers rich colour and deep blacks, while the shutter release boasts a minimum time lag of 100 milliseconds – that’s lightning quick!
5. Nikon D750
Nikon D750 is a professional-grade DSLR camera with an APS-C sensor. Its image quality is excellent for wildlife photography, and it has excellent low light performance (ISO range of 100 to 12800). The high resolution, wide dynamic range, and natural colour rendering make this camera a perfect choice for photographing the best nature shots in 2024.
6. Canon 7D Mark II
The Canon EOS-30D was the first DSLR that I ever owned. It is my favourite camera and has been with me for quite some time now. The only downside of this camera is its price, at $1500, it’s not the cheapest option on the market right now. The Canon EOS-500D is an excellent option for just getting into DSLR cameras, and you may like to start with something affordable.
The Bottom Line
The best thing to do is read reviews and try out the camera before you buy it. You should also consider the camera’s physical size because wildlife photography often requires long hours in remote areas. We hope this blog has helped you decide what type of camera to buy for your wildlife photography needs.
