Can compact, lightweight camera gear be any good at wildlife photography? I took a 2.5lb / 1kg Sony kit to a wildlife refuge
I took the Sony A6700 and 70-350mm lens on a hike to photograph wildlife. I wasn't disappointed
In search of a lightweight mirrorless camera kit for wildlife photography, I embarked on a journey to the wilderness with a Sony A6700 paired with the FE 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS lens. Weighing in at just over 36oz or 2.25lbs, this compact system proved to be a highly hikeable option. Walking almost 2.5 miles, I discovered that the crop sensor compensates for the lens's telephoto reach, equivalent to 105-525mm.
While the shorter reach required more patience to capture wildlife in action, the kit allowed me to focus on environmental portraits, utilizing the fall foliage to frame distant subjects like migrating sandhill cranes. Although I missed the enhanced noise performance at fast shutter speeds offered by larger systems, the A6700 with the 70-350mm lens delivered a budget-friendly, portable solution for wildlife photography enthusiasts.
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