Gear Reviews

Charl Stols and Marlon Du Toit test the Sony A1 Mark II on safari in Botswana. Discover its features and why it’s a top choice for wildlife photographers.

Guts and Janine share their first impressions of the new Canon R1 and the R5ii.

Guts in Svalbard reviewing the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 lens. The RF Canon 1200mm Lens - Tested in Svalbard! In this blog, Guts shares an exciting adventure in the icy landscapes of Svalbard. They searched for polar bears during a recent Pangolin [...]

Pangolin Photo Host, Janine Krayer, gives her first impressions on the RF Canon 200-800mm lens while in South Africa. This blog notes key differences between the Canon 800mm f11 and the 800mm f5.6 fixed prime lens and Janine’s overall thoughts during her brief time with the lens.

Unless your camera's firmware is up to date you run a risk of missing shots or worse taking shots that just don't come out quite right! In this blog we will explain what firmware is, why keeping it up to date is so important and show you step by step how do a firmware update on your camera. Firmware is applicable to all the camera brands and these steps should work on your Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fuji. Panasonic, Olympus or other major camera brands.

Pangolin Photo Host, Janine Krayer, gives her first impressions on the RF Canon 100-500mm lens while travelling on safari with client Rimma Aronov. This blog notes key differences between the Canon 100-400 MII, the 600mm f4 fixed prime lens and Janine’s overall thoughts.

Co-Founder of Pangolin Photo Safaris, Guts Swanepoel, talks us through a simple camera trick to help you get sharper images in the field.

Canon recently launched its new mirrorless camera the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. This little powerhouse is a great camera for wildlife photography, find out why Pangolin Photo Host Charl Stols says this as he runs through the upgrades and new features.

Pangolin Photo Host, Sabine Stols, tested the Canon R3 for wildlife photography out on The Chobe river in Botswana and shares her first impressions. This blog shares examples of image quality and low-light performance.

Pangolin Photo Host Janine Krayer is joined by top wildlife photographer Mark Buckler in Botswana to discuss the pros and cons of a micro 4/3 camera system.

A few months ago, Charl Stols did the first field test of the Canons EOS R10 model in Africa in Botswana’s Chobe National Park. This camera may seem a little small but it packs quite the punch and is an excellent mirrorless camera to get started in wildlife photography.

This blog discusses an essential piece of every photographer's kit…your lens hood! We’ll chat about why you need it, the two main types and everything in between.

Sabine reviews the 600 and 800mm Canon RF Lenses For Wildlife Photography Review of the 600 and 800mm Canon RF Lenses For Wildlife Photography Embarking on a wildlife photography adventure is a thrilling experience, and having the right gear can truly elevate [...]

Gear Review: Nikon Z6 for wildlife photography In this video, Pangolin Photo Host Danielle Carstens highlights the six key features that she enjoys on the full-frame Nikon Z6 for wildlife and nature photography. Danielle filmed this while on safari at [...]

Sigma 60-600 mm Lens Review Janine has been using the highly versatile Sigma 60-600 Sport lens for wildlife photography since 2018.   Armed with a 10X optical zoom, Janine has captured some incredible images along the way.   [...]