BBC Wildlife Magazine

ESSENTIAL KIT FOR THE FIELD

THERE’S a vast range of gear available for photographers, from cameras, lenses and tripods to nifty gadgets and outdoor clothing. Wildlife photography often means long days spent outside in the heat, cold and good old British rain, so you’ll need a well-equipped kitbag. Here are a few ideas for the wishlist – and don’t forget you can always buy second-hand.

CAMERAS

NIKON COOLPIX P900

Bridge cameras (half way between point and-shoot cameras and interchangeable-lens cameras) have limitations, but are highly portable because 

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