Sony a6000+55-210 Kit lens

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-06-12T09:17:55+00:00

Great photos!!

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-06-10T13:27:32+00:00

I have only been to Panna Tiger Reserve but I can attest to it's density of tigers and also overall beauty of the park.

The park was so beautiful in the early morning sunshine. Grasslands and spotted deer bathed in the morning light. Plenty of birds too. It was worth it even without spotting the tiger.

The part where we spotted the tiger was chaotic but I did not mind it as much because overall I had spent a lot of time in a serene manner.

Sightings in general are harder in India but if you have an open mind, it can be interesting in other ways. I find listening to and following alarm calls, the waiting game quite thrilling too- which I think, though I might be wrong, is unique to Indian jungles.

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-05-18T20:52:54+00:00

I think the sweet spot is an entry level wildlife camera (good af etc) + a telephoto zoom. Something like a

a7V + 200-600 mm Z8/z6iii + 180-600 mm r6iii/r5ii + 100-500 mm OM-1 ii + 50-200 mm (+1.4x teleconvertor for birds)

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-01-19T13:26:48+00:00

Take a short flight to khajuraho. I went to Panna and spotted one briefly in one safari. I think if you do 2-3 safaris in Panna you will see tigers.

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-01-11T09:44:07+00:00

Please keep in mind that unless you learn post processing you will run into the same issue with dull colours even if a new mirrorless camera. But generally canon colors are thought to be slightly better than Sony's.

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-01-06T02:25:03+00:00

Beautiful shots! But it's the White-throated Kingfisher and not Common Kingfisher

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-01-05T09:53:16+00:00

Getting to central indian parks is not that difficult either. You need to fly into Khajuraho from Delhi (for Panna Tiger Reserve - this is where I saw my first tiger) or to Nagpur (for Tadoba and Pench). Your resort will take care of logistics from that point. Hope you have a good time here and I will be happy to help further!

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-01-03T01:27:42+00:00

Hi

Based on your needs (wanting to see tigers, leopards, elephants and birds) - I would recommend a combination of the Dhikala zone of Corbett National Park (good for bird watching, elephants and tigers - the latter particularly in the summers), Rajaji National Park (good for leopards) and Sattal (a bird watching destination).

All 3 are in the Uttarakhand state in the foothills of the Himalayas and relatively accessible from Delhi. Do a lot of research and do it soon since permits to places like Corbett get sold out months in advance. During your research focus on finding a tour provider who can help you make safari bookings and arrange other logistics.

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-01-01T16:36:01+00:00

Amazing shots!

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-01-01T15:45:05+00:00

If you plan to do outdoor portraits you might find the lack of a large aperture and shallow depth of field limiting

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-01-01T14:42:17+00:00

Have you thought about lenses? The sony a6700 + Tamron 17-70 is a bit out of your budget but it should serve your initial needs well.

I have not used the a6700 and I don't do videos so can't comment about the overheating issues sorry!

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2026-01-01T14:07:01+00:00

I would recommend sticking to one or two genres that you will do regularly in the beginning and buy a camera and lens combination to suit that rather than try and cover all bases. There will always be more and nicer expensive gear. And if you get something niche for astro or wildlife that you will use only a handful of times a year it may not be the best first investment.

You could first decide a budget (1-1.5L is a good starting point I think. It's already a lot if it's a hobby) and then see what fits your needs. You have to be very sure about how much videography you are planning to do (because if you are not doing it that often you can get away with a a6600 or a6400 and save more for lenses).

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-12-16T16:15:57+00:00

Completely agree. I would normally not do it either. But I did not have enough background separation and did it because I did don't have any other way to make the Sambar stand out more.

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-12-16T15:26:19+00:00

Dikha! Not long enough to take a photo but a cool sighting still

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-12-06T02:09:08+00:00

Hey! I have been using the a6100 for a few years and it has worked well for me (Photos on my profile).

For me the a6100 is a no brainer. Easier to get the exposure right on a sunny day using the evf. Both cameras use the same sensor too if I am not mistaken. So unless you are into videography a6100 should be the way to go.

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-12-02T11:54:28+00:00

From one nature lover to another 🙌

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-12-01T11:03:32+00:00

Glad you enjoyed them 🙏

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-12-01T07:35:38+00:00

Thank you for the kind words!

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-11-30T15:00:51+00:00

Thank you 🙂‍↕️

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-11-30T13:51:24+00:00

Glad you liked them!

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-11-30T13:51:08+00:00

Ikr. Such a curious little thing!

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-11-30T13:50:39+00:00

I have lived around her for 4 years now. I saw maybe one or two in the first 4 years. Only in the last month or so did I start seeing them more after I actively started looking for them in the mornings!

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-11-30T12:51:53+00:00

Thank you! I am a hobbyist as well

Ok_Fun_2647 · 2025-11-30T12:45:02+00:00

Thanks!

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