17 June 2008, 02:30
jcorrySome advice needed -
Dear All,
I'm off to the selous in 3 weeks.
I plan to bring my Nikon D200 + 18-200mm lens.
What other lens could I need & what is the best case around to carry my camera stuff in whilst in camp & hunting?
I have a peli hard case for the plane
Thanks
You already have one of the best general purpose lenses.
If you wish to add a longer zoom lense, I recommend the Nikon 80-400mm VR lanse.
You can get any decent soft camera bag to carry with you in the truck.
Tamrac is a very good make, and they make several sizes that you might choose from.
If you are not taking a laptop with you, you might consider taking extra memory cards for your camera.
23 June 2008, 23:55
mstarlingYou do have the best general purpose lens already ... no need for another.
I found it useful to take a strobe.
Have found the LowePro Stealth D200 to be a wonderful case that provides lots of protection and has plenty of room. I put the extra hunting gear and ammo in it and tossed it into the truck in Tanzania. Worked out well.
Got it on eBay from this really good vendor:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbr...=32%26fsoo%3D2&fgtp=24 June 2008, 15:09
The SpecialistWhat about wide angle?
If I ever make it back to Africa I'd want to have a good 28 or even better a 24mm with me.
And a few filters like a Circular polarizer, Graduated ND, a couple of Star filters, Tiffin enhancing filter and a Diffuser

Yes a Diffuser for those misty morning shots.