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text:
namespace views {
class ImageView;
class Label;
}  // namespace views

namespace ash {

class AppsGridView;
class TopIconAnimationView;

// Observer for top icon animation completion.
class TopIconAnimationObserver : public base::CheckedObserver {
 public:
  // Called when top icon animation completes.
  virtual void OnTopIconAnimationsComplete(TopIconAnimationView* view) {}

 protected:
  ~TopIconAnimationObserver() override = default;
};

// Transitional view used for top item icons animation when opening or closing
// a folder. Owns itself.
class TopIconAnimationView : public views::View,
                             public ui::ImplicitAnimationObserver {
 public:
  // |grid|: The apps grid to which the icon animation view belongs.
  // |icon|: The icon image of the item icon of full scale size.
  // |title|: The title of the item.
  // |scaled_rect|: Bounds of the small icon inside folder icon.
  // |open_folder|: Specify open/close folder animation to perform.
  // |item_in_folder_icon|: True if the item is inside folder icon.
  // The view will be self-cleaned by the end of animation.
  TopIconAnimationView(AppsGridView* grid,
                       const gfx::ImageSkia& icon,
                       const std::u16string& title,
                       const gfx::Rect& scaled_rect,
                       bool open_folder,
                       bool item_in_folder_icon);

  TopIconAnimationView(const TopIconAnimationView&) = delete;
  TopIconAnimationView& operator=(const TopIconAnimationView&) = delete;

  ~TopIconAnimationView() override;

  void AddObserver(TopIconAnimationObserver* observer);
  void RemoveObserver(TopIconAnimationObserver* observer);

  // When opening a folder, transform the top item icon from the small icon
  // inside folder icon to the full scale icon at the target location.
  // When closing a folder, transform the full scale item icon from its
  // location to the small icon inside the folder icon.
  void TransformView(base::TimeDelta duration);

  // views::View:
  const char* GetClassName() const override;

 private:
  // views::View overrides:
  gfx::Size CalculatePreferredSize() const override;
  void Layout() override;

  // ui::ImplicitAnimationObserver overrides:
  void OnImplicitAnimationsCompleted() override;
  bool RequiresNotificationWhenAnimatorDestroyed() const override;

  const AppsGridView* grid_;  // Owned by views hierarchy.
  gfx::Size icon_size_;
  views::ImageView* icon_;  // Owned by views hierarchy.
  views::Label* title_;     // Owned by views hierarchy.
  // Rect of the scaled down top item icon inside folder icon's ink bubble.
  gfx::Rect scaled_rect_;
  // true: opening folder; false: closing folder.
  bool open_folder_;

  bool item_in_folder_icon_;

  base::ObserverList<TopIconAnimationObserver> observers_;
};

}  // namespace ash

#endif  // ASH_APP_LIST_VIEWS_TOP_ICON_ANIMATION_VIEW_H_

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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In this lookpost, I have chosen to pair it with my loose tuxdeo pants, it was a cool evening and therefore the need for a blazer. Roll up the sleeves and voila, an effortless look. In an attempt to dress it down, I have worn it with a Mango slogan t-shirt (slogan- L'Amour toujour means still in love).
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text:
ABT 1760 - ABT 27 May 1828
RESIDENCE: Of Maryland and Natchez Dist. MS and St. Helena Parish, LA
BIRTH: ABT 1760, of Maryland
DEATH: ABT 27 May 1828, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
Family 1 : Thomas HUGHES Sr.
+Mary Ann HUGHES
+Nancy Ann HUGHES
Thomas HUGHES Jr.
Charles ALVIS
RESIDENCE: VA & Sumner Co. TN
Father: Stanley ALVIS
Mother: Rhody?
_George ALVIS (ALVES) _+
_David ALVIS (OLVIS) I_|
|                       |_Mary CRENSHAW? _______+
|                         (1700 - 1732)
_Stanley ALVIS ______|
|                     |                        _Thomas STANLEY III____+
|                     |                       | (1689 - 1754) m 1715
|                     |_Elizabeth STANLEY? ___|
|                       (1718 - 1789) m 1739  |
|                                             |_Elizabeth MADDOX _____
|                                               (1693 - 1724) m 1715
|--Charles ALVIS
|                                              _______________________
|                                             |
|                      _______________________|
|                     |                       |
|                     |                       |_______________________
|_Rhody?______________|
(.... - 1779)       |
|                        _______________________
|_______________________|
Mary BALL
RESIDENCE: Caroline and Amherst Cos. VA
Father: Valentine BALL
Mother: Susanna LEWIS
Family 1 : John W. HARGROVE
+Valentine HARGROVE
+Lindsey HARGROVE
_Edward BALL ________|
_Valentine BALL _____|
|                     |                      _____________________
|                     |_Keziah WILLIAMSON __|
|                                           |_____________________
|--Mary BALL
|                                            _John LEWIS III______+
|                                           | (1635 - 1690) m 1660
|                      _Zachary LEWIS I_____|
|                     | (1673 - ....) m 1695|
|                     |                     |_Isabella MILLER ____+
|                     |                       (1640 - 1703) m 1660
|_Susanna LEWIS ______|
|_Mary WALKER ________|
Wilson COMPTON Jr.
16 Jan 1812 - ____
RESIDENCE: Charles Co. MD
Father: Wilson COMPTON
Mother: Elizabeth Ann PENN
Family 1 : Charlotte Webb HIBB
MARRIAGE: 17 Jan 1837, Trinity Parish, Charles Co. Maryland
William Penn COMPTON
Estelle COMPTON
Family 2 : Kate CARPENTER
Benjamin Barnes COMPTON
_Matthew COMPTON II__+
_William COMPTON __________________|
| (1733 - 1809) m 1758              |
|                                   |_Rachel HOWARD ______+
|                                     (1714 - 1787) m 1733
_Wilson COMPTON _____|
|                     |                                    _John WILSON ________
|                     |                                   | (1690 - ....)
|                     |_Susannah WILSON __________________|
|                       (1731 - ....) m 1758              |
|                                                         |_____________________
|--Wilson COMPTON Jr.
|                                                          _____________________
|                                                         |
|                      _(Research Query) PENN of Maryland_|
|                     |                                   |
|                     |                                   |_____________________
|_Elizabeth Ann PENN _|
|                                    _____________________
|                                   |
|___________________________________|
James Pendleton DUNNICA
RESIDENCE: Cole Co. MO
OCCUPATION: Steamboat Captain
RESOURCES: See: [S2103] [S3042] [S3044]
Father: James DUNNICA
Mother: Philadelphia Pendleton THOMAS
Family 1 : Mariah SITES
MARRIAGE: 12 May 1835, Cole Co. Missouri [524315]
Missouri Marriages to 1850:Missouri Cole County
Spouse:Dunnica, James P. + Sites, Mariah Marriage Date: 12 May 1835
[Pritchartt Family.FTW] DUNNICA STREET (E W). So named in the 1875 subdivision of the estate of Judge James Dunnica, a wealthy land owner and steamboat captain. (Marquette-Cherokee) (Oak Hill)
by William Miller , J. P.
_ DUNNICA ___________|
|                     |___________________________
_James DUNNICA _________________|
| (1768 - 1867) m 1812           |
|                                |                      ___________________________
|                                |                     |
|                                |_____________________|
|                                                      |
|                                                      |___________________________
|--James Pendleton DUNNICA
|                                                       _Massey THOMAS Sr._________+
|                                                      | (1720 - 1776)
|                                 _Massey THOMAS Jr.___|
|                                | (1765 - 1811)       |
|                                |                     |___________________________
|_Philadelphia Pendleton THOMAS _|
|                      _Henry PENDLETON Sr. Gent._+
|_Martha PENDLETON ___|
|_Martha CURTIS ____________+
James Overton HARRIS
RESIDENCE: Louisa Co. VA
BIRTH: 1772, Louisa Co. Virginia
Father: Frederick HARRIS Sr.
Mother: Elizabeth Overton TERRELL
Spouse: Ann Fleming
_William HARRIS ______+
_William HARRIS Jr._____________|
|                                |_Temperance OVERTON __+
|                                  (1678 - 1715) m 1695
_Frederick HARRIS Sr._______|
|                            |                                 _John II BURNETT _____+
|                            |                                | (1660 - 1719) m 1699
|                            |_Elizabeth BURNETT _____________|
|                              (1710 - ....) m 1720           |
|                                                             |_Amy "Amee" GATEWOOD _+
|                                                               (1682 - 1749) m 1699
|--James Overton HARRIS
|                                                              _Richmond TERRELL III_+
|                                                             | (.... - 1771)
|                             _Richmond "The Duke" TERRELL IV_|
|                            | (1711 - 1771) m 1742           |
|                            |                                |_Ann MERTON __________
|                            |                                  (.... - 1795)
|_Elizabeth Overton TERRELL _|
(1750 - ....) m 1771       |
|                                 _James OVERTON _______+
|                                | (1688 - 1749) m 1706
|_Ann (Nancy) OVERTON ___________|
|_Elizabeth GARLAND ___+
ID Number: I105163
RESIDENCE: VA
Family 1 : Enoch SEXTON
Erick SEXTON
+Nancy SEXTON
(RESEARCH QUERY) THOMPSON
RESIDENCE: Georgetown and Williamsburg and Darlington Dists. SC and Wilcox Co. AL
RESOURCES: See:Notes [S18]
Family 1 :
+William or Roger THOMPSON
+Ann THOMPSON
+James THOMPSON
+John THOMPSON
William THOMPSON "the Immigrant"
+James THOMPSON "the Immigrant"
+William Allen THOMPSON
+Anderson THOMPSON
James THOMPSON Jr.
+William Mills THOMPSON
+William THOMPSON
+Mary Jane THOMPSON
William F. THOMPSON
Alexander THOMPSON
+Hugh THOMPSON
Harvie THOMPSON
Some loose Thompsons Grouped here for Research purposes - relationship of kids on this card to each other is not determined yet, but each ones descendants are. please write jbass@digital.net.
THOMPSON - Searching for the descendants of William Thompson d. 1774 married to Margaret Nesmith Thompson, daughter of John Nesmith who founded Nesmith, SC in 1750. Children were Samuel Thompson, Sarah Thompson White, Margaret Thompson Potts, Mary Thompson Fulton Johnston, Rebecca Thompson Handlen Campbell, Jean Thompson Barton, Martha Thompson, William Thompson b. 1739. Later descendants were Alexander Thompson, Thomas Scott Thompson b. 1786, John David Thompson b. 1832, Drewsilla Thompson b. 1860, William Thompson b.1862, Cornelia Thompson b. 1864, Cataura Thompson b. 1866, Martha Thompson b. 1868, and John Melvin Thompson b. 1872 - d. 1946. Ronnie Thompson.
Catherine Scott m. Alex Thompson.?
From: "MARJORIE MCCANTS" (robertekil@msn.com) Subject: [McCants] McCant's in IL
To: MCCANTS-L@rootsweb.com 6 Apr 2004
McCants families in 1820 Madison County, Illinois Census:
Thompson or Thomas McCants in Goshen
Charles McCants in Goshen
John McCants in Goshen
John McCants in Six Mile
Elias McCants in Greenfield
Elias McCants in Ridge Prairie
They all lived within 25 miles of one another. Some of this area became Greene County, IL. Both John and Elias purchased land in Greene County between 1831 and 1839. Need family names and where they came from. Especially interested in Thompson or Thomas McCants, since know my husbands gggrandfather was John McCants born March, 1825 in Illinois and family history states his father was Thomas William McCants. Thomas in 1820 census, but not 1830. Think several may have been related because John later moved to Bates, MO and there are other McCants there that appear to have migrated from Greene County, IL. An Elias McCants, born in 1796 in South Carolina, I think is in censuses for both Greene County, IL and Bates County, IL. The censuses suggest that the earliest McCants settlers came from either SC, VA, or KY.
In addition to Thomas McCants looking for:
John McCants, born March, 1825 in IL (any male McCants will be considered since John may have been his middle name and what he went by)
William Thomas McCants, born 1853 in IL
Charles C. McCants, born Dec. 21, 1869 in IL
John Silas McCants, born May 28, 1877 in IL
So far have found McCants in Madison, Greene, Macoupin, Hancock, Shelby, Jersey, Sangamon, and McDonough counties in IL in 1800's. Have found a great many bits and pieces of information, but nothing that ties much of it together.
We are still looking for information on McCants families in IL. Especially John McCants born 1825 in IL. Would love any information someone might have on the McCant's found in the 1820 Census of Madison County, IL, especially Thomas. Additional McCants in that census are: Elias, John, John, and a Charles. I have also found the Thomas referred to as Thompson.
From: "Richard Gates" regate@gulfsurf.infi.net
To: THOMPSON-L@rootsweb.com
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 Subject: Thompson,Wilcox Co., Al
It's just came to my attention that Susan Katherine Palmer who married a ? Thompson in Al. (probably Wilcox Co.) is probably my gggrandmother. She is listed on the 1850 census of Wilcox Co., with daughters Catherine, age 14, and my ggrandmother Mary E., age 8. Her husband was probably dead by then. She later married a Williamson from that county, thats the reason she has the name Susan Williamson on the 1900 Escambia County census, listed as a grandmother to my grandmother Susie Gates. If anyone can connect her to any Palmers or Thompsons of Alabama, please email me at: regate@gulfsurf.infi.net. Thanks, Richard Gates
Edmund SINGLETON, Revolutionary War Pensioner, had these children:
Robert (b.c1797); Thomas (c1801); Jincy(c1803); Overstreet (c1805).
The one named Overstreet SINGLETON married (between 1820-1830 SC) to Mary Ann THOMPSON, daughter of Flanders THOMPSON, who also was a Revolutionary War Pensioner. Children of Overstreet and Mary Ann (THOMPSON) SINGLETON :
Francis M. SINGLETON b. c1830 Rabun Co, Georgia
Wiatt G. " c1835 "
Blewford T. " c1837 "
Henry M. " c1840 "
Mary Ann " c1842 "
John R. " c1844 "
George W. " c1846 "
Overstreet SINGLETON was in Pendleton Dist, SC in 1820. In 1840 he and his family were in Lumpkin Co, GA, and in 1850, Forsyth Co, GA. At least part of the THOMPSON family went to those same places. Mary Ann (THOMPSON) SINGLETON's mother was Elizabeth GREEN, who married 11 June 1781 to Flanders THOMPSON, Revolutionary War Veteran. (Pensioner). Flanders and Elizabeth (GREEN) THOMPSON had these children:
Henry THOMPSON b.14 Mar 1782 SC
Leana " "
Joel Green " "
John " "
Flanders " c1800 "
Temperance " c1805 " ("Tempie"?)
Mary Ann " c1814 " m. before 1830 to Overstreet SINGLETON
Elizabeth? "?? c1807 " (I'm not positive about Elizabeth)
Flanders THOMPSON's son, also named Flanders, (born c1800 SC), married Sarah (What was her last name??? Where did they marry? (probably GA). Flanders Jr. and Sarah (__?__) THOMPSON had these children:
Waddy THOMPSON (b.1820-1825)
Thomas " 26 Aug 1829 (Note: Need Proof that Thomas was Flanders'son)
William E. " (1825-1830)
Elizabeth " c1831-1832)
Henry W. " c1834
Mary " c183a7
James " 13 Oct 1835 married Elizabeth ______.
Thomas, above, named a child James Flanders, and one of Thomas' sons named a son Flanders. Also the name Waddy was used for sons in Thomas' descendancy. That is why I believe Thomas was Flander's son, but I need proof. (estate settlement, Family Bible, or other record?)
If you know anything about any of these THOMPSON or SINGLETON families, please email me. I would love to work with you, and exchange records with you.
Hopefully, Jean
From: "George Thompson" georgeft@sprintmail.com To: "Josephine Lindsay Bass" jbass@digital.net, "Paul Woodard" woodardp@swbell.net, "Janice (& Al) Castleman" castle96@flash.net, "Garlon123" Garlon123@aol.com, Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998
Dear Cousins, I saw this on the BIBB CO. ALABAMA GENWEB page. Do any of you think this might be OUR William THOMPSON?
HERRING, PEARSON, PIERSON, PREWITT, PRUITT, THOMPSON, TODD posted by Kent Townsend on Sunday, July 27, 1997 I found the following record in Ed Tuskaloosa Land Office Records & Military Warrants 1821 - 1855 by Marilyn Davis Barfield. Chapter 4 and page 132. Tuscaloosa Land Office Register of Receipts-Ledger 418 Oct. 1836 - Sept. 1859. Date, 9/29/1834. Name of Purchaser: Elijah THOMPSON & Elizabeth PEARSON. Resides in: Fayette Co. Sec.: 27. Tsp.: 24. Rng.: 3W. I believe that Elijah THOMPSON is the son of Elizabeth PEARSON by her first husband, William THOMPSON. Elizabeth PREWITT, the daughter of Dudley PRUITT of Union County, SC, married William THOMPSON. They are suppose to have had twelve children. William was killed around 1817 by a Creek Indian in the Bibb County, AL area. Elizabeth married a second time to John PIERSON. They had at least one child. I believe John PIERSON died sometime before 1830. I believe Elizabeth PIERSON and Elijah THOMPSON were living with Josiah THOMPSON in Pickens County, AL in 1830. I believe this Josiah was also her son. By 1840, Elizabeth PIERSON and Elijah THOMPSON were living in Choctaw County, MS, where Elijah was listed as head of the household. By 1850, Elijah had married and had his own family in Choctaw County, MS. Elizabeth PEARSON lived nearby as head of a household, with an Ann THOMPSON. I assume this was either a daughter or daughter-in-law. Also living in the household were three children with the last name HERRING. I also believe Elizabeth and her first husband William, had sons named William and James. And perhaps a daughter named, Sarah THOMPSON that married Elisha B. TODD. These children were also living in Choctaw County, MS in 1840 and 1850. Also living there was a son by Elizabeth's second husband, named William J. PEARSON. I would like to correspond with anyone having knowledge of these families. Most of the above is speculation, based purely on circumstantial evidence. George Thompson Houston, TX
GeorgeFT@sprintmail.com
Genealogy web page at http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/t/h/o/George-Thompson
Judith Townes WALKER
RESIDENCE: Prince Edward Co. VA
Father: William Townes WALKER
Mother: Mary "Polly" DUPUY
Family 1 : Robert WATKINS
__________________________|
|                          |_________________________
_William Townes WALKER _|
|                        |                           _________________________
|                        |                          |
|                        |__________________________|
|                                                   |
|                                                   |_________________________
|--Judith Townes WALKER
|                                                    _John Bartholomew DUPUY _+
|                                                   | (1722 - 1791) m 1753
|                         _John DUPUY ______________|
|                        | (1756 - 1832)            |
|                        |                          |_Esther GUERRANT ________+
|                        |                            (1735 - 1760) m 1753
|_Mary "Polly" DUPUY ____|
|                           _Joel WATKINS ___________
|                          | (1730 - ....)
|_Mary "Polly" W. WATKINS _|
|_Agnes MORTON ___________+
Lady ADA (Adeline) de WARENNE of Surrey
TITLE: Lady
RESIDENCE: England
BIRTH: ABT 1120, Surrey, England
RESOURCES: See: [S633] [S790] [S1807] [S2142] [S2182] [S2456]
Father: WILLIAM II de WARENNE 2nd Earl of Surrey
Mother: ISABEL Capet de VERMANDOIS of Leicester
Family 1 : HENRY de HUNTINGDON of Scotland
MALCOLM IV de HUNTINGDON of Scotland
+WILLIAM I "The Lion" de HUNTINGDON of Scotland
+MARGARET de Warenne de HUNTINGDON of Hereford
+DAVID "Etherington" de HUNTINGDON Earl of Huntingdon
ADA de HUNTINGDON of Scotland
ISABELLA de HUNTINGDON
+MARJORY de HUNTINGDON of Scotland
Aka: Aelaide de Warren. Lady Adeline,
_RODULF II de WARENNE _____________+
_WILLIAM de WARENNE 1st Earl of Surrey____|
| (1055 - 1088)                            |
|                                          |_EMMA______________________________
|                                            (1030 - ....)
_WILLIAM II de WARENNE 2nd Earl of Surrey_|
| (1081 - 1138) m 1116                     |
|                                          |                                           _GHERBOD___________________________
|                                          |                                          | (1040 - ....)
|                                          |_GUNDRED__________________________________|
|                                            (1063 - 1085)                            |
|                                                                                |___________________________________
|--ADA (Adeline) de WARENNE of Surrey
|                                                                                _HENRI I Capet de FRANCE of France_+
|                                                                                | (1008 - 1060) m 1050
|                                           _HUGH MAGNUS de VERMANDOIS Duke Of France_|
|                                          | (1051 - 1101)                            |
|                                          |                                          |_ANNE Grand Duchess of Kiev________+
|                                          |                                            (1036 - 1076) m 1050
|_ISABEL Capet de VERMANDOIS of Leicester__|
(1081 - 1130) m 1116                     |
|                                           _HERBERT IV de VERMANDOIS _________+
|                                          | (1032 - 1080)
|_ADELAIDE de VERMANDOIS __________________|
(1062 - 1120)                            |
|_ADELA de VALOIS de VEXIN _________+

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


As 2017 ends, all of us at InsidePrivacy are grateful for the attention and engagement of our readers. This has been an excellent year for our blog, and we'd like to share with you some information about InsidePrivacy and its readers.
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Second, we now have a good sense of the issues that interest you. Not surprisingly, our most popular posts in this year leading up to the effective date of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have been our posts on preparation for the GDPR. In particular, our post on the Article 29 Working Party's opinions on the meaning of the GDPR's terms, like this one, have been our most popular, both in direct traffic and search queries. In addition, you are very interested in China — and, in particular, the regulations that are now being crafted under China's new cybersecurity law. Big fines have been interesting to you as well, with our blog on Italy's record fine drawing a large audience. Stateside, new legislative efforts by the states, such as Washington's new biometric identification law, have been particularly popular. Our more analytical articles, such as Lindsey Tonsager's excellent post on whether the FTC should consider IP addresses to constitute "personal information," continue to be popular — Lindsey's post is still one of our most searched blog posts, even more than a year after its publication.
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Haven't listened yet, but wanted to thank you for posting another episode. I've been taking detailed notes on all of them and have learned a huge amount. Also interesting to see some of the concepts from the startup school show up in The Icarus Deception, which is now my favorite book of his.
The Dip is a HIGHLY underrated book. I think about the concepts in that book almost every time I'm about to start a project.
Every time a new episode is added, an entrepreneur gets their wings. Thank you!
These make Monday worth it.
More! I want more! I'll pay for it! Don't let this be the last one.
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We're Really Liking The New Juicy Couture Tracksuit (And The Rest Of The Collection,...
We're Really Liking The New Juicy Couture Tracksuit (And The Rest Of The Collection, Too!)
Connie Wang
The Juicy Couture tracksuit may have fallen into the dark side in the annals of fashion, and you might not think you're ready to experience the new incarnation...but, you're wrong. We just received the fall lookbook from the California-based brand, and, among the solidly stylish collection, we saw the 2013 version of the Juicy tracksuit — and really loved it. This new version features a pant that's got a slightly tapered leg and a gam-lengthening side panel, and we're so thankful the jacket's more of a silk bomber than a hoodie. And — yes — we've learned our lesson; We'll be wearing the top and bottom separately this time (also, never again with bug-eyed sunglasses and Uggs).
As for the rest of the collection, it's sharp, chic, and terry cloth-free collection. Without the superfluous, only-works-in-a-fashion-editorial styling and unwearable shapes, it's 43 looks of outfits, pieces, and ideas that you could actually integrate into your own day-to-day looks. Click through to see all the looks, including heeled saddle shoes, patterned dresses, and some really special handbags with neon piping.
Photo: Courtesy of Juicy Couture
Juicy Couture Tracksuit-Fall 2013 Track Suit Lookbook
written by Connie Wang
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Published: 4:00 PM October 22, 2014 Updated: 1:41 PM October 14, 2020
Holy Trinity and St Silas pupils Xander Russell and Luke Von Herkomer, both eight, with their artwork at the star-studded exhibition. Picture: Polly Hancock - Credit: Archant
Paintings by Camden schoolchildren hung on the walls of an exclusive gallery alongside works by renowned professionals at a star-studded exhibition to fund art courses for disadvantaged pupils.
Children from Holy Trinity and St Silas School, in Hartland Road, Camden Town, attended the private view in Westminster last Thursday, when they mingled with celebrities, including Hampstead Garden Suburb TV presenter Jonathan Ross and pop singer Adam Ant.
The exhibition, entitled A Collaboration of Art and Photography, was the culmination of work the children had produced on 10-week courses run by charity, the Sir Hubert von Herkomer Arts Foundation, which aims to inspire underprivileged children at primary and secondary schools through the arts.
The show raised £10,000 on the night, enough to fund eight more courses in January, including one at Rhyl Primary School in Kentish Town and Regent High School in Somers Town.
Celebrity photographer Debbi Clark, the foundation's CEO, told the Ham&High: "We try to catch their imagination. We want to help children find their way."
Miss Clark, of Bloomsbury, continued: "They really get their teeth into it and are very enthused by the whole project. They feel like it's something they can hold on to.
"The things they don't have, they can express in their art, and that is what it is all about."
Children who took part in the two courses in photography and watercolours, held at Holy Trinity and St Silas in May and June, were encouraged to take inspiration from their surroundings for their artworks.
As the school was undergoing renovations at the time, many pupils came up with drawings of how they would redesign their buildings.
One child imagined a grand bridge linking the classrooms with the playground so pupils could quickly go outside to play.
The pieces shared gallery space with works by acclaimed veteran photographer Terry O'Neill, Vogue snapper Iain McKell, and A-list celebrity photographer Lorenzo Agius at the 67 Pall Mall gallery.
"We wanted to encourage future donations," said Miss Clark, 49. "If you see the works, you understand what we are doing because it's fascinating what the children produce, and what they produce from nothing.
"The paintings we had and the drawings we got from them were absolutely incredible."
n The exhibition runs until Sunday.


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Distribution of Resources in Society Essay
In every society, resources are scarce; there are people who own more than others do. However, a society that is socially just considers the distribution of resources among its members to ensure there are equity, equality, and well distribution of available resources. This paper evaluates the proposition that society has an obligation to redistributes its wealth periodically in order to alleviate the conditions of the poor.Distribution of Resources in Society Essay
Socialists are of the opinion that resources should be used for the common good of the society; they follow norm theory perception, which means conducting distributing resources in a way that the greatest majority would accept, benefit and find normal. They believe that resources are scarce though enough.
Capitalists on the other hand are of the view that markets forces should determine allocation of resources. Societies are the owners of resources, they develop the resources then periodically the government comes up with measures aimed at redistributing such resources to the larger society. Some community-based organisations undertake the role of distributing resources.Distribution of Resources in Society Essay
When considering a re-distribution using a distributive Justice, more so in modern capitalist economy, it can only be done at the expense of one group. The group that suffers is the one that had accumulated resources or the one that handmade better use of the available resources. The beneficiaries of a distributive Justice system are the misfortunate in the society and the needy (Donaldson $ Werhane, 2008).
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The 7 Best Wildlife & Bird Photography Cameras [2021 Reviews]
Capture nature's magic moments, we break down this year's top wildlife cameras
Jakob StraubLast Updated: November 17, 2021
Our Editors independently research, test, and rate what we feel are the best products. We use affiliate links and may receive a small commission on purchases.
Wildlife photography is the preferred outside pursuit for many outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're birdwatching, hunting pictures of big and small game in the wild or documenting plants and insects
Getting up close with nature can be doubly fascinating if you have stunning pictures to share.
To help you choose, we've reviewed the 7 best wildlife photography cameras so you can snap impressive photos in the great outdoors.
In our buyer's guide section, we'll go over the most important features to help you pick a top rated wildlife photography camera that suits your needs and preferences.
Best Cameras For Wildlife & Bird Photography
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Nikon D500 DX-Format Digital SLR
Nikon D5 20.8 MP FX-Format Digital SLR
Canon EOS-1DX Mark II DSLR Camera
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR
Sony a99II 42.4MP Digital SLR Camera
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR
Nikon D7200 DX-format DSLR
Our reviews of the top rated wildlife cameras with our comparison table and buyers guide will help you choose the right camera. We'll also cover our recommended lenses for each camera that are ideal for outdoor photography.
Wildlife Camera Reviews
#1 Nikon D500 DX-Format Digital SLR
Nikon D500 DX-Format DSLR at a Glance:
Sensor: Cropped 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (APS-C), 20.9 MP
Autofocus: 153 AF points
Frame Rate & Burst: 10 fps up to 200 frames, 79 RAW
ISO Range: Native ISO 51200, extend to ISO 1640000
Lens mount: Nikon F mount (AF coupling & contacts)
Lens: 16-80mm ED VR lens
Extras: WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, 4K UHD video recording at 30 fps, time-lapse up to 9999 frames. Includes Li-ion battery, charger, USB & HDMI cable clip, DK-17 eyepiece, USB cable and strap.
Our editor's choice for wildlife photography cameras is the Nikon D500, a DX-format DSLR. This means the camera features a cropped (APS-C) CMOS sensor with 20.9 megapixels, a great balance between high-quality images and the advantages of the smaller and lighter DX lenses in the Nikkor line.
Even with a telephoto lens, you'll stay agile and are able to capture exquisite details, colors and textures.
In low-light conditions, you can still use every bit of light with a native ISO range of 100-51,200. Down to an exposure value of -4, the Nikon D500 can still bring out rich details in shadows.
The camera is up to the task of shooting moving animals thanks to fast technology: the EXPEED 5 processor is paired with a fast Multi-CAM 20k autofocus system featuring 153 AF points.
This effectively gives you a frame rate of 10 fps with an excellent subject acquisition in a wide range of situations.
For fast reading and writing of images, you can use XQD memory card technology, but there is also a second slot for regular SD cards.
The build of the Nikon D500 is durable, rugged and ergonomic, using magnesium alloy and carbon fiber materials. With water-drop and dust resistance, you can go all-in to get that breathtaking shot.
If you can use the eye-level viewfinder at difficult angles, the 3.2" tilting LCD touchscreen is there to help you out.
You can also shoot 4K Ultra HD video at 30 fps, and the camera has a range of connectivity options so you can transfer images via cable, WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC. The Nikon D500 includes everything you need to start shooting including a 16-80mm ED VR lens.
Coming in around $2,097, it's an investment where you receive excellent value for the money.
It's a camera that will not only perform well during all sorts of wildlife photography but might well stay with you a lifetime. This is the overall the best camera for wildlife photography in its price range.
#2 Nikon D5 FX-Format Digital SLR With Accessory Bundle
Nikon D5 20.8 MP FX-Format DSLR With Accessory Bundle at a Glance:
Sensor: Full frame 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor, 20.8 MP
Frame Rate & Burst: 12 fps up to 200 frames, 200 RAW
ISO Range: Native ISO 102400, extend to ISO 3280000
Extras: 4K UHD video recording at 30 fps, time-lapse with auto-ISO. Includes Li-ion battery, charger, USB & HDMI cable clip, DK-17F eyepiece, strap, body cap, accessory shoe & battery chamber cover.
Accessory bundle: 60″ Full-Size Tripod, Photo Camera Sling Backpack, Dust Removal Blower System, Kodak F4600N Flash, Flash Diffuser Soft Cover, EN-EL15 Rechargeable Battery, Tascam DR-10SG Audio Recorder with Shotgun Microphone, 64GB SDXC Memory Card, and a Corel PaintShop Pro X9 Digital Download.
This is a unique opportunity for the keen wildlife photographer to purchase everything needed for the field in one all-inclusive bundle. The bundle includes a Nikon D5 DSLR camera and a selection of useful accessories for capturing images of fast-moving critters in a wide variety of natural conditions.
You'll be ready for any situation with accessories such as a 60″ Full-Size Tripod, Photo Camera Sling Backpack, Dust Removal Blower System, Kodak F4600N Flash, Flash Diffuser Soft Cover, EN-EL15 Rechargeable Battery, Tascam DR-10SG Audio Recorder with Shotgun Microphone, 64GB SDXC Memory Card, and a Corel PaintShop Pro X9 Digital Download.
The Nikon D5 DSLR camera is the larger sibling of our editor's choice and features a full-frame CMOS sensor with 20.8 megapixels, the equivalent of shooting 35mm film.
The sensor acquires image data with a perfect balance of high resolution, rich tonal gradation, and refined signal-to-noise ratio for quality images.
With image stabilization and a new mirror driving mechanism, you can confidently track your subject matter even during high-speed continuous shooting.
The camera uses the same fast and reliable autofocus system as the D500 with 153 AF points, 99 of which are cross-type points.
15 of these can function at apertures down to f/8. With the EXPEED 5 image processing and a dedicated processor, AF features and image processing is fast: full AF is possible at 12 fps, while you get 14 fps with fixed focus.
The buffer handles up to 200 RAW images during a high-speed burst, enough to cover a 100m sprint without letting go of the shutter release button, all with optimal exposure.
The Nikon D5 allows you to capture great detail and textures, rich tones and stunning colors with precision and excellence in low-light conditions. The native ISO range covers 100 to 102,400 and reaches up to 3,280,000 with extension.
Thanks to improved noise reduction and color fidelity, you need not fear night shots as the camera performs in near darkness with an exposure value of -4. Should you need to shoot with flash, the camera supports Advanced Wireless Lighting for expanded flash photography.
This model is also the first Nikon camera with a full-frame sensor that can record 4K Ultra HD video at up to 30 fps and Full HD up to 60 fps for professional videos and stunning time-lapses.
You can rely on a touch-responsive, high-resolution screen and extended battery life with approximately 3,780 shots per charge. You can also select between two XQD or CF memory card slots for expanded storage capabilities.
If you're serious about photography and want the best wildlife photography camera, the higher price tag of the Nikon D5 is worth every cent.
Recommended Lens: Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G
#3 Canon EOS-1DX Mark II DSLR Camera
Canon EOS-1DX Mark II DSLR Camera at a Glance:
Sensor: Full frame 36 x 24 mm CMOS sensor, 20.2 MP
Autofocus: 61 AF points
Frame Rate & Burst: 16 fps, 170 RAW
ISO Range: Native ISO 51200, extend to ISO 409600
Lens mount: Canon EF Mount (excluding EF-S and EF-M lenses)
Extras: Built-in GPS for geotagging, 4K UHD video at 60 fps and Full HD at 120 fps for slow motion. Includes battery pack & charger, wide strap, eyecup, cable protector and interface cable.
The Canon EOS-1DX Mark II is among the fastest DSLR cameras available and therefore an excellent choice as the best camera for bird photography.
The full frame CMOS sensor is equipped for high-speed signal reading and features 20.2 megapixels. Canon achieves outstanding performance with dual image processors.
Paired with precise, reliable and fast autofocus features, the camera allows for up to 16 fps or 14 fps in full resolution with a burst rate of 170 shots.
The autofocus uses a total of 61 AF points, 41 of which are cross-type points for a wide subject-tracking area.
Focus tracking is easy even in challenging situations and low-light conditions down to an exposure value of -3. All AF points are compatible down to f/8, depending on the lens.
The full frame sensor of the EOS-1DX Mark II features gapless micro-lenses for enhanced low-light performance, resulting in less noise in dark areas of the image even at higher ISO speeds.
The standard ISO range is 100 to 51,200 with powerful noise reduction. Expansion is possible down to ISO 50 and up to 409,600. Full auto or manual ISO are possible.
You can also shoot professional videos with this camera: 4K Ultra HD is possible at up to 60 fps, while Full HD delivers 120 fps, giving you slow-motion capabilities.
Geo-tagging your wildlife shots is easy to do thanks to the built-in GPS.
The camera's 3.2" touch panel TFT LCD guides you reliably through all settings. In-camera optical corrections include elimination of lens aberration, distortion and diffraction correction for shooting at a small aperture.
The superb technology of the Canon EOS-1DX Mark II camera is protected by a rigid and strong magnesium alloy for performing under rugged conditions. The grip design facilitates finger placement and reduced hand fatigue.
The shutter uses lightweight carbon fiber blades for uncompromised performance. If you don't mind spending more on a full-frame DSLR for wildlife photography, this camera is the perfect candidate.
Recommended Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L
#4 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame DSLR Camera
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame DSLR at a Glance:
Frame Rate & Burst: 7 fps
ISO Range: Native ISO 100-32000, 50-102400 extended
Extras: 4K UHD video at 30 fps, WiFi, NFC, GPS for geo-tagging. Includes battery pack & charger, wide strap, eyecup, cable protector and interface cable.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a full frame DSLR at almost entry-level price with comparable specs to the previous model.
However, in a nutshell, for the lower price tag you have to make concessions when it comes to speed and light sensitivity: you get only half the frame rate and an ISO range of up to 32000.
Of course, that doesn't mean you can't take amazing pictures with this model: the image sensor is paired with Canon's DIGIC 6+ image processor and features two photo diodes per pixel and stunning total of 30.4 megapixels.
You get a fast and accurate autofocus. Same as on the EOS-1D X Mark II, the camera incorporates 61 AF points, 41 of which are cross-type while all points are compatible down to f/8, even with lens extenders attached.
Capturing moving animals is straightforward with a wide area for subject tracking with consistent focus. Apart from shot-to-shot precision, low-light performance is good with an intensity limit of EV -3.
With a solid ISO range, signal-to-noise ratio is great thanks to a special algorithm for high-level light sensitivity at high resolution, maintaining fast shutter speeds while suppressing blurring from camera shakes.
You can record professional videos in 4K UHD at 30 and 24 fps, whereas Full HD delivers a frame rate of 60 and regular HD even 120 fps. The 3.2" touch-sensitive LCD allows for fast and intuitive operation.
With built-in GPS, you can collect crucial location data along with your wildlife shots. WiFi and NFC allow you easy transfers of your images without a cable connection.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV comes with all the advantages of a full frame camera at a very attractive price for such advanced technology making one of the best cameras for nature photography.
Also available as a kit with a EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
#5 Sony a99 II Digital SLR Camera
Sony a99II 42.4MP DSLR at a Glance:
Sensor: Full frame 35.9 x 24 mm Exmor CMOS sensor, 42.4 MP
Frame Rate & Burst: 12 fps, 54 RAW
Lens mount: Sony A-mount (operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmed)
Extras: 4K UHD video at 30 fps, WiFi, NFC, image stabilization. Includes battery pack & charger, shoulder strap, eyepiece & body cap, accessory shoe cap, USB cable.
The Sony a99 II DSLR camera breaks up the dominance of Nikon and Canon on our list, and rightfully so. This camera is smaller and more compact than the previous version, the Sony a99.
The more manageable dimensions, refined grip and improved hold are all contained in a strong, rigid magnesium alloy body for reliable shooting and steady handling in the field.
The full frame sensor boast an incredible 42.4 megapixel resolution and features a back-illuminated structure with a wide sensitivity range and extra-low noise performance and uncompromised sharpness.
You get edge-to-edge clarity and detail in every frame. The sensor is paired with BIONz X image processing to capture realistic shots with no diffraction or noise, finely tuned for true depiction.
With a native ISO range of 100 to 25,600 and 50 to 102,400 with expansion, the low-light precision of the Sony a99 II is satisfactory. Even at high ISO in low light, the autofocus works reliably down to an exposure value of -4.
You can capture even quick imminent animal moves thanks to a dense AF point coverage. The camera uses 79 AF points, including 15 cross-points, for responsive and stable AF features. The camera thus delivers a framerate of 12 with steadfast tracking.
With numerous video workflow features, professional video recording at 4K UHD is possible at 30 fps, while slow motion videos are possible thanks to 60 fps in Full HD or 120 fps in regular HD.
Geotagging is possible if you pair the camera with an Android or iOS device and a companion app via Bluetooth. Built-in WiFi and NFC enable further connectivity.
Sony delivers an incredible compact full frame camera with the a99 II that may be the best camera for nature and wildlife photography that is well worth the money.
The Sony a77 II is a comparable model with similar AF performance and a cropped APS-C sensor and roughly one third the price.
Recommended Lens: Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar
#6 Canon EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR
Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR at a Glance:
Sensor: Cropped 22.4 x 15 mm CMOS sensor (APS-C), 20.2 MP
Lens mount: Canon EF mount, incl. EF-S lenses (35mm equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length due to cropped sensor)
Extras: Full HD video at 60 fps, dual memory card slot, built-in GPS. Includes battery pack & charger, wide strap, cable protector and interface cable.
The Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR combines a 20.2 MP cropped APS-C sensor with dual DIGIC 6 image processor and Canon's fast AF system. The high-resolution images are full of detail and clarity.
With a total of 65 AF points and dual pixel CMOS sensor, the camera delivers a frame rate of 10 fps. The burst rate sustains 1090 JPEGs or 31 RAW images in a single burst.
The cameras processors handle lens aberration, variances in peripheral illumination and image distortion in real time for accurate correction.
With a native ISO range of 100 to 16,000 and 50 to 102,400 expanded, low-lighting situations pose no challenge, especially because the camera compensates for light flickers to minimize disparities in color and exposure.
Full HD video recording is possible at frame rates up to 60 fps, and the camera supports both SD and CF memory cards. With the built-in GPS, you can add longitude, latitude and altitude data to your pictures.
Built of lightweight and rigid magnesium with seals to resist water and dust, the Canon EOS 7D Mark II is an excellent choice as the best camera for birding and ready for your wildlife photography adventures.
For a slightly cheaper price, you can get the comparable Canon EOS 80D, featuring a 24.2 MP APS-C sensor, 45 AF points and a frame rate of 7 fps.
Also available as a kit with the EF-S 18-135mm IS USM Lens
#7 Nikon D7200 DX-format DSLR
Nikon D7200 DX-format DSLR Body at a Glance:
Frame Rate & Burst: 6 fps, 18 RAW
ISO Range: Native ISO 100-25600, 102,400 expanded (BW only)
Extras: Full HD video recording at 60 fps, WiFi, NFC. Includes battery pack & charger, neck strap, USB cable, body cap, eyecup, eyepiece cap.
The Nikon D7200 is a very affordable DSLR ready for wildlife photography. The cropped APS-C sensor is paired with an EXPEED 4 image processor for finessed shots with less noise even in low-light conditions.
The images are remarkably sharp and pure thanks to the 24.2 MP hardware. The camera can maintain 6 frames per second for a single burst of 100 JPEGs or 18 RAW images.
The 1.3x crop mode will even deliver 7 fps. 51 AF points provide sufficiently satisfactory tracking and focusing of your subject matter.
Even down to an exposure value of -3. 15 cross-type sensors in the center provide good detection strength, while the AF points cover nearly most of the frame in 1.3x crop mode.
The center focus point works all the way down to f/8 for great focus performance even when using a teleconverter.
The Nikon D7200's ISO range is from 100 to 25,600 native, expandable up to 102,400, but only in black-and-white. You can shoot Full HD videos at up to 60 fps. Built-in WiFi and NFC make image transfers a cable-less breeze.
The dual SD card slot allows for sufficient storage or backup options.
With an entry-level price, the Nikon D7200 is the best affordable camera for wildlife photography and ready for challenging photography in difficult light situations.
A comparable alternative is the Pentax K-3II Pentax Digital SLR Camera, coming in under $1000 it may be the best camera for wildlife photography beginners. The pricier full-frame option, the Pentax K-1 Full Frame Digital SLR Camera is definitely worth considering.
Also available as kit with a carry bag and a 18-55mm & 70-300mm lens
Wildlife Camera Comparison Table
Mega Pixels
Nikon D500 DX-Format Digital SLR With Lens Cropped 20.9 10 fps 153 AF points [email protected] fps 4.8 / 5.0
Nikon D5 FX-Format Digital SLR With Accessory Bundle Full frame 20.8 12 fps 153 AF points [email protected] fps 4.8 / 5.0
Canon EOS-1DX Mark II DSLR Full frame 20.2 16 fps 61 AF points [email protected] fps 4.6 / 5.0
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame DSLR Full frame 30.4 7 fps 61 AF points [email protected] fps 4.5 / 5.0
Sony a99 II DSLR Full frame 42.4 12 fps 79 AF points [email protected] fps 4.5 / 5.0
Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Cropped 42.4 12 fps 79 AF points [email protected] fps 4.5 / 5.0
Nikon D7200 DX-format DSLR Cropped 20.2 10 fps 65 AF points [email protected] fps 4.7 / 5.0
How to Choose the Best Wildlife Photography Camera
Full frame vs. APS-C: FX or DX
Frames Per Second & Burst Rate
ISO Equivalence
Wildlife Photography Cameras For Birdwatching
FAQ About Wildlife Photography Cameras
Top Camera Brands
For wildlife photography, you'll be looking for a rugged camera that is fast enough to capture animals on the move. You'll want a fast autofocus system and a high frame rate to get that perfect shot.
The camera should also perform well in low-light conditions so you can take pictures at the beginning or end of the day when animals are active. For this, a wide ISO range and a good sensor are important.
We'll go into more details regarding full-frame and cropped sensors as well as camera lenses after our top selection.
With a wide array of available lenses, great autofocus performance, fast continuous shooting and high ISO capabilities, digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras have all the necessary features for successful wildlife photography.
In the following, we'll explain the individual camera characteristics in detail so you'll know what you'll need.
Regarding the sensor of a digital camera, size and the number of megapixels are important for wildlife photography. You'll find that manufacturers proudly announce a model's megapixels – but what is their value?
In a nutshell, one million pixels (think: image dots) constitute a megapixel. More of them means you'll shoot images of a higher resolution. With more image information, printing and enlarging pictures will yield better results.
However, megapixels are an issue of quantity. Quality on the other hand depends on many other factors: optics, software, and sensor design as well as size.
A large image sensor can have larger individual pixels, which can then capture light with less image noise, resulting in photos with less graininess, more differentiation and more defined highlights and shadows.
The cameras we have reviewed feature either a full frame sensor or a cropped one, called APS-C (Advanced Photo System, where the C stands for cropped).
DSLR cameras with a full frame sensor essentially replicate a 35mm film negative, whereas an APS-C (a cropped) sensor is roughly 2/3 in size.
In wildlife photography, it doesn't necessarily mean that the smaller sensor is inferior or less suited for shooting animals.
Not only are the cropped sensors cheaper to manufacture, their ratio results in a field of view multiplied by a factor of 1.5 or 1.6 when compared to a full frame camera.
You can therefore get a similar angle with a smaller (possibly cheaper) lens.
Note that camera manufacturers designate sensor size differently. Nikon uses FX for the full frame models and DX for cropped sensors.
Canon calls their cropped sensors EF-S.
For the models in our top selection, we've specified the sensor sizes as either full frame or cropped.
In the end, deciding on a sensor size comes down to what you prefer, what you can afford, as well as how and with what lenses you plan on shooting.
Cropped vs Full Frame
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Comparison of Full Frame vs Cropped Sensors
PRO Larger sensor pixels mean better low-light performance and higher image quality Lower price for camera and lenses
Improved depth of field Size & weight (typically smaller & lighter)
No "zoom effect" "Zoom effect"
Higher dynamic range Less vignettes and sharper edges
CON Higher price for camera and lenses Inferior low-light performance (more noise)
Size & weight (typically larger & heavier) Smaller viewfinder image
Using a lens designed for a smaller sensor results in cropped image Less super-wide lenses available
Vignettes & edge softness when using large lens image circle Smaller dynamic range
Speed is an issue when shooting animals. The autofocus feature can help you obtain sharp and focused wildlife images. The speed and accuracy of a camera's autofocus are important, as is the number of AF points – yet no absolute rating exists.
More autofocus points do not automatically mean a better or faster system. As a rule of thumb, higher-end cameras will outperform cheaper models.
In a DSLR camera, the autofocus feature uses focus points to accurately track the subject and keep it in focus with phase detection, processing power, algorithms and fast motors. A slow feature will result in blurry shots and frustration if what you're trying to record moves out of focus too quickly.
The focus points relay information to the AF processor, but with advanced software and high-performance processing, fewer points are needed. Focus points work best over a quiet, uncluttered background.
Autofocus might not always be the best way forward; you can also use the center focus, lock and then compose your image by moving the frame afterwards.
Shooting animals in close-up might require different technique and you might want to bring out the subject's personality by focusing on the eyes or expression. When shooting insects, plants and macro photography, you're more likely to use a manual focus.
Depending on the lens you use, not all autofocus points might be available. The focus speed also depends on the lens motor.
Again, higher-grade models typically perform better and wildlife photographers rely on professional super-telephoto lenses to shoot moving animals at a distance.
How Autofocus Works
The purple circle represents the object to be focused on, the red and green lines represent light rays passing through apertures at the opposite sides of the lens, the yellow rectangle represents sensor arrays (one for each aperture), and the graph represents the intensity profile as seen by each sensor array. Figures 1 to 4 represent conditions where the lens is focused (1) too near, (2) correctly, (3) too far and (4) much too far. The phase difference between the two profiles can be used to determine in which direction and how much to move the lens to achieve optimal focus.
Speed again comes into play when looking at the capture rate of a camera, expressed in frames per second. Of course, this is most beneficial when shooting moving creatures.
The perfect shot is ever elusive, and very often you only have one chance of snapping it, within a window of a few seconds. That is why in wildlife photography, you take a rapid succession of many pictures.
Yet imagine you review them later only to find the perfect moment, an expressive pose or dramatic resolution of a chase, happened exactly between two frames.
The less delay there is between two frames (in other words, the more frames your camera shoots per second), the more likely you are to capture the right impression.
In addition, the burst rate specifies how many images are taken in each burst. Cameras use a buffer for burst mode, and the larger your individual photos are, the faster it will fill up. Burst rate is often referenced for shooting in RAW (uncompressed) mode.
Keep in mind you can increase the rate by compromising image quality for speed and selecting to take JPEG pictures instead. In any case, you should pair your camera with the fastest-rated memory card supported by the specific model to avoid speed issues when storing and handling images.
Film speed is expressed in an ISO standard for the film's sensitivity to light, commonly referred to as just ISO or ISO setting. Digital cameras use an exposure index or ISO equivalence as specified by the manufacturer.
In short, different ISO settings are realized by varying the sensor data prior or after digital processing as well as through interpretation. Digital cameras have left conventional film behind in terms of light sensitivity, which is part of why DSLR cameras are the best choice for wildlife photography.
Animal photography has the great advantage that for the most part, you'll be shooting outside where you can rely on natural light. On the other hand, many interesting things in nature happen during the twilight hours around dusk or dawn, which introduces the challenge of low-light conditions.
Lower ISO settings yield images of better quality, yet often conditions call for a higher setting. You'll therefore find it to your advantage to have a wide ISO range for wildlife photography.
As a photographer, you have some flexibility and can play with autofocus settings or manual focus as well as aperture for your depth of field. A basic rule is that higher ISO values introduce more noise, yet most photographers accept that over a blurry or missed shot.
More light results in noise reduction, so a large sensor that collects more light will benefit you. As you can see from the advantages and disadvantages of full frame versus cropped sensors above, a full frame sensor camera might be your choice if you'll me working mostly in low-light conditions.
Extended or expanded ISO is a value beyond the physical sensitivity of the camera's sensor and actually means brightening the image using software, comparable to adding exposure in post processing.
You should give lenses sufficient consideration when selecting a camera for your wildlife photography. If you already own a lens you plan on using, make sure it is compatible with the model you're interested in and fits the mount and the sensor.
Camera lenses are not interchangeable between all models and makes, and while your model will take lenses from other manufacturers that fit the mount, choosing a certain brand effectively means you're locked into that manufacturer's ecosystem of available equipment.
Look at the lenses from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax or Sigma and make sure you agree with the options available to the camera brand you are interested in.
A telephoto zoom lens is the first choice for most wildlife photography as there is a limit to how close exactly you can get to most wild animals. Taking shots from a distance ensures your safety and undisturbed animal behavior while you zoom in with a telephoto lense.
The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports is a strong super-telephoto zoom lense.
Available for Canon and Nikon, it comes with optical stabilization, internal focusing and a Hyper Sonic Motor for fast and quiet autofocus.
For more range at a higher price, consider the Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens for Canon or Nikon.
For cropped sensor cameras, consider the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens, an affordable all-in-one extreme zoom with optical stabilization.
It is available for Canon, Nikon, Sony or Pentax cameras.
Nikon full frame camera owners should consider the AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VRa.
Thanks to its maximum aperture, it reaches 30% farther than regular 80-300mm zoom lenses, a significant advantage for wildlife photography. For an even greater range, consider the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR.
Cropped sensor owners (the Nikon DX models) can choose between the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens or the slightly pricier NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6.
Canon photographers find a fairly light and compact telephoto lens in the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM model.
For a significantly greater cost, you can get one of the longest and fastest lenses with a reach of over a hundred yards: the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lenses are for shooting big game at a distance and for safaris with limited access to nature.
For the Sony camera in our selection, the SAL-70400G2 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Super telephoto zoom lens features a fast autofocus performance.
A wide angle lens can also be appropriate for wildlife photography, for example for panning-style shots when you're taking a picture of horses or deer in a field, flocks of birds on a lake or nesting, and similar scenarios.
For the subject matter of plants and insects, your best choice will be a good macro or close-up lens
DSLR Camera Lens
Birds make up a special category in wildlife photography, for the simple yet challenging reason that they can fly. They're more difficult to capture yet can give you absolutely stunning shots, especially when you're lucky enough to shoot a predator catching its prey.
More than 50 million Americans are birders, and birdwatching ranks among the 15 most popular US recreational outdoor activities. If your a beginning birder, see our How to Start Bird Watching Guide.
Single lens reflex cameras and their digital counterparts are great for birdwatching because while spotting, you can use the lens of the camera like you would use binoculars or a spotting-scope.
Instead of having to switch between spotting optics and camera, your perfect shot is only a button-click away. However, the numbers of camera lenses and objectives are different from binoculars, where you might find the combination of 8×40.
This means a magnification of 8 times with a 40mm objective. A spotting scope might have an 80mm objective and a zoom eyepiece to give you a magnification between 20x and 60x, for example.
For a camera lens, the focal length is important, which expresses the distance between lens and image plane inside the camera (the sensor, in digital cameras).
A greater focal length equals greater magnification.
For example, in a 300mm telephoto lens, the 300mm refers to the focal length, not the diameter of the objective.
As a birdwatcher, you might be after a specific species and have already selected your scope or binoculars. There is a simple formula to determine what focal length corresponds to the magnification factor of your optics.
A full-frame camera uses a 50mm lens for 1x magnification. Therefore a 300mm lens provides you with a magnification of 6x – simply divide the focal length by 50.
For a camera lens, the maximum aperture is also important, measured as an f-stop: the ratio of the maximum opening to the light entrance of the lens.
A smaller number means more light, which in turn relates to a faster possible shutter speed.
However, larger aperture lenses are heavier and more difficult to wield, especially without a tripod or monopod.
When shooting birds, consider a smaller aperture: instead of an f/2.8 telephoto lense, try a f/4 or f/5.6 one. This will work particularly well in ideal light conditions, i.e. during the day.
Shooting birds in low-light, consider a full-frame camera with an f/2.8 lens and possibly a monopod.
A teleconverter is an optical device to enhance the reach of a camera lens by introducing a factor of magnification, most commonly 1.4x or 2x. However, a teleconverter reduces the maximum aperture of the lens, meaning less light reaches the sensor.
Additional drawbacks are that the light has to pass more glass, resulting in a possible image degradation. Your autofocus might also be impaired, which is why same manufacturers include a teleconverter already in a telephoto lens in order to be able to keep autofocus performance.
These shouldn't be primary factors to influence your decision, but are nonetheless noteworthy. Apart from taking photos, you can also use your DSLR to record video.
Since you might be paying quite a bit for your wildlife photography camera, most of these can at least record 4K Ultra HD video at 30 fps. Some models go even beyond that and are capable of recording at high frame rates for slow-motion video.
You might also look at connectivity options, i.e. plugs for USB and HDMI as well as how many memory card slots a camera has. Some models even come with built-in GPS to automatically geotag your images.
Q: What lens is included with each model?
A: The cameras as we have reviewed feature just the body and come without a lens. Depending on the model, a selection of lenses is available at an additional cost. We've presented a selection of telephoto lenses above compatible with the reviewed cameras and suitable for wildlife photography.
Q: Can I use any lens with my camera?
A: A lens for your camera has to fit the mount on the model, and the features of the lens need to be compatible with the camera's electronics, so you can make use of the autofocus, for example.
It's not always necessary to pair the manufacturer of lens and camera, but whatever lens you get, make sure it will work with your particular model.
Q: What is a telephoto lens?
A: For a full-frame camera, a lens with a focal length of 50mm is typically referred to as "normal." A telephoto lens is an objective with a focal length longer than its physical length, generally 85mm and more.
The field of view for a telephoto lens is commonly described in reference to a full-frame (or 35 mm) camera, so keep in mind that with a cropped sensor, you'll get a greater focal length with an otherwise identical lens.
Telephoto lenses are used to "zoom in" and bring objects in the distance into focus.
Q: Are cropped sensors for beginners and full frame models for professionals?
A: Full frame cameras and equipment tend to be more expensive, often leading to the assumption that they're more professional. But cropped sensor models are not only for beginners.
Keep in mind that you're a professional if you know how to skillfully handle a camera (of any type), not if you use an expensive one. You can achieve stunning wildlife shots with a cropped sensor camera if you know how to use it and adapt to conditions.
Q: Which camera is best for shooting in low-light conditions?
A: Less light means more noise, so shooting in low-light conditions might result in grainy pictures, less defined shots or blurry photographs because the subject moved during a slow shutter speed take.
For shooting at dawn and dusk and less than ideal light, select a camera with a wide ISO range and possible a full-frame sensor which can let in more light, then pair it with a lens that features a large maximum aperture to let in as much light as possible.
You'll probably need some sort of support, such as a tripod or monopod.
Q: Which model should I choose for birdwatching photos?
A: Technically, all the cameras we reviewed are apt for shooting birds in the wild. The ideal model depends on which species you're after and how close you can get.
If you're shooting with just your hands and no support, consider a lighter model, which will typically be a cropped sensor camera with a lighter telephoto lens. With a wide angle lens, you can capture an entire field or flock of birds.
If you need to cover great distances, a full frame camera with a extreme telephoto zoom might be best.
Q: Why can't I use a "mirrorless" camera for wildlife photography?
A: You can, of course, but so-called mirrorless cameras have some disadvantages. A mirrorless camera doesn't allow for a view directly through the mounted lens and will display a preview of the shot on a digital display.
You have less feel for how the final image will look, and the display might not perform well in outside light, introduce a delay or might give you away to wildlife at low light. It could also be that less lens options are available.
While you take great wildlife shots with these cameras, you're commonly more likely to miss the perfect picture due to their performance.
Q: What other equipment do I need?
A: Apart from a camera and lens, you might consider a teleconverter to increase the focal length. For steady shots, a tripod, monopod or beanbag is your best friend, and you'll greatly appreciate a camera backpack to lug your gear around.
For reliable storage, get a high-class fast memory card with the maximum capacity compatible with your camera. You might also benefit from an extra battery or charger to not run out of power on your picture hunts.
A rain or water cover protects your equipment in adverse weather, while a field or down jacket or even a heated jacket keeps you warm.
While there many brands of DSLR cameras made for wildlife photography, we are going to narrow it down to our top 3 brands. You will do well considering any camera made by them:
Nikon: I think the undisputed king of professional DSLR cameras! They are based in Japan and have been making photography equipment for over 100 years.
Cannon: The EOS line of cameras by Cannon is without a doubt some of the best cameras available. They span in price range from several hundred dollars to several thousand.
Sony: Certainly not as well known for cameras as Nikon and Cannon they however apply their technology to making some excellent cameras that are worth considering.
Outside Pursuits Overview
We hope that the wildlife photography cameras we've reviewed feature at least one model for every budget. All of them are able to perform well in outdoor conditions and are able to deliver impressive shots of various species of animals.
Keep in mind that you'll be using a high-quality for a long time and all of these models will give you better results than a typical point-and-shoot camera.
Your next steps might be to get a book on wildlife photography technique or look for some inspiration by viewing National Geographic's gallery of the Nature Photographer of the Year.
How We Researched
To come up with the top wildlife photography camera we researched a variety of sources for reviews such as REI, Dicks Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops along with our own personal experience.
We also consulted online magazines for product research and reviews to get as much unbiased information as we could. To help weed out fake reviews we used Fakespot.com to make sure we only looked at genuine reviews.
With so much quality gear available, we had to narrow it down based on what we felt were the best options for the price. The staff authors are avid photographers and birders.
To help narrow down the selection our authors used their personal experience along with recommendations from fellow hikers, photographers and birders.
After extensive research, we came up with our list to help you choose the right one for you.
Photography Life
I hope this guide was helpful for finding the best camera for nature and wildlife photography to fit your needs. If you want to comment or recommend a DSLR camera I didn't include, please use my contact form to get in touch.
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Jakob is a freelance writer and author based in Barcelona, Spain. His broad experience ranges from travel and the outdoors to software and technology. He is the author of Booktrip Travel Guide Barcelona, an insider's guide to Catalonia's capital city, and the children's book Where the Butterflies Go, introducing the beauty of nature to a younger generation. Jakob's true passion is rock climbing. When he is not clinging to Catalonia's cliffs, you will find him bouldering at the gym. He also enjoys invigorating mountain hikes and surfing on the Mediterranean shoreline.
Dan Cobb says:
At the end of your comments about the Nikon D7200 you said "The full-frame version of this camera is the Nikon D7500 DX-format DSLR." That is not correct. The D7500 DX is a crop sensor camera like the D7200. The DX in the model number indicates the sensor size format. FX is for full sensor cameras.
Rich Remick says:
You are correct, sorry for the mistake.
What is the beet wildlife camera for less than $1000. What lens would you suggest. Thanks. Paul
I like the Nikon D7200 DX for just under a grand, as far as the lens, the Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 is a good choice at less than $400
Hey Paul,
as Rich pointed out, the Nikon D7200 DX (without a lens) can be had for under $1,000. If you follow the link above, you'll also see that you can get it as a kit with two lenses, one of them being the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens. This is a basic telephoto lens suitable for wildlife photography, and for a total of $1,200, you get the camera with two lenses.
Please note that the question of the lens is also a question of what wildlife you want to photograph. Telephoto lenses are for bringing you closer to distant, elusive animals. If you intend to shoot close-ups of insects, flowers etc., you need a macro lens.
Hope this help!
Mike Kamermans says:
If these are for birding, where is the focus speed information? A camera with vastly superior optics is still 100% useless if it can't focus fast enough to capture a nervous ruby-crested kinglet that only sits still for half a second before jumping to the next brach.
The focus speed depends on the person using it. It will be different for everyone!
Dariusz Bukowski says:
Hi, thank you for the article, it's very helpful! I think I noticed one mistake – under Nikon D7200 it says "The full-frame version of this camera is the Nikon D7500 DX-format DSLR.", but that one is cropped frame too.
Hi Dariusz,
Thanks for pointing that out. I will get it corrected!
Yevgen Chikhray says:
Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR is not a full-frame. Correct your table.
Richard Remick says:
You are correct, table fixed
Landis Atkinson says:
A heavier dslr allows for better balance on a tripod gimbal or monopod ball head. For birding I love my Nikon D810 with a modified 1.6x Nikkor tc-16a autofocusing teleconverter and sharp manual focus Nikkor 500mm f4 P on a sturdy monopod with ball head. However, I have not been fully satisfied with either the lighter Nikon D610 and Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 or the Sony a6300 with the Sony 55-210mm kit lens and am looking to get a d500 to use on nature walks with the excellent DX lenses from my old D7000.
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Choosing a good bus scheme is vital for operational reliability, safety and redundancy of power supply system.
Your fellow electrical engineer K. tries to discuss busbar layout and busbar schemes as per the design of a typical substation.
Busbar(s) consist of incoming and outgoing circuits with a common point. Every circuit connected to a busbar scheme has its separate incomer, circuit breaker, isolator, potential transformer, current ratio transformer and associated switchgear. These components are arranged in a special sequence so as to trip a specific circuit in case of an abnormality.
This is simple busbar configuration and one busbar acts as a common point for all circuits. One circuit breaker controls the operation and isolator acts as the only isolating device. Single bus scheme is sectionalized to keep the faults and abnormalities localized.
Single busbar scheme makes live line maintenance very difficult and time consuming. Circuits need to be de energized before periodic maintenance. Addition or dismantling of any circuit on the single busbar requires the substation to be put off.
Two busbars are provided with their respective isolators in the double bus scheme. Each circuit can be connected to any busbar isolator and load can be transferred from one busbar to the other when keeping the bar alive. Double busbar scheme is essential where a lot of circuits need to be merged and a highly variable load demands versatile load flow.
Double busbar scheme is suitable for large substations fed by large power stations. Usually one bar is declared reserve and operations are focused on the other busbar. Double isolators become necessary for fault maintenance and breaker handling.
This scheme is suitable for heavy load substations and interconnecting substations for transmission lines.
Double busbar scheme is highly reliable, redundant, flexible and high rated scheme. Maintenance and commissioning cost becomes a little high in case of double busbar scheme.
Problems associated with single and double busbar schemes can be overcome by introducing another busbar known as transfer bus. In case of breaker maintenance, respective feeder(s) is transferred to the transfer bus before commencing the maintenance.
This scheme is suitable for high redundancy applications and is widely used in high priority substations. Strategic feeders are mostly managed by three bus scheme of associated busbars.
Three bus bar scheme offers better load management and control of protection system. Maintenance and commissioning cost is high due to an additional busbar.
Ring busbar scheme is most widely used busbar scheme in modern substations. Ring or mesh busbar scheme has two circuit breakers for every circuit and maintenance of any circuit breaker can be performed without compromising the supply of the associated feeder(s).
Any fault on the ring is sectionalized by the circuit breakers and ring becomes incomplete till the fault clearance.
Similarly the feeder faults are also bypassed and ring is completed till the feeder fault is cleared and is energized. High redundancy and backup availability makes the ring busbar scheme a perfect choice for power plants and step down substations. Ring system is widely used in USA and United Kingdom along with other major countries.
There is a potential disadvantage of ring busbar scheme i.e. complex relaying and breaker trip mechanisms.
Busbar configuration should be kept as simple as possible. Complex schemes give rise to confusions which may, in turn, cause accidents and performance lapses.
Routine maintenance should be possible without affecting the power feed. Redundancy for routine maintenance is a must have for every power substations.
Busbar configuration should pose minimum risk to the maintenance teams.
Busbar scheme should be economical and expandable.
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