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Are you hunting for the best cameras for wildlife? The natural world is one of the most popular subjects for photography, but it\u2019s also very demanding. You want the camera to capture lots of detail so you can see every aspect of an animal\u2019s fur or feathers<\/strong>. A high continuous shooting rate can also be very useful, because it helps you to capture split-second moments such as when a bird takes flight or dives below the water.<\/p>\n

Likewise, the camera needs to have an autofocus system that\u2019s capable of getting subjects sharp and sticking with them as they move. In this respect, the latest high-end mirrorless models shine, as they have subject-detection modes that are capable of recognising animals or birds and can even focus specifically on their eyes. These cameras also increasingly use stacked CMOS sensors, which allow high-speed shooting using a silent electronic shutter with minimal risk of subject distortion.<\/p>\n

A long telephoto lens is normally crucial to wildlife photography<\/strong>, unless you\u2019re dealing with unusually tame subjects. This means you\u2019ll need either a bridge camera with a long lens, or a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a suitable lens.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re shooting birds, leaping fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, or wild animals, we\u2019ve got a camera that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our choice of the best cameras for wildlife photography<\/h3>\n
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Best cameras for wildlife photography – Panasonic<\/h2>\n

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price | \u00a3769 \/ $997<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ2000 compact \/ bridge camera. Photo credit: Andy Westlake<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

At a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Compact \/ bridge<\/li>\n
  • 20.1 MP 1.0-type CMOS sensor<\/li>\n
  • 24-480mm equiv. f\/2.8-4.5 lens<\/li>\n
  • 49-point autofocus<\/li>\n
  • 12fps continuous shooting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The main draw for the FZ2000 is its built-in 20x zoom lens, which is equivalent to a 24-480mm lens on full-frame. That\u2019s long enough for all but the most timid of subjects. Yet the same lens can also zoom out far enough to show large animals in their habitat. It\u2019s paired with a 1-in type sensor that\u2019s larger, and therefore gives better image quality, than those in cheaper bridge cameras.<\/p>\n

    This impressive zoom range is paired with the ability to shoot at up to 12 frames per second for just over 30 raw files or 100 JPEGs, which means you can catch split-second moments. For unpredictable action, Panasonic\u2019s unique 4K Photo Mode enables up to 60 frames to be shot at 30fps in 4K resolution, or approximately 8MP. You also get an OLED viewfinder with 2.36m dots and a good-sized 0.74x magnification, along with a 3-in 1.04m-dot vari-angle screen that\u2019s useful for shooting from high or low angles. This camera is a great choice for those on a budget<\/strong>, as a telephoto zoom lens can easily cost as much.<\/p>\n

    Read our first-look, hands on review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000<\/a><\/p>\n