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Yes - the jungles did not permit much sun, and flash was not allowed.  For the most part I tried to remain within ISO 400, but sometimes it was not a viable option.

Cheetah after dinner.Lions relaxing after mating.Giraffes looking around.   The Great Migration. All of these are from the Serengeti.  I was very happy with the camera.  I did make several newbie...

I got lucky with the leopard.  Didn't even see one until the last day.  He hid almost immediately.  Later in the day, when a second group found him he went straight at the Land Rover.

Chimpanzee in Kibale National Park, Uganda  L  Leopard in the Serengeti Gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Thanks, all.

Can anyone help?

What are the practical differences between AF Tracking and Auto Focus Flexible?  Is there one I should prefer when shooting moving animals on a safari?

I've been lurking since I bought the camera in October.  I've also been studying the manual and practicing. Back in the 90's I had an entry-level SLR, but this is my first serious digital camera. ...

Hans - you have definitely inspired me.

I'm actually spending two nights at the the lake. I'll let you know if it is worth that much time. As for the crater, I'm told the animals have gotten quite used to humans. Fine with me. We are a...

It does help a lot.  I didn't want to take any chances on a once in a lifetime trip, so i have gorilla passes for two days.  Hopefully, at least one will be with pleasant, cooperative folks.Also, I...

Heading to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.

Exactly.  I am going on a safari in February.  I expect I will take several thousand pictures and keep a few hundred.  The law of averages suggests a handful of them will be "artistic," but they...

I'm looking forward to my safari in February.  Like you, I purchased an FZ 200, and I hope I do as well.  I'm especially interested in any challenges you had with the gorillas.  I will be visiting...

Thank you for this.  I bought an FZ 200 in anticipation of a safari in February (Uganda and Tanzania) and have been lurking here for a month or so.  I really appreciate not only this thread, but...