Learn the basics of photography on a photo safari at Kronberg's Opel-Zoo, and gain a deeper understanding. Master the operation of your camera and utilize optimal manual settings.
Understand and Apply Correctly
Many practical examples and topics for other types of photography (not just wildlife photography)
Individually tailored to the participant. Learning content based on the participant's needs.
The most important information and key data about the photography course at Opel-Zoo near Königstein.
In the individual workshop, we adapt to your needs and find a suitable date and we are also flexible in terms of the time of day and course content. If you want to focus on a specific subject at Opel-Zoo or if you are a late sleeper and prefer to start later, it's not a problem.
In a group photography course, there is less flexibility, but you can choose from a selection of dates. Even in a group, we cater to your individual needs.
Every photography course is individual. We adapt to your needs in terms of content, but also meeting point. Detailed information and differences between the courses can be found in the respective course offers.
For the photography course at Opelzoo in Kronberg, there are no minimum requirements regarding camera equipment or knowledge level. Beginners, as well as advanced photographers, are welcome in our course. If you don't have your own camera, there is the possibility to use the camera(s) provided by the instructor. Otherwise, feel free to use whatever you have. The following can be prepared for the course:
In individual lessons, you decide which topics and issues you want to discuss during the photography course, and you can shape the subjects and progression of the course. The fundamentals can be effectively conveyed to achieve a good learning outcome.
The individual course covers all normal individual needs for learning topics as well as issues in the course and is sufficiently timed to cover all relevant areas and subjects.
The intensive individual course offers the same flexibility as the individual course, but the course duration is longer within the opening hours -- topics can be treated even more intensively and in more detail. With more time, it is also possible to watch and evaluate the recordings already at the zoo.
This course is particularly suitable for beginners or individuals who want to take more time for learning or simply want to get the most out of a course.
The DUO photography course aims to conduct the course with 2 participants who plan the course together. Examples:
The course is conducted together, and each participant can contribute and address their own topics and issues.
In the group photography course, we will find a date that suits all participants. The course allows a maximum of 3 participants. The next subject will be determined together. Each participant has the opportunity to address their individual issues as well as engage in group discussions.
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The course Photography Workshop at Kronberg Opel-Zoo covers various topics and practical applications that can be applied not only during wildlife photography. Get to know and understand the basic settings of your camera in order to create the best shots in any situation. During our workshop, all settings will be discussed and tried out systematically, so that the specialized knowledge can be understood and applied independently at a later time.
Discover the world of photography with a touch of a photo safari at Opel-Zoo near Kronberg and benefit from a photography course tailored to your needs. The course covers a wide range of topics, from basics to advanced concepts, allowing you to learn and understand through practical application. Take advantage of our experience:
In our photography courses at Opel-Zoo, the strengths and weaknesses of each participant are individually analyzed and built upon existing knowledge in order to achieve the best learning outcome. If you are already familiar with a topic and want to delve deeper into other subjects, we will tailor the course based on your foundations and seamlessly continue from there.
With many hours of experience in the zoo, we bring the necessary patience to wait for the special moment. With the perfect camera settings, we achieve a low-noise and successful image. Learn the process of choosing the right and, above all, optimal settings of ISO, aperture, and exposure time in our photography course. Discover some impressions from our zoo photography course and zoo shots.
With the Kronberg Opel-Zoo within walking distance, Carsten is a frequent guest and almost a neighbor of the Opel-Zoo. With nearly 10 years of experience as a professional photographer, he masters every situation and is happy to share his tips. With great attention and calmness, he conveys individual topics and immediately recognizes operator errors and problems.
Often we are asked by participants whether the camera is to blame or if purchasing a new one would result in better shots. We believe that most users do not fully exploit the potential of their cameras and we frequently see course participants with several years of experience making basic mistakes or not even knowing the basics and operation.
As an illustration, discover a before and after example of a course participant who used a simple point-and-shoot (Canon SX 270 - Compact Camera) at Opel-Zoo. With the acquired fundamentals, even with just a compact camera, much better shots were possible.
Um einen Einblick zu erhalten, ob Sie von der Brennweite ein geeignetes Objektiv für den Workshop mitbringen, können Sie anhand der Objektivliste und mit dem Vergleichen der Bezeichnung auf Ihrem Objektiv feststellen. Dabei sind die Brennweiten auf Vollformat oder 35mm Film angegeben. Je nach Kamera wird zusätzlich die Vergrößerung mit 1,5x oder 1,6x Faktor zum Vorteil. Bei Unklarheiten Sie können Sie uns bezüglich Ihrer Ausrüstung kontaktieren. Die Objektiv-Auflistung stellt keine Mindestaufforderung dar. Auch ein Objektiv, was sich für die Motive nicht geeignet ist, ist eine hilfreiche Lektion im Kurs.
Objektiv Klasse
Brennweite (Symbolische Beispiele)
Eignung / Hinweise
Standart-Zoom, Standart-Festbrennweiten
24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 18-55mm, 24-70mm
Ungeeignet / Für viele Tiere im Zoo Workshop ist eine Brennweite ab 85mm erforderlich.
Super-Zoom
18-105mm, 18-135 mm
Geringfügig / Zum Teil zu großer Abstand zum Motiv
Festbrennweiten
85mm, 105mm
Geringfügig / In einigen Gehegen ergänzend geeignet
Tele-Festbrennweiten
150mm, 200mm
Mittelmäsig / Gute Ergänzung zum Zoom
Tele-Zoom
70-200 mm, 70-300 mm
Gut / Für diverse Gehege im Zoo geeignet
Super-Telezoom
150-500mm, 150-600mm, 80-400mm
Sehr gut / Die meisten Gehege können fotografiert werden
Telekonverter
1,4x & 2,0x in Verbindung mit geeigneten Objektiven
Sehr gut / Hilfreich als Ergänzung
Die Spezifikationen des Objektives kann seitlich abgelesen. In der Regel wird die Brennweite und die Blendenöffnung im Format wie z.B. 150 - 500 mm F/5 - 6,3 angegeben. Für den Foto-Workshop im Opel-Zoo ist die Brennweite also (Von-Bis)mm entscheidend. Geringere F-Nummern sind vom Vorteil aber Nebensache.