Should you buy a Teleconverter?

Buying a teleconverter (either 1.4x, 2x, or both) is a quick and more affordable way to increase your focal length and reach, but at what cost? In this video, Charl will explain his impressions of both extenders on his mirrorless gear and how they compare to his older DSLR gear. He will also end with three top tips to increase your capture rate using a teleconverter. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:26 What is a teleconverter? 01:54 Types of teleconverters 02:31 Pros of using a teleconverter 04:47 Examples with images 05:18 Cons of using a teleconverter 09:16 Tips for using a teleconverter We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa..and beyond sometimes too! If you are interested in joining us on safari then please have a look at our photo safari packages: https://www.pangolinphoto.com/photo-s... If you would like to be kept informed of our new video releases as well as online tutorials, gear reviews and special offers on safaris then please join our community by clicking here: https://www.pangolinphoto.com/community #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #canon

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