| Camera types, controls & modes |
DSLR vs mirrorless decoded honestly, plus every shooting mode explained through real wildlife scenarios, not toy examples. |
| The exposure triangle & advanced metering |
Aperture, shutter, and ISO combined with spot metering, bracketing, and the histogram reads that save a shot in bad light. |
| Focus, lenses & composition |
Autofocus tracking settings most guides skip entirely, back-button focus, lens choices for reach, and framing that tells a story. |
| Light, white balance & editing |
Reading golden hour versus harsh midday light, then a clean RAW-to-export workflow that doesn't over-complicate post. |
| Fieldcraft: reading the wild (new chapter) |
The half no settings dial can teach: reading pre-behavior signals in big cats, birds, and prey species, and positioning yourself before the moment happens, not after. |
| Field Gear Checklist, Settings Cheat Sheet & Glossary (bonus) |
Three appendices built for the vehicle, not the desk: a packing checklist, a starting-settings table by scenario, and every term defined plainly. |
