Wait listed

Wait listed
From NZD $150.00
  • Duration: 15 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Waitomo, King Country
  • Product code: SB3

We provide

Photography in both caves, transport to the caves from  our office at 334 Boddies Road, Your guide will be able to recommend the best places to setup, and assist if necessary. 

Please bring

You must have a tripod and a camera, with equipment suitable to use in low light.

(We have  a  tripod head in the cave, with a 37.5 X  60mm Swiss  mounting plate which can be borrowed from us). 

You also need to be familiar with the functions of your particular camera to achieve this -  A typical Glowworm shot would be 30 seconds f4, Iso 6400, depending how much extra reflections you like in your picture. 

A wide angle, say 35 mm is best, a telephoto will give options of a close up shot on a sloping ceiling.

Better quality sensors and lenses will give better results

You must bring spare batteries and memory cards as there is nothing available at the site.
You also must feel confident manual focusing your camera in very low light conditions.  Some cameras with digital display can prove difficult.

Using the live view X5  setting  and a flashlight with a spot beam on the cave wall  is a good focus method.

Newer live view screens are alot better than old ones

The  stabilizer should be off, and the self timer on to avoid bumping the  camera when the shutter is pushed.  

A warm top, comfortable walking shoes a drink bottle and a snack if you would like one.