No matter you are travelling for shooting, or shooting for travelling, travel has become one of the most important materials of photos. There are many tools that we can take photos now, point-and-shoot, smart phone, portable mirrorless camera, or even the smart watch. However, to get the best image that meet your expectation, digital SLR is necessary. But it also brings some inconvenient and needs a special camera bag.
For different destinations, the objects may from portrait, landscape, big event, to flowers. You need different kinds of camera or lens at this time. Or you may carry a universal photography kit for your trip.
It is not hard to choose your camera, the hard part mostly happen to lens. In fact, I can provide a nearly universal list for you: wide angle (for recording big event), standard prime lens (50mm), telephoto lens (50-120, or 50-200), macro (for insects, flowers). The specific ones depend on your destination and purpose. For example, the macro one shouldn't on your list if you are travelling to big cities like London. Second, if you are camping for night sky shooting, a normal telephoto lens may be not enough for you. In summary, be sure what your purpose is, and then choose the right one lens.
It is not convenient to backup your photos on your laptop even you have a laptop camera bag [http://www.koolerbuy.com/koolertron-rush-r6715-brown-canvas-backpack-camera-bag-video-portable-carry-case-for-15-pc-p-4382.html], so several SD cards will save your time. Or you can take along with a digital partner. But to myself, a laptop camera bag and several SD cards is a better choice. For the similar reasons, batteries are also necessary. It won't be happy trip if you missing the great moments while camera out of power at hand.
Outdoor activities are the main part for travelling, there always some occasional accidents that make your camera dirty. At this time, cleaning tool will help you a lot.
Before starting your vocation, you need to carefully check your camera and bag. Can you find anything worse that you don't take any lens, battery, or SD card? If condition permits, you can also take along your lens hood, flashes, CPL, certificates, etc. Check camera setting is not necessary but may be helpful at some times. For example, you may put your camera into the bag after a dawn or night shooting, and then you may have a wrong ISO setting next time.
The last advice is always taking along with your camera on your trip. Great moments won't wait for your actions.
For different destinations, the objects may from portrait, landscape, big event, to flowers. You need different kinds of camera or lens at this time. Or you may carry a universal photography kit for your trip.
It is not hard to choose your camera, the hard part mostly happen to lens. In fact, I can provide a nearly universal list for you: wide angle (for recording big event), standard prime lens (50mm), telephoto lens (50-120, or 50-200), macro (for insects, flowers). The specific ones depend on your destination and purpose. For example, the macro one shouldn't on your list if you are travelling to big cities like London. Second, if you are camping for night sky shooting, a normal telephoto lens may be not enough for you. In summary, be sure what your purpose is, and then choose the right one lens.
It is not convenient to backup your photos on your laptop even you have a laptop camera bag [http://www.koolerbuy.com/koolertron-rush-r6715-brown-canvas-backpack-camera-bag-video-portable-carry-case-for-15-pc-p-4382.html], so several SD cards will save your time. Or you can take along with a digital partner. But to myself, a laptop camera bag and several SD cards is a better choice. For the similar reasons, batteries are also necessary. It won't be happy trip if you missing the great moments while camera out of power at hand.
Outdoor activities are the main part for travelling, there always some occasional accidents that make your camera dirty. At this time, cleaning tool will help you a lot.
Before starting your vocation, you need to carefully check your camera and bag. Can you find anything worse that you don't take any lens, battery, or SD card? If condition permits, you can also take along your lens hood, flashes, CPL, certificates, etc. Check camera setting is not necessary but may be helpful at some times. For example, you may put your camera into the bag after a dawn or night shooting, and then you may have a wrong ISO setting next time.
The last advice is always taking along with your camera on your trip. Great moments won't wait for your actions.
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