Camera & Gear for Travel Photography
With hundreds of lenses to choose from, getting it right needs some consideration. Lenses are expensive, if want to purchase a new lens it really is important to think carefully about what will suite your needs.
There are a number of factors you will need to consider,
-The nature of your trip
-The length of your trip
-Your style of photography
-Your favourite lens
The quality of your lens is so important. I think much more important than the quality of camera body. I recommend that you buy the best lens you can afford. An upgrade in lens will greatly improve your photographs much more than an upgrade in camera body.
When buying a lens the main features that you will need to consider for travel photography will be; Read more
What is a lens hood?
Also known as a lens shade, a lens hood is a rounded piece of plastic that fixes onto the end of a lens. The lens hood is designed to stop direct light from the sun hitting the lens, and stoping unwanted glare and lens flare.
Lens hoods come in a variety of shape, size and style, depending on the lens. Lens hoods vary from a simple cylinder shape to a more complex petal shaped cut and even square shaped.
Many popular travel photography destinations have harsh sunlight. It really is must to get your lens tooled up with a lens hood.
Here are 5 reasons you should use a lens hood; Read more
If your traveling for longer than a two week holiday, using a camera with a sensor 10MP or higher to shoot your photographs and are planning to shoot lots of photographs, then carrying enough memory cards for your trip my not be practical, cost affective or secure. In many countries internet cafes are plentiful and you will be able to burn your photos onto CDs, however a great way to manage your photos while you travel is to have a laptop or notebook. Carrying a portable computer, (laptop or Notebook), gives you optimum flexibility over managing your photographs when your on the road.
When selecting and buying a computer for Travel photography you need to consider the following factors;
Memory
‘A camera is a piece of equipment that allows a photographer to record moving or still images.’
There is a huge range of different types of digital camera, in a wide variety of design and level of sophistication.
On of the most important features of the camera is how it controls the amount of light getting to the digital sensor or film, this is called the exposure. You can learn more about the elements of exposure here. Read more
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Being a travel photographer can pose some dangers but as I'm sure your aware the rewards far out weigh most dangers.
