I love to photograph, visit new places close to home and take trips to other countries. Whatever the occasion, I run through a mental list of how to determine what images packaging equipment. Once I committed to digital photography in 2003, I eliminated film canisters, and so a bulge in his luggage. I transitioned into the digital age with a Nikon Coolpix 4500, which is quite compact and versatile. A few years later I bought a Nikon D50 (DSLR). This new equipment has meant that I had a lot more decisions to make before leaving home.
Basics
Essential basis for any cameras have extra batteries, charging devices and several memory cards. Thereafter, a multiple choice very quickly. When I was using the Coolpix am interested in a wide-angle exposures, so I invested in this lens. In preparation for the trip to the Norwegian Arctic in 2004, I was worried about getting better color saturation and remove reflections, so I bought a polarizing filter. It's not a big item, but something else put in my bag. I always consider the best equipment to preserve your photos while traveling. How do I view, edit, manage and show them during your trip? My solution has always been to take my laptop with the AC power cord. camera itself is still pretty compact, but the support elements really add up.
Image Storage
There is another choice to manage my pictures when I travel. This applies to hardware, in general terms, as a portable digital storage device. Besides computers, this is a safe and highly effective way to download, view, sort, and back up your photos on the road. These devices include products such as Smart Disk Trax (80GB), Sandisk Sansa Pocket Media Player, two models from Epson (P3000 and P5000) and the Canon M80, and the list goes on. Prices range between $ 500-600 for those with larger storage capacity and more functions. While price is important, such equipment does not provide a compact and efficient way to store photos while traveling. Unless you use your laptop for other functions such as e-mail, you may want to consider leaving him at home.
my backpack
As I became more committed to the world of digital photography and reclaimed my love for taking photographs from the bygone days of my Minolta 201, I bought a photo backpack (Tamrac Adventure 9) and concentrate on the basics first. If there is any room left after the camera gear I was squeezed into the iPod and headphones, a flashlight and perhaps my medical supplies. I'm always surprised at how heavy the package may be in a very short time. I recently bought a Tamrac Velocity 9x, which goes beyond just one shoulder, and I can handle almost all the equipment from the backpack with the exception of my laptop. What I like about this one is that since it was only on one side I can swing around in front of me and everything is immediately available.
As mentioned earlier, I now use a DSLR, which means they have at least two lenses to consider taking it, my most common choice is Nikon (18-135mm and 70-300mm VR). I love these two especially since they both take 67mm filters. This means that only one polarizing filter and a neutral density filter adapter for both. During a trip to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands in 2007, I added the Arctic Butterfly dust cleaning tool to get my package with a lighted magnifying glass. I had a prior bad experience with dust on my sensor and I do not want to be confronted with an emergency like that at thethe end of of the world . Another must in my bag is a great hand blower. To reduce the space required for it, I happen bulb and tie with a Velcro strap.
speed of light and a tripod
To fill the light and highlight the brilliant colors of King Penguins of South Georgia I used my Nikon SB600. It is small and light enough to be comfortable in a belt pouch which is ready and easily accessible. In this cold climate batteries stayed warm under my park. I've always believed that keeping them warm prolongs your life. I use rechargeable NiMH batteries in the 2600-2900m range, which gives me enough to service the costs.
for night shots or long exposures, I carry my small electronic shutter, which fits nicely into the case, and hanging out with the camera strap. Oh yes, and how I long exposure at night, you ask? I forgot to mention, I also carry a tripod. My favorites are heavy-duty Bogen Manfrotto or a lighter version. When I pressed to capture images of animals in motion, like a bird in flight, my tripod serves me well. One must understand the advantage or disadvantage of any kind. Better tripods give you the extra option adjustable swivel head, which can easily add two more pounds.
As far as flying birds in Antarctica, I discovered that my monopod is actually a better tool to stabilize my 300mm lens, because it allowed me to adapt quickly and to follow the target. Youthful steadiest hands will find that even the 'stabilized' lens can improve the physical support to ensure the sharpest image. Stabilized lenses are wonderful advances in technology, but have a physical support to ensure the best picture is still a time proven method. Mounting my camera on a tripod and forces me to spend more time thinking about all the elements of my presentation.
Finally, all these and more features are part of the fun of photography. It's still up to you, based on your level of interest, finance, and motivation that you hang 12x super zoom point and shoot around the neck or pack all their toys, such as survival weekend in the mountains.
the choice is yours
With more than one bag to choose from, I have expanded my options on what is expected based on ambient light conditions, time and subject. In preparation for my adventure in the Baltic 2008 from St. Petersburg to Copenhagen, I seriously thought about leaving my house for a long lens would be in cities, where people and architecture were the themes. In the last minute I caved and took a great too. I used it twice. Is this necessary? Probably not, but I have some shots I would not have gotten without him. I guess that is why for some, the latest big zoom, which can range from 18-300mm are certainly a possibility.
My conclusion is to have fun and experiment. As a famous cowboy used to say, "Happy Trails", and I hope to see you out there.
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