{"id":26215,"date":"2016-10-20T07:00:10","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T11:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=26215"},"modified":"2016-10-14T10:57:26","modified_gmt":"2016-10-14T14:57:26","slug":"long-term-travel-photography-tips-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/long-term-travel-photography-tips-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Long-Term Travel Photography Tips and Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve saved up and booked a vacation that is way longer than any you have ever taken.\u00a0 You are stoked.\u00a0 You can\u2019t wait to go and you know you are going to take a ton of photos and definitely some videos.\u00a0 You are here because you have some questions about the preparation and logistics of how to best travel while being a photographer.\u00a0 This is not the article for professional travel photographers or those who aspire to be.\u00a0 This is advice from a photographer who has traveled quite a bit to a photographer or hobbyist who is setting out on a new and exciting adventure.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ll start by sharing a little bit about how I like to travel and what I hope to get out of my photography while I\u2019m traveling. Like many people, I travel with my significant other.\u00a0 In order to keep the peace and not have her strangle me by my camera strap, we have found a balance whereby I have agreed to make sure not to; a) stop every 10 feet and take pictures, b) take 1,000 pictures of the same object, c) stay in a location waiting for the light while we are together.\u00a0 For her part she has agreed to not kill me when I push the boundaries on each of the above.\u00a0 We also try to be somewhere picturesque around sunset when possible. While I love photographing all the interesting and unique things I see on vacation, I do make sure to keep a healthy balance between experiencing the new and exciting with the capturing of it.\u00a0 I am a sucker for landscapes, street photography and time-lapses.<\/p>\n

For the last two months, I have traveled around Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia and I took 2,856 pictures and just shy of 10 hours of video.\u00a0 To some, that may sound like a ton, but that breaks down to less than 50 pictures and 10 minutes of video per day.\u00a0 I made a concerted effort to only take shots of subjects that I felt absolutely deserved it.\u00a0 I also made sure not to take 100 minutely different shots of the same subject.\u00a0 I worked as thought I was using film and every shot mattered.\u00a0 Besides making sure my girlfriend\u2019s rage meter never got into the red it also focused me more and made for a much more pleasant photo editing experience afterwards.<\/p>\n

Gear<\/strong><\/p>\n

When traveling, I suggest to take the minimal gear you think is necessary with the exception of batteries and memory cards.\u00a0 You never want to run out of memory or have a camera that you can\u2019t use because its batteries are dead.\u00a0 I will stress, as I always do, that gear alone does not make for better pictures.\u00a0 Improvements in all aspects of camera technology mean that even smartphones have excellent cameras.\u00a0 More important than the gear is the eye behind the camera and the knowledge of how to effectively use it.\u00a0 With that said, when travelling there are certain pieces of gear that make life simpler and some equipment that allows you to take pictures that you couldn\u2019t take without them, such as tripods to take shots with long shutter speeds.<\/p>\n

Below is the gear I currently take on extended trips.\u00a0 The accessories for me are the standouts.\u00a0 I absolutely love the combination of my MindShift Horizon Backpack<\/a> and my Peak Design Camera Clip<\/a>. They allow me to get the shot more quickly, without stopping to get my camera out or put it away.\u00a0 They have saved me loads of time from my previous standard photo backpack setup.\u00a0 Another standout accessory is the RAVPower FileHub Plus<\/a>, which allowed me to offload my pictures from my SD cards to my hard drive and USB sticks as well as serving as a portable battery pack and a Wi-Fi bridge.<\/p>\n

Camera and Lenses<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sony a7RII<\/a><\/p>\n

I recently purchased the Sony a7rII and am thrilled with the camera.\u00a0 It is perfect for what I need even though the menu structure could use a reworking.<\/p>\n

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GoPro Hero 3<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had this bad boy for years and it is perfect for the situations where I wouldn\u2019t want to put my main camera in harm\u2019s way as well as for all my water sports such as surfing and diving.\u00a0 Pictured below is the GoPro HERO5<\/a> which I am excited to see in action.<\/p>\n

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iPhone 5 \u2013 Every generation of iPhone has a better camera, but the iPhone 5 still takes great shots and I mainly use this when taking my main camera would be too cumbersome or intrusive, such as in bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n

Canon EF 24-70mm f\/2.8L II<\/a><\/p>\n

A phenomenal lens that I have adapted to my Sony camera using the Fotodiox adapter.\u00a0 The combination worked well 90% of the time, but I will be looking for a replacement adapter as the light leaks proved to be difficult to work around in certain circumstances.<\/p>\n

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Sony FE 55mm F\/1.8<\/a><\/p>\n

An amazing small lens that is tack sharp.\u00a0 This was perfect to take out when I didn\u2019t want to lug around my Canon 24-70mm zoom.<\/p>\n

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Camera Accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber 3 Sections Tripod with Horizontal Column<\/a> \u2013 This is the newer version of the tripod I have been using for the last 8 or so years.\u00a0 It is a workhorse and I love it, but when you have to lug this around everywhere \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 on your back, including an incredibly difficult hike up Mt Rinjani, you will wish you had a lighter travel tripod.\u00a0 I will definitely be looking into the MeFOTO RoadTrip Aluminum Travel Tripod with Ball Head<\/a> for my next trip.\u00a0 The MeFOTO is affordable and is a solid travel tripod.<\/p>\n

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Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head<\/a><\/p>\n

I also have the predecessor to this head, and it is a great tripod ball head, but I will likely be looking for a combination photo-video head that will allow me more flexibility when travelling.\u00a0 I have a dedicated video head, but it is way too heavy for extended travelling.<\/p>\n

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MindShift rotation180deg. Horizon 34L Backpack with Beltpack for DSLR Camera, Lenses, Flashes, 13″ Laptop and 10″ Tablet, Tahoe Blue<\/a><\/p>\n

This bag was phenomenal.\u00a0 It allowed me to keep moving while pulling my camera out, changing lenses, and putting my camera away.\u00a0 Before I would have to stop, put my camera bag down, unzip the camera compartment, get my camera out and then take a shot.\u00a0 Then to put it away I would have to do the reverse.\u00a0 The magnetic attachment and rotating belt loop meant I could access my gear while on the move.\u00a0 This bag is an absolute dream and a superb time saver.<\/p>\n

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Peak Design CapturePRO Camera Clip with PROplate<\/a><\/p>\n

When I was in an area that I knew I would be taking a lot of pictures over an extended period of time the Camera Clip allowed for even faster access.\u00a0 It is also was much more secure than a strap for hiking, allowing me to keep my hands free and not have to worry about my camera swinging around on a camera strap.\u00a0 A great accessory that I recommend to everyone.<\/p>\n

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Peak Design Shell Form-Fitting Rain and Dust Cover<\/a><\/p>\n

While I only used it a few times, this is another great accessory to have on hand.\u00a0 I was in the Singapore botanical gardens when it started to rain fairly heavily and the Shell kept my camera accessible and dry.\u00a0 It also compresses down to a small size when you don\u2019t need it so it is easy to leave in your backpack and forget about until you need it.<\/p>\n

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Tiffen Belt Style Filter Pouch, Large, 4 Filter Capacity, Fits 62mm to 82mm<\/a><\/p>\n

While everyone agrees wearing a filter belt pouch on a vacation is supe sexy, my girlfriend didn\u2019t think so.\u00a0 In any case, this came in handy when I knew I would be switching from darker environments to full sunlight such as on a hike through a forest.\u00a0 In my pouch are a Tiffen Graduated ND filter, a Tiffen Polarizing filter, and Step up rings to allow me to use the larger, 82mm threaded filters on my smaller 52mm threaded Sony lens.<\/p>\n

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Giottos Optical Cleaning Bundle with Rocket Air Blaster, Brush & Liquid<\/a><\/p>\n

A must have in every camera bag is a cleaning kit.<\/p>\n

Non-Camera Accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n

RAVPower FileHub Plus<\/a><\/p>\n

This device is awesome and allowed me to not have to take my laptop for the trip.\u00a0 Using my phone I was able to transfer all my images from my SD cards to my external hard drive as well as my USB thumb drives for a secondary backup.\u00a0 It also serves as a portable charger and a Wi-Fi bridge, though I didn\u2019t use that function.\u00a0 Highly recommended.<\/p>\n

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Advice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travelling awakens the soul, broadens the mind and makes one more accepting.\u00a0 I believe that everyone should travel.\u00a0 Some people harbor the misconception that you need to have tons of money saved before you can travel for an extended period of time.\u00a0 However, if you are able to keep to a tight budget and keep an eye out for ways to keep daily expenses down, you can definitely manage to keep the amount you spend reasonable.\u00a0 Picking destinations where your currency goes further is a great starting point.<\/p>\n

Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

The benefit of researching your destination both before you arrive and while you are there cannot be overestimated.\u00a0 I use a combination of Lonely Planet guides, general internet research, and Yelp and Tripadvisor depending on which has more reviews for the area I am in.\u00a0\u00a0 This does not mean that every aspect of your trip needs to be planned, but the more information you have the better you will be able to tailor your trip to your specific desires.\u00a0 In regards to photography and finding great locations for photos, you can use Instagram to look for people posting in the areas you will be visiting and see what strikes your eye.\u00a0 You can contact the person to ask where they took their photo if the information is not available.<\/p>\n

Also make sure to read local papers if you can read the language and ask locals for advice, but more on that further down.\u00a0 As an example, I would have never known there was a pancake challenge in Waikiki if I hadn\u2019t picked up a local tourist magazine.\u00a0 It was amazing for the first 30 minutes, then I immediately regretted my decision.\u00a0 But looking back, it was a great experience and that is what travelling is about.<\/p>\n

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Get to know your environment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many people just follow the itinerary that is laid out before them, be it from a guidebook, a friend or \u2018Eat, Pray, Love\u2019.\u00a0 When you do that you miss out on the rich experiences you can have when connecting with the local people and learning about your destination from the people who live there.\u00a0 Using local guides is a great way to get to places that many tourists may never see as well as to see things that other tourists may miss.\u00a0 In the picture below, we went on a nature walk with Razelan Bin Mat Shah.\u00a0 While the walk we went on was in the Lonely Planet guides for the location, the people who walked it without our guide almost certainly missed out on all the amazing chameleons we got to see.\u00a0 Lan was able to see and point out over a dozen chameleons that we would have had no chance of seeing without his trained eye.\u00a0 He was also super friendly and we chatted about all sorts of different topics.\u00a0 It was definitely an amazing day.<\/p>\n

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Razelan, an amazing guide in Tioman..<\/p>\n

In regards to photography and the local environment, I try to be very respectful and at the very least ask permission from the people I photograph whenever possible.\u00a0 When possible though I try to learn a little bit about whatever struck my eye that said this would make for a great photo.\u00a0 The gentleman below spoke no English so I pointed to my camera and smiled and he obliged with a picture.\u00a0 People the world over are almost always friendly and willing to connect, you just have to be brave enough and friendly enough yourself to ask.<\/p>\n

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Have fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure to put your camera down every so often.\u00a0 Enjoy the moment.\u00a0 If you are with someone on your travels, make sure to balance the time you spend photographing with the time you spend with them experiencing the trip.\u00a0 As Ferris Buller said, \u201cLife moves pretty fast.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t stop and look around once in a while, you might miss it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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