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November 21, 2009 |
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Created and Maintained by: The Photoimaging Information Council |
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 Whether going out for a one day excursion around town, or traveling overseas for an extended photo expedition, the key is making sure you have the right gear so you can capture those great images. Let's start with the photo equipment itself. This pertains to 35mm gear. Lens choices in larger formats would be different. Camera Camera manual Wide angle zoom lens (minimum 24-70, possibly 14-35 as well) Telephoto lens 70-200mm Lens extender 1.4X Polarizing filter Graduated neutral density filter Filter holder Lens cleaning solutions (bulb brush, lens cleaning tissue or microfiber cloth, and fluid) Tripod and cable release (optional) Portable flash (some cameras have these built in) SPECIFIC TO DIGITAL CAMERAS Charger and an extra battery Memory cards Card reader Laptop with DVD burner, back up hard drive or photo storage solution SPECIFIC TO FILM CAMERAS Film of various ISO ratings Color compensation filters and filter holder Extra batteries GRIP EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS Gaffers tape Rain protection Chamois or soft cloth to dry off camera gear GPS for noting locations (some cameras are coming with this built in) Notepad or voice recorder to help with cataloging images later (some cameras have microphones built in) Guidebooks, maps or other research material for the location Food and water Good shoes that can support the extra weight, and keep you comfortable For more tips on how to improve your photography, visit Allen's photoblog at A Better Photograph.com. Posted: 8/25/2008 6:49 AM
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