Advice for journeys, including what equipment to use and how to take photographs of landmarks and other vistas.
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Best camera backpack with these criteria? [closed]
I've recently bought a $300+ messenger bag for my gear from onabags.com and although I absolutely love the bag, it basically destroyed my shoulder. I don't think it's the bag's fault. It's just I ...
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How does a tripod attach to the (front of the) Lowepro Pro Roller x200?
I just bought a Lowepro Pro Roller x200. (Love it so far!) This one: Lowepro Pro Roller x200
It has a strap that attaches to the top left side, and a little holster like thingy that attaches to ...
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Do super-super-lightweight tripods exist?
Are there are any "ultra-portable" tripods out there? I'd like to find one for backpacking that weighs 500 grams or less, but none seem to exist... there are tabletop tripods that weigh considerably ...
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What “all rounder” travel lenses can help me decide between Sony, Nikon, or Panasonic Micro Four Thirds?
I want to upgrade from compact (Sony 24x superzoom) to more enthusiast-style camera.
After extensive search and comparison (dpreview.com and elsewhere) I have selected Sony SLT A55, Lumix GH2 and ...
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2answers
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How do I plan a successful set of travel photographs?
I am interested in making a journey as a very deliberate way of getting some sets of photos. I would like to visit a city, and capture various categories of photos. I would like to shoot intentionally ...
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What lens should I bring for photographing the Himalayas?
I'm heading off to walk from Lukla to Base Camp in the Himalayas, and looking forward to doing some great photogrpahy along the way. Gear and weight is restricted. I have a Canon EOS 60D. If I ...
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How can I backup my RAW photos while travelling without Internet access?
This question seems similar to this one, but my needs are different :
I shoot in RAW exclusively
I'm looking for a 100% offline solution: while traveling, Internet won't be accessible
the "laptop" ...
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Camera and lens to take travelling by bicycle that will produce pro-quality images?
I am going travelling by bicycle, and I want to take a camera that allows me to take photos that are very high quality- e.g. raw format and with a good lense, and yet is not heavy, and is quite ...
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What lenses would best comprise a travel photography kit?
On a crop sensor camera, eg Canon 7D, what would be the best kit to travel with around Europe for a few weeks? My shooting style will focus on landscape, architecture, and general purpose travel ...
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Is f/4 sufficient for a telephoto lens for outdoor daytime travel photography?
I am new to photography, and currently own a Nikon D3100 with the kit 18-55mm lens. I also own a Nikon 35mm f/1,8G AF-S DX, that I generally use for portraits and in low light conditions.
Right now, ...
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Will the 18-55 and 55-250mm kit zoom lenses cover my requirements in Europe?
I have just received for Xmas a Canon 650d kit with an 18 - 55 mm IS II and a 55-250 mm IS II lens. Always had an interest so I feel very blessed and luckily my fiance also included a one day DSLR ...
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What kind of camera bag should I pick for traveling around the Alps?
I will be traveling around Austria (and Alps) next spring and will be carrying my photography gear with me. I have a Canon Rebel T2i, a prime and a telephoto lens, an external speedlite, CPL filters, ...
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Precautions and Preparation for the Salar De Uyuni during Rainy Season
For those who don't know, the Salar De Uyuni is the world's biggest salt desert and covers 10,000 square-kilometers. During the rainy season it reflects the sky like a huge mirror, giving some pretty ...
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Where are good photography spots in Malaysia?
I am from Sweden and I've been in Kuala Lumpur for some time now and I wonder where I can find some good spots for shooting pictures. I've already been to Zoo Negara, but are there any other kind of ...
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Help me choose: Olympus OM-D EM-5, Fujy X-Pro1, Sony Nex 7, or?
I'm a owner of a Sony A700 with some good lenses and a Sony NEX5 with the kit lens but I'm not happy.
The A700 is too big and heavy, and the lenses too, and I can't stand the lack of an OVF/EVF on ...
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16answers
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How can I backup my photos while travelling?
I'm going travelling around the world for a year in September and am already panicking about how best to send my photos home while in various countries.
Requirements:
I only need to backup JPEG ...
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7answers
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Trip to India - choosing which lens to carry
I will be traveling to Jaipur India, and wanted to know which lens to take along with my Nikon d5100. I currently have a 35mm f1.8, 55-200mm, 70-300mm and a 18-70mm.
I want to take pictures of the ...
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Feature differences of Photobackup devices [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I backup my RAW photos while travelling without Internet access?
Disclaimer: long question.
While this covers the grounds of this question I would like updated ...
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5answers
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What are the logistical pros and cons of traveling with a full size tripod?
When I say "full size" I mean what I think most people consider a standard tripod: not something like a gorillapod or super-specialized for portability.
I want to purchase a serious tripod and I'm ...
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2answers
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Suitable lenses - Canon 5D Mark II
I have recently purchased a Canon 5D Mark II, which is quite a step up from my previous 450D. I am hoping to purchase some lenses that would be most versatile primarily for travelling photography ...
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How to carry film through airports?
I had a business trip with some free time in the evening, so I took my photo gear with me, but on the last moment, decided to leave my film camera at home because I did not want to ruin the film with ...
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What are alternatives to a tripod when I can't take one along?
Due to weight restrictions I cannot take my tripod on my next foreign trip. What are the alternatives?
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Are airport x-ray scanners safe for DSLRs / lenses / storage media?
While traveling by air here in India, one is instructed to remove all electronics like cell phones / media players / laptops and pass them thru the X-ray scanners separate from the rest of one's hand ...
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How would I get my travel photos published?
I'm an avid traveller and photographer, and I've got some cool travel pics. I'm not looking for money, just the recognition and satisfaction in knowing that my photos are good and useful enough to be ...
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How can I make my beach shots more interesting?
I like to visit beaches on my vacation, so I always come back with shots of the shore and sand. They always turn out quite boring, and I'm not sure what they are missing generally speaking to really ...
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Self-photography equipment?
I am going to be travelling on my own in China for a month and I don't want to ask locals to take photos for me.
I have heard about this product a long long time ago:
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Portable Storage Device while traveling [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I backup my RAW photos while travelling without Internet access?
I need storage device which is able to read CF cards and make a backup of my photos while ...
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What options are there for a camera bag that does not look like one?
I need to carry around some camera equipment (lens, flash, cables, cards, accessories, etc) but don't want a flashy camera bag attracting attention. What suggestion do you have?
Please only post one ...
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DSLR Backpack for Travelling? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Gear for carrying and storing a DSLR on a backpacking trip?
I will be going on a missions trip this summer for two months. I want to be able to carry my Canon Rebel T3 ...
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Travel / Hiking tripod recommendation
This is yet another equipment recommendation question, but because I didn't find exactly what I'm searching, I try to post it here. Also, in order to minimize the subjective part of the answer I'll ...
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How do I select a superzoom lens for travel?
I have my good old Nikon D40. Almost all time I was using default "boxed" 18-55mm lens, but now I feel a big need to buy a lens for getting pictures that I can't get now. I travel a lot and like to ...
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Galapagos vacation — what photo gear should I take?
Soon I'm off to the Galapagos Islands. I have to admit I've been spending a lot of hours talking to people and reading reviews, and that has left me very confused choosing the correct gear for my ...
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How can I resize more than 2GB of travel photography with no quality compromise?
I have more then two gigabytes of travel photography. Each image takes up than 4 to 5 megabytes. I have to send them to some one. How can I resize all images while retaining high image quality?
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How to use a tripod on the beach without damaging it?
The site already has a good example of what to consider in regards to camera and lenses around sand, but I specifically am wondering what considerations to make when using a tripod near sand. Many ...
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Lens selection for a trip to Scotland?
In a few months I'll be going to Scotland for a holiday (highlands and so on). So far, along with my 550D I have the standard kit lens 18-55mm, and I have recently bought the 55-250mm II. I am ...
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What lenses to bring while traveling? One good wide-telephoto or several smaller ones?
I have a Canon 7D and often take my camera on the road while traveling. In the past I've taken my Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4 and my Canon 70-300 f/4-5.6, which means that I must switch out lenses quite a ...
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How do I get maximum utilization of limited photography time on a official non-photography trip?
I will be flying to Switzerland in a few days on a official trip. I will have only 4 days of free time including a weekend. On the other days I'll have to attend regular office there (9AM-5PM) but ...
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2answers
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Best way to store photos while traveling [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I backup my RAW photos while travelling without Internet access?
NOTE: This question may not be a good fit for the SE format, as this may be more a ...
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4answers
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What lenses should I take with my Nikon D5100 for a trip through China and Nepal?
I'll be travelling through China/Nepal this coming September and have been trying to figure out which lenses would suit me best during my trip. I'll be visiting many temples/ monasteries and many ...
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Does anyone have recommendations on photo tours to Cuba?
Does anyone have recommendations or comments on photo tours to Cuba? There are quite a few out there now with minimal post-tour feedback. I'll be traveling from the US (but not a US citizen).
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Is there an alternative to AA cells for the Fujifilm HS20?
After getting into a choice between two super zooms, the Canon SX30IS or Fujifilm HS10 / HS20, I have chosen Fuji. However, it uses AA batteries. When on tour it's so painful if AA batteries go out or ...
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Which lenses should I take on a honeymoon trip to Alaska?
Newbie photographer here and really hoping for some expert advice! I go to Alaska on honeymoon in July and really need some advice on lenses.
My camera is the Canon EOS 1100D (told you I was a ...
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Why buy camera equipment during travel in Japan?
Many tourist guide books that are sold here in the US for travel in Japan have entire sections dedicated to buying camera equipment, as if there are huge financial advantages to doing so. I suspect, ...
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Is it advisable to bring a camera grip when travelling to China?
I'm heading out to Beijing, China for a week-long trip and I'm trying to figure out how I should pack my gear.
Will a battery grip on a 5D Classic attract too much attention as a tourist?
My general ...
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Planning a trip to Venezuela — What are potential dangers and can't-miss locations?
I'm planning a trip to Venezuela in August and wanted some insight from photographers who have traveled through there recently. Does anyone have any experiences they can share with me in regards to ...
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Can a tripod head be left always on, or should it be taken off when not in use?
Do tripod owners break down the tripod between uses? I'm imagining going on a flight or something and breaking it down into legs + head, rather than assembled 100% of the time.
Can't recall ever ...
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How to carry a DSLR on a motorcycle?
I do a lot of road trips and I carry my camera (D90+50mm) and an extra lens (18-105mm) in my backpack (Lowpro CompuDaypack). The backpack is great, but it doesn't allow me to draw my cam out quickly ...
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Is there a single lens suited for flying birds, mountains, and close-up portraits?
I have just bought a new DSLR (a Nikon D3000). I want to take photos of flying birds, mountains, and close-up portraits. Is there a single lens well-suited for these types of photography, so that I ...
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Which laptop features are important to consider for Photoshop processing when traveling?
I will be traveling overseas for about a few months and I would like to purchase a new notebook/laptop to process my RAW pictures using Photoshop Elements 9.
Weight and minimum processing speed are ...
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For a point-and-shoot travel camera, what features matter the most?
For a GPS-enabled point-and-shoot camera mainly to be used when traveling and hiking, what specific features or criteria can be used to narrow the field of possible cameras?
Ideally this camera would ...
