Advice for journeys, including what equipment to use and how to take photographs of landmarks and other vistas.
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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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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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What are good resources for Photographer's Rights around the world?
As a photographer, I take a lot of pictures around the world. In the US, the rights for photographers are pretty clear cut, although harassment and bullying occur at the hands of security and law ...
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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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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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Gear for carrying and storing a DSLR on a backpacking trip?
I'm planning on going on a short backpacking trip at the end of this month and would like to take along my DSLR. What are some good options for me to carry and store my camera and a tripod if I'm also ...
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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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Is there a camera bag with extra space that I use as an airplane carry-on?
I have a Lowepro Slingshot 200 sling bag that I use to carry my Canon Rebel XSi with two zoom lenses. I love the bag for day trips, but it doesn't work so well for airplane trips or anytime when I ...
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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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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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Special Care for my Canon in the Alps
I have a Canon XSi, with the kit lens and a Canon 50 compact macro with the converter. At some point before the trip I also plan on buying a telephoto.
This coming January, I will be headed to ...
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How to make travel photography captivating, intriguing, thrilling?
When I travel I take photos of a variety of subjects like waterways, buildings, cultural events, the local people, landscapes, conveyances, nightlife, myself and my wife, things I see around me -- ...
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Looking for a discreet camera bag
I'm off next week on a bit of a world trip for 12 months. Any suggestions for a camera bag solution that meets the following (in order of importance):
Discreet. Must not look like it has an SLR in ...
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How can I get a 'touristy' photo of myself when travelling alone?
I'll shortly be travelling to new york and staying with a friend (but mostly touring on my own). As much as I enjoy regular photography my only regret from my last holiday is that I didn't have any ...
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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 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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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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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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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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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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What is a good starter camera considering price and value [closed]
I like to take photos especially when I'm traveling.Also would shoot a lot of scenery and buildings and friends in front of scenery.
Some options I found include the Panasonic Lumix G2, Panasonic GH2 ...
