Comments on: Travel Photography Equipment – What To Pack?

By: ABQStyle Arizona Photo Blog

ABQStyle Arizona Photo Blog — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:35:07 +0000

I've learned that the best way travel is as light as possible. A small dslr body and no more than two lenses--the kit lens and a light zoom telephoto. A light tripod is a must as well. Thanks for the wonder article! You can visit the results of my travel through the southwestern United States at ABQStyle New Mexico & Arizona Photo Blog

By: GeddyJR

GeddyJR — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:00:12 +0000

I happen to be a professional linguist (5 languages) and a trained chef. I bet I’d be invaluable to take along on your trips. And here’s the “equipment bag” you’ll need for me. http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/equipment-sleeping-bags/cats-meow.html

By: JBENZ

JBENZ — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:48:59 +0000

I was surprised to see my Tamrac Deluxe Convertible in your lead photo.

See my Five Star Amazon review:

http://www.amazon.com/Tamrac-Deluxe-Convertible-Camera-Gadget/dp/B00009UTTG

By: David Blanchard

David Blanchard — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:13:27 +0000

I travel with a quality camera and one flexible lens. My current fav is a Sony DSC R1. The R1 travels in a small camera bag with the miscellaneous essentials (filters, mini tripod, lens cleaning stuff, memory, iTouch + headphones, etc.). Typically, if I’m shooting, the bag is in the hotel and essentials are in my pockets.

I bring a monopod (packed at the bottom of the suitcase) until arrival at the destination. Look into a Trek Pod Por which incorporates a passable tripod feature.

If possible I travel with my MacBook Pro. If not possible, I bring lots of memory (yeah, I have yet to buy an Image Tank-like device).

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:42:17 +0000

I’m definitely going to take note of the advice to bring plastic bags and am also thinking about the following: some sort of solar-powered battery charger if a reasonably priced, small-ish device exists, and an ipod to not only hold music but to dump photos off to. I figure I’ll be traveling much lighter than described above as my traveling is for recreation and not assignment but still a great article.

By: Photogeezer

Photogeezer — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:08:26 +0000

First of all, thanks to Christina for providing this article. Disagreements notwithstanding, she obviously takes what works for her. Equally obvious, we’re all going to develop varying preferences. E.g., I’m 58 and no longer have the stamina to lug around what I’d like.

Kudos to the grammar police! My pet peeve is the use of an apostrophe to pluralize a word. How did that bad habit get started?

By: Kirk

Kirk — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:09:58 +0000

LED actually stands for Light Emitting Diode.

It is the name of a small diode that also produces light. When power is applied in the correct direction.

By: Guy

Guy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:48:37 +0000

Don’t forget to bring electrical plug adaptors for your electrical gear. Did anybody specifically mention a circular polarizing filter, and lens hood? Hats…. most useful in bright sunny situations especially in the tropics

By: John P

John P — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:18:54 +0000

I travel mainly in Asia and try to keep it as light as possible. Camera, polariser, SD cards, spare battery in a snoot bag which for longer outings and on planes etc I then put the lot inside a cheap looking back pack together with a monopod. I then also have room for a water bottle, passports, etc.

What I would really like though is a compact storage device with the capability to edit photos while travelling in isolated places(e.g. with a program such as photoshop elements and a reasonable sized screen). Short of a micro laptop (which I’m told wont handle editing programs well)there seems to be nothing on the market.

By: dandaman606

dandaman606 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:53:28 +0000

I have been fortunate to have travelled extensively and my rule of thumb from experience is always travel lightly for everything. get a name tag on a bag that doesn’t scream steal me, I like to think most people are essentially honest. ditto to the suggestion of including a small flashlight/torch. Also,it is statistically overwhelming that your gear is much more likely to get pinched say in Rome,BA,or most large cities. I have seen many comments here and elsewhere advocating hyper-vigilance in third world countries. Just because people are poor doesn’t mean they all want your stuff.being aware of your surroundings while travelling should be the first rule everywhere.