Travel photography requires more than traditional camera equipment and requires specialty pieces that are lightweight, compact and durable. That’s why travel photographers will want to take more than just their basic camera gear on all of their worldly adventures if they want to capture the best shots.
Here is some of the best gear for travel photography that’ll allow you to shoot all your adventures with ease, and then edit them to look their best.
Canon 1DX Mark II Camera ()
The Canon 1DX Mark II camera is durable and super functional, which is what makes it the best camera for all your travels. Touted as the most advanced DSLR camera on the market, the price tag might be scary, but it’s worth it if you really want amazing travel photos and videos.
The touchscreen technology on the 1DX Mark II camera is a game changer. It’s intuitive and easy to use, allowing you to navigate menus and more with a single touch. Low-light shooting is great, resulting in super crisp photos you’ll love. The battery life is ideal for all-day shooting no matter where you are in the world. Plus, video quality is great since it can shoot in 4K at 60FPS. It’s a serious camera for those who are serious about their photos.
Pacsafe Camsafe Anti-Theft Pack ()
Every travel photographer needs a great backpack and that’s exactly what you get with the Pacsafe Camsafe. It’s lightweight and durable. But the best part is its anti-theft features like puncture-proof fabric, lockable zippers, and more. The bag fits everything you need for your gear, and more, while traveling. The bottom half of the bag is for your camera gear, while the top part is perfect for anything else.
Peak Design CapturePRO Camera Clip ()
If you want something easy, lightweight, and functional for your travels, you’ll want to invest in the Peak Design CapturePRO Camera Clip that attaches to your belt or on your backpack to hold your camera body. The mount can also hold your spare lens or whatever else you’ll want to attach to it. You’ll be able to lock your camera to your body so that you can still use your hands on your travels. Your camera is exactly where you want it at all times, ready to capture anything at a moment’s notice.
Manfrotto BeFree Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod ()
Bring along a tripod on your travels, and my go-to is the the handy Manfrotto BeFree Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod. It’s lightweight and compact, so it can travel with you anywhere. Many tripods are heavy, large and anything but travel-friendly. This one is compact and perfect for all your adventures.
Breakthrough Photography X4 Circular Polarizing Lens ()
Travel photographers can greatly benefit from filters. Although there are endless options for filters, the Breakthrough X4 Circular Polarizing Lens is a great choice. This sort of filter is perfect for diffracting light differently from the glass on the camera lens, producing a very unique visual effect. Shooting in daylight is easier with a circular polarizing lens, and provides sharp photos with no visible color cast.
Numerous Memory Cards and Hard Drives
SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO SDXC Memory Card ()
LaCie 2TB Rugged Thunderbolt USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive ()
Make sure you have enough storage for all of your pictures by bringing a long numerous memory cards. It’s recommended that you carry multiple cards, including 32GB or 64GB options. Also, make sure you keep any photos on the memory cards safe until you’ve backed them up in another place, just in case you lose your camera or the card while traveling. We recommend using a LaCie hard drive when traveling to back up photos and videos.
