Best Cameras For Travel And Outdoor Photography

Last Updated on March 19, 2023

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Travel Photography Tips

When traveling, it might not be practical to carry a large camera and a lot of heavy lenses around so consider a wide-ranging zoom lens or a super zoom compact camera. Built-in GPS will help you log where your pictures were taken.
Compact and mirrorless cameras are usually more discreet than DSLRs, both in terms of size and also the sound their shutters make. A quiet camera will draw less attention and allow you to shoot without standing out from the crowd.

It’s a common misconception that filters are unnecessary when shooting digitally. A good quality UV filter provides valuable protection to your expensive lenses, and polarizing and neutral-density filters can transform landscape shots.
Virtually all cameras these days offer self-timer modes, but a wired or wireless remote release still gives the most versatility, allowing you to trigger your camera immediately, but without risking the introduction of vibrations to your setup.

When choosing a lens for wildlife, pay attention to its aperture range as well as its maximum zoom setting. A lens with a brighter maximum aperture but less zoom range will probably be more useful than a longer, but slower lens when shooting in poor light.
Tripods and monopods aren’t necessarily the most interesting things you’ll ever buy, but a good one should last for years. As well as static landscapes, then can also be very useful for wildlife photography.