{"id":16859,"date":"2016-02-03T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/?p=16859"},"modified":"2016-10-02T14:06:18","modified_gmt":"2016-10-02T18:06:18","slug":"essential-travel-photography-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/essential-travel-photography-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Equipment And Accessories For Travel Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re been reading the blog for a while, you know how sold I am to my Olympus camera<\/a>. I still am! Trust me – I broke it earlier this year while in Austria (I dropped the camera on the cement table and watched continue its fatal fall on the wooden chair and on the ceramic floor. I am the world’s clumsiest blogger. A slight “ugly cry” episode ensued) and I bought another one on the spot, in euros, because I couldn’t fathom getting anything else.<\/p>\n

So yeah, Team Olympus here. *waves*<\/p>\n

But that being said, a good camera does not a good photographer make. You need talent and curiosity, of course, but also and perhaps most importantly, you need the right gear. Having the world’s best camera won’t matter if you don’t know how to use it to its full potential.<\/p>\n

And since I’m all for smart, no-nonsense equipment that won’t break your back nor your bank, these are small items that don’t cost a fortune but that pack a punch.<\/p>\n

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1. \u00a0\u00a025mm f1.8 lens<\/a><\/h5>\n

This lens has a nice natural brightness and depth of field to it;\u00a0therefore, it requires very little post-editing, which is something I can definitely get behind. Prime lenses do one thing, and one thing only, but they do it flawlessly. I’d say I shoot 75% of the time with this lens\u00a0because it consistently gives me the results I want. Sure, not having a zoom gets a little bit of getting used to but considering the amazing results I get (especially with portraits, food, and urban photography) I’m willing to work a little harder to get the perfect angle.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0\u00a0Professional Lexar SD Card<\/a><\/h5>\n

Never underestimate how much space you need on an SD card! Lexar cards are best for travel as they capture\u00a0high-quality images and extended lengths of 1080p full-HD. I can go several days without filling it up, which, considering I usually take upwards to 400 photos a day, is not bad at all. The cards also feature high-speed file transfer from card to computer\u00a0for easy breezy backups.<\/p>\n

Also, keep in mind that the higher the quality of your card, the faster they’ll record the images. Getting a Lexar means you won’t have to worry so much about pixelated\u00a0or blurry shots.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0\u00a0Extra battery<\/a><\/h5>\n

Although I rarely fill up my SD card, I do frequently use up my battery. Rookie mistake, I know! How many times have I rushed back to the hotel for an emergency charging session? Lesson learned: I now carry an extra battery everywhere I go, just in case.<\/p>\n

Side note: I don’t recommend getting the cheaper versions of this battery (or any other charger, for that matter), or packs that come with extra gizmos. These are well-documented<\/a> sub-par quality and can easily catch fire while charging.\u00a0You’ll end up having much bigger problems on your hand than a $15 difference!<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0 Filters<\/h5>\n

Filters are a very personal affair from what I’ve gathered while reading about travel photography accessories. Some people only swear by polarizers, others think that each situation calls for its own filter. I am unfortunately not a billionaire (donations welcome, though) so I had to stick to the basics: I picked a regular, basic filter that would not only give me better colours and light, but also protect my expensive lenses.<\/p>\n

I’m a very lazy photographer and I can’t be bothered to put the cover back on every time I take a picture. These lenses are life-savers!<\/p>\n