 Jay Wadley |
Backpacking and Photography I'm going on a hike next week and wondered if there were any others out there who had some experience with backpacking and what photography equipment to bring. I listed more details on the Betterphoto staff blog. If anyone has any insights, I would love to hear them. http://team.betterphoto.com/ To respond to the blog entry, click on the comments link under the entry. Your feedback will not be listed immediately, but it will show up. Thanks!
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Mike Carpenter |
Jay, I just hiked through Yosemite valley this last week and I packed everything I have. $ lenses, camera, tripod etc... It was a bit heavy but I like the choices.
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doug Nelson |
Backpackers are always making compromises. I carried an Olympus XA on the Appalachian Trail, knowing the lens quality was suspect, but thing is so light. Backpackers choose to carry what's important to them. I've seen folding chairs, cast iron frying pans, axes, and long SLR lenses and pro-level flash units. If you are not staying out for a week and carrying that much food and water, take your favorite len(es). Only you know what lenses work for you. For me, it'd be a 28 or 35 semi wide and an 85, well padded, and bagged as if you're expecting rain. Be sure you have a spare camera battery.
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Bob Cammarata |
Your gear choice will depend upon whether your trek is a backpacking/hiking/camping venture, or if it is a means to transport gear to a remote locale for photographic purposes. If the former is true, then go light. A camera body and one all-around zoom lens can be stashed in the pack and won't weigh much. If your primary goal is to photograph the sights and document a record of the trip, then carry everything you can fit into your pack you think you might need...(You can rest later.) ;)
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