20 Equipment

Cameras, Lenses, and Filters for the Road

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Opposite: Steaming earth – the first rays of dawn at –12 °C at the Geyser El Tatio, Chile. | Nikon D700 • 70 mm • 1/250 s • f/8 • ISO 400

It’s not easy to decide what photographic equipment to pack for a trip, regardless of whether you consider yourself a traveling photographer or a photographing traveler. The goal is to retain mobility and not be burdened by too much gear, but still have enough equipment to enjoy photographic freedom. Depending on the way you’re traveling, your personal preferences, and your intentions as a photographer, everything from a cell phone to a large-format camera ...

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