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What is the top guide to travel photography equipment?

If you want to be a solo traveler, you need to plan your travel route according to time and determine which scenic spots are representative and must be visited; which ones are secondary and can be visited or not. If you are traveling with a group, you should also clearly understand the group's travel route and the scenic spots to be visited in advance, so that you can take pictures calmly when the time comes. Choose appropriate photography equipment. There are generally two types of travel photography: one is to take photos as a souvenir of the trip, focusing on recording; the other is to take photography as another eye for travel discovery, and is focused on creation. If you belong to the former category, then it is enough to have a perfect point-and-shoot camera or a universal camera with a fixed lens. But if you are an amateur photographer, the following equipment may be necessary: ??one or two SLR bodies with good performance so that you can shoot with two kinds of film at the same time. Two lenses with different focal lengths (should include 28mm wide-angle and 200mm or above medium telephoto). Others such as flash, hood, filter, balloon brush, spare batteries and small notepad are also indispensable. Bring as much film as possible, because the film sold at tourist attractions is not only expensive, but the quality is difficult to guarantee. Many photography enthusiasts like to carry a bulky and heavy tripod. In fact, there are not many opportunities to actually use a tripod when traveling. There are two reasons: 1. During the peak tourist season, the scenic spots are overcrowded and the schedule is very tight. Without enough time and space, the advantages of the tripod cannot be used. 2. It is not suitable to use a tripod in many situations, such as on hillsides, on water, or while traveling. At this time, the tripod can only become a burden and cumbersome. In comparison, a monopod is much lighter and more practical, but most people don’t have a monopod. According to my experience, I only bring a miniature tripod pliers, spend a few yuan to buy the cheapest crutch after arriving at the scenic spot, and fix the tripod pliers on the crutch handle to become a simple monopod. When you need to use it, place the crutch against the ground, rocks or other objects, and you can shoot stably. Moreover, all equipment must be operated according to the procedures before departure to ensure that they can function properly. Shoot according to the subject matter and theme. Everything on the journey is a new world for you and can make you have the urge to shoot. Natural scenery, historical sites, folk customs, etc. Before shooting, you must classify them by subject matter, and then Choose the best angle based on your previous knowledge and how you feel at the time. The photography should be focused and have a theme, which can not only reflect the style of people and objects, but also express one's own subjective feelings. For the content that you think is important, you might as well take a few more photos with different films from different angles or according to different camera combinations. This may seem like a waste of film, but it greatly increases the probability of success and avoids a mistake that will cause eternal regret. When shooting, you should also try your best to record the scene and your own feelings with a pen. In this way, after returning home, you can add vivid text to these photos, both pictures and texts, and the meaning of the trip will be sublimated.