What equipment is needed for outdoor photography?

Abstract: Outdoor photography, since the word "outdoor" comes first, is naturally based on outdoor photography. Photography is one of the ways to record outdoor sports. Nowadays, both photographers and outdoor sports enthusiasts enjoy being close to nature. Of course, having a good set of equipment is the icing on the cake. The editor has compiled a guide to outdoor photography equipment, let’s take a look. Outdoor photography equipment. What outdoor photography equipment is there? What equipment should be equipped for outdoor photography?

1. Equipment preparation

Nowadays, travel friends are no longer satisfied with simple sightseeing and shooting. I only took a few commemorative photos of my "visit here", but I wanted to combine travel photography and take photos of the motherland's great rivers and mountains, historical sites, customs, etc. through travel. Therefore, this involves the issue of photographic equipment. Photographic equipment mainly includes: camera, lens and various accessories. So what kind of camera should you bring? What kind of lens should you wear? What accessories are necessary? Here, the editor will give some tips to travel friends Suggestions:

(1) Digital camera

1. Small and lightweight card camera.

If you are a simple traveler and just want to take some commemorative photos of your "visit here" when traveling? Take some scenery photos while "cradling grass and hunting rabbits" and go home. Now that you are alone and admiring yourself, the editor recommends that you bring a small and lightweight card machine.

As the saying goes: If you hang a high-end camera on your chest, you have to rely on a fool to steal the shot. Card cameras are small and exquisite, easy to carry and low in price, making them very suitable for ordinary tourists.

2. Economical and practical SLR camera.

If you are a travel photography enthusiast and are very interested in photography. In addition to traveling around the mountains and rivers, you also want to do some photography creation and take photos of scenery and people. Then the editor will It is recommended that you bring an affordable SLR camera.

Although SLR digital cameras are bulkier and more expensive than ordinary card-based citizen cameras, and are not so convenient to carry around, SLR digital cameras have large photosensitive elements, high image quality, good imaging, more powerful functions, and control It has better flexibility, different lenses can be replaced, all shooting parameters can be set manually, and the view can be taken directly through the reflector. There is no error between the angle of view and the actual photo taken, making it more convenient to create and take personalized photos.

3. High-quality full-frame or medium-frame camera

If you are a travel photography "enthusiast", you should regard photography as a profession and want to be a photographer in the future. If you are a photographer, and your family is not short of money, and you go out for travel photography, the main purpose is to create photography and shoot works. The leader's outdoor editor recommends that you bring a high-quality full-frame digital camera or a medium-format camera. It's both "classy" and "cool" when you hold it in your hand, and it's enough for you to play for several years.

(2). Choose the lens to carry

After you decide what brand and model of digital SLR camera to carry, you must consider what brand and focal length lens to configure. Problem. So, which focal length lens is more suitable for you?

1. A macro lens for your own entertainment.

A macro lens is a special lens used for macro photography. The focal length of most macro lenses is larger than that of standard lenses and can be classified as telephoto lenses. However, their optical design is not as good as that of ordinary telephoto lenses, so they are not completely suitable for general photography.

Features: In order to correctly focus on extremely close subjects, macro lenses are usually designed to be stretched longer to keep the optical center as far away from the photosensitive element as possible, while at the same time In the design of the group, we must also pay attention to the control of deformation and chromatic aberration at close range.

Classification: Different manufacturers use different standards to name macro lenses. One is a macro lens, which refers to a lens with a reproduction ratio of about 1:1; the other is a microfocus lens, which refers to a reproduction ratio. Lenses with a ratio between 1:1.2-1:2: The third is a close-focus lens, which refers to a lens with a reproduction ratio between 1:2-1:4.

Usage: Mainly used for photographing very small objects and small natural scenes, such as flowers, insects, still life, photo retakes, etc. It will give you a wonderful visual experience of self-entertainment.

2. Wide-angle lens with strong visual impact.

Wide-angle lens is a photographic lens with a focal length shorter than a standard lens, a wider angle of view than a standard lens, a longer focal length than a fisheye lens, and a smaller angle of view than a fisheye lens.

Features: The lens has a large viewing angle and a wide field of view. The range of scenery observed from a certain viewpoint is much larger than what the human eye sees at the same viewpoint; and the depth of field is long, which can show a considerable range of clarity; it can emphasize the perspective effect of the picture, and is good at exaggerating the foreground and expressing the scenery The sense of distance is very conducive to enhancing the appeal and visual impact of the picture.

Classification: Wide-angle lenses are divided into two types: ordinary wide-angle lenses and ultra-wide-angle lenses. The focal length of the ordinary wide-angle lens of the 135 camera is generally 38-24 mm, and the viewing angle is 60-84 degrees; the focal length of the ultra-wide-angle lens is 20-13 mm, and the viewing angle is 94-118 degrees. Because the wide-angle lens has a short focal length and a wide viewing angle, it can capture a larger area of ??scenery within a shorter shooting distance. 10-17mm is super wide angle, and 17-35mm is wide angle.

Usage: Widely used in relatively small indoors, more suitable for shooting large scenes, such as scenery, grasslands, deserts, seas and buildings, etc.

3. Easy-to-operate zoom lens.

A zoom lens is a camera lens that can change the focal length within a certain range to obtain different wide and narrow angles of view, different sizes of images and different scene ranges.

Features: You can change the shooting range by changing the focal length without changing the shooting distance, which is very beneficial to picture composition. Since one zoom lens can serve as several fixed-focus lenses, it not only reduces the amount of photographic equipment you carry when traveling, but also saves the time of changing lenses.

Classification: People usually divide zoom lenses into three types: medium focal length zoom lenses, long focal length zoom lenses and telephoto lenses. Generally, 35-135mm is a medium focal length zoom lens, and 135-200mm or more is a long focal length zoom lens. Lens, (28-300mm is a large zoom lens that takes the world by storm), and above 300mm is a telephoto lens.

Usage: Medium focus head, mainly used for shooting humanities, portraits, etc. (Among these focal lengths, the 85mm focal length is especially recommended as the best focal length for portraits, so enthusiasts often see lenses like 85mmF1.8 called portrait lenses). The telephoto lens is more suitable for taking pictures of people, close-ups, stages, etc. The telephoto head is specially used for photographing wildlife, birds, astronomy, etc. "The big zoom head that can travel the world with one lens" is especially suitable for travel photography enthusiasts. It is easy to carry and easy to use, and can meet the needs of shooting in various environments.

2. Bring necessary accessories

Travelers who go out for travel photography should not only bring a camera they like but also some necessary accessories. Don’t underestimate these. Attachment, it will bring a lot of unexpected help to travelers in travel photography creation. So what accessories do you need to bring?

1. A tripod is a must.

The tripod is used to fix the camera. It can ensure that you take clear, high-quality photos, which is indispensable especially when shooting on rainy days, indoors, and at night. There are two points to consider when buying a tripod. One should be strong and stable, and the other should be light and durable. Because we have to carry a tripod through mountains and rivers, it is too heavy and inconvenient to carry.

2. The shutter cable is indispensable

The shutter cable (remote control) is an accessory used to control the opening of the shutter. Mainly used when shooting at slow speeds, long exposures and at night, it can prevent camera shake and ensure the clarity of photos.

3. Take more memory cards

Memory cards are used to store the photos you take. When we go out for travel photography, we must bring more memory cards to avoid taking too many photos and unable to save them. And if you don’t have a memory card, then you are “stupid”.

Memory cards are divided into: SM card, CF card, MMC card, SD card, XD card, memory stick and micro hard drive. Although these flash memory cards have different appearances and specifications, the technology is originally the same. As for which card you buy, it depends on what camera you are using.

4. You need to prepare more batteries

The battery is mainly used to power the camera. A digital camera will "go on strike" as soon as it runs out of power. By then, no matter how good the scenery is, you can only look at it. Therefore, you must bring a few extra batteries with you when creating travel photography.

5. The charger is used as a complete set.

The charger is used for charging batteries. It usually refers to a device that converts alternating current into low-voltage direct current. Without a charger, the battery cannot be charged when it is exhausted, so be sure to bring it with you when you go out for travel and photography, and don’t forget it.

6. Color filters should be selective

Color filters (light filters) are mainly used in color photography to correct the color temperature of light sources, compensate for colors, etc., and selectively select light according to different wavelength bands. Absorbing (or passing) optics. It consists of a lens ring and a filter and is usually installed in front of the camera lens.

7. The flash is used to fill in the light.

The flash is a fill-in light device that can ensure clear and bright pictures in dim conditions. When shooting outdoors, the flash can also Can be used as a fill light source to emphasize skin tones and create special effects based on the photographer's vision.

8. Don’t forget the card reader

The card reader, as the name suggests, is a device used to read the contents of the memory card, that is, the computer and the memory card exchange data. An intermediary device. After inserting the memory card into the card reader and connecting it to the computer, you can transfer photos.

9. Digital Companion is backup

Digital Companion is a digital storage device that combines high-speed and large-capacity mobile hard disk + a variety of card readers into one, which can realize transfer Save data on a digital memory card. The mobile hard disk is equipped with a card reading function and an LCD display, so that the contents on the digital card can be directly stored on the mobile hard disk.

10. Notebook depends on the effect

Notebook, referred to as NB, also known as laptop or laptop, is a small, portable personal computer, usually heavy 1-3kg. Its development trend is that its size is getting smaller and smaller, its weight is getting lighter, and its functions are getting more and more powerful. It is also commonly known as a netbook. The main difference from a PC computer is that it is easy to carry. Especially the tablet computers currently released are more compact and exquisite.

11. Cleaning tools need to be maintained

Most of the places where travelers go to do travel photography creations have harsh climates and poor conditions, and they have to sleep in the open air, and the cameras are stained with dust and rain. It is common for sand to enter the camera. Leader Outdoor Editor believes that it is necessary to carry some cleaning tools with you. Regular cleaning and maintenance of the camera can extend the service life of your beloved camera.

Commonly used cleaning tools include: lens paper, lens cloth, air blower, brush, lens cleaning fluid, etc.