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What Photography Gear Should You Bring to Antarctica?
This popular guest post by Dave Bouskill, photographer and half of the travel couple The Planet D was first published in 2013. Congratulations! You’ve bought your ticket to Antarctica! You’ve made the leap, and now it’s time to decide which camera gear to bring to capture the beautiful landscapes and wildlife. I faced the same question before my own trip with Quark Expeditions®. After endless days of research, talking to people who had been there, and drawing on my years of expertise as a travel photographer (including photographing images in Antarctica), I’ve put together this list of must-haves for your camera bag. This will help you bring back the best photographs and videos possible from the most extraordinary trip you’ll ever take! 6 Must-Have Pieces of Antarctic Photography Gear 1. DSLR vs. Point & Shoot? I recommend both. After all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I took the following: The 2 DSLR bodies worked well, as I was able to have a wide lens on one and a zoom lens on the other. In polar environments, you want to avoid changing lenses if you can, and this configuration allows you to be ready for any situation. The P&S worked best for some happy snaps and was good for video when we were kayaking, but I was not overly satisfied with the image quality. I’d suggest something a little more robust, like the Canon G12 with a waterproof housing (if you are kayaking) – it takes great images and fits in your pocket. Pick up a […]
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