Tuesday, August 21, 2007

General Photography Tips

Photography

A good nature photographer should be a keen naturalist, as well as a skilled photographer able to select the right techniques and equipment for a given situation.

General Photography Tips

Digital Photography Tips
Detailed Photography Tips
  • Several sets of spare batteries
  • Print film speeds of 200 to 400 ISO give good results in all conditions
  • Recommended slide film is 100 ISO such as Fujichrome Provia and Sensia, or the new Kodak 100 ASA. For low light, try Sensia 400 or Kodak Elite 400
  • Bring film, film, and more film (as much as two to ten rolls per day)
  • Waterproof carry bag
  • Ziplocks for camera and/or garbage bags for camera bag or backpack

For casual photographers

  • Point-and-shoot 35-mm
  • Flash for people pictures
  • Don't forget extra film and batteries and a waterproof bag

For avid photographers

Cameras

  • Medium format or 35 mm single-lens reflex are the most versatile
  • Consider a second camera body so you can quickly shoot with different film and lenses. A spare also provides a valuable backup. "An immediate insurance policy!"

Lenses

  • The most useful lens is a zoom of about 28-105 mm
  • Consider another in the 70-300 range
  • Lenses longer than 300 mm will only be useful on land

Equipment

  • Lens tissues
  • Tripod
  • Polarizing filters to cut glare
  • Graduated neutral-density filters are good for some landscapes

Items to carry on a photo shoot

  • Cable release for use with the tripod
  • Extra lens caps
  • Batteries, batteries and more batteries!
  • Lens hoods to shade from the sun
  • Exposure meter (useful for spot metering & as backup)
  • Lens cleaning fluid and a cloth
  • Permanent marker for marking exposed rolls of film
  • Notebook
  • Pens
  • Tape recorder a good way to take notes
  • Repair kit
  • Zip-lock freezer bags
  • Large plastic garbage bags (lawn bags) for covering gear in rain
  • Camera bag - a comfortable shoulder bag or backpack
  • Rubber boots for beach landing

Bring your own work !!!

Please bring a selection of your own images to share with the group, either slides or prints.

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