There is no doubt how having the best DSLR camera can help you capture high quality images of the outdoors, but using the best DSLR accessories 2019 can help you take even better snaps.
However, it is not just about the equipment and gear. No matter how advanced or expensive your camera and its accessories are, if you don’t have the skills and follow the best tips for doing outdoor photography, then you may just be wasting your chances, as well as the endless possibilities that your gear offers.
The Best Tips for Outdoor Photography
The outdoors is one of the most popular subjects for photography. You just need to protect your gear and use a camera holder for hiking and you can start capturing everything that nature has to offer.
But, in order to get the best images, you will need expert advice, plus the best gear. Whether you have experience or you don’t, you can make do with the tips and tricks that professional photographers swear by.
And here are 10 of the best tips for outdoor photography, especially for beginners:
- Be smart when packing your stuff. It is unwise to bring so much, especially when you go up mountains. Just be sure you bring supplies that will last and the right gear for the images you want to capture.
- Keep yourself safe, as well as your equipment. Bring enough food and water and learn first aid. Use a carrying system, such as the SpiderLight Backpacker Kit, that allows you to have quick access to your camera while hiking. This keeps your camera secure and allows you to take pictures quickly as it can be worn on your belt or your bag strap. It has the quick snap in-out connection that is convenient for changing the position of your holster, thus keeping you focused on the surroundings instead of on your equipment.
- Know the best time for taking photos. It is a challenge to shoot during midday. The best times are usually during early morning and late afternoon.
- Take advantage of the light. Knowing how to position yourself is the key to this difficult task. If you can, don’t shoot towards the sun. Instead, let it stay behind you to get a perfectly lighted landscape.
- Shoot your subjects in RAW. This will give you the most opportunity to edit your shots and get the results you want.
- Use a wide-angle lens. If you want to get the best landscape image, these lenses are your best choice.
- Use a telephoto lens. If wildlife is your subject, then the telephoto lens is for you. It is also effective for far-away elements.
- Pay attention to the horizon. For the best results, keep it perfectly level. Or lower it if you want to capture the sky more, or vice versa for more of the foreground.
- Include the foreground in your shot. It brings depth and adds context to the whole image.
Make good use of water. The water and its reflections bring so many factors into an image, such as beauty and serenity. Just make sure you secure your camera with a camera carrying system like the SpiderPro Single Camera System V2 for DSLRs and the Dual Camera System if you plan on bringing another camera. These tools keep your cameras secure with the two-position lock so they don’t fall into water, all at your maximum comfort.
Having an idea on how to go about with outdoor photography can definitely increase your chances of scoring the best shots. And it will hone your skills, too.
Having an idea on how to go about with outdoor photography can definitely increase your chances of scoring the best shots. And it will hone your skills, too.
2019 Best Camera and Accessories for Outdoor Photography
Your knowledge on how to photograph nature may not be enough, though. If you have skills and have learned the best from professional photographers but don’t have quality gear, your pictures may end up as unworthy shots.
So, if you want breathtaking photos, here are the top photography equipment that 2019 has to offer:
- Canon EOS 5DS R (DSLR full frame sensor camera)
- Sony a7R III (mirrorless)
- Nikon D5600 (budget-wise)
- Nikon 24mm f/1.4G (wide-angle lens)
- Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM (telephoto lens)
- Vanguard VEO 2 204AB Tripod and Spider Tripod Carrier Kit
- Spider Tether Adapter Plate DSLR camera tripod mount
- ProTactic Backpack
Spiderlight Backpacker Kit
Choose your accessories wisely. Enjoy taking beautiful images of the outdoors but don’t compromise your body and your equipment. You can lessen the strain from carrying your gear when you use SpiderPro Single and Dual Camera Systems V2, for instance. And you won’t have to worry about dropping your camera with a quality strap like the Pro Hand Strap.
No matter what camera you use for your outdoor photography, Spider Holster products give you the convenience, comfort and security needed to take amazing shots. The ergonomic design of the SpiderPro carrying systems work with your body in the best ways possible, so you can take that long hike and get the most shooting opportunities. Check them out here.
And while you’re at it, check out The Telegraph’s list of the best DSLR cameras so you know what to bring and holster in your carrying system.