My Camera Gear for China’s Nature Reserves\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is a longer expedition with lots of walking and short hikes, and we move every couple of nights for most of the journey. I have tried several camera lens combinations over the years and found that simple and versatile is the way to go. I don\u2019t want to be weighed down as we tackle our next hike, and I also don\u2019t want to feel overwhelmed by my lens choices. Here is my typical camera setup:<\/span><\/p>\nCamera Body\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- Nikon Z6 (full-frame mirrorless)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lenses<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- 24-70mm f4 \u2013 If you\u2019re ever on an expedition with me, this lens will become known as my \u201cgo-to\u201d lens for day-to-day shooting. At 24mm, it\u2019s wide enough to accomplish 99% of landscape shots and 99% of people, city and architecture shots. It\u2019s small as well, so walking through crowded streets or even wearing it all day long on my camera harness isn\u2019t a huge burden.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 or similar \u2013 A telephoto lens with some flexibility goes a long way. When we are out searching for wildlife or birds, having the reach of a 400mm lens is wonderful. This range of lens is also typically a manageable size for travel. Another perk of a telephoto-zoom lens is using it to make some forced-perspective landscape photos, one of my favorites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Now, with that said, this is by no means w<\/em><\/span>hat you need<\/span><\/em> for this expedition. I find this is <\/span>what works for me.\u00a0<\/span><\/em>The age-old saying, \u201cThe best camera is the one you have with you,\u201d goes a long way! Whatever system you end up bringing, my general recommendation is that you have the capability to shoot landscape (wide) and wildlife (telephoto).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u00a9 Eddy Savage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Camera Accessory Recommendations for a China Nature Photo Expedition<\/h2>\nPolarizing Filter<\/h3>\n\n- I will bring the polarizing filter for my 24-70mm lens. A good quality polarizing filter can be a wonderful addition to your kit. If used correctly, they can remove reflections from any non-metallic surfaces, such as the reflections of wet leaves or harsh sunlight reflecting off the surface of a lake. This allows for more vibrance and deeper\/richer colors to prevail in your photography. It also reduces the amount of light reaching your image sensor and can help with blurring moving water when used with a tripod.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n