Travel Photography? Pick Your Best...

Photographs are an essential aspect of the travel experience and, with so many budding photographers in this community; I wanted to create awareness about the travel photography. Since I’m not a photographer, I did some research and consulted few renowned photographers and got some fabulous tips on how to pick the best camera (for any budget) for your travels.

- Manokriti Bedi

Getting great photos from our travel adventures is something all of us want, some want good pictures to put on their social sites whereas some need it for their blogs and some like to explore their skills. I know that when I started traveling, deciding what kind of camera to take along was a big decision. In the end, I went with a bulky digital DSLR (from the Canon mark II), and I’m pleased I did so, because it led me to becoming a full-time professional travel photographer. In my case, the investment cost and extra weight were the right decision for me — there was no such thing as mirror less when I started out! However, my choice certainly won’t be right for everyone. There’s a wide range of devices on the market that can take photos — everything from smart phones and point-and-shoots to mirror less cameras and those big, heavy DSLRs. You have to decide which is right for you.

There are six main types of camera to buy. I’ve put these in order of weight and complexity, from the lightest and least complicated to the heaviest and most complicated. There is a range of price points in each category, although generally, each category is on average more expensive than the previous.

• Smartphone: Smartphones are portable, and it is simple to edit pictures directly on the smartphone. Also it is easier to share them on social media networks, nothing more is required. They are, however, relatively restricted when it comes to zooming in and low-light photography.