Sony NEX-5: The Perfect Travel Camera
I’m not a professional photographer, but, like many, I am a dedicated amateur. Like most dedicated amateurs out there, I have a full-time career that helps support my photography habit. Luckily for me, I have the advantage in my everyday career to travel, both domestically and internationally. I don’t always have the space or weight to bring along my full DSLR and lenses with me on business trips.
I have heard time and time again that the best way to improve your photography is by shooting more. The number one way to take more pictures is to always carry your camera with you. While most phones today can take pictures, camera phones do not have the option to control the more technical aspects of your photography, which leaves three other options: 1) A point-and-shoot pocket camera; 2) Carry your DSLR camera everywhere you go; or 3) an electronic view interchangeable lens (EVIIL) camera.
The Photographer’s Bucket List
Feeling Free, originally uploaded by Craig Damlo.
I'm not sure if I have a photography "bucket list," but, if I did, the shot above would have been on it. I'm not sure what else would be on my list, and I'm also not sure if it's important to have a list written down. The real importance of the bucket list is to keep me out shooting and looking for "that shot."
Rich Dogs Breathe Easy
From my in-depth study of modern society—through TV reality shows—I know that it's the children of the rich that live the easiest lives with the most comfort. And now their pets get the safest travel (they are already getting the most luxurious travel). I've talked here about Pet Airways and asked if pets get oxygen in the event of the loss of cabin pressure, and they didn't. Now 4 Paws Aviation is offering supplemental oxygen hoods for dogs; well, dogs that fly on private jets anyway! These hoods still won't help my dogs who are down in the cargo area because you can only carry this onto a private jet at this point. Then, you would need to don it on the dog (after you have donned your own mask first) after a loss of cabin pressure. I've only flown with my dogs once in the cargo hold, but I still wish there was some way of ensuring that they would be able to continue to breathe in the event of a loss of cabin pressure.
Tourist Travel Photography
I've seen lots of books and blog posts and the what not about how to do travel photography: where to go, when to go, and what equipment to bring. I've also seen all the information on how to make a proud mom/dad a better photographer by capturing family occasions and trips. All this is great information, but what about those of us amateurs who travel not just to photograph and those of us who travel with nonphotographers? Or what about when we are on a business trip and have limited time, equipment, and choices? So, this is a call and an announcement! If you know of the type of information I am looking for, let me know; I'll also try to share my experiences and tips as I get them while I do my style of photography and travel.
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