Outdoor Photography Gear You Need Before Your Next Trip
- Outdoor Photography Gear: GoShelter
- Outdoor Photography Gear: OctoPad Camera Mount
- Outdoor Photography Gear: Viltrox LED Light
- Outdoor Photography Gear: Azgoot 10-30X Spotting Scope
- Outdoor Photography Gear: Camera and Lens
- Additional Recommended Photography Gear
Regardless of your location or what season it is, outdoor photography is a fun and rewarding activity for all levels of photographers. Browse through our many articles on PhotographyTalk, covering ideas, tips, and skills you can develop for various aspects of outdoor photography.
Today, we will be investigating and analyzing some outdoor photography gear that will enable you to better use those new methods and the skills you’ve been honing. We have four effective photography gear items to present that will become virtually indispensable for your outdoor photography once you start using them.
Hang on to your safari hats; we’re going outside with some practical and handy outdoor photography gear!
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Outdoor Photography Gear: GoShelter
GoShelter hands-free canopy is our first outdoor photography gear item to show.
Let me start with what you don’t need to do with this photography gear protection equipment. You don’t have to mount it to the camera accessory shoe and worry about the stress on the top plate. You don’t have to stuff your camera into a bag and fumble around for the controls.
It’s a canopy you wear. It has shoulder straps and a waist belt to keep it attached to you even in moderate winds. Since you are within the canopy, nothing is attached to your camera, and all settings and controls are as open to use as without the GoShelter.
It folds up to a very compact size, much like a 5-in-1 reflector does, making it a simple task to bring with you. You will want to have it with you on a day hike or any other outdoor photography outing because of how quickly the weather can change. Every spot I’ve ever been to has a saying in common: “Don’t like the weather? Wait 15 minutes!”
In the above video, listen as some GoShelter users explain why they like this ingenious outdoor photography gear solution. Check out the other informative YouTube videos on the GoShelter channel.
Since outdoor photography can be almost any type of photography, from weddings and concerts to picnics and BBQs, sports events, or hiking and camping in the wilderness, GoShelter is going to be a part of your regular kit of outdoor photography gear.
Outdoor Photography Gear: OctoPad Camera Mount
OctoPad Camera Mount is the best way to use a tripod without having a tripod. OctoPad is a small, semi-rigid, weighted disk with a ¼”-20 post on the top and a non-slip pad underneath.
It normally comes with a ball head for the topside screw post, but you can add any other tripod head accessory to it, such as an extension arm and a fluid head. It is super versatile in how it can be set up and used.
The real reason for it being a must-have item of outdoor photography gear is its ability to stabilize a camera or hold accessories such as a light or microphone on almost any type of surface. Those surfaces can be angled up to 45 degrees, too, and the Octopad won’t budge.
You will love using this handy gadget when you are using long telephoto lenses, shooting low-angle photography, or trying any long-exposure photography, such as blurring a waterfall or capturing astrophotography.
Outdoor Photography Gear: Viltrox LED Light
Viltrox LED Light is useful when you need just the right amount of extra light. Macro photography and outdoor portraiture are two examples of when you might need a controllable extra light source in your outdoor photography gear.
This lightweight, portable LED light has adjustments for intensity and for color control, and it can be powered by a common rechargeable battery. It can fit on your camera or use it in conjunction with the OctoPad for added versatility.
Outdoor Photography Gear: Azgoot 10-30X Spotting Scope
Azgoot 10-30X Spotting Scope will let you scout out what’s around you. It is both more compact and more powerful than the most common outdoor use binoculars. A spotting scope lets you see details of what is in the distance, such as wildlife or the next scenic area.
This spotting scope fits your hand comfortably and the focusing knob is right at your fingertips. It’s compact enough to fit into a jacket pocket or in a small lens pouch. The attached hand strap and a rubberized eyepiece provide comfort and ease of use.
Outdoor Photography Gear: Camera and Lens
The camera and lens you already own are probably already excellent tools and will be the centerpiece of your outdoor photography gear kit. Interchange lens digital camera systems, such as the Olympus OM-D E-M1 mk II with Zuiko 12-200mm lens pictured above, are the go-to choice for many outdoor photography enthusiasts.
Add to your existing system the outdoor photography gear listed above for a complete setup that will make you as ready as you need to be for outdoor photography.
