You’ve just invested in your new filming equipment and are planning your next outing to experiment with it? We’ve got you covered. Our travel experts have tested and reviewed thousands of products, so we know what works and what doesn’t. In order to avoid ending up with unusable footage because you didn’t pack the right lens or equipment, we will explain in this article everything you need to take with you!
- A camera bag
We don’t think about it often enough but the storage bag for your camera is essential! Remember to bring a bag that has compartments for your different lenses, battery charger, filters, etc.. A good camera bag should be waterproof, light, and remember to check the measurements so that you can take it with you wherever you go! A little extra: some bags offer special straps to hang your tripod, it’s really ideal.
- Different lenses
Lenses… it’s a chapter in itself. Depending on what you’re going to film, whether it’s a vlog, a cooking video, a travel video, or a wildlife video, you’ll have to bring the lenses you need. Preferably, I always take with me a wide-angle lens and another one a bit more macro for protracts and macro photography. All in all, plan a range of 15 to 80mm.
- A stabilizer
Stabilizers are a must. Whether it is for a trip, a corporate video, or a wedding video, they are essential to your equipment. Even if your camera or your lens already has an integrated stabilizer, it is preferable to have an external stabilizer in order to obtain the best results on camera. Remember to check out the different models before you buy one, as some have a weight limit that should not be exceeded.
- NG filters
Have you ever come back from a filming trip and realized that all your footage is over-exposed? Classic beginner’s mistake. To avoid this, and to make sure you get the best possible footage, even on an island where the sun is beating down, buy non-gradient filters.
