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\n\nDon\u2019t be changing lenses on the streets of a foreign city. If you\u2019re going to be roaming unfamiliar places and seeing strange sights with a camera in hand, you want to have a shooting set-up that means you won\u2019t be fumbling around with gear. If you\u2019ve got an interchangeable lens camera, then this means investing in a good all-purpose zoom lens \u2013 something like an 18-135mm, or even an 18-300mm if you can afford it. If you\u2019re shopping for a camera then consider a travel compact \u2013 something like the Panasonic TZ70 (pictured) is designed for exactly this purpose, sporting a 24-720mm equivalent lens.<\/p>\n
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\nNothing says \u2018tourist\u2019 like the camera dangling around the neck, and it\u2019s not even the safest or most efficient way of keeping a camera at the ready. Invest in something like the Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap, which allows you to keep your camera always on hand, literally, and without ever compromising its safety – and reaction speed can definitely be a key to better shots.<\/p>\n
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\nInsurance is a no-brainer, but still worth mentioning. Even if you\u2019re the conscientious sort and have all your insurance documents printed, you should still plan for the worst. Think battery breakage. Think card corruption. Think about leaning too close to that water feature at the airport just before you get your flight home and your camera somehow tumbling in, taking your cards with it. A wi-fi enabled hard drive like those made by Western Digital (pictured) is a great way to back up on the go.<\/p>\n
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\nWhether you\u2019re hopping around on the Paris metro or navigating the Rio favelas, it pays to research it beforehand. If you\u2019re heading to a city, read up on how the transit system works \u2013 simply Googling \u2018how to use public transit in [city]\u2019 should sort you out. If you\u2019re in more of a rural or secluded environment, do some sensible research on how to navigate and what kind of clothing is appropriate for the time of year.<\/p>\n
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\nThis is one that many photographers, comfortable behind several inches of glass and plastic, tend to neglect, but it\u2019s one of the best and most time-honoured ways to get to know a place. Talk to people who live in the area. You\u2019ll often find that people are surprisingly friendly and up for a chat, and striking up a conversation can lead you in all sorts of unexpected directions. You might find an event you didn\u2019t know was happening (like an impromptu street dance I stumbled upon recently) or a little out of the way street that hasn\u2019t yet made it to the guide books. Above all, you might find a good person to have a beer with when you\u2019re done shooting.<\/p>\n
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\nThis can be a good way to get out of your comfort zone and try something new and creative. Get out of the standard photographer\u2019s pose, hold your camera low (with wrist strap firmly in place) and start clicking away without looking. See what you discover, what fresh new angles you create and what different perspectives you make on a scene.<\/p>\n
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\nStay with us here. We all like going away to take photos. But that doesn\u2019t mean you need to spend every second with your eye glued to the viewfinder and your finger hovering over the shutter. Travel is an experience to enjoy, and it\u2019s always worth taking some time to savour the singular experience you\u2019re having. So if you\u2019ve been shooting for a while, stop at a caf\u00e9 with a book for a while, or just stroll down a street without thinking about framing and exposure. You\u2019ve earned it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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