Essential Gear For Landscape Photography
As a landscape photographer, choosing gear is important. It is not the be-all and end-all. Experiences, education and getting out into the field is always going to be a better investment than having the latest, greatest and most expensive equipment.
But, in order to achieve the best results and sharpest photos, I recommend having the following gear that I believe is essential for every landscape photographer. For the very most part I will not be discussing specific brands of equipment. Just the essential gear that you will need to get results out in the field.
(1) Camera
Obviously, having a quality camera is essential for landscape photography.
(2) LENSES
The two essential lenses are a main lens (usually 24-70mm) and a wide-angle lens. Do not underestimate the necessity for a wide-angle. I actually shot without one or the first few years before I realized how much I needed one. I have never looked back since.
Obviously, having a having a wide-range of lenses for any situation is optimal. I have a lenses that cover from 16mm all the way through 600mm for any situation. Then there is the macro lens for close-ups of nature.
(3) STURDY TRIPOD
Do NOT, and I repeat DO NOT purchase a cheap tripod. This is one piece of gear that is so important to emphasize quality. Your images will be much sharper with a good, sturdy tripod.
(4) BALL-HEAD
Obviously, having a quality camera is essential for landscape photography.
(5) REMOTE CABLE RELEASE
Obviously, having a quality camera is essential for landscape photography.
(6) FILTER #1: CIRCULAR POLARIZER
Obviously, having a quality camera is essential for landscape photography.
(7) FILTER #2: GRADUATED ND FILTER
Obviously, having a quality camera is essential for landscape photography.
(8) FILTER #3: ND FILTER
Obviously, having a quality camera is essential for landscape photography.
(9) MULTIPLE MEMORY CARDS
Obviously, having a quality camera is essential for landscape photography.
(10) EXTRA BATTERIES
Obviously, having a quality camera is essential for landscape photography.
(11) LENS CLEANER
Obviously, having a quality camera is essential for landscape photography.
(12) HEADLAMP
Obviously, having a quality camera is essential for landscape photography.
(13) BACKPACK
