Get Your Camera Vacation Ready! – Get ready to capture summer memories. For many, taking a vacation means breaking out your camera and lenses. Is your gear as travel-ready as you? Make sure you’re comfortable with your camera before you leave – stop by and bring your camera and we’ll give you a refresher on your camera!
Read more to check out all of our tips to make sure your camera and gear are travel ready!
Get Your Camera Vacation Ready!
Check Your Camera Gear
Has it been a while since you’ve used your camera? Need a refresher before you head out? Stop by and bring your camera along! We’d be more than happy to help you check out your gear and make sure it’s vacation ready! We’ll help you go over your gear to make sure everything is ready to go – and help you get your settings ready to go!
Clean Your Gear
When was the last time you had your sensor cleaned? If it’s been a while – it’s a good idea to get your sensor cleaned before your next trip. Over time, sensors get dirty and dust accumulates – to the point where it becomes visible in your images.
We offer in-store sensor cleaning services – please allow 2-3 days for turnaround time.
Click here to learn more about our sensor cleaning services.
For the exterior of your camera and lenses, make sure you pack a microfiber cloth and lens cleaning solution.
Pack Your Bag
Once your gear is ready to go – it’s time to pack your camera bag! Think about what you need to bring, and consider where you’re traveling and what you plan on photographing. Do you need to bring more than one lens or do you need to travel light on your trip?
Tip: Start with an empty camera bag. Pack in each item, starting with your camera and lenses, followed by your accessories.
Travel Packing List
Use this list to get you started on making sure you have all the gear you need for your trip:
- Camera
- Lens or lenses
- Lens caps
- Battery (and at least one spare!)
- Battery charger / international adapter if you’re traveling abroad
- Memory cards (always bring more than you think you’ll need!)
- Filters
- Tripod or monopod
- Cleaning cloth / cleaning kit
- Rain sleeves
- Card Reader / External hard drive – if you plan on going through your images on your trip!
- Flashlight – always helpful to have in your bag
- Waterproof / action camera