What kind of camera to use for your trip?
There are there distinct options available to the traveler: SLR, Compact digital or a video Camcorder.
If you want crisp, beautiful photos to tantalize you eye with details get a D-SLR. This new technology has come down in price to compete with regular digital cameras.
These days something like a Nikon D60 with a VR lens is down to $650. If you want to take great photos, than spend a little more on your camera and buy a D-SLR. Canon and Pentax also make great D-SLRS.
D-SLR take digital photos will Digital Cameras take digital images!
A .jpg taken with a SLR will much easier to digital correct or enhance with PhotoShop or ACDC editor becasue the image will be much high quality.
However, SLR’s are heavy, especially when you add extra lenses such as a wide angel or zoom, it will weigh around 3 lbs. The quality and performance can not compare to regular digitals though. SLR’s are also good with battery life taking 500 or more shots with one battery! This makes them ideal for trekking or excursions.
If your getting a Nikon you will need lenses may i suggest 50mm prime and 12-24 Wide angle. The new 18-200VR is one of the best options, it's light weight and the only lense you will probably need.
Mini cybershots are so small they can fit in your front pocket. This is a feature that traveler can not deny. Keep in mind the photo quality may not be so great, but who cares?it got built in video too!
A video camerea, camcorder can be very enjoyable to travel with because it will capture sound as well motion. India has some amazing things happening! Keep in mind to carry extra memory or data bank. You will ahve fun posting your vids on yourube when you get home!
That's it i won't recommend any of the mid range digital camera, they just can't compare to D-SLR like Nikon D60. If you don't want the weight go with compact, it's so small! And if you prefer video (and why not?) get a camcorder with SD memory and upload to your Photo Storage Device.
TIP: Memory: these days a 8g SD card is around $80. This should more plenty for the average traveler. If you want more you can get a portable hard drive with OTG interface. This allows you to up load photos or video to the hard drive usually with 4 AA batteries. No computer is needed.
If you want a good portable tripod check out the Toby Gorrilla,,,this is a light weight tripod that has threewire arms. You wrap the arms around a tree or poll or even a chair. The are three models, make sure you get the one that is for your size of camera.
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