These are the absolute necessary things that I carry with me that I believe can make a difference in coming home with the pictures you want or possibly coming home empty handed! Of course, there is the camera and the lenses, which are also a matter of discussion here in this post. But I believe two of the very most important extra items one must have is memory cards and batteries! Thus far, I have carried about 4 memory cards with me at all times - some say that even that is not enough, although I have a 64 gig card that has definitely handled all of my shoots thus far. I should get another 64 gig, in case this one fails, but I have three extra cards with less memory that I carry with me at all times. The new 64 gig is on my list for a next purchase.
I also carry two batteries with me - always. One full one in the camera and one full one in the case. Just recently, I have noticed that my secondary battery doesn't last near as long as it used to. Upon the second time it gave up faster than normal, I right away ordered two more back-up batteries that should arrive no later than Tuesday!
Here's a little break from all my chatter - I know how all of us photo people love pictures:
I was invited to bring some of my photos to a local "Small" town's art hop. They just asked for me to put up a few small prints as you see above. This is just a head's up. I had never attended any of their events prior, and naturally assumed that there would be at least some in attendance. The photo you see here was Thursday afternoon when I took the photos to the coffee shop. Today was the art hop, and I went to the coffee shop to be present for the event. Sadly, when I arrived, the shop appeared the same as you see in the above photo - and remained that way for the full 4 hours that I sat there. No, it wasn't because of my offering, there was just simply no attendance to any of the locations at this event. So, I'm just sharing my experience with you - be sure to do your homework on any event you're invited to participate in, prior to going to the work to make the display. No, I'm not angry, maybe a tad disappointed. BUT, I am glad for the experiencs and look at all the great prints I have now to frame and hang in my home!
Back to the gear discussion. A friend of mine just asked me earlier this morning what filters I use when he viewed my Facebook album of the Zoo animals. I answered him, "none." Then I heard nothing back from him. I don't know what kind of filters I should be using. Does anybody know? Some of my photos were taken outside - some in the sun, some in the shade. Also other photos were taken inside some of the buildings at the zoo. I'd sure like to know what kind of filters I should be looking for.
And now - to talk about lenses. I have a standard 35 to 55 and a 55 to 300 lens. Also a wide angle lens, a macro lens and a 50 mm lens. When I tell people which lenses I have, they say that I am pretty well covered. I'm not really sure - I'd love input on lenses.
Also, I have one flash to mount on my camera. I do believe I could use another one or two. Plus if I do any studio shooting, there are stationary lights I should get. Comments on all that?
I suppose this conversation could go on and on. Any input would be appreciated, and it would be nice to have a conversational thread going with this post. Hopefully to educate me and others who read this blog!
More tomorrow - we'll get back to photographing in tomorrow's talk.
Have a great day!
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