Travel Camera Kit: What I Take With Me On My Travels
In this blog, I’m sharing with you the camera kit I took with me on my four-month trip to Asia. I won’t go into detail about the obvious things, such as the SD card and batteries. I’m not setting out to make a definitive statement about what constitutes the perfect camera kit, as we all know that tastes vary when it comes to camera equipment. My aim is simply to share my experience with you and perhaps inspire you.
The colours in this image are straight out of the camera using a Fujifilm film recipe. I simply increased the exposure in Lightroom, but you could also do this using the camera’s exposure compensation dial.
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The Cameras I Use - Fujifilm X100VI & iPhone 15 Pro
For me, it’s important that my camera doesn’t get in the way whilst I’m travelling and that I carry it with me as often as possible. After all, the more you carry your camera with you, the more photos you can take. I also don’t want to have to worry too much about which lens to take with me and which one to attach to the camera. That’s why I needed a camera that met these criterias, and I’ve found it in the Fujifilm X100VI. The camera has a fixed focal length lens of 23mm (35mm full-frame equivalent) and weighs just 512g including the battery and SD card, which is why I think it’s ideal for travelling. Thanks to its size and weight, the Fujifilm X100VI can easily be carried with you all day long.
My second camera is the iPhone 15 Pro, because, as we all know, the best camera is the one you always have with you. The iPhone 15 Pro goes everywhere with me and is also less conspicuous than a mirrorless camera. The newer iPhones deliver superb image quality these days and now that you can shoot in RAW with them too, there’s nothing to hold your creativity back. During my four-month trip around Asia, I took a surprising number of photos with my iPhone and I don’t think anyone noticed.
The Bag I Use - Bellroy Venture Sling 2.5l
In case I ever need to pack away or transport the camera, I have a waterproof Bellroy Venture Sling 2.5l. As well as the camera, I can also stow a battery, power bank, sunglasses or wallet in it. However, space is very limited once the camera is in the bag.
In the image above you can see, that the Fujifilm X100VI fits into the Bellroy Venture Sling 2.5l together with a Power Bank. There’s still space for other accessories.
The Tripod I Use - ULANZI MT-73 Mini Camera Tripod
This tripod is a perfect match for the Fujifilm X100VI. It’s small and weighs next to nothing, which makes it ideal for travelling with the Fujifilm X100VI without being a burden. However, I wouldn’t recommend this tripod for a larger camera with a lens attached. I’ve rarely needed the tripod so far, but as it’s so small and light, I don’t mind packing it in anyway.
The Power Bank I Use - Anker Nano Power Bank
This Anker power bank is worth its weight in gold. It’s small enough to fit into the Bellroy Venture Sling 2.5l alongside the camera and has enough capacity to charge both a mobile phone and a camera.
My Take On My Travel Camera Kit
In conclusion, I can say that I am very happy with my travel camera kit. The minimalist setup allows me to travel as lightly as possible without the kit becoming a burden. It also always depends on the sort of photos or content you want to create. For example, you’ll take completely different photos with a camera paired with a 70–200mm zoom lens than you would with a 23mm (35mm full-frame equivalent) fixed-focal-length lens. That’s why the question of the ultimate travel camera kit can never be answered, as every photographer’s needs will always be different. However, if you simply want to document your travels, the Fujifilm X100VI is ideal for this, especially when used in combination with the lovely film recipes available from Fujifilm. Ultimately, in my opinion, the camera’s advantages outweigh its disadvantages for the sort of photos I want to take whilst on holiday.
This picture is straight out of the Fujifilm X100VI without editing in Lightroom.