ADD NON-TECHNICAL ACCESSORIES

Cameras and lenses are not the only considerations. Invest in these professional kitbag staples

PHOTOGRAPHER’S JACKET

these wearable essentials provide protection from the elements, but also offer a surprising amount of extra storage capacity for lens caps, filters and batteries. they offer a means of transporting additional kit outside of the standard baggage allowances of many airlines.

RAIN COVER

nature photography by definition involves a lot of outdoor shooting. rain covers are used to protect cameras and longer lenses from inclement weather, allowing the photographer to continue making images in all conditions – especially applicable in tropical climates or when shooting in spring or autumn.

BEANBAGS

While tripods and monopods are useful, they add considerable weight to a kitbag. Furthermore, they can be prohibitive when working close to ground level, when an exceptionally low perspective is desirable. Beanbags provide portable and rapid camera support, which can be shaped to accept any equipment.

BINOCULARS

For more elusive subjects, binoculars are a solution for spotting these in a complex environment and previsualising the final composition. high-powered binoculars can often be sourced on the high street for relatively little expense, although professional models, with greater optical performance, demand a higher price.