Less is more!
I don’t want to make everything about gear – photography comes first – but you can’t get to your creative vision and do
Each piece of equipment is a tool and has a job (or multiple jobs). They’re not just pretty objects to adorn a shelf, and I think that’s a great way to approach gear acquisition.
For me, it’s all about minimalist photography gear.
- A compromise between size, weight, and image quality; cameras that I can travel with and get great images.
- Cameras that are easy to operate and make me feel like a photographer instead of a camera technician.
- They need to help me blend in, not give people the impression I’m a wealthy photographer (cause I’m not), and not intimidate the people whom I place in front of my lens.
Fujifilm fits the bill perfectly for me, and here’s what I mix & match depending on the job.
Minimalist Travel Photography Articles
About mirrorless cameras
- Comparing Different Brands of Mirrorless Cameras & What They Offer
- The Best Mirrorless Cameras Under $500
- Full Frame vs APS-C Cameras for Travel Photography: Does it Matter?
- Advantages of Mirrorless Cameras vs. DSLRs
- Disadvantages of Mirrorless Cameras
- Sony or Fujifilm Mirrorless: Which Brand is Better?
- How to Choose the Right Travel Camera: Looking at the Big Picture
- 2018’s Best Travel Cameras Under $500
- First Thoughts Backpacking with a Mirrorless Camera
Lightweight travel with your camera
- Travel Photography Without a Laptop
- How Do You Choose Between a Shoulder Bag or Backpack?
- Five Brands for the Best Travel Camera Bags
- Reviewing the Peak Design Hand Clutch
- Reviewing MindShift Gear’s SidePath Travel Camera Backpack
- Reviewing MindShift Gear’s BackLight 26L Travel Camera Backpack
- Peak Design Slide and Peak Design Capture Clip Review
- Think Tank Photo’s Hubba Hubba Hiney Camera Bag Review
- Review of the Think Tank Retrospective Bags
Fujifilm X Mirrorless Specific
- Fujifilm X Camera Comparison
- Fujifilm Settings for Travel Photography
- Using Fujifilm’s In-Camera RAW Converter
- How to Use the Q Button in Shooting Mode
- Using Fujifilm’s Film Simulation Bracket
- Fujifilm Dynamic Range vs Dynamic Range Priority
- How to Use Fujifilm’s Highlights and Shadow Tones
- Fujifilm Manual Focus Assist Modes
- Making Custom Settings in Fujifilm Cameras
- Fujifilm’s Awesome Film Simulations
- The Case for the Fujifilm 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 as Your Only Adventure Lens
- New Features in the X-T3 & X-T30
- Comparing Differences Between the X-T3 and X-T30
- Fujifilm’s Firmware Update Philosophy “Kaizen” & the X-T2 Update
- Fujifilm X AUTO ISO Settings
- The X-E3 IS for Pros, and I Want One
- Essential X-T2 Accessories
- Fujifilm X-T100 Announcement
- Expanding Dynamic Range: How to use Fujifilm’s D-Rng Setting
- My First Outing with Fujifilm Mirrorless Cameras: Yosemite
- Capture One Partners with Fujifilm
- Fujifilm X-T30 Travel Setup
- Fujifilm X-T100 Travel Setup
- Fujifilm Lens Abbreviations
Minimalist Travel Photography Tips
- Six Easy Travel Photography Tips for Beginners
- Photography Apps: PhotoPills vs TPE
- Using the Zone System with Mirrorless Cameras
- The Case for Manual Kelvin White Balance
- Using your Camera Histogram for Proper Exposure
- Disadvantages of Electronic Silent Shutters
- Ideas for Giving Yourself Photography Assignments
- Treating Your Memory Cards Like Film
- Do You Shoot JPEG, RAW, or Both with Travel Photography?
- What is Extended ISO and How is it Different from Native ISO?
- Phase Detection vs Contrast Detection Autofocus
- Expanding Dynamic Range: How to use Fujifilm’s D-Rng Setting
- Understanding Flash Guide Numbers
- The Inverse Square Law for Dummies
- Five Lightweight Backpacking Tips for Photographers
- The Top Five Photography Podcasts That Will Make You a Better Photographer
- Winter Photography Tips
- Geotagging Photos in Lightroom with a Handheld GPS
- Why You Should Program & Use Back Button Focus
- How to Use Geodetics on The Photographer’s Ephemeris
- Why You Should Take Advantage of Custom Camera Modes
- Predicting Sunrise & Sunset Quality with Skyfire and SunsetWx
- Including People in Your Travel Photography
- Extending Your Camera Battery on the Trail
- Understanding Exposure Compensation
- Techniques for Waterproofing your Camera
- Three Ways to Correct White Balance
- How to Choose the Right Memory Card
- Why Lightroom is Better than Capture One for Travel Photographers
Minimalist photography kit
- Should you upgrade or is the old camera good enough?
- Breaking the Ice with the INSTAX Portable Printer
- The Five Best Lightweight Travel Tripods
- Essential Landscape Photography Apps for Outdoor Photographers
- Making a Basic Travel Flash Photography Kit for Under $200
- MeFOTO Travel Tripod Comparison
- Essential Camera Bag Equipment for a Minimalist Travel Photographer
- Portable Battery Pack Review: Anker PowerCore 20100
- Review of the Goal Zero Nomad 7 Travel Solar Charger
General Minimalist Travel & Ultralight Backpacking Tips
- Lightweight Backpacking Gear Resources Page
- Pimsleur vs Rosetta Stone: Language Learning Program Comparison
- The Best GPS Hiking App: Gaia GPS Review
- Best Ultralight Backpacking Tents (Updated)
- Ten Essential Pieces of Survival Gear
- REI Dash 2 Lightweight Tent Review
- Lightweight Water Purification Methods
- My Favorite Ultralight Backpack: The Gossamer Gear Mariposa
- Backpacking with an Esbit Stove
- SPOT vs DeLorme Satellite Messenger Comparison (Updated)
Travel Aerial Photography & Drones
- The Ten Most Missed Questions on my FAA Part 107 Practice Test
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Test-Taking Tips for Higher Scores
- How to Use LAANC for Recreational Drone Pilots
- Important FAA Changes for Recreational Drone Pilots, May 2019
- Understanding & Unlocking DJI’s Fly Safe Geofencing System
- Should you upgrade to the Mavic 2 Pro or the Mavic Zoom, and what are the differences?
- Backpacking with the Mavic Air
- The Mavic Air is a Great Travel Drone, But I Still Think The Mavic Pro is Better
- How to Increase the Visibility of the Mavic Air
- Mavic Air Announcement
- Rules for Flying a Drone in Lake Tahoe
- Rules for Flying a Drone in National Parks, Wilderness, and National Forests
- What to Look For in the Best Travel Drone