When you’re about to go on a holiday, do you make a list of things to pack? There are some obvious items which you’ll need – your passport, airline tickets, foreign currency – but you may want to give a little more thought to the hi-tech items which you’re putting in your luggage. These items can be the difference between an average holiday and one which will stay with you for a lifetime, but they also have a tendency to be fragile, heavy and expensive – all of which can be a problem when travelling from place to place. Here are some tips which will help you when packing your tech gear for your next vacation:
Of course, you need to document your travels. Bringing a camera is a must for any sort of vacation, but what sort of camera is best? A DSLR will give you the best quality and most features when taking photos or videos, but it’s a lot bulkier and heavier than point-and-shoot compact cameras, which can be an issue when packing your hand luggage. Portable HD video cameras are a good option for making home movies of your vacation, but their still-image quality usually isn’t especially stellar. A hybrid compact camera – which combines DSLR quality with a pocket-sized body – is probably the best option for most people. Check out cameras with Micro Four-Thirds or compact cameras like the Sony Nex5 or Lumix LX5 with interchangeable lenses.
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