Toxdoc8

I am going to go to Antartica in Feb And wonder what types of photography equipment I should take. Any constructive advice would be appreciated.

eurobird Loc: uk

A camera will be a good start,just kidding have a great trip and keep warm.

Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

Aside from the issues of what type of photographs you'll be taking, there are other issues when planning such an adventure. You'll be at the distant end of a long supply chain. If you need to replace a critical item you're out of commission! Have a good strategy for the failure of every item you use.

You'll want two cameras. But you really want two cameras that use all the same accessories too. The same battery, for example. And you want to have two battery chargers, plus extra cables, extra cards, lenses that have overlapping ranges, and that sort of thing.

With every item you'll need to consider the most effective solution for that item to turn up defective.

The famous cold weather is of no significance, as you won't see it! You'll see a lot of cool damp weather. Take enough small ZipLoc bags to store literally every item you have in a separate bag. Your main bag should be full of ZipLoc bags! But in addition to that you want a good supply of "kitchen size" plastic trash bags. Those, not ZipLoc bags, are what you want for your camera when you are outdoors in a boat or in drizzly weather, and any time you go from a cool environment to a warm environment. (Be a nice guy, take so many plastic bags that you can give a few away to help others.)

I would want at least one, if not two, laptops. And at least two if not three USB 3.0 external drives for storage. And at least twice as many memory cards as you'd think necessary, and certainly more than one card reader too.

Bobbee

Maybe a coat and hand warmers.

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Take a couple of small ones like the SX50 with lots of batteries and sd cards just in case. We will be waiting for your shots.

Toxdoc8

Thank you for all your kind and helpful comments

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

AntarCtica

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I see you're from Alaska, so I guess you know. Doubling up on equipment sounds like a good idea, up to a point. I like the idea of all the plastic bags.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Weather sealed lenses and body.

ralphc4176 Loc: Conyers, GA

Don't forget a circular polarizer for each lens you take along. There will be a huge amount of glare, with all the water and ice and snow you'll see there--it may even reach the level of veiling luminance.

windshoppe Loc: Arizona

Took that trip a few years ago. One of the most important items is a way to protect your camera in the Zodiacs. You'll spend a lot of time in them and at times it will be choppy. A waterproof bag for the camera is essential. I took the usual assortment of lenses along with a backup body, but fully 95% of my shots were with my 24-105 lens. Have a wonderful trip!

Basil Loc: New Mexico

A neutral density filter would come in handy.

bgtmd Loc: San Angelo, TX

Remember white snow and icebergs are+1to +2 ev to not be gray.

Ralloh Loc: Ohio

Wow, two cameras, two battery charges, two laptops, three external hard drives. By the time I would buy all that stuff I would not be able to afford the trip. I think I would just stay home.

gemlenz Loc: Gilbert Arizona

Practice your white balance settings in white out conditions.