kenabr Loc: S.E.Wisconsin

Go wide angle and do use a tripod. When I was there with a photo workshop (Jack Graham)
the guide held back the point and shoot crowd so we could set up our tripods and get the shot. I don't know if your going as an individual without a group how much trouble you could have getting a clear shot.

wattsimages

There is dust in these canyons, but not as bad as you might think. Photos taken with light beams picking up the dust are usually created by the guide throwing sand into the air. you will not need to cover your camera, but I would recommend limiting your lens changes. As others have already suggested, I would go with wide-angle and tripod.

Also, go at night!!! I have a fantastic guide several times, Lionel Bigthumb, he can get you in the canyon at night. Just remember a sturdy tripod, and cable release.
https://www.navajoantelopecanyon.com/tours.html

He can get you into several other canyons that are less traveled like Rattlesnake Canyon, and owl Canyon. I can't recommend him highly enough.

goraggio

Use the widest, fastest lens you have. Wide is more important than fast.
DO NOT plan to switch lenses in Upper Antelope and try not to in Lower.
Use a tripod and cable release or at least self timer.
Bring a "puffer" to keep your lens clean. Very important.
Think about HDR. There is a lot of contrast.
There is a tendency to be rushed particularly if there are a lot of people (Upper).
Try to take the time to get THE shot, not a lot of shots.
Try to go mid day.
Have fun.

plessner Loc: North Dakota

I was lucky enough to have Lionel for a daytime and a night time tour--he is the best!
someone did say he isn't doing the tours anymore--not sure if true of not

plessner Loc: North Dakota

I took these just to show what a crazy circus it is in there!

Camera buyer Loc: Las Vegas

A few of my shots at Antelope Canyon. The movement of the Sun, coming through the slot, changes the scene. You need to be there a few hours.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Like the others have said, go as wide angle and as fast as possible. If you want beams of light, go on the more expensive photographic tour. If you go on one of the other tours, I would actually forget about the tripod. The non-photographic tours can get crowded and dangerous for cameras on tripods. On our tour, a near teen aged child knocked over a tripod and it was a close call with the canyon wall. And everyone that had a tripod had trouble setting it up with all the other tripods, took only one or two shots, and then had to grab everything to run after the group to the next spot.That is not conducive to either good photography or truely enjoying the canyon. I took my tripod and never used it once for that very reason. And there are areas in the canyon that are dark such that the lense has to be faster than f3.5 for handholding. Also, I have heard that the Lower Antelope Canyon is nearly as spectacular and much less crowded.

steve49 Loc: massachusetts

Great help. beautiful shots. Very exciting location. Ill definitely go on the photographers tour.
Thanks to all.

Ill put some photos up after the trip.

I just retired, recently returned from a trip to italy and am planning my next few adventures

RichardE Loc: California

Just got back fro Upper & Lower Antelope Canyon. There is a photo tour but everyone else is there at the same time. If not on Photo tour, no tripods or monopods allowed. During the tour, we passed two photo tours; interrupting their photo shots. We were told to hold back a few times for the 'tripoders' to finish. All in all, I got some great shots with my f2.8, 17-50 (really a 25.5-75) Sigma. Not much dust. Just very,very crowded. there are two tour groups sending people into the slot canyons. This was a highlight of our Grand Canyon, Page, and Sedona 9 day trip. Sorry I have not responded sooner, but with stomach poisoning in Page and getting my MAC fixed, this is the first time I saw this post. Also, di not forget Horseshoe Bend; a fantastic view. Crowded but bearable for photos (do take a tripod). It is 1.6 miles RT, uphill and downhill. Just take your time. And as always, take more than enough water with you. (Grand Canyon was the only area that had plenty of water fill-up spots.)

I hope this helps.

RichardE Loc: California

Another note or two:
The guide was very knowledgeable on most camera settings if you are having trouble and slowing the group down.
He also points out all the best photo opportunities and waits for all to get a shot that wants one.

steve49 Loc: massachusetts

Thanks richard.
Very helpful.
I'm thking of taking the photo tour.