1. Get a good case for around the camera. It's great protection from drops, bumps and even light rain. It also protects your camera when it is traveling or in a bag.2. Strap that doesn't say cannon or nikon, etc. This helps deter others from noticing your camera...sure they might see that you have a nice camera but labeling it as Nikon or Cannon says you have the best of the best. (Picture below!) 3. Good travel bag that doesn't look like a camera bag. I took a purse that worked well as a camera, bought it on Amazon. Most women carry some type of purse, so there is always a risk with carrying a purse, but I think having a separate camera bag and purse is asking for more trouble. (Picture below!) 4. Lens covers with attachment. There is nothing more annoying that having to hold your lens cap while taking pictures of monkeys! If you haven't spent the few extra dollars to get a lens cap that attached to your camera yet...do it. 5. Figure out what kind of pictures you want to take then choose the lenses to pack. I tried to pack light for my first trip and thought by leaving home my zoom lens it would save some space and that I wouldn't really need it. WRONG! I completely forgot about the birds in the trees, or monkeys far away, etc and I really wish I had it with me. So make sure to think about what you plan to do on your vacation and then pack your lenses. 6. Keep it out of the heat. Everyone knows the sun is bad for electronics so try to plan ahead when going to the beach or leaving the camera in a hot car. 7. If taking pictures near the ocean bring lens cleaner. I found that if it was windy at all the salt sprayed up from the ocean and got on my lens....make sure you bring lens cleaner with you if you plan to walk along the beach or take beach pictures! 8. Insurance. It is possible to find insurance for your camera with a personal item policy...I got insurance through State Farm so that if I accidentally damage my camera or it gets stolen I will still get something towards a replacement....this relieves a lot of stress. Hope you get some awesome pictures!
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