I see many photographers posting: “What is in my camera bag?”, so I thought I would add My Ultimate Camera Bag Checklist for Peru Travels for this blog. My trip was a month-long trip to Peru. I spent three and a half weeks in Cusco and six days in Lima. I traveled light on my trip to Peru; had my backpack with my tablet, camera and gear; and a carry-on suitcase.
My Ultimate Camera Bag Gear
- Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Tablet
- Adobe Lightroom
- SD Card Reader
- WD External Hard Drive (for backup)
- Sony A7iii Camera with SmallRig Cage Kit
- Two Lenses:
- Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 Zoom Lens
- Sony 14 mm f/1.8 GM Prime Lens
- Sony charger, 2 batteries, 2 SD Cards
- Camera cleaning accessories
- Benro Monopod, case, extra plate
- GoPro HERO 10
- GoPro Dual-battery charger, 4 batteries, 2 Micro SD Cards
- Gorilla Pod
- REI Backpack
- BESTEK International Electric Converter (3-outlets, 4 USB)
- Motorola Edge mobile phone (Android); added one-month international coverage.
- Gaia GPS App
- PhotoPill App
- Phone Charger, USB cables.
- Have Camera Insurance through membership in PPA – Professional Photographers of America.
- Business Cards
- U.S. Passport
My Workflow (photos)
- Copy the images from the camera SD card to my tablet in new folders by date.
- Add the new photos to Adobe Lightroom library in folders.
- Add Copyright info to all photos.
- Convert ARW raw files to DNG files.
- Copy the new folders to the External Hard Drive as backup.
- Format SD Cards for new day of shooting.
- Repeat daily…
Other Notes
Have a streamlined workflow for video: copy, backup, and format micro-SD card.
My go-to lens for the trip was the 24-105 mm Zoom Lens. This lens gave me a wide range to work with. At the same time, I do not like changing lenses during the day, so I ended up using this zoom lens most of the trip.
The BESTEK converter was a key device for charging my electronics. This converter has a plug for the 220 V in Peru and steps it down to 110 V for U.S. electronics. It comes with 3-outlets, and 4-USB ports. I was able to charge everything with this.
See our adventures on YouTube: @HBMaverick
“We will see YOU on the next adventure!”
