It’s time to get outside, flex your creative impulses and capture the coming season in all its glory.

Gear Guide for Nature Lovers

This winter, the great outdoors is beckoning us like never before. The only thing better than finding yourself amid nature’s bounty is having some great gear to capture the moment, bring it home and share it with others. We have a few suggestions.

Camera Bags for Outdoors

Not all camera bags are created equal. Some brands cater specifically to outdoor photographers, using lightweight but rugged materials designed to withstand whatever Mother Nature has in store for you on your travels.

Backpacks for outdoors

 

Lowepro Pro Tactic BP 450 AW II - Black

 

Shimoda Explore 40 Starter Kit - Blue Nights

 

Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L

 

Tenba Axis Tactical 32L Backpack

What to Look for When Choosing a Camera Bag
The type of camera bag you ultimately choose depends largely on the amount of gear you intend to carry and how you plan to use it. Make sure you have access to whatever you need, the moment you need it, and never miss a shot.

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Camera Straps

 

Peak Design SlideLITE Camera Strap

Slide Lite packs the unrivaled versatility of Slide into a smaller package, perfectly suited for mirrorless & light DSLR cameras


 

BlackRapid Curve Breathe Camera Strap

 

Peak Design Leash Camera Strap

 

Matin Leather Camera Grip-20 with stand

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Great on-the-go support

Take a load off and give your camera an extra measure of stability with a sturdy tripod or monopod. There’s something to suit every style of shooting, from those who like to travel light to those with heavy-duty projects in the works.

 

Benro Adventure Series 3 Aluminum 4 Section Monopod MAD38A


 

Benro Slim Travel Carbon Fibre Tripod Kit with N00 Head - FSL09CN00

 

Manfrotto Element Traveller Aluminum Tripod Kit Small Black 5-Section With Ball Head With ARCA-Style QR

 

Benro iFoto Series 1 Aluminum Tripod Kit with IB0 Head

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What to Look for in a Tripod for Photography
Tripods come in handy at the best of times, but they're even more essential when shooting outdoors where you're bound to encounter uneven terrain,​ unpredictable weather and fast-moving wildlife.

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Travel Tripods: Find the right one for your next adventure
Travel tripods are typically smaller and lighter than their conventional counterparts, but that doesn’t make them any less sturdy – and you don’t have to sacrifice useful features either.

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Tripods

 

Benro iFoto 2 Carbon Fibre Tripod Kit

 

Peak Design Travel Tripod - Carbon

 

Manfrotto Element Traveller Tripod Kit

 

MeFoto Roadtrip S Aluminium Tripod 

The reverse folding design allows it to be super compact for fitting inside cases or attaching to camera bags.


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Shop for lenses

A camera is only as good as the lens attached to it, and having an ample collection at your disposal extends your shooting versatility like nothing else. Shopping for a new lens is where the fun begins.

SHOP FOR LENSES

Lenses

 

Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 DG DN Sport Lens for E-Mount

 

Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM

 

Sony SEL FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II E-Mount Lens

 

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6 E ED VR Lens

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Lens Buying Guide – Photography Style – Which Lens Should I Use?
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Lens Storage and Protection

Whether in storage or transportation, some of your lenses deserve a bit of extra protection – we’ve got the perfect solution for that, too.

 

 

Tenba Tools Soft Lens Pouch 5" x 3.5"

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Lowepro Lens Case 9cm x 13cm

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Manfrotto E-702 PL Rain Cover

 

Matin Neoprene Lens Pouch 10.5 X16cm

Lens Filters for Great Photos!

A lens filter allows you to discard unwanted effects or add certain others right at the source. They’re also an affordable way to protect a lens and amplify your versatility as a photographer.

Clear/Protective Filters

A clear protective filter shields your lens from moisture and rain, scratches and abrasions, as well as flying debris.

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UV or Ultra-Violet Filters

Ideal for photography of expansive spaces like mountains and sweeping landscapes.

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Neutral Density (ND) Filters

A popular filter for outdoor photography, these filters are neutral grey and reduce the amount of light passing through the lens.  

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Graduated Filters 

Graduated filters are half clear and half coloured allowing you to position the filter so that only a part of your image is affected. 

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Accessory cases

 

Shimoda SD Card Wallet 

 

Tenba Tools Reload SD 9 Card Wallet

 

Pelican 0915 SD/Mini-SD Card Case

 

Tenba Tools Reload Universal Card Wallet

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Binoculars

 

Leica Trinovid-HD 10x42

 

Nikon 8x42 Monarch M5 Binocular (Black)

 

Leica Monovid 8X20 Monocular w/ Case

 

Nikon 8x42 Monarch M7 Binocular (Black)

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Capture the action

Say goodbye to bumpy, blurry handheld shots and capture the action with seamlessly stabilized smoothness every time. Pocketable portability means you can take them on all your adventures.

 

DJI OM5 - Sunset White

 

Zhiyun Smooth-X Smartphone Stabilizer Essential Combo Grey

 

GoPro HERO10 Black

 

DJI RSC2 Gimbal Stabilizer (Ronin Series)

More great ways to get creative this season

From streaming live video to podcasting and printing, we have curated some really great products to help get your creative vision on track this summer.

Vistek Gift Card

A Vistek Gift Card is a great way to make sure they get just the gift they want.

Vistek Deals Center

Great Deals on Overstock, Open Box, Demos and Pre Owned Gear. Vistek guarantees all used equipment for 90 days, so you can purchase with confidence.

Trade-in Trade-up

Trade in the gear you have, into the gear you want. When you upgrade your equipment, pay tax only on the amount after your trade-in value is deducted!

Student Pricing

You earn top marks by securing exclusive low pricing on Student Deals, everything from cameras and lenses to lighting and other essentials.