if you wish to try your hand on shooting star trials you will need an intervalometer.  Looks like this. Make sure you get one that suits your camera model.  Some cameras may have this feature but it will be easier to set things up using an external intervalometer.  This is needed for star trails and timelapse photography.

Sufficient memory cards.  Each card should be at least 16 GB.

USB keys with large storage space to transfer or store your images to free up space on the memory cards.

If you are not travelling with a laptop, please come with an external Hard Drive so we can load and view on your HD via my laptop.

Extra Camera batteries and charger. 

Photography backpacks and should have a 'All Weather' protection option.  It is a sheet that is intergrated into the camera bag that easily slips off to cover the bag. Looks like this.  This protects the equipment if it rains or snows.

Polarizer filter.  Looks like this.  Make sure you get one that fits your lens.

Except for the sand dunes, photography conditions will not be harsh for your camera equipment.

Flashlights with a preference for those that be mounted over your head, leaving your hands free to handle equipment and walk freely in the dark.

• DSLR camera or a very high spec hybrid or mirrorless camera.
• Wide angle to normal zoom lens,  at least 24/70 mm on a full frame sensor, the equivalent on cropped (1.5x) sensors are 17 or 18-55mm.  Long tele zoom lens - 70/200mm (or longer) the equivalent on cropped sensors are 55-200mm.  Zooms like 28-300 (18-200/300 for 1.5x or 18-105/135 for 1.5x) will be fine for general photography.
• Highly recommended a fixed 24mm (about 17mm for cropped 1.5X) f2,8 or wider.   They will be indispensable if you plan on getting star trials, the Northern Lights (if we are lucky), time lapses and general landscapes.  Zooms are ok but you will have better results with fixed lenses for photographing the stars.
• Intervalometer.  arget="null" href="https://www.amazon.fr/Neewer-Télécommande-Filaire-Déclencheur-Distance/dp/B00UN04Q1G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520287662&sr=8-2&keywords=intervallometre+nikon" data-runtime-url="https://www.amazon.fr/Neewer-Télécommande-Filaire-Déclencheur-Distance/dp/B00UN04Q1G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520287662&sr=8-2&keywords=intervallometre+nikon">Looks like this. Make sure you get one that suits your camera model.  Some cameras may have this feature but it will be easier to set things up using an external intervalometer.  This is needed for star trails and timelapse photography.
• Sufficient memory cards.  Each card should be at least 16 GB.
• USB keys with large storage space to transfer or store your images to free up space on the memory cards.
• Extra Camera batteries, charger and socket adaptors.  
• Photography backpacks and should have a 'All Weather' protection option.  It is a sheet that is intergrated into the camera bag that easily slips off to cover the bag. 

• Laptop with the latest Lightroom and photoshop installed for editing and viewing.
• Fixed 24mm.
• A square graduated ND filter. Looks like this. (size should be larger than your camera lens).  There are workaround ways if you prefer not to invest in one.
• A light pollution filter can be useful (Not cheap...).  If you plan on shooting a lot of night photogrpahy in the future, this will be a good investment.
• A few extra lens and body caps incase you lose them along the way.
• While it is generally dry season, consider other alternatives to weather-proof and dust protection for your equipment
• An external flash unit.
• A basic camera cleaning kit.

Gran Canarai is mild and camera friendly (except sand dunes)

Must haves :

• A waterproof outer jacket in case we encounter rain.
• In the mountains and highlands temperatures can drop. Warm clothes are recommended.
• Good waterproof walking shoes.
• Sunglasses, sun screen and a hat.
• Beach and swimming wear.
• And that's it!  Needless to say, come prepared for extreme weather.

• Meals are good and affordable about €20-€25 for a good meal.  
• Most accommodations will have options of of a generous breakfast as well as dinner at affordable prices.
• Supermarkets can be found easily and you can stock up easily
• Tap water is not drinkable (maybe a slight taste of sulphur). 
• If you are prone to motion sickness, bring some motion sickness pills.  Roads can be winding 
• Googlemap sometimes get places wrong!

• Develop core photography competence.
• Understand landscape photography.
• Work with long exposures.
• Effective composition tips.
• Shoot great travel photographs.
• Manage challenging light situations and using available light.
• Other image editing & processing techniques of with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.