Adventure Canada cruises always offer spectacular photo opportunities. However, it’s important to bring the right balance of photographic gear. Nikon ambassador Kristian Bogner offers his tips on what to pack on your Adventure Canada trip:

“As a pro photographer,” says Bogner, “I bring at least three camera bodies and an assortment of lenses ranging from fisheye and 14mm wide-angle to at least 600mm.  I would also bring some adventure cameras like Nikon’s new Keymission 360 waterproof camera to capture video.

“For many people, this is way too much weight to bring. For those people, I recommend a camera like the new Nikon D7500, which has great high ISO capability, fast focusing, DX crop factor to extend the zoom of lens choices, great video and a lot more.

“Another more compact camera I would recommend is the COOLPIX P900 with a huge zoom range from 24-2000mm equivalent. Last year, people with this camera got some wonderful up-close polar bear, whale, and bird shots [on Adventure Canada trips].

“Whatever you choose for a main camera, make sure you are familiar with it and it feels good to you. I recommend taking a wider lens for shooting icebergs, villages and interesting trips to shore and a long telephoto lens for capturing wildlife, birds, and icebergs up close.

“I also recommend bringing a backup camera just in case. It can be a smaller, less expensive camera or even a good cell phone, but make sure you have a backup option just in case something happens to your main.

“You may also consider bringing an adventure camera like Nikon’s new Keymission 360 or Keymission 170. They are waterproof and shockproof and are great for capturing immersive videos and stills on hikes, in the Zodiac and more. You can check out a 360 video I just did with some recent adventures here.”

And check out the rest of Bogner’s photos tips here.