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Steven Frischling, Photographer & Travel Strategist, FishFoto Worldwide, returns to Inside Digital Photo for a lively discussion with host Scott Sheppard about destination photography and holiday travel. Steven is most known for his blog "Flying with Fish" which is full of tips based on his first-hand experiences logging thousands of miles regularly as a photojournalist, corporate, and commercial photographer with offices and clients based in JFK-SFO-LHR-HKG. Steven gives some tips on how to save money traveling during the holidays, an overall update on changing travel rules and regulations, and most importantly how to pack and travel safely with your gear.Steven points out that many airlines have changed their carry-on allowances that can impact the size of your photo gear bag, and of course how much you can now carry with you. Don’t assume just because you traveled with a bag to your destination, that you will be able to easily return with it, many international airports are much stricter about weighing the items on check-in and may charge fees.

Steven also points out that the type of clothing you pack for your trip can help you manage your carry-on and other weight.For example, he owns a travel vest/jacket with many pockets and has had to move items out of his bag and carry on lenses, flashes, etc. on his body through security since there are less restrictions on what you can wear on your body.Steven suggests checking out the L.L. Bean collection as not only are they sturdy and travel ready but they also offer replacement guarantees which can save money in the long run. Currently his favorite gear bag is Andy Bigg’s new Gura Gear bag we discussed last week, and he shares some other bags which have withstood his road tests. Suggestions perfect for holiday gifts for your favorite traveling photographer.

For more information about Steven Frischling visit his website at: http://www.fishfotoworldwide.com/, his blog at: http://www.flyingwithfish.com, his corporate travel consulting site: http://www.thetravelstrategist.com/. If you want to experience his travel photo boot camps check out: http://www.comeflywithfish.com/

The McNamara Report on Inside Digital Photo with Michael J. McNamara
This week’s topic: Sony Cameras for Pro Photographers?

This week Mike breaks through the myths around whether Sony cameras are viable tools for professional photographers. Learn about their development efforts in this space, along with some history of their partnerships and R&D since the early 1980’s when they were behind the digital still video movement.

Mike explains that Sony is now offering several options for the pro photographer including the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A700, and explains some of the features and capabilities available at an attractive pricepoint. Mike also discusses their annual world photography awards accepting submissions through the end of this year. Find out more at: http://www.worldphotographyawards.org

Listen in on the McNamara Report segment or get more photo insights and analysis on a variety of topics from Mike McNamara at: http://www.mcnamarareport.com.

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Doug Murdoch, Designer & President, Think Tank Photo joins host Scott Sheppard with some tips about traveling with your camera gear. Think Tank Photo develops a range of camera bags specifically to meet the needs of the professional photographer. Working closely with a team of working photojournalists, and other shooters for the past four years the feedback they’ve received from the field testing have been incorporated in their line of carriers and transporters.

Doug discusses their latest addition launched at Photokina, the Shape Shifter Backpack. Unlike other photo backpacks, the Shape Shifter actually changes it’s depth allowing you to expand or contract the bag to snugly fit your camera bodies and lenses without taking up extra unnecessary space. This is critical for traveling on location, and through airports. The backpack is soft and flexible, fully padded with air pockets on your back making it comfortable to wear while working. It includes extension flaps that work with the Speed Belt enabling quick access to lens changes while shooting, acting as a harness that provides additional stability to the backpack. All Think Tank modular products are designed to work together and help you configure a solution completely customized to carry your favorite gear.

Doug also describes their Skin line of carriers, that are thin, and lightweight without heavy padding developed for times when you don’t need the extra weight especially critical while traveling. Most photographers cringe at the idea of checking their camera or lenses at any point during their travels. Think Tank’s lightweight solutions allow for configurations that hold equipment securely to your body or fit easily under the seat or in the overhead compartment.

For more information on their full line of products visit: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/

The McNamara Report on Inside Digital Photo with Michael J. McNamara
This week’s topic: Still shooters: Are you ready for video?

Today’s DSLRs are starting to add live video capture modes to their Live View modes. For example, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II : a Full frame 21.1MP camera with full 1080p HD video and sound (mono from camera, or stereo with optional mike via input jack). The Nikon D90: an APS-C sized sensor that can capture 720p video (with mono sound) in Motion JPEG format with the professional smoothness of 24 frames per second.

On both cameras, the sensor is much larger than those found on typical pro or amateur camcorder, helping to deliver higher image quality and exceptional low-noise still images, as well as high ISO capture and dramatic depth of field control during movie shooting. Capturing creative movie clips or the drama of life’s moving moments is further enhanced by the wide selection of incredibly sharp Canon and NIKKOR interchangeable lenses that are available, from fisheye to wide-angle to super-telephoto (and image stabilization works in video mode!) But is video capture a great feature on a DSLR, or just one more tool that will rarely get used? Listen in on the McNamara Report segment.
Read more insights and analysis from Mike McNamara on: http://www.mcnamarareport.com