旅遊帶什麼相機好？可以試試「機不過三」
What’s the Best Camera for Travel? Consider “Three Devices Rule”
旅遊時帶什麼相機最好呢？有人會建議，帶手機就好；有人會說，大三元全帶著；也有人會說，旅遊變焦鏡一鏡到底。其實我自己也常在旅遊前，花很多時間作抉擇，這篇希望能把我思考的幾個重點整理出來，幫助大家更快做決定。
When it comes to traveling, what camera should you bring along? Some suggest using just a smartphone, others advocate for a full set of lenses, while some stand by a single lens for the entire trip. Even I spend considerable time contemplating this before each trip. This piece aims to condense my thoughts into key points to help you make faster decisions.
1.旅遊的目的
首先最重要的是釐清這趟旅行的目的。有些人旅行是為了拍到美照，所以會盡量全副武裝；有些人是去工作，必須拍到商業用照片，所以再多再重的器材都會帶著。而絕大多數人，是為了放鬆身心而旅遊，為了記錄旅途中開心、驚奇的畫面，那麼相機不該成為旅遊的負擔，應以體力能負擔為主要考量。
Purpose of Travel
First and foremost, it’s crucial to clarify the purpose of your journey. Some travel to capture stunning photographs and arm themselves with complete gear. Others travel for work, needing professional-grade photos, lugging around hefty equipment. However, for most, travel is about relaxation, capturing joyous and astonishing moments. Therefore, your camera shouldn’t burden you; consider your physical capacity as a primary concern.
2.預測行程強度
測量自己平常出門時，都帶多重的包包出門，通常能帶著這包包出門多久？久了自然知道自己的體力極限在哪裡，去選擇對應重量的相機。同時還要看當次旅遊的交通方式，越多步行、爬山，相機要越輕便越好；如果多坐車，相機可以重一點也無妨。例如我去紐約時，預測到每天都會走上幾萬步，所以我只帶了一機一鏡，而且挑選輕便的APSC相機；去黃石國家公園時，我知道我們大部份時間都坐車移動，不會走太遠，所以我帶了全片幅相機，鏡頭一顆定焦、一顆變焦。
Assessing the Intensity of Your Itinerary
Evaluate how much weight you usually carry when out and about. How long can you comfortably carry that weight? Understanding your physical limits helps in choosing a camera of the corresponding weight. Additionally, consider the mode of transportation during your trip. If there’s a lot of walking or hiking, opt for a lightweight camera. If there’s more reliance on vehicles, a slightly heavier camera might be manageable.
3.焦段選擇
旅遊前很怕沒帶到適合焦段，旅遊完又發現很多焦段其實都用不到，該怎麼判斷？
Choosing the Focal Length
Fear of not bringing the right focal length before a trip and realizing afterward that many focal lengths were unnecessary — how do you judge?
3–1帶熟悉的焦段
自己平常慣用的焦段，是絕對不會出錯的。個人慣用焦段，就是平時最常觀察事物的角度，在旅遊時無論到什麼地方，這角度都能幫助你記錄喜歡的畫面。可以試著回想自己平常用手機拍照時，最常用幾倍鏡？0.5倍鏡，大概是等效13mm；1倍鏡大概是26mm；2倍鏡大概是50mm；3倍鏡大概是80mm；5倍鏡大概是130mm……像我最常使用的焦段是等效50mm，所以很常帶著那附近焦段的定焦鏡，或是使用iPhone的2倍鏡。
Stick to Familiar Focal Lengths
Your accustomed focal lengths will never go wrong. It’s the perspective you usually observe things from. Recall your usual focal lengths when taking photos with your smartphone: 0.5x is about 13mm equivalent, 1x is around 26mm, 2x is roughly 50mm, 3x is approximately 80mm, 5x is about 130mm… My most frequent focal length is around 50mm equivalent, so I often bring lenses close to that focal length or use the 2x lens on my iPhone.
3–2參考景點照片
去搜尋旅遊景點照片，不要馬上看那些照片用什麼光圈、焦段，而是在看過一輪之後，找到你最喜歡的照片，看看照片的氛圍、色彩還是哪些元素吸引你，進一步思考，若要拍這類照片，焦段真的重要嗎？例如去美國羚羊谷，許多照片線條非常美、色彩漸層變化很美，都是用超廣角鏡才拍得出來嗎？不用，當時嚮導拿我們的手機用一倍鏡快速拍幾張都很美。去美國馬蹄灣，有很多壯闊的景，一定要超廣角鏡才拍得出來嗎？是的，因為那個地方真的非常廣闊，只用28mm是拍不下整個馬蹄灣的。不是每個景點都會受到焦段限制，可以預先做功課。
Referencing Sightseeing Photos
Search for photos of the destinations you plan to visit. Rather than immediately checking the aperture or focal length, identify your favorite photos. Analyze the atmosphere, colors, or elements that attract you in those photos. Further, contemplate whether the focal length truly matters for capturing similar photos. For instance, at the Antelope Canyon in the USA, many beautiful photos were taken with an ultra-wide-angle lens. However, our guide quickly snapped some beautiful shots using our smartphone at 1x. At the Horseshoe Bend, an ultra-wide-angle lens was necessary as the area was vast; 28mm alone couldn’t capture the entire scene. Not every location is restricted by focal lengths; some research beforehand helps.
3–3帶高倍率變焦鏡
帶28–200mm、24–105mm、18–300mm這類的變焦鏡好嗎？當然好，在不知道到底要帶什麼焦段比較好時，這種高倍率的變焦鏡，絕對是最無腦快速的選擇。但一樣要確認好，自己能不能負擔這類變焦鏡的重量，它們通常也不小巧，如果會造成負擔，那不如帶一個輕巧鏡頭就好。也許看過許多前輩建議不要買、不要用這種鏡頭，但會這麼說的，多半是在以前旅遊鏡畫質還很普通的時候，又或是在建議新手練習拍照時，不要過度依賴變焦而讓雙腳定在原地的情況，所以，旅遊用旅遊鏡，絕對可行！
Carrying High-Zoom Lenses
Is it good to carry lenses like 28–200mm, 24–105mm, or 18–300mm? Absolutely! When unsure about the best focal length, these high-zoom lenses are the easiest, brainless choice. Ensure you can handle the weight; they are usually not compact. Perhaps many veterans advise against these lenses, mainly from an era when travel lens quality was average or to encourage beginners to avoid relying too much on zoom and remain static. However, using a travel lens for travel is entirely feasible!
4.光圈不夠大？
許多人會糾結，只能帶一管鏡頭的情況下，帶變焦鏡的話光圈不夠大，到晚上或室內會不會很吃力？這部分可以先預估，低光源的行程多嗎？低光源的行程有什麼必拍的嗎？如果有很重要的畫面要拍，那當然累死也要帶上另一管大光圈定焦。然而仔細想想就會發現，大部份情況其實拉高ISO，拍出來的照片也會令人滿意。
Inadequate Aperture?
Many fret about limited lens options and worry about insufficient aperture when using a zoom lens. Will it be challenging in low-light or indoor scenarios? This can be anticipated. Are there many low-light activities? Are there crucial scenes in low-light? If there are essential shots, it’s worth carrying another lens with a larger aperture. Yet, in reality, elevating ISO in most situations results in satisfactory photos.
有時可以試著帶雙機，例如我上次去東京玩時，預估到晚上的行程也很多，加上東京夜晚的街景也很好拍，所以我帶了一台Leica Q2作為廣角端拍攝，再加上A7R3配55mm F1.8，這樣我就有兩顆大光圈鏡頭，焦段都很適合拍攝街景，重量上與多帶一顆變焦鏡是差不多的。
At times, consider carrying two cameras. For example, when I visited Tokyo, anticipating a lot of evening activities and knowing Tokyo’s nightscapes are fantastic for photography, I took a Leica Q2 for wide-angle shots and an A7R3 paired with a 55mm F1.8. This way, I had two lenses with large apertures suitable for street photography, and the weight was almost the same as carrying an additional zoom lens.
5.電池續航
旅遊時常常要在外一整天，也許一天只能充一次店，一定要注意相機續航力夠不夠。我如果去比較長途的旅遊，一定會帶相機，因為手機可能要拿來查資料和導航看路，耗電比較快，如果還要拍照，會消耗更快。即便很多相機可以插著行動電源充電，但我認為這種方式在很多情況是不方便的，多準備幾顆電池會比較實際。
Battery Life
When traveling, spending entire days outdoors, you might only have a chance to recharge once a day. Ensuring your camera has sufficient battery life is essential. When on longer trips, I always bring a camera as my phone might be needed for navigation and quick power drain. Even though many cameras support charging with power banks, I find this method inconvenient. It’s more practical to carry multiple batteries.
6.只帶手機可以嗎？
絕對可以。尤其現在旗艦款的手機多具備多焦段的鏡頭，可以涵蓋大部份情況的拍攝。要分享給親友、上傳社群都很方便。不適用的情況大致有兩種，一種是已經依賴相機畫質的人，另一種是手機電池續航力不夠好的狀態。
Using Only a Smartphone?
Absolutely possible! Especially with flagship smartphones offering multi-lens capabilities, they cover most shooting scenarios. They are convenient for sharing with family and uploading to social platforms. However, there are situations where this might not be suitable: for those reliant on camera image quality or in cases where the smartphone’s battery life is inadequate.
7.適配包包容量
有時體力再好，背得動全部，但背包裝不下那麼多的話，也是沒辦法。尤其包包還要預留空間給旅遊時買的東西，以及必備的水、零食。在台灣我常用後背包，所以常會帶一機兩鏡以上，但來到美國一陣子後，我更常用側背包，以防被搶被偷，也增加機動性。側背包容量不大，因此目前我最常使用的是NEX-5T配28–200mm，廣角端用手機勉強取代，這組合可以玩得安全又輕鬆。
Matching Bag Capacity
Even with excellent physical endurance, if your backpack can’t accommodate all your gear, it becomes an issue. Especially considering space for items purchased during travel, water, and snacks. In Taiwan, I often used a backpack, hence carried one or two cameras with multiple lenses. However, after spending time in the USA, I switched to using a side bag for safety and mobility. As a result, I downsized to an NEX-5T with a 28–200mm lens, using my smartphone for wide-angle shots.
8.總結：機不過3
我想會注意這類問題的朋友，應該都是會顧慮體力問題的人，可以參考我個人遵循的一個原則，就是可拆卸獨立的物品，總共不超過3個。例如帶了一台機身，那麼鏡頭最多配兩顆；帶了一機一鏡，另一個設備可以用手機取代，或是帶一台像GoPro、GRiii、X100、RX100這類無法換鏡頭的相機。帶三機如何呢？也行，像我去夏威夷家庭旅遊，已計畫好去那裡要好好放鬆，不在意拍照，且認為錄影才能好好記錄那裡的氛圍，因此我帶的是手機、Insta360 Go3、DJI OSMO pocket 2，都是非常輕便的記錄工具，記錄了很多喜歡的畫面。
Conclusion: Stick to “Three Devices Rule”
For those considering these factors, it’s likely you’re mindful of physical limitations. You might consider a principle I follow: no more than three detachable items. For example, a camera body with a maximum of two lenses, or a camera with one lens supplemented by a device like GoPro, GRiii, X100, or RX100 — compact cameras without interchangeable lenses. Even carrying three cameras can work, as I did for a family trip to Hawaii, prioritizing relaxation. I brought a phone, Insta360 Go3, and DJI OSMO Pocket 2 — lightweight tools that captured many cherished moments.
希望大家都能在旅途中記錄到自己很喜歡的畫面，也不會因為沒帶到某個器材記錄不到某個特殊畫面而氣餒。享受當下，是最棒的旅遊時刻。
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