How do you photograph ice caves in Iceland?

A digital camera, preferably a D-SLR with good low-light capabilities. A sturdy tripod. It can be slippery inside an ice cave so mounting your camera onto a tripod will ensure sharp and steady shots. An ultra wide-angle lens such as a 16-35mm on a full-frame sensor camera or a 10-24mm on a crop-sensor camera.



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Layers of lightweight (but warm) breathable clothes. Waterproof outer layers - water will drip inside the ice cave. A hat fine enough to fit under a helmet. Gloves and warm socks.

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Clothing must be made of wool or synthetic materials like polypropylene and polyester and should cover your entire body. Any type of old jeans or rugged pants can be worn, along with a long sleeve shirt, synthetic underwear, wool or synthetic socks, fleece jacket, a windbreaker or raincoat and synthetic bras for women.

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