Boost your travel photo game with these tech upgrades

Capturing precious moments is part of the joy of travelling. You could make do with a phone camera, but enhancing your tech can help you improve your photography skills and take even better images. From smaller camera models to special attachments for your mobile, we’ve found the best camera gear to elevate your shots to a professional level – and best of all, you can purchase them all through our Cathay Shop our shop using cash, Asia Miles or miles + cash.  

Momax Selfie Stable3 Smartphone Gimbal Tripod 

Take your Instagram reels to the next level with this handy accessory by Momax. Functioning both as a selfie stick and a tripod, this portable piece of kit is equipped with a stabilising gimbal for ultra-smooth video recording. Simply pop your phone in the carrier and get filming. Best of all, there’s a wireless remote so you can snap your group shots without racing against a timer.

DJI Mavic 3 Classic 

The name DJI is synonymous with top-of-the-line drone photography, and the brand’s Mavic line remains one of the industry’s best offerings. The Mavic 3 Classic comes with four rotors for manoeuvrability and steadiness as you snap your aerial shots and adrenaline-pumping videos. If you’re relatively new to this pursuit, features like an obstacle sensor and user-friendly controller will make it easier for you navigate things from the ground. 

Ricoh WG-80 Waterproof Digital Camera 

Scuba divers and snorkellers, this one’s for you. Ditch the disposable waterproof film cameras and opt for this digital model by Ricoh, which will help you snap the world beneath the waves. It comes with video recording capabilities, a zoom function, a built-in ring light to illuminate your subject, and anti-shake technology so you don’t have to worry about blurry shots. 

Yashica MF-2 Film Camera 

Yashica’s throwback to the good old days of film is great for photographers looking to challenge themselves. This film camera is battery powered and crafted for use with 35mm film, so you’ll get limited chances to take the ideal shot – but the pay-off will be worth it. While retro in style and small in size, the is camera still has a few handy functions built in, including a pop-up flash, light sensor and a warning light which tells you if your shot is underexposed. 

Calvin Klein Taped Camera Bag

Rather than carrying a bulky camera backpack, keep things small, light and stylish with this designer camera bag by Calvin Klein. With a welcome pop of neon, breathable mesh and separate compartments for all your accessories, it’s a great blend of functionality and fashion – seamlessly integrating into any streetwear looks you’ve got planned. 

Xiaomi Portable Photo Printer 

Take your photos from screen to scrapbook with this miniature printer by Xiaomi. Whether you’re printing photos from your phone or camera, this gadget is easy to use as it connects to your devices wirelessly through Bluetooth and can be charged with a USB-C cable. You’ll be able to put your travel memories on display to look at whenever you’re feeling nostalgic.