fuji SL 1000 for Yellowstone trip: Thinking of picking one up fairly cheap, open box new unit under $200.00 to take to Yellowstone ( along with the D750 of course) I didn't want to lug...

Bud S Loc: Logan Ohio

Thinking of picking one up fairly cheap, open box new unit under $200.00 to take to Yellowstone ( along with the D750 of course) I didn't want to lug the 500mm Sigma and D7100, and no more than I use the 500 anyway, I may just sell it if I like this Fuji. Opinions??

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Bud S wrote:

Thinking of picking one up fairly cheap, open box new unit under $200.00 to take to Yellowstone ( along with the D750 of course) I didn't want to lug the 500mm Sigma and D7100, and no more than I use the 500 anyway, I may just sell it if I like this Fuji. Opinions??

Excellent idea. I went there three years ago and left my DSLRs home. I know I brought a little Nikon "tough" camera, but I don't remember if I brought another compact. I got thousands of excellent shots, including panorama and underwater. When I travel, I like a little camera that fits in a case on my belt.

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

I've had mixed results from this camera. There are a lot of setting options to fiddle with if you like doing that. Sometimes the photos are really good; other times I scratch my head as to what went wrong. The zoom range is fantastic, and the stabilization has allowed me to get some great shots at hand-held full zoom. I don't use the camera a lot (it is my wife's) so I suggest getting REALLY familiar with it to understand it.

Bud S Loc: Logan Ohio

jerryc41 wrote:

Excellent idea. I went there three years ago and left my DSLRs home. I know I brought a little Nikon "tough" camera, but I don't remember if I brought another compact. I got thousands of excellent shots, including panorama and underwater. When I travel, I like a little camera that fits in a case on my belt.

Thanks, I won't go without the D750, but didn't want to fool with anymore than that for real long shots. Thanks for the input.

Bud S Loc: Logan Ohio

JohnFrim wrote:

I've had mixed results from this camera. There are a lot of setting options to fiddle with if you like doing that. Sometimes the photos are really good; other times I scratch my head as to what went wrong. The zoom range is fantastic, and the stabilization has allowed me to get some great shots at hand-held full zoom. I don't use the camera a lot (it is my wife's) so I suggest getting REALLY familiar with it to understand it.

Thanks, I'll have a tripod and want to use this for the long or wildlife quick shots.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I purchased a few backpacks and take one extra lens,a snack and water to fit my hike. As you know,packs are available in many sizes and it depends upon how much I want to carry. I didn't acquire all of my lenses to not use them for super opportunities. My mono or tripod easily attaches to the pack as well.

Bud S Loc: Logan Ohio

DaveO wrote:

I purchased a few backpacks and take one extra lens,a snack and water to fit my hike. As you know,packs are available in many sizes and it depends upon how much I want to carry. I didn't acquire all of my lenses to not use them for super opportunities. My mono or tripod easily attaches to the pack as well.

I understand, but an extra 500mm is a bit much to lug around plus the dynamics of air travel and baggage. I won't be doing a lot of long hikes anyway. I have means to carry my gear when I really need to. Thanks for the response.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Bud S wrote:

I understand, but an extra 500mm is a bit much to lug around plus the dynamics of air travel and baggage. I won't be doing a lot of long hikes anyway. I have means to carry my gear when I really need to. Thanks for the response.

LOL! The 500mm was not part of our hikes! I usually carried an 18-140 and a 12-24 and sometimes a 70-200,depending on the trip. Much shooting was a short walk from the car and I had two cameras ready for whatever popped up.

Have fun! I've reservations again for fall 2017.

Bud S Loc: Logan Ohio

DaveO wrote:

LOL! The 500mm was not part of our hikes! I usually carried an 18-140 and a 12-24 and sometimes a 70-200,depending on the trip. Much shooting was a short walk from the car and I had two cameras ready for whatever popped up.

Have fun! I've reservations again for fall 2017.

thanks!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I must interject,even though you discounted lugging the big one around,you will probably wish that you had brought it,but only if the wildlife interests you!

Bud S Loc: Logan Ohio

DaveO wrote:

I must interject,even though you discounted lugging the big one around,you will probably wish that you had brought it,but only if the wildlife interests you!

I agree, the jury is still out on that. I may see how it packs, thanks