BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

You ask the impossible question. You should not pick this time to try a new genre of photography; stay with what you know and are familiar with.

I lived in Iceland (the former US Navy Station Keflavik; now the international airport). There are many small vignettes as well as expansive vistas to photograph. Unless you are going on a birding excursion, I would think you could get by with a 17-35mm, a 24-70mm, and a 70-200mm with a 1.4 tele-extender. Take a tripod incase you need to make long exposures. You may also need some way to hang your pack from the tripod center incase it is windy. (not an uncommon event).

Pack windproof gear. Layers for warmth, and waterproof/resistent clothing. The summer "rains" are really fine mists - very rarely a downpour - and many Icelanders get buy with an Icelandic Sweater which are made with local wool which has never seen detergent so there natural oils repel the fine mist. Still a windbreaker/rain jacket and hood is a good idea - take something 1 size larger than needed to you can layer underneath if necessary. I have been snowed on in July in the central highlands.

Have a good trip.

Rgandel Loc: South Orange, NJ

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Rgandel Loc: South Orange, NJ

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Rgandel Loc: South Orange, NJ

Great suggestion!

Rgandel Loc: South Orange, NJ

Thanks, will do.

Rgandel Loc: South Orange, NJ

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Rgandel Loc: South Orange, NJ

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Rgandel Loc: South Orange, NJ

Appreciate your suggestions,

home brewer Loc: Fort Wayne, Indiana

I always take a Promaster carbon fiber tripod that cost me over $250 about 8 years ago when traveling over seas. It can fit in my carry on. I use it for night shots, always if there is water involved and selfies with the wife.

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

Iceland=Tripod a must!!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

A tripod is a must.....
Only if one absolutely MUST, under every condition, use one.
I do not have one glued to my body. It does not follow me everywhere.

A MUST for some one is not a must for everyone.

MUST use this, must use that, must use arca swiss, must use...
Those are self-inflicted musts.

lightyear

Most of the areas I went to in July 2019 had uneven rocky trails, and my Hiking boots (I used HiTec waterproof boots w/lug rubber soles) wee very helpful. Iceland weather changes rapidly ( sun/cloudy/rain/sun)and I used a goretex water resistant parka, and kept my insulated vest and sweater in my backpack. I wore a hat with brim and chinstrap ( so it would not blow away), did not need gloves. I used a cheap plastic OpTech rain cover to protect camera and lens . I did use a 'globe trotter' travel carbon fiber tripod, carried on my backpack. I used my Nikon VR 24/120 f. 4.0 lens for most shots, carried a70-300 VR lens, rarely used it. Poraizer was often used.Had a converter to recharge batteries. I should also have taken my waterproof ski pants ( it has wide elastic opening at bottom to pull on over my boots & jeans.) for the days that it rained heavily. In Iceland, food is VERY expensive. The hotels offered large buffet breakfasts included in room fees, which was my major meal each day. Ask your tour leader if he/she advises you to bring/not bring tripod.

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

Going to Iceland, don't forget your tripod! Sure you can go without and shoot handheld. Not great for water and waterfalls. Not great for ice caves and other lowlight subjects. If you are going to Iceland to take photos and you have a tripod why wouldn't you use it.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I went to Iceland, I didn't take a tripod.
I didn't want to mess with it.
When I'm out and about in Acadia, or any day trips, I usually don't take a tripod.
I've used it on occasion in Acadia though, usually around the cabin on the cove.
But each of us has our own level of MUST HAVES, and their own philosophy of shooting.
My MUST HAVES are the camera, memory cards, and batteries. Filters are in the bag.
Sometimes the bag gets left in the trunk of the car, with the tripod.
It simply depends on one's desires or level of obsession.
You can poo-poo my philosophy all you want, but it won't rain on my parade.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

Enjoy. We will be going on a Nat. Geo. trip around Iceland next year. I am taking a camera and a lens. My wife on the other hand will bring the kitchen sink as far as camera stuff goes. A little bit of an exaggeration.
Have a good time.