Advice for picture taking on a cruise wanted! We are scheduled to go on a cruise the end of April. I'm trying to decide if my tripod is necessary to pack. Any suggestions for this week...

jvangorp Loc: Stickney, SD

We are scheduled to go on a cruise the end of April. I'm trying to decide if my tripod is necessary to pack. Any suggestions for this week long cruise will be welcome. We have ports @ Bahamas, St.Thomas and St. John of the Virgin Islands. I have a Canon Rebel XSi with a Tamron 18-270 Lens. I'm also wondering about buying a 2X Extender for maximizing farther away shots. :D

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Forget the 2X on that lens, the results will be terrible. A small tripod would be handy, but if you're lucky, it will be nice and sunny the whole trip so light shouldn't be a problem. Your lens range is nice for a one-lens setup.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Be mindful that the bright light and sand could give you underexposed images. Check your LCD and then use exposure compensation if needed. Remember to bring a circular polarizer with you, it will make a big difference there. Most of all, have a great time!

Hoss Loc: Near Pittsburgh, Pa

jvangorp wrote:

We are scheduled to go on a cruise the end of April. I'm trying to decide if my tripod is necessary to pack. Any suggestions for this week long cruise will be welcome. We have ports @ Bahamas, St.Thomas and St. John of the Virgin Islands. I have a Canon Rebel XSi with a Tamron 18-270 Lens. I'm also wondering about buying a 2X Extender for maximizing farther away shots. :D

Tripod is a must for me. I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Polarizer circular a must.

I also agree that all the reflections and white beaches can cause trouble. Instead of checking your LCD I would look at the HISTOGRAM. It does not take long to learn to use it. A very valuable tool!!!!

photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ

jvangorp wrote:

We are scheduled to go on a cruise the end of April. I'm trying to decide if my tripod is necessary to pack. Any suggestions for this week long cruise will be welcome. We have ports @ Bahamas, St.Thomas and St. John of the Virgin Islands. I have a Canon Rebel XSi with a Tamron 18-270 Lens. I'm also wondering about buying a 2X Extender for maximizing farther away shots. :D

Yes I would take a tripod,especially if You plan on taking night shots. Great islands for photo taking and the lens you have should cover all your shots.A 2X extender would just complicate the shots and , I think is not necessary.Put your tripod in your luggage , so as not to cause any flack going thru security check points.

AUminer Loc: Brandon, Ms

Welcome and you will get good advice and not so good. the fun is deciding which is which.LOL

joec Loc: Central Texas, USA

jvangorp wrote:

We are scheduled to go on a cruise the end of April. I'm trying to decide if my tripod is necessary to pack. Any suggestions for this week long cruise will be welcome. We have ports @ Bahamas, St.Thomas and St. John of the Virgin Islands. I have a Canon Rebel XSi with a Tamron 18-270 Lens. I'm also wondering about buying a 2X Extender for maximizing farther away shots. :D

Just returned from a Bahamas cruise. I took my large tripod and carried it around with me in Freeport and Nassau--without using it once. I did use it back in Florida at a wildlife reserve, but not much since it was sunny. I'd recommend a small tripod for occasional use (the Joby Gorillapod sounds interesting), but not on the ship unless it's docked--too much vibration.

Joe

rfbccb Loc: Central Mississippi

Welcome to UHH. Enjoy your trip. Have some to post when you return.

emilio Loc: Minnesota

A small tripod would be handy for those beautiful sunset shots that everyone likes to take.

jacksdvds Loc: Ft. Mohave, AZ

I can bring my tripod and carry your camera bag too!

jvangorp Loc: Stickney, SD

Thanks everyone for the info. I appreciate all the helpful hints. If you think of anything else, let me know. I have a few months left to plan!

jvangorp Loc: Stickney, SD

Do you have a certain brand to recommend. I just have a UV filter on my camera now.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

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Do you have a certain brand to recommend. I just have a UV filter on my camera now.

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rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Hoss wrote:

Instead of checking your LCD I would look at the HISTOGRAM. It does not take long to learn to use it. A very valuable tool!!!!

Agreed.

I found this out the hard way.... :)

jvangorp Loc: Stickney, SD

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jvangorp wrote:

Do you have a certain brand to recommend. I just have a UV filter on my camera now.

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Ok..I can do that. Do you have a brand or advice on the filte?