Travelling to Rajasthan, India
Oct 26, 2016 12:08:07 #
pchoudhury
Loc: Sugar Land, Texas
Dear fellow members
We ( me and my wife) will be travelling to Rajasthan for 15 days mostly for sight seeing. I am mostly interested in landscape photography and occasionally street photography . A brief description of Rajasthan , it was a princely state several hundreds years ago . Its palaces and forts are reminders of the many Kingdoms that historically vied for the region. I will be carrying with me my D800 along with 20mm AF-S 1.8, 24-70 mm AF-S 2.8 and 50mm AF-S 1.8 . Please advise if this set up is sufficient taking landscape and some street photography.
We ( me and my wife) will be travelling to Rajasthan for 15 days mostly for sight seeing. I am mostly interested in landscape photography and occasionally street photography . A brief description of Rajasthan , it was a princely state several hundreds years ago . Its palaces and forts are reminders of the many Kingdoms that historically vied for the region. I will be carrying with me my D800 along with 20mm AF-S 1.8, 24-70 mm AF-S 2.8 and 50mm AF-S 1.8 . Please advise if this set up is sufficient taking landscape and some street photography.
Oct 26, 2016 12:11:02 #
pchoudhury wrote:
Dear fellow members
We ( me and my wife) will
We ( me and my wife) will
"My wife and I" I'm sure she deserves that little bit of respect.
Oct 26, 2016 13:41:00 #
a side note: I have friends from India. They tell me that Nikon is the camera to carry over there because of the weather. Not sure what thats all about though.
Oct 26, 2016 20:08:20 #
Oct 27, 2016 05:31:57 #
Interesting. I too am going to India shortly and specifically to the Pushkar Camel Fair and other points (I will be in India for 3 1/2 weeks). Are you aware of the Camel Fair? It is very famous and will be going on for about a week and commencing on the 15 of November.
Oct 27, 2016 05:46:19 #
jim quist wrote:
a side note: I have friends from India. They tell me that Nikon is the camera to carry over there because of the weather. Not sure what thats all about though.
I was in India for four weeks last February/March. I visited charitable hospitals and schools which we help support. We went to Kolkata, rural West Bengal, Agra and Delhi. I saw no conditions where any special care needs to be taken to protect a camera.
Graham
Oct 27, 2016 06:56:11 #
1. If you want to do street photography and get photos of people I would think you would want a telephoto to get some nice photos without being intrusive. Also the perspective can be nicer on street scenes such as in the marketplace.
2. If you are staying in an air-conditioned hotel make sure that when you leave with your equipment you have it in something that is air-tight until it warms up. Large zip-lock bags work fine. Otherwise, if it is warm and humid out, moisture will condense on - and in - your equipment.
3. Make absolutely sure that you get the Hepatitis A (not B) vaccine from your physician before you go. One shot gives you 95% protection - a second shot six months later is advised. You get Hep A from food. Also, take along some antibiotic and Imodium for traveler's diarrhea. Generally Cipro 500mg twice a day for three days works. Azithromycin also works.
2. If you are staying in an air-conditioned hotel make sure that when you leave with your equipment you have it in something that is air-tight until it warms up. Large zip-lock bags work fine. Otherwise, if it is warm and humid out, moisture will condense on - and in - your equipment.
3. Make absolutely sure that you get the Hepatitis A (not B) vaccine from your physician before you go. One shot gives you 95% protection - a second shot six months later is advised. You get Hep A from food. Also, take along some antibiotic and Imodium for traveler's diarrhea. Generally Cipro 500mg twice a day for three days works. Azithromycin also works.
Oct 27, 2016 06:58:33 #
pchoudhury wrote:
Dear fellow members br br We ( me and my wife) wi... (show quote)
That sounds like plenty, although a compact as a backup would be a good idea.
Oct 27, 2016 08:31:23 #
I was in northern India in April and May. There was no need for special consideration of my Cannon. Yes, it was incredibly hot but my husband, my camera, and I all survived. I did a little street photography but mainly went to photograph the tigers.
Oct 27, 2016 08:34:20 #
Oct 27, 2016 12:50:26 #
You will have a wonderful time. Be careful of the food even in 5* hotels. Stick with freshly prepared food and avoid salads.
Oct 27, 2016 12:54:54 #
The Pushkar camel fair is a unique event. You will require plenty of cards. If you can, get a luxury tent.
Oct 27, 2016 13:58:28 #
pchoudhury
Loc: Sugar Land, Texas
Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the Pushkar Camel fare, since our itinerary is already fixed. Thanks for the info, may be next time
Regards
P.Choudhury
Regards
P.Choudhury
Oct 27, 2016 13:59:45 #
pchoudhury
Loc: Sugar Land, Texas
jerryc41 wrote:
That sounds like plenty, although a compact as a backup would be a good idea.
Thanks. Yes, I will be carrying a Panasonic Lumix with me
Oct 27, 2016 14:06:33 #
pchoudhury
Loc: Sugar Land, Texas
sb wrote:
1. If you want to do street photography and get ph... (show quote)
Steve
Thanks for all the info and we find these very helpful . As suggested , I may consider to carry my 70- 300 mm lens. Do not want to carry to much weight, neither one of us are young puppy anymore.
Regards
P. Choudhury
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