Posts for: canonjohn922
Apr 17, 2018 08:06:09 #
Thanks everybody for your input. My camera uses both SD and Cf cards so I ordered some larger cards to take. I'm also bringing a small laptop and external drive for backup. I would hate to lose the photos from a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks again.
Apr 15, 2018 19:08:09 #
Apr 15, 2018 14:54:07 #
Hi all, question on travel to Peru. Reading the entry custom info they state that you can only bring in 4 memory cards or pay 12% duty on the others. Heading there next week and my camera takes two cards (i shoot one raw and one JPEG and usually backup to my laptop and save the card as the second backup (I usually bring 10-12 cards). Anybody had any problems with more than 4 cards or any other issues? Thanks in advance.
Jan 7, 2018 09:24:04 #
Welcome Stephen, another suggestion is to use single shot vs continuous H. continuous will rapid fire your shots.
Sep 23, 2017 21:13:51 #
I got one on amazon for $15, 3.5 dia and it had a clear ball stand (square bottom) which fit in my tripod ball head mount. I'm still playing with it but here is one
Jun 13, 2017 22:38:06 #
FYI the bird in the last photo is red-billed tropicbird. Sorry you weren't happy with your trip. Ours was almost a disaster due to the boat losing one of its engine for awhile and some rain. Fortunately we had a super guide who made the captain go back to places we missed so we got some good photos. Apparently the captain had to get permission to go back to the island and pay again so the owner lost a few bucks.
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May 22, 2017 18:29:47 #
May 18, 2017 20:40:32 #
Fkaufman1 wrote:
I was in the Galapagos Islands in March this year. I carried two cameras pretty much the whole time, I had my 24-105 on my 5D and my 100-400 on my 7D II. The wildlife is use to people but you have to stay on the trails which made the 100-400 come in handy. I probably used the 7D 90% of the time. the zodiaks are usually wet on the bottom so a big zip lock bag for your backpack bottom is a must. Nobody in our group had a problem getting in and out of the zodiaks (paganos), our crew and guide were very helpful. Hiking wasn't too bad, a few rocky areas and slippery spots, most of my trip was on the beaches. Enjoy your trip, be safe and post a few pictures when you get back. Don't know if your into snorkeling but you might want to bring a waterproof P&S the sea life was awesome. Enjoy your trip, be safe and post a few pictures when you get back PS I'm only 67 and here's a few photos to wet you appetite, a blue footed boobie and a zodiak chasing the rainbowI will travel there this fall wonder on lens to take, plan on two bodies, canon 6d and 7 d mark2, I have canon 70-200 2.8l is, 70-200 f4, 300mm f4 l is, and 100-400l is. Want to travel light, also have 24-105 f4 is, in your travels there and considering small boat and extensive hiking, and being 70 yrs old, what is your opinions
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Frank
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Frank
Apr 7, 2017 06:36:28 #
I hope this catches you before you leave. I just got back from Equador and the Islands (march 26th). In Quito try to get to the equator museum, it was awesome. The elevation in Quito is around 9,000 feet so drink lots of water and walk slowly. If you go to a lodge you can use a flash on the birds (helped enhance the colors). I mainly used a 100-400 lens on a crop sensor (140-560mm) on the Islands. The wildlife was use to the people but you had to stay on the trails and the reach helped. I did use a 24-105 mm on a full framed camera for some landscape shots. It did rain a few days and we got caught on an island so bring a rain coat and something to protect you backpack n camera (the old shower cap came in handy),also the pangas (dingys) had some water on the decks. Bring lots of cards, I took over 5000 pictures. If your rooms are air-conditioned on the yacht make sure you leave your camera in the dining hall so the lenses don't fog up. I was on the Solitary George and our excellent guide was Willo. The snorkling was just awesome. Enjoy your trip and post some pictures when you get back. John S.
Mar 5, 2017 19:25:54 #
Your choice sounds like a good plan, with my 7D i'll be able to get a little more reach if I need it. 16-35, 24-105, 100-400. Probable leave the 70-200 and 1.4 converter at home. I've got a panasonic P&S that shoots pretty good underwater and the cell phone. I hear you on the bag limits, I was told 44 lb bag limit to Islands. Thanks for the reply and enjoy your trip.
For tBragg Guy wrote:
Hello John
I am also going there later this month and will be taking my 5D, 1DX, 16-35, 24-105, 100-400, and an underwater Olympus for snorkeling, and cell phone for those moments when lugging cameras like on board ship may not be handy. Weight restrictions for baggage can be an issue.
I would enjoy hearing of your trip and what you find best.
I am also going there later this month and will be taking my 5D, 1DX, 16-35, 24-105, 100-400, and an underwater Olympus for snorkeling, and cell phone for those moments when lugging cameras like on board ship may not be handy. Weight restrictions for baggage can be an issue.
I would enjoy hearing of your trip and what you find best.
Mar 5, 2017 18:27:28 #
I have a 24-105,70-200,100-400, 1.4 converter (all Canon) and a sigma 18-300mm=
insman1132 wrote:
Can we ask, What lens' do you have to choose from? Or are you looking to rent one for the trip?? My travel experiences make me believe you will want one of at least 300-400mm. You will appreciate having the reach!
Mar 5, 2017 14:56:44 #
Heading out next week and looking for suggestions on lenses to take from you all travelers. I shoot Canon and will be bringing my 7D mark II and 5D mark IV. Thanks for your help.
Feb 10, 2017 09:22:56 #
Thank you, thank you for posting !! I've had trouble starting PS (stopped working) and was able to find the answer (had to uninstall java web companion). I'm back up and running.
Dec 15, 2016 08:01:47 #
check out the canon site. I ordered ink from them and got over $600 of free paper (all different sizes) with free shipping.
Dec 11, 2016 11:49:28 #
I was just there in November, getting the lights is not a given as the weather changes every 5 minutes (clouds). Out of the 10 days we were there only two days were good. Know your camera so you can operate it in the dark so you don't need a light. Try to focus on a bright star (live view), f 2.8 or lower and adjust the ISO to get 6-8 seconds shutter speed so the stars are pin point. good luck and happy shooting, Iceland is an amazing place, enjoy and post.
