Tips for picture taking on tour in Israel
Apr 21, 2013 12:14:32 #
Will be on a tour in Israel in a couple of weeks for 9 days... I won't have time to do much 'setting up' shots with tripods and long exposures...tips please to maximize photo opportunities...and those who have experienced Israel (Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Galilee, Capernaum, Masada) please share your specific experiences...what works, what doesn't!.....thanks...
Apr 21, 2013 12:48:22 #
Personally I would be thinking more about
Spare batteries
A charger that works there
Extra cards
monopod
Info on the law and where you can/can't shoot
Spare batteries
A charger that works there
Extra cards
monopod
Info on the law and where you can/can't shoot
Apr 21, 2013 13:04:57 #
JR1 wrote:
Personally I would be thinking more about
Spare batteries
A charger that works there
Extra cards
monopod
Info on the law and where you can/can't shoot
Spare batteries
A charger that works there
Extra cards
monopod
Info on the law and where you can/can't shoot
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...haven't checked laws yet, but have asked the tour company about randomly shooting the 'locals'.....thanks for your comments.
Apr 21, 2013 13:05:33 #
seagullSuz wrote:
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...haven't checked laws yet, but have asked the tour company about randomly shooting the 'locals'.....thanks for your comments.
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...haven't checked laws yet, but have asked the tour company about randomly shooting the 'locals'.....thanks for your comments.
Camera insurance
Apr 21, 2013 13:08:50 #
JR1 wrote:
Camera insurance
JR1...my homeowner's insurance covers my 'minimal' investment....you are good!...keep commenting!
Apr 21, 2013 13:20:11 #
Camera rain cover just in case you want a photo but it's raining, cheap and take up almost no space
Apr 21, 2013 16:36:34 #
My nephew just walk in. He said shoot like crazy and carry plenty of water.
He spent over a month there. Amazing, if you are young and Jewish the government will pay for round trip flight from the East coast and tour, hotel and food.
He spent over a month there. Amazing, if you are young and Jewish the government will pay for round trip flight from the East coast and tour, hotel and food.
Apr 21, 2013 17:41:01 #
Depends on what kind of camera. A zoom lens is handy. So is a wide-angle in tight quarters like the Old City in Jerusalem. A point-and-shoot camera is going to disappoint.
WATCH OUT FOR SAND. One of my cameras barely survived a trip to Israel, and sand got into the mechanism and pretty much ruined it. This was back in the days of film. Keep your camera wrapped up when not in use, and keep a soft brush handy.
Also, you may want to look into a polarizing filter. The sun is brilliant.
WATCH OUT FOR SAND. One of my cameras barely survived a trip to Israel, and sand got into the mechanism and pretty much ruined it. This was back in the days of film. Keep your camera wrapped up when not in use, and keep a soft brush handy.
Also, you may want to look into a polarizing filter. The sun is brilliant.
Apr 21, 2013 23:49:17 #
JR1 wrote:
Camera rain cover just in case you want a photo but it's raining, cheap and take up almost no space
JR1...Another great suggestion...thanks.
Apr 21, 2013 23:54:14 #
rebride wrote:
My nephew just walk in. He said shoot like crazy and carry plenty of water.
He spent over a month there. Amazing, if you are young and Jewish the government will pay for round trip flight from the East coast and tour, hotel and food.
He spent over a month there. Amazing, if you are young and Jewish the government will pay for round trip flight from the East coast and tour, hotel and food.
Rebride: Wow, great deal for those who meet the criteria...our tour group will provide the water...and I plan to "shoot like crazy"...say thanks to your nephew.
Apr 21, 2013 23:57:11 #
RMM wrote:
Depends on what kind of camera. A zoom lens is han... (show quote)
RMM - will definitely use all of your valuable suggestions. Thank you for responding.
Apr 22, 2013 05:40:11 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
The program is Birthright Israel and it's privately funded. You can apply to go on a trip between the ages of 18-27. You need to have some Jewish background.
rebride wrote:
My nephew just walk in. He said shoot like crazy and carry plenty of water.
He spent over a month there. Amazing, if you are young and Jewish the government will pay for round trip flight from the East coast and tour, hotel and food.
He spent over a month there. Amazing, if you are young and Jewish the government will pay for round trip flight from the East coast and tour, hotel and food.
Apr 22, 2013 05:47:25 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
I would forget the tripod and bring an 28-300mm lens. Bring blower and cleaning kit especially if you go to the Negev. It doesn't rain in the Summer in Israel.
seagullSuz wrote:
Will be on a tour in Israel in a couple of weeks for 9 days... I won't have time to do much 'setting up' shots with tripods and long exposures...tips please to maximize photo opportunities...and those who have experienced Israel (Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Galilee, Capernaum, Masada) please share your specific experiences...what works, what doesn't!.....thanks...
Apr 22, 2013 05:53:20 #
seagullSuz wrote:
Rebride: Wow, great deal for those who meet the criteria...our tour group will provide the water...and I plan to "shoot like crazy"...say thanks to your nephew.
I go to Jerusalem regularly. On a recent trip I went to Masada and up to Tiberius along the Jordan Valley, via Nazereth. The views and sights were amazing but the light was very hazy. Some filter to minimise this would be good. I have often taken crowd and shop pictures in the Old City and nobody has ever shown any negative reaction. Be prepared for a sensory overload. You will come away with some great pictures.
Apr 22, 2013 05:57:11 #
I have been there and there was no restriction whatsoever on whatI shot.
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