Input for Viet Nam trip: We're going to Viet Nam around Feb 1. Any help on photo ops, and what equipment to bring would be appreciated. For that matter, any advice would be appreciated.

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Nov 10, 2013 10:11:10 #

Macbadger Loc: Illinois

We're going to Viet Nam around Feb 1. Any help on photo ops, and what equipment to bring would be appreciated. For that matter, any advice would be appreciated.

Nov 10, 2013 10:14:52 #

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Macbadger wrote:

We're going to Viet Nam around Feb 1. Any help on photo ops, and what equipment to bring would be appreciated. For that matter, any advice would be appreciated.

There is a forum user-- Sarge69? who is a vet-- and has been there several times.

BTW: Shout out to all Vets: Thanks-- and to the rest: honor a vet-- and not just one day a year

Nov 10, 2013 10:21:01 #

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

Yup , it was goood ole Sarge69 who made the trip last year.. PM him and he'll give you the scoop... Be careful, he might want to charge you... ;)

Check out Street Photography section of our forum.

Nov 10, 2013 10:53:34 #

dragonfist Loc: Stafford, N.Y.

I was there five years ago. If you are going to see Vietnam go light on gear and enjoy the sights. If you are going to photograph it gear is another story. My thought would be to get a good travel camera that you can carry in a case on your belt. Be very careful about using anything with a shoulder strap as there are some folks there that will whiz by you on a motor bike and have your shoulder bag without even slowing down. I got this warning from my daughter in law who was born and raised there. It is a beautiful country with a lot to see and some very nice people but as in most cases remember situational awareness.

Nov 10, 2013 11:02:22 #

Macbadger Loc: Illinois

Thanks, I will PM Sarge69. I appreciate the input.

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

There is a forum user-- Sarge69? who is a vet-- and has been there several times.

BTW: Shout out to all Vets: Thanks-- and to the rest: honor a vet-- and not just one day a year

Nov 10, 2013 11:02:52 #

Macbadger Loc: Illinois

Thanks to you too. I will follow your advice.

donrent wrote:

Yup , it was goood ole Sarge69 who made the trip last year.. PM him and he'll give you the scoop... Be careful, he might want to charge you... ;)

Nov 10, 2013 11:03:45 #

Macbadger Loc: Illinois

Thanks for the input. I will be very watchful.

dragonfist wrote:

I was there five years ago. If you are going to se... (show quote)

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Nov 10, 2013 12:29:15 #

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

There is a forum user-- Sarge69? who is a vet-- and has been there several times.

BTW: Shout out to all Vets: Thanks-- and to the rest: honor a vet-- and not just one day a year

Thanks - I PMd individual with some hints.

Sarge69
PS: Going back in 2015

Nov 10, 2013 12:29:15 #

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

There is a forum user-- Sarge69? who is a vet-- and has been there several times.

BTW: Shout out to all Vets: Thanks-- and to the rest: honor a vet-- and not just one day a year

Thanks - I PMd individual with some hints.

Sarge69
PS: Going back in 2015

Nov 11, 2013 09:12:59 #

gldaum

I accompanied a group of students to Viet Nam in 2001. I carried a bag with a 35mm camera, a digital camera, a stereo 35mm camera, a mini-disk recorder and a laptop to send the photos and sounds back to the US. After it was all over I nearly needed physical therapy. DON'T DO THIS!

My advice--go as light as you can. Make sure you take a camera that is a good street camera, one that's better in low light. While there are a lot of really beautiful scenes in the rural parts of the country, the people and cities were the most fascinating to me. If you have one that is waterproof or weather resistant, that's a plus.

I would go back in a heartbeat--it was such a beautiful country

Nov 11, 2013 09:14:29 #

Andy Parra

I was there in February for Chinese New Years. (Saigon) now known as Ho Chi Minh City. Lots of photos during the new years displays and very crowded. Be very careful with your camera. I only carried one lens. An 18 - 200mm Nikon. Keep close to your body and hold tightly by the lens. Lots and lots of cameras picked by what they call "Cowboys." They are quick, fast and gone in no time.

Check out Travel Photography - Tips and More section of our forum.

Nov 11, 2013 09:16:53 #