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Feb 18, 2014 15:52:15   #
kemo Loc: Tampa, FL
 
photojoy wrote:
Ok, so I'm planning on taking the grandkids on a Disney Cruise in Oct, should I bring my T3i with one or several lens, ( sigma 24-70, canon 55-250, 18-55, I do have a couple other lens, but don't think they would be right for this, or I was thinking about buying a canon sx50, what are your thoughts?


We cruise every year and find my Nikon with a Sigma 18-250 perfect for off-the-ship and the Nikkor 35mm f1.8 great for onboard/low light. To be fair, tho', my wife banging away with her Olympus long zoom P&S produces many perfectly acceptable shots too.

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Feb 18, 2014 19:01:19   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
lone ranger wrote:
also, what I find very helpful on a cruise, is..........bring a multi- extension cord, as so it will be easier, to charge your equipment as outlets as menchioned in a cruise ship cabin are gennerally few......


Thank-you, that's a good idea, never thought about that.

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Feb 18, 2014 19:04:03   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
GordonB. wrote:
If, by chance, one of your ports is St Thomas, wait until you're there to buy your new camera. The difference in prices is great. The same for St. Maartin.


No, It'll be Cast away Cay, Disney's Island, probably not to many there lol

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Feb 18, 2014 19:06:43   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
teacherdad48 wrote:
I have a SX50 and it's a great choice for your cruise. I have taken mine on my last two cruises. It would be a good selection for you.


Looking for an answer kinda like this, from what I have heard, it is a good all around camera :)

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Feb 18, 2014 19:07:59   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
mikeyinokc1 wrote:
That is true about only a few power outlets. We always take a cheap power strip along with us on a cruise to alleviate that. What with charging batteries, iPads, etc. outlets are at a premium.


Good idea, hope I don't blow a fuse. lol

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Feb 18, 2014 19:13:26   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
dennis2146 wrote:
On my last few vacations, cruises or Disneyland, I took a D7000 with 4 or 5 lenses and then found myself carrying a heavy bag everywhere to have the proper lens available, just in case, as they say. That was not a lot of fun for me. Lately I have been taking one camera and one lens, either the D800 or D7000 with a similar lens. It is either the 24-85 on the D800 or the 16-85 on the D7000. I have yet to wish for a telephoto lens. On land I can try to get a little closer or maybe higher if I need a telephoto. As for wider photos I can try for a two shot panorama. Of course it isn't ideal but I honestly get 98% of the photos I want with either of those two lenses.

If it was me I would take your present DSLR with the 24-70 and enjoy the grandkids, photography and the cruise.

Bon Voyage,

Dennis
On my last few vacations, cruises or Disneyland, I... (show quote)


I am thinking this way too, I think the 24-70 will work, I have gone place with different lens, and end up using just 1 or maybe 2, I still might buy the sx50 :)

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Feb 18, 2014 19:20:35   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
Bill Emmett wrote:
I would invest in a good walk-around lens, such as a Tamron 18-270mm lens with VC. Since Tamron announced there new lens, these are selling for about $400 or less. It will be the only lens you need. Or, you may want to bring along your best low light lens, and flash, for those onboard shots.

B


I actually have the Tamron 18-270, but for some reason, the pics come out alittle blur, or not so crisp, I wish I had sent it back after I got it, now it is almost 2 years old, and I hardly use it, and yes it is VC. I haven't really used it much with the T3i, just on the T1i, maybe I'll play around a bit with it. That is why I got the 18-270 to be an all around lens, maybe I'm doing something wrong ?

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Feb 18, 2014 19:23:14   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
Light Red wrote:
Did a month long Trans Atlantic cruise in November with lots of tours thrown in. Didn't want to carry my heavy DSLR and lenses so used my Canon SX 50. Light weight and easy to carry around. Got fabulous shots - did a scrap book, a slide show and enlarged some for my walls. You can't lose. It will go to Iceland at the end of March and Morocco/Amsterdam in May/June.

Light Red


Good feedback on the sx50, Thanks

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Feb 18, 2014 19:29:08   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
BillMunder wrote:
Hello. The most important is have fun and relax. I don't know how fast the sx50 for auto focus on children. Most of my experience is that point and shoots are usually slower then a dslr. If the grand kids are young that might be an issue. I would definently take the 24-70. I would also take the Tamron 18-270 as my walk about lens when on or off ship. I've been on 2 cruises and used my Tamron when a lot I was on excursions. I found that lugging a heavy bag of gear on excursions was more awkward and cumbersome getting in and out of the transports that were used. Most excursions moved really fast so I didn't get a chance to stop and think about what lens to use. I just tried to find a compostion that worked best. My next cruise I will take my Tamron 18-270, Sigma 24-70 2.8 and Canon 100mm macro. I use a Canon 70d. I always carry a point and shoot, but I give that to the wife to use or not. I hope this is helpful
Hello. The most important is have fun and relax. I... (show quote)


Very Helpful, I'm just not that fond of my Tamron, the pics are not what I was hoping for, maybe I'll play around with it again with the T3i, I used it before with the T1i, the pics were not that crisp and a slight blur, yes it is VC.

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Feb 18, 2014 19:32:25   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
mjbrock2012 wrote:
I took my SX50 on our cruise in December, and was very satisfied with the ease of carrying it around, and the great pics it produced. It worked great for me!


Another good answer, I am really thinking I will get one, even if I don't take it, I'll have fun with it, my old bridge is very old, lol I love my T3i and T1i though.

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Feb 18, 2014 19:34:57   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Unfortunately, they closed down years ago. It was basically run by a couple, and as they got older, and new regulations came into effect, it was too much for them. I have no idea what became of the property.

EDIT: Interesting

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catskill_Game_Farm


Thank you Jerry, I'll check it out later :)

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Feb 18, 2014 19:45:55   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
If you can possibly fork over the cash, the SX50 is a great idea. While it won't match the IQ of your DSLR, particularly in indoor shots, it does a great job in the bright outdoor sun and its zoom range is incredible. IMHO, the best combination of cameras for cruises is the SX50, an underwater camera, and if you want great indoor shots, a large sensor compact or mirrorless with kit lens. Check out my shots in Photo Gallery; Caribbean Cruise and Canon SX50; a Match made in heaven and see if you like the results
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Thank You, I will check them out.

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Feb 18, 2014 19:47:21   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
Light Red wrote:
Did a month long Trans Atlantic cruise in November with lots of tours thrown in. Didn't want to carry my heavy DSLR and lenses so used my Canon SX 50. Light weight and easy to carry around. Got fabulous shots - did a scrap book, a slide show and enlarged some for my walls. You can't lose. It will go to Iceland at the end of March and Morocco/Amsterdam in May/June.

Light Red


Leaning more and more to a sx50 :)

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Feb 18, 2014 19:48:49   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
Ralloh wrote:
Unless I was being paid, I would not want to be burdened with a lot of camera equipment. I have and still use my Nikon P6000 for times like this. It does an excellent job.

Take the SX50 and leave everything else home so you can enjoy the cruise.


Good point :)

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Feb 18, 2014 19:51:51   #
photojoy Loc: western massachusetts
 
MaryAnn wrote:
I have the canon T3i and the sx 50. I would bring the SX 50...as I did to Hawaii and got some great photos. Less to carry around and worry about. Have a wonderful time.


Hello neighbor, just alittle East of you,(Athol) I think I will get the sx50

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