Disney World photography (Page 3): And I have ridden the Rockin' Roller Coaster with my camera gear in the backpack, tucked under my lower legs, straps round my legs! It was...

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

And I have ridden the Rockin' Roller Coaster with my camera gear in the backpack, tucked under my lower legs, straps round my legs! It was fine....but it took several trips before I had the nerve to do that.

stan0301 Loc: Colorado

I wouldn't think of going without my D800--the lens I would use by far the most would be my Sigma 8-16--(I know this cuts my image size--but it is still large)--we go there about twice a year.
Stan

aammatj Loc: Zebulon, NC / Roscoe, Ill

johnnycamra wrote:

I am going to Disney World soon and obviously I want to get a lot of great pictures. Would it be worth the hassle of carrying around my big heavy Nikon D800 which gives me the best pictures or should I bring my lighter Panasonic GH3 or should I bring one of my pocket cameras such as my Sony RX100 M2 or my Olympus Stylus 1? Please help me decide! Thanks!

I took my D800 with a 24-70 lens and my entire family (15 of us) last October. It was not too heavy AND I got a lot photos I will cherish for ever.

Kimbee Loc: Dunedin, Florida, USA

I'm a frequent visitor to Disney World...I'll take my 7D if I'm not planning on riding any roller coasters or water rides (the lockers are kind of pricey). Otherwise, I bring my much smaller, waterproof Pentax. There are so many beautiful things to take pictures of at the Disney Parks that it's worth carrying the DSLR.

Nannyrazzi

Just returned from Disney for the fifth time. I purchased a Memory Maker card from Disney online before I went and boy was I glad! I usually am never in the photos because I am always taking them. I highly recommend you look into it before you go as it is less expensive to purchase.
Even though I have a Nikon D7000 and several lenses, this trip I took my Nikon P310. I got great pictures, very sharp and great in low light and easy to carry. It rained 6 out of the 8 days we were there so being able to not have to worry about keeping my camera dry was also an asset.
Take your ponchos, keep doing all that can be done and have a great time.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

johnnycamra wrote:

I am going to Disney World soon and obviously I want to get a lot of great pictures. Would it be worth the hassle of carrying around my big heavy Nikon D800 which gives me the best pictures or should I bring my lighter Panasonic GH3 or should I bring one of my pocket cameras such as my Sony RX100 M2 or my Olympus Stylus 1? Please help me decide! Thanks!

I took my D800 with a 24-85 a few months ago to Disneyland and would not have been without it. Take it.

Dennis

floridayank326

The best option is to bring equipment for all instances and use a Disney locker to store what you're not using. Walk the park and look for ops and return later with appropriate equipment.

GaryS1964 Loc: Northern California

Haven't been to Disney World recently but I go every year to Disneyland. I carry my 5DMkiii on an Optech sling strap and I can go for 14 hours without any problems and I'm an old fart. It hangs at hand height which allows me to use my hand to steady it as I walk around.

DON'T even consider using a neck strap like the OEM strap that comes with the camera. You won't make it through the first day.

Thumburg1 Loc: Mason City Iowa

I carried my Kata Bag FULL a couple of days this last trip and figured out the water rides do not have plastic bags big enough so some equip got pretty wet. Glad I had my d700( Have an 800 now) so the wildlife images were outstanding-- absolutely to the Animal Kingdom as Opus suggested..Best vacation pics in a long time with my kids especially ..Coco Beach is a good day trip also-- you can see the Cape--pretty cool

TgH

TgH

twillsol Loc: St. Louis, MO

johnnycamra wrote:

I am going to Disney World soon and obviously I want to get a lot of great pictures. Would it be worth the hassle of carrying around my big heavy Nikon D800 which gives me the best pictures or should I bring my lighter Panasonic GH3 or should I bring one of my pocket cameras such as my Sony RX100 M2 or my Olympus Stylus 1? Please help me decide! Thanks!

Went to Disneyworld in April. Took my D800, my 24 - 120 3.5; 85, 1.8, & SB900 flash.

Used a shoulder strap, did not tire my neck out at all. and of course a back pack.

Great results, did not even use the 85 1.8. got some fantastic photos of my granddaughter and all the sites

Also took my Coolpix 9200 for my wife to use. Worked out really great.

joe west Loc: Taylor, Michigan

canon s110 point & shoot it can do what the big boys do.....