Caribbean cruise - finally decided which goodies to take
Jul 9, 2017 12:26:42 #
wdross wrote:
Sounds like a good job of paring down the equipmen... (show quote)
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I've never understood all the folks that talk about a camera's weight.
I have a Sony a99II + 28-300 mm lens on a wide strap around my neck and have been twice to the islands and all over 5 countries in Europe
and have never had any problems and I'm 78.
Jul 9, 2017 13:04:51 #
Just a guess on my part but it may not be carrying the camera and lens for excursions that's the issue but carrying the camera, assorted lenses, flash, filters, tripods, and laptop to board the ship, on the flight to get to the departure city etc. If you can cut down to the bare essentials carrying a DSLR with 28-300 shouldn't be a burden.
Jul 9, 2017 15:46:55 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
charles tabb wrote:
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I've never understood all the folks that talk about a camera's weight.
I have a Sony a99II + 28-300 mm lens on a wide strap around my neck and have been twice to the islands and all over 5 countries in Europe
and have never had any problems and I'm 78.
I've never understood all the folks that talk about a camera's weight.
I have a Sony a99II + 28-300 mm lens on a wide strap around my neck and have been twice to the islands and all over 5 countries in Europe
and have never had any problems and I'm 78.
Even through I am only 68, I want to be able to carry the maximum equipment (flash, tripod,14mm to 800mm at f3.5 or less, and 180 macro f2 in 35mm terms) and not only meet carry-on size but also meet the smaller personal carry-on size. To do so, weight and size becomes an issue. In the OP's case, it is doctor's orders to lighten the load. In my case I just do not want a lot of weight and size.
Jul 9, 2017 19:05:59 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
Thanks all for the solid info. I do have a Nikon PS (old but still does an admirable job and my wife has a Sony PS. She'll most likely take hers anyway Still I have 1 wk to go before we head out so still mulling over over my options.
I did find on other cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska that a long lens is very useful and I do have one I could bring, but I want to keep the weight down so may show in high res and let PS do the work.
Let you all know how it turns out and will post the best of what I take.
Forgot to mention that I did speak to my doc (who is also my partner in our practice). He says do what I want and take some Aleve.
I did find on other cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska that a long lens is very useful and I do have one I could bring, but I want to keep the weight down so may show in high res and let PS do the work.
Let you all know how it turns out and will post the best of what I take.
Forgot to mention that I did speak to my doc (who is also my partner in our practice). He says do what I want and take some Aleve.
Jul 14, 2017 15:15:27 #
NJphotodoc wrote:
Hi all - Usually when I go on vacation, I take my ... (show quote)
Your solution for the monopod won't work for me. I'm 6'1" and my wife is 6'. I'm not complaining though.
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