First trip to Europe. Do I have things covered?
Apr 16, 2018 08:48:57 #
Great advice, travel light! You will thank yourself at each airport as you walk the mile to the check-in, TSA, etc. When I leave the ship and go out on the economy I take my favorite (24-70 F2.8) lens and maybe my flash. Seldom do I pine for a tripod or a longer lens.
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Apr 16, 2018 08:49:50 #
romanmel7 wrote:
We will be traveling to Venice, Salzburg and Munic... (show quote)
Relax, take the 24-70, small flash if you want, mono pod maybe, tripod, I wouldn't bother unless you have specific ideas in mind, nifty 50 or a fast 35mm might be nice for a change of pace, Bob.
btw lot of years but last time in europe was carrying a Argus C-3, wish I could find my photos, Bob.
Apr 16, 2018 08:57:12 #
romanmel7 wrote:
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Just remember that large public buildings, bridges and castles are not generally for sale: so if some spiv tries to sell you one, tell him to bugger off.
Apr 16, 2018 09:05:07 #
When I am traveling I take Nikon D750 with 24-70mm and Nikon D700 with 20mm , tripod, extra memory cards and butteries, chargers and laptop.
romanmel7 wrote:
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Apr 16, 2018 09:08:41 #
My last trip I took my 70D and my 10-18mm and Tamron 16-300. It covered all the bases. For you I would eliminate on of the 2 f/2.8 lens, you have 24-120 & 24-70. either will do the trick while in the city.
Apr 16, 2018 09:12:17 #
Have made several trips to Europe. Just my experience but I have always been happy because I had my longest reach lens with me.
Have a wonderful trip.
Have a wonderful trip.
Apr 16, 2018 09:15:15 #
Schwabo
Loc: Florida
I travel to Europe twice a year. I just take the 24-70 and a tripod for inside churches and castles.
Apr 16, 2018 09:20:15 #
Bring the lens you use the most when photographing a US city or town. I used to lug around a 500mm Nikkor reflex lens for my old F and got some nice shots with it, but it was way too much. Mostly I used my 50mm "normal" lens that helped me capture what my eyes saw, 1:1. One thing you must bring: more than just one adaptor to let you plug your devices in - chargers, phone, laptop. Most will work directly with 220V, you just need the round prongs instead of the flat ones.
And don't worry too much about the water. However, bottled water was "invented" in Europe, with or without bubbles. Bon voyage!
And don't worry too much about the water. However, bottled water was "invented" in Europe, with or without bubbles. Bon voyage!
Apr 16, 2018 09:21:42 #
Schwabo
Loc: Florida
Oh one more thing, do not forget you will need an electrical plug converter because the your plug will not fit any of the electrical outlet's in Europe. You can buy them at most airport's.
Apr 16, 2018 09:22:13 #
The water you get from the tap in Salzburg or Munich (for free) is about the same you buy in the US in plastic bottles...
Apr 16, 2018 09:25:39 #
jrcarpe
Loc: Jacksonville,AR
My advice is travel light and try not to look so much like just any tourist.You won't need a lot of gear.With me I have taken a Canon 40D and later the 70D with a 50mm 1.4 lens and a trusty 28/135 along with my Canon G11 P&S plus a small camcorder.I am happy with what I saw and captured.
Beware of pickpockets as they are out and about.
Have fun and enjoy the beautiful places you plan to visit.
Beware of pickpockets as they are out and about.
Have fun and enjoy the beautiful places you plan to visit.
Apr 16, 2018 09:25:41 #
My wife & I travel to Europe regularly; generally 2X/yr. in my crop sensor years (D90, D300S) took NIKKOR 17-55f/2.8. Once I also took a Sigma 18-270 & while I liked the reach, didn’t use it enough to warrant lens change.
Now use FF D700 w/Nikkor 24-70f/2.8 & couldn’t be happier. Traveled last year w/guy w/28-300(?); was somewhat intrigued, but will not pull the trigger before this yrs trips.
Travel lite is best suggestion!
Now use FF D700 w/Nikkor 24-70f/2.8 & couldn’t be happier. Traveled last year w/guy w/28-300(?); was somewhat intrigued, but will not pull the trigger before this yrs trips.
Travel lite is best suggestion!
Apr 16, 2018 09:32:10 #
I lived in Germany 10 yrs while in the Army and all of it off post. I highly recommend that you drink the bottled water you can get it everywhere you go and it’s cheap the water is not the greatest although you bath and shower in it it’s great for that. Make sure you heat the hot water heater on the wall in the bath room before showers or a bath. As far as equipment I think you have it covered the 70-200 at home if you like but I can bet you will go some where that you wish you had it. I would carry my equipment with me on the plane it’s the safest way other than that you should feel safe anywhere you go. I know you will have a wander full trip take lots of pics if you need a personnel tour guide my bags are packed ready to go
Apr 16, 2018 09:47:19 #
Just so you're aware, privacy laws are different in Germany compared to the US. In a nutshell, consent is required to take photos of people. I'd advise not taking candid shots of strangers. If the subject is a building, marktplatz, or whatever, and people are in the photo but generally unrecognizable then you should be okay. Not sure about the other countries, I have not been there, but I would look into it.
Apr 16, 2018 09:49:57 #
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