What kind of camera gear would you take to Europe for a river cruise?
Jul 17, 2018 18:28:12 #
runakid
Loc: Shelbyville, TN
I have full frame and crop bodies. Want to keep it small enough to travel and tour with easily.
Jul 17, 2018 18:30:38 #
I'm going in the Fall. Plan to take 1 camera body and 2 lenses, 16-35mm FF and 28-200mm FF.
Jul 17, 2018 18:37:14 #
runakid
Loc: Shelbyville, TN
Sounds like a great combination. I could do that too. I want to keep it simple but not skimp on quality.
Jul 17, 2018 18:48:32 #
The best I could take. Given the travel and shooting platforms, I'd probably, and regretfully, leave my 4x5 cameras at home. However, I'd be very amenable to taking my Hasselblad 500c with a few lenses. That along with my D800e and two lenses.
--Bob
--Bob
runakid wrote:
I have full frame and crop bodies. Want to keep it small enough to travel and tour with easily.
Jul 17, 2018 19:06:50 #
I just did this in April-May. I took a Fuji X-T20 with an 16-50, 50-230 and a 27 mm prime. Cruising up the Rhone from Marseilles to Lyon the scenery wasn't that great, other than the Nuclear Power plant south of Macron. 99% of my shooting was on shore excursions, and for that, the 16-50 was the ideal choice.
Jul 17, 2018 19:27:58 #
Amielee
Loc: Eastern Washington State
Going this Sunday. Taking Canon Rebel and 17/50 f2.8 and 55/250 and a Canon SX60HC for backup. Amsterdam to Budepest.
Jul 17, 2018 19:29:25 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I’d take the crop body, a versatile zoom, and a quick prime. Lighter weight and less of a pain to tote.
Jul 17, 2018 20:02:57 #
runakid wrote:
I have full frame and crop bodies. Want to keep it small enough to travel and tour with easily.
Nikon Df and AF Nikkor 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5D
Jul 17, 2018 21:21:52 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I just did this in April-May. I took a Fuji X-T20 with an 16-50, 50-230 and a 27 mm prime. Cruising up the Rhone from Marseilles to Lyon the scenery wasn't that great, other than the Nuclear Power plant south of Macron. 99% of my shooting was on shore excursions, and for that, the 16-50 was the ideal choice.
Did you find that a tripod was a good idea for the excursions? I love my VR lenses but I sure ain't as steady as I once was.
Jul 17, 2018 21:23:43 #
Mac wrote:
Nikon Df and AF Nikkor 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5D
I think I'll take my Df instead of the D850. Love my 35-105mm but I find the 28-200 to be more versatile and, actually, a tad smaller.
Jul 17, 2018 21:31:07 #
cameraf4 wrote:
I think I'll take my Df instead of the D850. Love my 35-105mm but I find the 28-200 to be more versatile and, actually, a tad smaller.
Enjoy your trip, I'm looking forward to seeing your photos.Jul 17, 2018 21:33:09 #
cameraf4 wrote:
Did you find that a tripod was a good idea for the excursions? I love my VR lenses but I sure ain't as steady as I once was.
My suitcase was full enough, and European cities, towns and streets are just too compact to allow a tripod. A monopod might be better, but still difficult.
Jul 18, 2018 05:39:08 #
runakid wrote:
I have full frame and crop bodies. Want to keep it small enough to travel and tour with easily.
Canon FF camera equipment.
Jul 18, 2018 05:56:27 #
allan catt
Loc: gillingham,kent,uk
Just done a Rhine trip,Amsterdam to Basel.have done a few of these and all I take is my Lumix DMC-TZ60.30x zoom 18mp.viewfinder plus led screen.i don’t want to be a pack horse,I see many people struggling with gear ,tripods. Lenses etc. There is no need ,you are never far from shore I have taken some excellent shots .enjoy your holiday.
Jul 18, 2018 05:57:03 #
Taking camera gear on a cruise is no different than any other trip, I only take one camera and a decent zoom lens and no tripod, and remember you have to carry your gear everywhere.
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