Best camera for trip to Ireland/Scotland
Apr 4, 2019 08:29:42 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Redleg john wrote:
This summer I'm going on a 2-week tour of Ireland and Scotland. Space and weight are at a premium and I'm reluctant to take my D5600 and three lenses. Any suggestions on what small bridge camera I could rent and from whom ? Thanks for the help - I'm an experienced beginner !
There is not much difference in size between the D5600 and a bridge. It would be difficult to use both at the same time.
If it was me I would take a pocket camera that I can put in a belt pouch, that way you could take both the D5600 with lens and the pocket camera with you at the same time when your out on tour.
I use the Sony HX99V, it has a pop up viewfinder (great for outdoor shooting) and a Zeiss 24-720 mm lens.
Apr 4, 2019 08:33:41 #
I recently did a two week trip (Actually 17 days) to Scotland and Ireland and took my Nikon D500 with an 18 to 300 lens. I got some great photos but carrying my equipment was an ordeal. When we got back I sold all of my Nikon gear and purchased the Fuji X-T3. A traveling companion had the Fuji and after comparing weight and pictures I was convinced a new system was the way to go for me. Go small and light as we did a lot of walking and long days to take advantage of our time in country.
Apr 4, 2019 08:50:49 #
Just out of curiosity - what kind of strap do you use? Rather than a neck strap which puts considerable strain on my neck I use a Peak strap that goes cross body. On our 18 day Christmas holiday to Edinburgh it was used with my D7500/Tamron 18-400mm lens with no problem at all and the weight is significantly more than your D5600. The only drawback to that strap was that it was rather bulky. I recently replaced it with another Peak strap (advertised for mirrorless use but it works fine on my D7500) which is much more compact in my camera bag or purse.
Have a wonderful trip - I've not been to Ireland but have been to Scotland six times - it is a beautiful place!
Have a wonderful trip - I've not been to Ireland but have been to Scotland six times - it is a beautiful place!
Apr 4, 2019 09:13:14 #
Every week there is a comment ' I am going to ........ and I need suggestions about a camera to take.' Why did you buy the 5200 in the first place? I use what I have and never think that I need something else. I can understand if you are climbing Mount Everest that carrying a dslr might be a problem. This is a regular vacation that everyone can do. I have a canon 70d with the 18-135, an xti with the standard lens and 80-300 l . This and various other pieces go in a backpack and I take that. I know how to change the settings on the cameras. Getting something new means that you need to learn how to change settings or you get the instruction book out and miss the shot or you set the camera on auto everything. Take what you know
Apr 4, 2019 09:28:01 #
jackpinoh
Loc: Kettering, OH 45419
hbbozsr wrote:
I would suggest you rent the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV 20.1MP Digital Camera from BL, that should cover all the pictures you want to take. Go enjoy your self and have a great trip.
Also take a monopod which will allow you to keep your ISO low in low light.
Apr 4, 2019 09:47:35 #
Why does the destination determine what camera to bring? Just bring what you already own. Factor in the type of photos you expect to take: landscapes or selfies.
Three years ago I flew to Honolulu and crammed as much gear as I could into my 30L bag. It weighed 45 pounds but I was expecting to work heavily on landscapes and I did not want leave that task to anything less than my D800. A once-in-a-lifetime time trip deserves your front-line gear.
Three years ago I flew to Honolulu and crammed as much gear as I could into my 30L bag. It weighed 45 pounds but I was expecting to work heavily on landscapes and I did not want leave that task to anything less than my D800. A once-in-a-lifetime time trip deserves your front-line gear.
Apr 4, 2019 09:48:53 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Take your camera with a lens like the 18-200 that’s all you need. Bring rain cover and small towel to wipe camera if it gets wet. Plus bring batteries etc
Apr 4, 2019 10:25:11 #
revhen wrote:
For our tour of Ireland I took my trusty Canon 70D with the omnipresent 18-135mm lens and that served me so well for the whole trip. I know you ae a Nikon person so something like that would serve you well.
Yes, Revhen is right. His combination is just about perfect for any trip.
Apr 4, 2019 10:56:21 #
Redleg john wrote:
This summer I'm going on a 2-week tour of Ireland and Scotland. Space and weight are at a premium and I'm reluctant to take my D5600 and three lenses. Any suggestions on what small bridge camera I could rent and from whom ? Thanks for the help - I'm an experienced beginner !
Take the 5600 a utility lens (like an 18-135) for most outings and a fast wide angle zoom (like a 10-20) for days when you will do a lot of interior shots.
Apr 4, 2019 11:00:16 #
The electrical plugs are different. So bring an adapter to charge your batteries. An 18-200mm or 18-300mm lens is all you will need.
Apr 4, 2019 11:19:32 #
I have an Rx10 iv & two Nikons. Save your $ & time and frustration. Your Nikon will serve you well and not drive you crazy with different menus and operation. You will get what you want quickly and easily which will lead to a more enjoyable trip. Make sure you bring a polorizer for all that ocean and green.
Apr 4, 2019 11:23:14 #
It depends on your interest.
I don't expect to shoot wild animals there, so the telephoto is out.
For my trips to Europe I like to take two cameras:
For street photography and social meetings where a larger camera is not practical, I'll take a pocket (almost credit card size) flat camera, with 16-18 megapixel sensor and a zoom about 24 -105mm.
You need the wide angle lens on this camera.
I'll take also - about a 4" size pocket tripod.
For the second camera - I agree with Jerry - Sony a6000, 25 megapixel camera with a zoom from 24 - 150mm, APS-C size sensor and a lightweight tripod - for the city night scenes.
It is a very lightweight photography equipment and I have never had a need for some other camera.
Have a good trip!
I don't expect to shoot wild animals there, so the telephoto is out.
For my trips to Europe I like to take two cameras:
For street photography and social meetings where a larger camera is not practical, I'll take a pocket (almost credit card size) flat camera, with 16-18 megapixel sensor and a zoom about 24 -105mm.
You need the wide angle lens on this camera.
I'll take also - about a 4" size pocket tripod.
For the second camera - I agree with Jerry - Sony a6000, 25 megapixel camera with a zoom from 24 - 150mm, APS-C size sensor and a lightweight tripod - for the city night scenes.
It is a very lightweight photography equipment and I have never had a need for some other camera.
Have a good trip!
Apr 4, 2019 12:04:35 #
Don't understand why you wouldn't take that camera. Not heavy. Don't know what lenses you have, but if one is a wide angle and the other a tele zoom, that's all you need. You'll most likely use the zoom more then anything.
Apr 4, 2019 12:38:14 #
mikee wrote:
The electrical plugs are different. So bring an adapter to charge your batteries. An 18-200mm or 18-300mm lens is all you will need.
An adapter is a must and I always bring a six outlet surge protector to plug into the adapter. This allows my wife and to charge our phone and iPads as well as camera batteries. I have also used the simple three plug outlet to plug into the adapter which worked when I had two adapters. That gave us six outlets. Most places you stay will have few outlets in your rooms.
On a separate note we fell in love with Ireland. The locals were very welcoming, the food great and the green scenery is truly green.
Apr 4, 2019 13:04:52 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
SueScott wrote:
Just out of curiosity - what kind of strap do you ... (show quote)
I have NEVER used a supplied camera strap. If I do on rare occasions use a strap it would be a black rapid. But on vacations, I like to carry the camera on a spider holster.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/762494-REG/SPIDER_HOLSTER_100_SpiderPro_Single_Camera_System.html?sts=pi
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