Travel to Canadian Rockies
Jul 5, 2019 16:50:12 #
KEN SPECKLER
Loc: Bethesda,MD
Going next week, to Canadian Rockies, Glacier Nat'l Pk., Banff, Lake Louise and the Calgary 'Stampede'.
Have D-7200 with 18-300,16-80,35mm, and a (just purchased and learning) Z6 with 24-70, 14-30, and FZX converter.
Appreciate recommendations as to Camera(s) and lenses to take
Ideally only want to take one camera.
Any suggestions as to camera settings, filters, etc., would be appreciated.
Thank you so much.... Ken
Have D-7200 with 18-300,16-80,35mm, and a (just purchased and learning) Z6 with 24-70, 14-30, and FZX converter.
Appreciate recommendations as to Camera(s) and lenses to take
Ideally only want to take one camera.
Any suggestions as to camera settings, filters, etc., would be appreciated.
Thank you so much.... Ken
Jul 5, 2019 17:31:28 #
Take both, Z6 with 14-30mm, and the D7200 with the 18-300. The Z6 with the 14-30 will be good for the landscapes and the D7200 with the zoom for the Stampede. READ, READ, AND TEST WITH THE Z6 LOTS BEFORE YOU GO. I have done the mountains and the rodeos and from my experience this is the best combo to get thru your travels. If you have a monopod, use it especially at the rodeo. Happy clicking. Sounds like a great trip.
Jul 6, 2019 06:20:27 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
KEN SPECKLER wrote:
Going next week, to Canadian Rockies, Glacier Nat'l Pk., Banff, Lake Louise and the Calgary 'Stampede'.
Have D-7200 with 18-300,16-80,35mm, and a (just purchased and learning) Z6 with 24-70, 14-30, and FZX converter.
Appreciate recommendations as to Camera(s) and lenses to take
Ideally only want to take one camera.
Any suggestions as to camera settings, filters, etc., would be appreciated.
Thank you so much.... Ken
Have D-7200 with 18-300,16-80,35mm, and a (just purchased and learning) Z6 with 24-70, 14-30, and FZX converter.
Appreciate recommendations as to Camera(s) and lenses to take
Ideally only want to take one camera.
Any suggestions as to camera settings, filters, etc., would be appreciated.
Thank you so much.... Ken
D7200, 18-300, Polarizer filter.
Jul 6, 2019 07:18:25 #
Since you just got the Z6, you should take it to get some awesome landscapes. I agree also that you should take the D7200 with the 18-300 as that is the camera you are most familiar with, and occasionally will need the reach.
Jul 6, 2019 08:31:46 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
To the OP, I realize this is not germane to your original question but I strongly recommend you drive farther north than what you indicated in your post you were going to do, including the entire north - south areas of Banff and Jasper National Parks, so basically from Banff to Jaspar on the Icefields Parkway, and do side excursions such as to Moraine and Maligne Lakes for example. I have traveled extensively with an emphasis on mountain country and this is the most beautiful alpine scenery I have ever seen. The photo ops are almost endless.
Jul 6, 2019 08:35:31 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
KEN SPECKLER wrote:
Going next week, to Canadian Rockies
Ideally only want to take one camera.
Any suggestions as to camera settings, filters, etc., would be appreciated.
Thank you so much.... Ken
Ideally only want to take one camera.
Any suggestions as to camera settings, filters, etc., would be appreciated.
Thank you so much.... Ken
Best answer to your question: Bill's....D7200, 18-300, polarizer.
Enjoy your trip...learn your new gear at home.
Jul 6, 2019 08:39:15 #
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Jul 6, 2019 09:49:52 #
I did this trip one year ago. You definitely need wide angle for the scenery
. That and my 18-200 lens was all I needed on my Sony 6300.
. That and my 18-200 lens was all I needed on my Sony 6300.
Jul 6, 2019 10:16:58 #
Jul 6, 2019 10:26:53 #
Wide angle for scenery, long reach for wildlife. I envy your trip !
Jul 6, 2019 13:07:49 #
Did much of what you will be seeing a few years ago. Lugged a ton of equipment around and mostly used my (then) trusty D750 with a 24-70 lens. Did get a (very) few wildlife shots with something longer though.
Jul 6, 2019 13:29:11 #
rck281
Loc: Overland Park, KS
I agree with Wanderer2. His suggestions will be the best part of the trip.
Jul 6, 2019 13:32:09 #
I did similar travel in 2013, combining the AMTRAK Chicago-Seattle tour (with 4 days in Glacier NP) with a Canada Rail tour. I shot the entire trip with my D7000 wearing the 18-200VR lens. It was all I needed.
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Jul 6, 2019 14:03:52 #
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