photography tips for River Cruise, Europe
Nov 8, 2021 08:31:23 #
billnikon wrote:
Yes, 24-750 Zeiss lens. I have printed to 20x30 tack sharp prints. Very impressive camera. Has a pop up viewfinder and pop up flash for auto fill flash and shoots Raw.
The small bridge cameras like the Sony HX99 and Canon SX70all have a small sensor which allows them to get incredible range equivalent out of a rather compact lens. Along with range they usually sacrifice light gathering ability. The 24-750mm range is 35mm equivalent.
Nov 8, 2021 08:34:04 #
We are taking a river cruise in April from Budapest to Amsterdam. I will have my Nikon 18-300 on my camera most, if not all, of the time. I will have my 18-140 with me as a backup lens. Probably never be on the camera. I will also take my Nikon bridge camera as a backup. Hope I don’t need it.
Have a good trip
Chuck
Have a good trip
Chuck
Nov 8, 2021 08:42:40 #
I brought two bodies, Nikon D750 and D7000. For the castle cruise, I was glad I did. I had a Nikkor 24-120 and a DX 18-200. Would have like a little more reach at times. Lowepro sling pack was my bag. Got some nice images, imo.
Nov 8, 2021 09:37:57 #
We did a Viking cruise a few years ago and I shot essentially everything with either my 24-105 or 70-300 (Canon). I took my Sigma 150-600 with me but never used it. If I had it to do over I would take those two lenses and maybe an extender "just in case". These images were all taken with those two lenses.
Nov 8, 2021 09:38:53 #
Nov 8, 2021 09:40:11 #
I took the Viking Danube cruise 5 years ago and it was wonderful! My Nikon D7100 with 18-140mm zoom served me well. I got lots of great shots, both inside (no flash allowed) and out. I love the smaller river boats and this little old lady traveling alone made many new friends, with whom I shared CD 's of my photos. Added bonus was the Chef's Apple Strudel lesson...Yum!
Nov 8, 2021 09:45:51 #
charlienow wrote:
We are taking a river cruise in April from Budapest to Amsterdam. I will have my Nikon 18-300 on my camera most, if not all, of the time. I will have my 18-140 with me as a backup lens. Probably never be on the camera. I will also take my Nikon bridge camera as a backup. Hope I don’t need it.
Have a good trip
Chuck
Have a good trip
Chuck
Believe me as having made this same trip in 2015, you will find the bridge camera a welcome tool for shooting from the ship especially from the sun deck.
Nov 8, 2021 09:55:10 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
keith k wrote:
Thanks Great shot that I assume you took with this setup
Yes, I only use my pocket Sony HX99 for our vacations. The main reason is that I can put this camera in my belt pouch or pocket and then I am hands free, it it the only way to travel. I own 3 DSLR bodies and two mirrorless bodies and have over 20 AF lenses.
But when I travel I only take my HX99, it does everything my 5 bodies can do. And it does very well in low light. Someone here mentioned it did not, I use a 5 stop HDR in auto mode and it shines in low light using this in the custom menu.
I have never missed a shot with it. I was on a water taxi in Venice Italy, I saw a bride in a gondola and quickly raised my camera and shot this shot from a moving boat at 750 mm. I have sold this print several times over.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end. Travel right, travel light.
Nov 8, 2021 09:55:17 #
I've done 5 river cruises over the last few years, and your kit will work well for the daily attractions. But for the cruise along look at castles in the hills parts, a longer reach would be useful. I had 70 - 300 (on D3400). and it was just adequate for the long range shots. For the last couple I took a bridge Nikon P530 too, it was great at longer shots.
Best advice I can give: Chill and enjoy the ride!
Best advice I can give: Chill and enjoy the ride!
Nov 8, 2021 09:56:06 #
See_the_shot wrote:
Wednesday is Castle day. The day the ship goes by dozens of castles perched high above the river. Use the longest lens you can afford. You’ll also have the opportunity to disembark and walk through one of the castles. Wear shoes that have good anti slip soles. Tons of great photo ops.
This was the highlight of our cruise. Hopefully the weather will be great that day and plan early to get a good seat on the top deck when cruising by these castles and vineyards. Enjoy!
Nov 8, 2021 10:04:03 #
I found the 35mm useful for taking photos through bus windows. If I had it to do over again, a rubber lens hood would be on it.
Nov 8, 2021 10:05:14 #
Danube and Rhine both: D7200 back then with 18-300. Also a CoolPix 7800.
All I needed and not too heavy. Small messenger bag or “safari” jack with big pockets.
All I needed and not too heavy. Small messenger bag or “safari” jack with big pockets.
Nov 8, 2021 10:15:30 #
That camera and lens is great for river cruises. I would take the 35mm f1.8 DX for sure as you may need a faster prime for night and indoor shots. If you like closer up pics of castles from the boat, a 70-300mm lens would be a great addition. If all that is too much, get a cameral with a smaller sensor and a fixed zoom that covers the needed focal lenghts. Some have already been mentioned.
I have done two river cruises with Nikon FX bodies and lenses.
I have done two river cruises with Nikon FX bodies and lenses.
Nov 8, 2021 10:15:50 #
bobforman
Loc: Anacortes, Washington State
Did the Danube too with my D7600 with the 18-140. There were times when I wished I'd had more reach, but you can always crop when you get home. One other tip (if it fits), tip the bartender at the start of the trip not at the end as is traditional. You'll get his attention.
Nov 8, 2021 10:23:13 #
did the 18-140 mm work ok for shots from the boat? Or would a longer lens serve better?
I would prefer to minimize the amount of gear that I take
I would prefer to minimize the amount of gear that I take
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