Once again, which camera gear to take on a trip.
Jan 27, 2023 10:28:47 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
pj81156 wrote:
In May we are off to Italy, Greece and the Holy La... (show quote)
Rent just the OM-1, 12-100 lens, extra battery, and charger. It will be all you will need.
Jan 27, 2023 10:29:19 #
pj81156 wrote:
In May we are off to Italy, Greece and the Holy La... (show quote)
Use your phone for walking around pictures. Use a mirrorless camera with a long lens and one like a 18-135 lens. Everything is covered! This is what I use. A canon R7-100-400 ll lens and a 18-135 lens.
Jan 27, 2023 10:30:35 #
pj81156 wrote:
In May we are off to Italy, Greece and the Holy La... (show quote)
Meaning no offense, these questions amuse the daylights out of me. If you were visiting your home town which lenses/cameras would you take? Whatever your selection you would do the best you could and most likely your photos would be superb. So what difference does it make if now you are talking some city in Europe or Alaska? Most likely you will still take excellent photographs.
Of course it does depend upon whether you are flying or driving. lf driving to Alaska then you would probably take along a long telephoto to capture wildlife far away.
I have lived in Alaska and had no telephoto at the time. I have done cruises and visited numerous cities in Europe and Mexico. At the time my camera of choice was a Nikon D800 with a 24-85 lens. That's it. Photos were wonderful both in cities and on the ship. Recently I have used a Sony RX10IV and have had great success with it. Why burden yourself to carrying tons of lenses when you will probably do well with one or two?
Have a great trip,
Dennis
Jan 27, 2023 11:12:56 #
pj81156 wrote:
In May we are off to Italy, Greece and the Holy La... (show quote)
Years ago we took an SLR with a 35mm lens attached. On my last trip I took my Z50 with the 28mm f/2.8 lens. Ten years ago I took a compact Canon G9 (1 inch sensor, 7.4-44.4mm zoom, 12.9 mega pixels). For the most part, I was generally satisfied with the results. Traveling to new places where I have never been previously, I might be inclined to take the 20-200mm lens with either the Z50 or Z6ii body. I prefer to travel light. different for each of us - take that which makes you feel most comfortable. your intended end use of the photos you shoot may be the best predictor of what you should include on your trip.
Jan 27, 2023 11:47:00 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
Dumb question. Take the gear that you have and are familiar with.
Jan 27, 2023 11:52:21 #
Jan 27, 2023 11:56:26 #
pj81156 wrote:
In May we are off to Italy, Greece and the Holy La... (show quote)
What do you have to choose from?
Jan 27, 2023 11:58:41 #
Bigmike1 wrote:
Dumb question. Take the gear that you have and are familiar with.
Using "Quote Reply" helps us understand to whom you are replying.
Jan 27, 2023 12:23:57 #
BobHartung wrote:
What do you have to choose from?
I think it's more of "I don't need all that stuff" as opposed to "what do I take".
He realized that he doesn't need to take along the kitchen sink.
Jan 27, 2023 12:28:22 #
Longshadow wrote:
I think it's more of "I don't need all that stuff" as opposed to "what do I take".
He realized that he doesn't need to take along the kitchen sink.
He realized that he doesn't need to take along the kitchen sink.
Great, but if we do not know what cameras/lenses he has how can we comment?
Jan 27, 2023 12:39:55 #
BobHartung wrote:
Great, but if we do not know what cameras/lenses he has how can we comment?
Very simple. You generalize.
Exactness is unimportant.
Just share simple ideas.
Jan 27, 2023 12:50:36 #
BobHartung wrote:
Great, but if we do not know what cameras/lenses he has how can we comment?
With due respect does it make much difference what kit he has? Isn't he asking us what we like, not necessarily brand names but types of lenses and maybe cameras.
Dennis
Jan 27, 2023 12:51:05 #
User ID wrote:
Very simple. You generalize.
Exactness is unimportant.
Just share simple ideas.
Exactness is unimportant.
Just share simple ideas.
Dennis
Jan 27, 2023 12:59:56 #
BobHartung wrote:
Great, but if we do not know what cameras/lenses he has how can we comment?
Well, I suppose you could simply agree or disagree with his statement, and why.
Knowing what equipment he has will only allow you to tell him what you would do with what he has,
or justify why he should take what stuff.
Jan 27, 2023 13:01:55 #
User ID wrote:
Very simple. You generalize.
Exactness is unimportant.
Just share simple ideas.
Exactness is unimportant.
Just share simple ideas.
Ideas which are not dedicated to specific equipment, or may encompass all equipment.
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