Vacation of a life time. HELP
Mar 25, 2012 20:34:59 #
Pitcairn Guy wrote:
I will be gone for three weeks. Any idea how to take pictures out of an open plane and what lens I should use from my list?
Fotomann wrote:
Enjoy this trip of a lifetime. Sounds like it could be a bit of a rush? How long will that take :-)
Have Fun.
Have Fun.
plane shots I would suggest 24-70
General walk around 24-70
I would carry with you the 70-200 for shots that require it.
But for my money the 24-70 would pretty much stay on the body.
Mar 26, 2012 06:19:37 #
I would take your 2 longest lenses in the plane. Just put one in your empty camera bag. Leave your other stuff in the car or at home. Or get a small bag for the plane ride.
Also, check with your house insurance about a rider for your camera stuff. I do mine that way and it is only $35 a year. And that is for $30,000.
Erv
Also, check with your house insurance about a rider for your camera stuff. I do mine that way and it is only $35 a year. And that is for $30,000.
Erv
Mar 26, 2012 06:31:27 #
Deej covered a lot of the extras. My wife and I went to Kenya and Tanzania for three weeks--found the big items (# of bodies, lenses and the like) often mattered less than the little ones (filters, power, and cards). Take as much memory as you think you'll need x 50%. Cards are small, and I had a Mac Air. Also, a small solar charger would have helped. This was a different environment, obviously--hot and a good bit of dust--but cleaning supplies were critical. Just my personal preference, but simplify as much as you can.
Don't know about any cultural sensitivities there, but the Masai people had a wide range of views on being photographed, not all of them tolerant. Enjoy the trip--look forward to hearing about it.
Don't know about any cultural sensitivities there, but the Masai people had a wide range of views on being photographed, not all of them tolerant. Enjoy the trip--look forward to hearing about it.
Mar 26, 2012 07:20:12 #
For the night shots, I'm thinking do some with the short lens (maybe framed with a few trees on each side), and the long lens to concentrate on an interesting section of the sky.
What I'd do is take the lenses and run a few trials in your back yard, public park, etc. Not sure where you are, but you're not looking for pollution-free shots, you're just looking for information on which lenses give you the effect you think you'll be looking for when you get there.
What I'd do is take the lenses and run a few trials in your back yard, public park, etc. Not sure where you are, but you're not looking for pollution-free shots, you're just looking for information on which lenses give you the effect you think you'll be looking for when you get there.
Mar 26, 2012 07:23:08 #
From my experience, hanging out of the window of a Cessna, I recommend having not only a lens strap, as previously said, but a camera strap around your neck. Dropping the camera is to be avoided by any means.
Low wing planes will limit your view, that's why I prefer high wing planes like the Cessna. You don't even need to look through the viewfinder and I wouldn't even tax the battery to use the electronic display. Just point the camera at the subject and fire.
Use a large memory card and take hundreds of shots. Some of them will be blurred due to vibration and hand movement, but the more images the more likely you will have the pictures you want. Going back to reshoot under these conditions isn't an option.
Don't let the process of photography take you away from the enjoyment of such a glorious vacation. Having fun is just as important.
But you can't print out a memory, either.
Best regards and wishes for a grand experience,
Don
Low wing planes will limit your view, that's why I prefer high wing planes like the Cessna. You don't even need to look through the viewfinder and I wouldn't even tax the battery to use the electronic display. Just point the camera at the subject and fire.
Use a large memory card and take hundreds of shots. Some of them will be blurred due to vibration and hand movement, but the more images the more likely you will have the pictures you want. Going back to reshoot under these conditions isn't an option.
Don't let the process of photography take you away from the enjoyment of such a glorious vacation. Having fun is just as important.
But you can't print out a memory, either.
Best regards and wishes for a grand experience,
Don
Mar 26, 2012 07:29:30 #
jim1945
Loc: louisville,ky.
you can omit the 105 mm lens. the 70-200 mm lens will be fine for portrait and full body shots...enjoy the trip,and please show us your work on returning. jim1945
Mar 26, 2012 08:18:09 #
Pitcairn Guy wrote:
I am about to go on a vacation of a life time. I w... (show quote)
no advice but WOW
Mar 26, 2012 08:18:31 #
Remember Murphy's Law. Take an extra body that can utilize your lenses instead of the 105. And plastic bags as I envision blowing sand and water. Have fun!
Mar 26, 2012 08:23:38 #
I wanr to take another body. I am looking around for a D4 with no luck. Do you know where I can get one? The next batch hits the stores on the 12th, I leave on the 8th.
TJ28012 wrote:
Remember Murphy's Law. Take an extra body that can utilize your lenses instead of the 105. And plastic bags as I envision blowing sand and water. Have fun!
Mar 26, 2012 08:34:48 #
A few additional thoughts to the good advice you've been offerred thus far.
No problem w/ changing lenses while airborne, as long as there's no aerobatics.
Seatbelt tight at takeoff and landing; but loosen for shooting.
Less wind buffeting on your gear when shooting aft, so consider continuing shooting after passing the subject.
Consider practicing shooting out of the open window of a car at speed before you leave.
Ask friend at what altitude s/he'll be cruising; base initial lens choice on that (and your style/interests).
No problem w/ changing lenses while airborne, as long as there's no aerobatics.
Seatbelt tight at takeoff and landing; but loosen for shooting.
Less wind buffeting on your gear when shooting aft, so consider continuing shooting after passing the subject.
Consider practicing shooting out of the open window of a car at speed before you leave.
Ask friend at what altitude s/he'll be cruising; base initial lens choice on that (and your style/interests).
Mar 26, 2012 08:43:35 #
Good idea, I will try shoot out a car window at 110 mph, just joking but I will give it a shot. As far as the altitude I was told the plane is mine, I can go anywhere incuding up or down. The reason I do not want to change the lens is getting dust in the camera with all the swirling air. Thanks
Glenn K wrote:
A few additional thoughts to the good advice you'v... (show quote)
Mar 26, 2012 09:07:24 #
You might consider color gels for your flash units to match the color of the flash to the color of ambient light entering rooms through the door or windows. They are also good to have around camp fires at night. I'm sure I don't need to mention polorizers...
Mar 26, 2012 09:15:20 #
Re dust: If the cockpit is cleaned beforehand, there's not likely to be much dust at altitude in that environment. Tahiti is not like East Africa in the dry season. If need be, you could go offshore to windward a bit where the air will be cleaner. And you can always blow off the dust and/or clean the sensor if you get an errant dust bunny. Since you'll be sitting down, you'll be able to hold each lens between your legs as you change, thereby making the change quick and secure. You can practice that in the car too. Onward and upward.
Mar 26, 2012 09:27:20 #
captsteve
Loc: NW Florida
One Very inportant thing to consider is a portable external hard drive to back up all your pictures on. carry it on your person on the way home. you never know what might happen to your laptop! dropped, stolen or a spilled drink on the flight home. All could be a heart breaking disaster!
Have a blast and stop to smell the roses, dont just shoot them!
Have a blast and stop to smell the roses, dont just shoot them!
Mar 26, 2012 09:30:37 #
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