Camping and Photography... What to take?
Apr 10, 2016 13:07:16 #
Thinking I'm going to have to camp out to get some of the shots I want. Haven't camped since I was in the Boy Scouts. Haven't the slightest idea how to go about it. If I need to hike 6 or 8 miles into a park to get a shot, how would I get a tent, mess kit, etc. plus all my photography gear in there? Any experienced landscape people who can give me a clue. I want to stop by Cabella's and see what's there but I want to know the right questions to ask.
Apr 10, 2016 13:19:47 #
Be careful you could walk out of there with a bill in the 1000's , If you were a boyscout all you need is a knife. a rock as a pillow, a few pines for a shelter, dig up earth worms and grubs, high in protein and a small stream for water.
On a serious note, Ive found that the people at REI seem to have better answers to my questions . To me it seems like Cabellas camping people just want to sell you stuff. The guy at REI had backpacked Europe, and south america, He knew his stuff.
On a serious note, Ive found that the people at REI seem to have better answers to my questions . To me it seems like Cabellas camping people just want to sell you stuff. The guy at REI had backpacked Europe, and south america, He knew his stuff.
Apr 10, 2016 13:27:43 #
bdk wrote:
Be careful you could walk out of there with a bill in the 1000's , If you were a boyscout all you need is a knife. a rock as a pillow, a few pines for a shelter, dig up earth worms and grubs, high in protein and a small stream for water.
On a serious note, Ive found that the people at REI seem to have better answers to my questions . To me it seems like Cabellas camping people just want to sell you stuff. The guy at REI had backpacked Europe, and south america, He knew his stuff.
On a serious note, Ive found that the people at REI seem to have better answers to my questions . To me it seems like Cabellas camping people just want to sell you stuff. The guy at REI had backpacked Europe, and south america, He knew his stuff.
Boy, I'd hate to camp with you. I love earth worms and all but I hate to use a rock for a pillow!!!! LoL
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Apr 10, 2016 14:08:59 #
oneillj wrote:
Thinking I'm going to have to camp out to get some of the shots I want. Haven't camped since I was in the Boy Scouts. Haven't the slightest idea how to go about it. If I need to hike 6 or 8 miles into a park to get a shot, how would I get a tent, mess kit, etc. plus all my photography gear in there? Any experienced landscape people who can give me a clue. I want to stop by Cabella's and see what's there but I want to know the right questions to ask.
You do not say what you are shooting, wildlife, landscape? you could find a good place to camp that is not so deep in the woods, then get up early and pack a portable blind to the location you want to shoot. for wildlife, you need a long lens, 300mm or greater. for landscape, you need a wide angle lens, around 18mm. for both, I would take a telephoto that would cover both needs. the fewer lenses you need to pack the better.
Apr 10, 2016 15:02:28 #
oneillj wrote:
Thinking I'm going to have to camp out to get some of the shots I want. Haven't camped since I was in the Boy Scouts. Haven't the slightest idea how to go about it. If I need to hike 6 or 8 miles into a park to get a shot, how would I get a tent, mess kit, etc. plus all my photography gear in there? Any experienced landscape people who can give me a clue. I want to stop by Cabella's and see what's there but I want to know the right questions to ask.
Minimal gear, very large back pack, or take a friend or two to split the load.
Apr 10, 2016 15:53:03 #
orrie smith wrote:
You do not say what you are shooting, wildlife, landscape? you could find a good place to camp that is not so deep in the woods, then get up early and pack a portable blind to the location you want to shoot. for wildlife, you need a long lens, 300mm or greater. for landscape, you need a wide angle lens, around 18mm. for both, I would take a telephoto that would cover both needs. the fewer lenses you need to pack the better.
Landscape and I travel alone.
Apr 10, 2016 16:00:05 #
Got any idea as to where you are going? Or, is that in hiding also?
oneillj wrote:
Thinking I'm going to have to camp out to get some of the shots I want. Haven't camped since I was in the Boy Scouts. Haven't the slightest idea how to go about it. If I need to hike 6 or 8 miles into a park to get a shot, how would I get a tent, mess kit, etc. plus all my photography gear in there? Any experienced landscape people who can give me a clue. I want to stop by Cabella's and see what's there but I want to know the right questions to ask.
Apr 10, 2016 16:01:09 #
I'll be shooting landscape. So, need the diopter, 50mm, 16mm Fisheye, 70-200mm, 24-70 or 24 - 120 f/4.0, filters, intervalometer/timer, tripod, lens cloth, ipad/phone, lcd loupe and a few other small items. Even a speedlight if I need to shoot up close and need some fill. Now, that's everything! I'd have to leave some of that stuff in the car. Which brings me to another issue. If I'm 1000 miles away from home, do I really want to leave all that stuff in the car for a night or two in national park parking lot? 99 times out of a 100 I'd probably be OK but do I want to take that chance?
Apr 10, 2016 16:20:57 #
oneillj wrote:
I'll be shooting landscape. So, need the diopter, ... (show quote)
you should be okay, but you may want to look into some insurance for some peace of mind.
Apr 10, 2016 16:51:52 #
One camera body and an 18-300 lens of a decent brand and you should be all set. I have been all over Florida several time and only carry my Sigma 18-250 and it does every thing I want. Take a cleaning cloth and leave the rest at home.
Apr 10, 2016 19:52:29 #
Apr 10, 2016 20:28:10 #
RaeRae wrote:
Don't forget the wine!
LOL I'll have plenty of cold beer waiting on me when I return. Either that or find a good bar. :-D
Apr 10, 2016 20:30:54 #
Ol' Frank wrote:
One camera body and an 18-300 lens of a decent brand and you should be all set. I have been all over Florida several time and only carry my Sigma 18-250 and it does every thing I want. Take a cleaning cloth and leave the rest at home.
I agree the less the better. But when I go to away, I do a bunch of different things that require a certain lens. Those are cropped sensor lenses (at least the Nikon is) in that focal range and thus won't match my full sensor body. Although, I've seriously thought about getting the Nikkor 18-300 if I travel to Europe. I'll just take my D200 instead of the D3s.
Apr 10, 2016 20:31:36 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Boy, I'd hate to camp with you. I love earth worms and all but I hate to use a rock for a pillow!!!! LoL
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Yea, that rock is pretty tough. :-)
Apr 10, 2016 20:38:43 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Boy, I'd hate to camp with you. I love earth worms and all but I hate to use a rock for a pillow!!!! LoL
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I just went to the REI in Dallas. At first it didn't even look like it had camping gear. Then, I found a guy to help me. The reason I couldn't find the camping stuff is it's so small it fits on the same kind of shelf the put shirts and pants on.
You're right. Very knowledgeable and knows his stuff because he does it. Also right about the $1000. I'll definitely be going there to get the stuff when I'm ready.
So, we went over some stuff that I didn't even know existed since I have camped since the 70's.
Light weight 1 man tent around $299.
Didn't remember what the sleeping bag cost.
Gotta get a Tent Footprint...
A hiking backpack..
I couldn't believe the tent was less than 2lbs. All this and the camera gear can fit in the backpack. I also need food and a way to heat it up.
Yes... absolutely close to $1000 when it's all said and done.
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