Iceland question
Aug 22, 2018 13:59:32 #
I head for Iceland in about a month. I am looking for suggestions regarding things I should bring, other than camera equipment.
Aug 22, 2018 14:00:47 #
Aug 22, 2018 15:47:41 #
On the YouTubes, look at Thomas Heaton's and Matt Granger's videos regarding Iceland. Be prepared for major weather changes on the hour.
Aug 22, 2018 19:00:12 #
ricardo7
Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile
Credit card with chip and pin. Make sure you have a multi-thousand dollar credit limit.
Aug 22, 2018 23:33:17 #
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
dyximan wrote:
Warm clothes and lots of money.
Yes and yes. And don't forget the raincoat.
Aug 23, 2018 02:02:13 #
Buffalolensman wrote:
I head for Iceland in about a month. I am looking for suggestions regarding things I should bring, other than camera equipment.
Lots of money!!! It is a very expensive, beautiful country!
Aug 23, 2018 05:39:19 #
jbird97
Loc: Ephrata Pennsylvania
I was there last week. I did not need any cash the entire time I was there, they take credit and debit cards everywhere. Food and fuel are very expensive, about 3x what it costs in the USA. Bring layers of clothes and a rain parka. I would use a lens filter when shooting around any geysers or hot pools that vent gases to protect your lens.
Aug 23, 2018 05:52:44 #
quick note, believe it or not, the mosquitoes in Iceland are horrendous.Worst in the world. Be prepared.
Aug 23, 2018 06:49:49 #
geneg12
Loc: Virginia
I am leaving today from Iceland and had a great time. Very lucky with weather and didn't have any rain in the South along the coast to the Iceberg lagoon from 9 to 14 August. And then on 15th went to Greenland on a sail ship with 11 other photographers, that weather was fantastic as well, would have liked a few clouds! I did find that most photos are taken from getting out of car so no big need for tripod, and if you take one make it small and light for night time or long exposures. I used mostly my Nikon D850 and D5 with 24-70, 70-200 and some use of my 16-35 and 300mm PF lens. I did see polar bears, musk ox and thousands of icebergs. Fantastic trip and now I have to process 4000 photos. I did use my Samsung S9+ a ton and took 400 photos. Great for Panos!!
Aug 23, 2018 06:51:13 #
Buffalolensman wrote:
I head for Iceland in about a month. I am looking for suggestions regarding things I should bring, other than camera equipment.
Clothing layers including raincoat and waterproof shoes/boots.
Aug 23, 2018 06:54:55 #
geneg12
Loc: Virginia
Oh for clothes I did over pack. Never used my long johns, hiking pants work better than jeans and I had 3 sweaters with long sleeve under armor, always a knit hat and a 2 in 1 jacket, mostly used the insulated under coat and some times added the rain coat outer layer for more warmth. Fingerless gloves are nice. I'd recommend low top hiking shoes and I did wear Merel saddles and running shoes. Warm socks are a must. And no place to wash. Food and fuel is expensive. Gene
Aug 23, 2018 08:48:10 #
Buffalolensman wrote:
I head for Iceland in about a month. I am looking for suggestions regarding things I should bring, other than camera equipment.
Brining plenty of money or be sure to have credit cards
Aug 23, 2018 09:04:09 #
On Youtube DO NOT miss Jeannie With a View (many helpful videos for planning a trip, where to go, car rentals, food, etc.) and Mads Peter Iversen has the most extensive collection of videos for photographers that I have found.
Aug 23, 2018 09:19:32 #
dyximan wrote:
Warm clothes and lots of money.
Whatever you think you'll need for money, at least double it...enjoy
Aug 23, 2018 11:01:53 #
Concerning your comment about needing no tripod or a light weight tripod, that depends on what the OP is planning to shoot. If he wants aurora shots: tripod. If he wants panos: tripod. If he wants slow waterfall shots: tripod. If the wind blows like it did the times I've been there (often 60+ mph, up to 100 mph): tripod.
The next time I go the thing I'll add to my packing list is my drone.
The next time I go the thing I'll add to my packing list is my drone.
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