Trip To England Questions
Sep 29, 2018 17:47:18 #
One of our treasured experiences in London was to visit Greenwich Park. The skylight view of London is fabulous, and being there at 1:00pm you get to see the 'Time Ball raise and drop'. If you want to capture this happening be prepared and fast, as the ball drops in about 3 seconds and if you miss the shot it will a 24 hour wait till the next one. I only captured 4 in this brief period, and admit to be an amateur. But maybe the good Lord will some day give me another opportunity. OH! and the river boat tour from Greenwich on the Thames is awesome. Norm
Sep 29, 2018 19:14:04 #
Didn't know about the ball thanks fo the heafs up. I am planning on taking the river tour.
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks,
Jim
Sep 29, 2018 21:16:35 #
And carry your wallet/ money in an inside pocket. Like inside your shirt. With a cheap wallet with a couple if dollars in your pants as normal. . Lots of pickpockets.
Same for your wife. Have her check out the slashproof purses. There's a couple different brands. Pacsafe is good. And maybe anti theft covers for your rfid credit cards.
Better to be a little paranoid now and buy an extra case, than loose stuff to pickpockets later. And use the hotel safe. Way easier to enjoy yourself.
Same for your wife. Have her check out the slashproof purses. There's a couple different brands. Pacsafe is good. And maybe anti theft covers for your rfid credit cards.
Better to be a little paranoid now and buy an extra case, than loose stuff to pickpockets later. And use the hotel safe. Way easier to enjoy yourself.
Sep 29, 2018 22:26:43 #
Sep 30, 2018 06:29:11 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
My wife and I are planning a trip to England then Scotland in late May. I have an artificial knee and my wife has a bad back. My question is, I will be taking my Canon 80D w/ 18-135 lens. Will this be too awkward with the crowds/groups? Will a travel tripod be too much?
This will be my first time to London and appreciate any advice for seniors who would like to take some photos.
Thank again,
Jim
This will be my first time to London and appreciate any advice for seniors who would like to take some photos.
Thank again,
Jim
I would look at tours(if any) there must be that caters to seniors. This way you are not being rushed and not inconveniencing the rest of the group. We have been on a few tours where some of the people have been absolutely brutal.
Sep 30, 2018 06:54:09 #
I am good for a while but have problems with stairs. If they have tours for slower senior that would be great.
Sep 30, 2018 06:55:24 #
Definitely take pocketable camera (I favour Sony RX100 – model according to budget) with wrist strap. Consider Monopod/walking stick – (Camlink? -see Amazon.)
Avoid Underground unless you like being squeezed down a tube.
Take black cabs and talk to the driver!
Central London horribly congested, polluted, noisy and very tiring.
When you have ‘seen the sights’ get to Scotland a.s.a.p.
You will be glad you did. – Whole different ball game!
Your Canon will be Ok there.
But you might just be into the midge season, so effective insect repellent is a good idea.
See< https://must-see-scotland.com/midges-in-scotland >
Another post, asking about Scotland, might be advisable.
Avoid Underground unless you like being squeezed down a tube.
Take black cabs and talk to the driver!
Central London horribly congested, polluted, noisy and very tiring.
When you have ‘seen the sights’ get to Scotland a.s.a.p.
You will be glad you did. – Whole different ball game!
Your Canon will be Ok there.
But you might just be into the midge season, so effective insect repellent is a good idea.
See< https://must-see-scotland.com/midges-in-scotland >
Another post, asking about Scotland, might be advisable.
Sep 30, 2018 06:55:32 #
You may find your camera is rather too heavy especially in the crowded London Street and I would advise you not to take a tripod, as others have advised I suggest you buy a good pocket camera.
Sep 30, 2018 06:59:46 #
distill
Loc: Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire UK
Take whatever you would take if you went to a tourest city in the the US, all cities have their problems, would I go to London as a tourist no its a shithole, I live near Nottingham would I even go thier no for same reasons, if you wanted to to tour england then choose the smaller city's and villages much, catch a bit of Scotland, Wales, lake district
Sep 30, 2018 07:28:05 #
A.J.R.
Loc: Devon, UK
A visit to the West Country, Devon (particularly North Devon, Barnstaple, Saunton Croyd) and Cornwall is very worthwhile but I'm Biased as I now live in Devon. London has changed a lot since I lived there in the 60's but still some interesting areas to photograph. Portobello Road street market could be worth a visit. Hope it goes well and you have a great time.
Sep 30, 2018 07:32:09 #
My $.02, dich the full size tripod and go with a monopod if you feel it is necessary. As to getting around London there will be lots of walking. I had bad knees last time we were there but managed stopping in a pub to "rest them" often. My wife walked around the three days on a broken ankle which we didn't know was broken until we got home. We will be back in London in October her ankle is healed and I have new knees, looking forward to it. I might suggest a side trip to Winchester. Wonderful town with a great cathedral
Sep 30, 2018 07:34:31 #
I agree. the Lens will be perfect, but the tripod will be difficult to manage and use. The streets, buses and subways of London are very crowded and a tripod is not practical.
Sep 30, 2018 07:37:18 #
A sturdy monopod will double as a walking stick and in daylight is as good as a tripod.
Sep 30, 2018 07:56:36 #
Sep 30, 2018 08:15:11 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Skip the tripod. If you feel you must, take a monopod but understand a lot of places won't even allow monopods. Think of it as one less thing to haul around!
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