I am going to Greece in a week or so, and I have ruled my photo equipment to one of the 2 following. Any comments and suggestions for changes greatly appreciated.
1. Full frame camera and 11--24mm, 24--70, 70--200.
2. Full Frame camera and 11--24, 24--70, 100--400.
I have only traveled abroad once before, so not too sure what to take. I could replace the 24--70 with a 24--105, but with a compromise in image quality.
Thanks,
Bob Boner
Wish the hands were not cut off.
Nice capture! I find the lighter corners distracting. Did you try it with darker corners?
I think the monthly form is actually cheaper than the original system, especially If you have to buy every version as it comes out so that the software is compatible with your newest camera.
I enter my raw images by date. If I need more folders in that date I then name those subfolders with the location name. Then I may have several sub-folders, one for each camera used. If I don't have a sub folder for each camera used, then the images from each camera are included in the same folder and the numbers from the individual cameras (or cards) are mixed together. SO I NOW ALWAYS use separate folders for each card (CF or SD). Makes it much easier when I am viewing the images to rate them.
I have 3 backups on external hard drives. I keep one copy at home and two off site at different locations. I had a problem when I had only one backup and the hard drive failed. The tech service where I worked was able to disassemble the drive and recover the images--just lucky.
My feeling is that the longer the lens the better, especially if you plan to photograph insects, which a short lens seems to frighten away.
I use an 11-24, 24-70, and 70-200 and they seem to be all I need.
I shoot only raw, so that eliminates one problem. I enter the year, month and date the shots were taken and the name I assign to the images is usually the location or sometimes the subject matter.
I read someplace that Mesa Arch is the most photographed place in the world. If you plan to go there for sunrise, go very early (in total dark) or you may end up in the 3rd or 4th row. Also, go to the arch the day before in daylight. I didn't do that and it took almost an hour to get there. My partner and I were the last 2 to get in the first row (still in total dark).
I have used a drybag in that situation. Not real fast, but safe.
Can you control depth of field with a phone camera? That would be critical for my photography.
Another recommendation for Breakthrough.