>Well, I'm trying to figure out my gear selection for this trip. Problem is
>that there will be four adults and two toddlers stuffed with a week's worth
>of camping gear in a minivan. I have with great reluctance decided to not
>take the medium format gear because of the space requirements. Bummer dude.
>
It looks like it's time for an OM experience.
>Tripod selection is difficult as I have three, but space for only one. Do
>I take the 3221 or the 3001? I've modified the 3001 for ground level work,
>but it doesn't stand nearly as tall which is a problem when shooting over
>weeds. If I take the 3221, I'll need to put the leg covers back on. The
>3001 is easier to hike with, lighter, and already has the covers on. The
>3221 helps me to think more seriously about photography. The 3001 goes
>with me easier and is less likely to be left in the car.
>
3001
>Camera bags are a concern. Do I take the bigger bag that can hold
>everything with comfort or the smaller one and not take winders or the
>200/2.8. Space constraints would push me towards the smaller bag, but I'm
>thinking I might beable to get it to "fly" as I can multitask the bag with
>other doodads such as the family camera or camcorder.
>
Um, *what* 200/2.8?? What do you need a winder for, you're not shooting a
basketball game. Take the small bag and slow lenses. Most "photo-ops" will be
during the day. You'll be too tired at night to shoot stars.
>Film. ProviaF, but I am probably going to augement with a new polorizer.
>I need to get a brick.
>
bring some 400 speed print film in case the sun don't shine.
>Expresso maker. You think we are going to rough it that much? Just when
>I've developed a really wicked blend which I call: "Puts Hair on Your
>Teeth and Calls You Betsie!" I think the expresso maker will be a voted on
>item.
>
you're going to have *electricty* availble? That's not camping!! And what in
the name of heaven is wrong with cowboy coffee???
>If I must limit my 35mm gear I have a 24mm, 35shift, 35-70/2.8 zoom,
>100/2.8 and a 200/2.8 to choose from and two camera bodies.
drop the shift and the howitzer. You don't have a slower long lens, like a
200/4?
>I've got to get a new pair of gloves and I'm looking at the split-fingered
>type that ice-fishermen use. Hmm.....
>
for people with big hands, fingerless gloves are great. but the new lycra or
whatever thin gloves are real stretchy and also work great.
--
Be Seeing You.
Dirk Wright
Kleptomaniac, n.:
A rich thief.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
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