you obviously didnt read TS first post.:thumbsd:
Travelling considerations
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you obviously didnt read TS first post.:thumbsd:
ortega
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my travel setup
camera, 17-50mm f2.8, SB800 and travel tripod
this setup alone will cover 80-90% of the shots
optional will be an extension tube and/or 2x teleconverter
now designing a bag to carry the above
i feel that with the flash will give you better touristy pictures indoors
camera, 17-50mm f2.8, SB800 and travel tripod
this setup alone will cover 80-90% of the shots
optional will be an extension tube and/or 2x teleconverter
now designing a bag to carry the above
i feel that with the flash will give you better touristy pictures indoors
i agree on the flash thing, but now with d3's revolution, you can really do away with hi iso.
and more often than not, hi iso shots without flash(on a d3 or cam that can handle hi iso) can really bring out the mood of a indoor shot, for eg, the interior of a beautiful church like Monserrat.
ortega
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not all situations can be solved by hi iso
eg. if the light is coming from the back and you want to take a picture of your travelling companions.
interior shot of church must be used with tripod for maximum IQ
take shot of travelling companions?
easy.
ask them face the direction in which the light is coming from.
else, bring a idiot pns and flash away for travelling, cam-whoring pics.
for serious photography, stick to the dslr.
yes of course a tripod will do good, BUT you're forgetting the point that in tourist flooded areas of famous places, you could hardly find a place to setup your tripod, not to mention IF it is even allowed in the first place...
ortega
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on my last trip to HK i brought along a tiny table pod
which i used to take the fireworks in disneyland and the HK night skyline
i placed it on top of a dustbin
a bean bag will also serve this purpose
I am using the technique of handholding a heavy dslr by joe mcnally.
works like a dream.
was able to shoot at 1/15s.(wasnt easy for me because my friend told me the technique of squeezing the shutter release button is like how they fire the rifle in army-breathe in, and out and release when you exhale 2 secs later).
works like a dream.
was able to shoot at 1/15s.(wasnt easy for me because my friend told me the technique of squeezing the shutter release button is like how they fire the rifle in army-breathe in, and out and release when you exhale 2 secs later).
on my last trip to HK i brought along a tiny table pod
which i used to take the fireworks in disneyland and the HK night skyline
i placed it on top of a dustbin
a bean bag will also serve this purpose
bean bag is good!
ortega
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that i already know, i have had successful shots at 1/8s
i am talking about exposure of a few seconds
also i normally do not like to shoot at max aperture
ortega
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I didn't know about the mcnally technique, but normally that's what I do when shooting; hold my breath after exhaling, then after about 2 seconds, slowly and steadily squeeze the shutter.
Now that I think about it again, by bringing the 70-300VR, I can get more shots. But I just wonder whether as I'm walking or moving about, whether I will actually change lenses, and there will be lots of people around too. Will having just the 16-85VR a better option? If I only bring that lens, I'll take my gitzo with me. It's very light, compact, yet very sturdy. Useful for not-too-crowded areas.
Seems like there's no correct answer for these questions.. just depends on what you want to shoot :bsmilie:. But getting opinions from others help you to reach that decision
Now that I think about it again, by bringing the 70-300VR, I can get more shots. But I just wonder whether as I'm walking or moving about, whether I will actually change lenses, and there will be lots of people around too. Will having just the 16-85VR a better option? If I only bring that lens, I'll take my gitzo with me
. It's very light, compact, yet very sturdy. Useful for not-too-crowded areas.Seems like there's no correct answer for these questions.. just depends on what you want to shoot :bsmilie:. But getting opinions from others help you to reach that decision
Me too prefer not to use flash. But lower iso if i can help it; my d90 is good only up to about 800. Combined with VR, should be able to take some low-light shots
can use as a pillow too
what happened to your gitzo
still faithfully serving me.
love my gitzo to death.
2 freaking k!
Some church don't allow photography and certainly most church don't allow tripod.
yup.
and even IF they allow, you wouldnt have a place to put it because the tourists are just swarming in and out.
Regarding the issue of Flash.
I have been so many travel trips and I realize that having an external flash is more of a hindrance.
(1) It adds weight and not to forget the additional rechargables you need to lug along as well.
(2) Most often, you won't be leaving the flash on. Thus when you need it, you will need to dig for it. By then, the moment would have been lost.
(3) If you need a fill in, sometimes a built-in might be more convenient. Of course, it won't beat an external.
(4) The number of situation that I find myself needing an external during travel is very little.
I have been so many travel trips and I realize that having an external flash is more of a hindrance.
(1) It adds weight and not to forget the additional rechargables you need to lug along as well.
(2) Most often, you won't be leaving the flash on. Thus when you need it, you will need to dig for it. By then, the moment would have been lost.
(3) If you need a fill in, sometimes a built-in might be more convenient. Of course, it won't beat an external.
(4) The number of situation that I find myself needing an external during travel is very little.
Yeah. Max I will bring with me is 18-200 with a 11-16. No more.
ortega
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there is always the beanbag option
Or with VR + leaning against something. With limits, though
ortega
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true, but i am trying very hard to stay away from vr and afs lenses
from what i read here, the electronics don't seem to last very long and will need to be replaced. you don't see that with the mechanical lenses
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