Travelling with D200

[Squid]

Did my travelling with family in tow. These are my packing list

-- D200 body __without__ vertical grip
-- AF-S 18-200 VRII lens (must be complemented with SB-800 flash to avoid half moon shadow in photos)
-- SB-800 flash
-- 3 batteries (since D200 consumes lots of batteries compared to other recent Nikon models)
-- sufficient AA batteries (for SB-800 flash usage)
-- sufficient CF cards (especially when you shoot RAW or RAW+JPEG)
-- AF-D 35mm F2.0 or 50mm F1.4 lens (for indoor low light conditions)
-- EN-EL3e battery charger, its power cord and adaptor plug head
-- rechargable battery charger, its power cord and adaptor plug head


Most heavily lens used is the AF-S 18-200 lens. 3rd EN-EL3 battery allows one to do charging during daytime in the hotel room while I moving around during the tour. Same applies to the rechargable battery charger too. Include a portable OTG harddisk if possible, for backup purposes.

 

[chanjyj]

Wah, that's no way for a travel, unless you have a caddie.
Are you showing off your shoulder strength? :bsmilie:
Imagine walking around for 6-8 hours hauling these gears.

To be honest it has never been a problem.

Also, I use photo vest, and most of my lense are in my vest and the camera on my shoulder. All that is left in the bag is the 2 flashes usually. You could say that my vest is my bag, and in essence, I have split my gear into 2 bags.

 

[asdfg]

For overseas (Family or no family) I usally use my light shoulder bag, LowePro Stealth Reporter D300 (and maybe my vest comes along for good measure).

I don't find it a problem carrying it around, so I believe you can say that a D200 would not be a problem. But if you cannot stand heavy stuff then :dunno:

Below, a summary of the stuff inside.

• D300
• AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8
• AF-D 80-200mm f/2.8
• AF-D 50mm f/1.8
• AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (Backup lens if 17-55mm fails)
• SB 800
• SB 600 (Backup if SB 800 fails. Alternatively, I may use it remotely)
• SD-8A
• 22 AA Rechargable Batteries
• 4 AA Lithium Batteries (Backup for rechargable batteries)
• EN-EL3e
• 2 Tungsten 2 fluorescent flash gels
• Wireless (radio) transmitter for flashes (hotshoe attachment)
• LensPen, Blower, extra lens caps, body caps

Get a decent case to fit all that in and a small and comfortable bag like a crumpler to go around taking pictures. Since you're there for so long (I'm assuming decent time in each coutry in europe) you should have sufficent time to plan and stuff so you wouldn't need to bring much gear around when taking pictures so yeah.

I'd have (I DON'T HAVE THEM ALL I'M SAYING) :

[*]D300/D200/D80

[*]Wideangle Zoom - 11-16mm Tokina/10-20mm Sigma etc

[*]AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8/17-70mm f2.8-4 etc

[*]AF-D 80-200mm f/2.8 (or any telephoto)

[*]AF-D 50mm f/1.8

[*]SB 800

[*]SB 600 (can use it remotely)

[*]14 AA Rechargable Batteries

[*]EN-EL3e/Spare batteries

[*]LensPen, Blower, extra lens caps, body caps


(well personally, you don't really need extra lens caps cause you may be able to buy them IF you really needed)

The lenses take the photos not the camera, but since both the D80 and D200 are ''old-ish'' models the D200 should go a long way with the build and the price now is 'really cheap' compared to before. If you have cash, get more lenses as well. If you don't wanta lug everything around then maybe a 18-200mm (sigma/nikkor) as said.

 

[-ReignOfComputer-]

um...when i still had my d200,i was carrying BOTH a d200 and a d80 when i go overseas along with:
-Tripod
-Nikon SB 600
-Nikon AFD 80-200mm f2.8
-Nikon 50mm f1.4
-Nikon 85mm f1.8
-Tamron 17-50mm f2.8
-15' Laptop
-Charger etc.
ALL IN MY Computrekker AW
Both my d200 and D80 had battery grips on...
you will definitely get used to the weight:bsmilie:

 

[giantcanopy]

Apart from weight, also make sure the bags you are bringing will be comfortable for carrying long hours.

I used to have a vest and it was very helpful to compartmentalise things. But nowadays I use a Slingshot for stuffs I need time to set up ( my PC lenses mainly , my lens cleaning stuffs and guide books ) and an OffTrail ( lenses i use more often and need to change on the go ). A balanced setup is easier to manage without tiring out easily.

Ryan

 

[knpan]

i think when travellign with d200 u got to bring extra batteries only, the life isnt great for vacations or expeditions...

 

[Six-GHz]

Has anyone like carried a D200 for long periods before? Its more for travelling and for my europe trip for 6 months plus
is it very straineous on the shoulders/neck?

Get a better strap. Simple solution that helps a lot!

Wah, that's no way for a travel, unless you have a caddie.
Are you showing off your shoulder strength? :bsmilie:
Imagine walking around for 6-8 hours hauling these gears.

Nah... this guy's a pro lah, either he dropped from helicopter or his lens dropped from helicopter :bsmilie: We normal folks have different contents in our bags!

 

[chanjyj]

Nah... this guy's a pro lah, either he dropped from helicopter or his lens dropped from helicopter :bsmilie: We normal folks have different contents in our bags!

:what: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

 

[smallaperture]

I went to US with my D200 + kit lens 18-70. Plus a PnS cam as backup.

Cam with lens, PP, HP and other stuff all in a messenger bag.

If I were to go again, I would get myself a used D40 to replace the D200. I prefer weightless gear. If I travel often, I will keep the D40 just for travel and for family photos and snapshots. Or else, after the big trip, sell the D40 away.

 

[jimbok]

I second a D40, along with a Tamron 17-50 2.8. Travel less, worry less. Plus without worrying your shoulder gets hurt/broken, you can travel with leess burden in your hands.

 

[Rez_pt]

I used D40 before moved on to D200. Didn't feel any weight difference between the two (my D200 is always with battery grip).
Can only feel the weight after I attached my Tokina or long lens..:bsmilie: