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Post by birukitty on Jul 27, 2015 20:17:10 GMT
I don't ever use the menu on my DSLR, I can change the aperture, shutter speed, focal points, iso with dials on the back of the camera- the only time I ever use the menu is if I am changing the white balance to flourescent or some other indoor odd lighting and I am in a hurry. Which camera do you have that you have to use the menu to do that? I agree that would be hideously annoying!!! You're right, I wasn't thinking clearly when I was typing-remains of a migraine headache still effecting my thought process. But I still really yearn for the old days of SLR camera dials. I've actually been wanting the Nikon DF since it came out and am seriously considering it again now that I've decided to restart my old wedding photography business. I need a new digital camera anyway. The Nikon DF is a very cool camera-it's styled like the old 35mm cameras, is lightweight and amazing in low light. Sounds perfect to carry around all day. Especially on vacations! It's also full frame and can take the old lenses. Debbie in MD. |
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 27, 2015 20:21:32 GMT
We've been a lot of places and I haven't ever come across a safe too small to hold my camera. I have two lenses and have never had a problem. We've had rooms without a safe (in Europe), but never too small.
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Post by kiwifarmer on Jul 27, 2015 21:39:25 GMT
I bought a new sony mirror less system for our travels. ( A6000) Don't regret it a bit. It's way lighter than my canon. Takes superb photos, especially in low light with a f1.8 lens. Best photography decision I have ever made. My brother bought one the same after he saw mine, and decided to ditch his big canon completely. If you do have the iPhone and are considering just taking that. Check out Justin Balog. He does a blog and runs online classes for the iPhone. I am amazed at the photos he can get just with his phone. There is certainly a knack to using it to its potential. www.hossedia.com/iphone-photography-workshop/ |
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Post by scrappyjedi on Jul 27, 2015 22:12:51 GMT
I don't ever use the menu on my DSLR, I can change the aperture, shutter speed, focal points, iso with dials on the back of the camera- the only time I ever use the menu is if I am changing the white balance to flourescent or some other indoor odd lighting and I am in a hurry. Which camera do you have that you have to use the menu to do that? I agree that would be hideously annoying!!! You're right, I wasn't thinking clearly when I was typing-remains of a migraine headache still effecting my thought process. But I still really yearn for the old days of SLR camera dials. I've actually been wanting the Nikon DF since it came out and am seriously considering it again now that I've decided to restart my old wedding photography business. I need a new digital camera anyway. The Nikon DF is a very cool camera-it's styled like the old 35mm cameras, is lightweight and amazing in low light. Sounds perfect to carry around all day. Especially on vacations! It's also full frame and can take the old lenses. Debbie in MD. - I have the Nikon DF and ADORE it. I was shooting a D3 before that, and, while it took amazing photos, it truly was a brick to carry around- LOL! The DF is so small and light that I have no problems carrying it anywhere, AND it takes beautiful photos, too (it's basically a D4 sensor & I think the D600 autofocus system crammed into a retro body). Most of the time I have a 35mm f/2 lens attached, so it's really lean. It fits nicely in my Camelbak Charge backpack- I've taken it to conventions, Disney, and hiking and LOVE it! |
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Post by stefdesign on Jul 28, 2015 0:35:53 GMT
I've stopped carrying my extra wide angle lens with my Nikon DSLR when I travel. I use my iPhone 6 for the wide shots and my telephoto stays on the camera. That way I don't have to carry a camera bag, and I'm always ready for the perfect shot. My iPhone takes amazing natural light photos., landscapes, even sunsets. But my DSLR can't be beat for portraits,architecture, close ups and low light photos.
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Post by scrapcat on Jul 28, 2015 15:23:43 GMT
I think you have to know yourself and your own photography style (and how u document it) then go from there?! Is that helpful or no?
What I mean I guess is I've done both, taking it and/or leaving it home. For big vacations where I know there is going to be scenery, I usually bring my DSLR. That said, now that I have an iPhone 6, I can get high quality wide shots on there.
I did a 10 day trip down the Pacific Coast Highway last year and took my DSLR with a rented wide angle lens (10-22, i think?), the nifty fifty and the kit zoom 18-135. I generally always shoot with my nifty 50 but discovered last year that I really like wide lens shots, getting a lot of the scene in one frame, so I mostly shot with that. The nifty fifty is great for some artsy stuff and night shots.
I definitely recommend renting lenses to figure out what styles you prefer.
I'm going to another pretty place to visit family just for a few days and I'm just using my iPhone. Sometimes it's just easier.
I've been looking into mirrorless cameras, but not really sure on the expense when I have the capabilities between all my other cameras. It's a tough choice!
Try to think how you will feel if you come upon a certain scene, maybe in the rainforest or a sunset, will you want the capabilities of your dslr? Like others suggested you can always lock it up. Or are you happy with a few snapshots of your trip, and not worried about details, getting frame-worthy prints?
When traveling I cover any logos on my camera with black electric tape and I throw a few piecees of masking tape around the edges to make it look old, crappy and like i'm holing it together. I also use generic straps with no logos. I've read enough stuff that says thieves do look at that type of thing in tourist areas.
There's so much to say on this topic, it would make a good blog post!
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Post by birukitty on Jul 28, 2015 18:07:17 GMT
I think you have to know yourself and your own photography style (and how u document it) then go from there?! Is that helpful or no? What I mean I guess is I've done both, taking it and/or leaving it home. For big vacations where I know there is going to be scenery, I usually bring my DSLR. That said, now that I have an iPhone 6, I can get high quality wide shots on there. I did a 10 day trip down the Pacific Coast Highway last year and took my DSLR with a rented wide angle lens (10-22, i think?), the nifty fifty and the kit zoom 18-135. I generally always shoot with my nifty 50 but discovered last year that I really like wide lens shots, getting a lot of the scene in one frame, so I mostly shot with that. The nifty fifty is great for some artsy stuff and night shots. I definitely recommend renting lenses to figure out what styles you prefer. I'm going to another pretty place to visit family just for a few days and I'm just using my iPhone. Sometimes it's just easier. I've been looking into mirrorless cameras, but not really sure on the expense when I have the capabilities between all my other cameras. It's a tough choice! Try to think how you will feel if you come upon a certain scene, maybe in the rainforest or a sunset, will you want the capabilities of your dslr? Like others suggested you can always lock it up. Or are you happy with a few snapshots of your trip, and not worried about details, getting frame-worthy prints? When traveling I cover any logos on my camera with black electric tape and I throw a few piecees of masking tape around the edges to make it look old, crappy and like i'm holing it together. I also use generic straps with no logos. I've read enough stuff that says thieves do look at that type of thing in tourist areas. There's so much to say on this topic, it would make a good blog post! I love what you have said here Papergoddess. We all have different needs and what we will end up doing with our vacation photos, so it makes sense that not one camera or one answer will fit all of us. You've hit the nail on the head! For some of us, the Iphone camera will work perfectly. For others nothing but a DSLR will do the trick. I wouldn't think of taking anything but a DSLR and I adore my 18-200mm lens. It captures everything I need and then some. Sure it's heavy, but it's worth it. Sure I love the crispness of a prime lens, but when travelling, who has time to change lenses or want to carry a bunch of them? Besides, this Nikon baby is crisp as can be. I've also never carried a strap declaring "Nikon". Besides, I want as comfortable a strap as I can get. I do like your idea of making a camera look old, although mine already is  . I'll keep that in mind when I update. For others it's something in between, a point and shoot, or a mirror less camera. Isn't it wonderful that there are so many options? Debbie in MD. |
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Post by birukitty on Jul 28, 2015 18:09:20 GMT
You're right, I wasn't thinking clearly when I was typing-remains of a migraine headache still effecting my thought process. But I still really yearn for the old days of SLR camera dials. I've actually been wanting the Nikon DF since it came out and am seriously considering it again now that I've decided to restart my old wedding photography business. I need a new digital camera anyway. The Nikon DF is a very cool camera-it's styled like the old 35mm cameras, is lightweight and amazing in low light. Sounds perfect to carry around all day. Especially on vacations! It's also full frame and can take the old lenses. Debbie in MD. - I have the Nikon DF and ADORE it. I was shooting a D3 before that, and, while it took amazing photos, it truly was a brick to carry around- LOL! The DF is so small and light that I have no problems carrying it anywhere, AND it takes beautiful photos, too (it's basically a D4 sensor & I think the D600 autofocus system crammed into a retro body). Most of the time I have a 35mm f/2 lens attached, so it's really lean. It fits nicely in my Camelbak Charge backpack- I've taken it to conventions, Disney, and hiking and LOVE it! You do?! How fantastic! Do you mind if I pmail you and pick your brain about this amazing camera? I really, really love the idea of this camera and for me it fits every thing I've been looking for. I've got to leave right now for physical therapy for my rotator cuff surgery recovery. Hope to talk to you soon. Debbie in MD. |
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Post by scrappyjedi on Jul 28, 2015 20:53:44 GMT
birukitty - Feel free! I'd love to chat with you about it.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 28, 2015 23:02:50 GMT
I think you have to know yourself and your own photography style (and how u document it) then go from there?! Is that helpful or no? What I mean I guess is I've done both, taking it and/or leaving it home. For big vacations where I know there is going to be scenery, I usually bring my DSLR. That said, now that I have an iPhone 6, I can get high quality wide shots on there. I did a 10 day trip down the Pacific Coast Highway last year and took my DSLR with a rented wide angle lens (10-22, i think?), the nifty fifty and the kit zoom 18-135. I generally always shoot with my nifty 50 but discovered last year that I really like wide lens shots, getting a lot of the scene in one frame, so I mostly shot with that. The nifty fifty is great for some artsy stuff and night shots. I definitely recommend renting lenses to figure out what styles you prefer. I'm going to another pretty place to visit family just for a few days and I'm just using my iPhone. Sometimes it's just easier. I've been looking into mirrorless cameras, but not really sure on the expense when I have the capabilities between all my other cameras. It's a tough choice! Try to think how you will feel if you come upon a certain scene, maybe in the rainforest or a sunset, will you want the capabilities of your dslr? Like others suggested you can always lock it up. Or are you happy with a few snapshots of your trip, and not worried about details, getting frame-worthy prints?When traveling I cover any logos on my camera with black electric tape and I throw a few piecees of masking tape around the edges to make it look old, crappy and like i'm holing it together. I also use generic straps with no logos. I've read enough stuff that says thieves do look at that type of thing in tourist areas. There's so much to say on this topic, it would make a good blog post! Good point! In Costa Rica I saw this horned little brightly colored snake and took my DSLR and zoomed in. I physically got quite close regardless. Our guide mentioned he was the most poisonous snake in the forest. I stepped back, put on my big lens and took a safer picture. No way I could have gotten that picture on my phone. We also saw a Jesus Christ lizard go across the water. I missed getting a picture of that. However, I did get a picture of a giant howler monkey up in the trees. When I actually saw the picture later, the money was taking a whiz. It is one of my favorite pictures. |
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Post by guzismom on Aug 2, 2015 20:40:23 GMT
What's the point of having a nice camera if you leave it home?
I've never found a safe that can't fit my camera (5DMkII) and 70-200 lens.
I might eventually get to that point; but if I do, then I will sell the camera and the lenses. That's a lot of $$$ to have tied up in something that stays in the closet.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 22:23:29 GMT
What's the point of having a nice camera if you leave it home?
I use my good camera at home almost daily. I don't think it's a waste to me to leave it at home when I travel. Sometimes I take it; sometimes I don't. It's just too big to take on certain trips, and my point and shoot is so amazing that it doesn't bother me one bit. I am all about ease of travel. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Aug 3, 2015 0:08:17 GMT
What's the point of having a nice camera if you leave it home?
I've never found a safe that can't fit my camera (5DMkII) and 70-200 lens.
I might eventually get to that point; but if I do, then I will sell the camera and the lenses. That's a lot of $$$ to have tied up in something that stays in the closet.
I understand what you are saying. It just didn't work out for me. I bought my DLSR to take photos of the wildlife in my yard and around my house. I even took a class on how to use it out of automatic mode. But I'm not fast or comfortable with it. I tried hiking with it and didn't like it. I tried vacationing with it and didn't like it. For me using a P&S or my phone is fast and easy. And it fits in my pocket. |
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Post by mdpea on Aug 3, 2015 0:22:21 GMT
I'd take it with me, no matter what. I know I'd regret it if I didn't. I'm planning to buy a good backpack for it.
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Post by saralovesducks on Aug 3, 2015 10:29:28 GMT
I use both my iPhone 5s and a second hand Fuji x100 when I travel. Don't miss my DSLR, though to be fair is an older model and quite heavy. Not that the x100 is light, but the photos are amazing and it is compact enough.
On a recent trip I lost my charger for the camera batteries, and ended up using just my iPhone. The photos are very nice and print beautifully.
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Post by saralovesducks on Aug 3, 2015 10:30:59 GMT
I bought a new sony mirror less system for our travels. ( A6000) Don't regret it a bit. It's way lighter than my canon. Takes superb photos, especially in low light with a f1.8 lens. Best photography decision I have ever made. My brother bought one the same after he saw mine, and decided to ditch his big canon completely. If you do have the iPhone and are considering just taking that. Check out Justin Balog. He does a blog and runs online classes for the iPhone. I am amazed at the photos he can get just with his phone. There is certainly a knack to using it to its potential. www.hossedia.com/iphone-photography-workshop/That Sony looks AMAZING ** |
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Post by guzismom on Aug 3, 2015 13:18:30 GMT
What's the point of having a nice camera if you leave it home?
I use my good camera at home almost daily. I don't think it's a waste to me to leave it at home when I travel. Sometimes I take it; sometimes I don't. It's just too big to take on certain trips, and my point and shoot is so amazing that it doesn't bother me one bit. I am all about ease of travel.
I honestly don't see the need for $5000 worth of camera equipment to take photos of my dog! But that's just me....
I have a great P&S too; I generally take both on vacation. I could never have gotten some of the shots I did in Africa without my dSLR. Now maybe if I was just going to Chicago, I'd feel differently. But for a "once in a lifetime" or overseas trip (like the OP is going on), I 'd take my best.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2015 14:59:24 GMT
I use my good camera at home almost daily. I don't think it's a waste to me to leave it at home when I travel. Sometimes I take it; sometimes I don't. It's just too big to take on certain trips, and my point and shoot is so amazing that it doesn't bother me one bit. I am all about ease of travel.
I honestly don't see the need for $5000 worth of camera equipment to take photos of my dog! But that's just me....
I have a great P&S too; I generally take both on vacation. I could never have gotten some of the shots I did in Africa without my dSLR. Now maybe if I was just going to Chicago, I'd feel differently. But for a "once in a lifetime" or overseas trip (like the OP is going on), I 'd take my best.
Actually, I use my iPhone 6 for my dogs. And even if I did just buy my camera equipment for my dogs, then that's what works for me. I actually use my good camera for birds, flowers, and other photography that I do. It's what I enjoy. And I think it's different for everyone. For me, when I travel the world, my point and shoot still goes with me. Hubby just uses his iPhone. I don't like lugging it all around. To me comfort and ease is worth more these days. |
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. I'll keep that in mind when I update. 
