I'd probably say that my absolute minimum kit would be K-5 18-250 FA 31/1.8
That would give me a full range of focal lengths, plus a fast standard lens. There is good argument to substitute the 16-50/2.8 for the 18-250, because on the K-5 you can get by with f/2.8 in most lighting, it's weather sealed, and covers the most needed lengths, and maybe a longer zoom, and a small light 50 for indoors, giving up wide angle for weight. With the K-5 I'm ambivalent about flash, I can get by with faster glass a lot of the time, and speedlights are a PiTA. You might also be able to find a used speedlight there for $20 or so if desperate. Also, I'd bring my carbon fiber monopod and ball head, which fit in my camera bag. I may bring a tiny tripod that'll use the ball head., not for long exposures, but in case I want any pictures with me in them. Any gear I needed, but didn't have, I'd order online, and have it shipped to me there, then just ship it home separately. On May 18, 2012, at 5:59 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > If you were going to be restricted to 1 bag max wt 30 lbs, what would you > carry as a minimum photographic kit? > > The 30 lbs has to include all clothing & other necessities. > > The stuff in my pockets doesn't count towards the weight limit, nor does the > clothing I'm wearing. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
