At 07:53 AM 1/19/01, Julian wrote:
>I've never been to Disney before, and I was considering taking a 28-135IS,
>but post worries me, especially if you have a shoebox full of blurry prints.
>
>What are the shooting conditions like in Disney?
>Are most places in shaded, overcast, or with strong backlighting?
>Do you have to use flash?
>Did you need to use a hood? Or a polarizing filter?
>What film do you recommend (against)?
Julian:
I am not sure if you mean Disney Land in California or Disney World in
Florida. I have been to Disney World several times. I am by no means a
professional, so your choices and needs may be different. I have always
used my 28-105 EOS lens with hood and skylight filter (can't even recall
switching lenses very often) as it was all I had at that time (other than
my 100-300 5.6) and the pictures have been fine. I'm going back in March
and will take my 28-135IS and my 28-70L and report back. A polarizer would
be helpful but I did not have one at the time. Its always a challenge
getting the kids to wait while I shoot. A flash would be a good thing to
have if needed, particularly if you plan a character breakfast or meal with
children.
It could be that one of the rougher rides damaged the IS function of
George's lens. I have lost eyecups on some rides, including Peter Pan. I
have never damaged a camera, but it could happen. There are lockers that
you can rent at the gates.
I suppose lighting conditions depends on the time of year. Typically
Florida sun is high contrast. In March or October when I have been, it is
good early in the morning and late in the evening. Very little pollution or
haze in the air compared to say Atlanta where I live giving a blue sky more
often than not. If you stay on the property (a Disney resort), you can get
in the parks one hour before they open to the public and buy a special
ticket for the Magic Kingdom after the parks close (an E ticket I think -
usually once or twice a week). Oddly my Nikon 950 gave a better rendition
of the sky than did my EOS cameras. Now I have the D30 and L lens, so my
experience may be different. If I have time, I will try and post some older
shots this weekend and post a link if you are interested. If you have
plenty of time, a macro would be nice. With children, it would be difficult.
Some of it is shaded, some not, some backlighted and some not. The AT&T
sphere at Epcot is well lighted at night and makes a great photo if you
have a tripod (or perhaps the 28-135IS). The parades at night would require
800 ASA or above.
I recommend a park hopper pass. You go to Magic Kingdom, MGM or Animal
Kingdom during the day and go to Epcot at night for dinner riding their
monorail or buses if you stay on property. If you want some specific advice
on food, I can respond off list.
As for film, I like Fuji. The buildings, particularly at MGM Studios, are
bright pastels. Again, your tastes may be different. Take plenty of film
and everything else you need as it costs more there. You can buy a CDROM
of DisneyWorld for about 30-45 which may be helpful in planning your trip.
Bill White
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