On Tue, Sep 21, 2004 at 03:00:18PM -0400, Pattie Anderson wrote:
> I found out a few weeks ago that I will be leaving shortly for a 12-month
> tour in Iraq. So while I had planned to buy a 20D, I don't see the point of
> bringing a brand-new body to a war zone. On the bright side, I will
> probably save up enough money while I am gone, so that when I return to the
> states, I can afford whatever Canon's latest and greatest is -- maybe the 3D
> with ECF will finally be available by then. And it will only cost $750.
> (ha!)
>
> On a more serious note, I do plan to take my 10D with one or two lenses with
> me. Does anyone with similar experience have any advice for dealing with
> the climate/dust/sand/heat?
There are some very good articles about shooting (photos) in Iraq here:
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-6456-7033
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1177
In terms of equipment, the sand/dust will get in everywhere. I don't
think even the weather sealed L zooms will stand up to that sort of
punishment for long. Your best bet could be to use fixed focal length
lenses and only to change them when indoors (away from any dust).
Oh, and BTW good luck in Iraq!
Chris
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Chris Dabrowski
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