> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pattie > Anderson > > 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?
Pattie, I haven't been shooting in exactly such an environment but in areas with very find sand in the air and moist environments. The important thing is to not change lenses often because that's the easiest way for the dust getting into your camera and lens. So in such situation a zoom that cover most of the range you need is probably the best way to go. I digital camera certainly is useful too as you won't have to open the backdoor to change film. Also I imagine on occasions you'll be already fully loaded so carrying heavy lenses and a camera isn't very pleasant when working in such hot(/humid) (or cold/wet for that matter) and hostile environments. In any case, I wish you the best of luck hoping you'll get back safe and unhurt. Maybe if we wouldn't have such a stubborn, truth-twisting, Mr. Always-right, incompetent president and a press that gives us the true picture it wouldn't have come that far. Oh well, I wish I could vote... Regards, Robert * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
