Looking back at my posts on this thread, I don't want Pattie to think that I'm saying this can't or shouldn't be done. If I were going into such a situation myself (I don't claim to know exactly where she will be or what she'll be doing), I'd sure want to bring along the best camera(s) I could. I'd be tempted to do exactly what she's planning to do, but I'd still be cautiously working out what I need to do to best protect the equipment I was bringing along. A good game plan for housing the equipment, when and where lens changes and cleanings will take place, personally strict guidelines to help ensure that everything is kept in top shape. Especially when you look at this as a year-long tour and not a couple of week's worth of travel. Most of us probably aren't faced often with what Pattie is asking, and I know I've never been in such a situation. But I can't picture myself going into something like this and not wanting to take my gear along. It's too much a part of what I do to leave it behind, and I'm guessing it's just the same for her.
I hope you get it all worked out. Most of all, take care of yourself so that when you get back you can show off some of those images you capture. I bet we'd all be looking forward to that! Al Ruscelli * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
