> (hint: a full-packed PhotoTrekker can easily top 15kg; but cheating > is easy,
When I returned to Capetown for another vacation several years back I basically brought all the EOS gear I had at the time, including an Elan IIe with BG, 17-35 2.8, 28-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 15 2.8, 50 1.4, 400 5.6, 1.4x, 2x, 540 flash. Everything *just about* fit into a Tamrac 678 rolling backpack. I managed to get by the carry-on luggage requirements by wearing my photovest and stuffing it with those heavy lenses - at least until I boarded. The 60 to 80 rolls of film were in clear plastic bags for easy inspection. I think I stored the Tamrac under the seat in front of me on the floor, and then unloaded the vest into it. I also brought my trusty Graf Studioball and Linhof tripod and a small lighting umbrella as well as two extention tubes, but those went checked. BTW, as before, I had a wonderful time. One day I got up before sunrise and went to take a great early morning photograph of those colorful cabins at St. James Beach - yeah I know it's a cliche postcard shot, but it was fun, and other people msu like it too, as I received several awards and acceptances for it over the years. Another trip was up the "new" (well at least for me at the time) cablecar to Table Mountain. One ranger saw all my gear and heavy tripod and asked weather I was a professional photographer and that I needed a permit if I was. I really missed the restaurant up there though. They had really good lentil soup, and scones. They had turned it into a fast food and snack place. Oh well, I am rambling ... Lars -- .~. Lars Michael /V\ [EMAIL PROTECTED] /(_)\ http://www.larsmichael.com/ ^^ ^^ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
