I think the problem with the question as posed, is that it is so open ended
and non-specific. My "low fat" group is what I'll take on vacation with me,
however when I do go sightseeing or generally taking photos, much of that
will be staying in the hotel room/place that I'm staying.
On the other hand, if I'm just strolling around town with camera around my
neck, I usually bring on body/lens with me. It's a great exercise: "Today,
I'm taking wide-angle shots", "today I'm taking 50mm shots". It forces you
to really learn how to use that particular lens to its best advantage, I
think. So what if I miss out on a shot because I didn't have my 200mm with
me? There'll be other days for that!
I have to wonder about those who listed 8 or 10 lenses in their "low fat"
list though...
I know I've mentioned it here before, but I'll mention it again: HCB used 3
lenses; a 50, 90, and (rarely) a 135. And he got some pretty good shots!
:-)
regards,
frank
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> I agree completely ... I'll never go out shooting with all
> that gear. Reminds me of a story that took place about two
> years ago. A group of us from the list got together, and not
> knowing what gear to take (never having shot with a bunch of
> Ace Photographers before, and wanting to be prepared for any
> contingency and look "sharp"), I took a few bodies, several
> lenses, a tripod, and lots of film. I don't think I got a
> decent picture all day, but I did get to injure my back,
> confuse myself with all the choices, and laugh at my stupidity
> when I returned home.
>
> Bob Walkden wrote:
>
> > reminds me of a story I once read about 2 of the original Magnum guys,
> > probably Capa and Chim, standing around somewhere each with one Leica
> > round their neck. Another photographer enters the scene, body draped
> > with 5 slrs, flashguns, tripod, bag, you name it. Chim turns to Capa
> > and says 'Just imagine all the photos that guy's not going to get'.
>
> --
> Shel Belinkoff
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> "It matters little how much equipment we use; it
> matters much that we be masters of all we do use." - Sam Abell
>
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