First thing would be to check with the photo 'guides' for the trip to ask
what they'll be shooting.
A very good friend of mine - Rod Planck, a pro outdoor nature photog, does
an Antarctic trip for Cheesmen in the capacity of photographic resource
person
http://www.cheesemans.com/antarctica_sg_dec09.html and I don't recall him
ever taking a 600 along.
While I'm pretty sure you could get some images with the 600, I don't
believe its necessary for most photographic situations. For the most part
you can get closer to the wildlife there than you can in many other places.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
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From: "AlunFoto" <[email protected]>
Subject: Speaking of airplanes an tripods...
I figured I might as well let the cat out of the bag.
In November, I will be facing a major logistical challenge regarding
air transport of equipment. The occasion is a photographer's cruise to
Antarctic waters. Much like the one Michael Reichmann of Luminous
Landscape fame did some time ago. The itinerary includes flights
through Europe to Argentina, and a domestic flight from Buenos Aires
to Puerto Madryn. We'll get another domestic flight from Ushuaia to
Buenos Aires on the return, and then the long haul back.
So the challenge is what to pack and how. I'd dearly love to bring the
600/4, but that alone nearly fills the hand luggage quota for cattle
class. As I understand it, Argentinian weight limits are stricter than
both USA and Europa. Any and all serious suggestions would be most
appreciated.
My priority list so far is:
K20D with grip
K10D without grip (or possibly K-7 if it materialises in the market before
then)
FA*600/4
DA*300/4
DA*60-250/4
DA*16-50/2.8
DA14/2.8
Sachtler tripod with RRS 55mm ballhead and Wimberley Sidekick
15" laptop
2 portable harddrives for backup.
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