Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" <[email protected]>:
I need some advice.
Later this month, we will be going on a trip. After 3 days in San
Diego (including the Zoo), we will fly to Japan for a week, mostly in
Tokyo, Kyoto and Mt Fuji/Hakone Park. We then will spend a few days
in Beijing, including a day trip to The Great Wall, followed by three
days in San Francisco.
Because we will be moving around a lot, and shlepping a lot of
baggage,I need to keep my camera kit small and light. I could use
some advice on what to bring.
Of course, I will be taking my K-5 II S, which is my go-to camera, and
my most versatile lens, the DA 18-135 mm F 3.5-5.6 zoom.
My back-up camera is normally the K-r, but it is pretty big. The same
applies to my trusty *ist D. I am considering taking the K-01 instead.
Another possibility would be the Optio, which is easy to slip into my
pocket so I can take it anywhere. Of course, it is quite limited, but
it could allow me to get some shots I might miss if I do not have the
big DSLR with me. The GoPro would also be handy and easy to pocket.
For lenses, I have been using the FA 100 F2.8 Macro a lot lately, and
it would be great for flowers, food and small objects, but it is big
and heavy. Other lenses I might like to have with me are the DA F2.8
35 mm macro limited, the DA F2.8 40 mm XS, or the DA 50mm F1.8. I
might want another zoom, perhaps the 75-300, DAL F18-55, or DAL
50-200.
Can I get by with a monopod, or should I lug the Manfrotto tripod
along? Most of the shots will be outdoors, and the K-5 is pretty good
in low light, but I might need the external flash as well.
There is just too much gear. I can't afford to be overloaded to the
point I will spend more time lugging a camera bag than taking images.
What do you folks think is essential for a once-in -a-lifetime trip
like this?
Faced with a similar problem for a forthcoming trip to north-western
Australia, I decided that Pentax didn't make the camera I needed.
Something lightweight and compact but with a good-sized sensor and
16MP or more. I opted for an Olympus E-M10. I'll try to fit in the
K-5 with 18-135, but I think weight restrictions will make that
difficult. In which case the Q will be my backup. I have a
lightweight Manfrotto tripod that I'd like to fit in but I think I'm
dreaming...
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Cheers
Brian
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Brian Walters
Western Sydney Australia
http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
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