Dan -
I'd bring a couple of zooms to cover wide to mid telephoto and maybe one
specialized lens - a fast prime for low light, or a macro lens for close
focusing or an ultra wide (depending on what you plan on shooting.) Odds
are you probably won't need anything other than the 18-135 except when
you are at the zoo. The last trip I took I brought a 17-70 f4, 70-200
and 100mm macro. The 17-70 accounted for almost all my shots. (It does
have very good close focusing ability.)
Of the great you list, I'd probably take the 18-135, 70-300 and DFA 100
macro. I'd take the K-r with the 40mm XR as a body cap but would
probably leave it in the hotel room. I'm sure things get stolen out of
hotel rooms but I either put the spare gear in the safe (if the room has
one) or lock it into my suitcase.
Hopefully your phone has a good camera on it as well.
I used a Q kit when I traveled a lot for work, but the advantage of the
Q is that you can take a full system (everything from a fish-eye to
extreme telephoto and macro) in a small bag. I had lots of down time
when I traveled, usually in rural or small town settings, so I enjoyed
being prepared for any opportunity that might come up (though in
reality, few ever did.) It sounds like you need a good walking around kit.
Mark
On 5/3/2015 12:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
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?
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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