In a message dated 9/19/02 10:28:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Yes, On a recent trip to Savannah, GA I took everything because I couldn't make a decision concerning what NOT to carry. Someday, I hope this changes as lugging three camera bags on vacation is a pain. I guess I carry the motto "Be prepared" too far. I took all of my K-mount manual bodies(3), K-mount auto-focus bodies(2) and a Spotmatic. I also carried six AF, four K-mount MF, and four M42 lenses plus tripod crap, film out the wazoo, a diffuser and three pairs of binoculars(Pentax, Nikon and Minolta). Three flash units. I used my Zx5n with FA 50/1.4 the most, with my PZ1p and SMC K 35/3.5 next. My wife actually took some pics of me with our 7 month old daughter using the Spotmatic and Super Takumar 50/1.4. I also used my Tamron 70-300/4.0-5.6 a good bit on the ZX5n. On walks in the city and on the beach at Tybee Island I would choose one body/lens. While at Bonaventure Cemetery(of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" fame) I shot with PZ1p and SMC K 35/3.5 and ZX5n with 70-300. My wife and I discussed my need to whittle down my kit for traveling or make an appointment with a psychiatrist. I think photography tends to breed equipment junkies, doesn't it??? Robert >> Robert you gotta simplify man. Taking too much will not get you any better photos, you're better to take one body and a couple of zooms than too much equipment. You'll be too tired lugging it around with you to focus on photography. I usually take a basic travelling kit. One camera (LX) two zooms covering 28mm 105 and 70 to 200 or 300mm. This basic kit is good for a day out if I want to go light. Then I cherry pick. Another body, likely autofocus (PZ1) and a few favourite lenses - 100mm macro, 24, 35, 300A* plus flash. I might take a third body for print film ... and of course a tripod. If I know I will be shooting alot , especially from the car, I'll pack more gear in a separate bag, but if it's a family vacation the above is likely more than enough. Vic
