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Me thinking out loud. Well, not really "out loud" but putting thoughts to print.
I've been thinking about travel quite a bit of late. Not that it's going to happen any time soon but I've been considering the camera strategy. The plan was 2 Olympus bodies with permanently attached lenses because the very concept of changing lenses while out and about is a complete anathema to me. Not that I would be taking two cameras everywhere I went (I have the Sony RX100vi for everyday pics) but I'm now thinking that's quite a bit of weight to be carrying, they require more care, perhaps a bigger theft risk, just more hassle. Now I'm thinking I'll just take the little Sony. I have done a lot of travel with just a compact and I'm happy to use a tripod with same (even though I think it looks a little weird lol *shrug*). The biggest disadvantage of plan is lost opportunities but having said that I would have to work within the limitations of the camera which is something I've always done. The advantage is the camera is small enough to be pocketable and would always be with me as would a pocket tripod which I have used to great effect. (I would also have a larger lightweight tripod for night excursions.) My prominent thought is I'm a tourist with a camera, not a photographer out on assignment. I'm thinking the reduced worry would be worth the loss of some quality and opportunities. It would be easier all round. Sony RX100vi Panasonic TZ10
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I've been using a pocket cam and small tripod for all the travel shots here on the site.
Supplemented with the phone for some panoramas on occasion. The tripod legs extend to about a yard and work well with the timer for lower light. The camera has a setting for shooting through windows, so that's been handy when I remember.
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Question: why did you buy a nice camera? May as well get your money out of it! When I travel my photography is much a part of it. How much I take depends on mode of transport, location & who im traveling with. Oh and the bag I choose to put all the stuff in. Some of my best trips with the camera(DSLR) was with a Bicycle. A few required travel picts? One of those front red bags was ¾ just camera stuff. Top of the Rock, a 3 shot Pano w a 24MM and carrying a 30 L backpack to hold all the Photo loot. NY messenger 24MM at 1/6th sec. It was overcast with rain and snow and a stupid slow speed was just a natural. If getting your photo equipment to a destination is a bother or worry then why not go the route 99% use? A decent cell phone can make for a good primary camera or even as backup. I did not know this couple but she had a great smile, just an opportunity with a sneaky extra wide lens.(10mm 4.8 1/45sec). My Cell has become a backup to my backup |
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@TRO Love the pano and the cyclist. I have 2 DSLR bodies - a D7200 for things far away and/or moving fast (e.g. wildlife and auto racing stuff) and a D750 for most everything else. On more landscapey trips, I usually take the D750 with a 24-85 on it and a 70-200 f4 in a smallish backpack. For street photos I usually use my cellphone. If I'm going to be doing any night/astro things, I'll toss in a 20 or 14mm Rokinon MF and take a stoutish tripod.
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Yep! Taken at the "x" towards the top right of the screenshot using a pocket tripod sitting on top of some sort of box. I've used pocket tripods held against walls, over pew backs, against light poles, on garbage bins. They're very versatile. Given the cameras I'm using low iso takes much higher priority over shutter speed.
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(Wow! I haven't said that for a while!) The tentative plan at this stage is to be away from Australia for approximately 1 & 1/2 years. I want as less stress as possible. A pocket camera for me is just less worry. 2/ My biggest criticism of phones are using them in sunlight; I need a viewfinder regardless of its quality and as mentioned I like taking photos.
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Thought I recognized it, I haven't been there since 2012 but I remember it well. Very cool, that place is awesome looking at night.
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I get you on the liking to take photos & having a viewfinder, that’s something no phone can take away.. Hope your plans turn out, I always find travel is a great educator and the camera just records the memories. Top of the rock is the 3 viewing platforms at the top of New York city’s Rockefeller center. Best for a high view of all of Manhattan. The best part is you can reserve your tickets in advance so could schedule an evening sunset or morning sunrise. We got up there just before noon and there was some snow left from the overnight flurries. What a crazy city to visit. https://www.topoftherocknyc.com/ |
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I carry around a 70-200 F4 as well most of the time when traveling, nice lightweight with a great light touch zoom ring for finger control when the action picks up. Much preferred weight wise than the bigger faster zoom; I have a few primes if I need to go fast in that range. My favourite walkabout kit is a Think Tank Photo Retrospective 7 Shoulder Bag Just big enough to stuff one DSLR with the 70-200 f4 & another DSLR mounted with a 10-24 zoom and a spare prime lens or 2 in the middle. Love this bag! I mount a BS-3 or BS-2 shoe cover on both cameras in case they bump into each other, as a bonus the BS-2 keeps the pop up flash down on a D7xxx. |
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My main focus is boudoir (have a studio and everything), but I shoot a lot of graduations (got 2 tomorrow), lots of portraits, engagements, sports, silhouettes, headshots, and more.. I also shoot real estate and do matterport and drone work for the local Remax realtors out here and I also shoot photos/videos for the local musical theatre. I do shoot cars sometimes but it's really my favorite lol Sony A7R4, various lenses, lights, etc. https://boomheadshot.pro IG @Boomheadshot.pro |
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