What is your camera of choice while traveling?
#46
Join Date: Nov 2010
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My current camera is a Canon 60D. I learned the secret to traveling with my camera is getting the proper bag. I had a HUGE camera bag that didn't travel well. I got a new bag that's a lot slimmer and goes into my carry-on a lot easier.
#47
Join Date: Jan 2009
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What bag did you get? In the next few weeks I am going to be shopping for a messenger bag style bag to help round out my assortment of bags.
Depending on the circumstances, I either take my Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW, Lowepro Stealth Reporter D650, or National Geographic Medium Earth Explorer.
My Nat Geo bag sees a lot of use these days because not only can it store my camera gear but it can also store my other random bits of stuff I need/pack for my carry on luggage. The only "downside" to this bag is that I get people asking me if I work for Nat Geo (I wish!).
#49
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: YEG
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I travel with two cameras. My main camera is my Nikon D700 and my secondary camera is a Canon SX50. I do a lot of HDR, so I put the Nikon to good use. It's an amazing camera that has outstanding capabilities. I'm a retired professional TV cameraman.
#50
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Since I pretty much only travel for vacations now my travel camera of choice is my DSLR which is currently a Nikon D90. I do use my iPhone 4 as a backup occasionally or when I want to be able to geotag a photo later. That said I have to send my D90 in on Monday to get some hot pixels mapped out and I really hope it gets back to me before my flight on 11/16.(hmm. Might have to have it shipped to my friend's house I'll be staying with.) I really want it for my first trip to Vegas but my backup D50 will be a decent fill in if needed.
#51
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Since I pretty much only travel for vacations now my travel camera of choice is my DSLR which is currently a Nikon D90. I do use my iPhone 4 as a backup occasionally or when I want to be able to geotag a photo later. That said I have to send my D90 in on Monday to get some hot pixels mapped out and I really hope it gets back to me before my flight on 11/16.(hmm. Might have to have it shipped to my friend's house I'll be staying with.) I really want it for my first trip to Vegas but my backup D50 will be a decent fill in if needed.
#52
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Midwest
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Canon S95
For its size (small enough to fit in a pocket), it has a large sensor, fast lens, and unusual amount of available adjustment. Takes a little extra getting acquainted if you're used to typical P&S but produces very good photos for the size. Useful belt case available.
#53
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It depends.
I prefer to take my Canon 7D and EOS3 bodies, but it's not always practical. Where not practical, it ranges from a small Canon "p&s" to the camera in my Android.
I prefer to take my Canon 7D and EOS3 bodies, but it's not always practical. Where not practical, it ranges from a small Canon "p&s" to the camera in my Android.
#56
Join Date: Dec 2007
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My travel camera of choice is the Canon 5D Mark II with 24-105/4L lens. The second lens is the 200/2.8L and the third a 100/2.8 IS Macro if needed. Gives you excellent image quality and reasonable versatility while still not too heavy.
#57
Join Date: Jan 2010
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I have two Cameras, I alternate between one of the other or both...
1) Nikon D200, light mode=50/1.4, Sigma 12-24, sb-80 flash, heavy mode= 50/1.4, sigma 12-14, sigma 70-200/2.8, nikon 105 macro (I love this guy!), flash, gitzo tripod with Ultimate Ball Head...
2) Sony (cant quite remember the model number but HD, 200 ish GB) video camera..
If I take to much gear I have to start checking bags, so for "boring trips" I tend to just take the video camera, for more interesting trips I will take more and more gear with the kit in the cabin and clothing et al regulated to the hold...
1) Nikon D200, light mode=50/1.4, Sigma 12-24, sb-80 flash, heavy mode= 50/1.4, sigma 12-14, sigma 70-200/2.8, nikon 105 macro (I love this guy!), flash, gitzo tripod with Ultimate Ball Head...
2) Sony (cant quite remember the model number but HD, 200 ish GB) video camera..
If I take to much gear I have to start checking bags, so for "boring trips" I tend to just take the video camera, for more interesting trips I will take more and more gear with the kit in the cabin and clothing et al regulated to the hold...
#58
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 309
I take two (or three if you count my iPhone). My Canon EOS Rebel XSi DSLR and extra zoom lens, has been my faithful companion since I went digital a few years ago - yes, I was a bit late to the digital world. Earlier this year, I got a Canon S95 and love it as well. I travel mostly for pleasure and it's relatively easy to bring both along. However, the camera bag for the DSLR doubles easier for a purse than the S95 case. :-)
#59
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Our definitions of "heavy" must be quite different!
#60
Join Date: Dec 2007
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C'mon a mid-sized DSLR with 1 or 2 (or 3, at most ) litte lenses ain't heavy.
I have to admit that I also own a 100-400 which is indeed somewhat too big and heavy for travelling so I would bring this guy (and possibly a second body) only for a wildlife-oriented trip.
I have to admit that I also own a 100-400 which is indeed somewhat too big and heavy for travelling so I would bring this guy (and possibly a second body) only for a wildlife-oriented trip.