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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/18/2005 07:40:27 PM · #1

Can someone recommend some good ND filters??...I know that there are quite a few different ones out there...

*edit*- and any other equipment that is a must when traveling :)

Message edited by author 2005-05-18 19:41:35.

fsteddy

05/18/2005 07:52:50 PM · #2

I use Tiffen filters and have had good luck with them. As for traveling, if you are going for extended periods of time you might want to look at portable hard drives. I have one with a 20 gig drive and you can fit LOTS of pics on it.

theSaj

Canon EOS-20D

05/18/2005 07:55:59 PM · #3

Is there any way to transfer images "directly" from a Canon 20D to a hard drive?

I would think such would be technically "feasible" by now...and silly if one can't.

fsteddy

05/18/2005 08:00:14 PM · #4

Originally posted by theSaj:

Is there any way to transfer images "directly" from a Canon 20D to a hard drive?

I would think such would be technically "feasible" by now...and silly if one can't.

My portable drive has a memory card slot so I just put the card in and store them. Then while that happens I shot on my second card.

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

05/19/2005 08:29:55 AM · #5

thank you, anyone else??...

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

05/19/2005 08:39:59 AM · #6

If you have a sensor cleaning kit, bring it along. You never know if you're going to get dust on your sensor while travelling. Would be a shame to come back home and have once in a lifetime shots ruined by dust spots.

A small notepad and pen to jot down notes isn't a bad idea either.

LalliSig

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

05/19/2005 08:46:58 AM · #7

Well I can at least reccomend ND filters from B+W, have served me well in the past. My billboards entry and free study VII are shot with B+W ND filters.

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/19/2005 08:49:55 AM · #8

I also have a portable hard drive and wouldn't leave on a trip without it.

I also must take along:
user manual
lens hood
extra battery
battery charger
air bulb and lens cloth
shower cap (from a hotel) handy for improvised wet weather gear
...and lots of other things I could probably leave at home (according to my husband, but then, he's not carrying my photo pack, is he?)

kosmikkreeper

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

05/19/2005 09:03:42 AM · #9

We're leave soon for a 2 week trip to France and I'm bringing EVERYTHING!

You also have to be careful and make sure you gear goes by as "in congnito" as possible. I changed my camera strap to a plain black one so as not to attract potential pickpockets seeing the nice yellow NIKON letters!

I also have a Flashtrax portable storage which is very handy considering that I now only shoot in RAW.

superdave_909

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/19/2005 09:13:47 AM · #10

Originally posted by fsteddy:

Originally posted by theSaj:
Is there any way to transfer images "directly" from a Canon 20D to a hard drive?

I would think such would be technically "feasible" by now...and silly if one can't.

My portable drive has a memory card slot so I just put the card in and store them. Then while that happens I shot on my second card.

Yup! I second the portable drive!!

superdave_909

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/19/2005 09:17:51 AM · #11

Originally posted by elsapo:

Can someone recommend some good ND filters??...I know that there are quite a few different ones out there...

*edit*- and any other equipment that is a must when traveling :)

If you want threaded filters I would suggest hoya, If you want a
little more control of the filters I would suggest a cokin p filter
holder using high tech filters.

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/19/2005 09:18:39 AM · #12

I will be going to Ecuador for 2 months :)...and im sure theifs are worst down there...is the a way to have a travelers insurance on my equipment??... Have fun in France!

I will also be taking everything i have, but wanted to make sure i don't need to buy a couple more things... as for storage,my dad is letting me use his laptop for the trip an i will bring lots of CD to put all my images in...is 4 memory cards 512mb enough??....sorry lots of questions.

superdave_909

Canon EOS-60D

05/19/2005 09:21:30 AM · #13

Originally posted by elsapo:

If I were you I would still consider the portable hard drive!
They are incredibly useful!

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/19/2005 09:34:59 AM · #14

Originally posted by superdave_909:

Originally posted by elsapo:
I will be going to Ecuador for 2 months :)...and im sure theifs are worst down there...is the a way to have a travelers insurance on my equipment??... Have fun in France!

I will also be taking everything i have, but wanted to make sure i don't need to buy a couple more things... as for storage,my dad is letting me use his laptop for the trip an i will bring lots of CD to put all my images in...is 4 memory cards 512mb enough??....sorry lots of questions.

If I were you I would still consider the portable hard drive!
They are incredibly useful!

I agree, seriously consider the portable hard drive. The laptop may suffice if it has enough memory, but you'll also need to consider the type of electricity they have and your ability to recharge anything you take.

As for the 4 512 cards, it's a good start, but I can fill one of those per day...easily...when traveling.

Another option may be online storage if you'll have access to the internet--but then I know next to nothing about such things. Others know anything about these services?

For insurance, have your Dad check with the company that holds his homeowner's policy. My understanding is that it's quite reasonable to add traveler's insurance for equipment.

Thiefs. Get street smart, soon. Know where you are at all times. Act like you know where you're going even if you don't. Keep an eye out for safe places when you're out shooting....nearby hotel lobbies, shops, places with people, places with security/police, etc. Go out with someone as much as possible. Don't even think about going down that dark alley no matter how great the shot will be. Learn some helpful phrases in Spanish. Disguise your equipment as much as possible. Wear a light jacket and tuck your camera inside when you're walking around. And make eye contact with strangers (in a non-menacing way)--theives are looking for easy targets--don't be an easy target--let them know you are aware of their presence. And remember, theives are still a small minority of the population--most of the people you'll meet/see are just as honest and upright as you are.

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

05/19/2005 09:35:26 AM · #15

Originally posted by elsapo:

I got a rider on my home insurance policy to cover my camera equipment. I have all my gear insured and it costs roughly $100 CAD/year. It covers:

- theft

- loss (oops... forgot the camera at the bar!

)
- even damage (i.e. dropped lens, camera falls into water, llama pooping in your camera bag

)

I would strongly recommend it since our equipment is so expensive to replace.

05/19/2005 05:21:35 PM · #16

Thank you everyone :)....

05/22/2005 09:03:12 AM · #17

One more question, Does anyone recomend to have a battery grip??....what exactly does it do????

05/22/2005 11:08:59 AM · #18

bump ^^

Prof_Fate

05/22/2005 07:26:30 PM · #19

Originally posted by elsapo:

One more question, Does anyone recomend to have a battery grip??....what exactly does it do????

A battery grip mounts to teh bottom of the camera and holds 2 camera batteries. thus it extends the amout of time you can shoot without changing batteries. It also gives you another shutter button taht can be used when hlding hte camera in portrait mode.

Beetle