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03/24/2004 10:13:48 AM · #1 |
I only ordered it yesterday afternoon!
It was £59 which I think is more than it would have cost in the US but I'm happy enough.
In the stores I checked on Saturday they only had the Mini Trekker AW which essentially almost the same but with an improved tripod holder and a removable waterproof cover (which is actually just an elasticated plastic giant showercap thing). Those were selling for between £100 and £110.
I looked at a range of models, both lowepro and others and that was the best one for me as it had space for two SLR bodies with lenses attached plus spare lenses, film as well as my regular stuff such as sunglasses, hat, book, tissues, wallet.
On getting home I started searching for internet dealers who offered better priced and found the lowest was £79 BUT one of these places also had the older Classic model for £59 so I went for that.
I figure for a difference of £20 I'll carry a plastic bag inside it and use that as a giant showercap and infact it came wrapped in a large bag inside the box so there you go!!!
It looks and feels great and cameras are snug inside it ready for Kenya next week!
Woo Hoooooooooooo!
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03/24/2004 10:26:30 AM · #2 |
| Woman, you got verbal diarrhoea again! |
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03/24/2004 10:28:02 AM · #3 |
I can't believe you asked me in chat how to spell diarrhoea just so you could post that!
ROFL!
It's called E-X-C-I-T-E-M-E-N-T-!
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03/24/2004 10:56:47 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Kavey:
I can't believe you asked me in chat how to spell diarrhoea just so you could post that!
ROFL!
It's called E-X-C-I-T-E-M-E-N-T-! |
Surely you mean E-X-C-R-E-M-E-N-T-! ? |
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03/24/2004 10:57:55 AM · #5 |
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03/24/2004 11:53:28 AM · #6 |
I could probably afford the Trekker too - I just couldn't afford to fill it! Well, except my sandwhiches and thermos :)
In any case... nice purchase Kavey - it sounds like you're happy with it.
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03/24/2004 04:57:10 PM · #7 |
Thanks Are!
I am very pleased and it's always nice when people *share* your excitement.
:o)
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03/24/2004 05:37:25 PM · #8 |
>SNIP>>>>[quote=Kavey] I only ordered it yesterday afternoon!
In the stores I checked on Saturday they only had the Mini Trekker AW which essentially almost the same but with an improved tripod holder and a removable waterproof cover (which is actually just an elasticated plastic giant showercap thing). Those were selling for between £100 and £110.
So.....do we get a picture??
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03/24/2004 05:41:29 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Kavey:
It looks and feels great and cameras are snug inside it ready for Kenya next week!
Woo Hoooooooooooo! |
You are so lucky. Work or play? Safari? |
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03/24/2004 05:42:43 PM · #10 |
Play!
Festival of Wildlife, Masai Mara, Kenya
Friday 2nd April
06:35 Arrive Nairobi International Airport and transfer to Wilson Domestic Airport for breakfast
10:00 Air Kenya flight to the Masai Mara
11:00 Met at Musiara Airstrip and transferred to Camp
12:00 Welcome drinks and lunch â Governorsâ Camp
14:00 Mark Carwardine workshop âThe Art of Wildlife Photographyâ
15:30 Game drive
19:30 Dinner - Governorsâ Camp
21:00 Jonathan & Angie Scott talk âThe Masai Maraâ
Saturday 3rd April
06:30 Visit to Masai Village
09:30 Breakfast
12:00 Lunch â Governorsâ Camp
15:30 Digital Photography Safari with Nina Bailey
19:30 Dinner - Governorsâ Camp
21:00 Mark Carwardine talk âTravels & Tribulations of a Zoologistâ
22:00 Prof. John Parkinson âThe African Sky at Nightâ
Sunday 4th April
06:30 Art Safari with Jonathan Truss
09:30 Breakfast
11:00 Wanderlust Morning
12:00 Lunch â Governorsâ Camp
15:30 Photographic Safari with Mark Carwardine
19:30 Dinner - Governorsâ Camp
21:00 David Shepherd âA Life of Conservationâ & DSWF Auction
22:00 Prof. John Parkinson âThe African Sky at Nightâ
Monday 5th April
06:30 Photographic Safari with Mark Carwardine
09:30 Breakfast
11:00 Angie Scott & Nina Bailey workshop âDigital Wildlife Photographyâ
12:00 Lunch â Governorsâ Camp
14:00 Jonathan Scott âBig Cat Diary Filmingâ
15:30 Game drive
19:30 Gala Dinner - Governorsâ Camp
Tuesday 6th April
06:30 Game drive
09:30 Breakfast
11:00 Game drive (time permitting)
12:00 Lunch â Governorsâ Camp
14:00 Game drive to the Airstrip
16:00 Air Kenya Flight to Wilson Airport
18:00 Dinner at the Rusty Nail Restaurant
20:30 Transfer to Nairobi International Airport
23:40 Depart on Kenya Airways KQ 102
(Wednesday 7th April arrive home)
Picture of the rucksack?
There's a good one on the lowepro site - I haven't taken any of it yet... it's lying on the floor downstairs with stuff all around it!
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03/24/2004 06:16:31 PM · #11 |
Kavey: Wow...what a trip. Sounds like a blast.
I looked at the Lowepro site. Did you get the wheels?
I wish you good luck and lots of great photos. Can't wait to see your albums when you get home. Have fun!!! Be safe.
edit..spelling.
Message edited by author 2004-03-24 18:37:16. |
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03/24/2004 06:33:37 PM · #12 |
Justine
No I didnt, I don't know that I'd use them... I might in the future though...
:o)
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03/24/2004 06:40:06 PM · #13 |
| This is like a photographers' dream trip. |
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03/24/2004 07:19:13 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
This is like a photographers' dream trip. |
not LIKE it IS.
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03/25/2004 04:40:24 AM · #15 |
Yeah I'm so excited.
I'm taking
my newer Minolta film body with my Sigma 28-135 attached.
my old Minolta film body with my Sigma 100-300 attached.
my old lenses from the old body as back up (Minolta 28-85 & 70-210)
my Minolta Dimage 7i and chargers and X Drive
Better find somewhere to squeeze in a change of underwear huh?
(KIDDING, I'll be fine)
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03/25/2004 05:32:53 AM · #16 |
Ack! You're taking the Dimage?
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03/25/2004 05:44:56 AM · #17 |
Er... I had thought so... just for 6 days...
:o)
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03/25/2004 05:49:30 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by ganders:
Ack! You're taking the Dimage?
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Originally posted by Kavey:
Er... I had thought so... just for 6 days...
:o) |
Cool, domestic :) |
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03/25/2004 05:51:16 AM · #19 |
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03/25/2004 05:59:49 AM · #20 |
| My money is on KV, I bet she fights dirty! |
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03/25/2004 06:07:03 AM · #21 |
You are cheeeekkeeeeeeeeey!
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03/25/2004 06:21:54 AM · #22 |
Very  |
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03/25/2004 06:31:51 AM · #23 |
Eew... I'm not sure DPCers should have to be subjected to your hairy arse!!!
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