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11/21/2004 03:53:41 AM · #1 |
I do quite a bit of travelling, 99% of the time on my own. My problem is I'm RARELY ever in any of the pics because obviously I'm the one taking them. I know what I look like and I know that I have other great photos of the places that i've visited, but it would be nice to have pics of me there, standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, minding the gap in the London tube, kissing the Blarney Stone or what have you. My solution is to bring along my Kodak DX 4900 and hopefully work up the courage to ask someone to take my picture. I really dont trust anyone with my camera so how crazy do you think the idea of a second camera is? Just wondering.
June
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11/21/2004 04:05:49 AM · #2 |
Would there be a problem using a tripod? Compose the scene, set your camera timer and make a mental note of where you will position yourself in the scene. Press the shutter and then take your position. Voila! you're in the photo you just took. Show us sample if you did it this way.
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11/21/2004 04:41:30 AM · #3 |
That would be an option, but a very time consuming one. I dont want perfect pictures, I just want snap shots of me. I think carrying a small point and shoot is much easier than carrying a tripod.
June
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11/21/2004 05:51:57 AM · #4 |
June
I am also cautious about giving my camera to anyone but often want a picture of both Pete and I together.
My solution? I look for someone with an equally expensive looking camera and ask them. Not only is it unlikely they'll run off with mine but it's also more likely (one hopes) that they won't chop our heads off!
Has always worked for me.
If I see couples in a famous place I also will go up to them and offer to take a photo of them together on their own camera and then once I've done that I occasionally ask if they will return the favour.
So hopefully I'll be back soon with some pics of Pete and I in the middle of all those penguins!
Message edited by author 2004-11-21 05:52:28.
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11/21/2004 06:13:00 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by chiqui74:
I do quite a bit of travelling, 99% of the time on my own. My problem is I'm RARELY ever in any of the pics because obviously I'm the one taking them. I know what I look like and I know that I have other great photos of the places that i've visited, but it would be nice to have pics of me there, standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, minding the gap in the London tube, kissing the Blarney Stone or what have you. My solution is to bring along my Kodak DX 4900 and hopefully work up the courage to ask someone to take my picture. I really dont trust anyone with my camera so how crazy do you think the idea of a second camera is? Just wondering.
June |
I carry 3 cameras with me wherever I go (yes even a quick run out to the local shop for a bottle of milk) and I've not even entered the world of dSLR yet.
I think it's a good idea, also giving people a compact camera rather than a technical beast is much easier for them. Although I do like Kavey's idea :)
Darren
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11/21/2004 07:38:36 AM · #6 |
Like KV; I always offer to take a picture of couples, most times they with return the favour. Normally I hand over my A40.
Tripods are a pain in normal situations, I wouldn`t fancy using one on the London tube.
One little bit of kit I find useful is the Ultrapod, it`s a mini tripod with a velcro strap, so you can attach it to trees and lampposts.
3rd item down, Ultrapod Only posted this site as it`s in the US (I`ve never used them :)).
I would imagine that they can be bought anywhere, I got mine in the U.K
Geo
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11/21/2004 08:07:49 AM · #7 |
| I tried to hand off my camera a couple times and the photos were really blurry and it's not always possible to find someone so I just carry my tripod with me and use the timer. I agree though, it can be a pain. Payoff's good. I've got about 20 great photos of my hubby and me from our recent vacation to the Canyon, Hoover Dam and Vegas. Great for the scrapbook! |
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