Going To Israel, Any Tips? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/14/2006 11:34:54 PM · #26

Originally posted by jfriesen:

My instructor is going to Israel next week I think. She has no worries it seems.

Is she going with a tour group?

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

11/14/2006 11:48:03 PM · #27

Originally posted by Chiqui:

If you have any hope of ever visiting any other muslim countries, with the exception of Jordan and Egypt, don't let them stamp your passport. Ask for the visa as a separate document, this is a common thing so they won't look at you weird.

June

Good tip... It's a real pain having to get a reissued passport because you got an inconvenient stamp in your passport (for some reason tearing out passport pages is frowned upon) :-/

UV Filter, Fast lens, Be aware of your surrounding (more then usual) - otherwise enjoy, it sounds like fun. Oh, and keep you head down :-))

Sheryll

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/14/2006 11:57:45 PM · #28

To answer one of your first questions the 1gig holds about(never the same) 300 or so photos. You will probably want to take more than that I was in Japan and If I wasn't able to download then I would have needed 3 or 4 of the 1gigs for the 3 weeks I was there (and 90 percent of them were taken in a 3 day weekend).

Also DON'T FORGET YOUR BATTERY CHARGER!!!
(I did that and was lucky enough to have a store that recharged it for me for free)

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

11/14/2006 11:58:17 PM · #29

Originally posted by MrEd:

Originally posted by slide12345678:
... just about every single person carries a gun, so it wouldn't matter much

Oh...that would make me feel LOTS safer.

My friend Kate has lived in Israel for extended periods a couple of times ... I remember her telling me how it's about the only place in the world where a bunch of teenagers with machine guns get on the bus and you suddenly feel much safer ... all of the Security Forces are required to carry their guns with them at all times, so don't be shocked.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

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

11/15/2006 12:17:24 AM · #30

Originally posted by Sheryll:

I went on vacation for 10 days to Japan and shot over 30GBs of RAW. The weather was overcast and it rained throughout the trip, thus the RAW.

If the weather is good in Israel, then Jpg should work out fine. If you have a circular polariser bring it.

Brought a flash but hardly used it on vacation. Diffently bring the Pentax A 50mm f/1.7 MF . Your Promaster 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR IF would probably be the lens that will be on your camera most of the time.

Message edited by author 2006-11-15 00:17:52.

Man_Called_Horse

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/15/2006 12:21:02 AM · #31

My tip is simple.....DUCK!!!

PhantomEWO

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/15/2006 12:54:08 AM · #32

Originally posted by slide12345678:

Originally posted by MrEd:

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by agenkin:
A thermo-isolated 2-liter water container.

And a sun hat.

A bodyguard? I know it's a pretty country, but............dang.

i wouldn't think that would be a problem. just about every single person carries a gun, so it wouldn't matter much

Heck, here in Texas we all carry guns too, so is that something ya'll should be worried about? Hummmmmmmmm ;)

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

11/15/2006 12:57:51 AM · #33

Originally posted by RockBruise:

BTW, how many pics should my 1g sd card hold? (not shooting raw)
I have 2 512mm cards as well.

Thanks in advance!!

1 gb = approx. 330 @ jpg *** (highest quality)
512mb = approx. 167 @ jpg *** (highest quality)

Casual sight seeing or going there just to take pictures? If you are going there for casual sight seeing you may not shot too much.

ShaneBlake

Nikon D7100

11/15/2006 01:02:23 AM · #34

get a good backpack for all your gear. i have and suggest //kata-bags.com. mainly because they also sell body armor...

11/15/2006 07:37:03 AM · #35

Originally posted by kudzu:

get a good backpack for all your gear. i have and suggest //kata-bags.com. mainly because they also sell body armor...

This is my first time going, I will be doing alot of site seeing. I do hope to find some time to do some shootong besides just snap shots though. Thanks

11/15/2006 07:43:25 AM · #36

Originally posted by faidoi:

[quote=RockBruise]
Casual sight seeing or going there just to take pictures? If you are going there for casual sight seeing you may not shot too much.

This is my first time going, I will be doing alot of site seeing. I do hope to find some time to do some shootong besides just snap shots though. Thanks (sorry wrong quote button the first time, Ha!)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

11/15/2006 07:48:23 AM · #37

Originally posted by faidoi:

If the weather is good in Israel, then Jpg should work out fine. If you have a circular polariser bring it.

I have not played with RAW too much, I have tried but my PScs want open it, What am I doing wrong? And is it worth it to shoot raw? Remeber i am a beginner, would it be over my head?

Chiqui

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

11/15/2006 08:02:13 AM · #38

Originally posted by aliqui:

Originally posted by Chiqui:
If you have any hope of ever visiting any other muslim countries, with the exception of Jordan and Egypt, don't let them stamp your passport. Ask for the visa as a separate document, this is a common thing so they won't look at you weird.

June

Why is this?

Because many (if not most) Muslim countries will refuse entry to anyone who has an Israeli visa on their passport or even if they suspect the person has been in Israel.

June

srichmond

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

11/26/2006 08:33:18 AM · #39

This is correct. I had to get a new passport after going to Israel. Even if you don't get the stamps at the border, some immigration officiers will deduce from the border crossing points (and exit stamps) that you must have been there. So be careful.

Saying that, the visa application form for many Islamic stats will ask you directly if you've been to the Israel (they have another name for it).

You will not get into Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Syria, Lebanon and any Gulf state (to name a few) with Israeli stamps.

Xilebo

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

11/26/2006 12:15:10 PM · #40

Originally posted by doctornick:

You will need MORE than 2 x 512 MB SD cards, get one of these Portable hard drives like the Epsons or Wolverines or FlashTraxs. Use common sense when it comes to safety. Try to go to Jordan if you have time, Petra in Jordan is a must-see. The market in Jerusalem's old quarter is a must see too...Sunscreen SPF 45 at least...it's hot there!

Agree with going/coming to Jordan but it's getting colder in the area, no hot sun now!!! The average high temperature in November and December is around 15 max 20 Celsius quite a lot warmer by the Dead Sea and in Aqaba or Eilat by the Red Sea though. You may get rain as well so bring a jacket as evenings and nights can get cold.

Enjoy your trip, talk to the people, the shopkeepers and go to coffee shops. The religious holy places in Jerusalem and the old quarters you cannot skip. The old buildings are just beautiful. People in Israel/Palestine ARE a friendly lot, you don't have to be afraid as a foreigner and a visitor..

danthesquidkid

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II

11/26/2006 12:34:05 PM · #41

1. On the hill that leads up to Jerusalem from the SW, there are a bunch of bedowins, with, shacks, camels, goats, etc.

2. Down by the dead sea, the desert makes wierd wav ylines, carved by wind, etc. If you go later on, they create amazing shadows.

3. If you're near the golan heights, try to get to an ex. syrian mine field (they're not hard to find.) They re litttered with old cars and trucks that have been blown up.

faidoi

Pentax K10D