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What lens should I bring for photographing the Himalayas?
I'm heading off to walk from Lukla to Base Camp in the Himalayas, and looking forward to doing some great photogrpahy along the way. Gear and weight is restricted. I have a Canon EOS 60D. If I ...
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Camera and lens to take travelling by bicycle that will produce pro-quality images?
I am going travelling by bicycle, and I want to take a camera that allows me to take photos that are very high quality- e.g. raw format and with a good lense, and yet is not heavy, and is quite ...
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Will the 18-55 and 55-250mm kit zoom lenses cover my requirements in Europe?
I have just received for Xmas a Canon 650d kit with an 18 - 55 mm IS II and a 55-250 mm IS II lens. Always had an interest so I feel very blessed and luckily my fiance also included a one day DSLR ...
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Help me choose: Olympus OM-D EM-5, Fujy X-Pro1, Sony Nex 7, or?
I'm a owner of a Sony A700 with some good lenses and a Sony NEX5 with the kit lens but I'm not happy.
The A700 is too big and heavy, and the lenses too, and I can't stand the lack of an OVF/EVF on ...
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What are the logistical pros and cons of traveling with a full size tripod?
When I say "full size" I mean what I think most people consider a standard tripod: not something like a gorillapod or super-specialized for portability.
I want to purchase a serious tripod and I'm ...
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2answers
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Self-photography equipment?
I am going to be travelling on my own in China for a month and I don't want to ask locals to take photos for me.
I have heard about this product a long long time ago:
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3answers
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Travel / Hiking tripod recommendation
This is yet another equipment recommendation question, but because I didn't find exactly what I'm searching, I try to post it here. Also, in order to minimize the subjective part of the answer I'll ...
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Galapagos vacation — what photo gear should I take?
Soon I'm off to the Galapagos Islands. I have to admit I've been spending a lot of hours talking to people and reading reviews, and that has left me very confused choosing the correct gear for my ...
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Lens selection for a trip to Scotland?
In a few months I'll be going to Scotland for a holiday (highlands and so on). So far, along with my 550D I have the standard kit lens 18-55mm, and I have recently bought the 55-250mm II. I am ...
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Which lenses should I take on a honeymoon trip to Alaska?
Newbie photographer here and really hoping for some expert advice! I go to Alaska on honeymoon in July and really need some advice on lenses.
My camera is the Canon EOS 1100D (told you I was a ...
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What lenses should I take with my Nikon D5100 for a trip through China and Nepal?
I'll be travelling through China/Nepal this coming September and have been trying to figure out which lenses would suit me best during my trip. I'll be visiting many temples/ monasteries and many ...
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How to carry a DSLR on a motorcycle?
I do a lot of road trips and I carry my camera (D90+50mm) and an extra lens (18-105mm) in my backpack (Lowpro CompuDaypack). The backpack is great, but it doesn't allow me to draw my cam out quickly ...
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Is there a single lens suited for flying birds, mountains, and close-up portraits?
I have just bought a new DSLR (a Nikon D3000). I want to take photos of flying birds, mountains, and close-up portraits. Is there a single lens well-suited for these types of photography, so that I ...
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4answers
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Which laptop features are important to consider for Photoshop processing when traveling?
I will be traveling overseas for about a few months and I would like to purchase a new notebook/laptop to process my RAW pictures using Photoshop Elements 9.
Weight and minimum processing speed are ...
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How do I select a superzoom lens for travel?
I have my good old Nikon D40. Almost all time I was using default "boxed" 18-55mm lens, but now I feel a big need to buy a lens for getting pictures that I can't get now. I travel a lot and like to ...
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For a point-and-shoot travel camera, what features matter the most?
For a GPS-enabled point-and-shoot camera mainly to be used when traveling and hiking, what specific features or criteria can be used to narrow the field of possible cameras?
Ideally this camera would ...
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What single zoom lens should I take on a vacation to Europe?
My wife and I are planning a trip to France and Italy next year for a couple of weeks. We will be hitting many of the popular destinations such as Paris, Rome, Venice, Florence, etc.
I currently own ...
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What equipment should I purchase for a trip to Mongolia?
I'm flying soon to Mongolia for a few weeks and I'm still somewhat of a beginner to photography, at least equipment-wise! So, I'm looking for equipment advice mostly. I currently have a Canon EOS 400D ...
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Is there a small camera backpack that can hold a tripod and four lenses?
I might be looking for a panacea here, but I'd like to get a reasonably small backpack that protects my D5000, a zoom lens (70-200 Nikon), a wide angle lens (Planning to get a 12-24mm Tokina) and a ...
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What is a good starter camera considering price and value [closed]
I like to take photos especially when I'm traveling.Also would shoot a lot of scenery and buildings and friends in front of scenery.
Some options I found include the Panasonic Lumix G2, Panasonic GH2 ...
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What “all rounder” travel lenses can help me decide between Sony, Nikon, or Panasonic Micro Four Thirds?
I want to upgrade from compact (Sony 24x superzoom) to more enthusiast-style camera.
After extensive search and comparison (dpreview.com and elsewhere) I have selected Sony SLT A55, Lumix GH2 and ...
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What lenses would best comprise a travel photography kit?
On a crop sensor camera, eg Canon 7D, what would be the best kit to travel with around Europe for a few weeks? My shooting style will focus on landscape, architecture, and general purpose travel ...
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How should I pack equipment when travelling in countries with high crime rates?
I'm going to travel individually in Sub-Saharan Africa where the crime rate is high. Most of the time I will do landscape photography and only a few shots in urban areas. I've been there already, but ...
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Is there an alternative to AA cells for the Fujifilm HS20?
After getting into a choice between two super zooms, the Canon SX30IS or Fujifilm HS10 / HS20, I have chosen Fuji. However, it uses AA batteries. When on tour it's so painful if AA batteries go out or ...
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Is there a camera bag with extra space that I use as an airplane carry-on?
I have a Lowepro Slingshot 200 sling bag that I use to carry my Canon Rebel XSi with two zoom lenses. I love the bag for day trips, but it doesn't work so well for airplane trips or anytime when I ...
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What are alternatives to a tripod when I can't take one along?
Due to weight restrictions I cannot take my tripod on my next foreign trip. What are the alternatives?
