I loaded myself with a 1DmkII, 2 batteries, 24-70L f/2.8, 50 f/1.4, 135L f/2, 16mm fish,1.4X TC, and Gitzo Explorer for my honeymoon in Maui, Hi. My wife really thought the tripod was pushing it, until I showed her how a tripod+timer= your personal onlocation portrait photographer.
I hated to lug the 24-70L around, but honestly, it was the one that stayed on the camera the entire trip.
Congrats on the 1Ds2 - I hadn't heard about that. The weight can be tough to carry, but a propos another thread of yours, it can make hand holding a bit steadier than with lighter bodies. I used to find I could shoot medium format at slower speeds than 35mm, and the 1D series seem to offer a little advantage compared to my D60 (or your D30), small but useful.
Photon wrote:
Congrats on the 1Ds2 - I hadn't heard about that.
Oh you missed it [1Ds2 First Impression ...]
The weight can be tough to carry, but a propos another thread of yours, it can make hand holding a bit steadier than with lighter bodies. I used to find I could shoot medium format at slower speeds than 35mm, and the 1D series seem to offer a little advantage compared to my D60 (or your D30), small but useful.
I've noticed it, too. I cannot quntify it. But The heavier body seem to allow lower shuter speed.
From a D30 to a 1Ds2. Wow ... that's quite a leap ... and a long time coming. Congrats!
Small is beautiful and light is heavenly ... to me. Very happy with my 5D w/o battery grip. Even sold my RRS L-plate (makes the 5D too bulky) and got the Campdapter grip instead.
I trekked up to the Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktshang Goemba) in Bhutan last August with my 20D and 5 or 6 lenses in my CompuTrekker backpack and a carbon fiber tripod, and it nearly killed me ..... and that was with my guide carrying my backpack for most of the hike up to the monastery!
BTW I believe Steve McCurry will be conducting a 2-week photo expedition/workshop in Bhutan end October 2006, for $7,500 or thereabouts, airfare probably not included. Here's a shot of the 300-year-old Tiger's Nest Monastery which sits on a precipice of a mountain, about 10,000 feet above the valley floor.
EOS20 wrote:
Nah its cheaper than hiring an assistant!
What a spouse cheaper than an assistant? -> Just not possible; sorry, I don't buy it
Great solution but I suspect mine will be .... er... um.... less accomodating to that suggestion Actually on second thought I know what the response would be, so maybe I should not make that sort of a suggestion
I was fighting this issue for almost a year. I have a 1D, 16-35L, 24-70L, and 70-200L. What combo to take for our up-comming cruise? I do not think twice about taking all this when the shot is on the line. I thought on vacation, if it's sitting in my room cause I don't want to bother lugging all the gear around a camera is useless.
I opted for a G-6 purchase and was glad I did. I had the camera with me ALWAYS. Got a lot of great shots that I never would of, because most likely the 1D wouldn't of been with me at that moment. For the few ultra wide scenic shots I wanted, stitching worked just fine. The ultra compact set-up (compared to a 1D) was fantastic, and the image quality was excellent.
I would still prefer my wife solution.