Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/10/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Just an afterthought after reading Bob?s comment, and viewing his marvellous take. Use high speeds as the relative velocity of close objects might increase the risk of unwanted swishy-pans (ted TM), which Bob managed to avoid (see exif) Amities And yes, this comes from Phuzzyillogix Philippe ;-) > Le 26 oct. 2017 ? 19:08, Bob Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> a ?crit : > > Hi Steve, > When traveling on a bus through the Cinque Terra I sat where Tina > recommended. > I had a 24-105mm f/4L IS USM with I used 95% of the time. > Three things seemed critical for me: > 1. A wide angle to medium telephoto, > 2. Image Stabilization, > 3. A rubber lens hood. This allows you to shoot other than at 90 degrees > to the window and avoid window reflections. > Take LOTS of memory cards! And have a great time. > http://www.rgaphoto.com/travel/content/RGA_6915_large.html > > > Bob Adler > www.robertadlerphotography.com > >> On Oct 23, 2017, at 8:09 AM, Philippe <photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> What the others have said. >> >> I personally would take two cameras along - one for Tara and one for >> yourself, OF A SIMILAR BRAND AND MOUNT. >> One with a flexible zoom screwed on, the other with a very limited and >> light selection of your AF lenses that both of you know and like to use. >> I believe you understand why. >> In case of mishap, both can alternately keep shooting. >> In anticipation for our next trip, Alice just bought herself an XT-20 >> with the nice WR 18-135 to match the XT-2 and 18-55 + 50-230 I usually >> lug along. Same cards and batteries, one complete water/dust-proof >> camera, etc, etc. >> >> Get back to Alice if you need more info on Morocco - she visited the >> place several times I think. >> >> And most of all , stay safe, enjoy, and report :-) >> >> Amities >> Philippe >> >> PS: shoot RAW - most modern coach windows get a treatment that screws up >> the most determined sensor as regards color temperature - you?ll give >> yourself increased possibilities to address the problem when back home. >> Before digital, and based on my experience in Tunisia, I would also have >> recommended a polariser - not really needed now with RAW and LR ;-) >> >> >> >> >>> Le 22 oct. 2017 ? 21:28, Steve Barbour <stevebarbour at mac.com> a ?crit >>> : >>> >>> In December, Tara and I will be in Morocco for a couple of weeks. A >>> prime reason for being there will be photography. A question arises, >>> beyond the usual; as we will traveling a lot by bus doing a circuit of >>> the country in a clockwise direction?Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Erfoud, the >>> Sahara, Tinehir, Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate, Ait ben Haddou, Marrakech, and >>> on to Casablanca, for our return. Beyond our own choice of glass >>> especially for off the bus, what lenses may be ideal on the bus, for >>> mountains, desert scenes, I assume that a zoom from wide to very long is >>> most desirable, experienced travelers familiar with this trajectory >>> might suggest other. Also what side of the bus, if either, is >>> preferable. Realizing this all sounds dumb, it seems useful to enquire, >>> to avoid making some serious mistake. >>> >>> Many thanks for bearing with this, please wish us a bon voyage, >>> >>> >>> Steve Tara >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information