Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gee Jim, Why would you leave paradise? Where are you located now? My goal is to retire there is about 4-5 years. Peter K - -----Original Message----- From: Jim Laurel [mailto:jplaurel@microsoft.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 11:13 AM To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' Subject: RE: [Leica] What to bring to Hawaii Ray, I lived in Hawaii for 12 years. you'll definately want your telephoto. My advice is to definately bring your EOS1n and the 70-200, plus 1.4x and 2x extenders. There is alot of beautiful detail in the macro world in Hawaii too, so be sure to bring a macro lens. And of course, you will need something wide, but 28mm should be plenty. And don't forget the polarizers. So, you might want to pair up your M6 with the 35 and 50 (or an Elmarit 28 if you have one), plus the EOS1n plus the zoom. Personally, I would leave the Leicas home and take the EOS1n, plus 17-35 f2.8, 50 f2.5 compact macro, the 70-200, and the extenders. I doubt you're going to see many interesting people to photograph, unless you get out of the tourist areas and spend some time with the locals. And this can be hard to do if you're obviously a mainlander. "Kama'aina" is a word that means a local person. When I left Hawaii after 12 years, I mentioned to a friend something about my being a Kama'aina after so long in the islands. He said I could never be, but since my children were born there, maybe they could be, or more likely THIER children. His family is originally from New England, but they have been there 4 or 5 generations now. I miss Hawaii, though. Be sure to get some windsurfing in on Maui. Back in 1984-85, I was an instructor for Windsurfing Hawaii. Thge boardsailing there is incredible! - --Jim - -----Original Message----- From: ryuen@ix.netcom.com [mailto:ryuen@ix.netcom.com] Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 9:17 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] What to bring to Hawaii Hi, I'm planning a trip to Maui and Kauai this June, and I'm trying to decide what is more appropiate to bring on the trip. It will be either an M6 with 35mm and 50mm lens or a Canon EOS1n with a 28-70 and 70-200 lens. I really don't want to be overloaded and burdened by heavy equipment, but on the other hand I want to make sure that I have enough coverage for more situations. I'm also thinking about adding either a 21mm or 90mm to the Leica package. TIA, - -Ray