Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Excellent advice - All I would add is that if you have them, you might want to take a 35 and a 90 - or a zoom, with the R body. As to film - if you are going to have a base of operations, you might consider expressing your film ahead, to avoid airport hassles.... B. D. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Thinkofcole@aol.com Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 3:44 PM To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] Best camera/lens choice Julian, even though money for equipment not be the object for your trip, don't spend any for cameras or lenses. Take what you already know works well, your M with a 35mm and your R with a 50mm plus as much film as you can comfortably carry. Remember, too, that if you're only going to be carrying with you one camera at a time, you will need to think about where you can safely leave the other camera. Actually, since you mention that focusing might be a problem -- and Leicas are so reliable -- you really don't need a back-up. Take just the R and either a 35mm or a 50mm plus lots of film. Use the extra space in your camera bag for a UV filter, a hood and a light meter [and, maybe, a sandwich and soda.] Borrow someone else's tripod to get into your photos. -- Bon Voyage! bob cole _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information