Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Oh, and do not screw around - get all the recommended vaccinations! On 5/8/06 8:59 PM, "Bill Smith" <wrs111445@yahoo.com> wrote: > Take a small first aid kit, anti- diarreaha medicine, and water- purifying > device > . > > John Lee <jwlee01@gmail.com> wrote: Philippe, > > Something with a lot of pockets: a photo vest. > > Have a nice trip! > > Cheers, > John > > On 5/8/06, Philippe Orlent > wrote: >> Yeeha! >> >> A bit to my surprise, today I've been asked to do a reportage/ >> documentary in Senegal at the end of may. I'll be there for 5 days. >> Except for all my expenses, I'll be doing this for free. So no >> commission: it's a unique opportunity for me, it's for a non-profit >> organisation that's starting up a project, and I don't really need >> the money that much, thanks to my professional life in advertising. >> Afterwards, there will be an auction of a selection of my work to >> fund the project. The reproduction rights will stay with me. >> >> I plan to take 3 of my cameras: a Sony DSC-R1 with 2 Gb of CF, a >> Ricoh GR D with 21mm attachment, external VF and 1 Gb of SD, and a >> Leica M4-2 with CV 35/2.5 Color Skopar, 50/2 Summicron and a 90/4 >> Rokkor. >> On the M4-2, I'll shoot only in B&W. Light measurement with the VC II >> Lightmeter, and a Sekonic Dualmaster L-558. >> I also prepare to take a 40 gig image tank, my 17" PowerBook, a small >> reflection screen and spare battery sets. Lots of the latter. And >> ofcourse all the necessary cords, cardreaders etc. >> Some material to dedust cameras and lenses, too. >> >> Now, since this is my first assignment, and the first trip into >> Central West Africa (I've ony been in South-Africa untill now), I >> want to prepare as good as I can. A few questions arise: >> 1) For the B&W, should I stick to 100 ASA (I use Fuji Neopan 100 >> Acros and from time to time TMax 100), or go lower? Which >> automatically brings me into Foma films or equivalent. >> 2) For the digital (esp. the Sony), should I take an ND filter with >> me (the Sony's lowest ISO is 160)? >> >> Any very important things that I forget here? >> Useful tips and tricks? (I'll take a good hat, multi pocket trousers, >> good walking shoes, black or white (long sleeved) T-shirts, and maybe >> knee pads with me) >> And also the things I usually take with me when I travel abroad (a >> scarf, a pocket knife, 6 ft. of cord, a candle, waxed matches, >> aspirin, a tiny survival blanket, a compass and a steady watch) >> Vaccinations etc. are been taking care of. >> >> All of this will fit in a smallish LowePro kind of backpack that will >> never leave my side. >> I speak French and English, so I do not suspect that will pose any >> problems. >> It is not an expedition, so a real survival kit won't be necessary. >> >> Counting on the vast knowledge residing on this forum now, f.i. (and >> amongst others) from Ted, Tina and Daniel, >> and really looking forward to your do's and don'ts. >> >> Thanks already, >> Philippe >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Mail goes everywhere you do. Get it on your phone. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information