Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]We took a water filter pump and tablets to keep the drinking side "clean" On 09/05/2006, at 11:18, B. D. Colen wrote: > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information