Originally posted by vagrant10 Since you're going to Oregon, you'll either want something waterproof/water resistant to keep it in if you're west of the mountains, or something similar to protect your gear from dust if you're east of the mountains. Even in July, you never know... and yes the k5 is weather sealed, but most lenses aren't. If it's a light sprinkle, I don't worry about it so much, but if it starts doing more than that and I don't have a weather sealed lens, I put my camera away (but I almost always carry a weather resistant lens).
Any plans on what you're going to see? Regardless, hope you enjoy your camera. I know for me, it's an amazing piece of engineering!
So glad you stopped in!
We are going to Foster OR for five days (July 15th to 20th) to a special needs camp (our youngest adopted daughter is blind)... Outside of that, suggestions are very welcomed. I read a long time ago in Bryan Peterson's book about Silver Falls, so that's the only place I've really thought about so far.
I might as well throw this out here too because I am engaged in many wonderings right now.. (I may need to post this question in it's own more conspicuous thread) Basically, I think I am going to need to fill in the gap of my lens coverage with something on AF side...
The Sigma 17-50 looks nice but it's too much $.
I like the Sigma 30mm but that's too pricey right now.
I just know I enjoy the focal length of my 28mm manual lenses so I know I'd like something in that range auto focus.
I have always wanted an 18-250mm (Tam or DA) but they seem to be nowhere to be found.
I have been considering getting a DA35 for now until something else grabs me.
Edit: Also been thinking about DA 16-45 - forgot that one...
Like I said.. Many wonderings.. :-)
Last edited by todd; 06-28-2012 at 10:15 PM.