Camera Bag Next Few Months

edom31 · 07-06-2019, 05:13 PM

I did not really take the time to think this one through...

I am putting most of my belongings in storage for 2-3 months (planning a big move hopefully). Goes without saying that most of my gear is also being tucked away. I had to decide quickly what to keep out of storage...

I kept my K-50 (my best dSLR) with the following glass:

M 28/2.8
K 50/4 Macro
A 50/2.8 Macro
A 100/4 Macro

I tried to stay under K-mount, so all my Takumars and M42s were stored (24mm/28mm/35mm/50mm/55mm/58mm/105mm/135mm/200mm). In K mount, I could have kept a 35mm, 135mm, 200mm. Zooms the kit 18-55 DAL and the Tammy 103A (80-200). It was odd to keep two 50-Macros... I also think I should have kept the kit lens but I just do not use it often.

I just remembered - my F 35-70mm - I should've kept that one!

It is not like the storage unit is far, but I doubt I'll be visiting it often.

It will be an interesting time. Looking at the list, I will be quite slow - at least is summer here. I think mostly I will miss the Takumars. But it will be a good excersice to learn the selected lenses.

PS - I'm also bringing with me my OM-1 with a 35-70 Zuiko (3.8) since I have a roll midway; as well as my Himatic 7 for the same reason.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-07-2019, 10:20 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm grateful to not be in your position, Ed - I hope the move goes well, but can't stand the thought of ever having to move again...

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-07-2019, 10:55 AM - **1 Like**

I hope you're not to busy to continue using it.

The prospect of moving seems exciting - until you have done it a few times...

Chris

**pepperberry farm** · 07-07-2019, 01:04 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I hope you're not to busy to continue using it.

The prospect of moving seems exciting - until you have done it a few times...

Chris

agreed - I grew up with a father in the US Army, then joined the military myself - once my wife (also raised in the military) & I bought the farm where we live now, we promised to each other that we were done with moving...

edom31 · 07-07-2019, 07:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I hope the move goes well, but can't stand the thought of ever having to move again...

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I hope you're not to busy to continue using it.

The prospect of moving seems exciting - until you have done it a few times...

Chris

Thank you both kindly for the encouraging words. This is our second move in 3 years (hopefully our last for years to come). While we are minimalistic in our decor and belongings, it is still a rough process.

I do enjoy the "cleansing" you get from moving (throwing/discarding/donating old stuff no longer needed). But the process is rough.

07-06-2019, 05:13 PM	#1
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Camera Bag Next Few Months I did not really take the time to think this one through... I am putting most of my belongings in storage for 2-3 months (planning a big move hopefully). Goes without saying that most of my gear is also being tucked away. I had to decide quickly what to keep out of storage... I kept my K-50 (my best dSLR) with the following glass: M 28/2.8 K 50/4 Macro A 50/2.8 Macro A 100/4 Macro I tried to stay under K-mount, so all my Takumars and M42s were stored (24mm/28mm/35mm/50mm/55mm/58mm/105mm/135mm/200mm). In K mount, I could have kept a 35mm, 135mm, 200mm. Zooms the kit 18-55 DAL and the Tammy 103A (80-200). It was odd to keep two 50-Macros... I also think I should have kept the kit lens but I just do not use it often. I just remembered - my F 35-70mm - I should've kept that one! It is not like the storage unit is far, but I doubt I'll be visiting it often. It will be an interesting time. Looking at the list, I will be quite slow - at least is summer here. I think mostly I will miss the Takumars. But it will be a good excersice to learn the selected lenses. PS - I'm also bringing with me my OM-1 with a 35-70 Zuiko (3.8) since I have a roll midway; as well as my Himatic 7 for the same reason.

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07-07-2019, 10:20 AM - 2 Likes	#2
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,656	I'm grateful to not be in your position, Ed - I hope the move goes well, but can't stand the thought of ever having to move again...

07-07-2019, 10:55 AM - 1 Like	#3
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,691	I hope you're not to busy to continue using it. The prospect of moving seems exciting - until you have done it a few times... Chris

07-07-2019, 01:04 PM - 2 Likes	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,656	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I hope you're not to busy to continue using it. The prospect of moving seems exciting - until you have done it a few times... Chris agreed - I grew up with a father in the US Army, then joined the military myself - once my wife (also raised in the military) & I bought the farm where we live now, we promised to each other that we were done with moving...

07-07-2019, 07:30 PM - 1 Like	#5
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I hope the move goes well, but can't stand the thought of ever having to move again... Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I hope you're not to busy to continue using it. The prospect of moving seems exciting - until you have done it a few times... Chris Thank you both kindly for the encouraging words. This is our second move in 3 years (hopefully our last for years to come). While we are minimalistic in our decor and belongings, it is still a rough process. I do enjoy the "cleansing" you get from moving (throwing/discarding/donating old stuff no longer needed). But the process is rough.

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