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**ChrisPlatt** · 06-17-2009, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Ah, but that's what online backup is for.

Okay, you trust your online backup. I'll keep my Kodachromes in my closet.
Let's compare notes in twenty years...

Chris

Robert S Donovan · 06-17-2009, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

How do you retrieve files from your old 5-1/4" floppies nowadays (if they're still readable)?

Chris

Digital photographs stored on 5 1/4 floppies aren't very likely to be worth retrieving. Likewise, this isn't an argument anyone can win. Jacob (the subject of my original post) wanted a digital camera for his trip. I actually explained the virtues of a manual film camera but he was uncomfortable with taking the chance that his inexperience shooting film might lead to him not capturing the shots he wanted (and not finding out until much too late). Maybe once he becomes more experienced he will consider film for his next adventure.

ve2vfd · 06-17-2009, 05:34 PM

Robert, how does he like the k200d on the trail so far? I assume he's walking around with the 18-55 kit lens?

I know weight can be a major issue when long distance hiking (I've done sections of the Lakeville-Placid trail in the Adirondacks and parts of the Long trail in Vermont).

Pat

Robert S Donovan · 06-17-2009, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by ve2vfd

Robert, how does he like the k200d on the trail so far? I assume he's walking around with the 18-55 kit lens?

I know weight can be a major issue when long distance hiking (I've done sections of the Lakeville-Placid trail in the Adirondacks and parts of the Long trail in Vermont).

Pat

I haven't heard anything other than "thanks for the advice" so I have to assume it's OK. We talked about it and he was OK with the weight of a DSLR in trade for better pictures. He said he'd just pack less non-essentials like underwear to make up for the difference

Wildnsyko · 06-18-2009, 08:48 AM

Pretty awesome pics! Thanks for sharing! Does he have a blog too or is he keeping a journal of his trip?

Robert S Donovan · 06-18-2009, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by Wildnsyko

Pretty awesome pics! Thanks for sharing! Does he have a blog too or is he keeping a journal of his trip?

He's keeping a journal but I don't think he has a blog.

er1kksen · 06-21-2009, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by Robert S Donovan

I haven't heard anything other than "thanks for the advice" so I have to assume it's OK. We talked about it and he was OK with the weight of a DSLR in trade for better pictures. He said he'd just pack less non-essentials like underwear to make up for the difference

I don't know what kind of underwear he's packing, but as someone who usually brings lightweight nylon boxers out trekking, the weight of a digital SLR is equivalent to about 3 weeks worth of fresh underwear.

Nonetheless, sounds like he's a young guy, unless he's trying to push 30 mile days, I'm sure he can handle it.

Robert S Donovan · 06-21-2009, 09:07 AM

Here's a shot of his gear:

I don't see any underwear here

er1kksen · 06-22-2009, 06:27 AM

You know, there are things INSIDE those compression sacks. :-P

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06-17-2009, 04:26 PM	#16
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Ah, but that's what online backup is for. Okay, you trust your online backup. I'll keep my Kodachromes in my closet. Let's compare notes in twenty years... Chris

06-17-2009, 05:08 PM	#17
Robert S Donovan Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Anderson, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 361 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt How do you retrieve files from your old 5-1/4" floppies nowadays (if they're still readable)? Chris Digital photographs stored on 5 1/4 floppies aren't very likely to be worth retrieving. Likewise, this isn't an argument anyone can win. Jacob (the subject of my original post) wanted a digital camera for his trip. I actually explained the virtues of a manual film camera but he was uncomfortable with taking the chance that his inexperience shooting film might lead to him not capturing the shots he wanted (and not finding out until much too late). Maybe once he becomes more experienced he will consider film for his next adventure.

06-17-2009, 05:34 PM	#18
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Robert, how does he like the k200d on the trail so far? I assume he's walking around with the 18-55 kit lens? I know weight can be a major issue when long distance hiking (I've done sections of the Lakeville-Placid trail in the Adirondacks and parts of the Long trail in Vermont). Pat

06-17-2009, 06:41 PM	#19
Robert S Donovan Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Anderson, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 361 Original Poster	Originally posted by ve2vfd Robert, how does he like the k200d on the trail so far? I assume he's walking around with the 18-55 kit lens? I know weight can be a major issue when long distance hiking (I've done sections of the Lakeville-Placid trail in the Adirondacks and parts of the Long trail in Vermont). Pat I haven't heard anything other than "thanks for the advice" so I have to assume it's OK. We talked about it and he was OK with the weight of a DSLR in trade for better pictures. He said he'd just pack less non-essentials like underwear to make up for the difference

06-18-2009, 08:48 AM	#20
Wildnsyko Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	Pretty awesome pics! Thanks for sharing! Does he have a blog too or is he keeping a journal of his trip?

06-18-2009, 09:55 AM	#21
Robert S Donovan Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Anderson, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 361 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wildnsyko Pretty awesome pics! Thanks for sharing! Does he have a blog too or is he keeping a journal of his trip? He's keeping a journal but I don't think he has a blog.

06-21-2009, 07:52 AM	#22
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	Originally posted by Robert S Donovan I haven't heard anything other than "thanks for the advice" so I have to assume it's OK. We talked about it and he was OK with the weight of a DSLR in trade for better pictures. He said he'd just pack less non-essentials like underwear to make up for the difference I don't know what kind of underwear he's packing, but as someone who usually brings lightweight nylon boxers out trekking, the weight of a digital SLR is equivalent to about 3 weeks worth of fresh underwear. Nonetheless, sounds like he's a young guy, unless he's trying to push 30 mile days, I'm sure he can handle it.

06-21-2009, 09:07 AM	#23
Robert S Donovan Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Anderson, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 361 Original Poster	Here's a shot of his gear: I don't see any underwear here

06-22-2009, 06:27 AM	#24
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	You know, there are things INSIDE those compression sacks. :-P

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