[Tingchaleun]

Well, i'm off to Japan and i'm spending more time packing my photo gear than anything else. What the hell should i pack?
Here is what i got:
K100d
K10d w/grip
FA 50 1.4
DA 18-55
DA 50-200
DA 12-24 f4
540fgz flash
Manfrotto 190xb (weighs ~6lbs w/head)
i also have a way lighter tripod that i don't trust putting my equip on (Solingor MB100).

Here is what i plan to do in Japan:
Lots of walking/travelling between 4-5 different major cities over 21 days. I plan on hiking in the city and in the mountains. (this trip is supposed to be leisurely, but already it's beginning to sound more like work.)

Right now, i think i'll just stick with the K100d, cause it is lighter; w/the 18-55 & 50-200, because it covers ...everything, minus super-wide. I have never had to carry my 6lb tripod for more than a couple hours, i can't even imagine 21 days with that thing in my arms...can anybody tell me what that's like from experience?

Of course, i very well COULD carry everything...


Terry.

[ve2vfd]

Personally to do some "tourism" I would carry:

K100
DA 18-55
DA 50-200

Maybe a tiny tripod or even a table-top tripod.

I know if I brought more, it would stay in my hotel room... I like to travel light.

Just my opinion of course...

Pat

[GaryML]

Well, i'm off to Japan and i'm spending more time packing my photo gear than anything else. What the hell should i pack?
Here is what i got:
K100d
K10d w/grip
FA 50 1.4
DA 18-55
DA 50-200
DA 12-24 f4
540fgz flash
Manfrotto 190xb (weighs ~6lbs w/head)
i also have a way lighter tripod that i don't trust putting my equip on (Solingor MB100).

Here is what i plan to do in Japan:
Lots of walking/travelling between 4-5 different major cities over 21 days. I plan on hiking in the city and in the mountains.

If it was me, I'd take:

K10D without grip: It's a better camera and only a bit heavier without the grip.

DA 12-24mm & DA 50-200mm: The wide perspective makes for some interesting views. The kit lens isn't very good at 18mm and I wouldn't miss the 25-49mm range. A 24 to 35mm f2 lens would be useful for interior shots, but the 50mm is too long for interior architecture shots.

I'd probably leave a 6 lbs tripod at home for travel photography. A good light weight tripod in the 3-4 lbs range would be a good investment if you plan on landscape shots at sunrise or sunset, or if you're permitted to use a tripod for interiors.