Which camera do you use travelling?

pixelpruner · 11-04-2008, 06:38 PM

I have a Ricoh R8 - mainly for when I don't know I'm going to take a picture of something.

PentHassyKon · 11-04-2008, 11:00 PM

This thread is of interest to me as I'm eyeing the k2000. I have a plethora of film camera's and my only digital is a P&S. I know am wishing for a DSLR. At one time I was considering the D40. The K2000 seems like a good candidate for a travelling camera.

For those with a k10/k20 and a k100/k200. Would you go out and buy a K2000 as a backup body and a travelling camera?

RoxnDox · 11-05-2008, 11:21 AM

I take my K100D along any time I travel (car or plane), usually with the 18-55 kit and my Pm 70-300 zoom. I often take my trusty little Canon A80 P&S along too. I take my monopod along when flying, if driving I'll toss the tripod in the trunk as well. Other lenses come along or not depending on luggage space and purpose of the trip (fun vs work).

Jim

Duplo · 11-05-2008, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by PentHassyKon

This thread is of interest to me as I'm eyeing the k2000. I have a plethora of film camera's and my only digital is a P&S. I know am wishing for a DSLR. At one time I was considering the D40. The K2000 seems like a good candidate for a travelling camera.

For those with a k10/k20 and a k100/k200. Would you go out and buy a K2000 as a backup body and a travelling camera?

Well as a backup I am not sure... I mean that will largely depend on what you do.

But as a travel camera, I am going to buy one myself I think. The shutter feel is much improved over the DS I use now.
It will go very nicely with the limited primes as a compact travel kit.

rfortson · 11-05-2008, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

The Panasonic LX3 looked promising when it was announced, and the review posted to dpreview was quite enthusiastic. Just your basic P&S, but especially good high ISO performance, nice controls, RAW capability, and a *fast* lens (f/2.0 - 2.8) with super-wide angle capability (equivalent of 16mm on APS-C, if I'm figuring right). Main drawback is a very limited telephoto range - only the equivalent of 40 on APS-C. But with all those other positives, I could see this being a great camera to have.

Agreed, Marc. This does look like an interesting camera, and I've noticed that the usual places are selling it for less than $400 (Buydig, etc).

CaymanImaging · 11-08-2008, 05:34 PM

I use one of my older K10s with a Sigma 20-200 lens. No batt grip. Pretty compact and light. Not the best lens, but more than enough for snap shooting pics of the family without getting pro set up out with flashes, several lens, battery grip. Just makes life easier to have an all in one lens. I'm not changing lens, which helps with dust, and worrying about all the parts that aren't attached to the camrea.

Clicker · 11-08-2008, 05:39 PM

I got the K200 specifically for traveling, along with the kit lens 18-55II and a 50-200ED BUT those will be replaced with the faster weather protected/sealed lenses for Christmas

Photo Tramp · 11-08-2008, 07:42 PM

If my wife goes along I use both my istDL and my K100D. If it's just me then I use just the K100D. Travel lenses include the DA 18-55 mm, DA 50-200 mm, My trusty M 50mm f1.7 and always my Zenitar 16mm f2.8.

chedoy · 11-10-2008, 12:06 PM

I think everyone should bring their DSLR's everywhere. As the world gets used to seeing more and more people with big cameras, it's better for everyone.

As I don't mind looking like a tourist, as that's what I am anyway in those locales, I've always been accustomed to having a big camera with me. I also carry a pocket p&s for those times/places when a DSLR might not be welcome.

After you have toted a Magnavox VHS tape deck with a corded Panasonic video camera (about the size of a 3lb ham) thru Disneyworld and thru the Canadian Rockies, a DLSR is hardly noticeable.

I don't like carrying bags though. So one lens usually. If it's jacket weather, a second one in the pockets.

98wongjf · 11-10-2008, 01:49 PM

I'm going on a cruise this week and I will be bringing along basically everything. haha

My K100D, the 50mm F/2 Prime will be for in ship use, the Sigma 18-200mm will be for sightseeing, tripod, flash, EVERYTHING!

Bart · 11-10-2008, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by emr

When you are travelling and it's not primarily for photography to begin with, what kind of camera equipment do you use? ...

Since my travelling is always primarily for photography, I take everything with me.

grainbelt · 11-19-2008, 09:37 AM

I travel by motorcycle, so my previous plan was to keep my Olympus Stylus in my jacket all the time. It is adequate, but just.

Longer trips, or with more luggage, I'd take my Canon S5 IS, which has sufficient manual control to produce much better photos.

Now that I have the K200D, I will likely sell both the Canon and the Olympus and purchase a higher-quality ultracompact, such as a Canon SD870IS.

Then I will only take the K200D when I have the hard luggage on one of the bikes. Looking into a way to mount a pelican case on my dirt bike.

legacyb4 · 11-19-2008, 10:04 AM

Now that I have my DA* 50-135, my traveling kit will probably consist of:

- K10D
- DA* 50-135
- FA 43mm Ltd
- FA* 24mm

Going forward, I might try to find a wide zoom (either the 12-24 or the 16-45 F4 range) which means only 3 lenses (2 zooms, 1 prime) that I might take traveling.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-19-2008, 12:24 PM

I must be the only sad one here then, I just take everything always.

Bart · 11-19-2008, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

I must be the only sad one here then, I just take everything always.

Quote:

Since my travelling is always primarily for photography, I take everything with me.

No, makes two of us.

ps I'm also using Pentax for 30+ years

11-19-2008, 09:37 AM	#27
grainbelt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Albums Posts: 587	One of the three... I travel by motorcycle, so my previous plan was to keep my Olympus Stylus in my jacket all the time. It is adequate, but just. Longer trips, or with more luggage, I'd take my Canon S5 IS, which has sufficient manual control to produce much better photos. Now that I have the K200D, I will likely sell both the Canon and the Olympus and purchase a higher-quality ultracompact, such as a Canon SD870IS. Then I will only take the K200D when I have the hard luggage on one of the bikes. Looking into a way to mount a pelican case on my dirt bike.

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11-04-2008, 06:38 PM	#16
pixelpruner Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leeds, NE UK Posts: 220	I have a Ricoh R8 - mainly for when I don't know I'm going to take a picture of something.

11-04-2008, 11:00 PM	#17
PentHassyKon Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 415	This thread is of interest to me as I'm eyeing the k2000. I have a plethora of film camera's and my only digital is a P&S. I know am wishing for a DSLR. At one time I was considering the D40. The K2000 seems like a good candidate for a travelling camera. For those with a k10/k20 and a k100/k200. Would you go out and buy a K2000 as a backup body and a travelling camera?

11-05-2008, 11:21 AM	#18
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	I take my K100D along any time I travel (car or plane), usually with the 18-55 kit and my Pm 70-300 zoom. I often take my trusty little Canon A80 P&S along too. I take my monopod along when flying, if driving I'll toss the tripod in the trunk as well. Other lenses come along or not depending on luggage space and purpose of the trip (fun vs work). Jim

11-05-2008, 12:58 PM	#19
Duplo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 924	Originally posted by PentHassyKon This thread is of interest to me as I'm eyeing the k2000. I have a plethora of film camera's and my only digital is a P&S. I know am wishing for a DSLR. At one time I was considering the D40. The K2000 seems like a good candidate for a travelling camera. For those with a k10/k20 and a k100/k200. Would you go out and buy a K2000 as a backup body and a travelling camera? Well as a backup I am not sure... I mean that will largely depend on what you do. But as a travel camera, I am going to buy one myself I think. The shutter feel is much improved over the DS I use now. It will go very nicely with the limited primes as a compact travel kit.

11-05-2008, 04:21 PM	#20
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella The Panasonic LX3 looked promising when it was announced, and the review posted to dpreview was quite enthusiastic. Just your basic P&S, but especially good high ISO performance, nice controls, RAW capability, and a fast lens (f/2.0 - 2.8) with super-wide angle capability (equivalent of 16mm on APS-C, if I'm figuring right). Main drawback is a very limited telephoto range - only the equivalent of 40 on APS-C. But with all those other positives, I could see this being a great camera to have. Agreed, Marc. This does look like an interesting camera, and I've noticed that the usual places are selling it for less than $400 (Buydig, etc).

11-08-2008, 05:34 PM	#21
CaymanImaging Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Photos: Gallery Posts: 194	I use one of my older K10s with a Sigma 20-200 lens. No batt grip. Pretty compact and light. Not the best lens, but more than enough for snap shooting pics of the family without getting pro set up out with flashes, several lens, battery grip. Just makes life easier to have an all in one lens. I'm not changing lens, which helps with dust, and worrying about all the parts that aren't attached to the camrea.

11-08-2008, 05:39 PM	#22
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	I got the K200 specifically for traveling, along with the kit lens 18-55II and a 50-200ED BUT those will be replaced with the faster weather protected/sealed lenses for Christmas

11-08-2008, 07:42 PM	#23
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	If my wife goes along I use both my istDL and my K100D. If it's just me then I use just the K100D. Travel lenses include the DA 18-55 mm, DA 50-200 mm, My trusty M 50mm f1.7 and always my Zenitar 16mm f2.8.

11-10-2008, 12:06 PM	#24
chedoy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 143	I think everyone should bring their DSLR's everywhere. As the world gets used to seeing more and more people with big cameras, it's better for everyone. As I don't mind looking like a tourist, as that's what I am anyway in those locales, I've always been accustomed to having a big camera with me. I also carry a pocket p&s for those times/places when a DSLR might not be welcome. After you have toted a Magnavox VHS tape deck with a corded Panasonic video camera (about the size of a 3lb ham) thru Disneyworld and thru the Canadian Rockies, a DLSR is hardly noticeable. I don't like carrying bags though. So one lens usually. If it's jacket weather, a second one in the pockets.

11-10-2008, 01:49 PM	#25
98wongjf Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 27	I'm going on a cruise this week and I will be bringing along basically everything. haha My K100D, the 50mm F/2 Prime will be for in ship use, the Sigma 18-200mm will be for sightseeing, tripod, flash, EVERYTHING!

11-10-2008, 02:30 PM	#26
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by emr When you are travelling and it's not primarily for photography to begin with, what kind of camera equipment do you use? ... Since my travelling is always primarily for photography, I take everything with me.

11-19-2008, 10:04 AM	#28
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Now that I have my DA* 50-135, my traveling kit will probably consist of: - K10D - DA* 50-135 - FA 43mm Ltd - FA* 24mm Going forward, I might try to find a wide zoom (either the 12-24 or the 16-45 F4 range) which means only 3 lenses (2 zooms, 1 prime) that I might take traveling.

11-19-2008, 12:24 PM	#29
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833	I must be the only sad one here then, I just take everything always.

11-19-2008, 12:58 PM	#30
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by kerrowdown I must be the only sad one here then, I just take everything always. Quote: Since my travelling is always primarily for photography, I take everything with me. No, makes two of us. ps I'm also using Pentax for 30+ years