[aslyfox]

Not enough to choose from. A trip like this warrants a couple of new ones!

alas the budget doesn't allow the acquisition of more equipment

[wadge22]

16-85 and 55-300 for the K3iii
Sig24, either 31 or 43, and 77 for the K1ii (or add another prime or two if that trio doesn't feel complete enough or there's more room in the bag)
Don't forget a tripod if landscapes are part of the plan, which I'm guessing is the case.


simple but high quality kit

[MarkJerling]

it is what it is

whisky distilleries tours were on my list but it doesn't look like we can fit it in

I would avoid the month of August if Edinburgh is on the wish list

Priorities, priorities!
I'm going to Islay, when I go.

[RobA_Oz]

Now, I’m surprised Kerrowdown hasn’t chimed in on this one.

As far as lenses go, are you planning to share the cameras? If so, UncleVanya’s suggestions seem pretty good to me for the K-3iii. For the K-1, I’d be inclined to just take the three FA limiteds, plus the 100 macro if you have room. If you need wider for landscapes with the K-1, just pan with the 31 and stitch later.

[aslyfox]

. . . As far as lenses go, are you planning to share the cameras?. . . .

No there is no need

a few years ago I was lucky enough to win a raffle and got a KP

due to the number of camera bodies I have I sent the KP up to my son

so I expect he will have that on the trip and I will be sharing lenses with him

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last night I realized that my time to take photographs will be limited:

I will be on some group tours and must not hold up the group

[UncleVanya]

No there is no need

a few years ago I was lucky enough to win a raffle and got a KP

due to the number of camera bodies I have I sent the KP up to my son

so I expect he will have that on the trip and I will be sharing lenses with him

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last night I realized that my time to take photographs will be limited:

I will be on some group tours and must not hold up the group

Given this info, why not only take the k3iii and in that way your kit and your son’s kit would both be able to leverage the same lenses and back each other up. One body each. Pick lenses that complement each other’s choices.

Adjusting my recommendations:
16-85 is a must for quick adjustments to make images appropriate to the situation in the group tour scenarios. Add to that a prime that you like that’s small and fun like the 21 or 40xs. Top it off with either the 55-300 PLM or 135. But it would help to know your son’s lenses.

The k-1 plus the 31 is a great combo, but lacks weather resistance and isn’t flexible for the group tours. If you had the 28-105 that would be a great option - albeit less flexible than the k-3iii. Because of this I’m strongly suggesting you skip the k-1 for this trip.

[aslyfox]

Given this info, why not only take the k3iii and in that way your kit and your son’s kit would both be able to leverage the same lenses and back each other up. One body each. ...

Trying to decide if I want full frame capability

That is why I am considering the K 1 II

On trips like this I like a backup

Remember Murphy's Law

Anything that can go wrong will go wrong

And Finnigan's corollary to it

Murphy was an optimist

If I don't take two, and the camera I take goes down, we would be left with 1 camera for the two of us

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I expect daylight photography with the exception of the Royal Tattoo performance which would be at night 9:30 PM

expected sunrise/sunset in Edinburgh August 17, 2023

5:47 am ↑ (64°) 8:45 pm

https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/uk/edinburgh?month=8&year=2023

The performers would start at the far end with the castle as a background and march out where I would be seated in Section 9

No tripods or monopods allowed nor flash photography

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo | The venue

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[aslyfox]

final plans have been made:

08/13/23 fly to Edinburgh arriving 08/14/23

stay in Edinburgh until 08/18/23

guided tour including tickets to the Royal Tattoo in Edinburgh 8 /15 - 8/18

trip to Stirling to attend their Highland Games 8/18

1 night in Stirling

attend Highland Games

return to Edinburgh 08/19/23

one day small group 16 people max guided tour from Edinburgh Whisky tour 08/20/23

3 day overnight small group 16 people max guided tour from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye [ two nights in Portree ] 08/21/23

return to Edinburgh 08/23/23

fly back 08/24/23

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Sunrise Sunset data August 2023

https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/uk/edinburgh?month=8&year=2023

[UncleVanya]

final plans have been made:

08/13/23 fly to Edinburgh arriving 08/14/23

stay in Edinburgh until 08/18/23

guided tour including tickets to the Royal Tattoo in Edinburgh 8 /15 - 8/18

trip to Stirling to attend their Highland Games 8/18

1 night in Stirling

attend Highland Games

return to Edinburgh 08/19/23

one day small group 16 people max guided tour from Edinburgh Whisky tour 08/20/23

3 day overnight small group 16 people max guided tour from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye [ two nights in Portree ] 08/21/23

return to Edinburgh 08/23/23

fly back 08/24/23

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Sunrise Sunset data August 2023

Sunrise and sunset times in Edinburgh, August 2023

But where the final equipment list???? Inquiring minds want to know!

[aslyfox]

But where the final equipment list???? Inquiring minds want to know!

still under consideration

[UncleVanya]

still under consideration

Give us the dirt! What’s in contention - has it narrowed any from the start of this thread?

[damianc]

Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye [ two nights in Portree ]

Keep an eye on the midge forecast as Skye can get quite thick with midgies

https://www.smidgeup.com/midge-forecast/

[aslyfox]

Keep an eye on the midge forecast as Skye can get quite thick with midgies

https://www.smidgeup.com/midge-forecast/

I've been reading about those little guys

and I will be buying the Smidge repellant

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Give us the dirt! What’s in contention - has it narrowed any from the start of this thread?

K 1 II and K 3 III

thinking about these lenses, subject to change of course

HD Pentax-DA 16 - 85mm F3.5-5.6 WR
Sigma 24mm F2.8 AF Super Wide II F2.8
SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited ( MIJ )
HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
SMC Pentax-A 135mm F2.8
HD Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter

possible lenses to take:

Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
SMC Pentax-DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited
HD Pentax-DA 16 - 85mm F3.5-5.6 WR
SMC Pentax-DA 21mm F3.2 Limited
Sigma 24mm F2.8 AF Super Wide II F2.8
Kino Precision Japan Kiron 28mm F2 MC P/KA
SMC Pentax-FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limited ( MIJ )
SMC Pentax-DA 35mm F2.4 35mm AL
SMC Pentax-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited
SMC Pentax-M 40mm F2.8
SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS
SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited ( MIJ )
SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2,
SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4,
SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7,
SMC Pentax-DA 50mm F1.8
SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm F2.8 Macro,
SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM
HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
SMC Pentax 55mm F 1.8
SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM
Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm F2.8-4 Macro Zoom PKA ( Komine )
HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW
SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited ( MIJ )
Tokina SZ-X845 80-200 f1:4.5-5.6 1:4
SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro non wr
SMC Pentax-A 135mm F2.8
HD Pentax-D FA 150-450 mm F 4.5-5.6 ED DC AW
SMC Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM 77
HD Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter

[UncleVanya]

thinking about these lenses, subject to change of course

HD Pentax-DA 16 - 85mm F3.5-5.6 WR
Sigma 24mm F2.8 AF Super Wide II F2.8
SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited ( MIJ )
HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
SMC Pentax-A 135mm F2.8
HD Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter

Looks like a good plan.

[aslyfox]

We leave on Sunday and will arrive in Edinburgh on Monday morning

K 3 III


Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM

HD Pentax-DA 16 - 85mm F3.5-5.6 WR

HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE