Filter for Canada travel

pentaphil · 04-22-2016, 06:35 AM

Hey everyone,

I am traveling to Canada in 2 weeks and at the moment I'm planning which camera gear I will take with me.
K-3ii, 18-135mm, 16-45mm ist already packed.
Now I am asking myself, if I need a ND or polarizing filter. What do you recommend?

Best regards,
Philipp

PS: If the sectionis wrong, feel free to switch

bertwert · 04-22-2016, 06:39 AM

First question that pops to mind is why are you taking the 18-135 and 16-45?
If I were you I'd take just the 18-135.
If you plan on doing landscapes a couple ND filters and polarizer might be nice.

Where you going to be visiting in Canada?

pentaphil · 04-22-2016, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

First question that pops to mind is why are you taking the 18-135 and 16-45?
If I were you I'd take just the 18-135.
If you plan on doing landscapes a couple ND filters and polarizer might be nice.

Where you going to be visiting in Canada?

Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Banff, Jasper, Calagary.
I thought the same about the 16-45. Maybe I will leave it here and instead pick my 70-300 Tammy

For some bears and birds

normhead · 04-22-2016, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by pentaphil

Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Banff, Jasper, Calagary.
I thought the same about the 16-45. Maybe I will leave it here and instead pick my 70-300 Tammy

For some bears and birds

I leave a polarizer on my 18-135 all the time, so I can tell you what I'd take. And a 70-300 for wildlife is an excellent idea. You're almost certain to see some.

bertwert · 04-22-2016, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by pentaphil

For some bears and birds

You'll definitely see those

Another thought - have you got a tripod coming with you?

pentaphil · 04-22-2016, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

You'll definitely see those

Another thought - have you got a tripod coming with you?

2 of them

A Gorillapod Focus for hiking and a Manfrotto beFree for maybe some astrophotography

pathdoc · 04-22-2016, 07:45 AM

Since moving to Canada, I've found that weather resistance is a nice thing to have. Review the long range forecasts and see what sort of general picture you're expecting. If you're visiting people you know, consult with them.

The polarising filter is probably the more useful of the two for general use, unless you specifically had some long-exposure work in mind.

Fauxton · 04-22-2016, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by pentaphil

Hey everyone,

I am traveling to Canada in 2 weeks and at the moment I'm planning which camera gear I will take with me.
K-3ii, 18-135mm, 16-45mm ist already packed.
Now I am asking myself, if I need a ND or polarizing filter. What do you recommend?

Best regards,
Philipp

PS: If the sectionis wrong, feel free to switch

Take the 18-135 forget the 16-45 as it will not add much if anything over the 18-135 in that range. Take the Tamron 70-300. It may come in handy. Stay away from the bears. They are not generally in a good mood in the spring. So yeah, use the telephoto there or make sure you run faster than the guy next to you. Take the polarizing filter. I leave mine on the 18-135 most of the time. If you intend to shoot around noon in the mountains perhaps stick a ND in your bag. It might come in handy on bright days. On the other hand its a K3II - you will have to work to blow the highlights. Shoot low ISO and ensure you don't overexpose the highlights. You can bring up any shadows in post or if you are shooting Jpeg enable the shadow correction setting to taste.

**jbinpg** · 04-22-2016, 11:13 AM

You are travelling to some of the most scenic spots anywhere. Remember to not take photos all the time so you can let the environment soak in. Three of my favourite places: a walk along the seawall in Stanley Park in Vancouver, Lake Louise in Banff, and the top of Whistler Mountain in Jasper (you get there via a tram).

bertwert · 04-22-2016, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Lake Louise in Banff

I'd lake to say that Lake Louise is not in Banff, it's a separate town.

Also make sure you stop at Wapta Falls, Emerald Lake, Takakkaw falls. There are lots of great hikes in the aera as well. Make sure you go into Golden instead of just passing through, it's a beautiful town. I better stop now. I could go on for hours...

pentaphil · 04-22-2016, 11:24 AM

Thanks so far guys. If you have any tips for great scenic places, let me know

@bertwert: If you like, go on

bertwert · 04-22-2016, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by pentaphil

Thanks so far guys. If you have any tips for great scenic places, let me know

Hiking in or drive in?

pentaphil · 04-22-2016, 11:27 AM

Most of the time driving, but we planned some hikes to wilderness hostels

But I don't know where there are exactly

wissink · 04-22-2016, 11:27 AM

I haven't been out there in years. Lovely place. I remember house boating on Shuswap Lake as a kid. My aunt tells me its over crowded now though. I was speaking with an old friend recently. He works on the Rocky Mountaineer Train.

Just remember weather can change very quickly in the mountains. Rain, snow, mist, fog, sun, cold, hot. Anything in between. Oh and don't forget the prairie dogs. Those things are adorable. Haha.

normhead · 04-22-2016, 11:27 AM - **1 Like**

Lake Louise is not in the town of Banff, but it is within the borders of Banff national Park, so it's both not in Banff ( the town) but is in Banff (the National Park.)

04-22-2016, 06:35 AM	#1
pentaphil Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Dortmund Posts: 58	Filter for Canada travel Hey everyone, I am traveling to Canada in 2 weeks and at the moment I'm planning which camera gear I will take with me. K-3ii, 18-135mm, 16-45mm ist already packed. Now I am asking myself, if I need a ND or polarizing filter. What do you recommend? Best regards, Philipp PS: If the sectionis wrong, feel free to switch

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04-22-2016, 06:39 AM	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	First question that pops to mind is why are you taking the 18-135 and 16-45? If I were you I'd take just the 18-135. If you plan on doing landscapes a couple ND filters and polarizer might be nice. Where you going to be visiting in Canada?

04-22-2016, 07:07 AM	#3
pentaphil Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Dortmund Posts: 58 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert First question that pops to mind is why are you taking the 18-135 and 16-45? If I were you I'd take just the 18-135. If you plan on doing landscapes a couple ND filters and polarizer might be nice. Where you going to be visiting in Canada? Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Banff, Jasper, Calagary. I thought the same about the 16-45. Maybe I will leave it here and instead pick my 70-300 Tammy For some bears and birds

04-22-2016, 07:12 AM	#4
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by pentaphil Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Banff, Jasper, Calagary. I thought the same about the 16-45. Maybe I will leave it here and instead pick my 70-300 Tammy For some bears and birds I leave a polarizer on my 18-135 all the time, so I can tell you what I'd take. And a 70-300 for wildlife is an excellent idea. You're almost certain to see some.

04-22-2016, 07:14 AM	#5
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by pentaphil For some bears and birds You'll definitely see those Another thought - have you got a tripod coming with you?

04-22-2016, 07:39 AM	#6
pentaphil Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Dortmund Posts: 58 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert You'll definitely see those Another thought - have you got a tripod coming with you? 2 of them A Gorillapod Focus for hiking and a Manfrotto beFree for maybe some astrophotography

04-22-2016, 07:45 AM	#7
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Since moving to Canada, I've found that weather resistance is a nice thing to have. Review the long range forecasts and see what sort of general picture you're expecting. If you're visiting people you know, consult with them. The polarising filter is probably the more useful of the two for general use, unless you specifically had some long-exposure work in mind.

04-22-2016, 07:48 AM	#8
Fauxton Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 100	Originally posted by pentaphil Hey everyone, I am traveling to Canada in 2 weeks and at the moment I'm planning which camera gear I will take with me. K-3ii, 18-135mm, 16-45mm ist already packed. Now I am asking myself, if I need a ND or polarizing filter. What do you recommend? Best regards, Philipp PS: If the sectionis wrong, feel free to switch Take the 18-135 forget the 16-45 as it will not add much if anything over the 18-135 in that range. Take the Tamron 70-300. It may come in handy. Stay away from the bears. They are not generally in a good mood in the spring. So yeah, use the telephoto there or make sure you run faster than the guy next to you. Take the polarizing filter. I leave mine on the 18-135 most of the time. If you intend to shoot around noon in the mountains perhaps stick a ND in your bag. It might come in handy on bright days. On the other hand its a K3II - you will have to work to blow the highlights. Shoot low ISO and ensure you don't overexpose the highlights. You can bring up any shadows in post or if you are shooting Jpeg enable the shadow correction setting to taste.

04-22-2016, 11:13 AM	#9
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	You are travelling to some of the most scenic spots anywhere. Remember to not take photos all the time so you can let the environment soak in. Three of my favourite places: a walk along the seawall in Stanley Park in Vancouver, Lake Louise in Banff, and the top of Whistler Mountain in Jasper (you get there via a tram).

04-22-2016, 11:20 AM	#10
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by jbinpg Lake Louise in Banff I'd lake to say that Lake Louise is not in Banff, it's a separate town. Also make sure you stop at Wapta Falls, Emerald Lake, Takakkaw falls. There are lots of great hikes in the aera as well. Make sure you go into Golden instead of just passing through, it's a beautiful town. I better stop now. I could go on for hours...

04-22-2016, 11:24 AM	#11
pentaphil Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Dortmund Posts: 58 Original Poster	Thanks so far guys. If you have any tips for great scenic places, let me know @bertwert: If you like, go on

04-22-2016, 11:26 AM	#12
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by pentaphil Thanks so far guys. If you have any tips for great scenic places, let me know Hiking in or drive in?

04-22-2016, 11:27 AM	#13
pentaphil Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Dortmund Posts: 58 Original Poster	Most of the time driving, but we planned some hikes to wilderness hostels But I don't know where there are exactly

04-22-2016, 11:27 AM	#14
wissink Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: S-ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 609	I haven't been out there in years. Lovely place. I remember house boating on Shuswap Lake as a kid. My aunt tells me its over crowded now though. I was speaking with an old friend recently. He works on the Rocky Mountaineer Train. Just remember weather can change very quickly in the mountains. Rain, snow, mist, fog, sun, cold, hot. Anything in between. Oh and don't forget the prairie dogs. Those things are adorable. Haha.

04-22-2016, 11:27 AM - 1 Like	#15
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Lake Louise is not in the town of Banff, but it is within the borders of Banff national Park, so it's both not in Banff ( the town) but is in Banff (the National Park.)