Considering bringing my Canon 5d Mark III

[nvtsallo]

I have been considering bringing my Canon 5d Mark III with the 24-105 lens and a 40mm prime for indoor rides. I am just unsure if it will be too much gear and weight to carry around. I was considering getting the photopass and the new Sony RX100 instead. Anyone know if Disneyland has all the main photo ops covered by photopass?

Or Does anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[photo_chick]

I'm getting my 5DmkIII after the first of the year and am absolutely taking it with me to the parks on my next trip.

 

[meanpc]

The only way I would consider not bringing my dSLR is if we went to Disney World a lot, like more than once every couple of years, and then I would probably still bring it. Packing the camera and lenses does get heavy, but it's worth it to me.

 

[nvtsallo]

But the concern was the weight and no I have never been to land. I go to world a couple times a year.

 

[RitchG]

I would say that as this is your first trip to DL, bring your dSLR and lenses. There are so many different photo ops in DL for which you will want to create your own image. The DL PhotoPass photographers are about the same as WDW - a mixed bag.

About the weight: I know I am biased, having lugged SLRs and dSLRs around the world (not just WDW, but, you know, the Earth) in a previous life I am conditioned to loose feeling in my neck and arms, but nonetheless the potential for getting The Shot outweighs the discomfort. (Pardon the pun.)

We've been to DL a few times and to WDW many times and I still bring my full kit. I figure that if I don't feel the photo vibe I can leave the heavy stuff behind in the room. But if I don't have the kit in FL with us, my options are limited.

HTH.
---Ritch

 

[photo_chick]

But the concern was the weight and no I have never been to land. I go to world a couple times a year.

What kind of strap are you using on it? I've found a comfy strap that distributes the weight makes a huge difference.

 

[RitchG]

+1 for a good strap.
I've installed Op-Tech straps on all my cameras. Soft, wide, comfy neoprene beats fabric every time.

---Ritch

 

[nvtsallo]

What kind of strap are you using on it? I've found a comfy strap that distributes the weight makes a huge difference.

I just have the stock strap. What is yours and where can I get it?

 

[Renysmom]

I carry mine but I limit myself to two lens to reduce some of the weight I am carrying. The first few hours aren't a problem but it gets awful heavy as the day goes on.

You definitely need a comfy strap and don't forget each park has lockers that you can't see into so there is no reason you can't put the equipment away for a few hours. I have done this many times. Shoot in the am, lock it away during the harsh mid day light and just enjoy myself with friends and family and then take it back out in the evening to get those cool night shots. I will carry a point and shoot for the midday portion so I can capture the family/friend fun.

 

[photo_chick]

I just have the stock strap. What is yours and where can I get it?

My favorite strap is my Crumpler Industry Disgrace. It breathes well, distributes the weight nicely and isn't so stretchy it turns your camera into a yo-yo. I've got a couple of OP Tech straps too but they don't distribute the weight quite as well IMO (though their bag straps are awesome). I also have a few generic neoprene straps but those do the yo-yo thing with heavy cameras.

I ordered my Crumpler strap straight from Crumpler, no one carried them in stores when I got it. The other straps I picked up at local camera shops.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

I have been considering bringing my Canon 5d Mark III with the 24-105 lens and a 40mm prime for indoor rides. I am just unsure if it will be too much gear and weight to carry around. I was considering getting the photopass and the new Sony RX100 instead. Anyone know if Disneyland has all the main photo ops covered by photopass?

Or Does anyone have any other suggestions?

I was at DL in March and I barely saw any photopass photographers. We had one picture taken and that's it. I do remember seeing one more photographer, but we waited for them to be done and someone cut in line so I didn't bother waiting. I took 4500 pictures during the week... I would never leave my DSLR at home.

 

[nvtsallo]

I was at DL in March and I barely saw any photopass photographers. We had one picture taken and that's it. I do remember seeing one more photographer, but we waited for them to be done and someone cut in line so I didn't bother waiting. I took 4500 pictures during the week... I would never leave my DSLR at home.

Thanks what body and lens did you bring?

 

[DisneyFreak06]

Thanks what body and lens did you bring?

I only had a T1i at that point. (I've since bought the 60d.) I also brought my 70-200 f/4, my 30mm 1.4 (Sigma) my 10-20mm (Sigma) and the kit lens. I also brought a G11 and a small Sony flip camcorder. I carried them all with me most of the time, even though it was cold, and I'm lazier when I'm cold, so I kept the 30mm on most of the time. I really want to go back, mostly to take more pictures!

I'm leaving for WDW in less than a month and I'm selling the kit lens with the T1i, so I'm taking all those lenses and my 17-55 2.8, which is quite big too. I'll deal with the weight for the pictures, even if sometimes it's tough. I understand your camera is much heavier than mine though!

 

[NLD]

The right strap and bag can make a BIG difference.

Last trip I brought a D700 (full-frame like your 5DMkIII--so not a light camera), a 28-300 superzoom, a 28mm prime, a 50mm prime, and a 80-200 2.8. Oh and occasionally a speedlight.

I didn't carry all of it every time we went into the parks. I'd pick maybe three lenses for each foray. And honestly it was only the times I had the 80-200 that were hard, so I only carried that a couple days. With that thing in the bag, my shoulder DID get tired by end of day... but it also recovered quickly, because the strap on the bag was awesome. (Kata bag.)

Even if there ARE lots of Photopass photogs... Photopass serves a different purpose than carrying your own camera. Photopass is for capturing some standard, posed shots of all of you in the group. Your own camera is for you to get creative, and to get candid or posed shots of the others in your group while in the midst of actually experiencing Disney.

 

[nvtsallo]

The right strap and bag can make a BIG difference.

Last trip I brought a D700 (full-frame like your 5DMkIII--so not a light camera), a 28-300 superzoom, a 28mm prime, a 50mm prime, and a 80-200 2.8. Oh and occasionally a speedlight.

I didn't carry all of it every time we went into the parks. I'd pick maybe three lenses for each foray. And honestly it was only the times I had the 80-200 that were hard, so I only carried that a couple days. With that thing in the bag, my shoulder DID get tired by end of day... but it also recovered quickly, because the strap on the bag was awesome. (Kata bag.)

Even if there ARE lots of Photopass photogs... Photopass serves a different purpose than carrying your own camera. Photopass is for capturing some standard, posed shots of all of you in the group. Your own camera is for you to get creative, and to get candid or posed shots of the others in your group while in the midst of actually experiencing Disney.

Thanks,

I am going to order that Crumpler strap and travel fairly light. I would just do my camera a disservice to leave it at home when I sold my 60d to get it. I think if I pair it with a smaller camera like the sony rx100 so I can minimize my need to pull it out always then I can balance the weight and fun with the family. I really wanted to bring the 70-200 f4is for when we go to San Diego Zoo and Sea World but was advised against it for the reason that I will most likely grab shots of my little ones and not so many animals and etc. Anyone disagree?

 

[photo_chick]

Thanks,

I really wanted to bring the 70-200 f4is for when we go to San Diego Zoo and Sea World but was advised against it for the reason that I will most likely grab shots of my little ones and not so many animals and etc. Anyone disagree?

I wouldn't go to a zoo or animal park without a telephoto zoom myself. If you think you would use it then take it. It's not about what someone else would do, it's about what you want to do.

 

[nvtsallo]

I wouldn't go to a zoo or animal park without a telephoto zoom myself. If you think you would use it then take it. It's not about what someone else would do, it's about what you want to do.

Agreed. I am just trying to justify the cost of the 70-200f4 is since it costs $1k and I would buy not rent. I agree it would be nice and I just want that lens anyway but it's nearly 7" w/o hood and seems to add quite a bit of bulk to my gear. But if I get that then what bag is the next question I will ask my self. I was looking at the lowepro fastpack 350 or flipside 300/400. Not sure if that will wear me down all day.