DSLR(camera) users

[bearlyanne]

My xsi is around my neck all week. I keep a small holster bag in the stroller and a giant ziploc to use for rain and water rides. I only carry a second lens once during the trip, on the day that we do the safari.

On my last trip, I tried doing a day with just a 5,0 since I thought that I would mostly be taking portraits. The pics looked great but I did regret the lens choice. Due to the crowds and lines I was limited in being able to move around enough to take the shot I wanted. A basic lens was much better.

Oh, and I always bring in the gorillapod with remote , on the night night that we see wishes.

 

[kmk1180]

I'm not the kind to take my camera everywhere, but I can't imagine not taking it on our first WDW trip. If you own one, d

A. o you take it or use a smaller point and shoot while in the park?

B. Although I"m not too happy about lugging the weight around (Cannon T2), I can't imagine going back to a point and shoot (although how handy to just throw it in your pocket).

C. I only have the standard kit lense, and although I would love a bigger one, it's yet another thing I don't want to lug around.

D. Also, how do you protect it on water rides?

thanks for any input.

A. nope. I like my camera. the point and shoot just don't nearly as good as photo or as quickly. Love the instant repeat photos feature to take 4-5 in row quickly.

B. I just use the shoulder strap, that way i'm not carrying it by hand and I have it quickly ready when needed.

C. That's all I have too never had a problem. But i tent to take more photos of our kids than the scenery.

D. Like on Splash I just tuck under a shirt or under the foot area.
On Kali, you have a pouch to put it in to keep dry. Just don't forget on the way our to pick it back up.

have a great trip

 

[AlexandAndysMom]

Do all of you just carry it around your neck all day? I saw something like a sling strap somewhere and was thinking about getting one of those becuase I plan on carrying it out all day. (Got a T2i for my ChristmaBirthaAnni )

I'm debating on taking both lenses. I have the kit lense and I have a 70/300 (i think...know it's 300...) lense. Will I be OK with just the bigger one? I know it's a bigger pain to carry all day, but I'm really looking to get some great pictures this time...

 

[LilMommyBug]

I'm taking mine w/my Nifty Fifty.

 

[Iwant2BAprincess]

Do all of you just carry it around your neck all day? I saw something like a sling strap somewhere and was thinking about getting one of those becuase I plan on carrying it out all day. (Got a T2i for my ChristmaBirthaAnni )

I'm debating on taking both lenses. I have the kit lense and I have a 70/300 (i think...know it's 300...) lense. Will I be OK with just the bigger one? I know it's a bigger pain to carry all day, but I'm really looking to get some great pictures this time...

You may want to check the photography board on here for some more insight on the strap-I just use a basic kit strap.

As for that 70-300-I use mine for the safari and some of the stage shows-but you will definately need another lens for your general walkaround shots. That 70 just isn't going to work in close quarters. I usually carry both my kit and my 300 at all times along with a little nifty fifty for the dark rides

 

[AlexandAndysMom]

You may want to check the photography board on here for some more insight on the strap-I just use a basic kit strap.

As for that 70-300-I use mine for the safari and some of the stage shows-but you will definately need another lens for your general walkaround shots. That 70 just isn't going to work in close quarters. I usually carry both my kit and my 300 at all times along with a little nifty fifty for the dark rides

Thanks for the help! Trying to decide is hard!!

 

[MayzDisney4]

I plan to bring both the DSLR and my Nikon point and shoot... (oh and my waterproof camera)

I will most likely use the DSLR for everything, but I want to have both.

 

[rock_doctor]

I don't know how to phrase my question, but here goes. Can you buy a bag that covers the camera while around your neck, but that you can remove the "lens cover" on it so you can take pictures without removing the entire cover? Basically so the camera is still 'protected' without taking the cover off to take a picture. Does that make any kind of sense whatsoever?

Yes but they are expensive. http://gadgetsin.com/transparent-waterproof-digital-slr-camera-case.htm This is just a bag but there are ones out there that actually attach to the lens (screw on to the lens) and you put the lens cap on the outside. Check ebay, search "water proof case" and you camera model number.

 

[TandLMommy28]

I brought my Canon XSi with me. I also only brought the kit lens (which is less than ideal for WDW but it was better than P&S). But we had a stroller and 4 adults so there was always someone who wasn't going on a ride. We kept it in the stroller with whoever wasn't going on a ride. So I didn't have to worry about water and stuff. I've heard a good gallon sized ziploc bag can work.

 

[DSLRuser]

Have taken an SLR/DSLR every time since about 1996. I would be nakid without it. I have a small back pack that holds the body, 2 lenses, spare battery, and memory cards.

My daughter (9) has her own point and shoot, and my wife mans the dig video cam. Between the 3 of us, we caoture it all.

When we dont want the cams out, they all stow inside a larger back pack we bring for snacks and stuff.

 

[ZephyrHawk]

I take both my DSLR and my husband's point and shoot. Each are carried in separate cases (his on his hip, mine like a purse). They are just large enough for the cameras, spare batteries, and a few filters. We also carry another bag with us that, depending on what I'm planning on shooting that day, will have extra lenses, tripod stuff, etc. The DSLR is for beauty shots, the point and shoot is for "Oh look, hurry, it's PUSH!!" and more importantly "Hello people I don't know and who are probably not camera experts, will you please take a photo of my husband and me in front of the castle?"

I carry a couple ziplocs in the main bag and, if I'm concerned, will cover the cameras in them and place them in the bag for water rides.

I also use my 70-300 primarily for the safari ride and other animal related shots at Animal Kingdom (how else are you going to get close ups of the gibbons?). I would use the kit lens for pretty much anything else. I don't use a tripod for too much, except fireworks, and I've got a special "gorrilapod" that works for DSLRs and fits easily in a bag.

 

[mchhp]

I think its just what is best for you.

I would pack both and in case you decide after day one that its just too much you still have camera to fall back on.

I have a Canon 50D and Tamron 28-74 (?) f 2.8 and 50mm 1.8 lens. I have thought about this a lot lately.

The problem I have is when I have my DSLR on, I don't want to just throw it it AUTO. To me, its not worth the weight and worry of something happening to it just to shoot in auto. So, then I find myself going to places and spending all my time and focus on getting the "best" capture. The most exposed correctly and creatively. I miss out on the actual event, because I am not a professional but more of a hobbyist. So, it takes me a considerable about of time to find the right settings for each lighting situation.

So, recently my p/s died. it wasn't a great p/s. I have taken it to disney before, it was great but not terrible either. So, I bought a Canon G12. I am so excited to be able to take a good p/s and not worry with the weight and extra lens, etc.

plus, this is our first time going with both kids (walking) on is turning two during the trip and the other is 4. So, I know I am going to need both my hands, my husbands hands, and anyone else wanting to share their hands to keep them from running off or just wandering off.

Now, later on when the kids are older and I will probably take the opportunity to capture more artistic pictures of disney while the kids ride a ride or something. But for now, the DSLR stays home and I enjoy the moment at disney and not get caught up in what settings i have it on (much less making sure the settings are right when i pass it to a family member much less a CM). I will have good pictures, snap shots, to remember the occasion. I am happy with that.

ok, that was a long explaination, just to say.... it really just depends on what you are going for and what your situation is.

hope this helps.

 

[Winue]

just get a camera bag that has a rain cover built in. such as:

http://www.lowepro.com/slingshot

 

[Love Tink]

I take a lot of photos, but I have never taken an SLR to Disney. Just couldn't imagine dealing with it.

But after seeing a couple of threads like this, I tried an experiment. A couple of weeks ago, our family went into Washington, DC, for some museums and sightseeing. I brought my Canon E50 (I usually would have just brought a point and shoot).

I liked having the better camera, and I got much better shots (particularly inside, of course) than I would have. But, my gosh, after just four or five hours my neck was so sore! I was miserable from having to cart that thing around. I couldn't wait to put it down - but I never put it in the stroller because I was worried I'd turn my back for 30 seconds and it would disappear.

I just can't imagine dealing with that at Disney. I want to relax and be "in the moment." But I salute all you who manage it seemingly so matter-of-factly.

 

[Diane♥Disney]

I wouldn't go anywhere without my DSLR. I have a carrying case for it and I will use that to carry everything else I need for the day money, park ticks etc. I use a wrist/hand strap instead of the neck strap, much easier to carry around.

 

[gtpooh]

I have a Cannon T2i Rebel. I usually bring a big plastic bag and keep it that way in my bag. So happy I take it!

 

[lindsroc]

I take both. I usually designate 2 days for my Nikon D80...it gets heavy and without a stroller now..theres no way I want to lug it around for 8+ hours. I will take it on a day I know we're going to see fireworks or something. I will probably take it one day at MK this time and 1 day at Epcot.
I happen to love my P&S camera...its a sony cybershot and it takes great pics. So i will take that whenever i dont have the big one with me.

 

[Wadecool]

just get a camera bag that has a rain cover built in. such as:

http://www.lowepro.com/slingshot

Love that bag, It is extremely convenient to use.

 

[khgreen]

I brought my DSLR on our last Disney trip and I did get some awesome photos...let's just say mine were usually better than the photo pass photos. However it was a pain to lug that camera around. It was on my neck 80% of the time. This trip I'm leaving it at home. My kids are outgrowing the characters. I really want to have fun this trip. Last time I was always in photographer mode. I would certainly bring it if this is a once in a lifetime trip. And if you camera is new WDW is a great place to try it out-but I may be in the minority but a few weeks after our trips the photos I took just aren't that important to me-a few yes....but all 300 - not so much.

I use double freezer ziplock style bags for our electronics-but I usually don't ride the water rides anyway so I can hold the bags.

 

[wdvak]

I have been carrying an SLR/DSLR to Disney since 1989. Every time I decide to use the girls P&S I'm unhappy with the quality. I have tried many bags (and will try more ), but am happiest at the parks with my small Sherpani backpack. It is around my neck most of the time, but I am used to it.