If you could take ONE lens to WDW...

[PoohJen]

My 18-125 is my walk around and fits the bill well at WDW, EXCEPT...it just broke!!! I can't bring it back to 18, it's stuck somewhere in the middle. And I leave for WDW in 11 days! I'm just going to have to take it with me, as is. (guess it will be an excuse to try out my kids' new Canon A560).

One day on my last trip I carried only my 70-300 to Animal Kingdom; great for the animals, terrible for people pics (can't get wide enough in small places).

Right now I'm looking for a small camera bag to just bring the camera and MAYBE one additional lens, for walking around with (I've love my Tamrac backpack for carrying ALL my equipment, so now need a 'day bag').

 

[sweetnsassy]

Right now I'm looking for a small camera bag to just bring the camera and MAYBE one additional lens, for walking around with (I've love my Tamrac backpack for carrying ALL my equipment, so now need a 'day bag').

I just got the Kristine camera/lens bag from Tracy Joy, I LOVE it and it's really comfortable, it molds to my body while I'm carrying it!

http://www.tracyjoy.com/

 

[PoohJen]

I just got the Kristine camera/lens bag from Tracy Joy, I LOVE it and it's really comfortable, it molds to my body while I'm carrying it!
http://www.tracyjoy.com/

Very cute!

 

[pjacobi]

Question for you. Do you have a DSLR? If you do, then I find it hard to believe that you would rather have your p&s.

Yes, I do have a dSLR (30D). In fact, I have shot an SLR for over 30 years!

However, there are some situations where my P/S A620 remains extremely useful, such as when convenience and little effort is prefered.

If I have the time, I certainly want my dSLR and my backpack of lenses.

Both tools are useful in the right situation.

I don't use a sledge hammer to pound a carpet tack.

I don't use pro gear for a family snapshot.


-Paul

 

[Master Mason]

I don't use pro gear for a family snapshot.

I do and don't find anything wrong with it....* No problem if you wish to use a P&S as well, but that statement makes it seam like I am wasting my time, which I don't happen to feel I am.

 

[ukcatfan]

Yes, I do have a dSLR (30D). In fact, I have shot an SLR for over 30 years!

However, there are some situations where my P/S A620 remains extremely useful, such as when convenience and little effort is prefered.

If I have the time, I certainly want my dSLR and my backpack of lenses.

Both tools are useful in the right situation.

I don't use a sledge hammer to pound a carpet tack.

I don't use pro gear for a family snapshot.


-Paul

I do and don't find anything wrong with it....* No problem if you wish to use a P&S as well, but that statement makes it seam like I am wasting my time, which I don't happen to feel I am.

No wonder I have so many holes in my floor! I guess I need to put the sledgehammer up.

Don't get me wrong. We have a S2 that goes everywhere the K100D goes and there are a few times that I only use it so we can travel light, but at WDW I typically want the best camera gear I can afford. Also, my family shots are my most treasured shots of all, so I always want the best gear for those. It just shows that everyone has different styles.

Kevin

 

[sweetnsassy]

at WDW I typically want the best camera gear I can afford. Also, my family shots are my most treasured shots of all, so I always want the best gear for those.

Kevin

That's pretty much how I feel

 

[DebºoºS]

I just got the Kristine camera/lens bag from Tracy Joy, I LOVE it and it's really comfortable, it molds to my body while I'm carrying it!

http://www.tracyjoy.com/

Very pretty! Finally a good looking camera bag! Too bad I recently invested in Domkes. Not pretty bags but practical

 

[DebºoºS]

I pretty much plan on bringing my 50mm ............. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens.

I would go with the 24-70 2.8 if you can. I brought my 50mm 1.8 for my May & August trips. It was useful for a few low light shots but I used the 18-200 95% of the time. Using the wide end most often.

 

[GrillMouster]

Before you start taking those sledgehammers to Paul, let me come to his defense. I understand his point, and it is well taken. I agree that a DSLR by itself will not make a mediocre photographer into a better one. I also agree that a great photographer can take fabulous shots with a P&S. However, all things being the same, a good photographer can take better shots using a DSLR than he could with a P&S. In addition, if that photographer adjusts settings from shot-to-shot as conditions change, it's easier and faster to do so with a DSLR (with dedicated buttons) than it is with a P&S (with menus).

I guess it all comes down to each individual's priorities. When your priority is comforrt and traveling light, you take a P&S. When your priority is taking the best images possible, you take the DSLR. Apparently, most of us replying in this thread are in the latter category.

 

[handicap18]

Before you start taking those sledgehammers to Paul, let me come to his defense. I understand his point, and it is well taken. I agree that a DSLR by itself will not make a mediocre photographer into a better one. I also agree that a great photographer can take fabulous shots with a P&S. However, all things being the same, a good photographer can take better shots using a DSLR than he could with a P&S. In addition, if that photographer adjusts settings from shot-to-shot as conditions change, it's easier and faster to do so with a DSLR (with dedicated buttons) than it is with a P&S (with menus).

I guess it all comes down to each individual's priorities. When your priority is comforrt and traveling light, you take a P&S. When your priority is taking the best images possible, you take the DSLR. Apparently, most of us replying in this thread are in the latter category.

I agree with you. I don't think anyone has an issue with using the PnS. I still occassionally use my Canon S30. It is fairly convenient in that I can put it in a small case that goes on my belt. I've taken it to a few ball games when either I can't bring or don't want to bring (when drinking is involved) my Nikon D50. I've taken some very good pics with it over the years, but everytime I use it I miss my D50.

Also I don't think Paul's analogy is very good. No one in their right mind would use a sledgehammer to put in a carpet tack, but MANY people would use a pro set up (or in the case of most of us here, a dSLR which some people may consider a "pro" setup) to take all our family snapshots. Believe me if I could afford a Nikon D2Xs or the new Nikon D3, I would use it for family snapshots.

As the old saying goes, to each his own. Thats what makes the world go around. If we all thought the same way and did things the same way, things would get dull real quick.

 

[Master Mason]

Before you start taking those sledgehammers to Paul, let me come to his defense. I understand his point, and it is well taken. I agree that a DSLR by itself will not make a mediocre photographer into a better one. I also agree that a great photographer can take fabulous shots with a P&S. However, all things being the same, a good photographer can take better shots using a DSLR than he could with a P&S. In addition, if that photographer adjusts settings from shot-to-shot as conditions change, it's easier and faster to do so with a DSLR (with dedicated buttons) than it is with a P&S (with menus).

I guess it all comes down to each individual's priorities. When your priority is comforrt and traveling light, you take a P&S. When your priority is taking the best images possible, you take the DSLR. Apparently, most of us replying in this thread are in the latter category.

I don't disagree with this, but for him to caractorize those of us that only shoot with dSLR's to hammering a carpet nail with a sledge hammer was a bit over the top...

If he wants to use a P&S go for it, but don't don't tell me I am wrong for not wanting to. And I fall in the catagory of not even owning a p&s I gave it to my son when I bought the first dSLR.

 

[alan]

Trying to steer a middle ground here, I certainly wouldn't say that anyone "shouldn't" take a dSLR to WDW. But there's a condition on that - you shouldn't take a dSLR to WDW unless you are willing to make the sacrifices that the extra bulk that a dSLR (and potentially a bundle of lenses) requires.

If you're not willing to make those sacrifices, you might be better off taking a P+S, or a decent bridge camera, that you would be willing to carry around.

Remember, after all, the parks are very hot. Carrying around a bulky SLR and three bulky lenses isn't my idea of a lot of fun.

The best camera for the shot is the one that you have with you. If you aren't willing to carry the bulky stuff aorund and you don't havea lighter one, you won't get any shots.

regards,
/alan