Should I take my larger camera???

[piperett]

Glad to see this topic as well. We have a Nikon D50 and although I know we will definitely take it with us on vacation, I am still unsure about taking it into the parks. I'm leaning towards YES, we will, because normally DH doesn't mind wearing the bag it comes in, and I'm not one for many rides so I could hold it some too. I just don't want to miss getting some fabulous pics of my kids' first trip to the World! I can just see them now! If we find it's too much the first day, we'll just leave it in the room and use a P&S. I'm even thinking of using a sit and stand stroller as a resting spot for the kids, and all of the things we want to bring inside with us.

 

[labdogs42]

My dSLR has been to Disney World 10 times in 5 years. I carry it all day every day. I use my 17-55 lens. I figure if I really need a zoomed pic, I can crop them when I get home. I don't like carrying extra lenses, so I don't bother with that any more. I do take a gallon sized ziplock bag to put the camera in if it starts to rain or I want to go on Splash or kali River Rapids. I say take the big camera, taking pictures is one of my favorite things to do at Disney World and a little compact camera just doesn't cut it for me! (of course, I take one of those, too, just in case I need it!)

 

[Revan]

I bought a Sony NEX-5 for my trip in December, I also have a Canon 7D DSLR and really debated about taking it. THe Sony is the best of both worlds, really small, shoots in RAW and allowed me to change lenses. There are only a couple of lenses available right now - but the Sony roadmap looks good.

 

[CruznHunter]

Thanks for all the advice! I'm going to take the larger camera for sure (my P&S has something wrong with it), I just need to get a better case this weekend that fits it snugly.

I also chose this model because it has video capabilities, I'm just having trouble keeping the video mode from turning off automatically, maybe just need a larger memory card?

I do like the idea of a gallon sized ziplock in case of heavy rain, though.
And maybe for Thunder Mtd RR, I'll just have my husband hold it to make sure it doesn't get beat up, since my older son will not do any fast rides!

Now time to really read up on my camera guide (which doesn't really have great detail) so I can make the best of these photo opportunities! Any advice for shooting the fireworks? This will be our 1st time seeing them, so excited!

 

[dizneechic]

Any advice for shooting the fireworks? This will be our 1st time seeing them, so excited!

Learn to shoot with no flash (preferably in manual) and find something stable to rest your camera on (assuming you wont have a tripod). Longer exposure times lead to more dramatic fireworks images BUT also lead to blur for everything else unless your camera is completely stabilized. Also if your camera has an option for multiple images with one shutter press (ie my Nikon can be set to take as many full res shots as I want if I continue to press the shutter button) it will help you get "the shot" if your not familiar with the timing of the shows.