What do you carry?

[saturndb]

When you go to Disney, what kind of lenes and photgraphy equipment do you carry? Do you take more than one camera body? filters? tripod or monopod? what works best for you....

 

[GoofyWaterCoaster]

I take my trusty cheap Canon Powershot A560

 

[fhirleighinn]

I will be taking my D80, 18-70mm lens, and I am up in the air about what else I am going to take. I very well may take my 50mm 1.8, my 70-300 and my SB-600 flash., they will pake nicely into my belt pack. I will not take my tripod or monopod, it just seems that it will be just too much, I want to have some fun while I am there, and not be married to my photo gear.

 

[handicap18]

It varies for each park. Last trip I brought 6 lenses. The most I used in one day was 3. I really only used the 70-300mm at AK, but didn't use the 30mm f/1.4 or 50mm f/1.8 there.

MK I used mostly the 18-135mm and 30mm f/1.4. Occassionally the 50mm f/1.8.

EPCOT was the 18-135mm for a short time before it broke, then I used the 30mm f/1.4 almost exclusively there.

DHS was my 18-70 (brought it only for backup purposes should something happen to the 18-135. Glad I brought it) and 30mm f/1.4 at night.

When we had a character meal scheduled I would put my flash and diffuser in the bag.

I used a tripod at MK for night shots and fireworks. EPCOT I didn't get a chance to use the tripod because of my DSis who wasn't in the mood for her husband and myself to be stopping all the time to take pictures.

I also brought my film SLR mostly as a backup should something happen to my dSLR. I did take 1 roll of film around the hotel with it. Nothing much though.

I didn't get a chance on that trip to use the 90mm f/2.8 macro. I pulled it out once at night for a parade, but the 30mm f/1.4 performed much better. I was hoping for some macro work, but that'll have to wait for another trip.

 

[El Nebuloso]

I carry my Nikon DSLR, two lenses and a tripod. The lenses are an 18-200 which is a great general purpose lens and a 50mm f1.8 - super sharp and great in low light. As for the tripod, I don't carry it every day in the parks, and the only reason I bring it is because of its light weight and compact size. It is a full size carbon fiber travel tripod that fits in my carry on luggage. It wasn't cheap, but I find that I am willing to carry and use it as opposed to my previous tripod which was heavy and bulky.

 

[ukcatfan]

I just got back last weekend. I brought my Pentax K100D, 18-55mm, 50-200mm, 50mm f/1.4, external flash, extra batteries, a few filters, Nikon S210, and a waterproof bag for the Nikon. I would have also brought our Canon S2 IS, but it was out being fixed.

I have split personalities as I am a Pentaxian, Nikonian, and a Canonite!


P.S. I also brought a cheap tripod but it never left the room. The DW was in a wheelchair this trip from an ankle injury, so I did not get to do as much photography as I had planned.

 

[handicap18]

I just got back last weekend. I brought my Pentax K100D, 18-55mm, 50-200mm, 50mm f/1.4, external flash, extra batteries, a few filters, Nikon S210, and a waterproof bag for the Nikon. I would have also brought our Canon S2 IS, but it was out being fixed.

I have split personalities as I am a Pentaxian, Nikonian, and a Canonite!

PenNikoCanite?

Though Nikcantax rolls off the tongue better.

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

I carry my Nikon DSLR, two lenses and a tripod. The lenses are an 18-200 which is a great general purpose lens and a 50mm f1.8 - super sharp and great in low light. As for the tripod, I don't carry it every day in the parks, and the only reason I bring it is because of its light weight and compact size. It is a full size carbon fiber travel tripod that fits in my carry on luggage. It wasn't cheap, but I find that I am willing to carry and use it as opposed to my previous tripod which was heavy and bulky.

Okay, inquiring minds want to know, what brand/make/model CF tripod are you carrying? I have a CF tripod and it still feels too heavy for me to lug around everyday, so I'm really curious. Thanks!

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

I take my D80, 18-135 (next trip will be 18-200VR), 50mm1.8, and rarely 70-300VR (too heavy to lug around everyday). In the past I brought my SB800 flash, but I found that I never used it, so I have since stopped bringing it.

 

[JR6ooo4]

Canon rebel XT
canon 50mm f1.8
canon 28-135 IS + polarizong filter
canon 70-300 IS
three batteries
7 gigs of memory
lens brush
battery charger
card reader
DVDs for backups
laptop for storage

Mikeeee

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

P.S. I also brought a cheap tripod but it never left the room. The DW was in a wheelchair this trip from an ankle injury, so I did not get to do as much photography as I had planned.

Ukcatfan, when you say you brought a cheap tripod, what kind was it? Is it strong enough to hold your DSLR and lenses without drooping? (Sorry I don't recall the technical name for when that happens.) I have a CF tripod and a cheapie one. I still prefer the cheapie one because it's easier to deal with, but I can't attach my mini ball to it so most of the time I end up handheld or lugging around the CF tripod. Thanks...

 

[Dcanoli]

...and 30mm f/1.4...then I used the 30mm f/1.4 almost exclusively there...and 30mm f/1.4 at night....but the 30mm f/1.4 performed much better.

I just posted this on the Learning Curve thread....I see you took your 30mm and used it quite frequently.

That's why I'm debating...30mm or 50mm? Do you prefer the 30mm at Disney World at night and in low-light situations?

What brand is your 30mm?

 

[tripodjw]

On my recent trips to WDW (with DH) and DLR (solo) i had

D80 (with extra long neck strap to sling it across body to my hip)
18-135 kit lens
50mm f/1.8
70-300VR
Flash unit
Spare battery for D80
Spare batteries for flash
Remote
24GB of memory cards (across misc sizes and brands)
Lens cleaning pen
Spectacle cleaning cloth (doubles up for cleaning my glasses and absorbing splashes of water/finger marks/sunscreen that get onto body)
UV filters for each lens (sometimes used sometimes not)
Lens hood for each lens

And finally my pods in a tripod bag:
Gorillapod (SLR version)
Sony branded tripod

Plus laptop, and miscellaneous chargers and cables left locked up in safe at hotel

 

[MarkBarbieri]

I carry one camera body. If it dies, oh well. It's not like a wedding. I'll be going back.

I usually have one lens on the camera and one or two others in my bag. I almost always have my 24-70 f/2.8. I usually bright either a 17-40 f/4 or a 70-200 f/2.8. On some days, I bring all three.

Occasionally I'll bring along a 50mm f/1.8 (low light shooting) or a 1.4x teleconverter (animal shooting).

I don't typically bring my tripod because my kids are usually ready to head home by nightfall. I'll probably bring one next year and locker it during the day. It's a Gitzo GT2540 (four sections, CF) and an Acratech ballhead.

I carry two 16 gig memory cards in my camera and have the pictures written to both cards for redundancy. I also bring along a few other accessories like a polarizer, a flash, some cleaning supplies, and maybe an extra battery. If I feel like going hard core, I might also bright along some things like an ND filter, a closeup filter, or other gear.

I bring more photographic gear than I plan to use at the park on any one day and draw from that set for each outing. The rest I leave locked up in the hotel safe.

 

[handicap18]

I just posted this on the Learning Curve thread....I see you took your 30mm and used it quite frequently.

That's why I'm debating...30mm or 50mm? Do you prefer the 30mm at Disney World at night and in low-light situations?

What brand is your 30mm?

I have the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. For Disney I found the 30mm to be more useful. The 50mm on a crop dSLR body can be a bit to tight especially for the indoor rides.

On our last trip to Disney I took over 1,000 images at the 30mm focal length. Probably 98% of those were with the Sigma 30mm. I came in especially handy at EPCOT after my 18-135mm lens broke. I then also used it at night at MK and DHS. We had a party of 5 adults and 3 kids and when we were together at night setting up a tripod to get a night shot just wasn't possible. So I would set my ISO to 1600 and put the camera on aperture priority set at f/1.4 and as we were walking around I would take pictures. More often than not I got acceptable shutter speeds. Those were mostly between 1/25th and 1/80th. I also thought it was much better for both MVMCP (at night) and Spectromagic.

Feel free to browse through my gallery:
http://handicap18.smugmug.com/Disney World/520800

You'll find the majority of pics with the 30mm on Day 4 (starting on page 3), Day 5 (I think all of them, though I do have to download a few more dozen from WS at night), Day 6 (starting on page 6) and Day 7 (ops for get that for now. I don't have all the images uploaded). I did use the 50mm a few times at MVMCP, but liked the 30mm better. To know for sure put your cursor over the pic on the right, then click on Photo Info. Focal Length is listed there.

 

[Dcanoli]

Those were mostly between 1/25th and 1/80th. I also thought it was much better for both MVMCP (at night) and Spectromagic. Feel free to browse through my gallery:
http://handicap18.smugmug.com/Disney World/520800

FANTASTIC! EXACTLY the info I was looking for. Thanks! I'll head over to your link now and check it out.

 

[YesDear]

I will usually carry my Nikon DSLR, 18-200, 50.1.8, 60 2.8 and will take 70-200 2.8 this trip because we are doing the sunrise safari. I will put the SB800 on the camera fairly often to get fill flash. Always take CR Polarizer for the 18-200 and 70-200. I usually carry 4gb and 8gb cards.

I will sometimes at night carry my tripod. I have a Benro CF 4 section tripod with an Arca Swiss head. I used RRS brackets and clamps and absolutely love them.

I always bring my mac laptop and a number of blank DVDs and burn pictures to them as I go. I also have a iomega portable hard drive for protection.

Since my baby is now 25, he and I will share stuff and he gets to carry stuff as well. (That is why we had them right?!)

 

[DebºoºS]

Nikon D200, Nikon 18-200VR, Nikon 50 f1.8, Signa f1.4, Velbon ultramax tripod, 4x 2G cards, battery, lens cloths, 2 Domke messenger style camera bags. ziplock sandwich bags & Plastic garbage bags,LOL!!! I use the 18-200 most often. Last month I didn't bring the 50 because the month before I barely used it. The 30 works best for me indoors and the 18-200 is great for everything else. I've tried filters but rarely use them. The tripod is super light and fits in my large Domke bag. I only take it with me for the fireworks.

 

[Dcanoli]

First-time DSL-er last trip--added more equipment since then, so here's my list for September (abbreviated):

• Lowepro Flipside 200
• Pentax K100D
• 18-55 KIT
• 50-200 Pentax
• Tripod (full size this time, mini last time)
• No filters
• Extra batteries for camera
• No flash
• 2, 2GB SD Cards
• 2, 1 GB Cards
• Husband's lap top JUST IN CASE cards fill up
• **NEED STILL--30 or 50mm PRIME & remote cable**

 

[ukcatfan]

Ukcatfan, when you say you brought a cheap tripod, what kind was it? Is it strong enough to hold your DSLR and lenses without drooping? (Sorry I don't recall the technical name for when that happens.) I have a CF tripod and a cheapie one. I still prefer the cheapie one because it's easier to deal with, but I can't attach my mini ball to it so most of the time I end up handheld or lugging around the CF tripod. Thanks...

It is the Walmart $18 cheapo kind. It is huge and not very portable, but is sturdy enough to hold everything I have mounted on it. Typically the cheap tripods can get the job done for most DSLRs with normal lenses. Long heavy lenses could be a problem, but I don't have the $$$ for those lenses anyway. The expensive tripods are often a matter of convenience and portability.