What should we bring?

[ShanLubey]

We're a pro photography team, weddings and portraits, so we have a ton of gear. We have a consumer grade D3100 that we brought along last time just because I was afraid to risk the quality equipment, but I miss out on the awesome low light capabilities of our D700 and D600. Our D600 has video... would you bring it, knowing it is your number one go to camera?

We do have insurance, but I can only imagine how many accidents happen that break a camera. I will leave all of my prized lenses home, and just bring along some low f/stop primes.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

My entire kit is packed and sitting by the front door. We fly down, tomorrow, and I'm bringing every camera and lens. That's what insurance is for, after all.

 

[havoc315]

My thought is -- "Why own the equipment if you're too afraid to use it!"

Would you buy a sports car, only to let it sit in the garage?

Accidents can happen anywhere, including when you're on the job.

To me, the issue is how much weight do you want to carry. Not worrying about damaging the equipment. If anything, the professional bodies are built sturdier than the consumer bodies.

I don't have an expensive camera body, but I wouldn't hesitate about bringing my more expensive lenses.

 

[photo_chick]

I'm in the use it if you've got it camp. I have no problems using my best body and lens anywhere. There are a many photographers on here who take their gear all over WDW and have no problems.

 

[littlekidagain]

Like everyone else I bring it all.

 

[mamaCta]

My thought is -- "Why own the equipment if you're too afraid to use it!"

Would you buy a sports car, only to let it sit in the garage?

Accidents can happen anywhere, including when you're on the job.
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This is my vote.

My whole camera bag rolled down a ravine on the back of an ATV. It barely even got dusty. I still take it everywhere.

 

[ShanLubey]

Ok, but where do I put my 70-200/2.8, 24-70/2.8 and my host of primes while I am riding something? I cannot imagine it will be safe leaving it in my son's stroller. There alone is nearly $4k of equipment. Maybe I'll leave the telephoto home and just bring the 24-70 with my D600, and forget all the primes.

As much as I want fantastic photos, I don't want my equipment to get in our way of enjoying our trip.

 

[mamaCta]

I have a Tamrac Velocity 7 sling bag. Tonight I was able to fit my D90 with a 28mm mounted, a 50mm, a 55-300, and an 18-105 in the main compartment. I put a speedlight and Gary Fong collapsible lightspere in the outer pocket. I managed to squeeze a few accessories around everything. All I have to to is bring the one bag on the ride.

Bring one wide aperture wide-ish prime, one telephoto, and one mid range. That should cover almost everything.

 

[Pooh2]

Ok, but where do I put my 70-200/2.8, 24-70/2.8 and my host of primes while I am riding something? I cannot imagine it will be safe leaving it in my son's stroller. There alone is nearly $4k of equipment. Maybe I'll leave the telephoto home and just bring the 24-70 with my D600, and forget all the primes.

As much as I want fantastic photos, I don't want my equipment to get in our way of enjoying our trip.

I would just go with the 600 and 24-70 on a comfy strap. That is a great range for photos of your little guy. I agree, I do not want to schlep tons of gear and have to keep track of it in the parks. Enjoy your trip!

 

[havoc315]

Ok, but where do I put my 70-200/2.8, 24-70/2.8 and my host of primes while I am riding something? I cannot imagine it will be safe leaving it in my son's stroller. There alone is nearly $4k of equipment. Maybe I'll leave the telephoto home and just bring the 24-70 with my D600, and forget all the primes.

As much as I want fantastic photos, I don't want my equipment to get in our way of enjoying our trip.

I'd be selective about when carrying the 70-200 and leave it in the hotel at other times. For example, it may be useful for Fantasmic. Same theory for the tripod, leave it in the room except when ready to shoot fireworks.

I'd keep the 24-70 on the camera, and carry 1 or 2 additional primes, particularly if you want to shoot the dark rides. It's pretty easy to carry a small (or even large) camera bag onto the rides.

 

[JimbobJimbo]

Ok, but where do I put my 70-200/2.8, 24-70/2.8 and my host of primes while I am riding something? I cannot imagine it will be safe leaving it in my son's stroller. There alone is nearly $4k of equipment. Maybe I'll leave the telephoto home and just bring the 24-70 with my D600, and forget all the primes.

I find that I rarely use a 70-200 in the parks. As for the rest, put a fast prime on your camera for taking pics on dark rides and carry your other lenses with you on the rides in your camera bag.

 

[photo_chick]

Bringing it all on the trip does not mean taking it all into the parks. Like any other shoot, take what you need for the job. Tele zoom at AK, wider walk around for MK, etc....

I keep my camera on me (must have a comfy strap for that) with a walk around lens on it and a Lenscoat Bodybag to keep it from getting bashed around too much. I pack a fast prime in the bag I carry ponchos and other supplies in, and sometimes an additional lens, as well as extra battery and memory cards.

 

[Daisy14'sDH]

Yep, bring it all. Bring the appropriate gear on the appropriate day. Most rides I can bring my gear on with me.

If you're afraid to bring it don't bring any of it and use photopass...

 

[ShanLubey]

I am glad many people bring all their gear. I'll bring most of it (no need for duplicate lenses) and take what I need, when I need it. We still have DS' stroller to help tote things and good news is that my parents told us they want to join us. My mom doesn't do coasters, so there should always be someone with it all!

Thanks for your time.

 

[mom2rtk]

I was ready to post my standard "If not now..... when?" response.

But I see you've already come to your senses.

You're about to visit one of the most visually interesting places on the planet. You'll want your best tools.

I'm with Danielle in believing you should bring it all along (well, not all, but a good selection anyway) then be picky over the course of the vacation choosing different lenses to carry each day.

Have a great trip and capture some great memories!

 

[Daisy14'sDH]

*** odd as it sounds, listen to the ISO5571 podcast... it focuses solely on Disney photography and is kinda interesting

 

[DisneyTog]

We're a pro photography team, weddings and portraits, so we have a ton of gear. We have a consumer grade D3100 that we brought along last time just because I was afraid to risk the quality equipment, but I miss out on the awesome low light capabilities of our D700 and D600. Our D600 has video... would you bring it, knowing it is your number one go to camera?

We do have insurance, but I can only imagine how many accidents happen that break a camera. I will leave all of my prized lenses home, and just bring along some low f/stop primes.

A pro photography team with D3100s? If you guys are pros then you kit wont get damaged as you will know how to care for it. I take my D3x's with me along with lenses bag and tripods. I have insurance but I also look after my kit like any pro-photographer.

 

[Daisy14'sDH]

Yep, most people who have a full frame, use the APSC as a backup... lots don't even have a FF and use multiple APSC cameras...

Look forward to seeing some of your magical Pro Shoots from the parks....

 

[photo_chick]

Yep, most people who have a full frame, use the APSC as a backup... lots don't even have a FF and use multiple APSC cameras...

Look forward to seeing some of your magical Pro Shoots from the parks....

I know a number of pros who are crop only. And there are advantages to having both formats in your bag as well.

 

[DisneyTog]

Yep, most people who have a full frame, use the APSC as a backup... lots don't even have a FF and use multiple APSC cameras...

Look forward to seeing some of your magical Pro Shoots from the parks....

Just read my post back and sounds like I was being a bit funny but I wasn't I promise. It just winds me up something shocking when pro togs only have cropped cameras. I have been shoot for some big clients and we have a laugh with them everyday when people try to get my contracts off me with low quality cropped cameras. I always say you should have one good Full Format over lots of cropped cameras. Its not the amount of equipment you have its the quality of it and the way you use it.

How do you add pics on this thing?