david_a._wong

Hello folks! Do any Canon shooters have experience with the PacSafe CamSafe V17? My current travel gear is: Canon 5D Mark II 70-200 F2.8L 16-35 F2.8L Will this (especially the 70-200 F2.8L) fit into the CamSafe V17? Thanks in advance! Cheers. David.

<p>Two of my personal favourite locations in the region you are headed to:<br /><br /></p> <ul> <li>The Lake Region of Northern Italy. Lake Como, Lake Garda. Simply STUNNING.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Hallstatt, Austria. Classic example of quaint (at least is used to be) alpine village. Also very stunning.</li> </ul> <p><br />Have a great trip.</p> <p>Cheers.<br> David.</p>

<p>Thanks very much, everyone!!! I appreciate the responses. They were all very helpful! </p> <p>Cheers!</p> <p>David.</p>

<p>Hello folks,<br> I've been shooting some ice hockey games. These are the settings I was using at the last game:<br> Canon 70D<br> Canon 75-200mm 2.8L lens<br> Manual setting. 2.4f at 1/500<br> 7 frames per second setting.</p> <p>For some reason I'm getting some strange pools of red tint in my images. While shooting at 7 frames per second, one image will be fine while the next one will have this strange red tint in the image. Please see the attached images.</p> <p>Question, please. Anyone know what's causing it and how I get it to stop?</p> <p>Thanks in advance.</p> <p>David.<br> <img src="/photo/18287120&size=lg" alt="" /><br> <img src="/photo/18287119" alt="" /></p> <div></div>

<p>Hello Paul,</p> <p>Granted, its been several years since I have been to Barcelona. But when I was there I found anywhere on Las Ramblas to be EXTREMELY "dodgy," as you put it. Especially after nightfall. From the pub where we were having drinks we had a birds-eye view of the numerous muggers and pick pockets, the police trying to catch them, and the oblivious victims walking into a virtual gauntlet of predators. I would be VERY cautious in this area.</p> <p>Cheers.<br> David.</p>

<p>P.S. My budget is fairly sizable. And I'd like the ability to print large color panoramas, if possible.<br /><br />Cheers.</p>

<p>Hello all,<br> Is there such a thing as a printer that I can have in my studio that prints high-quality (i.e. lab-quality) fine art/archival prints? If so, which do you recommend?</p> <p>I've seen many photo printers and owned a few myself. But I find the end product to be not quite fine art/archival quality.</p> <p>Thanks in advance.</p> <p>Cheers.</p> <p>David.</p>

<p>Hello Dave,<br> We currently live in Vancouver, BC. A list of popular sites in the city are:<br> Granville Island: Granville Island is right next to downtown. Full of artist studios (paint, glass-makers, metal shops, wood working shops) pubs/breweries, and restaurants. But the most popular feature is the Public Market. Lots of fruit/veg vendors, cheese makers, bakers, specialty meats plus a food court. Great place to grab a quick lunch and eat by the water and watch the boats cruise by.<br> Stanley Park: largest temperate rainforest in an urban area in the world. 1,001 acres. Fantastic walk around the seawall. Will take about 2 hours. Great views of the city.<br> Capilano Suspension Bridge/Treetop Walk: Shows a bit of the rugged landscape of BC. Its an impressive walk across the ravine and the tree walk is pretty cool. As similar experience (albeit not as dramatic) is Lynn Canyon. <br> Neighborhoods near downtown:<br /><br />Yaletown: Lots of bars and restaurants. The current trendy area.<br />False Creek: Where Granville Island is located. <br />Coal Harbor: <br> Vancouver is a foodie town. We have LOTS of restaurants/cafe's. Vancouver Magazine has a list of "winner" restaurants. Or let me know what kind of food you're looking for, I'll be happy to throw a few places your way.<br> As for Seattle, there was a recent show with Anthony Bourdain called "They Layover" that did an episode on Seattle. It was a fair representation of places we liked.<br /><br />Have a great trip! <br> Cheers.<br> David.</p>

<p>Hello Anis,<br> As you may already know, the Antelope Canyon is on Natïve American land. As such, you have to be guided in. There are a number of different tour operations for this. FYI: Several of these operators have tours specifically designed for photographers. So they will time your tour for optimal light (the beam/shaft of light coming down is the popular one) and limit the size of the group so its not too crowded. And the guides are very good about pointing out interesting angles and views. Angles and views that I would have not noticed otherwise. i.e. "Turn around, look up and twist your lens to the right." <br /><br />Have a great trip.</p> <p>Cheers.</p> <p>David.</p>

<p>Like most shutterbugs, I've got a slew of camera bags/cases. Ranging from suitcase-sized hard cases to solo-camera pouches. I pretty much have a bag for most situations.<br /><br />I've recently done two back-to-back trips where the Philippines was a part of my trip. For these trips I could only take one body, a 16-35 2.8L, 75-200 2.8L, 480EZ flash, a tripod and accessories (cables, remote, batteries, etc), For me, I took my Lowepro Flipside 300 and it was perfect. I love this bag as it holds my gear perfectly (maybe a BIT tight if I carry the lens hoods). But most of all, because of the way you use the hip-strap and spin the bag around to the front (you access the bag from the BACK of the bag, which is unique) you never have to put the bag down! It conveniently lays out in front of you like a little work station. For ANY photographer this is GREAT! Don't have to worry about your gear laying on the ground getting dirty and your stuff is always in front of you so its easier to keep an eye on. And the fact the bag is accessed from the BACK of bag (the side against your back) its a bit more secure as you're walking through town.<br /><br />I highly recommend the Flipside series.<br /><br />Have a GREAT trip. PI is fantastic and the people are extremely friendly. And MAN can they ever EAT!!! I hope you like PORK! And practice eating with a fork and spoon, sir. :)<br /><br />P.S. Be careful in the Philippines. Some areas are notorious for pickpockets or outright muggings. And ANY camera bag, regardless of how "inconspicuous" it may be, is like a BEACON to thieves.</p>