Nikon all weather protection in Machu Picchu

 

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<p>Hey all, visiting Machu Pichu for the first time, bringing with me one of my D700's and wondering which lenses and all weather protection and perhaps electrical converters..yes a rather lengthy list.<br>

Mostly I'm thinking I need your input on all weather gear, reasonably priced but not ebay if you know what I mean. March from what I understand, is the rainy season, I'm bringing my Crumpler but definitely am concerned with keeping the moisture out.<br>

Just thinking a 14-24 2.8 for the place itself<br>

an 85 and a 35 for portaits.<br>

I'll leave the telephoto for another visit, just don't want to weigh myself down.<br>

So what do you think?</p>

 

<p>You've got plenty of lenses for M.P. covering sufficient range. Just keep a hiking poncho in your backpack ..your gear should stay dry under the poncho, if you need it at all.</p>

<p>I'd agree with Stephen, I would only add lens hoods to the list. The altitude and steep terrain an easily wear you down, even if you are physically fit.</p>

<p>I'm no expert, never been to MP, but I have dragged a D100 all over in damp, salty environments, and my new D700 will shortly get the same treatment. My biggest concern outside of the rain squall is lingering dampness. Make sure that backpack and the foam dividers sit in bright sunlight for a couple of days to dry out when you get back, - or take a layover in New Mexico... : ) I'm thinking about the nasties than can get started in your lenses. I'd also let the lenses and camera sit out in a safe, dry environment when I got home. It's the same thing I do with dive gear after a trip, except I have to wash it all with Salt Away and Stink-Be-gone before I hang it all in the sun (and that includes the regulator).</p>

<p>I was there years ago in the wetter part of the year. They used to give you plastic ponchos on the site, and with that and an umbrella I was happily trotting around all afternoon after everyone else had gone inside to get dry. Both my Nikkormat cameras (certainly not weather proof, and including the electronic EL) came through it without a hitch. Machu Picchu can be very nice in the rain. It does come and go, and often is more of a mist, than hard rain.</p><div></div>