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I try not to carry any extra weight then I have to. Of course on super-long trips, it might be necessary. However one solution I've found really good is using something very similar to the above.

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I personally like these:

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Hope this helps, have a good trip.

I find that camera theft is really just wrong time, wrong place situation. I've had stuff stolen in North America and been put in hospital in Europe(mugging for camera). But never in Asia (thailand, vietnam, cambodia, china specifically). And I have spent a whole lot more time in Asia then anywhere else.

Just keep your attention to your surroundings and trust your feelings. I think I felt more 'safe' in Western Countries, and let me guard down a little, and thats when it will happen. Of course, sometimes its just plain bad luck.

Have a good trip

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Hi everyone,

I was just wondering what other people thought about Photography as being

dangerous. I never thought so, until I was jumped. I mean it makes sense,

alone shooting at the times when there are less people around, shooting during

the 'magic hours'.

I was totally taken by surprise with my face buried in the viewfinder. Before

I knew it I was being choked and taken to the ground. Eventually I passed out

and awoke to a beating that I wont soon forget. This was over a month ago, I

just now look normal again. I dont really care about the equipment, I would

have just given it up (it is insured).

I was in Amsterdam, in a busy part of town (not the RLD) at 7:30am total

daylight, with local merchants opening shop for the day. In fact there were

people no further than 250m away, which did nothing.

If you havnt ever thought about it before, just be cautious. I typically count

that when I am around people I am safe, not always so. I hope this never

happens to you.

Take care people.

I also recommend the 18-200 for a 'walk around lens' I have this on my (now broken) D200. Its not the sharpest lens out there, but its great lens for doing pretty much all the 'fun' shooting I do.

IMO, its the best multipurpose lens going. If I am going to shoot anything serious, I get the primes out anyway.

Below is a recent shot (on my broken d200) taken with the 18-200. The only thing I could ask for is the ability to stop it down a bit at the long end.<div></div>

Others have commented on the distance, I will also suggest an internal flight with a domestic carrier, they fly daily to Alice Springs. You can either do it as part of a tour, or rent a car in Alice Springs.

If you have the money, renting a car is an amazing way to go, and staying at the hotel (or campground) near Uluru is really necessary, as its a couple hour drive to Alice Springs, and its NOT reccommended to drive during the twighlight/Night hours. (Speaking from experience...hitting a kangaroo, and driving along side a pack of camels)

That way, you wont be bound to a schedule, however most of the tours include a sunrise/sunset option. The park has designated areas to view both. Obviously Sunrise/Sunset are popular times, get there early its BUSY!

Remeber to try and see 'the olgas' as well. I found them very interesting, as much (if not more) than uluru itself. See attached Picture.<div></div>

PEI all over is nice in the summer. (I've never been in the winter). If you look around there is lots to shoot. I am usually just relaxing and not taking photos when I am there...strictly R&R. But you can see a few I got when there last year. Here are a couple Examples:

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Windy Shores</a></p>

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Dairy Farm</a></p>

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Potato Field</a></p><div></div>

I will second (or third?) the simple Dry bags. Any outdoor store will carry a lightweight version. When not in use they dont take up alot of space and when you need them they work. (Just do it up tight!).

This what I do in potentially wet situations. Have fun!

Just like someone mentioned earlier, its a long haul, I'd hope you would end up stopping lots to take in the scenery. Along with the typical shots (along the road side) like the twelve apostles and london bridge and such, make sure you take detours. Notably Angahook-Lorne State Park which I enjoyed while there. (see attached picture). There is one side road in particular, that is known to have an abundance of Koala's. I cant tell you where, we found it by accident! But after checking the guide book it was mentioned, so research for the location. It will be well worth it.

Have fun, drive safe! Watch the Road!!<div></div>

I will agree on the water, its VERY hot there. Walking around Uluru is longer than it seems. If you can bring a head net, something that noone ever says about the outback...THE FLIES! its enough to drive you to insanity. You can get one there, but be ready to pay 10+ dollars for something that should be 50 cents. I was too cheap and stubborn to get one, so I suffered :)

Like mentioned at least a sunrise and sunset, get to the viewing areas early as it fills up quick!

As to clouds, its random, I happened to get some photos with none and some awesome clouds. Check out the views (sunrise/sunset areas are different).

sunrise:

www.nickyu.com/files/misc/oz_uluru2.jpg

sunset:

http://www.nickyu.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=630

PS the olgas are just as nice (if not nicer) and ALOT less crowded. See attached shot.<div></div>

Hey Everyone,

Wondering if anyone can give me some info on the EH-6 AC adapter for the D200.

I cant seem to find any info on it other than its a power adapter. (of course

it is!)

Now, what I want to know is can the EH-6 Charge the battery while in the

camera as well? or is it strictly an adapter. If you answer, do you have

experience with it, or are you just speculating.

My guess is no, but I am hoping to be surprised.

Thanks!

Nick

Wow what a great thread. Please update us when you get back. It is an interesting expedition.

Nick

I think that some folks in Belfast would strongly disagree with you. But they still consider themselves Irish as well... strange people eh? ;) (I am married to one).

As for the Digital question, what Ellis said. X-rays dont affect digital files. If so, my laptop I have been scanning has escaped doom!

Barry... thats great info. For my next trip I am going to check out those bags... not too much padding, but enough.

On my trip to Europe in the summer, I used some Lowepro sleeves (not sure what the official name is) for my 70-300,50,20mm and my SB-800. For my 14mm I went to the dollar store and bought a kids bath mitt made out of terry cloth. It was soft and protected the lens well. My camera, I just threw in Loose with no Protection :) I have added a pic of what it looked like.

In my 40L Pack, I carried:

-F80 w/MB-16

-Various Filters/cleaning cloths

-14mm f2.8

-20mm f2.8

-50 f1.4

-70-300 f4.5-5.6

-SB-800 Flash

-Gitzo 00 Carbon Fiber Tripod

-Lenovo z60t laptop (it was for work not really photographs)

-Camelback & various other travel gear.

-All my clothes for 2 weeks in Europe (yup, I had to wash them a couple of times)

All this weighed about 27lbs (I had to seperate the laptop to come in under the carry on restriction for the airplane).<div></div>

Never seen anyone with a name so close to mine.

Anyways, my D70 has been through ALOT of rain.sleet.snow and lots of cold weather, I have never used a bag or anything to protect it from snow when shooting (just keep it in my jacket when not shooting), BUT I always make sure its locked tightly inside my bag when going from Cold to Hot, and let the entire camera bag come up to temperature slowly.

Have fun shooting in all types of weather!<div></div>

Shucks... I wish I would have read your post earlier, I was in Hong Kong buying some film yesterday. I was in and out of all the shops on Stanley Rd, near Lan Kwai Fong. FYI: there are about 5 pro shops all within walking distance.

Sorry I cant help you, but you could always check out Ebay and limit the search to Hong Kong? just a thought.

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Last time I was in Thailand I travelled with a 20,50, 70-300. I shoot film.

How wide you want to go really depends on your style. I wont go anywhere without my 20mm, which is funny, b/c I use my 50mm, 80% of the time.

If your still not sure, it comes down to 2 things, effort and money. Do you really want to lug around another lens, to only use it 10% (or less) of the time? If yes, move to the money issue. Your funds might be more well used in say buying more film,or for example taking a quick side trip to Cambodia to photo Ankgor Wat. If your not a hardcore traveller, you might not get another chance to be in that area again.

I would say if you can afford the wider lens go for it. Oddly enough, I lug around my 14mmf2.8 everywhere I go now. specially when I only use it less than 5% of the time. I am currently in China and havnt even pulled it out of my bag yet!

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Have fun!

Although I would choose my F80 over my D70 anyday while travelling, why would you have such a nice camera, that your comfortable with shooting to leave it at home?

Take whatever one you typically get nicer pictures, if its the same take the film ;)

I recently took a trip to eastern canada and I took both cameras, I shot film 95% of the time.

Just my 0.02

Nick

LOL..the perfect bag? does such a think exist. I am still searching for mine! :)

I retro fitted a Deuter 25L Pack with a LowePro Toploader AW75. I bought seperate cases for each lens. and just tucked them along the sides of the bag. This seemed to hold all my equipment F80, 70-300,20,50, and various filters/cleaners...ect. Plus had enough room for my Camelback and even rain gear and snacks for the day.

The TL AW 75 has a chest harness I used on hikes, so I would have easy access to the camera.

I travelled for 6 months like this, worked well.<div></div>

Hey everyone,

Just going to post that my Gitzo 1028 is perfect for travel sturdy and

takes a beating. BUT still needs TLC.

I was taking some pictures with the tripod almost submerged in

saltwater, I meant to rinse it out with fresh water afterwards, but

got sidetracked. I ended up storing it for a month before going to use

it on the next trip in the desert, and salt water was leaking out!!!

Anyways it still performed the way I would expect it to, no problems.

On my return, I pulled it all apart and washed everything. I found

some great Dry-Graphite lubricant and put everything back together.

Now it all works just like new if not better.

Just thought I would mention it. Tripods need maintenance too! :)

Nick

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I travelled the Great Ocean Road last year, it was a great time! There are lots of photo ops just anywhere along there. Although I cannot remember the exact location, but there is a really neat place where you are bound to see koala's in the wild (we found it in the Lonely Planet Guide book...)

There is a look out for the 12 apostles, get there early for sunset... it gets VERY busy. Go for a sunrise, there is noone around, its very peaceful. Oh, and bring warm gear... I went in the summer and I almost froze (I am from Canada too!). I can only imagine what its like there now.<div></div>