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<p>For me, the RAW files are a backup, in case (when) I screw up the exposure.</p>

<p>Thank you all. This is not a dedicated photo tour, I just want to document the trip and (hopefully) get some really good shots along the way. We'll be traveling in a small group of people with varying degrees of interest in photography. </p>

<p>The genesis of my question is from expedition to the local (DC) zoo, which has a lot of up-and-down. I carried the full load as described in the original posting, and my back was very sore for two days afterwards. Also, several years ago I carried the D7000 and two zooms on a trip which included short excursions in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and didn't miss having a second body.</p>

<p>I have been wearing a fully loaded camera backpack while doing my morning walk or treadmill workout. Today I took out the D300 but left everything else in its place, and I really noticed the difference.</p>

<p>We are leaving in two months for a 16 day trip to southern Africa. Five of the 16 days will be on safari, the remainder either in transit with a London layover, or doing general tourist stuff. </p>

<p>I'm in serious conflict whether or not to take a second DSLR (either a D7000 or D300) or not. The D7000 is my usual travel camera, the D300 the backup. I'm not excited about the extra weight given a chronic bad back. Normally, I only take the D300 on car trips, where weight is not a factor. I also have a rugged pocket point and shoot for additional backup and walking around stuff.</p>

<p>The lens selection is settled, which will be the Nikon 16-85 and 70-300VR.</p>

<p>I appreciate your inputs.</p>

 

<p>That's a lot of kit to haul around in Orlando's bone-crushing July heat and humidity (not to mention the 3 pm thunderstorms required by Florida law). Not to mention the crowds.<br>

One body and two lenses should work just fine. A high quality pocket camera well for the Disney World/Universal/Sea World type stuff, rather than hauling around six or seven pounds of DSLR. </p>

<p>I love old race courses. Where is this one?</p>

<p>I think Andrew's going to need a vacation after his vacation.</p>

<p>As has been pointed out many, many times: You don't own that software. You merely have a license to use it in accordance with the license.<br>

What will happen when (not if) Adobe stops supporting obsolete versions? There is no obligation for them to do so after all. </p>

<p>Are you eligible for USAA? Alternatively, a call to an independent insurance firm may uncover some sources.</p>

<p>I do volunteer work at a major US airport. Sometimes the amount and size of some folks "carry-on" luggage is amazing. I've seem people with three or four large bags. I's like to see the airlines strongly enforce their policies, much like American Airlines did during my last trip in May. Two items only, and one of them is the small personal item. The lady behind us was told, not asked, to gate check one of her three bags. The ensuing conversation was interesting, but eventually she got the message.</p>

<p>The best carry-on policy is one bag, period. Not "one and a personal item", not "one and a giant purse". Just one, thank you.</p>

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<p>I probably didn't phrase the question well. What I was hoping for was some input from actual users.</p>

<p>Looking for advice form m43 users. I have added an OM-D EM-10 (with the 14-42 R lens) to my E-PL1. I also have the two kit lenses that came with the E-PL1. <br>

Mostly I shoot travel and family stuff, and the "travel" is trip documentation as I almost always travel with 1-3 other people whose interest in photography ranges from "let's document the trip" to "nil".<br>

With that in mind, I'm thinking about getting a fast, wide to normal prime, for use inside cathedrals and museums where flash photography isn't allowed. In my film days, I shot entire week long trips with either an Olympus Epic (35mm), a Canonet QL-17 GIII or Canon Demi EE-17 half farm with the 30mm lens.</p>

 

<p>Unusual shoes, unusual location (Ubehebe Crater, Death Valley National Park)</p>

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<p>For a twilight shot on the Bosphorus with Velvia, you're gonna need a tripod. Didn't see one in your equipment list.</p>

<p>Stupid double post.</p>

<p>When traveling, less is more. Personally, I have never returned from a trip when I thought "I wish I had brought <em>more</em> stuff."</p>

<p>In January my wife and I took a 16 day "trip of a lifetime" to South America that included both city and wildlife photography. Between us we took one (digital) SLR 2 lenses and 2 point and shoots (one for her, and sometimes for me when circumstances dictated). When it was over, I knew I had brought just what I needed and no more and no less.</p>

<p>F3 sans motor drive, two lenses of your choice and a film P&S should do the trick.</p>

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<p>When traveling, less is more. Personally, I have never returned from a trip when I thought "I wish I had brought <em>more</em> stuff."</p>

<p>In January my wife and I took a 16 day "trip of a lifetime" to South America that included both city and wildlife photography. Between us we took one (digital) SLR 2 lenses and 2 point and shoots (one for her, and sometimes for me when circumstances dictated). When it was over, I knew I had brought just what I needed and no more and no less.</p>

<p>F3 sans motor drive, two lenses of your choice and a film P&S should do the trick.</p>

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<p>I usually just carry a copy of the insurance from, which lists the serial numbers (it's also handy to have in case your equipment is stolen).<br>

Never needed it, though.</p>

<p>Think Tank bags are very good. I use the Urban Disguise 50, which would meet most if not all of your requirements.</p>

<p>My father owned a Canon Demi EE17 which I still have. It has pride of place in our "retired camera museum, along with his Kodak Monitor folder and hand held DeJur 50 meter that my sister and I considered an instrument of torture when he was taking endless (to us) readings to get the proper exposure.<br>

The little Canon was his all-time favorite. I had it cleaned and overhauled a few years ago and the light meter adjusted for modern batteries. Still works great, now if I could find someone to process the film correctly.</p>

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<p>It's time to move on from my old D70s (which I will be keeping as a spare or backup). Mostly I just shoot travel and family pictures, but about 20 per cent is sports and wildlife which is where the D70s is least capable. I am happy with my current lens lineup: 16-85mm VR, 70-300mm VR, 35mm AFS are the lenses I usually use, but I also have some of the older screwdriver type lenses including a Tokina 12-24 and the old 28-105. The latter pair can be a very effective travel combo.<br>

Some planned travel involves being in potentially less than ideal climates, such as Death Valley or going around Cape Horn (on a cruise ship, thanks). So weight and build quality are also issues.<br>

At today's prices, the D5100 is exactly<em> twice</em> the cost of a D7000. Which means I could buy a D5100, use it up, throw it away, and buy another D5100, and come out $4 ahead. I realize the D7000 is a more capable camera, but is it twice as good, and given the price difference, does the D7000 still represent a better value? I would also consider a used good condition D300. The D300's weight isn't a factor, my favorite film SLR was and still is the N90s.</p>

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<p>Chapter Seven is liquidation, 11 provides for "Debtor is Possession" (DIP), for ongoing businesses such as American Airlines. Not sure what filing under chapter 13 or 15 would accomplish.</p>

<p>I stand corrected. It's not listed at B&H, and I didn't see it on the Tokina web site, but Adorama does have it listed. Apologies to all.</p>

<p>On the Tokina web site, it shows as a 16.5-135mm. If they make a 17-35, it's not listed. They do make a 16-28mm, however.</p>

<p>Is it the same with every lens? I had a D70s which overexposed with the 18-70, but not with any other lens.</p>