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I was there 2 months ago making wet landings with a D750, 80-400 f4-5.6 and 20 1.8. No tripod. I used a camera back pack but the

camera body and each lens were protected inside by zip lock 1 or 2 gallon bags. This worked well because of the added advantage of

equilibrating for the humidity while we travelled from our ship to the shore in small landing craft. My backpack straps occasionally dipped

but not the rest of it or me. If you land inside he peninsula the water is quite calm. More likely to be rough on the Pacific west side.

I am an amateur photographer doing mostly travel and landscape photos. This week I upgraded from a D300 to a D750. I am very excited

about the new camera. Before I had much chance to use it, I was asked to do a large group photo. I have taken the same photo every

year using my D300 and two speed lights? I should have used the D300 for the shoot since I had not had much chance to use the D750.

Dummy me, I took the D750 and things did not go smoothly. My set up was the D750 in commander mode with the on board flash not

firing but opened, and two off camera flashes on my left and right. A SB600 was on my left and a SB910 on my right. Both speed lights

were in wireless mode but the SB 910 would not fire. I changed batteries and moved the flashes around a bit bit the 910 would still not

fire. Unlike previous photos of the group, this one was done outside while previously all of the photos were done indoors. I had tested the

set up at home before heading out and everything was working before I left. I did find that the 910 would fire if I faced it directly with the

D750 so I am wondering if this was a camera issue or if the commander mode on the camera and the flash just could not see each other

in the outdoor environment. This was an open area in a parking lot without any walls or bounce surfaces. Thanks in advance for any help.

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<p>I agree with Charles. You will have the opportunity to get up close to almost any bird, lizzard, or seal. Longer lenses are good if you are going after fiches but an 18-105 and 78-300 should be perfect. I did not find the environment at all hostile. You are only allowed to walk along the designated trails with your guide. Have a great trip and take a back up body just in case.<br>

Mark Nanes</p>

<p>I am on my way to Paris next week and bringing a D300, 50 1.8, 18-300 2.8 VR, Tokina 11-17 2.8, and a Tamron 17-50 2.8. I think it is too much to carry but I can't bring myself to leave one behind.</p>

<p>I too have silouette frames and I find that they don't get in the way too much. I have also used the diopter and hung the frames around my neck on a cord when shooting. A bigger problem is having to switch between sunglasses and regular frames. I had to get nonpolarized sunglasses so that I would not get interference in the viewfinder of some cameras.</p>

<p>I am very happy with a think tank urban disguise. I carry similar equipment with plenty of room and it has been great for airplane travel. The bag comes in several sizes.</p>

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I did this with a D300, SB-600, and 28-200 VR lens without problem.

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