noli_tan

Thanks for fast reply. Will be there from 2nd week of May to end of May roughly 10 days tops.

What my concern is the snow during that time.

I'll possibly go to Seattle, Washington state in May 2009.

What are some good places to go and see in relating to nature, mountains.

Can stretch down to Oregon area.

Perhaps someone can chime in.

Hi guys,

My upcoming trip is almost 99% to be at yellowstone national park this August 2009.

We will be coming from Seattle, WA area driving up.

What routes do you guys recommend and is this a good time to go to Yellowstone ?

Perhaps someone knowledgeable can give us suggestions as to were to stay and what to shoot, etc.

Thanks for the help.

Noli from the Far East

Many thanks Mark for the suggestion.

Based on what i read on this forum, I think the 24-70 will be the lens to get.

Has anyone used one of these devices for picture storage on long trips ?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/573624-REG/Digital_Foci_P19_250_Photo_Safe_II_250GB.html

How is it and is it fairly reliable ?

Any other suggestions of similar reliable devices ?

Thanks for the inputs.

<p>Hi guys,<br>

Many thanks for the helpful insight and tips. I'll look into these suggestions and places.<br>

For tripod, can you guys recommend ? Gitzo would be nice but a bit pricey from what i gather.</p>

<p>problem with primes i forsee is dust and other elements getting into the body when changing lens.<br>

otherwise, primes are nice way to go as well which i why i have considered them.</p>

<p>Dieter,</p>

<p>How do you find the 24-120 3.5-5.6 ? They can be had for under $400 used & seem to be a nice all in one lens ?<br>

is this lens also an FX lens ?</p>

<p>Regards</p>

<p>Noli</p>

<p>Dieter,</p>

<p>I was also thinking of the 18-35 f3.5 as its not a very costly lens & in my hometown i hardly use that lens.<br>

Looking at the shots I've made in the last few years domestically i always use 90% of the time the 24-105 in my Canon system.<br>

I think its probably wise for my to just invest in the 24-70. Possibly, another option would be to rent a 14-24f2.8 for a few days to use in the national parks rather than purchasing one Or just buy a 18-35 along w/ the 24-70 and be done with.</p>

<p>James</p>

<p>On the other hand if you feel the 17-35 f2.8 is highly usable, i can skip the 24-70 f2.8 for the time being and just get the 17-35 and use this lens in conjunction with my old 35-135 nikkor lens AF ?</p>

<p>Hi James, the D700 will be there for sure & at the very least an old Nikon AF 35-135mm. The 24-70 f2.8 is something I would probably pick up while in the US, so it will be with the trip.<br>

If you feel the 70-200 f2.8 might not be that important, i can always leave that back home.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>I might have the opportunity to visit the US, Seattle area around May-June this year.<br>

Possibly a trip to Utah, Moab would be possible as well as Grand Canyon, MT Rainer in Seattle and maybe Yellowstone National Park.<br>

This trip might not cover it all since its only 2 weeks long but it will be one of those scenic national parks.<br>

Nikonians based in the US, i really don't shoot wildlife, deers or elks, for that matter so I don't plan on using long teles, much more affording them.<br>

I'm just planning to bring my old EOS 20d along with a 70-200 f2.8 lens and possibly by then the Nikon D700 and 24-70 f2.8 lens. Will do outfit do it ? mostly shoot landscapes, trees, maybe some macro shots, flowers, geysers, etc.<br>

Many thanks.</p>

<p>Tend to agree with Yurii. When I had a Leica M6 even with just a 35mm and 50mm I took some of my best shots compared to the zoom lens I had on my Canon outfit.<br>

Well, optics of the Leica are very good in my opinion- that could also explain the picture quality.<br>

Nonetheless, lots of good valid info on this forum-- appreciate it guys--keep it coming.</p>

<p>thanks guys for the insight & experience. Love this group!<br>

I think i won't confuse myself-- I'll just go for the 24-70 f2.8. Just this and the D700 for travel and i should be fine.</p>

<p>I have not bought the 24-70 f2.8 yet so i still am listening to options. That's what great about this forum.</p>

<p>For awhile been planning on the 24-70 f2.8 to go along with the D700.<br>

But after doing more and more research and the 24-70 f2.8 being a heavy lens, a 2nd thought came to my mind that this might not be too practical for travelling after all.<br>

What would be good alternatives to this lens that is more practical and lighter & maybe just as good ?<br>

One combo i was thinking would be the 24 f2.8, 50 f1.4 and a 85 1.4 (or 105 VR micro).<br>

Another option is a 17-35 f2.8, 50 1.4 & 851.4 (or 105 VR micro)<br>

Another option is 24-85 f2.8-4.0 & 16-35 f3.5<br>

Anyhow, perhaps you guys can chime in.<br>

Primes would be a welcome but I do find changing lens a bit cumbersome esp on dusty places.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>i for one contemplating on adding in the future either the 85 1.4 or the 105 VR micro lens.<br>

perhaps someone can chime in here.<br>

My other possible lens is the 24-70 f2.8</p>

<p>Thanks for the inputs.</p>

<p >Hello guys,<br /><br />Just want to know whether on a EOS 20d, there is a way to find out how many shutter clicks the unit has been through ?<br />This is good to know if one is offering a 2nd hand camera for sale.<br />Or if one is in the store, one would know whether the camera is a demo or new unit.<br /><br />I know this sounds lame, but i'm curious if such is possible.</p>

<p >I have owned by 20d for 4 years now & I'm not so sure how much clicks I have accumulated in there.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Noli</p>