Recent content by dingdang

I agree with itsdavedotnet. I didn't use my equipment (rain coast, trousers, first aid,...) but I feel safer. Bring more water with you. I had 4l water with us. When we arrived at the summit we have to buy more water.

Sorry for replying sooo late. I was very busy with my study. The weather was very nice and warm. There were also a lot of people. The only thing was that the sky was misty. I took only 2 lenses with me (16-35mm, 24-70mm), 1xflashgun (didn't use at all due the good weather) and my heavy tripod...

I Agree with you. I think a 50mm fits in the portfolio with a 24-70mm (use this lens most too). I always take only one of these lenses with me. Sometimes you just want a lighter lens carring with you. Agree with you too, but sometimes using a 50mm instead a 24-70mm is quite comfortable. It's...

Many thanks. Just downloaded the timetable for the sherpa buses. http://www.gwynedd.gov.uk/upload/public/attachments/1049/May_2010_Sherpa_Summer_20101.pdf The weather forecast sounds also good. :)

That's okay for wildlife with good condition of the lights. I was thinking taking photos on the street or indoor like a Paparazzi. :lol: Carring for 30 mins. is still no problem, but for few hours without tripod? I sold my 70-200mm 2,8 IS last month. It is just too heavy. To compare...

Good suggestion, if you don't mind taking all the time a big and heavy Camera+Lens. However once again. Without more detail you probably won't get a suitable answer. I would analysis first your existing photos: For example: How many % indoor, ?% outdoor, ?% wide angle, ?% standard, ?%...

It's depend on your interest. However the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM (alternative one from Sigma or Tokina) should be covered for the most situations.

Just in case take a compact camera. May you have a use for another reason. ;)

manual white balance can be tricky (especially in restaurant with different lights). So I end up with pre-setting from the camera (tungsten). Afterwards I correct them in lightroom. To be not like a paparazzi I took my good compact camera (one with manual setting and RAW) ;) But I believe if...

This may improve the picture, but the person in front of the camera is still moving (especially children).

I think it is better keep the photos a bit under-exposed instead put a higher ISO. You can correct it later in Lightroom, Capture One etc. software. For me is this more efficient (must take in RAW). I normally don't go higher than ISO 1600 and not below 60sec. for taking people with my Canon 5D...

Great Trip report. Many thanks. For the first time climb up and take the train down.:thumbs: My girlfriend still want train up and walk down. :)

I bought today the snowdon map. The miners track is indeed the most interesting one and the Llanberis path is boring. The problem is that my girlfriend prefer going up with the train (she likes train). So if I park my car near Llanberis Station and take the miners track down to Pen-y-pass, how...

Thanks for the information about the police trap and car park. I often has problems about the speed because I used to drive on the right side and km/h. Just back from the big shopping for snowdon trip. The staff from the sports shop said, the weather will be bad...:(

wish could drive up and overnight in a hotel in case of bad weather. (if there is a road and hotel)....:lol: However there is no way back now. If the weather is very terrible we will take the train up and down.