Family Holiday - Do I take my 5DII or Compact??

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Hi Guys,

I am soon off on a family holiday to Alcudia, Spain.

I can't make my mind up. Do I take my 5DMKII and 24-105 Lens or my Small Compact?

Will the 5D end up being a pain to take out and a worry if I leave it in the hotel room??

Anyone had similar situation?

Thanks
 
I would take the 5D for some proper photography 'cause you may find you can get an hour to yourself for a nice sunset and then take the compact just for daily trips to theme parks or whatever where you won't want to take a DSLR :)
 
Oxford_Matt said:
Hi Guys,

I am soon off on a family holiday to Alcudia, Spain.

I can't make my mind up. Do I take my 5DMKII and 24-105 Lens or my Small Compact?

Will the 5D end up being a pain to take out and a worry if I leave it in the hotel room??

Anyone had similar situation?

Thanks
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take both
 
Thanks Guys.

I was bit worried about leaving the camera in the Hotel room? :shrug:
 
Most hotels i have been in have a safe. Mind you, my 5d mk2 goes everywhere with me. I wouldn't leave it in the hotel room at all to be honest
 
I would take both but this has not been possible for me as my hand luggage allowance was taken up with toddler paraphernalia and I would not want to check my dslr in.

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So I left the toddlers behind and took the camera :) /joking!
 
I'll be taking my 5D2 24-105 and 17-40 to Malta with me in September, having said that I have no interest in beaches and don't go anywhere without my camera.
In the evenings I hide the camera and lenses in my clothes but leave the bag in full view. Most thefts are snatch and run, the bag ain't worth much so I don't let that worry me.
 
I usually take both, I've never thought twice about leaving stuff in hotel rooms.
 
I'd take both...a compact for family snaps and the 5D if a chance of doing some photography arises. I leave stuff in hotel rooms all the time and use the safe if things will fit.
 
I take both. Most hotel rooms have a safe, but I just left the camera bag in the room when I was dining.
 
I usually take both... and the compact doesn't end up being used much, if at all. The only times I've taken just the compact, I've wished I had the DSLR there too!

Question is... which lens(es), tripod aswell, filters etc etc
 
Lawrence F said:
I usually take both... and the compact doesn't end up being used much, if at all. The only times I've taken just the compact, I've wished I had the DSLR there too!

Question is... which lens(es), tripod aswell, filters etc etc
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I was just going to take a small bag with Body and 24-105 lens. Maybe a polarising filter. No tripod too big.

I just heard stories about rooms being robbed and camera snatched etc!!

Thanks for all the comments everyone.
 
I take my 40D with tamron 18-270 and take of the lens and put it in the the safe, I sometimes wish I had a suitable tripod to take:
Gary
 
I would take both,I have left stuff in my hotel room,with no problem,also seem a shame to have such a nice camera,and leave it at home :)
 
Thanks.

I guess I will take both then. Pretty sure the Hotel will have a safe.

Only problem is 5D has no flash and dont want to carry my Speedlite around.
So it will only be used during daylight I think.
 
you'll regret not taking it if you don't, especially when you see other people machine gunning their way through the streets :bonk:

as for a tripod... you'll always find a wall to sit it on to get those lovely shots of the town at night. :thumbs:
 
Take both and carry it with you dont leave in the hotel safe.
 
Cheers Guys.
Now back from a great trip and definately glad I took both the DSLR and the compact :)

All advice was greatly appreciated.
 
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