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Hi all, haven't posted for a while
Just returned from a holiday in goa where I photographed my friends wedding....whoa....that's a whole other story which I will write a post about. Anyone who thinks that to photograph a wedding just buy a DSLR, get some good lenses and your away needs a reality check. Those in the business know, and those entering need to know its a lot more complex, stressful, nerve wracking than you could imagine!! DON'T BE FOOLED!!

ill write a proper post about my experience, errors, pitfalls and things id do differently next time later, with a few shots hopefully, but for now...

...already sold the flat, dogs are staying with family, possibly chucking in the job (probably not the best climate to voluntarily give up work but spending every day in canary wharf is killing me), and heading to Central and South America until ive had enough then on to New Zealand.....then wherever the breeze takes me!

Obviously room / weight is at a premium however I don't want to miss a shot. So im guessing between me and the wife we could cover most aspects.

My initial travel kit is

Canon 40D
Canon 400D
Canon 24 - 105 F4 L
Canon 50m 1.8
Sigma 70-300
Sigma 10-20
Lightweight small tripod
Polarisers for each lens
Laptop - Suggestions required. Small macbook may be best bet

So I guess what im asking is, does this seem like most bases will be covered. My only doubts are Sigma 70-300 sharpness. But the reach is excellent and its a lot smaller and lighter than the canon 70-200 f2.8 L. My other doubt is the 24-105 L, however, this is a lot lighter than the 24-70 f2.8. I have the 50m 1.8 for those portraits so do I need the 24-70L instead, possibly not...

Are there any other lenses I should consider, they don't have to be L glass or even canon / new etc

Thanks all
Gpc
 
Just noticed the thread re the canon 55 - 250 IS, this seems like an improvement over the 70-300 in IQ, but you lose the reach.

The Canon IS 70 - 300 seems a little pricey to me, unless I can pick up a good 2nd hand one....
 
for a laptop what about one of these EEE pc style laptops there are a fair few about with all different kinds of processors operating sytems and types of hard drive. You could use that to upload pics from a card to an external hdd or the internet, and if you get a fast one maybe edit them but small screens can be tricky. Just thinking of space saving solutions
 
Not bad, kinda got myself set on an apple though for some reason,

Going back to the lens options though,

i want pic quality good enough to be publishableif required, I just dont think the sigma 70-300 is up to the job, however, the canon 70-300 and 55-250 seem to get good results.

The 70-200 F2.8 would be the ultimate but i think that its just too big to lug around so I need to compromise a little
 
Seems fair i would quite like a mac, the air is pretty small and light.
The 70-200 f4 is a lot narrower and lighter isn't it?
 
or the sigma 50-150 constant f2.8.
 
is it lighter....may need to go and check out a couple.

50-150s OK, but ive got 105 F4l so ideally something for wildlife above the 200 mark

the 70-200 f4 could be coupled with a 1.4x converter I suppose....
 
ditch one of the bodies and get a 70-200 2.8 and teleconvertor, the f4 and converter won't be very quick.
 
Definitely take a Speedlite with you and lots of spare batteries.I am constantly surprised
at how much I use mine when travelling.
Pete.
 
Ok,

So i reckon then,

Canon 40D
Sigma 10-20 (if I can I may sell and get the canon 10-22)
Canon 24-105 l (Great walkabout lens)
Canon 70 -300 IS
Canon 50m 1.8
430ex
Polarizers / UV
Gorilla pod or small lightweight tripod
Apple Mac book 13inch
Small rucksack
Cleaning gear


Cool......
 
I would not swap the Sigma 10-20 for the Canon equivelant-----the differences are marginal and I do mean marginal----on a W/A lens DOF is not a problem so stopping down has little or no effect.You will not notice any appreciable difference by buying the Canon.
That 24-105 is a corker particularly on F/F as a walkabout but if you dont want to keep swapping lenses on your crop the 17- 55mm range is tough to beat.Iwould even go as far as to suggest 17-70mm as ideal.Enter the Sigma 17-70----for me the best travel walkabout lens going.This range will take 98% of your daylight shots which in the main will be taken in good light----Cheap as chips its a no brainer ----sharp as any Gillette.
Bottom line though----Have a great time-----Mucho envious.
Pete.
 
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