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Recommendations for vacation lenses and gear
myone:
I was just at SD Zoo 2 days ago and here is what I observed.
1) It's hot and sunny. The animals will be sleeping or hiding under shades and not easily seen. Thus, they are not easy to be shot no matter what lens you have.
2) About 1/2 of the animals on display are behind thick glasses. With the amount of reflections and glare, it is impossible to get good shots. I even tried circular polarizer filter, doesn't help
3) For everything else behind wires and cages, you will need 70-200.
I was shooting 5D3 and the longest lens I have is 24-70, which doesn't do any good. My wife was shooting a T2i with 24-105. She was able to get some good shots, but for some, it is still not quite long enough.
After a while shooting animals, you will get bored because they do not move much. The best bet is to put the focus on your kids, and only shoot animals that are interesting to see. After all, your kids will give you expressions. The animals will be just laying on the floors or branches, sleeping.
robbymack:
After reading this I can honestly say I would never go on vacation with the OP. I understand and sympathize with his wife. My simple rule of thumb, if the camera takes up more space than a extra pair of shoes it's too much. The reasoning here is no one should go on a vacation that requires more than one extra pair of shoes, otherwise it's not really a vacation. All that is needed for a family vacation is one camera and one lens. It definitely does not require multiple posts/threads on an internet forum. It shouldn't be this hard. My $0.02: there is so much to do and see in Southern California you shouldn't waste it setting f stops and shutter speeds.
serendipidy:
+1
My wife has a method to curb excessive photography on my part while on vacation; when I start over shooting..she starts shopping :)
Random Orbits:
--- Quote from: serendipidy on July 17, 2012, 05:39:21 PM ---+1
My wife has a method to curb excessive photography on my part while on vacation; when I start over shooting..she starts shopping :)
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Those shots better be the best of our life for that price! :o
neuroanatomist:
--- Quote from: robbymack on July 17, 2012, 04:27:51 PM ---All that is needed for a family vacation is one camera and one lens.
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Ok. I choose a 1D X and 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS. :D
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