All,
I've gotten roped into a bucket-list-y fishing trip with the in-laws. I don't fish but they sure do, and it'll be fun to spend some time outdoors... annnnnnnnd occasionally put down my rod and see what my camera might reel in.
Here's the catch (and why I'm writing): we're going to one of those fall off the grid fishing locations that you have to fly into in a puddle jumper. Weight is exceptionally limited, so I'm guessing I'll only be able to bring 10-15 lbs of total gear -- including everything: straps, support, bags, batteries, filters, etc.
I'm writing you brilliant lot to ask: If you only had 10-15 total lbs of photography gear to bring -- and the principal photography tool has to be my 5D3 -- what total loadout would you bring? Presume I can't sneak any extra gear with another person in my party.
Considerations (some may impact your choices, some may not):
I'm presently thinking my [5D3] + [100-400L II rental] + [either my 24-70 f/4L IS or 16-35 f/4L IS] + [2x T/C III] would be a decent overall lightweight FF setup. But that + bags + batteries + filters may consume all my weight and lock me out from other lenses, a small tripod + ball head, a monopod, etc.
Thoughts? Discuss!
- A
I've gotten roped into a bucket-list-y fishing trip with the in-laws. I don't fish but they sure do, and it'll be fun to spend some time outdoors... annnnnnnnd occasionally put down my rod and see what my camera might reel in.
Here's the catch (and why I'm writing): we're going to one of those fall off the grid fishing locations that you have to fly into in a puddle jumper. Weight is exceptionally limited, so I'm guessing I'll only be able to bring 10-15 lbs of total gear -- including everything: straps, support, bags, batteries, filters, etc.
I'm writing you brilliant lot to ask: If you only had 10-15 total lbs of photography gear to bring -- and the principal photography tool has to be my 5D3 -- what total loadout would you bring? Presume I can't sneak any extra gear with another person in my party.
Considerations (some may impact your choices, some may not):
1) The photography focus will be capturing the people I am traveling/fishing with (multiple boats at play here) and capturing the wildlife and surroundings. I doubt I will be doing any tripod landscape work as the focus will be fishing but quicker handheld snaps of the environment are fair game. I'd wincingly consider astro (which I am a rank novice at) at the campsite at night but don't want to burn all my weight on a fast wide lens + strong support to do it. The priority is daytime handheld work from the boat and perhaps some sunset walkabout shooting around the campsite.
2) Location = Ontario. Moose, caribou and black bears are the bigger land mammals I'd see. I'm guessing we're in eagle / owl / wolf territory as well.
3) Time of trip = in the next 90 days
4) Given that we'll largely be on boats each day, I was assuming (but talk me down) that I'd need one standard zoom or wide zoom for people, landscapes, etc. and one long zoom for the wildlife.
5) I currently own:
5D3 + Grip (which I rarely use)
28 f/2.8 IS
35 f/2 IS
40 f/2.8
50 f/1.4
100 f/2.8L IS
16-35 f/4L IS
24-70 f/4L IS
70-200 f/2.8L IS II
2x T/C III
...but would be willing to rent a lens.
6) We will have power where we are staying, so presume the LP-E6 charger is coming along and I don't need to pack a boatload of batteries. (Probably will bring just two.)
7) Presume I don't need to post-process / share shots while I'm out there. I may bring a Kindle to read with, but I will not waste weight on an iPad or laptop.
I'm presently thinking my [5D3] + [100-400L II rental] + [either my 24-70 f/4L IS or 16-35 f/4L IS] + [2x T/C III] would be a decent overall lightweight FF setup. But that + bags + batteries + filters may consume all my weight and lock me out from other lenses, a small tripod + ball head, a monopod, etc.
Thoughts? Discuss!
- A
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