Canon Rumors is Touring Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

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I'd rather not hump a lot of heavy gear about.
"Us travelers" prefer to travel light and absorb the environment than have to deal with a ton of kit.
Been there, done that, and after traveling around India 5 times, I prefer the Fuji approach, no offense ;)

Each to their own, but my Canon gear is NOT superior to my Fuji gear in any respect. The images produced are softer and dreamier. This is fine for portraits and Weddings, but I prefer sharpness over bokeh any day, that's my preference.
I keep my Canon gear for taking fast action pictures of my daughter running around, but for anything serious, I use the Fuji.

Here is a quote from a fellow travel photographer:

"Overall, the IQ is as good as any of my full frame DSLR’s and in some ways (especially with regard to colour rendition), I prefer the IQ of the X-E1 (and X-Pro1). That is saying a lot as I shoot with some of the best DSLRs available."

and he shoots both Canon and Nikon, including a D800.

http://roel.me (menu on left)

I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the X100s and the X-Pro2...

ET
 
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#23
expatinasia said:
CR - Don't forget it is quite cool (especially in the mornings and evenings) at some of the places you will be visiting. Not sure what it is like in Canada, but a think jumper may be in order.

How's the trip going?
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This time of the year in Canada, its going to be a bit chilly as well. North Bay will be -25 C tonight. I expect CR guys problem is finding clothiing thats not too heavy.
 
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#24
Wow, that's almost exactly where my mum just went on a tour over New Year's. I haven't seen her pics yet, so I can't give any tips about places to see (are you with a tour group, or doing it yourself?)
All I can suggest is, if you get the chance to do an elephant-back trip to a lake where they swim and all that: Bring a change of clothes, or at least a change of underwear (they might give you clothes), and a sumbersion-proof camera...
 
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EvilTed said:
I'd rather not hump a lot of heavy gear about.
"Us travelers" prefer to travel light and absorb the environment than have to deal with a ton of kit.
Been there, done that, and after traveling around India 5 times, I prefer the Fuji approach, no offense ;)

Each to their own, but my Canon gear is NOT superior to my Fuji gear in any respect. The images produced are softer and dreamier. This is fine for portraits and Weddings, but I prefer sharpness over bokeh any day, that's my preference.
I keep my Canon gear for taking fast action pictures of my daughter running around, but for anything serious, I use the Fuji.

Here is a quote from a fellow travel photographer:

"Overall, the IQ is as good as any of my full frame DSLR’s and in some ways (especially with regard to colour rendition), I prefer the IQ of the X-E1 (and X-Pro1). That is saying a lot as I shoot with some of the best DSLRs available."

and he shoots both Canon and Nikon, including a D800.

http://roel.me (menu on left)

I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the X100s and the X-Pro2...

ET
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Touche ;)
 
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#27
I am heading on the virtually identical trip in a few weeks - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Saigon - Siem Reap - Phuket.

I own a ton a Canon gear. That is why I am travellng with my Fuji. In fact, I may sell all my Canon gear when Fuji completes its lens roadmap. The Fuji is just that good!
 
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#28
Why do I get the impression that there are people posting in this thread that work for/with Fuji in some capacity or other?!!

mvinson1022 - If you are going to do Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Saigon - Siem Reap - Phuket, try not to miss Sapa in Vietnam. It is incredibly picturesque. Google it if you are not sure.
 
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mvinson1022 said:
I am heading on the virtually identical trip in a few weeks - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Saigon - Siem Reap - Phuket.

I own a ton a Canon gear. That is why I am travellng with my Fuji. In fact, I may sell all my Canon gear when Fuji completes its lens roadmap. The Fuji is just that good!
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Hope you will enjoy it, it's a great stretch. Between Hue and Hoi An, make sure to enjoy the seafood at the Lang Co lagoon and of course stop at the Hai Van pass to capture the stunning view. This time of year the skies might not be clear, but if you're lucky you'll get great views over Da Nang. The view to the north is also amazing from there.
 
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expatinasia said:
Why do I get the impression that there are people posting in this thread that work for/with Fuji in some capacity or other?!!

mvinson1022 - If you are going to do Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Saigon - Siem Reap - Phuket, try not to miss Sapa in Vietnam. It is incredibly picturesque. Google it if you are not sure.
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Not me. Just a poor, old college professor who can't carry the weight any more. I shot Leica film for years and this is just closing the loop.

We thought long and hard about Sapa. Ultimately decided it was too cold and didn't want to carry the extra clothes for just a few days up there.
 
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#33
expatinasia said:
Why do I get the impression that there are people posting in this thread that work for/with Fuji in some capacity or other?!!

If it makes you feel better, I am taking my G9 as my backup. No long lenses yet for the Fuji. I am carrying my old Leica 90mm tele-elmarit with an adapter (135mm effective focal length), but very tricky to focus it manually, especially for street shooting.
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#34
Shakarpix said:
Am I the only one that is curious about what gear was packed for the trip??
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EOS-1D X
EOS 5D Mark III
PowerShot G15

EF 16-35 f/2.8L II
EF 35 f/1.4L
EF 40 f/2.8 Pancake
EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS
EF 400 f/4 DO IS
EF 1.4 III
EF 2.0 III
Speedlite 600EX-RT

Gitzo GT1541
Markins Q3 Traveller Ballhead

Gura Gear Bataflae 18L
 
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#36
any picture update on your travelling, must be something like samsara

i have a question why i can not see every post of this guy


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#38
I notice the speedlite is bent (i.e. not upright) in the camera bag ... is that ok to transport like that? I ask coz about 2 years ago the technician at the Canon store here told me that it is not supposed to be stored/transported that way and that it should always be transported in the upright position ... is that true? has any of you been transporting your lens that way (as shown in the below pic)? and has it caused any problems to the flash head joints etc?
 

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