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Equipment & Techniques => Cameras, Lenses and Shooting gear => Topic started by: Jarrod268 on June 05, 2011, 08:47:51 am

Title: Upcoming trip, what more do I need?
Post by: Jarrod268 on June 05, 2011, 08:47:51 am
Hi all -
I am new to the forum and new to photography. I will admit its a hobby but I have the character trait of being a perfectionist with things I'm passionate about.

I have an upcoming trip to Wyoming next month and wondering what else do I need to take with me?

I'm currently shooting a Nikon D90 and Tokina 12-24 for most of my landscapes. I have a 70-300VR for reach and a 50 f/1.8 for when the need arises.

Neutral density filters and holders - P size
1 stop hard
2 stop soft
3 stop soft
3 stop soft reverse

Solid ND filter
6 stop

Also have a CPL and I'm set with a tripod/head as well.

Is there anything you guys can think of that would be beneficial to a newbie like me?
Title: Re: Upcoming trip, what more do I need?
Post by: feppe on June 05, 2011, 10:17:52 am
- Extra battery or two depending on how much you shoot and availability of electricity
- Good camera bag with rain cover
- Gray balance card or ColorChecker Passport if you wanna get fancy
- Good camera strap
- Good tripod bag/strap
- Lens hood for at least the wide angle zoom
- Flash might be useful
- Extra memory cards
- and perhaps most importantly, backup-capable portable HDD with card reader (Hyperdrive etc.), or a laptop with a card reader. You really don't want to travel with all your precious photos in one place, with no backup.
Title: Re: Upcoming trip, what more do I need?
Post by: bill t. on June 05, 2011, 05:22:15 pm
Don't forget to tuck in a couple large plastic trash bags.  Can be very welcome if you ever get caught in a sudden downpour or a dust cloud, just jam in all your gear until it's over.  Especially welcome for tripod users, I also carry a small bungee cord to close the bag just under the camera head.  And one of those folded up plastic raincoats for yourself.  Maybe also a Voodoo charm so you don't get hit by lightning.
Title: Re: Upcoming trip, what more do I need?
Post by: feppe on June 05, 2011, 05:27:42 pm
Quote from: bill t. on June 05, 2011, 05:22:15 pm
Don't forget to tuck in a couple large plastic trash bags.  Can be very welcome if you ever get caught in a sudden downpour or a dust cloud, just jam in all your gear until it's over.  Especially welcome for tripod users, I also carry a small bungee cord to close the bag just under the camera head.  And one of those folded up plastic raincoats for yourself.  Maybe also a Voodoo charm so you don't get hit by lightning.

Sudden downpours? Dust clouds? Lightning? I've never been to Wyoming but it sounds like scene from a disaster movie :P
Title: Re: Upcoming trip, what more do I need?
Post by: leuallen on June 05, 2011, 07:35:05 pm
Small LED flashlight. Remote release. Bubble level. Sharp pocket knife of the Buck type. I am constantly using these things.

Larry
Title: Re: Upcoming trip, what more do I need?
Post by: bill t. on June 05, 2011, 09:40:09 pm
Have been glad to have a small roll of tape.  Make that a red LED flashlight so you don't blind yourself at night.  A small bottle of insect repellant, put it in a secondary plastic bag in case it leaks, you can seriously regret not having this stuff if you have to stay in one spot for a while.  And a lens poofer for dust.