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Post by jj on Feb 27, 2016 21:41:46 GMT -8
JJ - I was thinking about the Sony a6000. Is battery life a problem when backpacking? What lens does people use on your camera? We bought an extra battery & I'm a nerd so I carry extra battery charge packs. I have not needed the charge pack yet but we haven't taken it on any extended stays. The only lens I have so far is the stock 16-50mm. We plan to get the 55-210 before heading to Enchanted Valley.
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Post by jj on Feb 27, 2016 21:50:17 GMT -8
JJ - I was thinking about the Sony a6000. Is battery life a problem when backpacking? What lens does people use on your camera? This is a picture I took from Hurricane Ridge last Saturday.
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Post by idahobob on Feb 28, 2016 12:20:50 GMT -8
Believe it or not, I've been looking up specs and reviews by backpackers of all of these cameras, thanks!
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Post by Coolkat on Feb 28, 2016 15:47:47 GMT -8
Believe it or not, I've been looking up specs and reviews by backpackers of all of these cameras, thanks! Let us know what you decide on if you don't mind. I'll only be offended if you don't pick my suggestion.
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Post by gcsaylor on Mar 2, 2016 8:13:10 GMT -8
Hello all newbie here and 1st post. Daveb I have a setup similar to you, D600 w/16_35. How are you packing that camera? In the backpack? Separate case? Any input is helpful.
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Post by amaruq on Mar 2, 2016 10:15:37 GMT -8
What lens does people use on your camera? I'm looking at 17/18-Xmm (55ish, 100ish, or even 200ish mm) options for a walkabout lens to keep on the body for the majority of the time (and also to replace the kit lens). Given my camera is APSC (1.6x), I'm also looking at a 10-18mm for some decent wide angle landscape shots. Other than those planned purchases, I have a 24mm, a 50mm, and an 18-55mm kit lens of questionable quality. The 24mm is a pancake that packs easily and 50mm is a classic. I wouldn't bring them all on a trip though.
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Post by tigger on Mar 2, 2016 10:16:38 GMT -8
I can usually get nearly a full week of shooting on a battery. I bring a spare. When temps hit near 0, sometimes I have issues with my battery. In Greenland, I was constantly battling my batteries so I now have a secondary battery pack that will take either dual Canon batteries or AAs so I can continue shooting.
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Post by tigger on Mar 2, 2016 10:19:40 GMT -8
Hello all newbie here and 1st post. Daveb I have a setup similar to you, D600 w/16_35. How are you packing that camera? In the backpack? Separate case? Any input is helpful. I have a camera front pack that I put inside my backpack. It contains my spare lenses, batteries, extra SD cards, etc. I usually have my camera with my primary lens strapped to shoulder strap while hiking, depending on the terrain/weather. When I get to camp, if I want to go out shooting, I use the Front pack so I can swap lenses, clean the lens, etc.
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Post by neneboricua on Mar 2, 2016 11:35:36 GMT -8
JJ - I was thinking about the Sony a6000. Is battery life a problem when backpacking? What lens does people use on your camera? I also use the a6000. Very compact, but very powerful. Not quite a full frame camera, but still a very large sensor. I'm more of a beginner photographer am learning a lot about taking good pictures. I've taken some classes and am reading a couple of books. Need more shooting practice, though. This is the Sony A6000 kit I bought a while back.. If I want to take it backpacking, I either carry it inside the pack itself, or use the Click Elite chest carrier if I want easier access to it. I've had no problems with it. The pictures you can take are pretty stunning, even using some of the automatic modes, but it really comes to life when you learn the ins and outs of the camera. If I'm just wanting to take snapshots, I'll use a Canon Powershot SX700. Nice and compact, but very good zoom and pretty good optical quality.
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Post by fajitas on Mar 2, 2016 11:36:38 GMT -8
I carry a Canon 6D with usually a 17-40 f4 L, and a 70-200 f4 L. The L series have water resistant gaskets, and are shock resistant, and dustproof, and the 6D is water resistant as well, the f4 is considerably lighter than the f2.8 versions of these lenses, and with the full frame of the 6D I can crop closer, and shoot in very low light while keeping quality pictures. I've shot standing in the rain with this combo and years later this gear works flawlessly.
This gear is not light, and most certainly not cheap, but my main reason for doing camping/hiking/exploring is to enjoy the art of photography combined with a love of outdoors. Minimalist, it is not, but the size and weight are irrelevant, as I enjoy the amazing pictures and consider this item mandatory, so other items will be sacrificed to keep this in the bag. As for weight, it's about 5 lbs for it all, but I'm 235 and 6', plenty of fat, but plenty strong enough to just deal with the extra weight. It's an essential for me, as it's the main reason I'm normally going out there to begin with. There's so many awesome things in nature to see!
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Post by daveb on Mar 2, 2016 12:39:56 GMT -8
Daveb I have a setup similar to you, D600 w/16_35. How are you packing that camera? In the backpack? Separate case? Any input is helpful. I carry it like an idiot with only a BlackRapid RS Sport strap. That is about to change though, I'm purchasing the nikkor 28-300 before we head back up to the tetons this year but I will still be packing the 16-35 considering the spectacular views. I'm leaving the 70-200 with 1.4 teleconverter at home this round. Just to much to carry. I'm working out how I'll carry it this year, over the shoulder is just to much and considering this will be the first year for us to hike multi day it's time for a better solution. I'll most likely keep it in the pack unless I can hook it to the belt some how. If I can get things ironed out I'll let you know what I come up with.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Mar 2, 2016 12:55:13 GMT -8
Daveb I have a setup similar to you, D600 w/16_35. How are you packing that camera? In the backpack? Separate case? Any input is helpful. I carry it like an idiot with only a BlackRapid RS Sport strap. That is about to change though, I'm purchasing the nikkor 28-300 before we head back up to the tetons this year but I will still be packing the 16-35 considering the spectacular views. I'm leaving the 70-200 with 1.4 teleconverter at home this round. Just to much to carry. I'm working out how I'll carry it this year, over the shoulder is just to much and considering this will be the first year for us to hike multi day it's time for a better solution. I'll most likely keep it in the pack unless I can hook it to the belt some how. If I can get things ironed out I'll let you know what I come up with. Look at your pack harness and see if it's got some D-rings or other attachment points on the shoulder straps? If it does then like mine you can use OpTech USA straps and adapters to hang the camera directly off your pack harness (better weight distribution) and otherwise use any of their wrist or shoulder straps. I have their short leads on my camera lugs then I swap compatible wrist and shoulder straps onto them. I've webbing with the same fastloc connectors on my pack harness for when I'm in the pack and want the camera right there for the grab shots. When I feel the need to control the bounce and keep my hands free I just pin it under my sternum strap. optechusa.com/straps.htmlPlan "B", though not ideal, is have your hang strap be one long strap that you loop through your pack's carry loop up high on the lid. The longer length adds the possibility of sway but it still transfers the weight to the pack structure. Which is a nice thing with multi-pound SLR/dSLR setups.
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Post by idahobob on Mar 2, 2016 21:00:43 GMT -8
I got the Sony a6000, with the 18-50 kit lens and a 55-210. Haven't received it yet. It weighs about a pound. I've very good things about it plus some bad things. I'll just have to try it out.
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Post by Coolkat on Mar 3, 2016 6:17:09 GMT -8
Ok.. now I'm thoroughly offended since you didn't pick my camera suggestion. Ok.. maybe not. I hope you like your new camera. Someday I'll be upgrading to something I have more control over.
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Post by jj on Mar 3, 2016 6:22:01 GMT -8
Congrats! Hope you enjoy the new camera!
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