Re: What camera to bring?
If it were me, I'd bring my Pentax 645NII with 55-85 zoom lens and Gitzo G0540 tripod. If I had access to an automobile, I'd include the Toyo 45cf w/ 90, 150, and 300mm lens. The cf works with the same tripod and a lLowepro 450 AW runner will carry it all - including on the airplane.
Thomas
Re: What camera to bring?
I'd take the Saber. I have a Saber and A couple SuperDs also but the Saber is just so much more portable, and decent for people shots in a pinch too.
Re: What camera to bring?
What Hugo, you're not taking the 16x20? ;)
I'd take something that you can hand hold if you need to. A friend of mine moved to Spain recently. He even ran with the bulls. Bullfighting in arenas is popular there too. I doubt you could use a tripod for those things.
Oh and then there are the topless beaches. Better not take a camera there though! ;)
Re: What camera to bring?
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Originally Posted by
tgtaylor
If it were me, I'd bring my Pentax 645NII with 55-85 zoom lens and Gitzo G0540 tripod. If I had access to an automobile, I'd include the Toyo 45cf w/ 90, 150, and 300mm lens. The cf works with the same tripod and a lLowepro 450 AW runner will carry it all - including on the airplane.
Thomas
Correction: It's the 45-85mm AF zoom lens and not the 55-85mm. The lens is a little weighty at 815 grams but the ergonomics of the 645NII compensates. 55-85mm (35-67mm in 35mm) make it perfect for general and street photography. If I were going to concentrate of fast street photography I'd bring my F6 with 35 - 70mm AF Nikkor 2.8D (675 grams). Arca style QR plates make it a snap to switch to tripod shooting when desirable and having both portrait and landscape plates on the Pentax is the way to go.
Thomas
Re: What camera to bring?
Angus,
Are you in Spain right now? We are planning to go Madrid in 10-12 days and I will keep in touch with you via email. Only two days in Madrid so not too much time shooting. Maybe we can have a drink?
Ed,
Yes I am leaning to Saber with a monopod. Graflex Super-D is too heavy.
Thomas,
I don't have a Pentax and have not touched my Hasselblad for years.
Thanks.
Re: What camera to bring?
If you have specific architecture/scenes you want to shoot (as in have a shot list sort of thing), then 5x7 would be great. But if you're just touring around, definitely the Saber. Lugging a tripod plus full LF kit/backpack on public transport etc, is a real drag unless you'll have your own rental car. Also, often as soon as a tripod goes up, so come the security guard types or curious onlookers. Keeping things simple and light is the way to go unless you're on a specific project mission. Have a great trip.
Re: What camera to bring?
Based on the Tibet results, I vote for the Graflex.
5x7 is my favorite format, but I wouldn't take that.
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Originally Posted by
mdarnton
Based on the Tibet results, I vote for the Graflex.
5x7 is my favorite format, but I wouldn't take that.