Zuikoholics,
I will be visiting the San Diego Zoo for the first time in early June on a
family vacation. We will have only one day there and I am looking for some
general advice.
For example; does the zoo restrict tripods? What are the transportation options
in the zoo? Would you expect 400 mm (200 f4 + 2X-A or Vivitar Macro TC) to be
enough at the long end based on the zoo's configuration?
I am trying to pare down my equipment list to prevent dislocations of arms and
shoulders. ("Mom, why do I have to carry Dad's camera bag?!")
I should mention; after San Diego and Disneyland we will pick up a rental car
and drive to Seattle. It has been 25 years since I drove the coast route; does
anyone have any favorite spots for bed and breakfasts or sections of the coast
route to avoid.
I realize I haven't been too specific about my photographic goals beyond the
obvious zoo portraits. That is because I am really looking for logistical
advice to help me plan.
Obligatory Olympus content: I picked up a 2X-A in Anchorage recently ($80) and
I haven't had a chance to compare it with my Vivitar Macro TC. Has anyone used
both? By the way, this 2X-A is an early one, it is marked for both 135s, the
100 f2.8, and both 200s; and for those who are keeping track it is definitely
multicoated. Clive, do you want to start a thread on 2X-A serial numbers? ;)
This is too long already, so thanks in advance.
Bob
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