Congratulations. You'll have a ball.
When I was in Florence last spring, photos were not permitted in most
museums. Churches were OK with photography but did not permit a flash.
There was always some sort of sign at the door giving the rules for that
location. I spent most of my time with a 35 f2.8 on my OM2s. In churches,
I would shut off the winder and used the fastest film I could find. 1600
speed Fuji print film did OK for me.
If I were going back tomorrow (I wish) I would take my OM2s, winder 1, 35
f2.8, 37-70 f4, a flash where permitted, and a compact point and shoot as a
backup.
Italy has so many beautiful sights. It's hard to put down one's camera long
enough to enjoy the trip.
Ciao...
Jim
From: Jim Couch <jamesbcouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Jim is going to Italy! What do I need?
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 22:45:02 -0800
I have been invited to go to Italy with a friend (who is the owner of
one of the companies I do business with) at the beginning of April. We
will be spending nine days cycling in the mornings and playing tourist
in the afternoons. The way the trip is going to work is that we will be
spending three days in Ronta (near Borgo San Lorenzo 30K N of Florence),
three days in Cortona (in Tuscany), and two days in Massima Marittima
(in southern Tuscany) and a day touristing in Arezzo. As this is my
first trip to Italy I am very excited. I also have some questions. I am
hoping that list members who have been can give me some advice.
1. I want to be able to take photos inside of the museums,
cathedrals, ect. What I need to know is how fast a film and lens I will
need inside these buildings. How good (or bad) in general is the
lighting.
2. Will I be allowed to use a tripod or monopod in most of these
places? I am assuming flashes are usually not permitted.
3. What kinds of lighting are used for the artwork, particularly
paintings and frescoes. Should I bring some tungsten films, or will
daylight films suffice. I will be shooting slide film (specific films to
yet be determined after I complete some testing) and B&W.
4. Any other tips, advice or issues related to photography in Italy
that anyone has?
Feel free to reply to me off list jamesbcouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx if you feel
your comments would not be of general interest to other list members.
Thanks for all your help,
Jim Couch
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