Walt,
If you think the kit is too big, hand me your kit and ticket and I'll take
care of it!
If you are willing to lug it, I can't imagine you would need anything else.
Maybe a T32. You never know.... In reality, you will still have to make
decisions about what to take on any excursions. That will be the hard part.
I know as soon as I leave an item behind, I need it. But being creative is
an integral part of photography, so take your best cut at it and take your
best shot. Considering the quality of photos I've seen of yours, I'm sure
you'll make the right decisions. Only you know what you do with the
lens/body combinations and how well you travel with it. Hope you enjoy it,
and looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labor. Above all, have fun!
Mickey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Walt Wayman" <hiwayman@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 2:54 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] De plan! De plan!
Some of you may be getting tired of my ruminations about what to
take on the Alaska trip later this year, but others (some of whom
are blatant, shameless enablers) have been helpful, even if their
expensive suggestions have not been adopted, because still they
excite the lazy grey matter and make me consider the options.
Since it appears the interchangeable lens Olympus digital camera
won't be available soon, I have decided to skip both the E-10 and
the E-20 and, as several suggested, take some REAL OM camera gear
(which, presumably, I already know how to use). I'll be taking
the little C-2000Z digital, mostly for the wife's use (after all,
it IS her camera) and for those occasions when flash might be
called for, like shots on the boat -- excuse me -- the ship with
the friends we'll be cruising with. An OM flash is way down the
list.
My intent is to go as lightly-burdened as possible, consistent
with still having enough gear so that I don't feel totally ill-
equipped and unprepared. With that thought in mind, these are my
present intentions, subject to daily change for the next few
months:
Definitely taking:
OM-4Ti, MD2
OM-3, MD2
19-35/3.5-4.5 Phoenix
35-105/3.5.-4.5 Zuiko
50/1.4 Zuiko
180/2.8 Zuiko
1.4X-A teleconverter
Cullmann travel tripod
Stoney Point hiking stick/monopod (weighs 9 1/2 oz.)
M.15V charger
18 36-exp. Fujichrome Provia 100F
6 36-exp. Fujichrome Provia 400F
Cable release, a few filters, spare 357s, etc.
Copy of FAA regulations RE hand inspection of film
Probably taking:
OM-1n or OM-4 (haven't decided which yet)
21/2 Zuiko
100/2 Zuiko
Maybe taking:
300/4.5 Zuiko
F280 flash
Would like to take:
Everything
I am receptive to critical analysis, suggestions, idle thoughts,
gifts of more suitable equipment, or, in lieu of the equipment,
cash. This will be a first for me, so I need all the advice I can
get. The couple we'll be traveling with have done this a couple
of times before, but they're not photographers, so they don't know
diddly about what I need to take.
Walt Wayman
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