Hi Wayne:
I haven't been to Bolivia, but if its like Ecuador, then you really would
benefit from the 21mm Zuiko- in the cramped conditions of markets and the
need for disgression, you can even shoot from the hip with the camera
hanging from your shoulder, since many of the natives are small in stature
and displays are low to the ground even the perspective is ok. Have a great
trip.
Gord
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Culberson" <waynecul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM sure right/also kit advice
>
> > > >......Gee, all this in just a few day how nice.
> > > >
> > > Actually Dan has a point. When i connect my BS meter to the digest it
> > > has been pegged off the chart lately. Mind you i don't mind a bit of
OT
> > > and participate myself. But the OM content has been pretty sparse of
> > > late or perhaps it gets buried in the chafe of the digest. Does this
> > > mean we aren't out taking pictures? Or maybe interest in OM is on the
> > wane.
> > >
> > > Mike
>
> I am in agreement with you Mike. It seems the OT chatter and one line
quips
> and replies has almost totally dominated the list lately. Maybe it is the
> holiday season, or just a passing thing. But I was also wondering if the
> interest in OM things is starting to fade.
>
> Wayne
>
> Perhaps on topic: It looks as if I have to put together a kit for a trip
to
> Bolivia next month. Things to consider include: need to keep the total kit
> light, lighting problems because of high altitude (above 12,000 feet)
> photography and extreme daytime shadows, problem of petty theft, trying
to
> get good flash pics (12 hours of darkness at the equator) in unfamiliar
> conditions like in buildings made of all brown mud blocks, discreet
> photography in the markets and cities, getting film through all those
> airport scanners, travelling in extreme dust conditions.
>
> Some of the stuff I have to chose from: OM1n, OM2s, OM10, OMPC, OM2000,
some
> RC's, Oly Epic 2.8, Trip35, Yash*c* GSN, C5050. For lenses: Samyang 18-28,
> then 28, 35, 50, 100, 135, 200, Viv.28-80 , Tokina ATX 28-85, Viv
> 28-85/2.8-3.8 (too heavy?), Kiron 80-200, doublers 1.5 &2x, flashes such
as
> t20, t32, and of course filters and assorted other things.
>
> Here is what I'm thinking right now: OM2s with 28, 35 and 50mm, and 2 or 3
> 49mm filters 81a and polarizer, Olympus RC, Olympus Epic w2.8, Olympus S20
> flash for the RC, and t32 for the OM2s. Elitechrome 100 EC film only,
> Kodachrome 64 is staying home this time. Maybe some print film of some
sort.
>
> Questioning the C5050. If it goes, something else has to stay home.
>
> No tripods.
>
> What is a possibility: Switching the OM2s for either the 1n or the PC.
> Taking a short zoom like 28-85, and leaving some primes at home.
>
> Stuff I would like but don't have: 1. Wide prime, such as Viv. 17 or 19mm
or
> Z. 21mm. The 18-28 is too heavy for this trip. 2. Maybe a XA.
> 3. Your opinions.
>
> Wayne
>
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