ENGLAND TRIP IN two weeks, WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING EXTRA

[chadaw]

I am going to London and South Hampton. I have a Canon Digital Rebel and need to know what I need to bring with me. I heard adapters aren't worth much so to just bring extra batteries. I will of course be flying so what do I need to do to protect my gear? My first flight.

Thanks.

[MarkK0120]

Your battery charger should work in England on the 220 outlets -- just read the fine print on the back to make sure. All you will need is a small plug adapter to make the US plug fit into their outlet -- these can be had for around $10. You do not need a "converter", which actually changes the current to 110. These are more expensive, around $40-50.

Have a great trip!

[wintoid]

It's meant to be pretty wet here for the next week or so at least, so bring weatherproofing! I know it's obvious, but I'm just saying...

[petiot]

An unmbrella, a good rain coat. you can leave your sun glasses home. ;)

[chris clements]

Nylon stockings and chewing gum, to barter with the natives. Don't tip the barman in the pub, and ask for the bill at the end of the meal, not the check.

You will need a dictionary. Many words have completely different, sometimes opposite, meanings. For instance: pavement, presently, momentarily, fag and (most importantly), fanny. Ask for the loo, not the bathroom.

'Rebel' and 'Elan' have no meanng at all here - they're all just Eos'.

We're quite friendly, as long as you remember that the two world wars started in 1914 and 1939 and that Eroll Flynn didn't liberate Burma single-handed. If we're over 50, we'll all have seen the Beatles in the Cavern Club in 1962, and can sell you a John Lennon autograph obtained at the time.

Enjoy the trip - wear Gore-Tex at all times

[HKdom]

petiot Posted: 13 Sep 2004 07:12 Post subject:

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An unmbrella, a good rain coat. you can leave your sun glasses home.


I was going to say the same! :lol:

[Morden]

An unmbrella, a good rain coat. you can leave your sun glasses home. ;)

Agreed; bring an umbrella! :roll:

[yallcome]

nt

[sGu]

umbrella, mmm, raincoat would be better if you plan to shoot in wet conditions, it also depends where you going in England, at the moment, it's sunny in Manchester :shock: which you rarely get, so bare that in mind, south England tend to have more sunny days than rain.

Welcome to England! :D

[Morden]

Actually, an inflatable dinghy might be useful, or maybe a small submarine. :D

[chris clements]

Chad : you need to know that the last two responses come from outlying parts of England that best equate to North Dakota (Manchester and Cumbria).
Southampton is down here in the sunny south - think Florida without the alligators or tornados.

I hate stereotypes. Will you be bringing your weatherproof banjo with you?

[Cadwell]

Southampton is down here in the sunny south - think Florida without the alligators or tornados.



"Sunny south" ROFLMAO.... you don't work for the tourist board by any chance, do you? :lol:

[arumdevil]

Chad : you need to know that the last two responses come from outlying parts of England that best equate to North Dakota (Manchester and Cumbria).
Southampton is down here in the sunny south - think Florida without the alligators or tornados.?

this guy must be on drugs :shock:

[chadaw]

How do you guys fair with red headed rednecks? Might be important to my life.

When you say Gallon baggies, do you mean to put over the camera as I am shooting, or will I need some expensive suit body for the camera?

I should be in London for the first week (sept 23-30ish) and then the next week in Southampton.

[samdring]

When you say Gallon baggies, do you mean to put over the camera as I am shooting, or will I need some expensive suit body for the camera?

No, London beer is a tad heavy on the hops and public conveniences phew and far between

[neil_r]

We look forward to seeing you put pleeeeese it's Southampton, honestly.

oh and pack a sense of humour, we like that.

N

[Cadwell]

Oh yeah... and if someone tries to sell you a bridge, remember that the one that looks like a castle and opens and closes is "Tower Bridge" not "London Bridge" OK ;)

[neil_r]

All English brothels have a blue light outside.

N

[Andy_T]

Nylon stockings and chewing gum, to barter with the natives.

Maybe some B+H Canon L lenses might do a better job here, given price levels in Europe and especially the UK :lol:

Best regards,
Andy

[sGu]

brilliant idea, pack load of canon gear then you can make enough profit to cover entire trip!

just don't get mugged ... :roll:

[Cadenza]

If you need a flashlight, you have to ask for a torch. If you
actually need a torch, I'm not sure what you'd have to ask for.
Otherwise, they speak excellent English in Britain. Take
lots of British pounds, UK is an expensive country.

[Chazs]

Always have a spare battery and a few extra memory cards. I did a solo trip to Europe in May and also took along my digital S40 point-and-shoot. It was so nice to whip out the small camera in various situations. Also, I handed the P-and-S to "locals" to take my "I was here" pictures. They're more likely to volunteer a shot when handed a simpler camera.

Also, be sure to have your entire body off the crosswalks when the lights change. Easy to lose a foot to a zealous taxicab. :)

[leehal]

At least you are safe when the pedestrian crossing is green, no cars turning through red lights in blighty. :D

[JoeTampa]

Yeah, and everything costs almost double the price in US dollars due to the exchange rate. OUCH!

BTW, we have HURRICANES in Florida. Rarely tornados. :)

[chris.bailey]

Nylon stockings and chewing gum, to barter with the natives. Don't tip the barman in the pub, and ask for the bill at the end of the meal, not the check.

You will need a dictionary. Many words have completely different, sometimes opposite, meanings. For instance: pavement, presently, momentarily, fag and (most importantly), fanny. Ask for the loo, not the bathroom.

'Rebel' and 'Elan' have no meanng at all here - they're all just Eos'.

We're quite friendly, as long as you remember that the two world wars started in 1914 and 1939 and that Eroll Flynn didn't liberate Burma single-handed. If we're over 50, we'll all have seen the Beatles in the Cavern Club in 1962, and can sell you a John Lennon autograph obtained at the time.

Enjoy the trip - wear Gore-Tex at all times

:lol: :lol: Brilliant and not far off the truth. To add a few -

Swot up on sarcasm as we Brits are big on it as a means of humour (humor?). Its something that in my experience is local and lost on most other nationalities.

Going large in a UK MacDonalds gets you the US equivalent of a Kids Happy Meal portion. No free refills and dont expect anyone anywhere to say hello, goodbye, thankyou or have a nice day.

Be prepared for a long wait at immigration, no reason for it but we are getting our own back for the time you keep us waiting at JFK.

[JoeTampa]

Don't discuss how you put your spare batteries in a fanny pack - "fanny" has a meaning that relates to the opposite side of the female anatomy. :) Stick to "waist pack:. Your pants are worn under your trousers - pants are underwear, trousers are pants! Don't mention that you're going upstairs to change your pants, folks will think you almost broke some L glass and suffered the inevitable result.

[Chazs]

Don't mention that you're going upstairs to change your pants, folks will think you almost broke some L glass and suffered the inevitable result.

:D :P :D :o :D :D Too funny!!

[evilenglishman]

bring stout shoes, whitewash and a sturdy coat in case of atomic attack.

no, really. thats what people were told would protect them in 1963 :lol:

[Mark Kemp]

As soon as you get to London buy a street map - They are usually called A to Z maps.

I used to live in London and you have to give directions to lost tourists two or three times a day.

Also England is a real country, it wasn't put here as a tourist attraction by Walt Disney :D

[chris.bailey]

bring stout shoes, whitewash and a sturdy coat in case of atomic attack.

no, really. thats what people were told would protect them in 1963 :lol:

You mean it doesn't?? :lol:

[psk4363]

As Gu says bring some Canon gear - give me a 1D Mk 2 and I will give you a personal tour of anywhere you want to go. With a police escort if necessary (i.e. me!) - my God I am a tart!

Barry

[chadaw]

FOR YOUR INFO :) I WOULD NEVER REFER TO A FANNY PACK! I don't even think I would use one. No offense but um fanny pack is too pansy for me lol.

Don't discuss how you put your spare batteries in a fanny pack - "fanny" has a meaning that relates to the opposite side of the female anatomy. :) Stick to "waist pack:. Your pants are worn under your trousers - pants are underwear, trousers are pants! Don't mention that you're going upstairs to change your pants, folks will think you almost broke some L glass and suffered the inevitable result.

[moocher]

Don,t expect to turn on the tv and see

1/ Benny Hill ( Dead )

2/ Monty Py-thon ( as u lot call it ) its actually one syllable(?)!!!

I was once asked by a cab driver in boston ( US, you see cause we have a boston here !! Surely not i hear you say ) i quote " Do you guys have washing machines in AUSTRALIA !!! I mean, why do u think we sound australian, don,t you know were romford is !! washing machines , i said , we have satellite dishes on our motors pal " REALLY ??? "