Travelling Newbie calls for advice

[LittleG.]

Well at my time of life you'd all be forgiven for assuming I've travelled the length and breadth of the world several times. Sadly though I never had the opportunity before now. :cry:

I am travelling from the UK to Crete in a couple of weeks or so, and I haven't got a clue about what things I need to think about re my canon kit. I only possess prime lenses [kit listed in sig], two of which are fairly heavy, and with tripod and D60 body I am assuming I will need to watch the weight of my hand luggage [restricted to 11lbs I think].

Does anybody have any advice for me re packing [I only have small individual Lowepro cases at the mo], what to take or what could be left behind, insurance or anything else I need to consider?

I am only planning to take a few scenics, but perhaps some lowlight ones.

Cheers.

[Vita Rara]

Canon EOS D60
EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
EF 35mm f2.0 USM
EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye USM
IMXZ Microscope Zoom x10 - x40

I did a long trip by motorcycle in July with my girl friend. So, space was at a premium. Which it sound like is the case with you. We took my 300D and 620 bodies, EF-S 18-55, 28 f/2.8, 50 f/1.8 II, and 70-210 f/4.

The 18-55 was used once, and promptly forgotten about and eventually packed in an innaccesibly spot. The 28 and 50 lenses were great for landscape stuff. (Especially the 28mm on the FF 620 with Velvia slide film. Yummy stuff.) The 70-210 came in handy a few times when you wanted to reach out, but in general it didn't see a lot of usage.

If I was in your place I'd take the 15mm and 35mm. I'd also take one of the 100 or 200 depending on your preference. The 15 and 35 will do nicely for scenic shots. The 35mm f/2.0 should be fast enough for low light situations.

Mark

[Jon]

I'd be inclined to leave the fisheye behind. It gives you, what, 130 degrees FOV? Next consideration might be to leave the 100 macro in favour of a close-up lens if macro's really important. Or else carry the camera & macro outside your carry-on bag. That might sneak it past weight restrictions. As for bags, I'm a Domke fan, but I doubt they're readily available in the UK. Billingham bags are pretty comparable in construction and features AFAIK.

[LittleG.]

Thanks for your help guys. I am thinking of purchasing a Billingham bag from Jessops [UK] at £129.99. Here's the spec:
http://www.billingham.co.uk/prodbuy.asp?id=61

Does anyone know of anywhere that sells them cheaper in the UK?