Carry less Kit

[jd_D60]

ok I'm on hols to Flloride in a couple of weeks and as a Family holiday with 2 small children I've been given instructions that we are not packing a case full of camera gear so the D60 & 10D stay at home and I thought why not buy a Pro 1 (second hand) .

Now I know its not a DSLR but my G3 is pretty poor at focus, so much so the moments usually gone buy the time the things woken up.

So the question - Any of you DSLR users use the Pro 1 as well and any experiences to share.

[Vita Rara]

I think I'd take the 10D and a reasonable walk around lens. Unless of course that would constitue "a case full of camera gear."

Mark

[Deckyon]

I will second this. If you have a decent zoom lens (24-70mm or the like) then take the 10D and that lens.

I have the pro1, but would not take it over either of the other 2 cameras I have.

[tpinchback]

You will be dissapointed with the pro 1 unless you are taking all outdoor photos. The 10d will only add a few pounds to the load and will be well worth it.

Save your $700 and put it towards a new lens.

[Vita Rara]

Save your $700 and put it towards a new lens.

That's what I was thinking. If you don't have what you would consider a good walk around lens, use the money you'd buy the Pro 1 with and get one.

If this was me I'd get the 17-40 f/4 L or the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 with that money. But in reality I'd just take the 300D and my 28mm and 50mm lenses. :)

Mark

[malla1962]

im going back to florida in 6 months and im taking the lot with me,lets face it
you dont need loads of clothes when you get there and if you do buy some.put your foot down and take the lot :lol: