European Travels

[Milutiche]

Hi all, im going to be heading to the UK and Europe (from NZ) in about 6 weeks and was looking to get a camera/notebook back pack for day trips and as a cary on bag, also im interested to hear what lenses you would all recomend taking.

Gear so far, EOS 500d, 28-80mm, 55-250mm is, 50mmf1.8 10-22mm, would it be worth taking a tripod
I also currently only have one battery, $70NZ for a second battery or $170NZ for a battery grip.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Jason

[cogliostro]

When i was in europe, i only took 17-40 and 5d2 with me. It works most of the time. But sometimes, i feel i need longer range to take an interesting photos. So if i will go to europe again, I'll bring 2 5d2s and 17-40 and 70-200. Small prime for lowlight is ok too. Be sure to pack light, i read about it and did not really care, and boy it was painful :D

[Mike]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

Your lens lineup looks pretty much spot on. Your 10-22mm lens will probably be the one you'll use the most as there are many great shots to be had around Europe with such a wide lens.

[blueM]

I took my tripod, but for most of our trip we traveled by car so I didn't have to carry it with me all the time. During the days I mostly left the tripod behind in our hotel or car. I used it early mornings or at sundown when I had time on my own (not holding up our group).
If I had to rely on public transportation, trains or whatever, I don't think I would bring a full sized tripod (unless it was one of the few, very light & compact CF models). I would probably look to a small table-top tripod or a bean bag.

[Milutiche]

Thanks all.
I have been looking at one of these http://joby.com/gorillapod/slrzoom/ as I dont realy want to take a full size tripod.

Another question, is it ok to take photos while in flight?

[Mirarch4960]

I was in the London and Paris last summer and IMO you should take your 10-22 (great for taking shots in downtown London and Paris). My least used lens was the 55-250, the most used, was my 18-55 IS. Besides, I truly regret not taking a 24-70 or a 24-105. Lastly, a 35 or 50mm 1.4/1.8 will work wonders also. Don't take the tripod, take a monopod instead. I wish you a great trip.

[Mike]

That SLR Zoom Gorillapod is a good idea, saves on weight etc.

You should be ok taking photos out of the window but I would avoid taking them during take off & landing maybe. (The info always asks for you to nit use electrical equipment during these moments...just in case!)

[pamhilts]

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[cptrios]

By FAR the lens I've used the most in Europe is my Tamron 17-50. Sure, there have been a few times when I've needed more reach (though not many), but having the 2.8 speed is a huge deal, especially when you want shots inside churches/museums/etc.

However, with your 10-22, taking indoor shots shouldn't be a problem...at 10mm you can probably hand-hold decently at 1/15s!