Luray Caverns Advice

jbrackjr · 30th of April 2012 (Mon)

I am going to Luray Caverns for the first time. They recommend and allow flash photography according to their website. However, I don't have an external flash available and I don't believe my flash built in on the 60D will be of any value.

The lens that I have are the 35F2, 50F1.8MK1, 10-22F3.5-4.5 & 18-200F3.5-4.5. Is it possible to shoot decent photos with out the use of external flash? Or should I just leave the camera in the car?

I will eventually get a 580EX II but not for another month or so.

I do have a tripod (not sure that would be allowed on the tour) but no monopod (yet).

sparker1 · 30th of April 2012 (Mon)

The tripod is the key. While I've never been in Luray Caverns, I have been in many others and never use a flash. Most allow tripods, but some don't. Your 10-22 mm is likely the best lens choice.

jbrackjr · 30th of April 2012 (Mon)

Good to hear, thanks! I will bring the tripod.

30th of April 2012 (Mon)	#1
jbrackjr Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 252	Luray Caverns Advice I am going to Luray Caverns for the first time. They recommend and allow flash photography according to their website. However, I don't have an external flash available and I don't believe my flash built in on the 60D will be of any value. The lens that I have are the 35F2, 50F1.8MK1, 10-22F3.5-4.5 & 18-200F3.5-4.5. Is it possible to shoot decent photos with out the use of external flash? Or should I just leave the camera in the car? I will eventually get a 580EX II but not for another month or so. I do have a tripod (not sure that would be allowed on the tour) but no monopod (yet).

30th of April 2012 (Mon)	#2
sparker1 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seminole, Fl Posts: 28,511	Re: Luray Caverns Advice The tripod is the key. While I've never been in Luray Caverns, I have been in many others and never use a flash. Most allow tripods, but some don't. Your 10-22 mm is likely the best lens choice. __________________ Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1) 7D, 50D, 300D, EF-S 10-22 mm, EF-S 18-55 mm kit lens, EF 24-105 L IS, EF 50 mm 1.8, Sigma 150-500mm (Bigmos)

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jbrackjr Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 252	Re: Luray Caverns Advice Good to hear, thanks! I will bring the tripod.

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