Suggestions for equipment on a Cruise

dave_borg98 · 26th of July 2006 (Wed)

I am going to be going on a cruise for my honeymoon in Oct. and would like to get some input from anyone that may have taken equipment on a cruise before. I have never been on one before, so that is why I am asking. We will be going to Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Cozumel. I am sure there will be some great shots for photos. Thanks

What are some things that I need to bring for sure?

What should I not bring?

Should I just bring a basic lens and all the CF Cards I can get? or should I bring the kit lens and then my 70-300?

staciecd · 26th of July 2006 (Wed)

I took that cruise! RC, right? Alot will depend on what excursions you will take. Cozumel is my favorite stop, but also make sure that you visit the Dunn River Falls. I would take a waterproof bag for most excursions. There will be many picture taking ops, so yes, a good number of cards or a way to download pics off of the cards is helpful. And in case of rough seas, some sort of seasickness medicine is helpful!

crn3371 · 26th of July 2006 (Wed)

You don't have all that big of a kit. I'd bring it all. The kit lens will fill your wide angle needs, the 50 would be nice for available light shots, flash is always useful, and the 70-300 will help extend the meager 55mm reach from the kit lens.

Skip Souza · 26th of July 2006 (Wed)

I would bring your whole kit and all the memory I could get my hands on (I tend to shoot a lot). If I had to leave something behind it would be the 50mm because you already have that covered but it is so small, what the heck.
Have tons of fun and be sure to share when you return.

tim · 26th of July 2006 (Wed)

1) Sun tan lotion.
2) A hat.
3) Swimming costumes.
4) Activities to help keep you amused.
...
55) A small point and shoot camera you're not afraid to show in public.
56) One camera, one wide angle lens, one normal or fast lens, one flash, battery charger, some CF.

Remember what the point of the trip is

dave_borg98 · 26th of July 2006 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by tim

1) Sun tan lotion.
2) A hat.
3) Swimming costumes.
4) Activities to help keep you amused.
...
55) A small point and shoot camera you're not afraid to show in public.
56) One camera, one wide angle lens, one normal or fast lens, one flash, battery charger, some CF.

Remember what the point of the trip is

LOL. I don't think I could forget why we are there.

Any suggestions on the waterproof bag? Thanks for all the suggestions. Maybe I am just overthinking this some.

tim · 26th of July 2006 (Wed)

What do you need a waterproof bag for? Are you on a cabin or swimming behind the boat?!

I use a lowepro backpack, because it doesn't look like a camera bag.

dave_borg98 · 26th of July 2006 (Wed)

Once again, probably not thinking things all the way through. If there is going to be water close, I will leave it in the cabin. I am really not wanting to swin behind or stay under the boat.

Thanks for the replies.

BillMarks · 28th of July 2006 (Fri)

Don't forget a boat...

SimonG · 28th of July 2006 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by dave_borg98

I am going to be going on a cruise for my honeymoon...

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim

1) Sun tan lotion.
2) A hat.
3) Swimming costumes. ...

They're gonna be outside?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim

... Remember what the point of the trip is ...

liza · 28th of July 2006 (Fri)

I would think that taking pictures would be the last thing you'd think of on your honeymoon.

tim · 28th of July 2006 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by liza

I would think that taking pictures would be the last thing you'd think of on your honeymoon.

Depends what the pictures are of!

Skip Souza · 28th of July 2006 (Fri)

Gotta get some rest sometime

liza · 29th of July 2006 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by tim

Depends what the pictures are of!

You've got a point there. In that case, take a sturdy tripod and a remote release!

dave_borg98 · 29th of July 2006 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by liza

You've got a point there. In that case, take a sturdy tripod and a remote release!

That is a must.

I figure there will be some decent photo ops when we go on land. There will not be much time for photos when we are on the boat.

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dave_borg98 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 301 IMAGE EDITING OK	Suggestions for equipment on a Cruise I am going to be going on a cruise for my honeymoon in Oct. and would like to get some input from anyone that may have taken equipment on a cruise before. I have never been on one before, so that is why I am asking. We will be going to Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Cozumel. I am sure there will be some great shots for photos. Thanks What are some things that I need to bring for sure? What should I not bring? Should I just bring a basic lens and all the CF Cards I can get? or should I bring the kit lens and then my 70-300? __________________ The world just does not fit conveniently into the format of a 35mm camera. ~W. Eugene Smith --My Gear List--

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staciecd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,383 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Suggestions for equipment on a Cruise I took that cruise! RC, right? Alot will depend on what excursions you will take. Cozumel is my favorite stop, but also make sure that you visit the Dunn River Falls. I would take a waterproof bag for most excursions. There will be many picture taking ops, so yes, a good number of cards or a way to download pics off of the cards is helpful. And in case of rough seas, some sort of seasickness medicine is helpful! __________________ -------------------------------------------- Digital Rebel XT 350 \| Kit Lens, 50mm f/1.8 II, 17-40mm L, 70-200mm f4 L, 70-200mm f2.8 IS, 15mm Fisheye Speedlight 580EX II, 2 PocketWizard Plus II Stacie's Portfolio Updated Feb 2008 \| Stacie on Flickr --------------------------------------------

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crn3371 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 7,199	Re: Suggestions for equipment on a Cruise You don't have all that big of a kit. I'd bring it all. The kit lens will fill your wide angle needs, the 50 would be nice for available light shots, flash is always useful, and the 70-300 will help extend the meager 55mm reach from the kit lens.

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Skip Souza Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Left Coast in the Land of Fruits and Nuts Posts: 24,248 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Suggestions for equipment on a Cruise I would bring your whole kit and all the memory I could get my hands on (I tend to shoot a lot). If I had to leave something behind it would be the 50mm because you already have that covered but it is so small, what the heck. Have tons of fun and be sure to share when you return. __________________ Canon Pro1 and Colt .380 are always with me. If you don't have it when you need it, you can't shoot it. That which does not kill me ~~ Should Run. كافر‎ 5DMkII, 7D, 70-300L IS, 24-105L, 100-400L *"PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED."* For Sale: ASUS Netbook

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tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 48,032 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Suggestions for equipment on a Cruise 1) Sun tan lotion. 2) A hat. 3) Swimming costumes. 4) Activities to help keep you amused. ... 55) A small point and shoot camera you're not afraid to show in public. 56) One camera, one wide angle lens, one normal or fast lens, one flash, battery charger, some CF. Remember what the point of the trip is __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

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BillMarks Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 525	Re: Suggestions for equipment on a Cruise Don't forget a boat...

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liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: Suggestions for equipment on a Cruise I would think that taking pictures would be the last thing you'd think of on your honeymoon.

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