The 36th Random TPBM Chat and Domke Road Show Thread

Miniflash wrote in post #10038435
Wow do I feel good havent tripped like that since I was a teen

Ecstasy does that to you

okay...so watching the travel channel, I've discovered that it's predominately a food channel. Which isn't so helpful when one isn't supposed to be eating bad stuff

HOWEVER when I go to the coast, I'm eating bad. Just sayin'

LOL Lisa

Permagrin wrote in post #10038543
HOWEVER when I go to the coast, I'm eating bad. Just sayin'

I can totally understand, Lisa...I've always eaten bad, and I've always lived on a coast...

Harm great photos , the guy in the tutu cracked me up

gjl711 wrote in post #10037911
Getting hit with a flaming marshmallow could really hurt.

Harm wrote in post #10038484
Ecstasy does that to you

Um I was thinking more like Sharpies and model glue:p

Harm wrote in post #10038587
I can totally understand, Lisa...I've always eaten bad, and I've always lived on a coast...

LOL!! See they have my favorite Mediterranean restaurant there. I have to go. Most of the stuff that I eat is okay though (hummus, baba ganouj, lamb) but the flatbread I'm not supposed to have. But there's this donut place (the best ever) in Reedsport that just has to be stopped at...that's where I'm going down.

Permagrin wrote in post #10038629
LOL!! See they have my favorite Mediterranean restaurant there. I have to go. Most of the stuff that I eat is okay though (hummus, baba ganouj, lamb) but the flatbread I'm not supposed to have. But there's this donut place (the best ever) in Reedsport that just has to be stopped at...that's where I'm going down.

Way to make me droooooooooooooool...

Love med food, esp lamb....yum yum....and to finish off with a doughnut too...

See, coasts are bad, but so good...:p:p

Becky N wrote in post #10036445
Gggggggggggaaaaaaaaaaa​!!!

Someone dug a ditch outside the door with no warning.

hahahahahahahahaha Love the picture

Permagrin wrote in post #10038543
HOWEVER when I go to the coast, I'm eating bad. Just sayin'

Permagrin wrote in post #10038629
LOL!! See they have my favorite Mediterranean restaurant there. I have to go. Most of the stuff that I eat is okay though (hummus, baba ganouj, lamb) but the flatbread I'm not supposed to have. But there's this donut place (the best ever) in Reedsport that just has to be stopped at...that's where I'm going down.

You keep making my face do this: I want ocean and food and food and ocean (and food)!!

I'm faced with a big decision. Lois and I are hoping to do some traveling later this year, and for a change, we will probably go by air instead of driving (it's just not as much fun as it used to be).

I'm really confused about all the new regulations regarding carry-on baggage, and how it relates to my camera equipment. From what I understand, we are allowed one roll-on bag, and one personal bag. The roll-on bag goes in the overhead compartment, and the personal bag has to fit under the seat in front of you. Of course, you're allowed one large checked bag.

Now, I am NOT going to check a bag with my camera equipment or my laptop, so they will have to be in my carry-on luggage, so that means I will have to severely limit what I take. Right now, I'm thinking the 5D2, 16-35L, 24-70L, and 70-300DO. That gives me continuous coverage from 16mm - 300mm, and that's good. The problem is, those lenses tend to be fairly heavy relative to their size. Then, I have to decide whether or not to take a flash for indoor shots. I would like to avoid having to carry the weight equivalent of a small bus around with me, but can't think of any better combination to cover all contingencies.

On the other hand, I have the 40D, 10-22 and 17-85 lenses. The IQ won't be as great as the 5D2, but still adequate, and I'll have continuous coverage from (equivalent) 16mm to 136mm. I'll be giving up the long end unless I decide to include the accursed 70-300DO lens. I'll also have a pop-up flash for emergencies.

Then there's the G10. Small, good IQ, inconspicuous, built-in flash, but limited focal range (28-140mm equivalent), and not-so-great noise handling.

I guess it ultimately depends on where we go, and whether or not there's likely to be something there worth taking pictures of.

I hate decisions like this. After I decide on the photo equipment, I have to decide whether I want to take my laptop, the iPad, both, or just a storage device for photos.

It probably will end up being something we'll have to figure out as we go. The luxury of having a car or truck with virtually unlimited space for toys is not likely to be the case from here on. I will miss those days.

Worry, worry. What to do.

*dusts hands off* The hot springs spa is now up and running. Oh and Wooly Dan, bathing suits required!

Tif, yeah, it's a quick trip but we mean to have fun

ohmygosh I just watched a c-section video. I feel ill

we took our bags (carry on) and our good cameras to Hawaii. Pretty much 24-200mm was what we used most of the time. It was fine. Not too heavy. Even with the Ds2 and the L lenses.