Canon takes over DPR with barnum advertising

I knew you knew your classics (hence the "you do, don't you?"). The mythology lesson was intended for trolls roaming this forum.

Well, I am right in the middle of packing.
But I can't go cold turkey on DPR while there is still a computer around.

I am actually at my day job's office right now, and pinching 5 minutes here and there.

The packing, in case you are interested, is quite a task actually.

I have decided to take two full set-ups with me, with which I can do the job, independent of the other set-up. Just hedging my bets in case one of my cases gets lost or stolen. I need to be able to function with the other.

My carry on backpack will contain (JUST within 10 kg limits):

• E-3

• ZD7-14, PL25, ZD35-100, ZD150, FL50R + cards, batteries, charger, ...

In my checked luggage cheap-looking suitcase, I will have a shockproof and watertight box (type Pelican) with :

• second E-3 (the one on loan) + LX3 (to walk around at night)

• ZD8mm, ZD12-60, ZD50 and EX-25, ZD 50-200, FL36R

Also in that case : monopod head, backup HD (Hyperdrive album : backs up CF cards automatically without need of computer, and contains software to view RAW files), charger, cards, batteries.
Also in the suitcase : large collapsible reflector/diffusor, monopod

For the trip back, I will carry my full CF cards on my body, and have backed-up images on the Hyperdrive Album to have one copy of everything in separate places.

I had thought about moving the on-loan 12-60 to my main gear bag, but that would leave the second set-up with too large gaps between 8mm, 25mm and 50mm.

If I have all of that packed (with copies of invoices for customs), my suitcase has just enough room left for a toothbrush and some shorts and T-shirts and one extra pair of shoes. I won't be entering a beauty contest over there , I am sure.

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Roel Hendrickx

lots of images : http://www.roelh.zenfolio.com

my E-3 user field report from Tunisian Sahara: http://www.biofos.com/ukpsg/roel.html