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Gear advice for trip to UK/northern france

Started Mar 21, 2012 | Discussions thread
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TimTheOya Regular Member • Posts: 101
Gear advice for trip to UK/northern france

Hey all,

In a few short weeks I will be traveling abroad to the UK and maybe northern France for the first time. I will be living out of a backpack, and as I understand it, will have to carry all of my belongings with me at all times. Given this situation, I am fairly limited as to what gear I can afford to bring weight/size wise.

What I have

T1i
18-55 IS Kit
55-250 IS Kit
10-22
canon 50 1.8
sigma 30 1.4
430 exII flash
Various batteries cards etc.

I was wondering, do you think I will be able to get by with just the body, 10-22, and my 30mm? I figure the 10-22 should get me any shot I need outside, and the 30 will have enough low-light for if we go to some nice indoor place/night shots.

Also, what accessories do you recommend? I am probably going to pick up a rapid-strap or something similar, and maybe a new bag (I have a nice lowepro flipside, but it might be a little large with my other backpack)

I am not PLANNING on getting any photos that are really mindblowing, I just want to get the best possible shots that I can. If I had the money, I would probably just throw down for a G12 or something similar, but I'd rather save that money towards my next big lens purchase/rent

I'm open to any suggestions for new purchases as long as they are modest - no new glass. Also, any general advice you may have is appreciated

Thanks in advance, you guys are great!

Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3) Canon PowerShot G12
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