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Camera kit for three weeks in Europe.

Started Jun 24, 2016 | Discussions thread
M. Mitchell Regular Member • Posts: 313
Re: Camera kit for three weeks in Europe.
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In my film camera days when I traveled in Europe I used a Leica with 35mm 50mm and 90mm lenses. I practically never used the 90mm. I used the 35 mm about 10% of the time and the 50 mm most of the time. Certainly, I missed some shots. But there is so much to photograph that I don't regret missing them.

If I were a professional I would take a spare camera and a full complement of lenses. I could not afford to miss a shot. But I travel for pleasure. I do not wish to be a pack horse.

Last year when I spent time in Paris, I carried an EM5M2 with a 12-40mm lens and a 50mm 1.8. I've been to Budapest , Vienna and Prague, and the next time I visit, I'll carry my camera with the 14-42EZ  and a 25mm prime. The 12-40 lens is too heavy to carry around all day, especially if you keep it in your hand at all times. Europe is a lot more than old buildings. The streets and people are the most interesting parts.  To really enjoy these cities, you must be ready to shoot fast. These cities you are visiting are perfect for a street photographer, and the preferred equipment for a street photographer is a quick handy camera.

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