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Canadian Rockies and Vancouver road trip gear

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tygertyger
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Re: Canadian Rockies and Vancouver road trip gear

Wow! 😍

Such a wealth of Information and tips! Didn’t expect so much detail regarding the Rockies themselves - seems like you are a well travelled bunch of bears! Much appreciated all

Here are some notes/responses

  • Our group - family of four … 2 adults and 2 older teens. I will have to find that fine balance between getting obsessed with taking photos and remembering it’s a family holiday! 😅
  • 12mm - I never considered this for astrophotography and not tried either. To be honest I’ve not used it much at all. Will need a crash course! Help please
  • Mount and Timelapse via mobile - really great idea and will def do some of this. Saw your vid Lettermanian and I’m even more excited for the trip now
  • ND variable - thanks got one on order now!
  • Bigger better zooms - I know the XC 50-230 doesn’t have the best build or reach but sadly budget is limited so can’t stretch for the longer XF lenses much as I’d love to. I bought recently a used copy but it’s plenty nice optically
  • 18-55 - happy with my copy jonikon… such a versatile lens. Love those shots you posted - man that blue!!!
  • Gypsy app - was in two minds on this but now tempted to purchase this. Assume GPS via mobile itself? Will I need a Canadian data plan or just via the iPhone hardware itself.
  • Morants Curve and Moraine Lake - thanks ernest56 didn’t know about the curve so will research it. As for shuttles I’ve pre-booked a slot on 6.30 am bus out so good there. Will also probably do a ‘solo mission’ on our last day in Lake Louise and see if I can get there by car and park up super early for sunrise … 5.30 am or earlier if I can (gulp!)
  • Drive to Vancouver - I’m planning to go via Revelstoke stopping at points along the way and staying overnight at Kamloops. The next day we are taking the longer but more scenic route (apparently) via highway 99 to Whistler and will stop at Joffre Lake if we get a pass. Then it’s the sea to sky highway to Vancouver downtown. Will add Shannon Falls to this leg!
  • Bears - BobsYourUncle …your black bear sighting story is amazing! I’d be thrilled to glimpse a bear let alone have that experience. Have done some safaris in Ranthambhore park in India … seeing tigers in the wild almost stopped my heart. A very emotional experience and similarly will consider myself blessed if we see any wildlife in the Rockies.
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Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS Fujifilm 50-230mm II
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