Disney Lenses

What do you all do with your cameras and lenses (esp. the LONG ones) when you go on the rides? I'm headed to Disney soon too and am not sure I even dare bring the 10D. I mean, its just me and a 6 yr. old and 4 yr. old so no one to hold the camera while I ride. Is it worth the risk?

Thanks.

Lorene

hound dog said:

So, we're off to our first trip to Disney World with my 3 and a
half year old. I've searched the forum and gotten lots of good
information on equipment, etc., but didn't have two questions
answered that I've been pondering:

• whether to bring the new (thanks to Dell) 70-200L IS 2.8. My

choices are 24-70L/4, 28-135IS, 50 mm 1.4, Sigma 70-300 and the
beast from Dell. I generally get great results w/ the sigma and
it's not nearly as heavy, but I lose what may be important low
light capability. Carrying all these things (particularly creating
duplicate coverage of focal lengths) seems like too much. My
thoughts, after reading multiple posts, are the 24-70, 50 mm and
70-200.

• whether to bring a tripod for night stuff. I've never been, so I

don't have a good feel for all of this fireworks/parade stuff, etc.
I can't imagine carrying the tripod around the park (while chasing
my daughter and keeping my wife happy).

• of course, any and all other pre-disney photo (and non-photo)

advice is greatly appreciated. I'm carrying a 10D w/ a BG-ED
(which I love, despite its heft). No money for lenses this year -
it's all going to DW.

--
Hounddog

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I have an old LowePro bag which I swing around to the front of me when on a ride, like a fanny pack only larger! Carried a 10D, battery, 28-135, 19-35, memory cards, autograph books, and a bottle of water. Not too mention a couple of rain ponchos....

Lorene said:

Thanks.

Lorene

hound dog said:

So, we're off to our first trip to Disney World with my 3 and a
half year old. I've searched the forum and gotten lots of good
information on equipment, etc., but didn't have two questions
answered that I've been pondering:

• whether to bring the new (thanks to Dell) 70-200L IS 2.8. My

choices are 24-70L/4, 28-135IS, 50 mm 1.4, Sigma 70-300 and the
beast from Dell. I generally get great results w/ the sigma and
it's not nearly as heavy, but I lose what may be important low
light capability. Carrying all these things (particularly creating
duplicate coverage of focal lengths) seems like too much. My
thoughts, after reading multiple posts, are the 24-70, 50 mm and
70-200.

• whether to bring a tripod for night stuff. I've never been, so I

don't have a good feel for all of this fireworks/parade stuff, etc.
I can't imagine carrying the tripod around the park (while chasing
my daughter and keeping my wife happy).

• of course, any and all other pre-disney photo (and non-photo)

advice is greatly appreciated. I'm carrying a 10D w/ a BG-ED
(which I love, despite its heft). No money for lenses this year -
it's all going to DW.

--
Hounddog

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I have carried the Lowepro Orion AW and it does fit on all the rides. On the coasters I put between and under my legs. The only ride that this is not a good idea on is Splash Mountain but most camera bags should protect the equipment from the water we were splashed with on the ride. As to those who think this is a lot of equipment and only want to take a point and shoot--I took the G1 two years ago and got some very nice shots, but I gotta tell ya this last time I tried using it one time in one of the shows in MGM and the results were not good. I took out the trust 10D and got exactly what I wanted. If you are comfortable with a point and shoot then yes the less weight is a plus but I would not be without the 10D.

I have a lowpro MiniTrekker that I have used for years. It is about the largest bag that can fit on ALL the rides/attractions. A minitrekker can hold a lot (including a 10D, 70-200F2.8, 17-35/40 lens, 50F1.4, and 28-135IS plus a flash in the outer compartment).

You might be more comfortable getting into and out of rides with a little smaller bag. With the MiniTrekker you do need to think about were to stow the back (under your legs is often a good option).

In the middle of a camera backpack the camera is pretty well protected. I have never had anything get damaged.

Lorene said:

Thanks.

Lorene

hound dog said:

So, we're off to our first trip to Disney World with my 3 and a
half year old. I've searched the forum and gotten lots of good
information on equipment, etc., but didn't have two questions
answered that I've been pondering:

• whether to bring the new (thanks to Dell) 70-200L IS 2.8. My

choices are 24-70L/4, 28-135IS, 50 mm 1.4, Sigma 70-300 and the
beast from Dell. I generally get great results w/ the sigma and
it's not nearly as heavy, but I lose what may be important low
light capability. Carrying all these things (particularly creating
duplicate coverage of focal lengths) seems like too much. My
thoughts, after reading multiple posts, are the 24-70, 50 mm and
70-200.

• whether to bring a tripod for night stuff. I've never been, so I

don't have a good feel for all of this fireworks/parade stuff, etc.
I can't imagine carrying the tripod around the park (while chasing
my daughter and keeping my wife happy).

• of course, any and all other pre-disney photo (and non-photo)

advice is greatly appreciated. I'm carrying a 10D w/ a BG-ED
(which I love, despite its heft). No money for lenses this year -
it's all going to DW.

--
Hounddog

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Lorene said:

Thanks.

Lorene

hound dog said:

So, we're off to our first trip to Disney World with my 3 and a
half year old. I've searched the forum and gotten lots of good
information on equipment, etc., but didn't have two questions
answered that I've been pondering:

• whether to bring the new (thanks to Dell) 70-200L IS 2.8. My

choices are 24-70L/4, 28-135IS, 50 mm 1.4, Sigma 70-300 and the
beast from Dell. I generally get great results w/ the sigma and
it's not nearly as heavy, but I lose what may be important low
light capability. Carrying all these things (particularly creating
duplicate coverage of focal lengths) seems like too much. My
thoughts, after reading multiple posts, are the 24-70, 50 mm and
70-200.

• whether to bring a tripod for night stuff. I've never been, so I

don't have a good feel for all of this fireworks/parade stuff, etc.
I can't imagine carrying the tripod around the park (while chasing
my daughter and keeping my wife happy).

• of course, any and all other pre-disney photo (and non-photo)

advice is greatly appreciated. I'm carrying a 10D w/ a BG-ED
(which I love, despite its heft). No money for lenses this year -
it's all going to DW.

--
Hounddog

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Lorene,

You can take a small back pack (which could and will used for other things such food and water) or if you want get a small shoulder bag which takes just the camera and a short lens up to the length of the 28-135, I use a Billingham Beta 12 just for that type of thing,

Lorene said:

What do you all do with your cameras and lenses (esp. the LONG
ones) when you go on the rides? I'm headed to Disney soon too and
am not sure I even dare bring the 10D. I mean, its just me and a 6
yr. old and 4 yr. old so no one to hold the camera while I ride.
Is it worth the risk?

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NOOOO. I went there with alone with my 5 year old daughter for her birthday. The Nikon 995 I took with me was, at times, a burden since eventually one of those kids will tire of walking around. A 10D? You are just begging for a horrible time. You may want to try to let the 6 year old walk, but for the 4, save yourself a few gray hairs and rent a stroller. Once you are pushing those around, forget artsy pics. When you see a character, you will have to wait in line to get that picture. Pretty soon the kids will get testy and....Look, take a nice point and shoot and have a wonderful time. Believe me, the look on your kids face will more than make for the time wasted setting up a tripod and correcting your settings.

If you take a 10D with lenses, you might just as well consider it as if you are taking another child.

I'm going to WDW next month, and I also have been debating what to bring. Based upon everyone's recommendations, I think I'll bring the 28-135IS and leave home the 24-70L. I'll also leave the 70-200IS and 50mm.

I'm trying to decide, however, whether I might find the 17-40 useful. What wide angle shots do people typically take at WDW? I would think that the crowds typically would leave one to zoom in at least to 28mm anway to shoot past others. Am I wrong?

Thanks for any help,
Dan

Dan said:

I'm going to WDW next month, and I also have been debating what to
bring. Based upon everyone's recommendations, I think I'll bring
the 28-135IS and leave home the 24-70L. I'll also leave the
70-200IS and 50mm.

I'm trying to decide, however, whether I might find the 17-40
useful. What wide angle shots do people typically take at WDW? I
would think that the crowds typically would leave one to zoom in at
least to 28mm anway to shoot past others. Am I wrong?

Thanks for any help,
Dan

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I have used my 10D on 3 trips to WDW and my 19-35 lens has been a real asset with the Parades. My 24-85 Canon is my main lens and I take a 75-300 IS for the Safari, Fantasmic and some shows.

My friend just purchased the Tokina 24-200. I really think that this might be the best all around lens for WDW.

I tried the Tamron 28-300 and had good results, but it wasn't wide enough for the parades. I sold the 28-300 with my Canon D30 and kind of regret it. It wasn't as good as the Canon 75-300IS, but it covered about anything you run into at WDW.

If you want to travel light the Canon 10D with the Lowpro TLZ1 bag and a lens like the 28-135, 24-200 or 28-300 works out well. You can get on most rides without any problems and it doesn't get in the way. Can carry extra memory cards and a spare battery or two if need be.

The days I take several lenses I rent a locker an get the lenses as needed. If you have a stroller your stuff is usually safe, if concerned take along a safety lock.

Would relly love to try the Canon 70-200 F2.8 at some of the shows where the lighting is low.

As for the tripod. You will usually see people with them. Last July 4th a lady set one up in the middle of Main Street in the largest crowd I have ever seen at WDW and she didn't have a problem. I did try to use one at Fantasmic in the standing room area and they made me take it down. I could understand due to the large crowd.

Tried a friends Mono Pod on my trip earlier this month and it really worked out well. So well my wife bought me one for Christmas.

A final tip that may help if you loose anything. I purchase a label printer from PTouch. With it I printed labels with my name, address, etc and CELL PHONE number on them.

I put one on each Memory Card, Lens, etc. And I also printed business cards with my name and the same information. I put these in every bag and package and wrote the resort we were staying at on them in case I lost or left something. For the most part the people at WDW are the nicest in the world.

Have a great trip and if you want some tips on places to take WDW photos email me. I have been lucky enough to make friends with some WDW locals that have let me in on the special locations to get your best photos.

Happy New Year,

Joe Gudac
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