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Subscribe to RSSAs a lover of photography, I often have to ask myself what camera, if any, I am going to bring with me. When it comes to the outdoors, I love taking pictures, but the size and weight of the gear do come into play. Additionally, on a trip like Mt. Mitchell in the winter, I consider the replacement cost of whatever I am bringing with me.
Now, all that being said, photogs all over the world are shooting in some of the worst condition without having to replace their camera every time. Always hunting for expert advise on the subject, I got an email from Nikon the other day with just such an article:
Good thoughts, Jeff. As a true amateur photographer, I am at the point of opting for the lightweight of a point and shoot for backpacking trips over the SLR. I am not that talented with the SLR yet to justify carrying the extra weight. The Nikon article has good points about the batteries in the cold – and that goes for everything that uses batteries, like we found out last year with the SteriPEN.
I feel the same way, about cameras, when I set out on a trip like this. And, with the exception of a very few trips, I normally end up going with my backup point and shoot camera. Not necessarily because of the weight of the camera, but the amount of space that the camera takes up.
What camera are you going to bring along Jeff?
Well, I am inclined to bring a point and shoot. Maybe even go buy one of the ruggedized ones that are water proof and freeze proof. I am considering bringing one of the DSLRs, but to be honest it might be better if I did that when driving to the top, not hiking.
We could break it down like the gunner and a-gunner in a fireteam: split up the equipment. I have a buddy that might also come that could be up for that.
Time will tell!
Yeah, breaking it down and having two people carrying equipment is always nice. If I used Nikon I would offer to assist you, but Im a Canon kinda guy.