To Bring a Camera or Not?
May 25th 2003, 10:45 am
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To Bring a Camera or Not?
That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
May 25th 2003, 10:53 am
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Re: To Bring a Camera or Not?
On 25 May 2003 15:45:10 -0700, [email protected] (GM) wrote:
>That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
>from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
>the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
How exactly will it do that? I backpack carrying 2 cameras, a tiny
digital and large film SLR with 2 lenses, I don't find it a burden at
all, if I don't want to carry them I leave them in the hostel, if I
do, then it's a bit of effort to carry them around but once a week for
some interesting shots for the SLR is hardly a chore.
The digital is tiny, fits in just about any pocket and most people
don't notice you're taking the picture, it's as much of a chore as a
few coins in your pocket.
Jim.
>That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
>from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
>the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
How exactly will it do that? I backpack carrying 2 cameras, a tiny
digital and large film SLR with 2 lenses, I don't find it a burden at
all, if I don't want to carry them I leave them in the hostel, if I
do, then it's a bit of effort to carry them around but once a week for
some interesting shots for the SLR is hardly a chore.
The digital is tiny, fits in just about any pocket and most people
don't notice you're taking the picture, it's as much of a chore as a
few coins in your pocket.
Jim.
May 25th 2003, 11:03 am
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Re: To Bring a Camera or Not?
"GM" wrote in message
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> That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
> Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this
No contest I'm afraid, camera wins everytime.
Adrian..
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> That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
> Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this
No contest I'm afraid, camera wins everytime.
Adrian..
May 25th 2003, 11:36 am
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Re: To Bring a Camera or Not?
My advice: Bring a small camera with a built-in telephoto and use it
occasionally but not everyday. Becoming a slave to the camera is just
not worth it, but it is nice to have some photos later to look back on.
GM wrote:
>That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
>from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
>the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
>Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
>
occasionally but not everyday. Becoming a slave to the camera is just
not worth it, but it is nice to have some photos later to look back on.
GM wrote:
>That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
>from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
>the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
>Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
>
May 25th 2003, 11:49 am
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Re: To Bring a Camera or Not?
I had a digital and took quite a few good shots while in europe
(hundreds)
Worst case buy a cheap 35mm or a digital if you are worried about
weight, but you will regret not taking the camera with you.. you may
never know when you will see a shot you wish you had a camera for
On 25 May 2003 15:45:10 -0700, [email protected] (GM) wrote:
>That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
>from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
>the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
>Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
(hundreds)
Worst case buy a cheap 35mm or a digital if you are worried about
weight, but you will regret not taking the camera with you.. you may
never know when you will see a shot you wish you had a camera for
On 25 May 2003 15:45:10 -0700, [email protected] (GM) wrote:
>That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
>from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
>the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
>Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
May 25th 2003, 11:53 am
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Re: To Bring a Camera or Not?
I think this is more a matter of personality and taste than many people
believe. There are some travelers who are bothered by the trouble of
carrying a camera, and some who really feel that taking pictures keeps them
from being able to enjoy what they are seeing. As for myself, I feel quite
differently about it. I do use just a small camera now (I sold my 35mm
camera and all the auxiliary lenses, filters, tripods, etc. and bought a
little APS camera that fits in a shirt pocket; the pictures are at least as
good). Looking at the sites with the idea of selecting a good picture angle,
composing the shot, and all that actually seems to make me look more
carefully. As a result, I get more out of what I am seeing, and when I get
home I remember it far better even without the photographs.
Once a few years ago, I toured large areas of Switzerland, taking pictures
everywhere. When I got home, I found that the camera was not functioning
properly and I had lost every picture. Nevertheless, the act of taking the
pictures had fixed the sights in my mind so that I do remember them quite
clearly. On the other hand, about ten years ago I spent much of a summer in
northern Italy without a camera. My memories of that trip are vague and
confused compared to any other trip I have ever taken, because the lack of a
camera and the necessity for choosing how and where to use it let me be more
careless in my observations.
All this is a highly personal matter. You need to think it through and
decide for yourself what really works for you.
"Yuko Yamano" wrote in message
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> My advice: Bring a small camera with a built-in telephoto and use it
> occasionally but not everyday. Becoming a slave to the camera is just
> not worth it, but it is nice to have some photos later to look back on.
> GM wrote:
> >That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> >from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> >the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
> >
> >Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
> >
> >
believe. There are some travelers who are bothered by the trouble of
carrying a camera, and some who really feel that taking pictures keeps them
from being able to enjoy what they are seeing. As for myself, I feel quite
differently about it. I do use just a small camera now (I sold my 35mm
camera and all the auxiliary lenses, filters, tripods, etc. and bought a
little APS camera that fits in a shirt pocket; the pictures are at least as
good). Looking at the sites with the idea of selecting a good picture angle,
composing the shot, and all that actually seems to make me look more
carefully. As a result, I get more out of what I am seeing, and when I get
home I remember it far better even without the photographs.
Once a few years ago, I toured large areas of Switzerland, taking pictures
everywhere. When I got home, I found that the camera was not functioning
properly and I had lost every picture. Nevertheless, the act of taking the
pictures had fixed the sights in my mind so that I do remember them quite
clearly. On the other hand, about ten years ago I spent much of a summer in
northern Italy without a camera. My memories of that trip are vague and
confused compared to any other trip I have ever taken, because the lack of a
camera and the necessity for choosing how and where to use it let me be more
careless in my observations.
All this is a highly personal matter. You need to think it through and
decide for yourself what really works for you.
"Yuko Yamano" wrote in message
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> My advice: Bring a small camera with a built-in telephoto and use it
> occasionally but not everyday. Becoming a slave to the camera is just
> not worth it, but it is nice to have some photos later to look back on.
> GM wrote:
> >That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> >from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> >the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
> >
> >Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
> >
> >
May 25th 2003, 12:25 pm
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Re: To Bring a Camera or Not?
I say take the camera. Listen, if you are worried about security or
being seen as a tourist, buy a crappy 15 dollar camera you won't care
about losing. If you keep it in your pocket, nobody notices.
Roger
http://www.thisworldtraveler.com
being seen as a tourist, buy a crappy 15 dollar camera you won't care
about losing. If you keep it in your pocket, nobody notices.
Roger
http://www.thisworldtraveler.com
May 25th 2003, 12:35 pm
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Re: To Bring a Camera or Not?
It really all comes down to your feelings about photography in general. If,
as many people do, you love the idea of capturing moments or situations on
film, then there's no argument. Only you can decide if it's worthwhile or
not. If you feel it's a burden, then it may very well be.
Bob
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Travel and Astonomy Photos
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bomo
"GM" wrote in message
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> That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
> Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
as many people do, you love the idea of capturing moments or situations on
film, then there's no argument. Only you can decide if it's worthwhile or
not. If you feel it's a burden, then it may very well be.
Bob
--
Travel and Astonomy Photos
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bomo
"GM" wrote in message
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> That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
> Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
May 25th 2003, 12:40 pm
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Re: To Bring a Camera or Not?
[email protected] (GM) wrote:
>That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
>from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
>the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
>Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
I take it you are not exactly a photography enthusiast, so why not
just buy one or two of those little disposable cameras? They are
small, very lightweight and if you find that you are taking more
photos than you anticiapted, you can always pick up another one on
your journey.
K
>That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
>from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
>the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
>Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
I take it you are not exactly a photography enthusiast, so why not
just buy one or two of those little disposable cameras? They are
small, very lightweight and if you find that you are taking more
photos than you anticiapted, you can always pick up another one on
your journey.
K
May 25th 2003, 4:58 pm
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Re: To Bring a Camera or Not?
On 25 May 2003 15:45:10 -0700, in rec.travel.europe, [email protected] (GM) arranged
some electrons, so they looked like this :
... That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
... from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
... the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
...
... Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
I admit I'm biased, because I love taking pictures, but for me it's part of the fun of
travelling. I wouldn't dream of leaving the house without it. I take one reflex and at
least three lenses, and throw in a small compact camera "just in case".
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some electrons, so they looked like this :
... That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
... from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
... the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
...
... Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
I admit I'm biased, because I love taking pictures, but for me it's part of the fun of
travelling. I wouldn't dream of leaving the house without it. I take one reflex and at
least three lenses, and throw in a small compact camera "just in case".
=====
Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think.
May 25th 2003, 5:23 pm
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GM wrote in message
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> That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
> Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
Camera's can be a burden on other travellers if you insist on having posed
photos taken at every opportunity. I hate it when you are having a great
evening and someone insists on taking photos of everyone gathered round as
if to authenticate that it actually occured. Completely ruins the
atmosphere.
Personally, I avoid taking photos of people and anything that I can get a
postcard of.
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DFM
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> That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
> Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
Camera's can be a burden on other travellers if you insist on having posed
photos taken at every opportunity. I hate it when you are having a great
evening and someone insists on taking photos of everyone gathered round as
if to authenticate that it actually occured. Completely ruins the
atmosphere.
Personally, I avoid taking photos of people and anything that I can get a
postcard of.
---
DFM
May 25th 2003, 6:54 pm
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GM wrote:
>
> That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
>
> Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
Given the size of cameras, nowadays, whyever would you even consider NOT
taking one? If you don't want to worry about expensive camera
equipment, there are certainly plenty of cheapies on the market (some
for under USD 10) that take quite decent snapshots, and the disposable
ones take surprisingly good pictures, too.
>
> That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
>
> Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
Given the size of cameras, nowadays, whyever would you even consider NOT
taking one? If you don't want to worry about expensive camera
equipment, there are certainly plenty of cheapies on the market (some
for under USD 10) that take quite decent snapshots, and the disposable
ones take surprisingly good pictures, too.
May 25th 2003, 7:08 pm
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Bob wrote:
>
> It really all comes down to your feelings about photography in general. If,
> as many people do, you love the idea of capturing moments or situations on
> film, then there's no argument. Only you can decide if it's worthwhile or
> not. If you feel it's a burden, then it may very well be.
In the past, my main objection to a camera was that I always ended a
trip with half a roll of unused film (consequently I have far more
pictures of my cats than I ever wanted, simply because I had to use up
the film). Now I have a small (comparatively inexpensive) digital, so
no more problem with unused film, I can take several pictures of the
same thing then erase any I don't find satisfactory, hook it to my
computer and e-mail photos, even hook it to my TV and show the pictures
on the screen. (And if I want to tell a friend about a new piece of
furniture, or something of passing interest my surroundings, I can
photograph it, put it my letter, then erase it from the camera. The
camera is actually smaller than the smallest 35mm I had, fits easily in
a pocket, and so long as I keep its batteries charged, it's ready to go
whenever I am.
>
> Bob
>
> --
> Travel and Astonomy Photos
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/bomo
>
> "GM" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> > from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> > the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
> >
> > Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
>
> It really all comes down to your feelings about photography in general. If,
> as many people do, you love the idea of capturing moments or situations on
> film, then there's no argument. Only you can decide if it's worthwhile or
> not. If you feel it's a burden, then it may very well be.
In the past, my main objection to a camera was that I always ended a
trip with half a roll of unused film (consequently I have far more
pictures of my cats than I ever wanted, simply because I had to use up
the film). Now I have a small (comparatively inexpensive) digital, so
no more problem with unused film, I can take several pictures of the
same thing then erase any I don't find satisfactory, hook it to my
computer and e-mail photos, even hook it to my TV and show the pictures
on the screen. (And if I want to tell a friend about a new piece of
furniture, or something of passing interest my surroundings, I can
photograph it, put it my letter, then erase it from the camera. The
camera is actually smaller than the smallest 35mm I had, fits easily in
a pocket, and so long as I keep its batteries charged, it's ready to go
whenever I am.
>
> Bob
>
> --
> Travel and Astonomy Photos
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/bomo
>
> "GM" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
> > from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
> > the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
> >
> > Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
May 25th 2003, 9:24 pm
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GM writes:
> Is it a worthwhile burden?
Yes, but if space/weight is at a premium, bring only a small camera. A
good-quality, small point-and-shoot 35mm film camera is best.
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> Is it a worthwhile burden?
Yes, but if space/weight is at a premium, bring only a small camera. A
good-quality, small point-and-shoot 35mm film camera is best.
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May 26th 2003, 12:30 am
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Re: To Bring a Camera or Not?
"GM" wrote
| That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
| from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
| the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
| Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
You want to bring a camera!
Preferably one which is cheap enough that you won't be heartbroken if you
lose/drop it, (and can afford to replace it) but good enough to take photos
you'll be happy with.
Buying postcards for yourself is also a good idea - they can be taken from
the best vantage points and at times of day/year you're not there (eg if you
visit in summer you may want some snow scenes) - but they're always someone
else's memory.
Owain
| That is the question. If I don't take it, I might be sorry many years
| from now. However, I'm concerned that it will hamper my enjoyment of
| the trip (hostel/backpacking thing).
| Is it a worthwhile burden? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
You want to bring a camera!
Preferably one which is cheap enough that you won't be heartbroken if you
lose/drop it, (and can afford to replace it) but good enough to take photos
you'll be happy with.
Buying postcards for yourself is also a good idea - they can be taken from
the best vantage points and at times of day/year you're not there (eg if you
visit in summer you may want some snow scenes) - but they're always someone
else's memory.
Owain
