Honeymoon in February - anything I'm missing?
Discussion
My fiance and I are getting hitched early next year and will be honeymooning in Mauritus for most of February. My D5000 was mainly bought (back in October) so that I could learn how to use it in preparation and get some decent shots whilst we're away.
The kit bag is looking more and more comprehensive by the day but I just want to check I'm not missing anything essential. I'm mainly thinking of filters etc...
So far I have:
1x Nikon D5000
1x Tamrac Rucksack
3x batteries
1x 8GB memory card
1x inherited flash gun with coloured filters
1x Giotto Tripod + mount
1x Gorilla pod (SLR zoom)
1x Nikon IR Remote
1x Nikon 18-55mm Zoom Lens
1x Tamron 70-300mm Zoom Lens
Much as I'd love to get a couple of more specialist lenses before we head off, that's highly unlikely unless I spot any duty free bargains (by the way we fly via Dubai, what are prices like?).
I'm thinking more along the lines of Polarising Filters or Neutral Density stop filters for the wide angle zoom. I've used neither but have read enough to wonder if I'm missing out.
Also wondering about a spare memory card if anybody has a recommended vendor?
Anything else I'm missing that's cheap enough to be an essential?
The kit bag is looking more and more comprehensive by the day but I just want to check I'm not missing anything essential. I'm mainly thinking of filters etc...
So far I have:
1x Nikon D5000
1x Tamrac Rucksack
3x batteries
1x 8GB memory card
1x inherited flash gun with coloured filters
1x Giotto Tripod + mount
1x Gorilla pod (SLR zoom)
1x Nikon IR Remote
1x Nikon 18-55mm Zoom Lens
1x Tamron 70-300mm Zoom Lens
Much as I'd love to get a couple of more specialist lenses before we head off, that's highly unlikely unless I spot any duty free bargains (by the way we fly via Dubai, what are prices like?).
I'm thinking more along the lines of Polarising Filters or Neutral Density stop filters for the wide angle zoom. I've used neither but have read enough to wonder if I'm missing out.
Also wondering about a spare memory card if anybody has a recommended vendor?
Anything else I'm missing that's cheap enough to be an essential?
I'd definitely say to get hold of a circular polariser to go on the kit lens. Maybe an ND, but I'd be less worried about that. Not a bad idea to get hold of some more cards, if you shoot in RAW you'd fill that up reasonably rapidly. I would say don't go much bigger on card - size, buy multiples to reduce the risk of losing all of your pictures (I.e. buy 2 x 8G rather than one 16GB).
) Gad-Westy said:
Simpo Two said:
1x bride
Will consider this. You understand I do need to prioritise though 
Both of these attributes will start to appear increasingly desirable over time. For some, 'time' can be a very short period.
Have you considered advising you future life disrupter that taking her with you to Mauritius means you would be over the excess baggage limit and would she mind hanging around until you get back?
You know it makes sense.
Edited by LongQ on Wednesday 15th December 21:50
LongQ said:
Quite right. The benefits of photography kit over brides is that, whilst both have the potential to fail to deliver what you were expecting, at least the photography will rarely (if ever) engage you in a long running argument.
With photography, it's fine to be your own worst critic. With marriage, it goes without saying that you have a critic for far more than just your photos.....;)Gad-Westy said:
Simpo Two said:
1x bride
Will consider this. You understand I do need to prioritise though Circular polariser and memory cards are looking popular.
Any recommendations for suppliers?
Edited by Gad-Westy on Monday 13th December 16:09
markmullen said:
Some more memory cards and a circular polariser would be my suggestions.
Mine too.I only use Sandisk memory cards these days. I got them from play.com, but just search for the cheapest place with decent reviews (think I paid about 30 quid for Extreme cards).
Also agree that buying multiple smaller cards is the wise move. I'm taking about 40Gb's worth of cardsin total on mine in Jan...
For the polariser, buy the best you can afford. It's another piece of glass on the front of your lens and needs to be decent quality. I have Hoya and B+W filters on a couple of my lenses. I have a Tiffen on another which is a decent enough, more "budget" filter. Cokin also produce good kit.
Murph7355 said:
markmullen said:
Some more memory cards and a circular polariser would be my suggestions.
Mine too.I only use Sandisk memory cards these days. I got them from play.com, but just search for the cheapest place with decent reviews (think I paid about 30 quid for Extreme cards).
Also agree that buying multiple smaller cards is the wise move. I'm taking about 40Gb's worth of cardsin total on mine in Jan...
For the polariser, buy the best you can afford. It's another piece of glass on the front of your lens and needs to be decent quality. I have Hoya and B+W filters on a couple of my lenses. I have a Tiffen on another which is a decent enough, more "budget" filter. Cokin also produce good kit.
adamfogerty said:
What about some stuff for cleaning?
Rocket air blower, lens cloth, etc.?
Adam
+1Rocket air blower, lens cloth, etc.?
Adam
Took my kit on holiday with me, thought I'll pack the blower and brush just in case. Boy did i need it. If you take your camera anywhere near a beach beware of two things, salt in the air, and sand in the air.
My Canon has those little rubber caps over ports and sockets and it even got in there. Lens caps were nigh on useless. One day on a walk I found sand building up on the inside of the cap, luckily I had a filter on so damage was nil to the lens.
Just a thought, and certainly not being critical, but, is it necessary to take all that kit on a honeymoon? Is the intention to do some proper photography out there or just take some good snaps when the opportunities arise?
Maybe something like a Canon G12 would be better (maybe with the waterproof case too) - you wouldn't be lugging so much kit all day, wouldn't have to worry about the kit when out/storing it in hotel and because it's more portable, you're more likely to take it with you for the evenings out...etc (I certainly wouldn't fancy taking an SLR to a restaurant in the evening...etc).
Maybe something like a Canon G12 would be better (maybe with the waterproof case too) - you wouldn't be lugging so much kit all day, wouldn't have to worry about the kit when out/storing it in hotel and because it's more portable, you're more likely to take it with you for the evenings out...etc (I certainly wouldn't fancy taking an SLR to a restaurant in the evening...etc).
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