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NotQuiteHuman
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| | | Re: gear help! < Reply # 6 on 1/4/2016 9:42 PM > | Reply with Quote
| | | Skip those filters. They are garbage and your image quality will take a hit. In fact, skip filters all together unless you really think you need a polarizer or an ND filter. In the 4 years I have brought a camera exploring, not one time would a uv filter have saved my lens. Just make sure you watch out for your stuff and use a lens hood when you can. The only filters that would be worth using cost more than the kit lens you have, so it just doesn't make sense. That bag looks nice, but I prefer the sling style ones for easy access. I've had no complaints with the lowepro 102aw. I found that convenient quick access to my camera actually makes a difference for whether I decide to take a quick shot or not. I also second "less is more". This bag is somewhat small, so there is less temptation to bring stuff I don't actually need. I'd skip flashlights and go with a headlamp for convenience. The black diamond spot or storm are amazing for the price. One of the most important things is a nice pair of boots. Waterproof is a huge plus. Knowing you'll have clean, dry, safe feet makes any explore 10x more enjoyable. Leather gloves and heavy duty clothes that you don't mind getting dirty are nice too. I've been seriously considering this tripod lately http://amzn.com/B00COLBNTK It's not too much more than the one you listed, but I'd trust it a lot more.
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| DawnPatrol
Gender: Female Total Likes: 259 likes
| | | | Re: gear help! < Reply # 8 on 1/4/2016 10:20 PM > | Reply with Quote
| | | As far as the camera gear goes: Tripod - Absolutely necessary in my experience. Manfrotto is a good brand. Lens hood - Know what kind you need, the one you linked to I believe is for a wide angle lens. Cable shutter release - I never left home without mine, really comes in handy for longer exposures and you can get one on amazon for under $10. Camera bag - For me personally, I got the smallest camera bag I could to fit my camera and I just carry that with me in a normal backpack. That way even if I decide to take my camera in a cave or drain, I can just throw the camera bag in a dry bag. Makes it a little more versatile imo. I looked into that one you linked to at one point, but it's just too big. Filters - the only filter I ever found helpful was a CPL filter. I also always have a UV filter on all of my lenses just to protect them. As far as regular gear goes: Respirator - I own and like the one you linked to. It gets a little wet and kind of annoying in the summer, but it beats lung cancer and it also does a good job of keeping out nasty smells. Gloves - I found a pair of construction gloves and home depot that actually fit my hands pretty well. I also own several pairs of rubber dipped gloves that come in handy. They don't bulk up your hands like other gloves so you've got plenty of control and still don't have to get your hands dirty. Boots - I'd recommend having a decent pair of hiking boots. In some buildings you might need the extra traction and they'll protect you from things like nails on the ground better than a pair of sneakers would. Rainboots also come in handy if you're going to be exploring after rain and are worried about flooding. Flashlight - I never carry less than two light sources. If you find yourself underground often, I'd say a zebralight hands down. Absolutely love those lights. Bright, waterproof, and only $90 which is pretty good for a headlamp of that quality. The one you linked to seems decent, but I don't see any options for different brightnesses. It's very handy to have some brightness options. If you're going to use flashlights for light painting you might also want to consider carrying a flood and a spot with you for different scenarios. First aid kit - I always kept a simple first aid kit with me. Band aids, rubbing alcohol, etc.. You never know. Depending on where you're going, how far out you have to walk, how long you expect to stay, etc.. it's never a bad idea to bring along some water and snacks as well. Anywho, that's the bare bones of what I carry, hope that helps at all. Seems like you're on the right track.
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| Forgotten Beauty Photography
Location: Connecticut, USA Gender: Male Total Likes: 208 likes
| | | | Re: gear help! < Reply # 11 on 1/5/2016 12:36 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | Not sure what kind of camera strap you have, but I recently got one of these that's very nice: http://www.amazon....gorilla+gear+sling It has a quick-detach point at the end so you can unhook your camera without taking the strap off, and it lets you easily re-position the camera on the sling. It's actually surprisingly useful. Also, I found something like this to be useful for holding gear: http://www.amazon....othco+tactical+bag Basically big enough to hold filters, flashlight, headlamp, camera batteries, knife, and a couple lenses, plus some other misc crap. It's got a nice multitool pouch right by the strap, and it has a thin zippered pouch on the inside along the edge that I find useful for holding filters, my phone, and other stuff that I worry might get smashed up when I'm climbing around.
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