Interesting topic! I have a Tenba backpack with raincover. I always take with me: Sony Alpha 77 Sony Alpha 700 SAL 70-400mm SAL 16-105mm Tamron 90mm 2 extra batteries Several SD Sandisk Extreme 16 GB Several CF Sandisk Ultra II Stormjacket (rainsleeve for camera and lens) Lenscloth Businesscards Pack of tissues Painkillers
Just thought I'd share my setup: Nikon D800 Nikon 17-35mm F/2.8 Sigma 50mm F/1.4 Sigma 85mm F/1.4 Nikon 80-200mm F/2.8D ED (2-ring) Sigma 180mm F/3.5 EX DG HSM APO IF Macro (love spelling out that one ) Nikon 300mm F/4.0 AF-S (2) 32GB CF (2) 32GB SD B+W 77mm circular polarizer I'm REALLY thinking about switching out the 80-200 + 300/4 for the 120-300mm F/2.8 OS from Sigma. It's an incredible lens, even with a TC, and weighs just a bit over what both of them would together. Still in the manageable range (6.2lb), especially with a monopod (which I'll also be adding). Mark
Surely you don't carry all of the above when visiting a zoo?! I have a Canon 7D body with an EF 70-300L on it almost all the time, with an EF-S 15-85 in the bag when I occasionally need something a bit wider. Other than that, spare CF cards and a cleaning cloth.
Fun topic. Here's what I take to the zoo... Canon 40d Canon 70-300mm IS Quantaray 18-200mm battery grip Canon SX20 IS Usually I use my Lowepro Slingshot 200 bag, but when I'm traveling I usually put in a regular backpack so I can have snacks and such since I'm usually at a 'visiting' zoo longer than I am my local one. I've tried quite a few different camera bags throughout the years and have decided I like the Slingshot the most. I like being able to access everything I need without having to take it off.
Well....I dont have a camera bag yet LOL but what will be in it is what I have currently... Nikon D3200 Nikkor 18-55mm VR lens f3.5 - something?LOL Lens Uv filter &protecting filter kobo Sketch pad and pencil Canon powershot SD 1200 IS (backup!) and maybe a pack of gum
Nikon D7000 w/ MB-D11 battery grip Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 SB-600 external flash Gary Fong Lightsphere diffuser Crumpler Industry Disgrace camera strap Manfrotto tripod (I don't remember what model) Hoya circular polarizer All I really take with me to the zoo is my 70-300mm, my 17-50mm and my polarizer. I'm saving up for the big bad 70-200mm f/2.8 VR2
