Daytrips

I know this is a little off topic, well sort of.

Planning a hike, this is more of a nature walk, obvviously the camera is
going, but wondering what others take on such a trip, both camera and
non-camera related. Maximum weight under 40lbs. This is a one day trip.

Destination: a non-operating park, in the Ontario Provincial Parks
system (essentially the province provides, garbage can, outhouse, and
parking (for a small fee). Date late April, about 50km from Toronto.
Around 6km of trails, snows gone, cooler temperatures (around 0C to 5C
overnight), daytime highs are running between 10C and 20C.

I have a pretty good idea of what I want to take, but would like to know
what others would take, I know I missed something.

Paul

"Paul Schmidt" :
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Planning a hike, this is more of a nature walk, obvviously the camera is
going, but wondering what others take on such a trip, both camera and
non-camera related. Maximum weight under 40lbs. This is a one day trip.

I have a pretty good idea of what I want to take, but would like to know
what others would take, I know I missed something.

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1. Water
2. Food
3. Toilet Paper
4. An extra layer of clothing (lighweight fleece)
5. Whistle
6. First Aid Kit
7. Rain Poncho
8. Map
9. Nikon F100 w/24-120 AF-S VR lens
10. Film

I think that's most of it. If you're energetic, substitute a Pentax 645 NII
w/ 45, 75, and 150mm lenses in lieu of the Nikon.

"Paul Schmidt" wrote in message
.. .

I know this is a little off topic, well sort of.

Planning a hike, this is more of a nature walk, obvviously the camera is
going, but wondering what others take on such a trip, both camera and
non-camera related. Maximum weight under 40lbs. This is a one day trip.

Destination: a non-operating park, in the Ontario Provincial Parks
system (essentially the province provides, garbage can, outhouse, and
parking (for a small fee). Date late April, about 50km from Toronto.
Around 6km of trails, snows gone, cooler temperatures (around 0C to 5C
overnight), daytime highs are running between 10C and 20C.

I have a pretty good idea of what I want to take, but would like to know
what others would take, I know I missed something.

Paul

Bowzah wrote:
1. Water
2. Food
3. Toilet Paper
4. An extra layer of clothing (lighweight fleece)
5. Whistle
6. First Aid Kit
7. Rain Poncho
8. Map
9. Nikon F100 w/24-120 AF-S VR lens
10. Film

Gee almost forgot then last one, need to pick up a few extra rolls....

As for the NIkon, think I'll stick to my old tried and true Konica gear,
not the time for a new camera.

Paul



I think that's most of it. If you're energetic, substitute a Pentax 645 NII
w/ 45, 75, and 150mm lenses in lieu of the Nikon.

"Paul Schmidt" wrote in message
.. .

I know this is a little off topic, well sort of.

Planning a hike, this is more of a nature walk, obvviously the camera is
going, but wondering what others take on such a trip, both camera and
non-camera related. Maximum weight under 40lbs. This is a one day trip.

Destination: a non-operating park, in the Ontario Provincial Parks
system (essentially the province provides, garbage can, outhouse, and
parking (for a small fee). Date late April, about 50km from Toronto.
Around 6km of trails, snows gone, cooler temperatures (around 0C to 5C
overnight), daytime highs are running between 10C and 20C.

I have a pretty good idea of what I want to take, but would like to know
what others would take, I know I missed something.

Paul

1. Water
2. Food
3. Toilet Paper
4. An extra layer of clothing (lighweight fleece)
5. Whistle
6. First Aid Kit
7. Rain Poncho
8. Map
9. Nikon F100 w/24-120 AF-S VR lens
10. Film

I would add flashlight and some emergency food such as trailmix or some sort
of energy bars.

"Paul Schmidt" wrote in message
.. .
Bowzah wrote:
1. Water
2. Food
3. Toilet Paper
4. An extra layer of clothing (lighweight fleece)
5. Whistle
6. First Aid Kit
7. Rain Poncho
8. Map
9. Nikon F100 w/24-120 AF-S VR lens
10. Film

Gee almost forgot then last one, need to pick up a few extra rolls....

As for the NIkon, think I'll stick to my old tried and true Konica gear,
not the time for a new camera.

Shot with an Autoreflex T for years! Great stuff, really nice glass.


Paul



I think that's most of it. If you're energetic, substitute a Pentax 645
NII
w/ 45, 75, and 150mm lenses in lieu of the Nikon.

"Paul Schmidt" wrote in message
.. .

I know this is a little off topic, well sort of.

Planning a hike, this is more of a nature walk, obvviously the camera is
going, but wondering what others take on such a trip, both camera and
non-camera related. Maximum weight under 40lbs. This is a one day
trip.

Destination: a non-operating park, in the Ontario Provincial Parks
system (essentially the province provides, garbage can, outhouse, and
parking (for a small fee). Date late April, about 50km from Toronto.
Around 6km of trails, snows gone, cooler temperatures (around 0C to 5C
overnight), daytime highs are running between 10C and 20C.

I have a pretty good idea of what I want to take, but would like to know
what others would take, I know I missed something.

Paul

"Judit Fabian" wrote in message
...
1. Water
2. Food
3. Toilet Paper
4. An extra layer of clothing (lighweight fleece)
5. Whistle
6. First Aid Kit
7. Rain Poncho
8. Map
9. Nikon F100 w/24-120 AF-S VR lens
10. Film

I would add flashlight and some emergency food such as trailmix or some
sort
of energy bars.

Good point, expecially regarding the flashlight. I always carry a small LED
model that runs, seemingly forever, off of 4 AAA batteries.

Bowzah wrote:
"Paul Schmidt" wrote in message
.. .

Bowzah wrote:

1. Water
2. Food
3. Toilet Paper
4. An extra layer of clothing (lighweight fleece)
5. Whistle
6. First Aid Kit
7. Rain Poncho
8. Map
9. Nikon F100 w/24-120 AF-S VR lens
10. Film

Gee almost forgot then last one, need to pick up a few extra rolls....

As for the NIkon, think I'll stick to my old tried and true Konica gear,
not the time for a new camera.


Shot with an Autoreflex T for years! Great stuff, really nice glass.


I have a Hexanon 200mm f3.5 weighs about twice what the body does, but
sharp as a tack, just added that this past Winter, I doubt there are any
modern lenses that would beat this more then 20 year old lens. Just
thought the 135mm wasn't quite long enough. Add on a 2x converter, and
it's still sharp, and gives me 400mm at ~f/8.

I have two Konica bodies an FC-1 which is out for it's 5,000,000 mile
tuneup.... Have a TC as well, talked to the repair shop this morning
and the FC-1 should be coming back next week :-)

Paul

You peaked my curiosity. Is it the Elora Gorge?


Francis A. Miniter


Paul Schmidt wrote:


I know this is a little off topic, well sort of.

Planning a hike, this is more of a nature walk, obvviously the camera
is going, but wondering what others take on such a trip, both camera
and non-camera related. Maximum weight under 40lbs. This is a one
day trip.

Destination: a non-operating park, in the Ontario Provincial Parks
system (essentially the province provides, garbage can, outhouse, and
parking (for a small fee). Date late April, about 50km from Toronto.
Around 6km of trails, snows gone, cooler temperatures (around 0C to 5C
overnight), daytime highs are running between 10C and 20C.

I have a pretty good idea of what I want to take, but would like to
know what others would take, I know I missed something.

Paul

Francis A. Miniter wrote:
You peaked my curiosity. Is it the Elora Gorge?


Nope, Mono Cliffs......

Paul


Paul Schmidt wrote:


I know this is a little off topic, well sort of.

Planning a hike, this is more of a nature walk, obvviously the camera
is going, but wondering what others take on such a trip, both camera
and non-camera related. Maximum weight under 40lbs. This is a one
day trip.

Destination: a non-operating park, in the Ontario Provincial Parks
system (essentially the province provides, garbage can, outhouse, and
parking (for a small fee). Date late April, about 50km from Toronto.
Around 6km of trails, snows gone, cooler temperatures (around 0C to 5C
overnight), daytime highs are running between 10C and 20C.

I have a pretty good idea of what I want to take, but would like to
know what others would take, I know I missed something.