- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances Oct 2024
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In the past I've used a camera pouch on a belt if I only take one lens on a trip or walk.Hi- amateur photographer here (who misspells things in post titles when not wearing glasses!!) and doing my first Camino starting next week (Francis from SJPP) and have been back and forth regarding taking my smaller Nikon with prime lens set up which weighs in at about 500g. Main issues are how best to carry while on trail so it’s readily accessible to actually use- and then managing it off trail- especially sleeping and securing in albergues - and it’s just slightly too big for most smaller waist/crossbody bags and I don’t love the shoulder clip set up that a lot of other hikers use. So - take or not to take? I have iphone and lenses that I can take as compromise but afraid I’ll miss my camera - at least some - just curious what other photographers have done and how it worked out - so any advice/ thoughts would be welcome.
I’m currently on the Camino Frances and I have the Canon M50 with me. I have it clipped to a front strap on my back pack and it’s been fine and not annoying! To be fair, it’s quite small so I can easily store it in my backpack when I get to the albergues. I’ve never had any safety issues so far. Personally I’m so glad I brought it, there are amazing views to capture ESPECIALLY from SJPP to Roncesvalles!Hi- amateur photographer here (who misspells things in post titles when not wearing glasses!!) and doing my first Camino starting next week (Frances from SJPP) and have been back and forth regarding taking my smaller Nikon with prime lens set up which weighs in at about 500g. Main issues are how best to carry while on trail so it’s readily accessible to actually use- and then managing it off trail- especially sleeping and securing in albergues - and it’s just slightly too big for most smaller waist/crossbody bags and I don’t love the shoulder clip set up that a lot of other hikers use. So - take or not to take? I have iphone and lenses that I can take as compromise but afraid I’ll miss my camera - at least some - just curious what other photographers have done and how it worked out - so any advice/ thoughts would be welcome.
There are numerous things you might miss, at least some, and you can't take them allafraid I’ll miss my camera - at least some
Nikon Z50 is the perfect little travel camera. I took mine in 2022 for the entire Frances. I recently returned from my second Camino where I took a Nikon Z9 with 24-70mm lens and a couple of primes. No regrets, now I have amazing images to remember the trips by.Hi- amateur photographer here (who misspells things in post titles when not wearing glasses!!) and doing my first Camino starting next week (Frances from SJPP) and have been back and forth regarding taking my smaller Nikon with prime lens set up which weighs in at about 500g. Main issues are how best to carry while on trail so it’s readily accessible to actually use- and then managing it off trail- especially sleeping and securing in albergues - and it’s just slightly too big for most smaller waist/crossbody bags and I don’t love the shoulder clip set up that a lot of other hikers use. So - take or not to take? I have iphone and lenses that I can take as compromise but afraid I’ll miss my camera - at least some - just curious what other photographers have done and how it worked out - so any advice/ thoughts would be welcome.
What lens/lenses did you use with the Z50. That’s what I was planning to take ?Nikon Z50 is the perfect little travel camera. I took mine in 2022 for the entire Frances. I recently returned from my second Camino where I took a Nikon Z9 with 24-70mm lens and a couple of primes. No regrets, now I have amazing images to remember the trips by.
You can get a quick release clip for your pack, or my preference was a strap and have it around my neck, although I found I had it in my hand 80% of the time, as I walked.
appreciate the reminder - it is definitely not lost on me -There are numerous things you might miss, at least some, and you can't take them all! However, you will gain in other ways. Only you can decide which compromises make sense for you.
Hi, take your camera! In my opinion an absolute must.Hi- amateur photographer here (who misspells things in post titles when not wearing glasses!!) and doing my first Camino starting next week (Frances from SJPP) and have been back and forth regarding taking my smaller Nikon with prime lens set up which weighs in at about 500g. Main issues are how best to carry while on trail so it’s readily accessible to actually use- and then managing it off trail- especially sleeping and securing in albergues - and it’s just slightly too big for most smaller waist/crossbody bags and I don’t love the shoulder clip set up that a lot of other hikers use. So - take or not to take? I have iphone and lenses that I can take as compromise but afraid I’ll miss my camera - at least some - just curious what other photographers have done and how it worked out - so any advice/ thoughts would be welcome.
Hi- amateur photographer here (who misspells things in post titles when not wearing glasses!!) and doing my first Camino starting next week (Frances from SJPP) and have been back and forth regarding taking my smaller Nikon with prime lens set up which weighs in at about 500g. Main issues are how best to carry while on trail so it’s readily accessible to actually use- and then managing it off trail- especially sleeping and securing in albergues - and it’s just slightly too big for most smaller waist/crossbody bags and I don’t love the shoulder clip set up that a lot of other hikers use. So - take or not to take? I have iphone and lenses that I can take as compromise but afraid I’ll miss my camera - at least some - just curious what other photographers have done and how it worked out - so any advice/ thoughts would be welcome.
I had a Meike 35mm f1.4 prime and the kit 50-250mm.What lens/lenses did you use with the Z50. That’s what I was planning to take ?
You mentioned you have an iPhone as a potential compromise. I use an iPhone Pro and, honestly, I cannot rationalize bringing a camera along as well. Although I do love my cameras, I can get amazing quality pictures with the iPhone. Yes, there are some things I can't do with it and other things that I need to trick it into doing to get what I want, but on the whole it's still very good. I just upgraded to the 16, should be delivered any day now, can't wait!Hi- amateur photographer here (who misspells things in post titles when not wearing glasses!!) and doing my first Camino starting next week (Frances from SJPP) and have been back and forth regarding taking my smaller Nikon with prime lens set up which weighs in at about 500g. Main issues are how best to carry while on trail so it’s readily accessible to actually use- and then managing it off trail- especially sleeping and securing in albergues - and it’s just slightly too big for most smaller waist/crossbody bags and I don’t love the shoulder clip set up that a lot of other hikers use. So - take or not to take? I have iphone and lenses that I can take as compromise but afraid I’ll miss my camera - at least some - just curious what other photographers have done and how it worked out - so any advice/ thoughts would be welcome.
The MX is a lovely little camera. It's the camera I had as a teenager, until it was stolen. I bought another a couple of years ago for a trip down memory lane.Making photos has always been a big part of my discovery when in a new place. I find that just by carrying a camera and thinking about photos, I see the place in greater detail. I walked most of the Chemin du Puy last year and carried a Pentax MX, a small film SLR from the early 80s. I took an 85mm f/2 lens and a 28, but I could have done the whole trip with just the 85. That focal length matches well how I see things. I shot 14 rolls of B/W film in about 7 weeks of walking. I clipped a carabiner to a backpack strap and looped the camera strap through that. Worked well for me.
I don't think I saw anybody using other than a cell phone for photos. I used my cheap google phone for color photos and for blogging. The gîtes in France are a little different from how I understand the albergues in Spain to be. I didn't call attention to my camera, but it isn't particularly valuable either. It stayed in my pack overnight.
Don’t take it-Hi- amateur photographer here (who misspells things in post titles when not wearing glasses!!) and doing my first Camino starting next week (Frances from SJPP) and have been back and forth regarding taking my smaller Nikon with prime lens set up which weighs in at about 500g. Main issues are how best to carry while on trail so it’s readily accessible to actually use- and then managing it off trail- especially sleeping and securing in albergues - and it’s just slightly too big for most smaller waist/crossbody bags and I don’t love the shoulder clip set up that a lot of other hikers use. So - take or not to take? I have iphone and lenses that I can take as compromise but afraid I’ll miss my camera - at least some - just curious what other photographers have done and how it worked out - so any advice/ thoughts would be welcome.
I appreciate the wisdom!Take it and enjoy your hobby,passion,memory touchstone.
A bit of wisdom.
Scrub every bit of brand identifier on every piece of equipment you will carry.
Thieves and lowlifes dont have to know models, just names,branding or general shapes.
Paint over branding...write down serial numbers of what you take..1. It will help the cops id in case it ends up in a pawn shop
2. It will help you in any dispute of ownership
3.insure.
A very many here are not photographers and are blind to why someone would take one..the "my phone takes equally as good picture"
Well...it absolutly does not.
My S23 Ultra takes up to 200 mp photos and 8k videos
High end ..highest end.
Social media nerfs photos to fit the page
IG,FB whoever..so it looks good enough for biff and buffys poodle on the beach in playa di mar
But try anything to expand and poof
All gone.
But ime.preaching to the choir here.
Its weight in your pack,no one elses
my batteries last about 4-5k shots each
Take enough or a charger
Phones will never ever take the place of a proper camera.
Now that ive stirred the pot have a great day!
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