fahim mohammed
Well-known member
Going on a trek to Nepal this november. Have racked my head and suffered sleepless nights on
what camera/lens combination to take. Sought help on other forums..but they are equipment
specific. Asking for help here as it covers all bases..
Criteria...in order of priority
weight
reliability
image quality
Options currently available:
Leica MP/M7/M8..with wide to medium tele..small tripod
Nikon D300...primes from 28-100;zooms 17-55..gitzo tripod with ballhead
Canon G9
Epson P5000 storage
Solar power
Freezer full of various cn41 film..bw and color
Currently favouring:
1:Leica MP or M7 with cron 35 asph..
Or
Leica MP or M7 with lux 50 asph or zm sonnar 50/1.5
2: Leica M8 with cron 28 and lux 50 or sonnar 50
Or
Leica M8 with cron 28 and cron 75
3: Nikon D300 and ? ( 17-55 is way to heavy for me to carry all day for 17 days )
4: body and a backup body
What say the sages of this forum?
Thanks
what camera/lens combination to take. Sought help on other forums..but they are equipment
specific. Asking for help here as it covers all bases..
Criteria...in order of priority
weight
reliability
image quality
Options currently available:
Leica MP/M7/M8..with wide to medium tele..small tripod
Nikon D300...primes from 28-100;zooms 17-55..gitzo tripod with ballhead
Canon G9
Epson P5000 storage
Solar power
Freezer full of various cn41 film..bw and color
Currently favouring:
1:Leica MP or M7 with cron 35 asph..
Or
Leica MP or M7 with lux 50 asph or zm sonnar 50/1.5
2: Leica M8 with cron 28 and lux 50 or sonnar 50
Or
Leica M8 with cron 28 and cron 75
3: Nikon D300 and ? ( 17-55 is way to heavy for me to carry all day for 17 days )
4: body and a backup body
What say the sages of this forum?
Thanks