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I’ve been asked various times what kind of camera instrumentation I use for my dog photography so I decisive to write it down. As with closely anything, good instrumentation makes things run more smoothly. No exception with photography. Now, I’m a Nikon shooter. But it has been my experience that in the photography world, it depends solely on who you ask as to which brand is better; Nikon or Canon. I will say this, they both have amount of energy and weaknesses, they both are great cameras and they both have great lenses. So, I think it’s a matter of personal opinion. If you ask me, I would tell you I shoot with Nikon and I am very happy with Nikon and I don’t think I will ever change, that doesn’t mean I won’t, but it’s very unlikely.
Now, I will introduce you to my photography equipment;
The first, and most loved, is my Nikon D300 camera body named Buddy
The second is my Nikon 18-200 VR lens named Bud
The third is my Nikon SB-900 Speedlight named Buddy’s Buddy (I named him that because no one loves him but me and Buddy. He blinds everyone else)
My three new cameras and lenses are Chico, Dud, & Tomas. Chico is a D5000 camera body, Dud is an 18-55 VR lens, Tomas is a 70-300 VR lens, and, isolated from Bud, he is my bestloved lens.
My bestloved combining of camera & lens for dog photography is the D300 and 70-300 VR, and for an all around, popular purpose, do-most-jobs, camera combo for me is the D300 with the 18-200 VR with the SB-900 Speedlight. (I shot an entire wedding with this set up)
Now, why go with a D300, I started my photography career with the D300 with the 18-200 VR and I will have to say not a better camera-lens combo ever existed. The D300 has so much skillfulness in all kinds of lighting it is almost head spinning, the low noise ISO is very incredible. Many times I’ve taken very nice pictures of deer in the scant faint light early in the morning with a high ISO with the exposure compensation set reasonably high with very delighting results. But the D300 isn’t for everyone, with all the buttons, switches, and menu options, it takes a little time to get applied to it and master it. But once you master it, the results are well worth it.
On the 18-200 VR lens, the shear skillfulness zoom power is reason sufficient to buy it. One thing I love in regards to the zoom power is the fact that I only have to take one lens to do the occupation that might take two or three lenses. Also I love the VR (vibration reduction) capabilities, a few times I turned off the VR switch and tried to take a few pictures and the divergence is mind boggling.
I got the 70-300 VR lens as a versatile semi telephoto lens for a very somewhat price, and as a result, it is one of my bestloved lenses. Again like the 18-200, it is versatile, high power, and wide zoom lens, I may take elaborate pictures of deer at 100 yards with it and I don’t have to lug around an 8lb, 15 inch lens all day.
The only reason I got the 18-55 VR is it came with the D5000 camera and lens kit and it was only $100 but I found it came in handy when my mom wanted to shoot with it when I want to shoot with my D300 and 18-200 lens. On the D5000, it’s a great backup camera and that’s what I purchased it for. The D5000 is a small, compact, simple, and it takes a very good picture.
Now, I’ll introduce you to my camera bags and backpacks. They are all Lowepro, I’ve employed various dissimilar brands but none have pleased me as much as Lowepro; they are tough, well built, versatile, well padded, the backpacks have great harnesses, all around good quality products. I have the;
Rolling Computer Trekker AW, Rolling Backpack
Dryzone Rover Hydration System, Waterproof Backpack
Nova 2 AW, Shoulder Bag
I chose the rolling computer trekker because it is a rolling backpack, a huge vantage for photographing dog shows and places where you do a lot of walking on comparatively flat surfaces, and it may go on the plane plus it may carry a tripod. The rolling trekker is what I call my “base camp” where all my instrumentation stays when I’m not using them. I use the Dryzone Rover and the Nova for “field trips” the Dryzone is used primarily for my back woods trips where I need more things other than camera equipment. The Dryzone is a new addition to my arsenal and I’m still putting it through it is paces. My Nova is applied for little trips and keeping the main camera instrumentation with me if I need to leave my hotel room or something.
A tip for the bags I talked with regards to above; when I go to shows, I take the rolling trekker to the show web site and establish “Base Camp” then I take the Nova out on “Field Trips” and I’m now using the Dryzone for weekend trips out into the backwoods, the Dryzone’s camera compartment is huge sufficient to take all my camera instrumentation and spare batteries & memory cards, plus, it is waterproof. The Dryzone has two compartments, the top part is for frequent items like feed and spare socks plus the Hydration water reservoir that came with the pack. The bottom compartment is the waterproof camera compartment, the instrumentation organizer inside is in truth ergonomically shaped and I may fit two camera bodies, two lenses, and one Speedlight with spare batteries & memory cards with even a little room left over.
Lowepro Dryzone 200 Backpack Waterproof
The DryZone 200 is the world’s original totally waterproof, soft-sided camera backpack. Even to the full or entire extent loaded, the DryZone 200 will float so your gear is always protected. The inner drypod with patented, waterproof TIZIP’ zipper provides 100% watertight protection. It’s like a drysuit for your equipment. When less shelter is needed, leave the TIZIP’ open and firmly attach just the inner zipper and top clip for having little impact access. The heavy-duty, padded camera compartment inside is to the full or entire extent customizable while the outer shell comes finish with a technical backpack harness. Also included: ergonomic lumbar support; wholly adaptable CollarCut’ shoulder straps; tuck-away tripod holder; self-draining mesh pockets; drain hole; rubber handle; and attachment loops for SlipLock’ accessories. DryZone packs are comfortable to wear and give you total peace of mind in extreme environments.
Lowepro Dryzone 200 Backpack Waterproof Photo
Lowepro Dryzone 200 Backpack Waterproof Photo
Lowepro Dryzone 200 Backpack Waterproof Photo
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Most helpful client reviews
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
 Wet, wild…and yellow
By DiveDoc
This is a fantastic idea! I carry digital camera gear, hard drives and LOTS of rechargeable batteries onto boats to take photographs underwater. It has all become much having little impact with a waterproof backpack… and it seems to be accepted as hand luggage by airlines. This huge version carries a lot, two cameras, two flashguns and two lenses and an aluminium camera housing. A wildlife photographer could get almost anything into the pack, and sling a tripod on the outside, with lunch in the pocket.
The waterproof layer has a zip that would not look out of place on a drysuit, and seems just as effective at keeping water out.
The backpack looks bulky, but it’s comfortable when it’s adjusted. My only reservation is that the pack is bright yellow, and stands out in a crowd, which isn’t idealisti when it’s filled with $$000s of gear. It would be easy to find if you dropped it in the sea, though, and Lowe assert that it would float, protecting the gear inside!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
 Swim with your photo gear with confidence
By N. Wolff
I purchased this bag quintessentially for a big trip to Europe, Africa and Asia, which included a stop in Thailand, where I was expecting to spend a lot of time on boats that weren’t exceptionally seaworthy and I was peculiarly keen to visit the Emerald Cave, which involves a 200m swim through a cave to an enclosed beach.
Over the course of a month, I flew 13 flights and covered a distance of over 45,000km in the air, carrying in excess of 15kgs of gear. I was capable to fit the following camera instrumentation in the bag with ease:
* Canon EOS 1Ds Mk III body
* Canon 24-70 2.8L lens
* Canon 70-200 2.8L IS lens
* Canon 100 2.8 macro lens
* Canon 16-35 2.8L lens
* Canon 1.4x extender
* Canon 580EX II flash
* Wolverine 250GB portable HDD
* Various other little accessories, including CF cards, etc.
The bag likewise has an external compartment with a great deal of zippers where I was competent to fit a 15″ IBM laptop, along with books, travel documents, noise-cancelling headphones. While I from time to time had to remove the laptop to fit the bag into an overhead locker, I never had any difficultnesses with airport security or getting it on to the plane. The bag is likewise exceedingly comfortable to carry around and has solid chest and waist straps to disseminate the load. Most innovative is the back harness scheme which may be eaily adjusted up or down based on your height. The bag likewise has a concealed fold-out tripod holder down the centre of the bag.
Of course, the best feature of the bag is the dry-suit zip. It took a little time to decently lubricate it with silicone grease, but once complete, it genuinely has a very solid feel. While I was a little nervous climbing into the ocean with all my gear, it worked perfectly. The bag floated high in the water and not a drop of water penetrated the bag. The self-draining pockets on the outside also worked actually well.
There are a few minor downsides: First, the main zip is actually heavy responsibility and requires a great deal of crusade to open and close. This means it may be difficult to get your gear in and out quickly. There is a secondary frequent (non-waterproof) zip that you may use rather but the bag have a tendancy to sag without the main zip closed. Second, the yellow colour gets dirty easily. Finally, the exterior compartment is not waterproof, so if you plan to go for a swim, you’ll need to do not forget to remove everything from that compartment.
Overall, this is another magnificent bag by Lowepro. The dry-zuit zip genuinely works superbly. Some of the design features – peculiarly the height adaptable harness and waist/chest straps – are superior to those on more established models, such as the Computrekker AW Plus. I would have no hesitation recommending this bag to any individual planning to take lots of gear into uttermost climates, be it snow, water or sand. I have to admit, however, that I will probably proceed use my other Computrekker, Rover and Slingshot bags on a day-to-day basis as they are plainly posing no difficulty to get gear in and out of the bag.
6 of 6 persons found the following review helpful.
It’s HYUUUGE
By David S. Nadal
It’s big and bulky, and it’s not always commodious (photo backpacks never actually are), but it holds aqnd protects an enormous amount of stuff and, when the right way adjusted, it rides rather comfortably. I take pleasure in shooting waterfalls, and moving water in general, so there’s a reasonable amount of rockhopping involved…over, through, and most times in streams, rivers, ponds, and surf. I’ve adjusted the pack to fit very snugly, and I’ve never felt out of remainder or uncomfortable with as much as 35 lb. of gear on me in those situations, so I’m capable to get into numerous reasonably remote emplacements and actually work on a scene with all my tools.
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