For the photogs

[Trbayth]

So I'm trying to decide whether I want to bring a DSLR to Spyderfest or make do with just the phone (I really want to bring the DSLR.) I have a tendency to overpack for any trip so I'd force myself to only bring one lens.

If you could only bring one lens, what lens would you bring? I've got a Nikon D3100 just for info.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

So I'm trying to decide whether I want to bring a DSLR to Spyderfest or make do with just the phone (I really want to bring the DSLR.) I have a tendency to overpack for any trip so I'd force myself to only bring one lens.

If you could only bring one lens, what lens would you bring? I've got a Nikon D3100 just for info.

I'd bring a mid-range zoom. And a good flash. You'll need it inside the vendor village.

On second thought, you may want to bring a longer lens or zoom for the drag races, too.

 

[vided]

I'd bring a wide lense, and get nice and close to the subjects. Also a flash

 

[MRH]

What do you want to photograph? What lenses do you own? Are you using a full frame camera?

 

[ThreeWheels]

I'd bring a 35 to 105 zoom lense.

But honestly, my Samsung Note 3 takes photos almost as good, except for nighttime.
I also have a drift helmet cam which I mount to the Spyder.

 

[revjvegas]

I usually pack two lens. My 17-50 2.8 and my 70-200 2.8
With those two I've got the range spectrum I'm looking for and ability to shoot in lower light w/o a flash and play with DOF.

I can put that in a carry bag which fits in the bottom portion of my frunk and I can still put my helmet or other stuff on top if needed.

 

[OJ UK]

I haven't bothered with DSLRs since I got my Lumix DMC-FZ7 a few years back.
I also have a Nikon F510.....don't really get on with it so I'm thinking of replacing it
with a new Lumix DMC-FZ72.
My phone doesn't have a camera! Yes....it really is that old!

 

[Dragonrider]

I love my Sony NEX 6 - but, when I'm on the Spyder, if it's not in my pocket, I don't use it. My iPhone is OK, but I prefer a good pocketable Canon for my photography, and have an old 10MP Canon, that I've used for years, and it keeps on ticking...

 

[SL Ken]

What kind of phone? I have a Nikon d5100 and I swear that my Samsung S4 takes as good as if not better pictures. I also use my ipad because it is easier to post here or on Facebook if they are already on the device I am using to access those sites.

 

[Trbayth]

What kind of phone?

Nexus 4 plus I do have access to a Nexus 5 also.

 

[Trbayth]

Not a full-frame camera and it has a built-in flash. I have two lenses: a 55-300mm and an 18-55mm. I'll take photos of anything that looks interesting.

 

[MRH]

Not a full-frame camera and it has a built-in flash. I have two lenses: a 55-300mm and an 18-55mm. I'll take photos of anything that looks interesting.

Between the two, take the 18-55mm. That will give you a reasonable wide angle view down to a slight telephoto.

Keep your camera phone handy, as you may not have time to grab your 35mm.