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[halvin]

I'm having great difficulty deciding what camera gear to take this year.  I've pretty much settled on leaving my Nikon D300 at home because it's too big, so I'm going to take my D40 instead.  Last year I took the kit lens but this year I think I'm going to brave it and take my 18-200 superzoom and Sigma 30mm f/1.4.  Added to that, I'm really tempted to hire a wide angle for the week.  I think the flashes can stay at home.  Now I just need to decide on a bag.

Decisions, decisions.     Anyone in the same boat as me?

[Bza]

its a good boat to be in.

as a DSLR owner myself, i would never dream of taking it to glasto, too fearful of theft or breakage when drunk.

but seeing that you have a d40, just knocking around, id say go for it, you'll get some amazing pics, esp if you take a nifty little tripod with you.

im well jealous  

[xploit]

I sold my DSLR a while back - was only a D50, now have a digital compact - a Lumix TZ4 - get great results with that so not really worried about it

[StormCrow]

Well I'm taking my D300 again this year I'm undecided about the battery grip though but I probably will take that as well as I'm really used to it now.

Just bought a Nikon 17-55mm so I'm taking that and my 70-300mm VR and my Sigma 10-20mm.

As for bags I've got about 5 I used my slingshot 200 last year, it was great for the camera but there was little room for other stuff so for this year I've just bought a Lowepro 350 fastpack and it will have its first outing tomorrow. First impressions are its just what I need for Glastonbury as it has a good sized camera compartment and it also has a good sized compartment that will hold my poncho etc.

I'm actually now wondering if I will be able to get away with a smaller version of the fastpack so that will probably be bag number 6!!!!!!

[halvin]

StormCrow, on May 24 2009, 11:59 PM, said:

... used my slingshot 200 last year ... so for this year I've just bought a Lowepro 350 fastpack ...

I've got a slingshot 200, which is one of my options.  Like you said, there's not really enough room for other stuff and also I find it a little uncomfortable to carry for long periods.  I'd love to know how you get on with the fastpack, specifically how easy it is to get the camera out when you're on the move.  I kinda need a new daypack so I think I could sneak it through the domestic finances under 'bags' rather than 'camera gear'.

(At least it's not another flash. Mrs H doesn't seem to understand why the answer to the question, 'how many flashes do you need?!' is always, 'one more!'   )

[scmusic]

I have an old Canon 20D that is my "backup" camera which I will be taking with a couple of lenses, a 17-40mm f4L and an older 28-135mm IS - I will be leaving behind a few more expensive lenses. Idea being, I am not going to kill myself if they get nicked or knocked around, I can claim on insurance if necessary. Gonna keep memory cards on my person while sleeping etc. I took the 20D to Glasto last time (2007) and it worked a treat.

I have a smaller camera bag (an over the shoulder purse type one) that just holds camera + attached lens, with another lens shoehorned in. This usually - at festivals - gets put into a larger daybag with other stuff (jumpers etc). So no obvious camera bag to attract attention, not that I am too worried about it.

I also take a compact camera for those times when you simply can't be arsed - or fear you may be too irresponsible - to cart your big kit around. Big kit gets stuck in the lockup for a while.

Only change to my kit this year may be the addition of a Gorillapod. Can't see myself bringing even a travel tripod, but you never know. Certainly not my big Manfrotto jobbie.

[jamiejc]

I brought this camera few months ago not really an DSLR, haven't really had a chance to use it but will at Glasto....
S1000FD  33mm to 396mm zoom...

Edited by jamiejc, 25 May 2009 - 01:24 PM.

[krisskross]

Yep, in the same boat.  Deciding between my 5d and 400d.  will bring a 70-300 and 50mm  but prob leave the rest at home just in case.  thinking about renting a flash too as i dont have a proper one - just the built in piece of rubbish on the 400d...

[oafc0000]

I have a Nikon D-40...  Will be bringing it along...  If it gets nicked it gets nicked...

[Storm_NL]

I *may* be bringing my Nikon D90 with me.....

....then again, it's an expensive piece of kit, which means I'll probably be too scared to leave it in my tent, and end up lugging it around with me 24/7...  

Otherwise, it's my little ploppy Casio...
Which, to be fair, can take some nice piccies.  

EDIT :
Ooooh!  And as for camera bags, I can highly recommend Crumpler.
I'm becoming quite a fan.  

Edited by Storm_NL, 25 May 2009 - 07:27 AM.

[glastoman417]

xploit, on May 24 2009, 11:57 PM, said:

I sold my DSLR a while back - was only a D50, now have a digital compact - a Lumix TZ4 - get great results with that so not really worried about it

Just got a TZ7, took it to sound city on Friday night to try it out, hd video quality and sound is brilliant!  

Stills were a bit iffy though (lots of red eye and blur, though blur won't be an issue on Sunday nigh * groan * ) I need to read the manual me thinks!

[Ladybug-nina]

Storm_NL, on May 25 2009, 08:26 AM, said:

I *may* be bringing my Nikon D90 with me.....

....then again, it's an expensive piece of kit, which means I'll probably be too scared to leave it in my tent, and end up lugging it around with me 24/7...  

Otherwise, it's my little ploppy Casio...
Which, to be fair, can take some nice piccies.  

EDIT :
Ooooh!  And as for camera bags, I can highly recommend Crumpler.
I'm becoming quite a fan.  

Dont forget you can put it in the lock-ups chappy!

I am taking my little Sony DSC H3. I took it last year and got some great shots but without having to lug a huge thing around. I am thinking of getting a couple of new lenses for it though.

[Storm_NL]

Ladybug-nina, on May 25 2009, 10:37 AM, said:

Dont forget you can put it in the lock-ups chappy!

I am taking my little Sony DSC H3. I took it last year and got some great shots but without having to lug a huge thing around. I am thinking of getting a couple of new lenses for it though.

Ooooh!
The lock-ups!  I completely forgot!  

I'm really tempted now.
Besides pretty piccies, if we ever get around to doing that efestivals Glastomentary, I'll hopefully have some good HD footage too...  

[Ladybug-nina]

Take it then!

These are some of my fav photos from last years festival. This woman is just so cool!Contamination Zone

[Rachie]

I have a sony a350. Its my pride and joy. When i got it, my dream was taking it to glasto...but now ive got it, i reallly dont know...

Im in complete tormail about bringing it or not.*

*im thinking of using it in the day, but putting it in the lock-up by 6pm every evening or somthing like that...     

[Laura_Babs]

Ladybug-nina, on May 25 2009, 09:10 AM, said:

Take it then!

These are some of my fav photos from last years festival. This woman is just so cool!Contamination Zone

Those are some great photos. They really made me smile!

[scmusic]

I'd say that if you are a reasonably responsible person and a photo nut, and you are on the fence about bringing your DSLR, then bring it. I know from last time that enough people bring them now that you'll spend the whole weekend wishing you'd brought it. As long as you put it away when you think you might be entering the Irresponsibility Zone, you should be fine.

I wouldn't have been able to get shots like these with a compact camera (well at least not most compact cameras):





(more here)

[r0cky]

halvin, on May 24 2009, 11:48 PM, said:

I'm having great difficulty deciding what camera gear to take this year.

halvin, on May 25 2009, 12:21 AM, said:

I've got a slingshot 200, which is one of my options.  Like you said, there's not really enough room for other stuff and also I find it a little uncomfortable to carry for long periods.  I'd love to know how you get on with the fastpack, specifically how easy it is to get the camera out when you're on the move.

My quest for a day-bag continues, I might get a messenger style bag.

I started out with the Slingshot 200, I hate it.  Very uncomfortable after a while, I will not use it again. I've recently bought the Fastpack 100 (in black), and it's much better.  The biggest gripe I have with it, is there's no sternum strap, so I don't find it as comfortable, as the shoulder straps can slip.  I might mod mine to fit one from another bag when I get time.  It's very easy to slip one shoulder strap off and pull the bag around to the front; but it's not as a secure a platform

The Fastpack is great, although the 100 is very small.  I can take the main camera and another lens, and another lens in the upper compartment.  But I tend to user the upper compartment for day-stuff.  The upper compartment is totally separate, unlike some bags, so no danger of crumbs and crisps getting into the camera section at the bottom.  I specifically wanted a bag for day stuff and my SLR (30D).

If I take it to Glasto (which I will do one year, perhaps next), I will take my 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, and 10-22mm; don't think I would take any long lenses (prefer to get close to subjects); but possibly if I did, something cheap like the 70-300mm.

However, this year, I'm taking my just purchased Canon Digital Ixus 980IS (SD990) and a single 8GB SDHC card.  I want something in my pocket that I can carry 24-7, even if dancing!  

Edited by r0cky, 25 May 2009 - 10:54 AM.

[yasgursfarmhand]

Will be taking a Canon EOS 450 this year for the first time. Can someone give me a quick run down on the lock ups - cost etc. Have been going to Glasto for 20 years but will be the first time I've used a locker. Walked past them on the way up to Pennards, in the bottom corner of Home ground, i think. They'd be most convenient.

[qob]

im taking mine, only with the standard lens though cos i know from experience how annoyed i'll get taking it everywhere if theres too much weight. i'm only taking it cos i seem to have mislaid my little one! im so angry at mysel! but i will remember to take a memory card this time, saves a trip to the shopping centre and back!!