Taking A DLSR?

[Craig_G]

So I've recently started getting back into a bit of photography and I'm thinking about taking my camera along this year.

At the moment I'm trying to balance up whether carrying the extra weight and the risk of loss/damage weighs up against potentially getting some excellent shots.

How many of you take a DLSR? Any tips on festival photography? What kit do you take with you?

On a side note, one of my favorite festival pics was taking by a member of this board a few years ago. He's just laid his camera on the grass outside his tent and hit the remote trigger and got a great shot through the blades of grass down into the valley at night.

[cham08]

I take mine - plus a 50mm lens and a zoom lens. Keep it in a bag unless using it and if planning on having a large one I stick it in the lock-ups so not at risk of losing/damaging it.

[garethsideas]

Take it, every where you go in Glastonbury is full of incredible photos waiting to be taken!

Last year I kept my kit simple and just took my nikon d90 and a 35mm lens. This year I'm taking the same and also toying with the idea of taking a 50mm lens and some filters, would love to get some really long exposures from up on the hill.

I recommend keeping it on you at all times, or using the lockups. Also a satchel is handy to keep it on while walking around so it's quick to access and put away.

These are my photos from last year https://www.flickr.com/photos/96017628@N03/sets/72157634666920110/

[lcb172]

i take mine each year, and always provides me with a better quality of photo, and like the others i just keep it simple with my 35mm lens. yes it is extra weight but it is well worth it.

i keep it on me at all times, and in the lock ups when i go to sleep.

But as i keep saying it is well worth it, if you want perfect pictures

[Craig_G]

I use a shoulder stap, similar to a Black Rapid strap, so carrying it around itself is fine. My standard kit is:

• Canon 400D
• 18-55mm kit lens
• 50mm
• 200mm

Carrying around two spare lenses (especially the 200mm) is a bit awkward. I love my 50mm but as my Canon has a cropped sensor, I need some distance to get a full scene.

If you're taking long exposures I assume you're also taking a tripod or Gorrila pod of sorts?

[ceetee]

I'm thinking of taking mine this year too, mostly using the 35mm prime lens (on an aps-c sensor) and taking a 10-20 wide angle to get some site wide shots from the hill or Worthy View

[benc]

I took up photography last year and packed my DSLR. Trouble is my kit is so much more expensive this time round, I'd rather worry about having a good time and not the safety of my kit.

Therefore.. I just invested in a FujiFilm compact system. Should be able to get some great shots with that, and no carrying around a large camera

[ethereal]

Usually end up taking the works (10.5mm fisheye, 10-20mm wide, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 50mm prime, 85mm prime), plus a bridge cam. for the spontaneous stuff. Feel it in the shoulders come the end of the weekend though!

Mini / cheap lightweight tripod for night scenery is useful, plastic bags/ lens protectors for rain or dust, use lock-ups obviously

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7601902@N03/sets/72157634565212312/

[russycarps]

Usually end up taking the works (10.5mm fisheye, 10-20mm wide, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 50mm prime, 85mm prime), plus a bridge cam. for the spontaneous stuff. Feel it in the shoulders come the end of the weekend though!

Mini / cheap lightweight tripod for night scenery is useful, plastic bags/ lens protectors for rain or dust, use lock-ups obviously

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7601902@N03/sets/72157634565212312/

[Craig_G]

These are my photos from last year https://www.flickr.com/photos/96017628@N03/sets/72157634666920110/

[willsnewman]

Last year I decided against taking mine, and I really enjoyed not having to worry about having any expensive belongings. We took my girlfriends SLR and that was perfect, didn't have to worry too much about it but still got some excellent photos.

Edit: Although this is once again a dilemma for me...

Edited May 19, 2014 by willsnewman

[pogal]

I always take mine, although a previous Nikon D40 was never the same after one year being dragged around and sat on repeatedly! I still take my (replaced) D3000 though, I couldn't handle missing so many great opportunities!

[StevieMcK]

I took my backup body and an old 24-70mm kit lens with me a few years ago. While it was good to have some nice shots of the festival, it was a bit cumbersome always carting it around with me during the day.

The other thing that started to bug me was being restricted to one lens. Several times I spotted a shot, but didn't have the lens I needed with me. Unless I'm at a festival shooting on the other side of the barrier, there is no danger I'd take along all of my kit.

In saying that, one of my favourite festival shots I've taken was out in the crowd (albeit I was working at the time and it wasn't at Glasto).

[Craig_G]

Usually end up taking the works (10.5mm fisheye, 10-20mm wide, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 50mm prime, 85mm prime), plus a bridge cam. for the spontaneous stuff. Feel it in the shoulders come the end of the weekend though!

Mini / cheap lightweight tripod for night scenery is useful, plastic bags/ lens protectors for rain or dust, use lock-ups obviously

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7601902@N03/sets/72157634565212312/

[JayBalls]

Took mine last year shall be taking it again,

• Canon 600D
• Tamron 18-200mm (with circular polariser)

I find the 18-200 a nice all in one lens for close and zoom shots

[garethsideas]

Usually end up taking the works (10.5mm fisheye, 10-20mm wide, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 50mm prime, 85mm prime), plus a bridge cam. for the spontaneous stuff. Feel it in the shoulders come the end of the weekend though!

Mini / cheap lightweight tripod for night scenery is useful, plastic bags/ lens protectors for rain or dust, use lock-ups obviously

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7601902@N03/sets/72157634565212312/

[garethsideas]

If you're taking long exposures I assume you're also taking a tripod or Gorrila pod of sorts?

[Craig_G]

Do you guys use filters at all? I've just started realizing the benefits of filters, especially after taking loads of outdoors photos around Greenwich park yesterday in the sun. I don't actually own any but have been experimenting in Lightroom.

[jpeee]

I took up photography last year and packed my DSLR. Trouble is my kit is so much more expensive this time round, I'd rather worry about having a good time and not the safety of my kit.

Therefore.. I just invested in a FujiFilm compact system. Should be able to get some great shots with that, and no carrying around a large camera

[Ruwise]

Amazing photos. I would love to have the full kit and the ability to take them. If you just did it for 2 half days a morning and a night you could get some fantastic shots around Glastonbury.

[Craig_G]

My camera isn't great in low light unfortunately and struggles with anything over 800 ISO. Now after reading this I'm considering getting a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8. At £100 it's a lot cheaper than upgrading the body!

[dan05delaney]

I took my DSLR to my past two but I got over excited watching Enter Shikari and knocked one of my lenses, so I've got rid and taking a compact this year,

[idb]

I've taken my Canon DSLR twice before and a couple of lenses. Always use the lockups at night. Just need a couple more batteries this year which will hopefully last the festival.

[JayBalls]

Do you guys use filters at all? I've just started realizing the benefits of filters, especially after taking loads of outdoors photos around Greenwich park yesterday in the sun. I don't actually own any but have been experimenting in Lightroom.

[ceetee]

Take it, every where you go in Glastonbury is full of incredible photos waiting to be taken!

Last year I kept my kit simple and just took my nikon d90 and a 35mm lens. This year I'm taking the same and also toying with the idea of taking a 50mm lens and some filters, would love to get some really long exposures from up on the hill.

I recommend keeping it on you at all times, or using the lockups. Also a satchel is handy to keep it on while walking around so it's quick to access and put away.

These are my photos from last year https://www.flickr.com/photos/96017628@N03/sets/72157634666920110/