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D7000 kit to Disney World

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  • Started 1 year ago by abetanco
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  1. abetanco

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    I'm planning a trip to Disney World this month, my first time over there. I would love to get a lot of great pics during the trip, and I'm thinking about the best photography kit.

    I have a Nikon D7000 with the Nikon 16-85 VR as my base kit. Other lenses I all ready have are the sigma 10-20 and Nikon 70-300 VR. A sb-600 is my flash option, but thinking in leaving it at home.

    For camera bag I'm planning to carry my camera and lenses in the Lowepro Inverse 100 aw.

    My questions are: apart from the 16-86, will it be useful to carry any of the other two lenses? Can I have the Lowepro Inverse 100 into Disney World's rides?

    Thank you for your help with my questions and any tip you can give to me,

    Alfonso Betancourt

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  2. NikoDoby

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    Let's keep the discussion and suggestions only on Disney World/land and the lenses in abetanco's post otherwise this thread will turn into another long back and forth list of every "best" possible combination of lenses to take on a trip. There are several of those threads already. Besides it doesn't really help when members suggest buying the 35mm f1.8 and the 70-200 f2.8 or the one 18-200mm for a trip.

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  3. Rx4Photo

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    Hello Alfonso,

    If I were you I'd keep it simple when going into the parks. In other words, just take the D7000 attached to the 16-85 VR only into the park. As a resident of West Palm Beach, Disney World is in my back yard (so to speak). With 9 year old twin kids I've gone there several times in the past years - all visits were before getting my Nikon D7000 though. Much of my reasoning depends on who's going with you...spouse/friend, in-laws, kids, how many and how young?

    There's so much to see no matter which park you go to and there's lots of color. You'll want to capture the color on so many of your photos so taking the 70-300mm zoom will cause your pics to miss a lot of whats right around you. In addition, Disney is just not a place that would cause you to need the 70-300 lens. Everything you'd want to get a picture of can be taken with that 16-85. If you go to Animal Kingdom...my suggestion...enjoy the sights....shoot what you can with the 16-85 and don't hassle with lens changes just to get a shot of the animals. That 16-85 is quite capable of capturing everything you'll want to.

    You can still bring the 70-300 and SB-600 on vacation for whatever you might want them for but no need to bring them to the parks IMO. As far as the Sigma 10-20, personally, I'd leave it at home unless you think you'd like to get some super wide shots from within the park. I think 16mm is wide enough and taking time to change lenses would take you out of the moment of just having fun.

    If you visit one of the in park restaurants and there are characters around, once again the 16-85mm + on camera flash is all you'd need. Night-time, just up the ISO and shoot away. If you're going to the Magic Kingdom try to stay till dark and get a few pics of the castle at night. It's beautiful. VR will help a lot there. Also be sure to catch the character parade down Main Street. Happens twice per day I think. It's quite the photo op.

    About the camera bag. I looked at it on-line. It looks good if you're only bringing the camera/16-85. Getting on some of those rides will require you to sit with that bag between your legs but there's usually ample room for that. Just hold on tight. Wouldn't want your new camera flying out of the Dumbo ride : )

    I'm suggesting taking only one lens to the park also because as the day goes on, you'll appreciate a lighter kit.

    Most importantly...have fun!

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  4. adamz

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    IMHO 16-85 will do 80% of Your shots. I would add S10-20 for amazing wide angle shots, especially from above. As for N70-300, unless You go to animal kingdom there's pretty much no need for it. in AK I would be more than happy to have longer glass, especially for nice candid shots.

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  5. tcole1983

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    IMO just bring one lens and your camera. I mean really they aren't going to be pictures you are going to sell or anything. If you have a faster lens it might help. When I was there most pictures with characters they would take a picture with my Nikon for us...so the faster lens would help them get the best shot for you, but I wouldn't suggest a fixed focal length because they won't take too much effort in the pictures with your camera. The people that shoot the pictures when I was there were using Nikon bodies and I think the 17-55 F2.8. On rides you can put the camera by your feet or in a backpack.

    So like I said...the pictures are just for you. Do you really need the 85 f1.8 or whatever to have nice Bokeh?...I think the kit lens will do it for you. If you go to animal kingdom them maybe have the 70-300 that day, but it won't be necessary on any other occasion. I actually only took my Nikon on the day we went to animal kingdom and left it in my hotel the other days and used my wife's P&S.

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    I agree with Adamz (wide rather than long in crowded situations) and tcole1983 (one lens for the day depending on where you're going). If I were going I'd bring a FF with 14-24, or DX equivalent. It would be great for capturing the sheer size of the place, excellent for taking shots of the parade and rides, and if you feel realy brave (and you can smuggle it on), how about trying to get on the front of a rollercoaster and filming the experience. I managed to do it at Universal a few years ago, the video footage was amazing! :-)

    Have a great time, let us see some of the shots on your return!

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  7. NSXType-R

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    I would definitely travel light with the D7000 and 16-85. You're probably taking photos of your kids and yourself. Go easy with your back and pack and just enjoy the day.

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  8. Rx4Photo

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    NSXType-R said:
    I would definitely travel light with the D7000 and 16-85. You're probably taking photos of your kids and yourself. Go easy with your back and pack and just enjoy the day.

    Exactly NSX, that's what I was about to chime back in on. If you're going to Disney World in Florida remember, it will be HOT and crowded. School's out. Lines will be long. A lighter pack will be your friend at the end of the day.

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    The lighting is usually pretty good. Another thing is it might rain...so it might not hurt to bring a bag or make sure yours is waterproof...and there are a couple of water rides. It will be very hot and that is why I suggested the one lens option. I only had my 18-200 when I went and it was great for everything.

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  10. SkintBrit

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    Great shots tcole1983!

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  11. IndyGeoff

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    I'd probably take the 10-20 and 16-85. I'd probably not take my flash and lug it around.

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    I agree with the one lens setup. I personnally would go with my 18-105 VR, but might sneak in the 35mm f1.8 for indoors shows (it's small to pack after all) and the 70-300 VR for AK day.

    I am considering the Tamron 18-270 VC PZD purchase this summer to take care of everything and still have the 35mm for indoors.

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  13. abetanco

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    Thank you all for your kind and timely feedback.

    We are going to Disney World with my two kids (4 and 7 years old). They are somewhat accustomed to the photographs of their father :)

    I will use the Nikon 16-85, and carry in the bag the sigma 10-20. I will use two 16 GB SD cards, and download the pictures every night to a laptop.

    I have planned to go one day to Animal Kingdom, that day will add the Nikon 70-300 VR instead of the sigma 10-20. I will leave at home the SB-600 and Nikon 50 1.8

    Do you think a tripod is necessary for those spectacular fireworks? I have a sunpack travelsmart that is light enough

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  14. abetanco

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    tcole1983 said:
    The lighting is usually pretty good. Another thing is it might rain...so it might not hurt to bring a bag or make sure yours is waterproof...and there are a couple of water rides. It will be very hot and that is why I suggested the one lens option. I only had my 18-200 when I went and it was great for everything.

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    Nice pictures! Did you use a tripod for the fireworks?

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  15. abetanco

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    Thank you! Sure, I'll share some photos with you on my return.

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  16. tcole1983

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    No tripod. Actually that was hand held with live view over people's heads. I wouldn't bother with the tripod.

    and I promise you...the less you have to lug around the happier you will be. Not to mention with the kids...

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  17. NSXType-R

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    abetanco said:
    Thank you all for your kind and timely feedback.

    We are going to Disney World with my two kids (4 and 7 years old). They are somewhat accustomed to the photographs of their father :)

    I will use the Nikon 16-85, and carry in the bag the sigma 10-20. I will use two 16 GB SD cards, and download the pictures every night to a laptop.

    I have planned to go one day to Animal Kingdom, that day will add the Nikon 70-300 VR instead of the sigma 10-20. I will leave at home the SB-600 and Nikon 50 1.8

    Do you think a tripod is necessary for those spectacular fireworks? I have a sunpack travelsmart that is light enough

    Enjoy your trip! Sounds like a great kit there.

    I've dabbled a bit with fireworks, an I didn't really need a tripod.

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  18. iris chrome

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    abetanco said:
    I will use the Nikon 16-85, and carry in the bag the sigma 10-20. I will use two 16 GB SD cards, and download the pictures every night to a laptop.

    I have planned to go one day to Animal Kingdom, that day will add the Nikon 70-300 VR instead of the sigma 10-20. I will leave at home the SB-600 and Nikon 50 1.8

    That's probably what I'd do too if I was going to Disney World.

    abetanco said:
    Do you think a tripod is necessary for those spectacular fireworks? I have a sunpack travelsmart that is light enough

    Like tcole1983 said, you really wouldn't need a tripod. It's probably just gonna get in the way with all the people and kids there. If you're just that concerned and feel like you need the tripod, then go with a gorillapod. They're sturdy, light and will do the job. The railings on the bridges to the left and right of the big castle are excellent places to attach it.

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  19. lauzobe

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    I also would leave the tripod home or the hotel room (since you might want to use it for some panoramic. Having been at the fireworks and with the crowds there, it would be a tripping hazard. If you must have some stabilizing help, you might want to carry a small monopod. But hand held should be fine.

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  20. NikoDoby

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    I don't think tripods or monopods are even allowed (?)

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    NikoDoby said:
    I don't think tripods or monopods are even allowed (?)

    +1 and with all the people you probably wouldn't want to trust your camera not being held. More then likely would get run into or knocked over. Not to mention at the shows there would be no where to put it...get there early.

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  22. Rx4Photo

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    A little more advice Alfonso. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parade routes get filled up very fast. Get to a spot at least 30 to 45 minutes early and stay there. The streets in A.K. are not as wide as those in The M.K. so the crowd will seem more congested. Enjoy!
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  23. abetanco

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    NikoDoby said:
    I don't think tripods or monopods are even allowed (?)

    I have read about people using tripods or monopods at Disney World. I don't think it´s a good idea but...

    As a complement to the Nikon D7000 + 16-85VR I will get my Canon G9 when ask someone else to take us a picture.

    Thank you for your helpful advice

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  24. abetanco

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    Rx4Photo said:
    A little more advice Alfonso. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parade routes get filled up very fast. Get to a spot at least 30 to 45 minutes early and stay there. The streets in A.K. are not as wide as those in The M.K. so the crowd will seem more congested. Enjoy!

    Great picture Rx4Photo! What lens did you use?

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  25. Rx4Photo

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    abetanco said:
    Great picture Rx4Photo! What lens did you use?

    Thanks abetanco, but ...er...um....how should I say this....I did take that picture back in 2010 but at the time I was using a camera I had before my Nikon D7000 - the Canon Powershot Pro1. I have since handed that camera off to my niece. The Nikon goes with me the next time. It was neat that she looked directly at me for the shot.

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