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I would say that the answer to (a) is YesI wanted to see if a) anyone has brought a camera on the camino and b) what worked for you in terms of a case, showering, going to dinner, etc.
Lots of discussion about this topic. I brought the same Canon compact camera on both my caminos and would do so next time. I carried it in a front pocket for accessibility. I also generally limited photography time to the golden hours which meant the middle of the day I was mentally present with the Camino- both, good ways to experience it.I wanted to see if a) anyone has brought a camera on the camino and b) what worked for you in terms of a case, showering, going to dinner, etc.
I have an Olympus OMD EM1 mirrorless camera (500g with battery) that takes great photos, and a few lenses for it (two nice pancake lenses that are 87g and 55g, or a 300g zoom). I'm debating not bringing it, but pretty sure I'll regret that when I get home.
Any thoughts from people who have done a camino before? Thanks!
I'm certainly no expert but my experience may be relevant to you.I have an Olympus OMD EM1
I went through the same internal debate this time last year. In the end, I left my Nikon gear at home and bought a Sony RX-100. No regrets at all. No case, I just kept it in my pocket or belt pouch. Used a Ziplock plastic bag when wet weather loomed. Enjoyed the challenge of taking good photos without the benefits of DSLR, accessory lens etc. The Sony took excellent quality shots, cropping compensated for zoom limitations. I got to know two other pilgrims who were carting their DSLR and gear. In both cases, their cameras tended to dominate their Camino, as well as their walking companions'. Constant stops to pull out the gear, try different lens etc etc. Both mentioned towards the end of most days they didn't take as many shots because of the hassle factor. Odd as it seems, as the simplicity of the Camino works its magic, reaching into your pocket to grab your camera and snap that beautiful scene will happen more often than stopping to set up and compose another masterpiece!I brought a Sony rx100 m3. The case was an old heavily modified Sony small camcorder case which remained strapped to the left strap of my backpack. If I saw a scene I wanted to shoot, I would just unzip, pull it out, shoot, put it away, and rezip. It held the camera, 2 extra batteries, and the smallest Sony USB battery charging unit I had ever seen. I took the camera, wallet, and fresh clothes into the shower with me in a dry bag. That drybag was primarily used as protection for my clothes against a downpour while walking. If walking into town, I could just put it into my shirt pocket by itself.
I took my Nikon D800 with one prime lens, the 35mm f/1.8G Nikon lens, and only one extra battery. I am glad I brought it. I figured out a way to tie my camera strap into my backpack shoulder straps, so my camera was always at the ready and it was completely comfortable carrying it. You can see my Camino photos using the link below. When I walk it again I will bring my camera. Choosing one prime lens helped me cut the weight of my camera gear dramatically. There is no way I would bring zoom lenses. I was able to make it six weeks on just the two batteries. I did not bring the charger to save weight. Given you have a Mirrorless camera, you will need more batteries.I wanted to see if a) anyone has brought a camera on the camino and b) what worked for you in terms of a case, showering, going to dinner, etc.
I have an Olympus OMD EM1 mirrorless camera (500g with battery) that takes great photos, and a few lenses for it (two nice pancake lenses that are 87g and 55g, or a 300g zoom). I'm debating not bringing it, but pretty sure I'll regret that when I get home.
Any thoughts from people who have done a camino before? Thanks!
Be careful taking any kit you wouldn't want to lose, especially if this is your first camino. Weight of pack and ease of access to your camera are also important considerations. There's always the possibility of rain damage. If you have a nifty smartphone then the inbuilt camera should be more than sufficient. It all comes down to what you're looking for.I wanted to see if a) anyone has brought a camera on the camino and b) what worked for you in terms of a case, showering, going to dinner, etc.
I have an Olympus OMD EM1 mirrorless camera (500g with battery) that takes great photos, and a few lenses for it (two nice pancake lenses that are 87g and 55g, or a 300g zoom). I'm debating not bringing it, but pretty sure I'll regret that when I get home.
Any thoughts from people who have done a camino before? Thanks!
Years ago in the days of film I worked with a fellow who claimed to be a terrible photographer but said people loved his photos. When he was on vacation he would go up to someone with a few cameras draped around his neck holding out his camera and then ask "Would you mind taking a picture for me?"So I now beg, borrow, steal and pay for wonderful shots taken by photo enthousiasts who so kindly post them.
I want to Asia in my early 20s and carried full fat Pentax 5 smething or other and three lenses. I still cherish those photos, and remember the pain of the carrying bag's strap on my shoulder. But it was worth it to me.Years ago in the days of film I worked with a fellow who claimed to be a terrible photographer but said people loved his photos. When he was on vacation he would go up to someone with a few cameras draped around his neck holding out his camera and then ask "Would you mind taking a picture for me?"
I used a camera strap from ThinkTank Photo that had rings I could hook a carabiner through. The carabiners were attached to the pack straps. It worked perfectly.I brought my DSLR as well as an extra lense. I took 1 photo with it. Yup, just ONE. It was the very first day, in the Pyrenees, and I really did not want to take my bag off, unzip it, hassle with trying to take it out of my top compartment, adjust the settings and all that jazz, but it was really too beautiful not to take it out. Other than that, it stayed in my bag the whole Camino. The rest of my photos I took with my phone. I plan on doing the CP sometime next year, and I'm hoping to figure out a way to have my DSLR hooked onto the shoulder straps of my backpack, for quick access. So, if you can figure out a way to make it accessible, then yeah, great idea! If you can't, it really just becomes a hassle and extra weight.
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I used a camera strap from ThinkTank Photo that had rings I could hook a carabiner through. The carabiners were attached to the pack straps. It worked perfectly.
My digital camera gear is not that flash - either bridge cameras or point and shoot style with a long zoom. Oh, and one, now very old, Nikon D100.I bought an Olympus Pen camera to take on my first Camino; maybe that's what Dougfitz had too. (It's one of those lightweight, so-called 4/3 models).
I wanted to see if a) anyone has brought a camera on the camino and b) what worked for you in terms of a case, showering, going to dinner, etc.
I have an Olympus OMD EM1 mirrorless camera (500g with battery) that takes great photos, and a few lenses for it (two nice pancake lenses that are 87g and 55g, or a 300g zoom). I'm debating not bringing it, but pretty sure I'll regret that when I get home.
Any thoughts from people who have done a camino before? Thanks!
Most pilgrims rely on their phone cameras. I decided to do the same in the name of weight. My phone has a 15 megapixel camera; however, the lens is not very good, so most of my 1000+ pics are not very good quality. It doesn't matter how many MP the camera has if the lens is not comparable quality. If I'd do it again, I'd take a small point & shoot camera with about an optical zoom. I've seen pics from the newest iPhones, and they're very good. My knock-off Android version was not. I have a Nikon AW-120 that is shock-proof and waterproof within reasonable ranges that takes surprisingly good pics and weighs 7.5 oz. I also have a smaller Canon that is not as easy to use and is not "rugged" that I'd consider. But unless you have a phone with a high quality camera, I'd suggest taking another camera if you want good photos; however, I'd not take a large DSLR or anything of that size and weight, although I did see a few pilgrims with such a camera.I wanted to see if a) anyone has brought a camera on the camino and b) what worked for you in terms of a case, showering, going to dinner, etc.
I have an Olympus OMD EM1 mirrorless camera (500g with battery) that takes great photos, and a few lenses for it (two nice pancake lenses that are 87g and 55g, or a 300g zoom). I'm debating not bringing it, but pretty sure I'll regret that when I get home.
Any thoughts from people who have done a camino before? Thanks!
I wanted to see if a) anyone has brought a camera on the camino and b) what worked for you in terms of a case, showering, going to dinner, etc.
I have an Olympus OMD EM1 mirrorless camera (500g with battery) that takes great photos, and a few lenses for it (two nice pancake lenses that are 87g and 55g, or a 300g zoom). I'm debating not bringing it, but pretty sure I'll regret that when I get home.
Any thoughts from people who have done a camino before? Thanks!
I have a several suggestions for you. First, find a comfortable way to carry your camera outside the pack. Test out various methods before leaving. If you are using trekking poles, try your setup with those and a full pack. If you keep your camera in your pack, you'll likely not want to stop to dig it out to make a photo.I wanted to see if a) anyone has brought a camera on the camino and b) what worked for you in terms of a case, showering, going to dinner, etc.
I have an Olympus OMD EM1 mirrorless camera (500g with battery) that takes great photos, and a few lenses for it (two nice pancake lenses that are 87g and 55g, or a 300g zoom). I'm debating not bringing it, but pretty sure I'll regret that when I get home.
Any thoughts from people who have done a camino before? Thanks!
Finally, be really careful on wet rainy days. I had a plastic bag to protect my camera, but the mistake I made was putting the camera in the bag completely wet. It quit working for ten days. I finally brought it back to life in Santiago by putting it in a bag filled with a couple kilos of rice for a day. I'd have been better off just leaving it in the rain or never bringing it out of the bag in the first place. If I had been able to completely dry it before putting it back in the bag I suspect it would have been fine. Live and learn I guess.
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