albertwang Posted July 13, 2006 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Okay, I'm planning a trip to Russia, Moscow and the outskirts. Very interested in figuring out whether I should be a minimalist (1 body, 1 lens) or maximalist (2 bodies, 5 lenses). Also any tips on shooting pictures and making the most of it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frc Posted July 13, 2006 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2006 Why black or white? Perhaps something in between is more suitable, one body, two lenses. 35 and one a bit longer. Still easy to carry, and so versatile. Fran. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_oneal Posted July 13, 2006 Share #3 Posted July 13, 2006 We're looking at a trip to Russia in a year or two. I'm planning on taking my IIIf, a 35mm and a 90mm. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Böder Posted July 14, 2006 Share #4 Posted July 14, 2006 The M with 35 and 90 is fantastic and enough! Best regards, Thomas. P.S. Werchoturje in the near of Jekaterinburg. M6 with Summicron 35. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/1491-going-to-russia-what-to-bring/?do=findComment&comment=12842'>More sharing options...
bill Posted July 14, 2006 Share #5 Posted July 14, 2006 I'd take a "holy trinity"; 35, 50, 90. In an ideal world the 35 would be a 1.4, the 50 an Elmar 2.8 and the 90 the 2.8. An alternative would be the exceptional Voigtlander 40mm and the Leica 75mm f2 if you wanted to go for a really compact two lens combo. If you are going to go 2 lens, I'd also think about the Lens Carrier M. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rowley Birkin QC Posted July 14, 2006 Share #6 Posted July 14, 2006 Take a warm coat, stout boots and wear the fox hat. RB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertwang Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share #7 Posted July 14, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) lovely picture! I am for sure pretty glad that you were able to manage one snow scene! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smep Posted July 14, 2006 Share #8 Posted July 14, 2006 If you shot on film take two bodies: One with ISO 50 or ISO 100 and the other with ISO 400 film. So you can take pictures in- and outside always without flash. My Equipment for 4 weeks Cuba in January 2006 were 2 M6TTL, CV15/4,5, 28/2asph., 35/2asph., 90/2,8 + SF20, Leica Mini-Tripod and Gossen Multisix all packed in the wonderful Billingham for Leica M with two side-pockets. Not to heavy to walk 6 hours a day at 30° C! Regards Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mym6is12 Posted July 14, 2006 Share #9 Posted July 14, 2006 If my walk around bag weights more than about 2Kg of cameras ( before a bottle of water and other essentials ) I find that after a couple of hours, the ache in my shoulder reminds me that I have brought too much gear. So I limit myself to at most 2 bodies - one with a wide 21mm and the other with a normal 50mm lens. At night I swap the 21mm for a fast 35mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemeng Posted July 14, 2006 Share #10 Posted July 14, 2006 I don't know what kind of gear you have, but were I to go to Moscow again, I'd take an M & a couple of M lenses, plus a DSLR with one lens. Use film for the magic shots & DSLR for mucking around! BTW I was in Moscow twice in late 1991 - a very sobering time (after the Coup and at the end of the USSR). If you're interested I've got a few photos online at: http://4020.net/eastbloc/#cccp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted July 14, 2006 Share #11 Posted July 14, 2006 In summer, take one body and the Tri-Elmar with a fast prime lens of your choice for available light indoors. It is easier to look after a small kit than one big bag! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest menze_as Posted July 15, 2006 Share #12 Posted July 15, 2006 My recommendings: one body and the Ilford XP2 which can be exposured from 100 to 800 ISO while the film stays in the camera (b/w in C41 process). Tri-elmar is good, then one lens for available light in the evening and a 21 or 24. If you have a smaller automatic camera, like minilux or CM, take it with you too (autofocus, quick shot). Greetings, Astrid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveYork Posted July 15, 2006 Share #13 Posted July 15, 2006 Repeat this mantra three times: "Less is more, less is really more." Along with a body, I would take a fast standard lens (either a 35mm or 50mm) and, possibly, a 90mm lens if you actually use one of these (for me, it may just stay in the hotel room). Although I'm a strong believer in what we call here where I live Murphy's law (bad things happen only when you're not prepared for them) I don't believe I would be tempted to bring any backup equipment. If I did it would only another body and standard, and this stuff would definately stay in the hotel room. I would definately be toward the one body one lens end of your spectrum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gberger Posted July 16, 2006 Share #14 Posted July 16, 2006 Albert - Look at your passport and be certain you have at least a year left on it. Although six months usually is the cutoff, the Russian immigration/customs can be bureaucratic. George (The Old Fud) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfram Posted July 16, 2006 Share #15 Posted July 16, 2006 Albert, anything between 28 and 90 should work fine... Wolfram Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/1491-going-to-russia-what-to-bring/?do=findComment&comment=14293'>More sharing options...
wolfram Posted July 16, 2006 Share #16 Posted July 16, 2006 and another one. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/1491-going-to-russia-what-to-bring/?do=findComment&comment=14296'>More sharing options...
bill Posted July 16, 2006 Share #17 Posted July 16, 2006 Y'know, Wolfram, if you keep posting images like this, Alfie won't need to go at all... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted July 16, 2006 Share #18 Posted July 16, 2006 Wolfram, Both very impressive! That first was only a 28? Well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted July 16, 2006 Share #19 Posted July 16, 2006 Agree with William! That 28/2ASPH is looking very enticing. My wife will shoot me, though, if I even talk about one out loud! Thomas' picture is fabulous: it looks like an itching on Meissen with its delicate colors and detail. Wolfram's shots are also exceptional, both of them. I guess these are the advantages of having both Forums so closely located, we finally can fully enjoy the work of our German colleagues. Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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