Deliberate1 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share #121 Â Posted January 25, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) One additional item I would strongly recommend is a good hat. Here in Mexico I've been wearing a Dorfman Pacific, which has been fantastic to keep my noggin out of the heat and occasional rain storm. This particular model is crushable, and water repellant thanks to the waxed canvas construction. Also I like that it has a chin strap, so that I can push it quickly off my head when it interferes with the camera. Â Stephen, I was thinking about getting one of those. But with that hat and a camera vest, folks in India might just think I am Ansel Adams..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StephenPatterson Posted January 25, 2012 Share #122 Â Posted January 25, 2012 Camera vest? Hmmmmm. Hmmmmmmmm. Far be it for me to tell you what to do (but I will anyway) I would suggest a better method is that employed by fellow member RickLeica, who recommends to just put a lens or two in a jacket pocket. No reason to advertise. Â The hat is also nice for not making constant eye contact with beggars and hawkers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted January 25, 2012 Share #123 Â Posted January 25, 2012 ^ Agreed with Stephen - plus a pair of dark shades... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
symmetron Posted January 26, 2012 Share #124  Posted January 26, 2012 You seem well traveled, but I would reiterate some advice concerning medical preparations: Imodium, ORS, and Cipro. Also, Iodine pills as a back-up if needed or unsure for water treatment. Seriously. Visited India with a group of about 40 photographers a few years back about 75% of the group got sick varying from mild to severe stomach/intestinal issues caused primarily due to eating and not drinking fluids. Although bottled water is a must. Most of the people got sick eating at places recommended by our "guide", who was, of course, Indian and well acclimated. Just be extra cautious because you will have to continue to travel on your itinerary regardless of how well you feel.  As far as camera equipment, travel light. I mean really light. Main camera, 2-3 lenses, back-up P&S, 3 batteries and SD cards. Agree with your 8 GB multiple SD card strategy, but don't understand why you would want an additional external storage? I think it's a waste and you probably stand a greater chance of corrupting the card transferring to a device than you do just not using it once it's near full. FWIW, Annie Griffiths Belts from NGS just uses cards and no additional back-up as a matter of business. Again, travel light. Really light.  Here are a couple of K64 shots from my India trip. Please excuse the scans. Good luck. A trip of your lifetime awaits you. 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/168928-what-to-take-to-india/?do=findComment&comment=1909116'>More sharing options...
jaques Posted January 26, 2012 Share #125  Posted January 26, 2012 Camera vest? Hmmmmm. Hmmmmmmmm. Far be it for me to tell you what to do (but I will anyway) I would suggest a better method is that employed by fellow member RickLeica, who recommends to just put a lens or two in a jacket pocket. No reason to advertise. The hat is also nice for not making constant eye contact with beggars and hawkers.   I agree- I would definitely travel with a light jacket as I described above- lenses in pockets and camera under jacket.  And the point about eye contact is a good one: avoiding eye contact with people you don't want to deal with is very important. A glazed distant looks can be very helpful- people just leave you alone... once you have eye contact it can be infinitely harder to get away... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redridge Posted January 26, 2012 Share #126 Â Posted January 26, 2012 Here is my .02, diarrhea medication is good but use it only when needed (such as a bus or train ride). These types of medication does not get rid of the bacteria in your system (in fact they keep them in). Only lots of water and eating bland food can flush out the bacteria.... all the advices here are good. My advice is..... loose the baggage, mentally and materialisticly. Minimalsm is key... India is a great place to test oneself. Â I would bring a fast 50 and 90.... One to be in the crowd and one to be outside of it. India is one of those hate it or like it place.... since you've been in the middle east, you are way ahead of the game. But one thing for sure, India is a mecca for taking photos! Enjoy, and use lots of common sense. Â Â Â Â Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted January 26, 2012 Share #127 Â Posted January 26, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) ^ Those are some great shots, symmetron & Redridge! Â I would love to go to India one day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
payasam Posted January 27, 2012 Share #128 Â Posted January 27, 2012 Heat: plenty, depending on where in India you are. Dust or sand: ditto. You might consider carrying a large bag (thin plastic?) in which to change lenses. In general, it is best to be circumspect when photographing people, specially women and girls who are not quite children. You could just hold up your camera with a look of enquiry. How you deal with urchins who persistently demand that you photograph them is up to you. I recommend patience at first, then a loud voice, and finally tears if all else fails. A tripod will not be permitted when you visit old monuments: nor, I think, a monopod. Museums are as museums the world over. Make sure that you are inoculated against hepatitis. Feel free to get in touch with Delhi 987 355 3167. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliberate1 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share #129 Â Posted January 27, 2012 Heat: plenty, depending on where in India you are. Dust or sand: ditto. You might consider carrying a large bag (thin plastic?) in which to change lenses. In general, it is best to be circumspect when photographing people, specially women and girls who are not quite children. You could just hold up your camera with a look of enquiry. How you deal with urchins who persistently demand that you photograph them is up to you. I recommend patience at first, then a loud voice, and finally tears if all else fails. A tripod will not be permitted when you visit old monuments: nor, I think, a monopod. Museums are as museums the world over. Make sure that you are inoculated against hepatitis. Feel free to get in touch with Delhi 987 355 3167. Â Very helpful, indeed. Had the first of two Hep A/B last week with the booster in two more weeks. Can you adivse on malaria shots? The local travel clinic suggested it was not necessary unless you are at 2000m or more - though I am not sure why. We will be in the bush a bit - Ranthambore. I am grateful for your invitation to call and will take your number with me. Regards, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
payasam Posted January 27, 2012 Share #130 Â Posted January 27, 2012 Good about the hepatitis. Malaria shots are advisable, also shots for dengue if such things exist. Mosquitoes do not live only at high altitudes: indeed, coastal swamps are full of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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