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[Jared]

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The SL did well in rain, in 50mph winds, in temperatures between about 35*F and perhaps 95*F, on hikes.  Everything.  I'm very happy with the results.

 

- Jared

[Jared]

Oh, I was surprised and pleased that despite the high winds that are typical in Patagonia (though we lucked out for several days and had mild conditions), I never had to clean the sensor.  That, despite changing lenses constantly in very dusty conditions, in rain, and in winds strong enough that the previous week a tour bus got blown over onto its side and a tourist got blown off a cliff.

 

- Jared

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[thighslapper]

[talt03]

A rarity in Patagonia--a clear sunrise...

Which focal length did you use for this?

[talt03]

Great takes by the way!

[LocalHero1953]

Thanks, great shots and a useful report!

[Jared]

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Which focal length did you use for this?

That one was actually three frames stitched together in Photoshop using the 180 APO Telyt-R f/3.4 mounted on a tripod. I believe the f-stop was f/4 and the exposure was 1/12s.

 

- Jared

[IkarusJohn]

Very nice!  Hoping to do this trip one day. If I don't take the 24-90, I will definitely pack 21-28-50-90 (or perhaps 75 instead of the 90). 

 

I love the sunrise image. 

[Peter H]

If an M and a 28 and a 75 isn't enough for any trip I ever undertake, it's my inadequacy that's the problem, and no amount of extra gear will ever compensate.

 

I certainly would not take anything more. I much prefer it when the camera is an adjunct to the experience, and not the experience itself. That's why something small and capable like the M is the perfect camera for me on a once in a lifetime trip that I intend to enjoy to the full.

[thighslapper]

I admire your monk like stoicism and self control. 

 

If I had even a quarter of this I would be several dozen lenses and a handful of cameras lighter ...... and with a huge amount of cash in my pocket.

 

And you are quite correct ...... the times I have strictly rationed myself to a camera and a couple of lenses have not ruined a holiday or a day out .......

 

.... oh .... but the temptation of so many shiny new toys ......

Edited March 13, 2016 by thighslapper

[IkarusJohn]

If an M and a 28 and a 75 isn't enough for any trip I ever undertake, it's my inadequacy that's the problem, and no amount of extra gear will ever compensate.

 

I certainly would not take anything more. I much prefer it when the camera is an adjunct to the experience, and not the experience itself. That's why something small and capable like the M is the perfect camera for me on a once in a lifetime trip that I intend to enjoy to the full.

 

 

Oh, so very true. But then, I'd also want my 21; and I'd probably take the SL rather than an M (the size and weight penalty is minimal)

 

You're right, of course, but like our S+M friend above, all those other lenses would be crying. The Noct saying, take me, take me ...