marcg Posted June 5, 2018 Share #1 Posted June 5, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) ... who cares, it will turn out alright whatever you take. If Iceland were to have a national slogan, it would be ‘þetta reddast’, which roughly translates to the idea that everything will work out all right in the end. http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20180603-the-unexpected-philosophy-icelanders-live-by Maybe Leica users should try a bit of þetta reddast when going off to take pictures rather than agonising over what might be precisely the right lens combo to take on their travels 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 5, 2018 Posted June 5, 2018 Hi marcg, Take a look here I'm going to Iceland - What lenses should I take? þetta reddast .... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Narsuitus Posted June 5, 2018 Share #2 Posted June 5, 2018 It will be interesting to see if the inhabitants of Iceland differ in their opinion from the visitors to Iceland. In a similar thread to this one, I wondered about the opinions of the inhabitants of Iceland. Now I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 5, 2018 Share #3 Posted June 5, 2018 ... who cares, it will turn out alright whatever you take. http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20180603-the-unexpected-philosophy-icelanders-live-by Maybe Leica users should try a bit of þetta reddast when going off to take pictures rather than agonising over what might be precisely the right lens combo to take on their travels Indeed. I am always a bit puzzled about threads like this. I assume that somebody has a reason to travel somewhere. For instance, Iceland for its spectacular landscapes, New York for its bustle and people, Botswana for its wildlife, and so on. Now that means that you KNOW which subjects you will be photographing. And lens choice is determined by the subject, not by the geographic location... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onasj Posted June 5, 2018 Share #4 Posted June 5, 2018 Indeed. I am always a bit puzzled about threads like this. I assume that somebody has a reason to travel somewhere. For instance, Iceland for its spectacular landscapes, New York for its bustle and people, Botswana for its wildlife, and so on. Now that means that you KNOW which subjects you will be photographing. And lens choice is determined by the subject, not by the geographic location... Except situations aren’t so simple and some of the better people photos I’ve taken have been at destinations one would simplistically associate with landscapes, and vice-versa. I don’t judge people for deriving enjoyment or excitement or whatever from contemplating what gear they might take, just as I don’t judge people who throw one camera and a 35/2 into their bag and make it work. Different strokes for different folks. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted June 5, 2018 Share #5 Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) Just some thoughts: - people want to let other know that they're going to ...that place - people want to let other know that they own those ..."rare/expensive/etc." gear - most people don't know how to choose part of their (plenty of...) gear so ask for advices - and more... I think that those threads are fun to answer and hear some other answers like this one. ... If we had only useful threads, we may at most 2 to 10 a day . Edited June 5, 2018 by a.noctilux 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted June 6, 2018 Share #6 Posted June 6, 2018 þetta reddast … How can you quickly type þ on a std. keyboard ? And ð like in Sauðarkrokur ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 6, 2018 Share #7 Posted June 6, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) OSX actually has an icelandic keyboard, if you look in the last tab of the international menu. Note that it may not be placed alphabetically... And: 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! 1 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/285291-im-going-to-iceland-what-lenses-should-i-take-%C3%BEetta-reddast/?do=findComment&comment=3532698'>More sharing options...
willemr Posted June 6, 2018 Share #8 Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) How can you quickly type þ on a std. keyboard ? And ð like in Sauðarkrokur ? And don't forget the power of the usual search engine. They auto-correct the hell outta ya queries. Edit: Hmmmm that attachment 'blew up'.... 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! Edited June 6, 2018 by willemr 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/285291-im-going-to-iceland-what-lenses-should-i-take-%C3%BEetta-reddast/?do=findComment&comment=3532966'>More sharing options...
Abram Posted June 8, 2018 Share #9 Posted June 8, 2018 When I went to Iceland I did bring too much equipment but what I found was that I primarily used my 28 and 50mm. In hindsight, if I had only brought my 35mm I would have been just fine. When I travel now that's usually what I bring. Keep it light and simple. Enjoy the trip! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted June 8, 2018 Share #10 Posted June 8, 2018 ... If we had only useful threads, we may at most 2 to 10 a day . Now there's a prime example of riotous optimism... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmrider2 Posted June 8, 2018 Share #11 Posted June 8, 2018 I travel with a 35 and 90. I have been to Iceland twice and these were totally adequate. May I suggest a tripod and neutral density filter if you want to get some great photos of the waterfalls. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted June 10, 2018 Share #12 Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) Now there's a prime example of riotous optimism... I learn that Optimism is in DNA of Icelanders. Quote from a post : https://www.reddit.com/r/Iceland/comments/6dvqka/understanding_the_%C3%BEetta_reddast_attitude/ FalcoRusticolus said: We mostly come from Norsemen that had to sail across the North Atlantic in a small wooden boat with nothing but the stars to guide them and hope that they wouldn't miss the small arctic island they were aiming for. They either had to be really, really desperate or have a really strong "þetta reddast" attitude. It's probably not 100% true but it's a fun story about were we get this attitude from. The phrase itself is fairly new though. Marcg, Thanks, I learn a lot to better know Iceland/Icelander from your "innocent post". Like here: 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! From : http://icelandmag.is/article/six-simple-icelandic-phrases-and-one-word-grunts-which-capture-a-far-more-complex-meaning Edited June 10, 2018 by a.noctilux 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! From : http://icelandmag.is/article/six-simple-icelandic-phrases-and-one-word-grunts-which-capture-a-far-more-complex-meaning ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/285291-im-going-to-iceland-what-lenses-should-i-take-%C3%BEetta-reddast/?do=findComment&comment=3535350'>More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted June 11, 2018 Share #13 Posted June 11, 2018 Indeed. I am always a bit puzzled about threads like this. I assume that somebody has a reason to travel somewhere. For instance, Iceland for its spectacular landscapes, New York for its bustle and people, Botswana for its wildlife, and so on. Now that means that you KNOW which subjects you will be photographing. And lens choice is determined by the subject, not by the geographic location... You have very good points, but you donot have the polite tone. Answers like this has too much of agony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted March 15, 2020 Share #14 Posted March 15, 2020 The right answer to the thread question is in post #1 😘 marcg wrote : " ... Leica users should try a bit of þetta reddast when going off to take pictures rather than agonising over what might be precisely the right lens combo to take on their travels " 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcg Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted March 15, 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 16, 2020 Share #16 Posted March 16, 2020 On 6/6/2018 at 8:23 AM, luigi bertolotti said: How can you quickly type þ on a std. keyboard ? And ð like in Sauðarkrokur ? Apparently the same way you just did. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted March 16, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 16, 2020 1: Dust proof and water proof. 2: very wide for water fall, and very tele for birding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcg Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted March 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Einst_Stein said: 1: Dust proof and water proof. 2: very wide for water fall, and very tele for birding. Don't forget also: humour proof very narrow perception of what's going on around you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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