FrankS
Registered User
Will do so, thanks Roger.
jarski
Veteran
not about motorbikes, but traveling with film and digital in general. been trying to use them in paralel for few times, and just cannot get over with the obsessing about which shot to take on film and which digital. usually end up taking duplicates, neither of which is very good because my focus was elsewhere (in medium, gear) than the subject itself. from now on I've decided not to even try anymore. its either film gear and not even camera phone with me, or all digital. then there wont be a problem 
it will be amazing journey Frank has ahead of him. well planned is half done, so careful consideration is good thing. I'd go light, two small bodies and lenses, so no need to switch lenses, and whole package fits nice to tank bag or such. and gear does not stand in a way for the enjoying and documenting the trip.
it will be amazing journey Frank has ahead of him. well planned is half done, so careful consideration is good thing. I'd go light, two small bodies and lenses, so no need to switch lenses, and whole package fits nice to tank bag or such. and gear does not stand in a way for the enjoying and documenting the trip.
doolittle
Well-known
I usually carry an Olympus XA in my front pocket on motorbike trips. Great for capturing the atmosphere of the journey.
I will bring another camera and 2 or 3 lenses in my top box, though I don't carry a spare body.
Spicy
Well-known
Similar vein (my bicycle trip).
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=118927
Post 31 has my post-return experiences.
Of course motorcycle vs. bicycle is an important distinction, but they're similar enough that it would be worth reading just as a baseline (motorcycling would be less demanding regarding gear, I think, and possibly less vibey, depending on your motorcycle).
But given my experiences, DEFINITELY bring a backup (FG will be great). I would also plan on budgeting at least an RF readjustment after the trip, if you end up deciding to bring a Leica. They're are great, but they don't seem to handle the high-frequency vibrations associated with bikes/motorcycles with the bulletproof-ness of an SLR. A big touring-bike (BMW K or R) with a careful packing job would probably be robust enough to mitigate vibes (unlike my aluminum-framed road bike on 28mm tires and no form of suspension).
Did you say what kind of bike you'd be taking?
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=118927
Post 31 has my post-return experiences.
Of course motorcycle vs. bicycle is an important distinction, but they're similar enough that it would be worth reading just as a baseline (motorcycling would be less demanding regarding gear, I think, and possibly less vibey, depending on your motorcycle).
But given my experiences, DEFINITELY bring a backup (FG will be great). I would also plan on budgeting at least an RF readjustment after the trip, if you end up deciding to bring a Leica. They're are great, but they don't seem to handle the high-frequency vibrations associated with bikes/motorcycles with the bulletproof-ness of an SLR. A big touring-bike (BMW K or R) with a careful packing job would probably be robust enough to mitigate vibes (unlike my aluminum-framed road bike on 28mm tires and no form of suspension).
Did you say what kind of bike you'd be taking?