craygc
Well-known
Business trips across Asia have made up the last 15 years of my life and continue to do so. For me, I know where I'm going as I have usually been there before, and I know my time availability so I usually know what I intend to achieve photographically. That dictates what I will take and it can be anything from a P&S, but usually the Leica M and a couple of lenses (plus the P&S) or even a medium format kit if it seems the right camera for my intended activities.
Johann Espiritu
Lawyer / Ninja
One of either:
1. M7 + 35 'Cron,
2. M9 + 35 'Cron,
3. Minilux,
4. X1 (before I sold it, at least), and now
5. OM-D + Panny 20/1.7
1. M7 + 35 'Cron,
2. M9 + 35 'Cron,
3. Minilux,
4. X1 (before I sold it, at least), and now
5. OM-D + Panny 20/1.7
chris00nj
Young Luddite
Olympus mju ii (which is the Stylus Epic)... or something else that is small and compact.
You might not want to bring an expensive camera to jo'burg.
You might not want to bring an expensive camera to jo'burg.
Bingley
Veteran
Something that's pocketable. Usually an Oly XA, sometimes a Barnack.
bigeye
Well-known
I've been using a S100, lately. IQ is fine to 8x10 and it fits in the pocket for "always with you". 24mm equiv is nice and it's reasonably fast. Made a couple of decent shots on the road with it so far.
If you don't ponder its typically fussy, deplorable operation, considered among the best (by real experts!) and lagginess too much, nausea is much reduced.
It's a good little tool, but entirely disposable. It would be nice to have a (real) Leica in this space...
-Charlie
If you don't ponder its typically fussy, deplorable operation, considered among the best (by real experts!) and lagginess too much, nausea is much reduced.
It's a good little tool, but entirely disposable. It would be nice to have a (real) Leica in this space...
-Charlie
JeffNYC
Well-known
Right now, the Olympus E-PL1. Waiting for the E-M5.
Kent
Finally at home...
Compact ones. Last time I took the NEX-3 which combines compact size and great IQ. 
Retrotech68
Established
Easy answer... Something small and easily pocketable: either Oly XA or Contax T3. I also carried a 35 RC on occasions, but I no longer have that one.
Alex
Alex
BardParker
Established
Olympus XA or Yashica T4 Super usually loaded w Kodak BW400CN, and Canon S95 digital.
mdwsta4
Matty Westside
Man, I wish I had business trips like some of you. Sadly, on my business trips, I rarely have free time to shoot unless it's at the airport! That being said, I always have my iPhone so I just use that when necessary. If it's some place I'll just want to capture the moment, I'll throw a Canon s90 in my briefcase. If I know I'll actually have some free time I'll bring along an x100 or M9 + 35 or 50 to take on a photowalk.
gilpen123
Gil
Usually this
And this
Light and pretty covers all I need. Last trip to beijing this May I brought the Dlux5 and OMD.
And this
Light and pretty covers all I need. Last trip to beijing this May I brought the Dlux5 and OMD.
Texsport
Well-known
Canon S90, XPan, and/or Widelux 7.
Texsport
Texsport
KenR
Well-known
Depends on my mode of transportation. Drive - generally medium format; fly - Bessa or other 35mm.
Ronald_H
Don't call me Ron
On my last trip to India I brought:
Yashica Mat 124
Nikon FE with 28 and 40mm lenses
Lomography Spinner
Olympus Mju-II
Yes, I actually am doing business there too
India - leftover pictures by Ronald_H, on Flickr
Yashica Mat 124
Nikon FE with 28 and 40mm lenses
Lomography Spinner
Olympus Mju-II
Yes, I actually am doing business there too
India - leftover pictures by Ronald_H, on Flickr
Bobble
Member
The last business trip I did was to Oslow in Norway, I was the boss so added another day on so i could visit a few places like a Vikinig museum etc. I took my M6 + VC15mm 35 F2 pre asph and 90mm 2.8M
loquax ludens
Well-known
Leica M3 or M6
Bill Clark
Veteran
For business trips 100% digital.
I have a Pelican 1510, fits nicely in overhead compartments.
Kinda of interesting, never had anyone from TSA bat an eyelash when taking thru security. But I do have it unlocked in case they want to take a peek.
I have a Pelican 1510, fits nicely in overhead compartments.
Kinda of interesting, never had anyone from TSA bat an eyelash when taking thru security. But I do have it unlocked in case they want to take a peek.
Spanik
Well-known
A very simple Panasonic digital compact with AA batteries. Would grief if I lost it, small enough to have in a pocket and don't need a charger. I have once taken a Mamiya 645J with a 55-110 but that was a bit over it.
leicapixie
Well-known
South Africa is dangerous! Cape Town relatively safe. Johannesburg not possible to walk around! I suggest a small cheap digital point and shoot that slips into a pocket! Maybe more than one. I go about once a year and have long ago decided against carrying any larger camera.
It was a different matter before end of Apartheid. I did photojournalism, fashion and advertising, etc.I visit family.It was always somewhat dangerous as is most of Africa.
It's very beautiful. The game parks require DSLR with LONG lenses. i doubt you have time. Go on organized tours.
It was a different matter before end of Apartheid. I did photojournalism, fashion and advertising, etc.I visit family.It was always somewhat dangerous as is most of Africa.
It's very beautiful. The game parks require DSLR with LONG lenses. i doubt you have time. Go on organized tours.
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
I'm working in the Bay Area (Redwood City/Menlo Park, CA) for the next few days...drove up Sunday so I brought more than I will need...Mamiya m645 (2) and Nikon F body a bunch of lenses and a tripod...forgot the cable release...
I should be back up here next week to finish the job...gotta order some parts and have a cylinder repaired...most likely will come back with the same gear...
I should be back up here next week to finish the job...gotta order some parts and have a cylinder repaired...most likely will come back with the same gear...