[pct-l] cameras...

[Gary Wright]

On Apr 20, 2008, at 6:41 PM, Erich Meyers wrote:
> I'm planning my first long distance hike (oregon section of the  
> PCT) towards the end of this summer and i won't to make sure if i  
> see a Bigfoot that i get a good picture of him... I have a digital  
> SLR but at 2.5 lbs, it weighs more than my sleeping bag... how  
> miserable will i be if i take it with me.  I'd like to get some  
> uber pictures because i don't know if i'll ever try something like  
> this again.

My number one recommendation for 'how to get good pictures'
is to absolutely, positively, without-a-doubt, make sure
that you can grab your camera and take a picture without
stopping to take your pack off and preferably while still
walking. It doesn't really matter how great your photo
equipment or skills are if you don't have access to your camera.

If you think you can hike with an SLR strapped to you,
go for it.  More likely you'll want a camera that can
sit in a hip or shoulder pouch and can be grabbed quickly
with one hand.

Radar