Since I’m not sure if I’ll ever get to take a trip like this with my Dad ever again (not to sound morbid), I’m going to do my best to capture every sight, sound, and experience. The double edged sword of this is that I can’t become too occupied with chronicling the trip that I don’t enjoy it as it happens. Also, the more gear I take, the harder it will be to travel light (of course).
My main item of capture will be my SLR camera, a Canon EOS 7D. Right now it’s paired with a EFS 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM. That lens alone should give me the wide range and portrait focal ranges I need and the low light capabilities I might run into. I’ve read about some night markets where the open f-stop will be advantageous. I’m contemplating purchasing a higher zoom lens, but it’s on the luxury list at the moment. The camera can also take short high definition videos (1080 30p & 720 60p) although my dad is borrowing my sisters digital movie camera. With the 16 GB CF memory card, the camera can take well over 1000 pictures at the highest (non RAW) resolution. The only accessories will be the fairly compact battery charger and a standard USB cable.
My back up/alternative image capture device will be my simple and compact point and shoot Sony DSC-T100. It’s small enough to fit in my pocket for the times the Canon will be too unwieldy. Despite its small size, it unfortunately comes with its own battery charger and data cable.
My travel computer is an Asus 1015 PN. It will be my blogging and storage device. I’m not sure how much movie and picture editing I’ll be able to do, due to it’s lower portable power, but hopefully I’ll be able to get some work done on it. It supposedly has a 10 hour battery life, which will come in handy on the long flight.
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