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From: cff@uvaee.UUCP (Chuck Ferrara)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Query on Light weight/ portable SLR equipment
Message-ID: <323@uvaee.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 24-May-85 20:36:30 EDT
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Posted: Fri May 24 20:36:30 1985
Date-Received: Thu, 30-May-85 03:28:37 EDT
Reply-To: cff@uvaee.UUCP (Chuck Ferrara)
Organization: EE Dept., U of Virginia, Charlottesville
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	I am a serious photographer who does alot of backpacking and cross 
country skiing. Consequently, I carry my equipment to some very remote 
places and want the flexibility of tripods, multiple focal lengths, etc.  
without loading myself down too much. I also like to have a camera strap 
which allows quick access without all the swinging around as I move. 
It's very uncomfortable to have a camera banging against me.  Outdoor 
catalogs advertise all kinds of camera straps, but I can't try them all. 
I'd also like to hear some opinions on fixed-length vs. zoom lenses. Zooms 
are great if they're not dangling from a neck strap and you don't have to 
carry them far.  On the other hand, it's a nuisance to switch lenses all 
the time as I find myself doing often with the fixed focal lengths.Over the 
years I have bought all kinds of gadgets and lenses with these thoughts 
in mind and I have many ideas to share, but I'd also like to hear how 
others attack the problem. 
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	Chuck Ferrara @  U. Va. Dept. of EE; Charlottesville,Va. 22901 
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