Camera /Lens/Dust/Storage off Road

[tonyci]

Hello Everybody.
Looking to go outback soon.Have a canon 5dMK11, and several lens mainly L grade.
I would like advise on what lens or combination have you found useful in dusty situations. Eg one lens a zoom to save changing or several,should I purchase a cheaper lens for such trips?.
How do you store your camera and lens to minimise dust ingress.
I looked at Pelican storage cases they look good but are bulky.
Any tips.
Cheers
Tony

[Reads90]

Hello Everybody.
Looking to go outback soon.Have a canon 5dMK11, and several lens mainly L grade.
I would like advise on what lens or combination have you found useful in dusty situations. Eg one lens a zoom to save changing or several,should I purchase a cheaper lens for such trips?.
How do you store your camera and lens to minimise dust ingress.
I looked at Pelican storage cases they look good but are bulky.
Any tips.
Cheers
Tony

I have a few pelican case not new mine are Camel Trophy surplus ones. They are bulky but well worth it and do the job

My wife had her camera and all the lens in one , which rattled about in the back of the landy on our trip around aus. No problem with dust or damage

[Yorkshire_Jon]

Definately dont buy cheaper lenses. From experience, its a false economy.

Ive lost a few non-L series lenses to dust / sand getting intothe zoom & focussing mechanisms.

I now only use L series glass and have used them in far worse conditions and more times than the non L series glass that doed and none of them feel any different to the day they came out of the shop.

I only use one body and swap lenses as and when i need to. Having said that i always try to change lenses in the car, or at least with as much care as i can when not near the car.

Always fasten the case up after youve been in it, never leave the zips un-done.

As for storage, i currently use a Crumpler bag with lots of padding. No where near as impact or water resistant as a peli case, but I always pack the bag with care and i can easily put it on my back with a Camelback bladder insude when we want to leave the Defender for a hike.

I always take 3 lenses: 100mm f2.8 Macro L, 24-70 f2.8 L, and 70-200 f2.8 L

I currently use the 100mm prime in portrait mode for panorama's. Excellent results. Just trying to convince myself i need an L series wide angle!!

Hth
J

[tonyci]

Thanks Yorkshire Jon.
I will take my L glass away and be careful.
I have a 24L , its very good or are you thinking even wider ?.
I have purchased a pell case they are bulky but look like they should be good off road.
As you suggest I still need a good pack for the occasional walk (hike) for that extra good photo ?.
Cheers.
Tony

[Yorkshire_Jon]

Thanks Yorkshire Jon.
I will take my L glass away and be careful.
I have a 24L , its very good or are you thinking even wider ?.
I have purchased a pell case they are bulky but look like they should be good off road.
As you suggest I still need a good pack for the occasional walk (hike) for that extra good photo ?.
Cheers.
Tony

Tony,
Ive no real need for the 24 f1.4L. I'm tempted with the 14 f2.8 L though or maybe the 16-35 f2.8L

As far as bags are concerned. Suggest you get a rucksack type rather than something that just goes over one shoulder - this is much safer as all your gear is more stable when your walking in the bush. Also pay attention to breath-ability for your back. All that gear is quite heavy and you soon get a very sweaty back with some bags.

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[dullbird]

I have a vanguard case for mine took it up north through kakadu etc....just like a pelican case but about half the price