Hi Bobbie, Karl has some good points about the problems with digital in the field. Batteries are heavy,and they always die when you need them most. Right now I'm testing some AA size non-rechargeable lithium battereis made by Energizer. The battereis themselves are lighter weight than the packaging they came in! They are also very expensive. My preference for 35mm is because they are easier to use. Loading 120 film in the woods can be a real problem==lots of subdued light, but also lots of dust and dirt. So it's [ropbably a good idea to carry a changign bag along to keep things clean--as well as a squeeze bulb and a small brush. About the assault: my friend's son hurt two of the attackers very severely but the third one escaped. He's well trained in several martial arts, and used his walking stick to great advantage. Bill Bobbie Blazy wrote: > > Greetings Bill, > > I have worked out the carrying capacity and the shooting conditions will > > not be new to me. > Although, I normally would be using a Bronica > and not packing the next 20 meals in the camera case! > > A 24 mm seems like a great way to go on the film camera, I hadn't > considered > a wider lens. > That also cuts down on the weight--thanks for the idea! (I > was stuck on thinking about longer lenses). > > What do you think about taking an inexpensive older med. format with > a fixed lens instead of the 35 mm? > > I will be taking a digital to email the > files from various stops. The thru hiker will also carry a digital to > cover his > journey. > > Have hiked small portions of this trail, mainly in the National > Parks/Forests, only day hikes. > > As of now we have a team with maps. I am reading a few books to > get a feel for the areas I haven't explored. When the time comes to do > this hike, I have to rely > on myself and the thru-hiker (a former or I guess always!! Eagle > Scout). > The two of us are committed to go, the others may back out for one > reason or another. > Since my part is just a few sections to get the shots, I can choose > these sections > and avoid any really troubled areas. > > Sorry to hear about the assault. I hope the couple recovered and > eventually went camping again. > > I have heard quite a bit about nasty guarding dogs on the trail > protecting their turf, so will carry pepper spray. > > Any thoughts from PFer's welcome. > Thanks! > Bobbie > > > " friend of > > > ours' son and his girl friend were assaulted > > > test your carrying capacity and simulate > > > potential extreme shooting > > conditions. > > Good luck, > > Bill " > > > >
