I think Alyn would prefer that we think we have gained a new star. I think he’s up there somewhere shining brighter than ever. I for one won’t stop looking for his star. RIP Alyn Wallace such a great inspiration that man is. 😎👊👍🇦🇺
Wishing you a Blessed Easter Richard. I trust that you have a fantastic trip and I look forward to all the insights you will return with to share with us.
A happy and Holy Easter to you Richard! Your enthusiasm for landscape astrophotography is infectious. So sad to hear that Alyn Wallace has died suddenly. R.I.P.
Happy Easter to you and your family Richard. 🙏🏻 Have a wonderful time in Tasmania. Look forward to seeing your images when you return. Safe travels my friend 🙏🏻📷☕️🍪
I have the same bag but found until recently i could never seem to arrange it to fit everything in(and i don't have much 😂) and i actually didn’t use the zipped section on the inside of the main flap, but now i have a few more cloths, hand warmers and the spare batteries that reside in that space. Look forward as always to the images, safe travels
Hello Richard, have a Happy Easter, may your trip to Tansmania be a photo success, because we all want to see those photos A piece of advice from a friend and photo traveler if I may, take a second body, and I would make the sacrifice even if I had to wash it in a small treker's pocket. Less than a month ago I was in Iceland and I lent my second body to a friend who, because he had an accident with his camera, is a setback that any photographer can face. Richard have a Fantastic Trip to Tansmania 😀👏👏👏
Thanks Mario. Yes under normal circumstances I'd be taking many camera bodies but this trip is not about me at all. I want to make sure I give my time to the other people coming along.
Good to see all of your images from your previous trips to Tasmania. So many locations look familiar having just completed a 3 week road trip to Tasmania. Very scenic destination. 👍😁😎
Hi Richard, again another informative video, especially good for me, if you remember I tend to bring too much gear, 4 or so cameras, lenses galore and tripods. Is this one of your workshops you run? Good shooting while you’re there. Love Tasmania.
The drama of packing.....Not 2 cameras is a mistake...imho...I was 2 weeks into 7 weeks in faroes and Iceland...my main landscape camera got water on the lens/body connector took 2 days to dry and was fine...but I would have lost 2 days in a tight schedule if I did not have my backup camera..... Tripods (surui) I break down and go in my check in luggage along with all cables and chargers etc.....to keep my carry on as lite as possible. This is what I will do when I come over in September for your astro workshop
Always a major dilemma knowing what to pack as we always seem to want to take the kitchen sink along with most of our lens etc, I put an odd extra lens in my suitcase just in case lol have a great trip and good to see you will be doing something you don't normally shoot, but with your number one rule/key you cant go wrong. 2 whole weeks without you on a Saturday morning is gonna be hard to bear mate, but whoever you are doing the tour with is lucky to have your knowledge and expert way of teaching, have a wonderful trip away.
Happy Journey Richard. I've learnt from past years that taking less gear (rather what I need), helps in using more what i have in hand, knowing more about what i use (Including the limitations) and slow down in the process of photography instead of rushing and getting frustrated. Very sorry to hear about Alyn. His monthly "what is in the Night Sky" is an inspiration and has been an input for our plans in most times. Enjoy your trip and will wait for an experience vid after your return.
Thanks Richard! Deciding what to take can be challenging at times for sure. Good timing on this video, I'm leaving next week to fly east (from California) to shoot solar eclipse (total) and need to travel lighter than usual as I must make it to airport with everything I need on my motorcycle. But then, challenges are often fun :) Enjoy your trip and look forward to your future images!!!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful Easter as well, Richard. Sounds like a fun trip to Tasmania, and I am sure the ones going with you will learn a lot and have a fantastic time with you! Hopefully when you return you will be sharing some of your images with us and I will look forward to seeing them. Have a GREAT trip and be safe!
Hi Richard!!! Your photos are so amazing to look at!!! I'm very inspired!!! Question- a few of your photos taken at the beach at night like the rocks and surrounding areas look well Illuminated how did you accomplish that! Moon light, or lights???? Will you be taking a drone too??? Have a beautiful trip!!!
Thanks Marvin. Those shots are long exposure ambient foregrounds. No moonlight at all, just longer shutter speeds to capture more light. No drone this trip.
As yours's and Alyn's photos show the natural processes goes on, we just capture the moments. Have a safe and rewarding trip...BTW which tripod did you decide on?
Very informative Richard, I always wondered if I could travel by air for Astro, I believe you have the right approach, just being there is more important than all the equipment being there. Hope you really enjoy your trip, your images from your last Tas trip are amazing. Good Luck
Have a ball in Tassie Richard. Will be refreshing to have a different focus for a spell I'd think. Only just finding out about Alyn from the comments here. Such tragic news. Looking forward to hearing about your next adventure.
I absolutely love that you’re not vlogging the workshop. 100% of your time should be on the paid participants. I always think other UA-camrs are cheating their workshop when I see them vlogging it.
At the end of the day the gear is just a tool we use in order to express our creativity and emotion through our images. I agree sure trackers and modded cameras are a great tool to help with that but sometimes it is good to get back to basics and remember how great and fun the process can be. Post processing is the other half of the equation with today’s modern equipment the possibilities are endless and amazing. Thanks once again Richard for another inspirational video. I hope you have a great Easter. 😎👊👍🇦🇺✨📷🔭
what is your garmin...make and model...could you do a video on that and its use and cost as I like you are often alone in the wilderness....interested in your thoughts on it
This is the one I have. There are many different models available. www.amazon.com.au/Garmin-Lightweight-Satellite-Communicator-010-02602-00/dp/B09PSKG7C3/ref=sr_1_4?c=ts&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sQrdrY7qk5YMDzo1QyuvM6oJZtQOO9CrGmD3plPV62xAyhHHvJSORGavFOdsqXPXXtC9HrKq3XEJy7T9SqBAGgabB5NMN0aYmQAFhbsGGEOPhUh_yxhlgE8WtUxZ8-aSQHJ4bsbS_-D0230MPkyzLiPzXFL_eqfPQmeCXgKRu8P1XNt05FAj8vETX4ajQEr4m7_hSvOcv2P8CshGzW9yGm0VUgvEeGA2ueykK3xOH2-ryOfdpS3gSh7TU3LJ_6GNb_Nlhxjk0qmBQVesYeEhYa4i3H2EN1hIr8wcWWbgopg.uPWvD8erTQ_nqkiW23mRhuoy2GelQyGIikM9VHSXgvA&dib_tag=se&keywords=GPS%2C%2BNavigation%2B%26%2BAccessories&qid=1711750717&refinements=p_89%3AGarmin&s=electronics&sr=1-4&ts_id=4885083051&th=1
Happy Easter Richard hope your trip to Tasmania is a ripper .heading down there myself in September (can't wait)any way looking forward to seeing you back on the channel soon . Scoota
This is the bottle holder. www.amazon.com.au/dp/B096FNDBKR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 This is the torch. www.ebay.com.au/itm/164876586182?var=464373593054
Another great video! Have fun and safe trip! Awesome timing with this video as I'm flying to Las Vegas NV and then to Nelson Ghost Town in NV for a night photography workshop in about 3 weeks! Do you have any issues getting through security with all the camera gear?
Good luck Richard, have a great trip, I know you will enjoy it. May I ask what is the ball head on the Sirui tripo please, it looks to have a lever clamp instead of the normal screw lock? Oh and Happy Easter.
Stay Safe Mate ! R.I.P Alyn Wallace And I've found with the Ulanzi Lights I have two now one won't hold it's charge for more than a couple of days? have you found this with yours ?
For thenUlanzi VL49 light, Ulanzi them selves advise: "... 🔔Warm Tips🔔If it has not been used for a few days, please charge it before using it again to ensure that the power of the video light is activated (it is normal for most electronic products to run out of power if it has not been used for a few days) ... " This is just poor design. There is obviously a parasitic loss draining,the battery when it is off. The larger units do not have this advice, thus may not suffer that problem. I might consider purchasing the Smallrig version instead.
The angst I went through packing for my trip to Norway! I don't know how many UA-cam videos I watched trying to find tips from the pros who do this all the time. Because the destination was so far and I was going to do both nightscape and landscape, I wanted to take two bodies (D850 and Z6ii) plus lenses (14mm F, 20mm and 24 - 70 Z, 24mm F, 16-35mm and 70 - 200mm F) and two tripods (one for stills and one for timelapse of the northern lights). Then there were remotes, lights, a torch and head lamp, spare batteries, chargers, cleaning kit, filters. Oh, and my Air 2S drone. All of the delicate kit and essentials I could not do without if my checked in luggage was lost/delayed (chargers, remotes) was packed into my camera bag. I made sure that this was within the weight limits for international travel. Drone, one tripod and 70-200 went into my hard shell case for protection with the lens very well wrapped in soft clothing. Another tripod and anything else went into my rolling duffel. Macbook, iPad and hard drives were in my computer bag. To make sure my system worked, I rehearsed on a trip to New Zealand last winter and then out to Broken Hill last September. The trip to Broken Hill was important because the flight was on a DASH 8 which was similar to the flight needed to get into Leknes on the Lofoten Islands. As events unfolded, I had to remove the core unit from my camera bag because the airline wanted to place my bag into the hold for the flight. I bought the camera bag with this very scenario in mind and was very happy I could carry the delicate gear and batteries with me. Having my own rental car and a base to work from for several days at a time meant I could repack my camera bag to reduce the weight and take only what I needed to the photography locations. As the trip unfolded, my checked in luggage was delayed once on the way into Norway for a few hours and then on the way out it was delayed for four days! Fortunately, I could do what I needed to do with my cary on camera gear until my bags caught up with me. Being able to practice on two previous and less important trips meant that I was pretty well prepared for travel to the other side of the world! (The preparation also meant me getting my certificates and registering my drone for use in the UK and Europe but that's another story. We have it pretty easy in Australia.)
@@nightscapeimages.richard I hear you. Not my first choice but I really wanted the Z6 for the night although I ended up using my D850 more often than not. And I had my FTX adaptor in case the 850 fell over.
Another inspirational video once again, just as we lose a bright star from the astro community. R.I.P Alyn 😢
I think Alyn would prefer that we think we have gained a new star. I think he’s up there somewhere shining brighter than ever. I for one won’t stop looking for his star. RIP Alyn Wallace such a great inspiration that man is. 😎👊👍🇦🇺
Yes that's such sad news about Alyn Daren.
RIP Alyn
Do you know what is the cause of his dead?😢
@@slavebot4663Thanks
Another great video, Richard. I'm glad your trip was awesome.
Glad you enjoyed it
Happy Easter Richard you need to take rumballs lol
Unfortunately I haven't found any decent rumballs anywhere in Tasmania.
Have a great time in Tasmania Richard!
Thank you my friend.
Thankyou for the video! Happy holidays to you!
Thanks so much my friend.
Wishing you a Blessed Easter Richard. I trust that you have a fantastic trip and I look forward to all the insights you will return with to share with us.
I very much appreciate that Andrew, thanks a lot.
Have a great adventure!
Many thanks Rowland
Enjoy the trip Richard, looking forward to the images👍
Thanks again Dennis
A happy and Holy Easter to you Richard! Your enthusiasm for landscape astrophotography is infectious. So sad to hear that Alyn Wallace has died suddenly. R.I.P.
Thanks Martin. Yes that is such a shock to hear about Alyn's passing.
Looking forward to seeing you! After a trip to such a beautiful area, you’ll have plenty of things to show us ❤
I sure do Carole.
Thanks for an interesting video - hope you have a successful trip to Tasmania. Happy Easter and RIP Alyn.
Thanks a lot Darrel. Yes very sad news indeed.
Back to tasmania, great! Under the Stars, and One Star should be named Alyn 😢
Yes I agree with you on that .. very sad news indeed.
Wish you have a nice trip and waiting for your videos!
Thanks for watching.
I love Tassie, have a great trip
Thanks heaps Tony
Have a great trip Richard, wish I was going with you.
Yes I know how much you love Tassie Kim. I'm sure you'll get back down there soon.
Happy Easter Richard, hope you have a creative and enjoyable time in Tassie🙂
Thanks as always for your great encouragement Julie
Your workshop sounds fabulous.
It was a great trip
Happy Easter to you and your family Richard. 🙏🏻 Have a wonderful time in Tasmania. Look forward to seeing your images when you return. Safe travels my friend 🙏🏻📷☕️🍪
Thanks as always John
Enjoy Tassie Richard. It's a place you never get tired visiting.
That's for sure Allan, thanks.
Thanks... Safe travels........
Many thanks Guy
Cool. I just got bak from there. Missed the southern aroura by one nite. Blah. Good luck
Thanks Tim. I hope it shows up this next week.
Safe travels and have a great time, and can't wait to see what you capture!
Many thanks indeed.
I wish I could have joined this group. 😎👊👍🇦🇺
I'm actually joining this tour as a guest. It's another photographers trip.
Looking forward to some shots you get this trip - ejoy your time
Really appreciate that Les. Thank you.
Happy Easter Richard, have a great trip. It is good to challenge ourselves with reduced kit, helps the creativity
I agree Laurel
I have the same bag but found until recently i could never seem to arrange it to fit everything in(and i don't have much 😂) and i actually didn’t use the zipped section on the inside of the main flap, but now i have a few more cloths, hand warmers and the spare batteries that reside in that space. Look forward as always to the images, safe travels
Yes I never use the outer side zipped access as often something will fall out. I think the top zipped opening would be useful though.
Hello Richard, have a Happy Easter, may your trip to Tansmania be a photo success, because we all want to see those photos
A piece of advice from a friend and photo traveler if I may, take a second body, and I would make the sacrifice even if I had to wash it in a small treker's pocket.
Less than a month ago I was in Iceland and I lent my second body to a friend who, because he had an accident with his camera, is a setback that any photographer can face.
Richard have a Fantastic Trip to Tansmania 😀👏👏👏
Thanks Mario. Yes under normal circumstances I'd be taking many camera bodies but this trip is not about me at all. I want to make sure I give my time to the other people coming along.
Good to see all of your images from your previous trips to Tasmania. So many locations look familiar having just completed a 3 week road trip to Tasmania. Very scenic destination. 👍😁😎
Yes it's a never ending wonderland down there isn't it Geoff.
Have a great trip Richard, enjoy.
Thanks my friend
Terrific info - thanks Richard
You're always very welcome Barb
Hi Richard, again another informative video, especially good for me, if you remember I tend to bring too much gear, 4 or so cameras, lenses galore and tripods. Is this one of your workshops you run? Good shooting while you’re there. Love Tasmania.
Thanks a lot Wayne. I've been invited to join with another photographers workshop this time. Not one I organised.
The drama of packing.....Not 2 cameras is a mistake...imho...I was 2 weeks into 7 weeks in faroes and Iceland...my main landscape camera got water on the lens/body connector took 2 days to dry and was fine...but I would have lost 2 days in a tight schedule if I did not have my backup camera..... Tripods (surui) I break down and go in my check in luggage along with all cables and chargers etc.....to keep my carry on as lite as possible. This is what I will do when I come over in September for your astro workshop
Under normal circumstances I'd agree with you Steve. But this trip is more about the participants than myself.
Mate, enjoy your trip, something different this time around. L9ok forward to seeing and hearing about your trip.
Happy easter
Same to you Phil, always appreciate your great support.
Have a great trip Richard, I am sure it will be an amazing workshop. Great insight into travelling light(er), something I really should learn from.
Thanks Eric. I'll see how I go.
Happy Easter to you too Richard... Fabulous images from down there, quite spectacular! Thanks for posting...
Thanks so much for watching.
Good luck on your trip.
Thanks so much my friend
Happy Easter to you Richard! Looking forward to hearing about your Tasmania adventures! Take care, Jerry
Thanks as always Jerry
Enjoy Tassie Richard, I'm sure those people will benefit from your help, as I have.
Thanks so much Suzie
Good journey and nice trip Richard.
Thanks so much Peter
Always a major dilemma knowing what to pack as we always seem to want to take the kitchen sink along with most of our lens etc, I put an odd extra lens in my suitcase just in case lol have a great trip and good to see you will be doing something you don't normally shoot, but with your number one rule/key you cant go wrong. 2 whole weeks without you on a Saturday morning is gonna be hard to bear mate, but whoever you are doing the tour with is lucky to have your knowledge and expert way of teaching, have a wonderful trip away.
Thanks as always for your kind words Rob . .I reckon you'll survive a while without me mate.
Happy Journey Richard. I've learnt from past years that taking less gear (rather what I need), helps in using more what i have in hand, knowing more about what i use (Including the limitations) and slow down in the process of photography instead of rushing and getting frustrated. Very sorry to hear about Alyn. His monthly "what is in the Night Sky" is an inspiration and has been an input for our plans in most times. Enjoy your trip and will wait for an experience vid after your return.
Thanks Selva. Yes it was a great shock to hear the sad news about Alyn.
Thanks Richard! Deciding what to take can be challenging at times for sure. Good timing on this video, I'm leaving next week to fly east (from California) to shoot solar eclipse (total) and need to travel lighter than usual as I must make it
to airport with everything I need on my motorcycle. But then, challenges are often fun :) Enjoy your trip and look forward to your future images!!!!!!
I'm sure you'll have a wonderful trip Kerry. I hope it goes well.
Have a safe trip and adventure
Thanks so much William
Have fun
I'll do my best.
Have a great Easter and some stunning collection of photos.. good to see your landscape images too!
Thanks so much Virat. Happy Easter to you also.
Have fun!
I'll do my best Jay
Happy Easter Richard and safe travels.
Thanks so much Julie
Safe trip Richard, have a wonderful time and productive trip away 😊✌️1 x body 2 x lenses, don’t know how you could do that mate !!! Lol 😂 🎉
Thanks a lot Greg. Well it's not what I usually do . .but I want to go lightweight on this trip ..!!!
Have a good trip Richard 👍👍👍
Thanks so much Brian
Hope you have a wonderful Easter as well, Richard. Sounds like a fun trip to Tasmania, and I am sure the ones going with you will learn a lot and have a fantastic time with you! Hopefully when you return you will be sharing some of your images with us and I will look forward to seeing them. Have a GREAT trip and be safe!
Thanks heaps Gary
I love all your small items with huge practical uses.
Enjoy your trip to Tassie. Auroras are kicking off again!
Thanks so much Pete. Hope to see another aurora whilst down your way.
Hi Richard!!! Your photos are so amazing to look at!!! I'm very inspired!!! Question- a few of your photos taken at the beach at night like the rocks and surrounding areas look well Illuminated how did you accomplish that! Moon light, or lights???? Will you be taking a drone too??? Have a beautiful trip!!!
Thanks Marvin. Those shots are long exposure ambient foregrounds. No moonlight at all, just longer shutter speeds to capture more light. No drone this trip.
Thanks for this interesting video, happy Easter and have a great time in Tasmania - a place high on my bucket list!
It's a beautiful spot Oliver.
@@nightscapeimages.richard I get/got to see it through your photos and videos, Richard. Take care and have a phenomenal time!
Great photos! Be safe and enjoy the trip.
Thanks for watching Jim
Richard, I always look forward to watching your videos and I hope you enjoy your trip to Tasmania. Safe travels.
Many thanks indeed Steve
As yours's and Alyn's photos show the natural processes goes on, we just capture the moments. Have a safe and rewarding trip...BTW which tripod did you decide on?
Thanks a lot John. Still deciding on the tripod ..!!
Very informative Richard, I always wondered if I could travel by air for Astro, I believe you have the right approach, just being there is more important than all the equipment being there.
Hope you really enjoy your trip, your images from your last Tas trip are amazing. Good Luck
Thanks heaps for your comments Brett, really appreciated.
Have a ball in Tassie Richard. Will be refreshing to have a different focus for a spell I'd think. Only just finding out about Alyn from the comments here. Such tragic news. Looking forward to hearing about your next adventure.
Thanks as always Dominic. Certainly really sad news about Alyn
Fantastic work Richard, good luck and safe travels. I need to get back out there with my camera it's been far too long.
All good Brad mate. I suppose it's just a matter of making time for it .. .something simple is all you need.
Some beautiful pictures, Richard and yeah, it's hard thing to choose when you're flying on a plane, what equipment to take?
Very true indeed Jeff, thanks for watching.
I absolutely love that you’re not vlogging the workshop. 100% of your time should be on the paid participants. I always think other UA-camrs are cheating their workshop when I see them vlogging it.
Yes I totally agree with you on that. This trip is not about me at all . it's all about the others coming.
At the end of the day the gear is just a tool we use in order to express our creativity and emotion through our images. I agree sure trackers and modded cameras are a great tool to help with that but sometimes it is good to get back to basics and remember how great and fun the process can be. Post processing is the other half of the equation with today’s modern equipment the possibilities are endless and amazing. Thanks once again Richard for another inspirational video. I hope you have a great Easter. 😎👊👍🇦🇺✨📷🔭
Thanks mate, always very much appreciate your support.
I'm heading to Alaska for 2 weeks, looking forward to using some of your thoughts. Thanks as usual!
Thanks so much for watching
what is your garmin...make and model...could you do a video on that and its use and cost as I like you are often alone in the wilderness....interested in your thoughts on it
This is the one I have. There are many different models available. www.amazon.com.au/Garmin-Lightweight-Satellite-Communicator-010-02602-00/dp/B09PSKG7C3/ref=sr_1_4?c=ts&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sQrdrY7qk5YMDzo1QyuvM6oJZtQOO9CrGmD3plPV62xAyhHHvJSORGavFOdsqXPXXtC9HrKq3XEJy7T9SqBAGgabB5NMN0aYmQAFhbsGGEOPhUh_yxhlgE8WtUxZ8-aSQHJ4bsbS_-D0230MPkyzLiPzXFL_eqfPQmeCXgKRu8P1XNt05FAj8vETX4ajQEr4m7_hSvOcv2P8CshGzW9yGm0VUgvEeGA2ueykK3xOH2-ryOfdpS3gSh7TU3LJ_6GNb_Nlhxjk0qmBQVesYeEhYa4i3H2EN1hIr8wcWWbgopg.uPWvD8erTQ_nqkiW23mRhuoy2GelQyGIikM9VHSXgvA&dib_tag=se&keywords=GPS%2C%2BNavigation%2B%26%2BAccessories&qid=1711750717&refinements=p_89%3AGarmin&s=electronics&sr=1-4&ts_id=4885083051&th=1
@@nightscapeimages.richardThanks...looks like an impressive device....
Works well.@@stevemeier7876
Happy Easter Richard hope your trip to Tasmania is a ripper .heading down there myself in September (can't wait)any way looking forward to seeing you back on the channel soon .
Scoota
Thanks a lot Scoota mate.
I hope your not here in Tassie now, cloudy and rainy for days, must be Aurora weather 😂😂😂😂
Not there yet Jeff
I have had that bag coz your one inspired me haha
Can you share the bottle holding and tiny torch name or link to buy?
This is the bottle holder. www.amazon.com.au/dp/B096FNDBKR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
This is the torch. www.ebay.com.au/itm/164876586182?var=464373593054
Another great video! Have fun and safe trip! Awesome timing with this video as I'm flying to Las Vegas NV and then to Nelson Ghost Town in NV for a night photography workshop in about 3 weeks! Do you have any issues getting through security with all the camera gear?
I never had any issues in previous trips Jeffrey. I guess it may depend on the officers on duty at the various airports.
Good luck Richard, have a great trip, I know you will enjoy it. May I ask what is the ball head on the Sirui tripo please, it looks to have a lever clamp instead of the normal screw lock? Oh and Happy Easter.
Thanks Les. The ball head has a Manfrotto plate mount. That's the lever you're seeing.
Is that just the plate put on the Sirui ball head Richard?
It's actually a cheaper model ballhead I bought off ebay years ago. I took off the arca swiss and replaced it with a manfrotto type.@@lesladbrook4508
Thank you, safe journeys Richard.
Stay Safe Mate ! R.I.P Alyn Wallace And I've found with the Ulanzi Lights I have two now one won't hold it's charge for more than a couple of days? have you found this with yours ?
For thenUlanzi VL49 light, Ulanzi them selves advise:
"... 🔔Warm Tips🔔If it has not been used for a few days, please charge it before using it again to ensure that the power of the video light is activated (it is normal for most electronic products to run out of power if it has not been used for a few days) ... "
This is just poor design. There is obviously a parasitic loss draining,the battery when it is off. The larger units do not have this advice, thus may not suffer that problem. I might consider purchasing the Smallrig version instead.
@@nordic5490 Seems weird that one unit does it while the second one I have still stays charged a week later
I do have one LED light that does that but it's not a Ulanzi
The angst I went through packing for my trip to Norway! I don't know how many UA-cam videos I watched trying to find tips from the pros who do this all the time.
Because the destination was so far and I was going to do both nightscape and landscape, I wanted to take two bodies (D850 and Z6ii) plus lenses (14mm F, 20mm and 24 - 70 Z, 24mm F, 16-35mm and 70 - 200mm F) and two tripods (one for stills and one for timelapse of the northern lights). Then there were remotes, lights, a torch and head lamp, spare batteries, chargers, cleaning kit, filters. Oh, and my Air 2S drone.
All of the delicate kit and essentials I could not do without if my checked in luggage was lost/delayed (chargers, remotes) was packed into my camera bag. I made sure that this was within the weight limits for international travel. Drone, one tripod and 70-200 went into my hard shell case for protection with the lens very well wrapped in soft clothing. Another tripod and anything else went into my rolling duffel. Macbook, iPad and hard drives were in my computer bag.
To make sure my system worked, I rehearsed on a trip to New Zealand last winter and then out to Broken Hill last September. The trip to Broken Hill was important because the flight was on a DASH 8 which was similar to the flight needed to get into Leknes on the Lofoten Islands. As events unfolded, I had to remove the core unit from my camera bag because the airline wanted to place my bag into the hold for the flight. I bought the camera bag with this very scenario in mind and was very happy I could carry the delicate gear and batteries with me.
Having my own rental car and a base to work from for several days at a time meant I could repack my camera bag to reduce the weight and take only what I needed to the photography locations.
As the trip unfolded, my checked in luggage was delayed once on the way into Norway for a few hours and then on the way out it was delayed for four days! Fortunately, I could do what I needed to do with my cary on camera gear until my bags caught up with me. Being able to practice on two previous and less important trips meant that I was pretty well prepared for travel to the other side of the world!
(The preparation also meant me getting my certificates and registering my drone for use in the UK and Europe but that's another story. We have it pretty easy in Australia.)
I can't imagine taking 2 bodies that have different lens mounts. But I hear you about being so far from home. Sounds like you had an awesome trip.
@@nightscapeimages.richard I hear you. Not my first choice but I really wanted the Z6 for the night although I ended up using my D850 more often than not. And I had my FTX adaptor in case the 850 fell over.
Of course you can get great Milky Ways photos without a Star Tracker- just take 15 to 20 photos and stack them in appropriate software
That's a great idea. I'll have to give that a try.
Not sure if you are aware that Alyn Wallace passed away yesterday.
Yes it did hear that very sad news Mike. Quite a shock.