Getting Ready for Alaska

This is The Digital Story Podcast #962, August 27, 2024. Today's theme is "Getting Ready for Alaska." I'm Derrick Story.

Opening Monologue

In less than 2 weeks, I'm boarding a plane as the first leg of my trip to Alaska. I've never been there, and I want to be prepared for anything that I may encounter. Since I'm smack dab in the middle of my planning, I thought I'd share my thought process with you. All of that, and more, on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

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So, let's cut to the chase... which camera am I taking? I've narrowed it down to two different systems. Here are the contenders.

OM System OM 1 Micro Four Thirds

OM-1 camera body
OM System 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Zoom
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Zoom
Olympus 1.4X Teleconverter
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 Prime
Olympus 75mm f/1.8 Prime

OR...

Nikon Zf Full Frame

Nikon Zf camera body
Nikon 28-400mm Z f/4-8 Zoom
Nikon 24-50 Z f/4-6.3 Compact Zoom
Nikon 40mm Z f/2.0 Prime
Nikon 26mm Z f/2.8 Pancake Prime
Viltrox 20mm Z f/2.8 Prime

Pros and Cons

We will be traveling the inside passage via ship, but I will be hiking on photo excursions when in port. Compactness is less of an issue for this trip than others.

I'm hoping to be able to photograph the Northern Lights, wildlife, landscape, street photography, and life on the ship.

I'm leaning toward the Nikon for this trip because of its low-light capability and depth of field control, and using the OM-1 for the Durango trip that's two weeks after Alaska for its portability during hikes.

I'm discussing all of this in the podcast.

Other Essentials for the Trip

MacBook Pro 14" M1 laptop
Jackery Explorer 100 Plus Power Station
Solgaard Check-In Closet Lite with FlowCloset System
Lowepro Trekker Lite BP 150 AW Backpack (flat in the suitcase)
Tenba Cooper 13 Slip Carry-On Shoulder Bag

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Virtual Camera Club News

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See you next week!

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