Photo gear: bits and pieces (geared with a 1D3 in mind)

[Jay Gould]

1D3 Small Stuff

Hi, I am putting together my Adorama order; these are a few last minute details that I would appreciate recommendations if there are any (yeah right; like this wonderful group doesn't have an opinion about everything photography!)

CompactFlash Cards: Brands and sizes; are you using cards larger than 4gb? I received an email from my brother that the Canon rep at the big annual photo show in Los Angeles recommended Transcend CF cards; 1/2 the price of Sandisk cards.

Batteries: Given the size I am planning a total of three for Antarctica. More?

LCD Protector: I use the ShieldZone on the 40D (great!); anyone using the Delkin pop-up shades?

Hand Grip: anyone using the Canon E-1 Hand strap in lieu of/in addition to a neck strap?

Wireless remote: anyone using the Adorama wireless/wired shutter release remote for any of their canon cameras - one unit fits all?

Right angle viewfinders: Those doing "near the ground" macro, are you using a right angle view finder, and if so, are you using the Canon version or a different version? Adorama has the Pro Optic.

Filter brands and cost: I have four different filter sizes: 58, 67, 77, and 82! Singh Ray makes sense for stationary tripod work one size fits all with simple adaptor rings for the P holder. What about HH work, for example, four separate polarizers?

Cheers, Jay

[Bob Howdeshell]

I am new here but since I also shoot a Canon 1D MarkIII here are my thoughts and preferences

CompactFlash Cards: Brands and sizes; are you using cards larger than 4gb? I received an email from my brother that the Canon rep at the big annual photo show in Los Angeles recommended Transcend CF cards; 1/2 the price of Sandisk cards

I use SanDisk and Lexar CF cards. I have SanDisk and Transcend SHDHC cards ...... All are 8gb

Batteries: Given the size I am planning a total of three for Antarctica. More?

3 sounds like a good number of batteries to me

LCD Protector: I use the ShieldZone on the 40D (great!); anyone using the Delkin pop-up shades?

I personally don't use one

Hand Grip: anyone using the Canon E-1 Hand strap in lieu of/in addition to a neck strap?

I don't use a hand grip / strap. But then I am mostly shooting a large lens or wide angle landscape .... tripods and monopods.

Wireless remote: anyone using the Adorama wireless/wired shutter release remote for any of their canon cameras - one unit fits all?

I use a plain old Canon wired remote, but would like to read comments that others have regarding the wireless remotes

Right angle viewfinders: Those doing "near the ground" macro, are you using a right angle view finder, and if so, are you using the Canon version or a different version? Adorama has the Pro Optic.

I do not own one, so no valid opinion

Filter brands and cost: I have four different filter sizes: 58, 67, 77, and 82! Singh Ray makes sense for stationary tripod work one size fits all with simple adaptor rings for the P holder. What about HH work, for example, four separate polarizers?

I am guessing that you are referring to Graduated Neutral Density and ND filters? Not circular polarizers?
Singh Ray is typically considered the "Top of the Line" in GND and ND filters. I have a few Singh Rays, a couple of Lee and HiTech filters. One note on the "P" size holder and 84mm filters. Many wide lens like the 16-35 and 17-40 can vignette when wide open when using the 84mm filter sets. The Cokin Z-Pro is a nice "starter" holder but if you decide you like the gnd and nd filters I would suggest the Lee filter holder. It is much more "substantial." IMHO I like 2filter.com for these type of filters
http://www.2filter.com/

For circular polarizers I have tried many and have settled on only Hoya Pro 1D filters or B+W Kaesemann.

Hope this was of some help, they are just my opinions and preferences.

[Alfred Forns]

Solid advice from Bob !!! Regarding the angle finder they are useful if you have the need otherwise is just more gear to take. I can shoot flat on the ground without using one.

[Christopher C.M. Cooke]

I use a plain old Canon wired remote, but would like to read comments that others have regarding the wireless remotes

Ray, I use one of these which has never let me down, it is from the POTN shop and is a sh*tload cheaper than the Canon version.

http://www.procameragear.com/catalog...roducts_id/422

3 Batteries for your 1D MKIII, don't they have 240V power on the area you are going, I know the cold knocks batteries around but I have never even come close to exhausting my MKIII battery