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David Mingay | all galleries >> Mynd Dagsins '15 >> Photo of the Day 2004 > Jun 9: Off to LeMans
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09-JUN-2004

Jun 9: Off to LeMans

In a couple of hours I'll be heading for LeMans for the famous 24hour race. I've been debating for weeks what photo gear to take with me. Several people have suggested I take *all* my cameras. Hmmm that would include 5 SLR bodies, 11 lenses, 2 rangefinders and a Box Brownie. Nice idea, but a bit on the heavy side.In the end, I've gone for this lot:

A few rolls of XP2, the EOS 50E and my three primes: 24f2.8, 50f1.8 and 100f2.

Why not the DSLR or the L zooms? Too heavy, too expensive, no access to a mains power source. The 50E + primes are light, fast and inconspicuous, the body cost less than my 500mb CF card, and the battery lasts about a year. I used the same kit last time, less the 24. You can see last years pics here. I'll be back posting on 15th - but don't expect to see many pictures of race cars... I leave that to the guys with press passes!

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel
1/125s f/16.0 at 17.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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brother_mark22-Jun-2004 20:43
Interesting. My primes are 24f2.8, 50f1.8 and 85f1.8. The Nikon 100f2 was more than I was willing to pay.
Guest 10-Jun-2004 15:11
Let me have that 24mm please? :)
virginiacoastline10-Jun-2004 13:24
sooo you're off to shoot flowers at a car extravaganza?!?! LOL! Have fun . .but not TOO much fun, sice LA is all alone (but not NEXT YEAR!!)
Larry Ahern09-Jun-2004 21:21
Sounds fun indeed!
Guest 09-Jun-2004 20:57
Nice shot - camera on the map arranged around Le Mans! Have a good time on your trip (I'm sure you will!!)
Si Kirk09-Jun-2004 19:00
nice glad to see some one else still using film, enjoy you trip!
CJ Morgan09-Jun-2004 18:33
Four words: take the digital gear.
Lara S09-Jun-2004 17:08
cool. Have fun D. Can't wait to see the photos.
Robin Reid09-Jun-2004 17:07
Enjoy your trip and good shooting.
Pall Gudjonsson09-Jun-2004 17:04
Have fun David !!!
Guest 09-Jun-2004 17:03
Excellent choices. I love the B&W pics from the previous years and can't wait to see this year's shots!
Melanie09-Jun-2004 17:02
Hope you enjoy your trip!!! Have fun & be safe