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Hi all, my Dad is going to Tanzania next year to spend a week with a remote tribal village of maasai. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maasai

Basically he is doing a study on african tribal chanting as he does musical physcotherapy and yoga with sound... so its going to be a lot of music, dancing and singing/chanting.

Now, he has asked me to go with him and I think this going to be a wonderful opportunity for photography, and I may even do a whole photobook as I am quite a good creative writer as well.

The only thing is, I have never done anything like this before and to be honest I am really apprehensive and worried about it all.

Firstly, I assume my kit will be good in the "bush" as my D700 and lenses are all weather sealed so this should protect against dust?

Secondly, I am really really REALLY bad with insects and creepy crawlies in general!

And lastly, what about personal security in Tanzania as I will be carrying around a rucsack with a lot of moneys worth of kit in it!

Has anyone ever done anything like this before, and does anyone have any advise on how you would prepare, and what you would take?

I guess at a minimum kit wise, I will take:

Nikon D700
24-70mm 2.8
70-200mm 2.8
1 (maybe 2) SB900 (in case I get a chance to do some really arty shots)
2 Batteries + Grip
Some form of car charger to charge the batteries back up from the Landy he is taking...
Lowepro Vertex weather sealed rucksack

I think that should cover it and still allow me to move reasonbly freely without being over encumbered.

In terms of photo's I would really want to get some very emotive B&W shots mainly as I think it will suit the subject matter really well.

Any other ideas / thoughts?
 
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Meet the Lowpro spider it has a span of eight inches and especially likes to take shelter in expensive kit bags. It has been known to undo zips on its own and thankfully only has a very small stinger.

No but seriously have a great journey and will look forward to your photos on your return :)
 
snakes are you worst enemy in the bush...they attack

i did the village visit bit in tanzania and went into the huts
you need open apertures and high speed

learn a bit of the language..not just jambo...and some customs
the young guys still get their ears opened up

as you can see i cant offer much more help

have a good trip...it may be wet there just now
 
CGeezer said:
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Meet the Lowpro spider it has a span of eight inches and especially likes to take shelter in expensive kit bags. It has been known to undo zips on its own and thankfully only has a very small stinger.

No but seriously have a great journey and will look forward to your photos on your return :)
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That picture has literally turned my stomach lol! I shall buy an armour plated vacuum sealed backpack then :D

mrcrow said:
snakes are you worst enemy in the bush...they attack

i did the village visit bit in tanzania and went into the huts
you need open apertures and high speed

learn a bit of the language..not just jambo...and some customs
the young guys still get their ears opened up

as you can see i cant offer much more help

have a good trip...it may be wet there just now
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Snakes I dont mind thankfully, I shall just steer clear of them :)

As for shooting in huts and low light, that should be easy with the D700's great iso performance and 2.8 lenses :D

I shall try and learn as much as I can about language and customs before I go, as I have a year to research it :thumbs:
 
jamesoliverstone said:
Snakes I dont mind thankfully, I shall just steer clear of them :)

be wary though..you cant see them till you annoy them then they are all over you...the smaller the worst...
anyhow wear high top boots or gaiters

As for shooting in huts and low light, that should be easy with the D700's great iso performance and 2.8 lenses :D

I shall try and learn as much as I can about language and customs before I go, as I have a year to research it :thumbs:
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