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Subject: [OM] (OM) San Diego Zoo and Other Ramblings
From: "R. Wastell" <rrw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 08:27:36 -0800
Zuikoholics,

I will be visiting the San Diego Zoo for the first time in early June on a 
family vacation. We will have only one day there and I am looking for some 
general advice. 

For example; does the zoo restrict tripods? What are the transportation options 
in the zoo? Would you expect 400 mm (200 f4 + 2X-A or Vivitar Macro TC) to be 
enough at the long end based on the zoo's configuration? 

I am trying to pare down my equipment list to prevent dislocations of arms and 
shoulders. ("Mom, why do I have to carry Dad's camera bag?!")

I should mention; after San Diego and Disneyland we will pick up a rental car 
and drive to Seattle. It has been 25 years since I drove the coast route; does 
anyone have any favorite spots for bed and breakfasts or sections of the coast 
route to avoid. 

I realize I haven't been too specific about my photographic goals beyond the 
obvious zoo portraits. That is because I am really looking for logistical 
advice to help me plan.

Obligatory Olympus content: I picked up a 2X-A in Anchorage recently ($80) and 
I haven't had a chance to compare it with my Vivitar Macro TC. Has anyone used 
both? By the way, this 2X-A is an early one, it is marked for both 135s, the 
100 f2.8, and both 200s; and for those who are keeping track it is definitely 
multicoated. Clive, do you want to start a thread on 2X-A serial numbers? ;)

This is too long already, so thanks in advance.

Bob


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