I can only speak for Egypt, Jim and suggest you keep in mind that there will
likely be a *lot* of people around you, *very* close. The Egyptian Museum
is (as best I can remember) unusually flexible about cameras, flash etc.
But getting a clear view of Tutankhamen's mask will be a challenge (and it
is behind glass). You didn't mention if you were going outside Cairo, but
if you are headed to the Valley of the Kings, then expect even more people,
in even closer proximity to you and everything you might be photographing!
You need to buy a camera permit at the entrance to the valley.
Piers
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Timpe, Jim
Sent: 21 July 2003 18:01
To: 'Olist'
Subject: [OM] Travel kit
OK. I've resisted doing this until now, but here goes. The trip in
question is: Seattle to Cairo, to Jerusalem (and surrounds), to Jordan and
home... Total trip duration approximately three weeks. Part of a Holy Lands
tour group hosted by the Sr. Pastor at my church (he's lead probably 15
tours over the past 25 years).
Consider the slate blank. Body,lens,film,'pod',case, it's all open for
discussion at this point. No replies/suggestions discounted without
opportunity for rebuttal.
For what the trip is costing us (it's my wife and my thirtieth anniversary
gift to each other), I believe I can consider acquiring anything suggested
(that merits consideration that is) that I don't currently have.
There. It's open season on Jim.
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