I don't understand the use of a grip for "extended shooting". I can
understand the grip if you want some better ergonomics for portrait
shooting but the grip only holds 2 batteries. It contains no more power
than the E-620 with one battery installed and another in your pocket.
And that combo is a whole lot less expensive, less bulky and less weighty.
If you were an event shooter it might save you having to change
batteries in the middle of an important event but even that's not very
likely.
Save yer money.
Chuck Norcutt
On 1/31/2012 3:02 PM, Donald wrote:
> On 30/01/2012 23:32, Moose wrote:
>>
>>
>> Now that wasn't any help for the gear you have or might buy, was it? ;-)
>>
>> I do wish you a fabulous experience!
>>
>> Moose
>>
>
> Thanks for the reply, Moose. And you couldn't be more wrong, very helpful!
>
> Your point about redundancy strikes a chord. I had been contemplating
> taking the E-400 and E-620 anyway, but buying the grip for the 620 to
> extend shooting. But I'm now thinking that if I stick with the 400/620
> batteries I only need one charger, or one type of charger (I have two of
> them). The grip would mean another charger...
>
> Lenses, well, I have 11-22, 14-42, 14-45, 17.5-45 and 40-150; plus any
> MF lenses I care to include. Initial thoughts were take 11-22, 40-150
> and acquire the 70-300 for its reach. That would be two bodies and three
> zooms, all light, covering 22-600 fov in 35mm.
>
> Tripod is probably out, unless it's a tabletop. I'd take a beanbag and
> make a decision on the monopod when I pack, but assume not. Only
> built-in flash. Loads of cards, as I don't think I can squeeze in a laptop.
>
> I might want to take a compact for casual shooting and fast, close-range
> opportunities, so may nab a used raw-enabled compact sometime.
>
> That's the initial thought, at least. Still time to change mind, panic,
> change it again..!
>
> D.
>
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