Seems to me that there are conditions when traveling that would warrant one type of kit versus another. When there is nothing adverse (weather, crime, etc), a digital kit can be much easier to deal with. Use AA lithium batteries and either shoot jpg or carry a storage bank. No dealing with film through the airports, no dealing with not having the right type/speed of film, etc.
If going to a place where battery power will be a major problem (2 sets of AA lithiums will give you a couple thousand frames), then consider a film kit. If it will be raining on you all the time, take a sealed camera - film or digital. I think we get caught up in the hypothetical area of what COULD happen instead of what WILL happen when planning these things. The reality is that most of us don't really travel in those extreme conditions, so frankly, any kit would work - based on what we own and like. Those who do travel in the extreme areas probably already have themselves outfitted for that. A close friend of mine travels the world - about 3 major trips per year (retired and rich) and has always carried a Nikon DSLR and has never had a lick of problem doing so. So, in conclusion, outside of extremes, any kit will do just fine. Whatever you like and enjoy. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, January 25, 2005, 12:48:25 AM, you wrote: GD> Hmm. GD> I've carried digital cameras exclusively since 2002 on my GD> travels and not had a single problem with them. From visiting GD> Japan, to Australia, to the UK, to Paris, to Singapore, to GD> Brazil, to Mexico, to London and points east in the British GD> Isles. They're no more liable to be stolen than either my Hassy GD> or Leica or Nikons were, no worries about film through the GD> airport, etc. GD> Carry enough battery and memory, a backup storage device. Carry GD> a decent bag that will keep them from getting soaked in rain. GD> And don't worry about it, just take proper care and take GD> pictures as normal. GD> Godfrey GD> __________________________________________________ GD> Do You Yahoo!? GD> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around GD> http://mail.yahoo.com
