To shoot cuba; Nikon or Leica?

[Markok765]

Hey all,

I'm heading to cuba, for the first time in my life.
I'll be bringing an olympus stylus epic. [p&s, 35mm f2.8 AF]

Debating between a leica III and a nikon N90s. got a 50 on the leica, 28 on the nikon.

I don't really use 50 that much, more of a pj style shooter.. but i do like the small size and quietness of the leica, and i guess the olympus can be used when i need a wide? i do like the foolproofness of the nikon though..

decisions decisions. ideas?

[Eric Rose]

I have been to Cuba many times. In the beginning we didn't have AF and I used mainly a Nikkormat and F2. Since AF came out I have used both N90s and F5. The N90s is perfect for Cuba. Just make sure you take enough batteries with you as finding them there can be a chore and very expensive.

[Markok765]

Thanks for the battery tip Eric, wouldn't have thought of that. Think I'll be carrying it without the v-grip, no need?

[MartinCrabtree]

I'm jealous. I want to go to Cuba. But my government holds a grudge forever.

[Markok765]

I'm jealous. I want to go to Cuba. But my government holds a grudge forever.

You could fly up to Canada, then to cuba.. the Cuban Govt doesn't stamp your passport for that reason.

[David Henderson]

"the Cuban Govt doesn't stamp your passport for that reason"

The Cuban government don't stamp your passport because they don't have any stamps!

Having been a few times and having data on lens usage for my trip last year, I'd definitely want a lens longer than 28mm. In fact I'd want a lens longer than 50mm as well. No chance of persuading you that a wide-mid telephoto zoom is the best tool for Cuba?

[Markok765]

"the Cuban Govt doesn't stamp your passport for that reason"

The Cuban government don't stamp your passport because they don't have any stamps!

Having been a few times and having data on lens usage for my trip last year, I'd definitely want a lens longer than 28mm. In fact I'd want a lens longer than 50mm as well. No chance of persuading you that a wide-mid telephoto zoom is the best tool for Cuba?

hmm, really? What did you use a tele for? Tele personally isn't my style, though I would bring one to try it out if I owned one!

[clayne]

You have to ask? You're going to Cuba. Leica with a wide angle (35mm max).

[Markok765]

You have to ask? You're going to Cuba. Leica with a wide angle (35mm max).

Wish I had a wide angle..

[jnanian]

have fun marko

doesn't matter the camera, have fun ...
and enjoy the food !

john