Acadia School Supply List

Hiking thru Acadia National Park

This thing is awesome! Does everything I need it to do. One thing to be aware of - it DOES come with a power supply, even though it's not listed in the What's In The Box list.

I didn't know what these were for when I bought it, I just bought what was on my class supply list. I think it was a little pricy, but it works great and I do like having different colored sides.

Used on the driver's door of a GMC Acadia. Very solid. I filled mine with rice.

Excellent quality and value. Just finished a shoot in Acadia National Park. Lens creates great macros as well. ... Light in the field. Slow focus in poor light conditions. Use manual focus.

I bought this lens in advance of a trip to Acadia National Park, Maine. I was traveling light -- instead of my D300 and associated lenses, I brought only my GF1, 20mm f/1.7, and this lens. I shot with this lens 80% of the time and have been very pleased with the results. I shot several HDR sequences hand held with this lens and the GF1 and processed them with Photomatix Pro, and the results are wonderful. It is pricey, but it appears to be an excellent lens. This is also the first lens I've owned that will not accept filters (due to the large front element), but so far that has not been a problem.

Due to significant hip issues, I cannot stand in one spot for more than 15 minutes.  As I had a one week photo trip to Acadia National Park, I knew that I had to have something to occasionally sit on to relieve the pressure on the hip/back. I looked at some of the stools/chairs that duck hunters use, but those were big and bulky.  Luckily, I found these Walkstool stools that were exactly what I was looking for - something light and sturdy and easy to transport.  Im 511 and 220, and my concerns were getting the right height, and one that would hold my weight.  This model 65 is the perfect height for me when extended, and after using it several times on the trip, I had no issues with support.  At Acadia, we had very early morning photo shoots - out well before sunrise, so by the time I got to the spot I had time to wait.  There are some concerns - make sure the legs are spread apart as far as they can go ... .then, on rough terrain when its not on level, be sure to sit down very slowly to maintain balance.  I also use a cane, so I had the support of the cane when sitting - a walking stick would be great too.  Not sure what the recommended way to sit on it is, but I found it to be most stable with one of the supporting ends stick out between my legs.  At Acadia, I carried a backpack with tripod attached, and this stool in its sling bag over the shoulder - never really noticed any extra weight.  Ill be using this stool for other events I photograph.  Highly recommended. (picture is of me trying out the chair in our family room - not exactly an in use photo)

Absolutely loved using this for my 3 day hiking trip in Acadia Natl Park - felt secured and locked in without fear of dropping or coming loose very secure. No neck pain from strap hanging, smooth easy on and off, only issue was I wish I had another one for my film camera.

It is number 10 on my list.

Very useful , must have in your gear list.