The D750: A Hiking Companion by Ian Hanson (www.thespurtrail.com, Instagram): There’s nothing like setting goals for yourself and then actually accomplishing them. For every 100 ideas that I set for myself, I probably truly accomplish zero of them. That’s why, when I finished hiking the Superior Hiking Trail (if you’re not ready for an AT or PCT adventure, this is a good start) I was almost a bit confused. I stared out across the final overlook, from Minnesota into Canada, and realized there was no more trail to walk. I was on the last paragraph of the guidebook and that was it. My advice for anyone with an itch to hike, is simply this. Pack as light as you can. I do not take my own advice. So what happened? How did it all pan out? What did I do for camera'ing over twenty-five days in the woods? Did I find the perfect travel companion? Was there anything else I’d wished I’d had? Would I do it again? I guess I’ll just have to tell ya. I was caught wanting to be both light of weight and capture great images. No way of knowing what I would come across (ok I had an idea, and sure I could have GOOGLED it, but there's no adventure in that), I had to decide what my intention was. I decided against preparedness for all situations, and went the more hike-friendly solution. My most worn down D750 (it was only going to get dirtier) and my oldest lens, the 50mm f/1.4 G. How did...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Saturday, 21 July, 2018