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I think I'd have to hire an SUV and Road trip it east or west maybe? Disney land, vegas, universal studios.... hmmm.
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Cheers guys
Thanks for the advise.Now.. to find a suitable lary one so I can find it easily on the carousel at the airport.....
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Hey all,
It's nearly time to pack.
I know suitcases are not a good idea cause of getting them in the car. How do we feel about wheeled holdalls?
You know - sports bags with wheels on - Are these ok?
Thinking of getting one and it would be better than carrying a large bag around with me.
Jo
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No idea. I found a cool bag though - aha slr bag - should haven enough room for extras too. Found a semi-rigid one but its soo ugly! Camera could go in that in to the nice bag! LOL
Got a month to keep looking but the funky red one I just got will do for now.
Yes - insert inuendos below:lol:
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Right, that's ESTA sorted- got my 16 digit application number.
ESTA - done
Flights - done
Insurance - done
NW T's & C's - done
Now got to get hold of the funny green dosh, a remote release for my camera, and then I think I am in business!!
3 weeks today
Yay you!
I'm sorted too apart fom a camera case - why are they all so ugly?!? And I need a rigid one for insurance which you just cant get!
1month and half a day
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Well Harry - it's not THAT impressive here - as soon as I get an e-mail reply I'm waiting for I'm jumping on the tube to head east...
** now we're in a ?gap? of bright sunshine!**
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Jo are you going to try out your new camera?
Yes radar watching over the next few days...and the States..
Sadly I'm at work and my camera hasn't arrived yet - that said I wonder what the camera on my (fairly new) phone is llike in a storm?.....
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Thunder and lighting (very,very frightening...
) here in White City at the moment.Heavy rain. Postponing trip to underground to get home for iminant future.
Jo
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Got 8gb with the camera. Looking at getting more though. Found 16gb on ebay for £25.
Wondering if memory cards will be cheaper in the usa or even the airport?
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I was looking in case I wasnt happy with the video on the HX1 but having researched I think it should actually cover me for still images and video so I'm a very happy bunny! Which is aptly appropriate as it's nearly Easter LOL!
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I bought it this morning from simply elctronics in a pack with memory card and spare battery for £339! Bargin.
Need to insure it now!
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Hey all,
I've been looking at cameras this week - I work in telly so you'd think it'd be easy for me to decide what to get or at least find someone to tell me whats best - but no. It seems very much a case of each to their own. I thought I'd explain how I got to my choice to help others dancing around the decision like I have been.
I narrowed my choise of compact, superszoom, DSLR and SLR down to Superzoom Bridge camera for a couple of resons. Firstly money - I'd love a DSLR but good ones are not cheap. Secondly I can't be faffing with lenses and what not and lastly, but most importantly - If I am lucky enough to see a twister (from a safe distance I hope) I will need a good ol zoom!
I thought I'd decided on the
Panasonic DMC FZ38 over the
Cannon Powershot S3 - IS and the
Fuji FinePix S200EXR but then the Gadet show threw the
Sony HX1 into the mix so I have been dithering again.
I took the Cannon Powershot out first of all because it uses AA batteries. That might seem silly but I'm all for the environment these days and whilst you can get rechargabe batteries now days I'd rather have a proper battery pack which is more durable, compact and charges much quicker.
I illiminated the Fuji FinePix S200EXR quickly on account of the fixed viewfinder and inability to record HD video.
One again I was back to the Panasonic v's the Sony.
Prices are £250 v's £300
Memory Cards various Sony Mark 2 only
Zoom 18x 20x
Night mode Noisy Not so noisy (gadget show review)
Video Stuttery Smooth
Quirks Panaramic mode
Continuous shot mode.
I also watched some reviews on youtube. Based on what I've seen and that zoom and night vision are going to be very important things
to have for what we're going to be doing I've decided to go for the Sony HX1.
I've found it on Simply Electronics for £300 and you can get it in packages to save pennies. I'm going for one of these - £340 for camera, 8gb memory card and spare battery. I think I'll get an additional memory card and a carry case as well.
I'm just wondering whether to add it to my insurance or if it will be covered by my home insurance.
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Final Cut Pro is really good. x
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Hey guys,
Those cards are what I was looking at. Both are actually identical and issued by the same bank Newcastle Building Society) so should have pretty much the same rates.
However, I think one has an ATM fee (Fairfx) but better coversion rates and the other has a slightly lower rate but no fee.
Guess it's down to which one is more manly (or pretty for me :lol:)!
The post office also do one as well but has fees attatched.
Just thought I'd share.
J x
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Hi Clippy, There was a section on the gadget show this week with this type of camera. If i remember it was a Sony cam that came out on top, not sure on the models but it may be worth a watch!
Thanks for this!
Found it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dakmvoEWA
The Sony did indeed come out on top and looks very nice indeed.
I'll be nosing around reviews as well.
I will let you know how I get on.
jo
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Debating whether to ditch the camcorder and seperate camera I've already got and get a new digital camera that films in HD. Has anyone had a play with the newer ones out at the moment? I was looking at this one http://www.panasonic...8819/index.html
Can be had for around £250 and seems to tick all the boxes :ph34r:
That looks very nice! Might solve my problem of whether to get a good video camera as well as a stlls camera.
J x
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9 weeks and 6 days to go! (Tour 2)
Woo Hoo.
So I just thought I'd let peeps know that I'm booking myself into the Sheraton the night before as recomended lower down the thread.
Would be good to meet up with anyone else staying there the night before
Mmmm beer!J x
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Thanks for the number Tom.
Went with Go Walkabout booking via their website. Haven't got time to faff with DL at the moment.
It's all sounding very exciting!
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Strange... did you ask them to check the underwriting database/document?
Yeah I did.
And the guy did to - I even said that a few other people in the group had been told it was covered and he said that was wrong.
My main concern is that I need a clear answer on this for the sake of those who have already got insurance with Direct line. I'd hate for it to turn out they're not insured after all. I thought if someone who has taken this out got proof in writing I could argue it out with them.
A name or two of Direct Line employees who have said its fine would be good.
As far as I'm concerned they really need to sort this out because they can't have inconsistancies in their policy like this.
If they can't get their act together I'll just go to Go Walkabout out of principle - DL haven't earnt my business. If they can't get the simple things right - like what the policy covers how can I trust them to deal with anything else?
Tom - I found a Go Walkabout website - is that the site for the company you're with? A phone no would be great.
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Morning All,
Thought I'd better flag up to you that I spoke to Direct Line this morning about getting insured and they said that I was given incorrect information before and that they actually don't cover Storm Chasing at all!
If you've already bought your cover with them please do call and check and get them to confirm that you are covered for this activity in writing.
It would be interesting to hear their responses.
Thanks
Jo
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So do we have the means to hook up i-pods to the car radios?
I am just a little indie rock chick who needs her regular fix of Foo Fighters, AC/DC, Green Day, Killers etc, oh and ABBA!
If not I feel some excellent mix cd's will be copied and bought along for the chase!
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blimey you dont come on here for a few weeks and damm so many changes so am feeling for you NickF not going to be the same without you out there.
And I'm pleased for evryone else whose booked up since I was last on here sounds like we are going to have a blast.
I am heading out on tour 2 and am on the BA flight in the morning amlooking to stay at the sherington the night before so if anyone wants to join us there or meet up at termanil 5 in the morning let us know
Sounds Like a plan. I'm contemplaiting staying in a hotel the night before as otherwise its a 6am train for me.
Not that I'll be able to sleep anyway as I will be like a small child at christmas time!!!
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Hey All,
Happy Friday
Just called direct line. They said if it was an activity covered in their standard policy then i could buy it online and call them up afterwards to
state it on the policy.
I got a single trip quote for £41. (I don't get out much LOL)
The website is not working at the moment so will have a go at lunch and let you know what happens.
J x
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Sorry, it's me again!
Just looking for travel Insurance.
The only comapany I can find which covers this activity appears to be GoWalkabout as reccommended previously.
Has anyone found any other companies?
Jo
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Thanks for the advise.
) here in White City at the moment.
Mmmm beer!
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Hi All,
Not long to go now!
Just a few questions as usual!
Ok - Tour 2 - is anyone on the BA flight from Heathrow at 11.40 on the 8th May? Just wondering if I'll be on my own?
Mobile phones - I have a HTC HD2 on Virgin. I don't plan to use as a phone while I'm away but I'm guessing I might be able to access the web via wi-fi at hotels. Is that right?
So far I'm taking
Sony HX1 with 24gb worth of memory + 2 sony battery's with charger
Little Samsung camera for spontanious shots
Waterproof fleece
Wellies (I saw when you got stuck in a field LOL)
Trainers
10 pairs of bottoms - a mix of trousers/short and 3 1/4 lengths
10 vests/t-shirts
Undies + socks
2 sweaters
Pyjamas
Cosmetics (I'm a girl!)
Sunglasses
First Aid Kit
Europe - USA adaptor
Anometer + emergency survival kit (Were gifts, might be fun!, you never know...)
Obviously passport & money
My bag is not massive (Height 70cm, width 35cm, depth 30cm) but is still pretty empty - did I forget something? If not I might downsize!