I use 2 cameras — a Nikon D3 and a Canon G10. The Canon G10 fits in my jersey pocket nicely, but it just isn’t as clear. It has 15 Mpixels, but the sensor is small so the photos can be grainy and just aren’t as sharp. TRhe D3 is a wonderful camera but it is big and heavy. When I am fit and don’t mind carrying the backpack, i usually carry the D3 with a 16-35 f4 and a 70-200 f2.8 lens.

For the mountains, I really like having an ultra-wide angle, so the 16-35 lens is great. With the Canon G10, I use the stitch mode and Photoshop to make panoramas. Photoshop does a much better job of stitching than the Canon software.

A G1X would be a great choice. The larger sensor would really improve clarity and grain. Yes, believe it or not, I see a lot of grain in my G10 shots up close and they make the photos look a little muddy.

Allan

If i may i’d like to ask some questions about your photographing technique.

1. Which camera do you use? I currently have Nikon d80 with 35 mm prime lens which i carry in a handle-bar bag, but when on a racing bike (where a bag doesn’t look cool ) I would like to have something compact instead – something that can fit in the back pocket of the cycling jersey… G15, G1X or smth even smaller.

2. Do you stop to take photos or you make them on move? (some pictures of yours are very dynamic in nature, that is exactly what im trying (hopelessly) to make myself). I typically dont want to stop to take a photo, especially in the middle of the exciting climb or while racing. This brings me to some doubts about choosing a right compact. Shall i go for larger sensor of G1X (comes with extra-size and weight) or G15 is more than enough. Or even smaller compact?

Thanks in advance, Maksym

Yes, I always bring my bike. This time my wife and I brought our bikes in a double box. Usually I use an IronCase grey box. They ultimate setup is a take apart bike. The Ritchey Break-Aways are the best.

On this trip, you can rent a bike though. Ajax arranged a rental for one client at a reasonable price who didn’t want the hassle of packing a bike and dragging it through the airport. It was a nice bike. A Bianchi carbon frame … “white carbon” … it fit him perfectly. I forget what components it had, but it’s nice and the bike looks brand new.

Allan