Hi, I’m looking forward very much to our exciting trip together. We’ll be seeing some great sights and, after 17 days, we’ll have some tales to tell!

I’m sure we are all thinking about what equipment to take to China. I am personally entirely digital now and will be taking Canon SLR kit (5D MkII) with three zoom lenses giving me a range from 17mm to 400mm. I will also take a spare body and a compact camera as back up. After weighing up the pros and cons of carrying a tripod I’m going to compromise and settle for a monopod!

My photographic interests in China will be broad. I will be looking for landscapes – ideally in mist and in glowing light. I will also be hoping for shots with detail and local atmosphere. I will be interested to hear what others are hoping for, what kit you will be taking, and about your photographic experiences to date.