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Jul 14th, 2010, 05:40 PM
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Carrying a DSLR around...
Hi all,
I'm just back from holidays in Alicante. I brought my Sony Alpha and thought I would get lots of use out of it. The bag I brought was a Kata 3in1 10. This is quite a small bag but I found carrying it in the heat was a nightmare. I also found the Sony strap quite restrictive also.
First question, What strap do you use?
Second Question, What bag do you use when your going out to photograph. I understand the need for a bag to hold chargers, lenses and other stuff but if your trying to keep it light when travelling out to town or view wildlife what do you use? Just on a strap or a really light bag?
<Rant> Also I am annoyed that the sony NEX has a different mount (E not A) as I wanted one and now I cant have it. </Rant>
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Jul 14th, 2010, 05:48 PM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
I use the original canon strap that came with the camera. How is your strap restrictive?
If im going out on a longer trip I use a Kata DR-465. It's able to hold my camera with extra battery grip and kit lens + my 70-200 lens, in the "main camera compartment". I use the other compartments for misc stuff such as remote trigger, filters, cleaning stuff etc.
Great for carrying rocks too.
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Jul 14th, 2010, 05:54 PM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
I think its too small. Maybe because I would prefer to carry the camera by my waist as opposed to my neck. I like the bag but that's just as big as mine. I think Id like to go lighter!
I think something like this http://www.kata-bags.com/productFRM2...&Version=Photo
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Jul 14th, 2010, 05:57 PM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
Ah yes, one of those..a jockstrapbag!
I have never used one of those.
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Jul 14th, 2010, 05:58 PM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
Lol, you have to remember too I'm a big guy! Even my kata bag seems tiny on my back!
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Jul 15th, 2010, 02:34 AM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
I'm pretty sure the straps can be extended. Also - one lens, one body, leave everything else in hotel room.
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Jul 15th, 2010, 09:08 AM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
I tend not to carry a camera by the strap, usually hold it by grasping around the mount end of the lens.
When it's sleeping I keep it in one of these bad boys...
It's perfect for normal use but super perfect for when I'm riding my motorbike :-)
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Jul 15th, 2010, 12:25 PM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
HIre someone to carry the camera for you.
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Jul 15th, 2010, 12:54 PM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
For short easy going - an expandable sports lunch bag. http://www.amazon.co.uk/EXPANDABLE-L.../dp/B001DSZ28S
For medium going - a Kata EXO-12 GDC Medium Shoulder Bag. Nice wide, comfy padded shoulder strap. The back has a wide belt loop you can use. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ms_ohs_product
For hard going, I put the gear in watertight (gasketed) plastic boxes & carry them in a rucksack.
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Jul 15th, 2010, 12:59 PM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
Actually, I'm with ILMV. The 18-200mm lens is quite big, so I'm usually grasping it by the base of the lens (where it meets the camera body) and at a slightly upward angle. However, this is because I'm paranoid about other people either bumping into it or running up to me and trying to steal it. I have an inherent mistrust of all humans.
It's a little less safe if you're hanging the camera down at your waist. Considering your height, there's more swing to the camera as you walk. If it were up at your chest, it's better as there's less momentum so it stays closer to your body. Also easier to lift up when you need to use it.
Do you really carry chargers and extra batteries when going out for a day of photos? Why not just charge it the night before?
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Jul 15th, 2010, 01:58 PM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
Originally Posted by mendhak
Actually..... I'm paranoid about other people .... running up to me and trying to steal it. I have an inherent mistrust of all humans.
Wear hiking boots, then people will mistrust YOU.
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Jul 15th, 2010, 03:30 PM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
Originally Posted by I_Love_My_Vans
I tend not to carry a camera by the strap, usually hold it by grasping around the mount end of the lens.
When it's sleeping I keep it in one of these bad boys...
It's perfect for normal use but super perfect for when I'm riding my motorbike :-)
I use the same, or very similar (mine's made by Cannon) backpak. It has reasonable room on the outside for non-camera stuff.
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Jul 15th, 2010, 03:35 PM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
BTW I guess I'm hijacking this thread but I have two lenses that I use regularly. One has a lock so that the lens does not extend by itself when I'm carrying the camera around my neck. The other lens, a telephoto, does not have a lock so it's a constant "battle" to keep it from extending. Are there attachments I could buy the would prevent that? I'm thinking of something like the little strap attachment you can use to attach the lens cap to the camera so you don't lose it when taking photos.
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Jul 16th, 2010, 02:06 AM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
Originally Posted by MartinLiss
BTW I guess I'm hijacking this thread but I have two lenses that I use regularly. One has a lock so that the lens does not extend by itself when I'm carrying the camera around my neck. The other lens, a telephoto, does not have a lock so it's a constant "battle" to keep it from extending. Are there attachments I could buy the would prevent that? I'm thinking of something like the little strap attachment you can use to attach the lens cap to the camera so you don't lose it when taking photos.
If you get a thick (as in wide) rubber band, you can put it right around the bit where the movable/zoom part of the lens, it adds friction so the lens won't be extending itself unless you move it yourself. I had this on the 18-200mm, and IIRC, it's called lens creep.
Like this here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/victorf/2120518848/
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Jul 16th, 2010, 10:24 AM
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Re: Carrying a DSLR around...
Originally Posted by mendhak
If you get a thick (as in wide) rubber band, you can put it right around the bit where the movable/zoom part of the lens, it adds friction so the lens won't be extending itself unless you move it yourself. I had this on the 18-200mm, and IIRC, it's called lens creep.
Like this here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/victorf/2120518848/
Thanks.
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