Effective, not expensive and indispensable for you
Jan 13, 2018 15:11:48 #
Sling strap was a gamechanger (i use Blackrapid and had a Joby originally)
My first DSLR i used the strap that came with it for my trip to Punta Cana. Came home and got a joby and never used the strap from the camera ever again. No more neck strain.
Other tweak was a good camera bag that would hold all my crap. Spent a lot of time researching configs. Recommend you spend a few extra bucks for a bag with GOOD dividers. My first Lowepro was a little floppy. My 2nd bag protactic aw450 is rock solid inside.
My first DSLR i used the strap that came with it for my trip to Punta Cana. Came home and got a joby and never used the strap from the camera ever again. No more neck strain.
Other tweak was a good camera bag that would hold all my crap. Spent a lot of time researching configs. Recommend you spend a few extra bucks for a bag with GOOD dividers. My first Lowepro was a little floppy. My 2nd bag protactic aw450 is rock solid inside.
Jan 13, 2018 17:07:31 #
Peanut_the_cat
Loc: Bradenton, Florida
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks for all the links you put up Jerry. I find it really useful as I'm sure many other Hoggers do.
Jan 14, 2018 02:51:25 #
ToBoldlyGo
Loc: London U.K.
Lowepro Flipside 200. This bag makes heavy gear feel like it weighs a fraction of its actual weight. It's also compact, and has its zip on the part of the backpack which is on your back. So if you forget to zip up, or are worried about theft, it's a real bonus.
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Jan 14, 2018 05:18:06 #
ToBoldlyGo wrote:
Lowepro Flipside 200. This bag makes heavy gear feel like it weighs a fraction of its actual weight. It's also compact, and has its zip on the part of the backpack which is on your back. So if you forget to zip up, or are worried about theft, it's a real bonus.
That is a nice looking bag. I'm on my second Lowepro bag. I outgrew a Versapack 200 and got a Slingshot 302. So far Lowepro has had good stuff for the money. The waist belts make all the difference in the world for balancing the load on a long walk.
Jan 14, 2018 09:41:35 #
Hammer wrote:
I use a Peak Design clutch strap on my Nikon DSLR. This makes it easy and comfortable for me to handhold the camera with little effort or , in my case, no pain. Before finding out about this I was considering just using a point and shoot.
I just wondered if you Hoggers had any other examples of little things that have proved to be very helpful to you or made photography more accessible for you .
I just wondered if you Hoggers had any other examples of little things that have proved to be very helpful to you or made photography more accessible for you .
My newest gadget that I love is the Nikon wireless remote set: WR-10. I used it on my D500 for Christmas pictures that even I was in!
https://www.adorama.com/inkwr10.html
Jan 14, 2018 10:04:18 #
jccash wrote:
For my D500 hand strap I use the Spider Holster Hand Strap:
https://spiderholster.com/product/spiderpro-hand-strap/
For my shoulder strap I use Pro Media Gear Shulder strap and the why their strap hooks onto the camera is the best system I've found so far:
http://www.promediagear.com/Camera-Straps_c_61.html
https://spiderholster.com/product/spiderpro-hand-strap/
For my shoulder strap I use Pro Media Gear Shulder strap and the why their strap hooks onto the camera is the best system I've found so far:
http://www.promediagear.com/Camera-Straps_c_61.html
The price has gone down on the spider strap. I think I paid almost $100 for mine and it took 8 months to arrive!!! I have a Gordy hand strap on my camera now, but the spider strap is more comfortable. I stopped using it because it interfered with using the tripod and I didn’t want that clunky plate on the bottom of my camera. Also, now that I have a battery grip, it seems like a hassle to use. I think I would have to have two hand straps; the second one to use when the grip is on.
Currently I’m using an Op-tech strap; but the boss strap looks like a winner and less bulky. I loved my JOBY strap until it dropped my NEW camera in the dirt! I bought the safety strap for it but still am Leary of using it.
I have a Peak design sling strap on my Sony. I never put it on a tripod so I’m OK with using the tripod socket. It’s very secure.
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