There's got to be a gadget that . . .
Aug 10, 2021 09:27:23 #
jonjacobik
Loc: Quincy, MA
On more days than not, I jump in the car with my camera and 150-600mm lens and take a similar tour around my town. I stop at a salt panne, drive a mile to a path I walk through a marsh, then over to a seaside cliff and walk a beach. Back in the car, to a local park fed by a brackish creek, then over to a yacht club for a nesting eagle.
That's 10 short trips in and out of the car.
Where can I safely and quickly put my camera with the lens attached that will keep it reasonably save while a travel from stop to stop?
I use styrofoam form from packing box, that keeps it from rolling, but doesn't really provide enough support over the length of the lens. I thought about a box of dried beans, but that would be full of dust. Perhaps a box of washed pebbles would provide a base.
Yes, it it's not a quick stop, I keep a oversized backpack/camera back in the trunk, but's unlikely to get in there for a 2 minute dirve.
Anyone have have a gadget that will hold the camera and lens in the car?
That's 10 short trips in and out of the car.
Where can I safely and quickly put my camera with the lens attached that will keep it reasonably save while a travel from stop to stop?
I use styrofoam form from packing box, that keeps it from rolling, but doesn't really provide enough support over the length of the lens. I thought about a box of dried beans, but that would be full of dust. Perhaps a box of washed pebbles would provide a base.
Yes, it it's not a quick stop, I keep a oversized backpack/camera back in the trunk, but's unlikely to get in there for a 2 minute dirve.
Anyone have have a gadget that will hold the camera and lens in the car?
Aug 10, 2021 09:36:22 #
My two gadgets are the floor of the back seat or the camera bag on either the floor of the back seat or the back seat. Sometimes the trunk. 
Aug 10, 2021 09:42:51 #
jonjacobik wrote:
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Look at the LensCoat adjustable bag. Can use vertically strapped to front seat or horizontally on floor or rear seat.
Aug 10, 2021 09:44:44 #
Longshadow wrote:
My two gadgets are the floor of the back seat or the camera bag on either the floor of the back seat or the back seat. Sometimes the trunk.
Get one of those “inflatable passengers” that some folks use for accessing the HOV lane, and let the passenger ride in the back holding your outfit.
Aug 10, 2021 09:46:30 #
jonjacobik wrote:
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On the car floor behind the drivers seat or behind the passengers seat. Or in the trunk. Someplace where it can not fall. So not on a seat. I prefer not changing lenses while traveling so I may bring two cameras with two lenses. This can create other problems.
Aug 10, 2021 09:46:35 #
User ID wrote:
Get one of those inflatable passengers that some folks use for access to the HOV lane and let the passenger ride in the back holding your outfit.
As long as it doesn't become possessive of the camera and I have to fight it for the camera!
Aug 10, 2021 09:57:50 #
I have a folded furniture moving blanket which I spread out in the back of my SUV. (It would also work in the trunk of a car.) I always use a monopod and gimbal with my big lens so when I lay it on the blanket it will not roll around. The padded blanket keeps it from damage and the monopod keeps it stable. I've been using this method for years and I find it easily and quickly accessible and safe.
Aug 10, 2021 10:02:04 #
Aug 10, 2021 10:03:04 #
When I travel with my camera in the car, I put it on the floor behind me.
Aug 10, 2021 10:13:46 #
jonjacobik wrote:
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I use a large pillow behind the passenger seat in my SUV. I can reach right back while sitting in the driver seat ad grap the camera. It sinks into the pillow so sudden stops and movements cushion the camera(7Dll-100-400ll). 2 years and no problems. Can access the camera quickly and shoot from the car as not to miss anything.
Aug 10, 2021 10:17:25 #
jonjacobik wrote:
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I have a Tundra Hard case cut to size that I keep on the passenger seat. I place the camera in the case, if there is traffic, rare where I live, I snap one of the two latches. You do need to reverse the Lens hood, but that takes a moment. There is room for the extender or a small lens as well.
Edit: Something interesting could be done with a rear facing infant car seat gotten from a thrift shop.
Aug 10, 2021 10:18:24 #
I put mine on the seat next to me and use the seat belt to keep it there.
--Bob
--Bob
jonjacobik wrote:
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Aug 10, 2021 10:24:18 #
I use a disposable styrofoam cooler. The kind that food is shipped in. Like Omaha Steaks. The camera with any size lens fits the cooler. If you want anymore security just set blocks of styrofoam around the lens to keep it from any movement . I personally find the cooler is enough protection without the blocks
Aug 10, 2021 10:42:35 #
byjoe
Loc: Stillwater, OK
Not too sure how safe it is since I have not had an accident since starting using this method but, I hook my strap over the headrest of the passenger seat then hook up the seat belt across the strap. Gives me relative quick access if needed.
Aug 10, 2021 10:49:55 #
Check out the Caldwell shooting rests at midwayusa.com. they are filled with shot and I'm sure one would be ideal to cradle and stabilize the lens.
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