How Do You Carry Your Tripod?
Sep 13, 2017 07:36:29 #
ChrisT wrote:
a) In a Tripod Bag b) Hangs off My Camera Bag c) Just Bung it in the Trunk d) Don't Use Them
I usually don't carry a tripod around town unless I have some very specific long exposure/low light shots that I plan to get. Mostly when I'm walking around town I'm taking hand held "grab shots" and it is not something I need to have with me.
When I'm on a photo trip to the Sierra or wherever, then I will walk around with it over my shoulder and a camera attached to it.
Sep 13, 2017 08:08:58 #
olsonsview wrote:
I usually carry a tripod in my hand, use it like a walking stick when I can. Never liked to hang it off my shoulder as it seemed to beat me up to much when I did not keep my hand on it. Kind of annoying to hike and then make an odd move only to have the tripod swing around on a strap and give me some new bruises! So better to keep it in hand.
Do you ever use a monopod. Thinking of walking sticks...
Sep 13, 2017 08:16:20 #
I have 2 tripods. The bigger one I recently got a real tripod case that goes over my shoulder. My smaller one I use one of those bags that the sold up lawn chairs fit.
Sep 13, 2017 08:16:29 #
Sep 13, 2017 08:44:51 #
In a RRS Tripod bag.
Best to have a Sherpa to carry it...
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Best to have a Sherpa to carry it...
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Sep 13, 2017 10:10:43 #
As Others said it Varies...
I Have 2 Tripods...One Short one & One Larger one, & the Short one I Carry in a Backpack, that one will Fit in the Backpack & I use an Old Cover Pouch from Fold Up Chair to Keep the Tripod in & the Same with the Large one & also My 2 Camera Bags Have the Tie Down Straps that You can Place the Tripods to the Camera Bags.
74images
I Have 2 Tripods...One Short one & One Larger one, & the Short one I Carry in a Backpack, that one will Fit in the Backpack & I use an Old Cover Pouch from Fold Up Chair to Keep the Tripod in & the Same with the Large one & also My 2 Camera Bags Have the Tie Down Straps that You can Place the Tripods to the Camera Bags.
74images
Sep 13, 2017 10:13:32 #
to reply to jccash:
I have a monopod, but never really used it much. I think the tripod is essential to what I do, my style of shooting. Though a monopod is way better to walk with, no question there. I became used to carrying a tripod back in my large format days. And a small tripod would not work with that type camera. Aluminum was the only lightweight material in those days. But now that I am older, and only using a DSLR, maybe the monopod will get used more? So far still carrying the tripod, old habits die slowly? But I did purchase a carbon fiber tripod! Baby steps. . .
I have a monopod, but never really used it much. I think the tripod is essential to what I do, my style of shooting. Though a monopod is way better to walk with, no question there. I became used to carrying a tripod back in my large format days. And a small tripod would not work with that type camera. Aluminum was the only lightweight material in those days. But now that I am older, and only using a DSLR, maybe the monopod will get used more? So far still carrying the tripod, old habits die slowly? But I did purchase a carbon fiber tripod! Baby steps. . .
Sep 13, 2017 10:23:53 #
In the other hand to balance the weight of my view camera.
--Bob
--Bob
ChrisT wrote:
a) In a Tripod Bag b) Hangs off My Camera Bag c) Just Bung it in the Trunk d) Don't Use Them
Courtesy of Another UHH Member
Sep 13, 2017 10:34:41 #
rambler
Loc: Masssachusetts
If walking distance or riding a bike, use a long piece of webbing or a rope. With a loop in both ends, do a couple of loops over each end of the tripod and put the sling over your shoulder so that the tripod is held on a diagonal. On a bike, use the webbing or rope to hole the tripod across the handle bars. Some tripods fold up compactly and fit into a bag with a shoulder carry strap...eg. MePhoto.
Sep 13, 2017 11:11:31 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
All depends which tripod I'm taking. I have a Joby Gorilla which I can fit in my case up to a video tripod which goes in its' own hard case. It really depends on the kind of travel you are doing, the types of photos (or videos) you plan to take and how much you want to be hassled at airports, etc. when you travel. My immediate goal is keep all my camera gear as close to me as possible especially for international travel and have even limited myself to just a monopod just to keep weight down and ease of packing.
Sep 13, 2017 13:26:25 #
wbgiorgio
Loc: New Bern, NC
I thought this could help some of us who live on a fixed budget & tend to look for a inexpensive solutions. My wife & I when we go out to shoot needed a couple of bags to carry our tripods & mono-pods. I found the long nylon bags used to store folding metal & nylon camp or beach chairs works if tripod not to big. All that I have seen have a shoulder strap & some kind of draw string to close it at the top.
Not much protection on the bottom, so I cut a 1/2" round disc of foam, stuffed it to the bottom. Later I realized my ball head needed some protection from banging around. If you have any foam drink 'Koozies" you can use one to place over the head.
Also, I use the koozies to cover my smaller lens. They protect my lens from banging against each other. May seem like a tight fit but they do stretch & get easier to pull on after use.
Not as pretty as the 'LensCoat' people make & sell but still work. Every time I go to a trade show I grab a bunch of free ones at the booths. Hope this info can help & save you a few buck.
Not much protection on the bottom, so I cut a 1/2" round disc of foam, stuffed it to the bottom. Later I realized my ball head needed some protection from banging around. If you have any foam drink 'Koozies" you can use one to place over the head.
Also, I use the koozies to cover my smaller lens. They protect my lens from banging against each other. May seem like a tight fit but they do stretch & get easier to pull on after use.
Not as pretty as the 'LensCoat' people make & sell but still work. Every time I go to a trade show I grab a bunch of free ones at the booths. Hope this info can help & save you a few buck.
Sep 13, 2017 15:04:29 #
ChrisT wrote:
a) In a Tripod Bag b) Hangs off My Camera Bag c) Just Bung it in the Trunk d) Don't Use Them
I bought a strap and rigged it up so I can carry the tripod over my shoulder, but have to use my elbow to keep it across my back. And be careful not to whack anyone with it...
When on rough ground, I have one leg extended a bit and use it as a walking stick.
Sep 13, 2017 15:06:58 #
Sep 13, 2017 17:32:05 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Strapped in my back pack or over the shoulder with camera depending on situation / location.
Sep 13, 2017 17:46:00 #
SusanFromVermont wrote:
I bought a strap and rigged it up so I can carry the tripod over my shoulder, but have to use my elbow to keep it across my back. And be careful not to whack anyone with it...
When on rough ground, I have one leg extended a bit and use it as a walking stick.
When on rough ground, I have one leg extended a bit and use it as a walking stick.
Sounds like you need a pair of side-rear-view mirrors ....
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