Hiking with a camera
Jul 23, 2018 19:11:07 #
Ron Dial wrote:
Never never carry your tripod with your camera attached. I have seen many photographers have their cameras detach from the tripod and fall to the ground.
That is why it would be wise to use a tether strap....
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Jul 23, 2018 19:29:19 #
This may be last but have you ever tried water pipe insulation. It's used in cold climates to keep hot pipes hot so as not to lose heat to surrounding areas that don't need it.
I use it to not only cushion my tripod legs ,but to keep the cold metal from my fingers in the winter here in PA.
I use it to not only cushion my tripod legs ,but to keep the cold metal from my fingers in the winter here in PA.
Jul 23, 2018 20:02:41 #
You can look at Cotton Carrier which is a vest that you can hook your camera to your chest. It's well balanced and secures your camera firmly to your chest while you hike around. It also comes with belt clip also. There is nothing worse than a camera slapping around your sides when your hiking.
Jul 23, 2018 21:34:27 #
I use a monopod belt pouch. I shorten up the monopod and put the foot in the pouch. I keep the lens strap around my neck just in case and the lens on my shoulder. This way, my belt carries most of the weight. Of course, you still need one hand to keep the monopod shaft pressed against you, but it's easy to change hands when you tire. And if you set the monopod right, you can shoot using the belt pouch to stabilize and not take the time to extend the monopod to the ground.
Jul 23, 2018 21:36:40 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
HardwareGuy wrote:
Better than Home Depot: try a locally-owned hardware store! Just like many of us that can and want to support the local camera store, support your local hardware store, too.
Better yet, go to a sporting goods store and buy some shoulder pads.
Jul 23, 2018 21:46:44 #
Leitz wrote:
Better yet, go to a sporting goods store and buy some shoulder pads.
Hire a Lama? I hear they can carry quite a load.
Jul 23, 2018 23:13:18 #
Furthest Ive gone, 30 pounds of MF camera gears, lenses... 60 miles in the Himalayas.
The Tripod was hand carried. Everything else fit in a camera backpack.
Previously, I served in the Marines, so it was not hard.
The Tripod was hand carried. Everything else fit in a camera backpack.
Previously, I served in the Marines, so it was not hard.
Jul 23, 2018 23:22:15 #
Angmo wrote:
Furthest Ive gone, 30 pounds of MF camera gears, lenses... 60 miles in the Himalayas.
The Tripod was hand carried. Everything else fit in a camera backpack.
Previously, I served in the Marines, so it was not hard.
The Tripod was hand carried. Everything else fit in a camera backpack.
Previously, I served in the Marines, so it was not hard.
Thank you for your service.
Jul 23, 2018 23:32:32 #
I modified a Lopro Camera vest with a back brace. Bought dog leashes and had quick connects sewed at the ends. Two lapels and vertical stitching on each shoulders. Even managed to attach a 3ltr water pack on the back. Works well and have been using it since 2011. Works well when I'm in Alaska or Yosemite. Carry a 1d mkiii with a 70-200 or 100 to 400 on the left and a 1dx with a 24-70mm. Never worry about changing lenses. Even with shoulder pads, my shoulders still get sore, but then again sometimes I take long hikes. This is the best pics I could find. Not usually the one in front of camera.
Jul 23, 2018 23:44:01 #
Jul 24, 2018 01:08:10 #
akretiree
Loc: Anchorage
I use a Pixel Racing Harness from ThinkTank. To that, I add a plier holster that I ordered from Amazon. You place the shoe (I have a Wimberley plate attached) of the telephoto's collar into the holster and the weight is distributed to both shoulders and hips. In February I hiked 11 miles RT in Big Bend with no problems (other than utter exhaustion from a long hike in out-of-shape condition). These aren't the greatest of photos but I hope you get the idea.
Jul 24, 2018 12:31:55 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
Use those foam spaghetti they use in swimming pools you can get them a wallmart for about $2.00
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Jul 24, 2018 12:38:27 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
I use the foam spaghetti tubs that kids use in swimming pools you can get them at wallmart for about $2.00
Jul 24, 2018 14:48:40 #
Gpaw47 wrote:
I have a question that I wonder if other people that hike with their cameras have a solution for. I live in Colorado and like to hike and carry my camera for wildlife photography, hike 3 to 6 miles at a time. I use a Canon 80D with the Tamron 150-600 lens. My problem is that when I carry the camera on my shoulder with the monopod or tripod attached the top of my shoulder gets sore. Does someone make some kind of a pad, or is there some other solution. Thanks in advance for your help.
The brute force, awkward and ugly solution is to get a length of pipe foam insulation, cut it to size, fit it around the leg(s) and tape it together. They come with a slit lengthway, so it is an easy way to make the 'pod more comfortable and ugly all at the same time.
There used to be a set of these from "Laird" (if I remember correctly) available with cozy nylon covers. I owned a set.
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Jul 25, 2018 22:59:05 #
I love my Cotton carrier! Carried it in Northern Ireland for a week. It was good to have hands free for climbing.
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