A week or so ago I wrote about acquiring a Rollator-style walker to cope with some balance problems I have. It is an all-terrain model with pneumatic tires. At the time all I had was a product photo from the seller's website.

This post includes some photos of my Rollator in use. The other day I took it out for a full-blown test. I loaded it up with more gear than I would ever take at one time, and then headed out for a two mile wander around a small lake at the local state park. The path varies between gravel and dirt and some grass, and it while it is flat, it is not smooth. The Rollator passed with flying colors.

I purposely over packed the gear in my photo bag for my test run. I packed with a DSLR camera body and 4 lenses and a Sirui travel tripod; a full-sized Benro tripod; and a Sigma 150-500 telephoto lens along with a gimbal mount. In other words, a whole bunch of stuff. Below are some photos that show the Rollator both packed and in action.

I am thrilled with this whole set-up. It will give me more opportunities than I have had in a while. If anyone reading this has some mobility issues, this might be something to explore.

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I currently shoot with a Nikon D750, Tokina 24/70 2.8. Mostly landscape; sunsets. I really love this gear, but as I approach 80, it has become cumbersome. I would appreciate any advice regarding a transition to lighter gear; I.e. point and shoot or others that might offer a semblance of similarity and quality.
I have seen positive posts re: the Sony Rx100 vii that may be a fit, but would entertain other suggestions, including non point and shoot. Price is not a concern.

Thanks in advance.

We just returned from a great Spring trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. The first three images are from Amsterdam, it is a big city with crazy traffic and dangerous bicycles but great history, tulips in bloom, large museums, and historic windmills.

The next four images are from Bruge a simply magical small town with no end to the number of Belgian beers,
chocolates, and waffles. Museums were world class.

The last three are from Ghent which is close to Bruge but a larger city with even more amazing things to see.

I am glad we spent some time in Amsterdam but the smaller towns in Belgium were more our style. The history of course is incredible, the beautiful churches all had relics and world class paintings and sculptures. The buildings in the old town sections of both cities in Belgium dated from the 1600's perhaps some even older. All three of the cities had beautiful canals throughout with great boat rides. They were all very easy to walk around but I have to admit we felt less comfortable after dark in Amsterdam. In Bruge and Ghent I was out most nights until midnight or 1:00am. The food and sidewalk cafes were wonderful everywhere. It was a great area to visit!

Dave

I currently shoot with a Nikon D750, Tokina 24/70 2.8. Mostly landscape; sunsets. I really love this gear, but as I approach 80, it has become cumbersome. I would appreciate any advice regarding a transition to lighter gear; I.e. point and shoot or others that might offer a semblance of similarity and quality.
I have seen positive posts re: the Sony Rx100 vii that may be a fit, but would entertain other suggestions, including non point and shoot. Price is not a concern.

Thanks in advance.