Taking it all with you !! So Nancy is always saying "Why do you drag all that stuff (camera gear) around with you ??" Well earlier this week I left most of it at the B&B and here I am...

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Taking it all with you !!

Jan 2, 2014 11:13:07 #

GC likes NIKON Loc: East Greenwich, Rhode Island

So Nancy is always saying "Why do you drag all that stuff (camera gear) around with you ??"

Well earlier this week I left most of it at the B&B and here I am walking down the beach in Cape May and look up and there is a Snowy Owl sitting in a tree watching me from a distance.

I have no tripod with me and only a 50-200 VR on my D7100. UGH !!! Why do I listen ?? So I got a few hand held shots and started to move closer and closer. Of course it flew down the beach and I chased it up & down the beach for an hour trying to get closer and closer. Finally it got tired of me and flew off across the inlet and I walked back to the car.

Lesson learned....take it all with you !! You just never know.....

Jan 2, 2014 11:18:21 #

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

I follow in your footsteps. Now when we go to the beach, I let Betty pull the carrier with the 2 chairs, drink cooler, beach umbrella and 2 large towels while I carry my camera bag with EVERYTHING I NEED. (except gotta remember the tripod in the future - which I can put on the carrier if needed.

Sarge69

Jan 2, 2014 11:18:27 #

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

GC likes NIKON wrote:

So Nancy is always saying "Why do you drag al... (show quote)

Seems like the best photo opportunities always show up, when you're not prepared (left camera at home or long lens behind). Then when you "shlepp" everything around, nothing ever happens.

Jan 2, 2014 11:26:48 #

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

GC likes NIKON wrote:

So Nancy is always saying "Why do you drag al... (show quote)

And that is why I "carry it all" in 2 pieces!! Canon SX50 plus a tripod!! (Haven't actually used the tripod yet though!)

Jan 2, 2014 14:43:27 #

Ol' Frank Loc: Orlando,

speters wrote:

Seems like the best photo opportunities always show up, when you're not prepared (left camera at home or long lens behind). Then when you "shlepp" everything around, nothing ever happens.

I think that is nature's cruel idea of a joke. It seems it is the usual situation. I do use a monopod as my walking stick so that I am a little better prepared since I have to use some aid.

Jan 3, 2014 06:18:32 #

Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK

Has anyone tried a motorized golf trolley for their gear if the wife plays up?

Jan 3, 2014 09:22:37 #

Dlevon Loc: New Jersey

GC likes NIKON wrote:

So Nancy is always saying "Why do you drag al... (show quote)

Buy a Canon SX50 and have it all! I don't have your problem anymore!

Jan 3, 2014 09:30:38 #

Elliern Loc: Myrtle Beach, SC

Wahawk wrote:

And that is why I "carry it all" in 2 pieces!! Canon SX50 plus a tripod!! (Haven't actually used the tripod yet though!)

Same here. My sx50 is always with me. Ready for whatever appears.

Jan 3, 2014 10:15:01 #

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

Wahawk wrote:

And that is why I "carry it all" in 2 pieces!! Canon SX50 plus a tripod!! (Haven't actually used the tripod yet though!)

I'm with you, Wahawk! Make it simple.

Jan 3, 2014 11:06:55 #

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

On such occasion I pull a hand cart with a plastic basket that contains what I thought I might need when I set out. Works well thru the woods but never tried it on a beach...

Jan 3, 2014 11:28:22 #

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

BboH wrote:

On such occasion I pull a hand cart with a plastic basket that contains what I thought I might need when I set out. Works well thru the woods but never tried it on a beach...

On a beach make sure the tires are wide. Narrow wheels on a sandy beach are not good.

Sarge69

Jan 3, 2014 13:29:19 #

CTTonymm Loc: Connecticut

Rejoice down there. I'm snowed in in my house - but the good news is, I have all my cameras and gear with me !!! :-P

Jan 4, 2014 15:44:52 #

GC likes NIKON Loc: East Greenwich, Rhode Island

I just changed my Avitar to the Snowy Owl............

Jan 4, 2014 16:07:24 #