best way to carry camera while hiking the city and mountain trails (Page 2): I picked up a TYCKA shoulder sling. Working pretty slick. found it on Amazon. Camera hangs against my hip...

PhotoKurtz Loc: Carterville, IL

I picked up a TYCKA shoulder sling. Working pretty slick. found it on Amazon. Camera hangs against my hip when not in hand. Out of the way until I need it.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Peak design slide lite.

home brewer Loc: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Thanks to all that suggested a solution. The reason I started this post is that I was going down a steep path on very slick rock and marble size rocks and my feet went out from under me. I was carrying the camera in my right hand about waist high. I protected the camera by landing on my forearm. I gashed my forearm and leaked blood the rest of the day. After we were back to the apartment wine eased the pain. I did not see any think that I like.
My wife made my current bag and has agreed to make another. The d500 is a little bigger than the d5000 that the bag was designed around. A front carry bag with a quick release trap door might be in the making. I still carry the bag with the sb800 and extra batteries. I have stopped carrying the extra lens. I decided that if I trash the zoom I will so dejected that taking photos will be the last thing on my mind.
Until then I think I will just hand carry.

Laura72568 Loc: Anderson TX

dck22 wrote:

I use Peak Design straps. For the D500 I would recommend the PD Slide. https://www.peakdesign.com/product/straps/slide

For my Fuji X-T2, I use the PD Slide Lite. https://www.peakdesign.com/product/straps/slidelite

I also use the Peak Design Slide for my d500 and wear it cross-body to take pressure off the back of my neck. I do a lot of walking when doing bird photography and like this strap a lot. I have never tried the cotton carrier system though.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I use a black rapid sling, I can carry the camera all day and its not a problem. The big problem is
as your hiking and climbing, the camera can swing out and hit rocks. To solve that, I took two cheap carabiner clips I bought 3for a buck in the dollar store.
I tied a very short piece of line between the two. Clipped one on the sling where it attaches to the camera, the other clip to my belt loop.
the camera doesnt swing at all now. Its nice and secure .

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

City and Mountain Trails are vastly different, but in both cases I've always just supported it by the supplied strap over my neck. I can handle that; what kills my back these days {I'm 69 now} is all the other stuff in other bags I decide is also important.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

home brewer wrote:

. A front carry bag with a quick release trap door might be in the making. I still carry the bag with the sb800 and extra batteries. .

Gotcha. Same reason I stopped carrying my then D7100 on the Peak Design clip. I suggest looking at www.mindshiftgear.com particualry the Rotation 180 Trail 16L. The rotatable belt pouch should allow very quick access to your D500 with the zoom attatched, and has space for extra lenses and your strobe. Ask Mindshift to confirm.

On a shameless self promotion, I currently have a Mindshift Rotaton 180 Panorama for sale on UHH.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

Only ever tried the OPTECH as an alternative to the original CANON strap on my 60D. Never felt the need to try anything else.

Grnway Loc: Manchester, NH

As an avid hiker in our White Mountains, I've tried more than a few systems. In my view, the camera must be rigidly anchored to your backpack or hip. Anything that swings and/or otherwise obstructs your view of the ground immediately ahead is unacceptable, to me. I find that the Peak Design Capture Pro clip, which attaches to a belt or backpack strap, to be the best system that I've used. Peak Design makes great slings, but I want something to securely anchor the camera to me. Cotton Carrier is extremely rugged, but the chest mount obstructs the view in front. There's another one, which has been brought up on this forum, called the spider holster, which may also serve well.

https://www.peakdesign.com/product/clips/capturepro/

https://spiderholster.com/spider-pro

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

home brewer wrote:

I just got back from a vacation and need a better way to carry my D500 with the 18 to 300 mm lens. The neck strap is not comfortable and walking around holding the camera all day got tiresome.
I want the camera handy at all times. Except when the trails get steep or slippery.

Just another pitch for the LowePro Slingshot and Black Rapid Sport Sling :-)

Wanda Krack Loc: Tennessee, USA

home brewer wrote:

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I would be interested in seeing a picture of your current bag. I also have not found the best solution for carrying the camera and lens on hikes that can have need of protection for both the body and camera, with easy access .

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

home brewer wrote:

I just got back from a vacation and need a better way to carry my D500 with the 18 to 300 mm lens. The neck strap is not comfortable and walking around holding the camera all day got tiresome.
I want the camera handy at all times. Except when the trails get steep or slippery.

I use the original Black Rapid strap. Has a very thick neck strap. But on a hike, I like the following. No weight on my shoulders and camera is always ready to go.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/762494-REG/SPIDER_HOLSTER_100_SpiderPro_Single_Camera_System.html?sts=pi-ps

chuckrem Loc: Katy, Tx

billnikon wrote:

I use the original Black Rapid strap. Has a very thick neck strap. But on a hike, I like the following. No weight on my shoulders and camera is always ready to go.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/762494-REG/SPIDER_HOLSTER_100_SpiderPro_Single_Camera_System.html?sts=pi-ps

FotoPhreak Loc: Whittier, CA

I have been using a Think Tank TurnStyle shoulder bag for many years. It's a sling bag that comes in 3 sizes. With the large I can store my D7100 with my prime lens and have room for 2 additional lenses that usually includes a 70-300 zoom. What I really like about this bag is that the zipper run along the length of the bag so I can access anything in the bag by merely rotating the bag from my back to the front and zip the bag open to grab a lens or filter. When rotated, the zipper is on the top, so there is little danger of anything falling out. The strap that goes over the shoulder is very wide (maybe 5"). The great thing is that I almost never have to take the bag off my shoulder other when I sit down in a restaurant to eat.

fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York

I have a holster that i use and its very comfortable. Hate a strap around my neck.