How do you manage your camera when hiking?
Dec 15, 2018 09:45:45 #
My wife and I really enjoy hiking in North and South Carolinas
I also enjoy taking some nice pictures along the way. The easiest is to use my phone camera, but obviously very limited on what I can shoot.
The thought of my Canon hanging around my neck while clambering over some of the trails does seem like a good idea.
Does anyone have a system for keeping the camera handy, but also secured hands-free?y wife is a speed demon when hiking, so unpacking the camera from the backpack and shooting would leave me in the dust!
I also enjoy taking some nice pictures along the way. The easiest is to use my phone camera, but obviously very limited on what I can shoot.
The thought of my Canon hanging around my neck while clambering over some of the trails does seem like a good idea.
Does anyone have a system for keeping the camera handy, but also secured hands-free?y wife is a speed demon when hiking, so unpacking the camera from the backpack and shooting would leave me in the dust!
Dec 15, 2018 09:46:54 #
Dec 15, 2018 09:49:04 #
I’ve used a Cotton Carrier harness for a few years and love it. It distributes the weight well, keeps your hands free for hicking, and makes the camera very easily & quickly accessible.
Dec 15, 2018 09:53:45 #
Gampa wrote:
I’ve used a Cotton Carrier harness for a few years and love it. It distributes the weight well, keeps your hands free for hicking, and makes the camera very easily & quickly accessible.
Looks like what I had in mind!
Thanks!!
Dec 15, 2018 09:54:42 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Many binocular harnesses are available at the big box stores that are inexpensive and work well when participating in active endeavors.
Dec 15, 2018 10:00:17 #
Two inch wide OLD no-slip strap cross-shoulder, camera in middle of chest.
Dec 15, 2018 10:01:12 #
If your wife is a speed demon walking try what I do. If I am walking with someone who is tiring me out I will tell them I need to take a pic and really just rest for a bit. Works every time.
Bill
Bill
Dec 15, 2018 10:04:03 #
Radioactive wrote:
If your wife is a speed demon walking try what I do. If I am walking with someone who is tiring me out I will tell them I need to take a pic and really just rest for a bit. Works every time.
Bill
Bill
Dec 15, 2018 10:44:41 #
I use the two camera system called Spider Holster and it's very secure.
Dec 15, 2018 11:05:49 #
Dual Camera Camera Carrying Vest
I purchased this rig about a month ago. It works very well. You can completely ditch the neck strap. It comes with two safety straps with two split rings to install on the camera strap pins. You do not have use or install the side carry for a second camera. The clip installs on the tripod female screw. It must be installed as shown. You insert into the vest clip with the camera horizontal and when hanging down the camera cannot jump out.
I purchased this rig about a month ago. It works very well. You can completely ditch the neck strap. It comes with two safety straps with two split rings to install on the camera strap pins. You do not have use or install the side carry for a second camera. The clip installs on the tripod female screw. It must be installed as shown. You insert into the vest clip with the camera horizontal and when hanging down the camera cannot jump out.
Dec 15, 2018 11:06:46 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Thanks for this discussion. I've been looking for an answer to this same question. I think the Cotton Carrier might be a better choice for me. In case of a fall, the Spider Harness looks like it might put the cameras directly in line with the likely landing spot.
Dec 15, 2018 11:30:52 #
bastro wrote:
I use the dual cotton carrier hiking or no hiking. A secure system.My wife and I really enjoy hiking in North and Sou... (show quote)
Dec 15, 2018 11:33:23 #
larryepage wrote:
Thanks for this discussion. I've been looking for an answer to this same question. I think the Cotton Carrier might be a better choice for me. In case of a fall, the Spider Harness looks like it might put the cameras directly in line with the likely landing spot.
I agree, but am picturing the vest with shoulder straps, and a day pack with straps. Seems like it would be uncomfortable.
Dec 15, 2018 11:35:53 #
Dec 15, 2018 11:39:35 #
bastro wrote:
The Cotton Carrier straps are not very comfortable. They are padded. If you buy it from B&H and don't like it, you can return it without a penalty.I agree, but am picturing the vest with shoulder straps, and a day pack with straps. Seems like it would be uncomfortable.
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