Medical question (Page 2): I switched to a shoulder bag several years ago. I don't like backpacks because they can be difficult to retrieve equipment from. With a backpack, you have to...

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Mar 27, 2019 07:46:47 #

khorinek

I switched to a shoulder bag several years ago. I don't like backpacks because they can be difficult to retrieve equipment from. With a backpack, you have to set it down and open it up to get anything out. With a top opening shoulder bag you can retrieve anything out of it while still hanging on your shoulder and you can switch shoulders. https://www.lowepro.com/us-en/nova-200-aw-ii-lp37142-config/

Mar 27, 2019 08:35:21 #

brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY

Have an ICD implanted 3 years ago and never had any trouble. I use a 7D MKII and a 70-200mm and 100-400mm L glass. I shoot hockey and football (semi-pro), sometimes two games a day on weekend. So I would say that I am carrying the photo gear around 8 hrs. and never had an issue. Also use a 6D MKII for night action.
Good luck and hope you find yourself the right gear fo you.

Mar 27, 2019 08:39:23 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

birder585 wrote:

Try a Spider Holster. I love mine & wish I had gotten 1 long ago. Sure has helped with my back issues when carrying a camera. You may not want to go back to anything else. ;-)

https://spiderholster.com/spiderpro/

Mar 27, 2019 09:02:51 #

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

GENorkus wrote:

Just wondering if anyone can suggest a backpack strap that doesn't rest on my left collerbone? Or maybe a pad?

(I just had a Pacemaker installed and have to watch out what rubs there for a length of time.)

One possibility is the Ruggard Lynx 75 SlingPack for DSLR and 17" Laptop (Black, Large)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1291728-REG/ruggard_pdb_175b_lynx_75_slingpack_for.html

Mar 27, 2019 09:12:15 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

dsmeltz wrote:

One possibility is the Ruggard Lynx 75 SlingPack for DSLR and 17" Laptop (Black, Large)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1291728-REG/ruggard_pdb_175b_lynx_75_slingpack_for.html

Thank you. (Had one in the past.)

Mar 27, 2019 10:10:16 #

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Waist bag.

Mar 27, 2019 11:26:06 #

henryp Loc: New York, NY

Domke FA-031 U.S. Post Office Shoulder Pad B&H # DOSP
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/16198-REG/Domke_725_310_FA_031_Shoulder_Pad.html

Mar 27, 2019 11:58:30 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Fotoartist wrote:

Waist bag.

Thanks.

Mar 27, 2019 11:59:08 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

henryp wrote:

Domke FA-031 U.S. Post Office Shoulder Pad B&H # DOSP
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/16198-REG/Domke_725_310_FA_031_Shoulder_Pad.html

That looks pretty good!
Thank you.

Mar 27, 2019 12:04:21 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Something I thought about was a padded strap from an insecticide tank or maybe a rifle strap.

Just a thought.

Mar 27, 2019 17:25:32 #

Flying Three Loc: Berthoud, CO

For comfort, I found the memory foam works best but cut in the shape of a donut. Otherwise, there is just too much pressure. The donut shape allows the pressure on your surrounding tissues and not on the pacemaker. Good luck and hope the pacemaker is making you young again.

Mar 27, 2019 21:14:57 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Flying Three wrote:

I'm young, Dad! LoL

Mar 27, 2019 21:15:38 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

GENorkus wrote:

I'm young, Dad! LoL

...and thanks.

Mar 28, 2019 10:27:48 #

dwermske

LFingar wrote:

Sling packs have a single strap that usually rest on the right shoulder. Lowepro makes several. They are actually quite handy unless you have a lot of gear to carry. I can fit a body as well as 2-3 lenses in mine along with spare batteries and other odds and ends.

I agree, I have been using a sling for over 10 years now and would never go back to my heavy back pack. I have two, one that is very light nylon with foam inserts and one that is made similar to a standard camera bag. I switch back and forth depending on the location and temperture. I ware the sling over a light mesh photographers vest and can cary every thing I need for both landscape and/or macro shooting with very little effort. The sling can be worn either on the back or in front. There are many models to choose from. I would suggest going to a professional photography store and try before you buy.

Mar 28, 2019 10:39:58 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

dwermske wrote:

I agree, I have been using a sling for over 10 yea... (show quote)

I picked up a sling yesterday mainly for light weight storage in my car.

Yesterday I did a three hour freelance shoot wearing a padded double shoulder mount that I found in my "storage". It seemed to do a good job but that was only with two cameras with wide to medium lenses.

It has a loop and clip on each side. I think it originally came from Ebay and has a big "K" on it???

Picked up a sling at Best Buy but only to carry things in my car. Seemed to work well.

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