Methods of Carrying a Heavy Lens
Apr 15, 2019 20:59:56 #
Apr 15, 2019 21:28:13 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
I bought one of these after seeing it on UHH and like it. I use mine in the "under" position because I find the extra extension allows me to steady the load against my hip for hand holding, much like a standing rifle position. Works well for me. I can carry the rig upside down.
Apr 16, 2019 08:44:45 #
David Martin
Loc: Cary, NC
I use a Black Rapid Curve cross body strap to carry my D500 with 200-500mm on hikes in search of wildlife. Securely connects to tripod plate on the lens.
Apr 16, 2019 09:06:05 #
billnikon wrote:
I am 70...I HAND CARRY the camera around with me (no straps of any kind). I hand hold my gear when I shoot. It allows me to shoot fast and I hardly never miss a shot...
At 79 I've been doing that for about a decade now. Not because of my shoulder pains but because the strap was always in the way and catching on things.
Apr 16, 2019 09:14:02 #
David Martin wrote:
I use a Black Rapid Curve cross body strap to carry my D500 with 200-500mm on hikes in search of wildlife. Securely connects to tripod plate on the lens.
Same here. I also just carry by the lens collar more often as not.
BENT
Apr 16, 2019 09:58:19 #
I carry mine by the tri pod foot I use a Black Rapid strap and have all the attachments on the lens keeping all of that weight off of my camera
Apr 16, 2019 10:16:37 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
DirtFarmer wrote:
At 79 I've been doing that for about a decade now. Not because of my shoulder pains but because the strap was always in the way and catching on things.
Apr 16, 2019 13:43:30 #
Apr 16, 2019 22:03:15 #
This is another well protected option - https://www.ebay.com/itm/DSLR-Camera-Bag-Telephoto-Lens-Pouch-Tamron-Sigma-150-600mm-Nikon-200-500mm/311902349392?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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