Issues with carrying camera on tripod
Jul 26, 2019 15:43:35 #
rmalarz wrote:
Outside of moving a camera and tripod a few feet for a slightly better location, moving both as a unit farther distances might not be a good idea.
--Bob
--Bob
I could not agree more! As an old Survey Technician who carried tripod mounted Transits (I said OLD) they were mounted by a 4' screw on attachment. But we NEVER carried them far mounted like that. what I did then and do now with my camera is cradle the camera and tripod head end like carrying a child, shortening the tripod legs as much as I can to avoid trailing obstacles and helpers. The benefits include complete control of the expensive stuff and the ability to control and cushion the camera in case of a fall. Try this and see if it fits your style.
Ladies' anatomies seem to be optimized for this carrying posture with the hips bearing the weight.
As far as a wheeled device, even on paved surfaces the jiggle effect will expose your camera to more stress that I think it would like. And that's just the kind of motion that likes to unscrew fastenings like the head to tripod and QR to head and body are.
Keep shooting and keep applying your creativity to adaptive ways to use your gear.
C
Jul 26, 2019 15:58:53 #
My wife has a relatively light grocery cart which folds up fairly flat. When open, it has 4 wheels (2 large, 2 small) and is about 1 1/4 square feet when open and about 2 1/2 - 3 feet high. Would take a camera and tripod quite easily. I can attest that it’s fairly easy to handle, cuz I get to push it. Rough terrain maybe not so much. Frame is metal, covered by durable cloth with waterproof interior.
Jul 26, 2019 16:58:15 #
i made a shoulder strap with a nylon dog leach .make it long enough so , when you have the camera / lens / tripod at your side at waist / belt level the shoulder will be holding head .so if camera is at right side , belt is at your left shoulder .you find the horizontal balance spot on the camera / tripod , somehow put a mounting ring there to clip the end of leash .to adjust the length of leash , tie knots at it . so when you are walking around and you want to take a quick shot , unclip , put in position and go .i leave the legs deployed .
Jul 26, 2019 17:01:53 #
A folding baby stroller might work. It is like a sling between two long handles. Usually have largish wheels.
Jul 26, 2019 17:23:19 #
Jul 26, 2019 17:35:22 #
Marilyng wrote:
I am looking for some recommendations on how I can carry my camera which is attached to my tripod.I am a small,older,women & can not lift my camera attached to my tripod over my shoulder.I am looking for something with wheels that I can push with my camera & tripod.So all I have to do is lift it out of the cart & set it up.I don’t think they make such a thing,do they? If so please let me know!
Golf bag and cart ?
Jul 26, 2019 17:38:24 #
Jul 26, 2019 17:52:22 #
Marilyng wrote:
I am looking for some recommendations on how I can carry my camera which is attached to my tripod.I am a small,older,women & can not lift my camera attached to my tripod over my shoulder.I am looking for something with wheels that I can push with my camera & tripod.So all I have to do is lift it out of the cart & set it up.I don’t think they make such a thing,do they? If so please let me know!
Mebbe something like this ? ?
https://www.gollihurmusic.com/product/2680-TRAVEL_CASE_AND_GIG_BAG_FOR_EMINENCE_BASSES.html
Jul 26, 2019 18:23:20 #
They make baby carriages / strollers for parents who like to take their babies jogging. I once saw a photographer using such a device for transporting a camera on a tripod with a large lens. Consider this as a possibility.
Jul 26, 2019 20:40:41 #
Marilyng wrote:
I am looking for some recommendations on how I can carry my camera which is attached to my tripod.I am a small,older,women & can not lift my camera attached to my tripod over my shoulder.I am looking for something with wheels that I can push with my camera & tripod.So all I have to do is lift it out of the cart & set it up.I don’t think they make such a thing,do they? If so please let me know!
Here is what you are looking for. If it's not quite right it is easily modified with velcro straps. You didn't say what kind of terrain you will be using it on so the first link is for a light-duty cart and the second for heavier duty. https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/eckla-multi-rolly-gear-cart/ or https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/eckla-beach-rolly-gear-cart-olive/
Jul 27, 2019 00:09:41 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
Marilyng wrote:
Yes,I do light weights & do the treadmill,I am a retired nurse with carpal tunnel in both hands so nothing is going to help me I am sorry to say but thank u for your reply!
My wife is also a retired nurse and she too had carpal tunnel, both hands, and got it fixed 14 years ago with surgery. She has "trigger finger" in one hand but overall no problems holding or carrying her camera. Is that an option. Again, good luck!
Jul 27, 2019 07:35:31 #
RRS wrote:
My wife is also a retired nurse and she too had carpal tunnel, both hands, and got it fixed 14 years ago with surgery. She has "trigger finger" in one hand but overall no problems holding or carrying her camera. Is that an option. Again, good luck!
It seems to happen to all of us nurses as we age! I also have trigger finger but that really doesn’t bother me.I just have issues hauling a tripod with a camera attached & 150-600 lens attached all over the parks.
Jul 27, 2019 09:39:48 #
ekfelton
Loc: Michigan
Actually a jogging type baby carriage works very well. Large soft wheels, well balanced seat to hold both the camera and tripod. My wife uses one when we are out shooting. A bit more padding in the seat to cushion the camera is helpful. You can remove all the unnecessary parts of the carriage. She has used it over some fairly rough terrain without any damage or concern to her camera or lens.
Jul 27, 2019 09:55:02 #
ekfelton wrote:
Actually a jogging type baby carriage works very well. Large soft wheels, well balanced seat to hold both the camera and tripod. My wife uses one when we are out shooting. A bit more padding in the seat to cushion the camera is helpful. You can remove all the unnecessary parts of the carriage. She has used it over some fairly rough terrain without any damage or concern to her camera or lens.
Plus the added bonus of having some stability for one who has balance issues!
Jul 27, 2019 10:33:47 #
How about trying to get a young assistant who is interested in photography and is willing to go out with you on shoots? This is just an idea, good or bad I don't know..... but good luck what or whoever you select.
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