Camera in the front seat: I always hear it from other photographers that they put their cameras in a safe spot packed away while driving to, and from, a location. here is a capture...

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

I always hear it from other photographers that they put their cameras in a safe spot packed away while driving to, and from, a location. here is a capture from the other day as I was driving home. just pulled the car over to the roadside and framed the shot. This was a ten shot pano. I turned to look over my shoulder, and the moon was rising. So I took another couple of shots. It pays to have the camera ready as much as safely possible. Enjoy.

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cmc4214 Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania

Bozsik wrote:

I always hear it from other photographers that they put their cameras in a safe spot packed away while driving to, and from, a location. here is a capture from the other day as I was driving home. just pulled the car over to the roadside and framed the shot. This was a ten shot pano. I turned to look over my shoulder, and the moon was rising. So I took another couple of shots. It pays to have the camera ready as much as safely possible. Enjoy.

I, too usually have mine on the front seat, though in a pelican case which still provides fairly quick access and is somewhat protected. (I once sent a camera flying to the floor during a quick stop)

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Bozsik wrote:

I always hear it from other photographers that they put their cameras in a safe spot packed away while driving to, and from, a location. here is a capture from the other day as I was driving home. just pulled the car over to the roadside and framed the shot. This was a ten shot pano. I turned to look over my shoulder, and the moon was rising. So I took another couple of shots. It pays to have the camera ready as much as safely possible. Enjoy.

When I do carry my camera loose in the car it's in the front seat with the strap around the center fold down armrest, just in case of the need for a quick stop.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Both of them beautiful images.

DesRose Loc: Phoenix, Arizona

Bozsik wrote:

I always hear it from other photographers that they put their cameras in a safe spot packed away while driving to, and from, a location. here is a capture from the other day as I was driving home. just pulled the car over to the roadside and framed the shot. This was a ten shot pano. I turned to look over my shoulder, and the moon was rising. So I took another couple of shots. It pays to have the camera ready as much as safely possible. Enjoy.

Beautiful photos. I keep a camera in the trunk of my car in a padded bag for those times I need to stop!

fuminous Loc: Luling, LA... for now...

Bozsik wrote:

I always hear it from other photographers that they put their cameras in a safe spot packed away while driving to, and from, a location. here is a capture from the other day as I was driving home. just pulled the car over to the roadside and framed the shot. This was a ten shot pano. I turned to look over my shoulder, and the moon was rising. So I took another couple of shots. It pays to have the camera ready as much as safely possible. Enjoy.

First one is a really nice pano David- I like it. Me too- regarding a camera on the seat beside me... no, it's not strapped down or encumbered in any way. Yes, I've picked it up from the floor a dozen times, but realistically, how hard can a camera hit a carpeted floor that's only 20" or so distant and with minimal speed differential? Regardless, I have countless photos that would have been missed had I been fretful and anxious... Same goes for kayaking with cameras... or motorcycles or even backpacking... I'd rather have the photos... Good job David!!

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

I carry multiple cameras on a photo trip. One in the footwell on the passengers side. Nowhere to fall, immediately accessible. The other two in the back rolled up in a blanket.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Really nice shots, David--enjoyed.

My camera rides shotgun with me when I am alone, and handy sitting on the console when I am not.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nicely done, Dave.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Excellent set, Dave!

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

cmc4214 wrote:

I, too usually have mine on the front seat, though in a pelican case which still provides fairly quick access and is somewhat protected. (I once sent a camera flying to the floor during a quick stop)

I seatbelt mine in on the passenger side.

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

camerapapi wrote:

Both of them beautiful images.

Thanks

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

Manglesphoto wrote:

When I do carry my camera loose in the car it's in the front seat with the strap around the center fold down armrest, just in case of the need for a quick stop.

i think that is why they invented seatbelts. For photographers. LOL

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

DesRose wrote:

Beautiful photos. I keep a camera in the trunk of my car in a padded bag for those times I need to stop!

Often that is too late for me. especially with wildlife photos.

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

fuminous wrote:

First one is a really nice pano David- I like it. ... (show quote)

Thanks. I just run the safety belt across it. Many times i have had a brief moment when some species of wildlife presents an op.