My Camera Bag Cart — REVISITED
Mar 31, 2024 20:17:09 #
A week or so ago I wrote about acquiring a Rollator-style walker to cope with some balance problems I have. It is an all-terrain model with pneumatic tires. At the time all I had was a product photo from the seller's website.
This post includes some photos of my Rollator in use. The other day I took it out for a full-blown test. I loaded it up with more gear than I would ever take at one time, and then headed out for a two mile wander around a small lake at the local state park. The path varies between gravel and dirt and some grass, and it while it is flat, it is not smooth. The Rollator passed with flying colors.
I purposely over packed the gear in my photo bag for my test run. I packed with a DSLR camera body and 4 lenses and a Sirui travel tripod; a full-sized Benro tripod; and a Sigma 150-500 telephoto lens along with a gimbal mount. In other words, a whole bunch of stuff. Below are some photos that show the Rollator both packed and in action.
I am thrilled with this whole set-up. It will give me more opportunities than I have had in a while. If anyone reading this has some mobility issues, this might be something to explore.
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This post includes some photos of my Rollator in use. The other day I took it out for a full-blown test. I loaded it up with more gear than I would ever take at one time, and then headed out for a two mile wander around a small lake at the local state park. The path varies between gravel and dirt and some grass, and it while it is flat, it is not smooth. The Rollator passed with flying colors.
I purposely over packed the gear in my photo bag for my test run. I packed with a DSLR camera body and 4 lenses and a Sirui travel tripod; a full-sized Benro tripod; and a Sigma 150-500 telephoto lens along with a gimbal mount. In other words, a whole bunch of stuff. Below are some photos that show the Rollator both packed and in action.
I am thrilled with this whole set-up. It will give me more opportunities than I have had in a while. If anyone reading this has some mobility issues, this might be something to explore.
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Here is the full-sized tripod mounted on the other side of the Rollator. I used 2 gear-ties (giant tie-wraps) for this and they worked perfectly.
This photo shows the camera bag on the front of the walker. I used 2 snap hooks to hang it. The snap hooks are attached to the walker with zip-ties and stay on all the time.
Here I am sitting on the walker's seat and using the camera. This worked great; better than I expected.
The tripod set up with the Sigma ready to shoot some wading birds and water fowl. Notice the tripod is set low so I can sit while taking while taking pictures.
Mar 31, 2024 20:27:50 #
I think it's great that you found this solution to your query. It seems to tick all of the boxes and makes it possible for you to enjoy taking photos. Good for you!
Mar 31, 2024 20:53:20 #
Mar 31, 2024 21:24:51 #
PhotoMono123 wrote:
A week or so ago I wrote about acquiring a Rollato... (show quote)
Fancy set of wheels!
Very nice !
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Mar 31, 2024 21:34:54 #
Congratulations on finding a solution to you mobility problem! A lot of people might have just given up and called it quits. It's nice that you are more stable and don't have to lug all the gear; it gets to ride, too.
Best wishes for many more great adventures and lots of photos!
Dodie
Best wishes for many more great adventures and lots of photos!
Dodie
Mar 31, 2024 21:46:20 #
I think this would work great for me. My lungs are shot and I can't walk far without stopping. Carrying my camera with the Nikon 200-500 is too hard. I'm going to get one. Thanks for the information.
Apr 1, 2024 06:30:33 #
Love your new bag……I mean…I love your new ride. It’s all set up
I would like to know how many miles to the gallon you get? By the way, do you have a remote shutter controller?
I would like to know how many miles to the gallon you get? By the way, do you have a remote shutter controller?
Apr 1, 2024 06:57:38 #
PhotoMono123 wrote:
A week or so ago I wrote about acquiring a Rollato... (show quote)
WOW, what a Great Idea!!!
Thanks for sharing and . . .
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu
Apr 1, 2024 07:07:50 #
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Apr 1, 2024 08:03:01 #
Great Idea, I lost a lung in NAM and both feet are numb, can't walk over 30 yards. I made a box
with foam rubber strapped to the front of a ATV to carry lens and camera. I live out in the sticks.
with foam rubber strapped to the front of a ATV to carry lens and camera. I live out in the sticks.
Apr 1, 2024 08:31:26 #
Apr 1, 2024 09:11:10 #
Scruples wrote:
... By the way, do you have a remote shutter controller?
Yes I have both corded remote and the infra-red remote. When taking pix of wildlife, I use the corded remote because the infra-red has a bit of a lag.
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