How to carry a Nikon with a 300 f/2.8 and a TC 20
Dec 29, 2012 13:20:05 #
cwnlsl
Loc: Lake SAint Louis,MO
I ordered the cotton carrier, but find that I cannot seem to make it work with the colar on the lense. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm open to any method of carrying the camera, with the lense and the color.
Thanks for your help!
Charlotte
Thanks for your help!
Charlotte
Dec 30, 2012 06:19:16 #
Dec 30, 2012 06:32:15 #
cwnlsl
Loc: Lake SAint Louis,MO
Thanks! I have the women's black rapid, maybe that will work, i'll check it.
Dec 30, 2012 07:18:27 #
Gerry Robinson
Loc: Oxfordshire, England
Hi Charlotte,
Carryspeed do some excellent straps and you can leave the strap on while on a tripod.
http://www.carryspeed.com/collections/camera-straps
They are similar to Blackrapid but better
Regards
Gerry
Carryspeed do some excellent straps and you can leave the strap on while on a tripod.
http://www.carryspeed.com/collections/camera-straps
They are similar to Blackrapid but better
Regards
Gerry
Dec 30, 2012 07:20:59 #
Dec 30, 2012 07:30:00 #
can you explain why you mean by "lense and the color " . I use the cotton carrier and love it. My wife got it for me and she also got the holster for carrying a camera on the waist . I've used it on a small lens up to my 300 mm lens with no problems
Dec 30, 2012 07:36:53 #
cwnlsl
Loc: Lake SAint Louis,MO
Sorry, a mistype. I meant the lens and the collar. It won't fit on the cxarrier with the collar on the lens. I need the collar both for hand holding and also connection to the tripod, so taking it off is not an option. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Charlotted
Thanks!
Charlotted
Dec 30, 2012 07:45:13 #
sudzmonn wrote:
can you explain why you mean by "lense and the color " . I use the cotton carrier and love it. My wife got it for me and she also got the holster for carrying a camera on the waist . I've used it on a small lens up to my 300 mm lens with no problems
Larger lenses have a tripod ring on the lenses to help balance the camera when used on a tripod. I am guessing this is what she is referring to.
It doesn't bother me when I am carrying it off the tripod and hand held shooting, in fact I use it to steady the lens when shooting hand held. Some do find it in the way though but most are easy to remove if that is the case.
Charlotte, is this what you are referring to? If so have you thought about taking it off?
Jim D
Dec 30, 2012 07:46:43 #
ahh, ok, I think I got it . go back to cotton carrier, run thru there videos or email there customer service asking about your situation. Seems as if they'd have a solution . Sorry thats the best I can do .
I just watched there video, they have the adapter ring on the base of there cameras . that leaves the collar free for your holding and tri-pod use .
I just watched there video, they have the adapter ring on the base of there cameras . that leaves the collar free for your holding and tri-pod use .
Dec 30, 2012 07:56:41 #
I use the Cotton Carrier and like it. My "collar" (Tripod mount) will loosen and turn so I can carry it on the lens, but with the tripod mount facing away from me, or remove it if I don't need it.
Dec 30, 2012 08:15:14 #
cwnlsl
Loc: Lake SAint Louis,MO
I have thought about taking th collar off, but I use it in both hand held and on the tripod so it's not really a good option for me.
Dec 30, 2012 08:26:16 #
Gerry Robinson
Loc: Oxfordshire, England
Hi Charlotte,
Sorry, can't answer about which one is better with long lens, as I don't have the Blackrapid. (nearly purchased a BR but then I found the CS and it is really good, especially if you want to use a tripod without disconnecting the strap). I can carry my camera around with the tripod quick release fitted to the bottom of the camera. If you look on the website for Carryspeed there are links to videos and information etc.
Regards
Gerry
Sorry, can't answer about which one is better with long lens, as I don't have the Blackrapid. (nearly purchased a BR but then I found the CS and it is really good, especially if you want to use a tripod without disconnecting the strap). I can carry my camera around with the tripod quick release fitted to the bottom of the camera. If you look on the website for Carryspeed there are links to videos and information etc.
Regards
Gerry
Dec 30, 2012 08:37:38 #
Lightware makes a 300/2.8 case which takes "saddle bags" which can hold your camera body, another lens, batteries and what not. The entire thing is about as protective and compact as can be.
Dec 30, 2012 09:01:43 #
cwnlsl
Loc: Lake SAint Louis,MO
Sorry, guess I asked the wrong question. Which CS do you recommend for a long heavy lens?
Dec 30, 2012 09:02:51 #
I have been using these, Pricey sometimes they have a sale
http://www.carryspeed.com/products/fs-pro-camera-sling-strap-with-f-1-foldable-mounting-plate
trade in sale
http://www.carryspeed.com/blogs/news/6857982-trade-in-for-30-off-carry-speed-straps-and-20-off-carry-speed-vf-3-viewfinders
absolutly love them
http://www.carryspeed.com/products/fs-pro-camera-sling-strap-with-f-1-foldable-mounting-plate
trade in sale
http://www.carryspeed.com/blogs/news/6857982-trade-in-for-30-off-carry-speed-straps-and-20-off-carry-speed-vf-3-viewfinders
absolutly love them
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