There's got to be a gadget that . . .
Aug 11, 2021 16:07:01 #
Longshadow wrote:
My two gadgets are the floor of the back seat or the camera bag on either the floor of the back seat or the back seat. Sometimes the trunk. 
As my dad used to say. If you put something on the floor, "It can't fall further than that."
Aug 11, 2021 16:09:23 #
quixdraw wrote:
I have a Tundra Hard case cut to size that I keep on the passenger seat. I place the camera in the case, if there is traffic, rare where I live, I snap one of the two latches. You do need to reverse the Lens hood, but that takes a moment. There is room for the extender or a small lens as well.
Edit: Something interesting could be done with a rear facing infant car seat gotten from a thrift shop.
Edit: Something interesting could be done with a rear facing infant car seat gotten from a thrift shop.
Just watch that foam. Some of it turns gooey after several years and perhaps some heat inside your car. I had a close call with that happening with me
Aug 11, 2021 16:10:38 #
no12mo wrote:
As my dad used to say. If you put something on the floor, "It can't fall further than that."
Aug 11, 2021 16:10:44 #
Aug 11, 2021 16:13:34 #
no12mo wrote:
Just watch that foam. Some of it turns gooey after several years and perhaps some heat inside your car. I had a close call with that happening with me
Have two, Tundra and Peilcan. Have seen a mess that you wouldn't believe, an estate deal. Don't believe the cameras and lenses could be cleaned. Replaced the foam a couple of years ago, though there were no problems. I don't store things in the cases. There is a company out there that makes inert pads and adjustable padded dividers. If I used the cases more, I'd look into those.
Aug 11, 2021 16:14:02 #
no12mo wrote:
Just watch that foam. Some of it turns gooey after several years and perhaps some heat inside your car. I had a close call with that happening with me
Degenerated foam is NASTY!
Heat in a car for extended periods over time will accelerate its decline.
I've even had foam go bad in a bag that spent most of its time in a closet, albeit it was OLD.
Aug 11, 2021 16:18:04 #
I still say steal a nice fluffy pillow when the wife isn't looking and put it behind the passenger seat. It sinks into the pillow and is out of the sightline. But don't get caught stealing the pillow. Then the trouble starts. lol
Aug 11, 2021 17:02:07 #
PhotosBySteve wrote:
I use a wrist strap with my cameras and simply seat belt my camera in the passenger seat.
🆒🆒🆒
Aug 11, 2021 17:02:22 #
If wife is in the car she holds it. If not…her seat belt gets fastened anyway and the camera is held in by it. Otherwise, on the floor behind passenger seat.
Aug 11, 2021 17:24:54 #
Mr Bill 2011
Loc: southern Indiana
I store mine on the floor of the back seat; it can't fall from there. I do put it in a cheap gym bag to keep any dust from the floor off it.
Aug 11, 2021 17:48:28 #
jonjacobik wrote:
On more days than not, I jump in the car with my c... (show quote)
Back seat between the two front seats.
Works amazingly well as both of us can grab the ready camera quickly.
Any container just slows things down and is a hassel.
Aug 11, 2021 17:53:20 #
fehutch
Loc: gulfport, ms
I keep an old battered igloo ice chest in the back of my car (2005 dodge magnum). It’s sole purpose is to provide safe carry for cameras and lens. Inside packing is anything soft. This is weatherproof (heat and rain) if necessary. And not attractive to thieves.
Aug 11, 2021 20:20:20 #
Wyantry
Loc: SW Colorado
I have found urethane-foam (the tough, non-flaking closed-cell type—NOT common styrofoam) works well.
A cradle can be hot-glued up that will support the camera/lens and with slots, be strapped in w/ a seatbelt or bungee-cord under seat edges. Custom fit. No dust. Maximum protection.
Can even have hinged “lid” if desired/required.
I have found many scraps of this urethane foam at a local oxygen-breathing supply house (in the dumpster). Not a problem cutting-to-shape with carving knife.
A cradle can be hot-glued up that will support the camera/lens and with slots, be strapped in w/ a seatbelt or bungee-cord under seat edges. Custom fit. No dust. Maximum protection.
Can even have hinged “lid” if desired/required.
I have found many scraps of this urethane foam at a local oxygen-breathing supply house (in the dumpster). Not a problem cutting-to-shape with carving knife.
Aug 11, 2021 22:00:37 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
I never use the seat and if possible always the floor - can't fall any further inside the car unless I turn the car over.
Aug 12, 2021 09:52:53 #
jonjacobik wrote:
On more days than not, I jump in the car with my c... (show quote)
I just put mine in the passenger seat next to me unless my wife is with me then it goes in the back floorboard.
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