How best to tote around long lens/camera? (Page 8): My partner uses a Cotton Carrier. She can carry her camera and a long heavy lens all day hands free. I liked the Cotton Carrier so...

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Dec 21, 2022 03:04:52 #

TonyBrown

My partner uses a Cotton Carrier. She can carry her camera and a long heavy lens all day hands free. I liked the Cotton Carrier so much I bought one too.

Dec 21, 2022 05:51:53 #

Capn_Dave

TonyBrown wrote:

My partner uses a Cotton Carrier. She can carry her camera and a long heavy lens all day hands free. I liked the Cotton Carrier so much I bought one too.

Tony I agree 100% Those neck straps and over the shoulder slings are only good for a couple hours at best. If you are hiking or out for any long time the Cotton Carrier or similar harness is the best. I carry two cameras on my all day adventures. The one with the long lense on the harness and the other on the belt carrier that comes with the Cotton Carrier. I can even use it when riding a bicycle on trails.

Dec 22, 2022 01:08:02 #

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Check out Mr Dan Gear
A harness over the shoulders, a canvas sling to carry the camera with lens and a few seconds to remove for quick shooting. I use a quick release on my gimbal-head so it only takes about 15 plus seconds to set it up.

I find it very comfortable.

If interested, private message me and I will take a picture and send it to you.

Aug 13, 2023 08:17:41 #

Juy Loc: Delaware

ecobin wrote:

You bought it, you carry it for her!

Aug 13, 2023 08:38:50 #

CliffMcKenzie Loc: Lake Athens Texas

starlifter wrote:

I use my Black Rapid shoulder strap with all my camera/lens combinations including my D850 Tamron 150-600. I walk normaly while steading the unit with my hand and it works for me anyway.

Same here but the 200-500 2.8 (you described). Added point, connect the camera to the strap with an Arca Swiss mini clamp. This allows for quick exchange. Also, in this combination, you will use the lens as the mount for the tripod. Hook the strap to the camera body to avoid an accident.

Aug 13, 2023 13:59:07 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Manglesphoto wrote:

I am gonna catch hell for this !! But what the hec... (show quote)

LOL, I do the basically the same thing with a monopod and a Wimberley MH-100 attached. At times I walk without touching the mono when it's balanced over my shoulder. Sometimes I carry a lightweight fold-up 3-legged stool attached.

Aug 13, 2023 17:17:27 #

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I have a black rapid strap. my z9 and 150/600 are carried around my neck. I take the camera, point the lens straight up and put my hand under the body. makes it, lighter around the neck, much easier to carry when my neck and back are acting up.

Aug 13, 2023 19:45:33 #

mikee

Webguydave wrote:

So….bought the wife - a bird watcher- the lens of her dreams ; a Nikkor 200-500 f/5.6! She couldn’t be happier!
But - it’s heavy ( and more so with a D500 attached) and long...

Yup, I have a system like that. But I take my Sony Rx10IV if I want reach and lighter weight.

Apr 2, 2024 10:50:38 #

Michaelgmuth

I use a jogger buggy with 20 inch rear wheels works well in rough terrain. it's what someone would push a child in when running. I carry two camera backpacks one with a Nikon D500 with vertical grip and Tamron 150-600 G2. The other a Nikon D850 with a vertical grip various lenses up to Nikon 80-400 2nd version. Plus folding chair, monopod, lunch, water, jacket. No weight on my back while hiking around. Works great as long as the trail is wide enough which most are. I'm in Colorado so up and down hills. Down can get a little tricky sometimes. Mine has a hand brake which helps to keep it under control.
Keep the bags unzipped for quick access.

Apr 2, 2024 21:55:06 #

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Michaelgmuth wrote:

I use a jogger buggy with 20 inch rear wheels work... (show quote)

Chances are the problem was solved in 2022.