Heavy Lenses
Apr 2, 2024 09:46:45 #
pithydoug wrote:
BIF - babe in flight? Hard to see the wings with the long hair. :)
She is easy on the eyes and Thomas902 is a Master with daytime flash.
Apr 2, 2024 10:15:04 #
Apr 2, 2024 10:44:35 #
stu352 wrote:
I managed to score a Canon 100 - 400mm zoom off Cr... (show quote)
Get a good monopod and a case for the lens. My case will hold my Sony 200-600mm and camera and still be able to close. It hangs off my belt for walking. Something to shoot?...slap it on the monopod...only takes a few seconds.
Apr 2, 2024 10:46:51 #
stu352 wrote:
I managed to score a Canon 100 - 400mm zoom off Cr... (show quote)
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.
Apr 2, 2024 11:02:39 #
I'm a Big fan of Black Rapid for things like this. I use both the Black Rapid Sport Breathe strap (two versions - made for left or right shoulder), and the Black Rapid Double Breathe Harness. For everything else I use Peak Design straps. I also attach the strap to the LENS FOOT and not the camera body when carring a lens with that ability. YMMV. Best of luck!
Apr 2, 2024 11:47:05 #
Peteso
Loc: Blacks Hills
About 8 or 9 years ago I began using Olympus (now OM Systems) micro four thirds ("MFT") system for wildlife, and even landscape photography where I need to hike. I use a Sony A7Riv (full frame) when weight is not a major issue, because there are tradeoffs. Notwithstanding the trade-offs, the Olympus system is still excellent, particularly if you stick with Olympus Pro lenses. The MFT cameras are compact, and the crop factor is 2x, so the reductions in weight and size are considerable. The Olympus cameras also have some unique features such as Pro Capture that you should familiarize yourself with, which is incredible with fast moving and unpredictable objects such as birds, wild animals, etc. Pro Capture is like having a time machine, but that probably won't make sense until you familiarize yourself with this and other features. Hope this helps...
Apr 2, 2024 12:11:54 #
Effate
Loc: El Dorado Hills, Ca.
stu352 wrote:
I managed to score a Canon 100 - 400mm zoom off Cr... (show quote)
More shoulder and bicep work.
Apr 2, 2024 12:20:05 #
Apr 2, 2024 12:21:49 #
I usually remove the foot since I’m mostly shoot handheld. Whether it’s my 100-400 or 180-600 on my Z9 I just use a Peak Design Slide cross body. I’m not worried about the weight on the lens mount since it hangs straight down when carrying. The stress really comes from carrying parallel to the ground.
Apr 2, 2024 12:26:13 #
I use Black Rapid Sport strap designed for my left shoulder. I attach a arca swiss Quick Release clamp to it. And then I attach the QR clamp to the arca swiss lens plate I have added to the lens foot of my tele lens. The lens is attached and hangs at my right side so I have easy access to it. And I can hold it next to my body when walking.
The key is to attach the lens and not the camera. And to have the weight dispersed across your body and shoulder and not your neck. In addition to Black Rapid, look at Peak Design and Op Tech straps for models that might be able to do the same thing.
An alternative to a QR clamp is a strap that has a QD quick release plug connector. BlackRapid used to have one but I do not see it listed at their website anymore. Some lens plates are drilled for attaching QD plugs.
https://promediagear.com/products/qd-quick-release-strap-plug-connector
The key is to attach the lens and not the camera. And to have the weight dispersed across your body and shoulder and not your neck. In addition to Black Rapid, look at Peak Design and Op Tech straps for models that might be able to do the same thing.
An alternative to a QR clamp is a strap that has a QD quick release plug connector. BlackRapid used to have one but I do not see it listed at their website anymore. Some lens plates are drilled for attaching QD plugs.
https://promediagear.com/products/qd-quick-release-strap-plug-connector
Apr 2, 2024 12:57:30 #
Michaelgmuth wrote:
I use a jogger buggy with 20 inch rear wheels work... (show quote)
Wow! I got the impression that he was looking for a simple solution for his 100-400 zoom. Did I misinterpret his post?
Apr 2, 2024 13:33:33 #
User ID wrote:
Uh huh. SOP is to connect a strap to the lens tripod collar via various adapters. Call B&H.
I dont happen to like that, so my camera with lens stays in a shoulder-hung bag until I need it. I use a regular neck strap on the body, cuz its just a "safety strap" for the camera held in my hands, and so is not a load bearing strap.
I dont happen to like that, so my camera with lens stays in a shoulder-hung bag until I need it. I use a regular neck strap on the body, cuz its just a "safety strap" for the camera held in my hands, and so is not a load bearing strap.
This is the way it should be !Apr 2, 2024 14:15:22 #
Heaththiel
Loc: Wisconsin
I agree with Thomas. If the weight of the body and lens together is that problematic then get into the gym and start lifting some weights to build your strength back up to a viable level to handle said gear. Train smart, but progressive. Don't train like an old fart or a girl. You want to get stronger you need to apply more resistance to a given movement over time with proper biomechanics.
Apr 2, 2024 14:34:55 #
Bill_de wrote:
Why wonder when you can Google?
Then you can look really smart when you provide the statistics to the UHH community.
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Then you can look really smart when you provide the statistics to the UHH community.
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https://www.popphoto.com/gear/2014/06/photography-killing-you-health-tips-photographers/
Apr 2, 2024 15:38:04 #
Thomas902 wrote:
" i lens hanging from the body mount... /i &q... (show quote)
This photo is really a nice shot. Everything here is just perfect...as the talent itself looks like!Looking at this image, every body can notice that flash duration better freezes movement than shutter speed does.
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