PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon

I didn’t dismiss your advice in your previous to the extent my reply might have communicated! Especially in terms of what has been published on my blog. So, thank you! For that, and for the above!

ptk Loc: Oregon, USA

I sympathize with your post on many levels: I grew up in Southern Oregon (Roseburg), I currently have a D750, I am getting older (currently 58), and my name is Paul (not a Brit). While I now live in northern Oregon (Beaverton), I do try to take my camera with me on most of my outings. I use my Optech shoulder sling strap with quick connector for nearly all carry. It is much less hassle than a traditional neck strap. For walking the dog, I always bring my D750 and a telephoto (typically 24-120 or 70-300) with a carabiner through a belt loop for the leash if I need two hands for a photo. For trips about town, I typically pick a less bulky prime lens, most often my 50mm f/1.4, which makes the combination lighter and smaller. Weight is not my main problem, but I do work on strength training, since I participate in shooting sports (rifle and pistol, not camera).

With my previous camera (D5300), I borrowed a plain strap off my old Nikon FM to replace the factory strap to make my camera less conspicuous on a trip to Mexico City for a wedding in my family. I am very glad I brought a camera for that trip!

I hope you work it all out,
Paul

PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon

Thank you! As in thank you at several levels!

Our rescue horses come from Roseburg, from Strawberry Mountain Mustang Rescue!

Plus, I have taken everyone’s advice to heart and now not only does the camera bag sit on an arm chair in the living room rather than in my ‘office’ it is also going out with us every single time!

We never planned to come to Oregon, long story, but simply adore it here! Love the scenery, love the community, love the nature, love feeding the wild deer, love the skyline....

Did I mention that we rather like it here?

DJCard Loc: Northern Kentucky

My favorite saying, “if you didn’t know how old you are, how old would you be?” They’re telling me I’ll be 58 this month. Forget about it! I feel 35! There is no chance I’ll stop carrying my favorite camera, D750, D850 or other, heavy or no!

dhowland

Think about improving the ergonomics (weight) of the camera with a high-quality strap that distributes the weight better on your body - same with a camera bag. If that doesn't help, just take the loss, sell the camera (or return it if it's within the appropriate time frame, in which case you don't lose) and get yourself a system that you can handle more comfortably.

But don't leave your camera at home. If you allow your fear to keep you from taking your camera with you, your house has stolen the gear anyhow.

PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon

That’s a nice way of putting it! But I have changed my ways, thanks to many folks in this place!

AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

It's funny, but I think some of us ask questions or post on forums to be talked "into" something, at least in our subconscious. Others, vice versa.

I'm glad the thread helped you rethink your options and I, for one, appreciate that you took the effort to describe the resolultion and say thanks to those who contributed to it. Stay positive!


Andy

dhowland

Excellent!!! Congrats -- that's one of the hardest things in the world.

PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon

Thank you, Andy!

PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

No, I'm sure not "cought in that trap(?)", never was and I don't understand why you are! If you bought that camera to take pics, then you don't take it you when you go ????

hpucker99 Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

Lupane Loc: Gainsville, Ga.

A modest proposal: before buying a camera and lens, read weight info provided by the manufacturer, go to Sports Authority, buy a couple of 7 pounds dumbbells and everyday carry the weights for a couple of hours until you feel fit to carry your photo gear. If you love photography do something about being fit to do it. No age restriction is necessary. Otherwise, buy a point and shoot or use your phone.