Dynamics5 wrote:
My husband carries the lenses when I take photographs. He says that his shoulder hurts when he carries several heavy lenses, using a lens bag that is carried like a purse on one side. What lens bags would minimize that problem ?
Perhaps you can get some ideas from my solution.
A friend and I at a Macro workshop at a flower show, mine at the back. Just some abandoned prams that I've just removed any extraneous stuff. So I've got a larger ThinkTank bag attached to the back of the seat and frame with the shoulder straps crossed over. Not necessary here, but I sometimes also use a motorcycle helmet cargo net over the bag too - quicker than unzipping. In this case, an all day event, it made it pretty easy to lug around a couple of cameras, a few pro lenses (including some Lensbaby stuff), flashes, reflector, tripod, light stand, umbrellas and a softbox, picnic rug, lunch and coffee, and of course, a sandbag for the light stand. And for short distances, I can even move the ttripod mounted camera around on the buggy.
Three wheels of the bigger size seems the best configuration, enabling pavement, grass and hard gravel. Sand is OK, but a bit more of an effort and I tend to pull rather than push. Bigger wheels a help with steps and rougher walking trails not a problem. Pushing a bit more secure than pulling I think. (Mine has a handy lens holder at the handles too
) And most seem to have a bit of suspension to keep the baby comfortable, so a bit more shock protection for the lenses too. I think you do have to be a bit more aware of your environment re theft risk of course. I do have a lightweigt wrist cord I'll use sometimes..
I have a smaller, lighter one too, three wheels again, which is convenient for just a camera bag with some lenses, especially in crowded places, and I find ThinkTank's Speed Racer is a tidy fit, and it has convenient top access. Camera is usually on a belt on my waist in a holster with a Black Rapid sling strap as well. Haven't been refused entry anywhere yet!!