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Since: May 21, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:51 pm
Post subject: Biking and Photography
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I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share? |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:14 pm
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On Feb 4, 11:51 pm, fleem... DeleteThis @comcast.net wrote:
> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?
I cycle to work and back daily, and always carry at least a camera and
a lens. I use either a crumpler bag or a lowepro rucksack, depending
on whether I just take a camera only (plus perhaps another lens) or if
I want to carry a lot of stuff (6 lenses and maybe tripod-this means
the lowepro). However, all this is mostly on city roads, and I am used
to carrying heavyish loads (I usually also have a laptop, sometimes
even two, a couple of paper notebooks, and a very thick book in my
panniers, as well as whatever books I'm currently using); it may not
be ideal offroad.
If possible I'd carry it on my body (rucksack or something else) so
that it's cushioned from vibrations, jolts etc. It may help with
falls, too (carrying my gear in the lowepro saved it once when a car
hit me-of course luck plays a role too). |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:16 pm
Post subject: Re: Biking and Photography [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:51:40 -0800, fleemo17 wrote:
> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out with
> their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera access,
> or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to it? Can
> tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much? Any advice
> on biking and photography you'd care to share?
I use a 'Tamrac velocity 9x' bag. It goes over the head with one arm
through the carry strap and is worn on the back with a waist strap taking
the weight, it cannot be too hard as i manage quite easily (I am 75).
Vibration is a problem perceived by yours truly if carried on the bike.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:19 pm
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On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:51:40 -0800 (PST), fleemo17.DeleteThis@comcast.net wrote:
>I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
>and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
>photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
>with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
>access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
>it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
>Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?
I carry my 5D in a rack mounted pack. There's just one problem with
it, with all the bouncing around, there's a significant amount of
vibration. I've scuffed the LCD screen with it rubbing against the
pack wall so pack it well.
I wouldnt consider carrying it on my body. That would cause some
signficant damage to you should you fall and land on it.
I've also velcroed/bungied a tripod to the rear rack too.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:22 pm
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<fleemo17.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?
>
I have used a holster case attached to my chest. I worked pretty well with
at 70-200 f/2.8 on my 10D, but I haven't used it that way very extensively;
only for one triathlon that I photographed several years ago. Tamrac and
Lowepro holster style cases come with straps for carrying in the chest
position. This won't help for the tripod.
Eric Miller
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:14 pm
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On Feb 4, 3:51 pm, fleem....DeleteThis@comcast.net wrote:
> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?
For biking I agree with all of the others about too much vibration on
the bike so a backpack is the only way to go. For a biking tripod you
might want to look at the Cullman Magic II It will easily fit into a
small pack. The Magic II is a fine lightweight tripod if the center
post is not extended beyond a small amount. A right angle viewfinder
helps a lot there. The Magic II also makes up into a full length
monopod. Hang you backpack on the tripod for extra stability. >> Stay informed about: Biking and Photography |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:21 pm
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Per fleemo17.RemoveThis@comcast.net:
>I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
>and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
>photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
>with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
>access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
>it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
>Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?
My instinct would be to get a second camera - maybe a
medium-to-high-end P&S like Cannon's PowerShot sx100 (which I
just got for my wife...) and carry it in a hip pack, sling sack,
or messenger bag.
Problem I see with an SLR (I've got a D70) is that in a sling
sack, hip pack, or messenger bag, you *really* don't want to fall
on the thing. OTOH in any sort of bike-mounted carrier, the
camera's going to get damaged long-term from the beating it takes
as the bike goes over bumps.
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:20 pm
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<fleemo17 DeleteThis @comcast.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
f168123d-c385-4993-ba0c-4bfdeffe094c DeleteThis @k39g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?
I have a ToPeak quick release pack mounted on their own rear rack. It is
somewhat padded and seems to protect my gear so far. I can stuff a 40D with
a 28mm f1.8 as well as a 70-200 f4 L or the 40D with only a 24-105 f4 L IS.
The only problem I have seen so far is the serial number has been erased
from the bottome of the camera. For a tripod, think about a clamp like the
Manfrotto 035 clamp with a ball head like the Manfrotto 484RC2, you can even
use your bicycle as a camera support with these. My "lightweight" combo
though is a Canon 400XTi with a 24-105 f4 L IS, saves a few ounces over the
40D and still takes great pictures.
Jean
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/pid/2718
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:05 pm
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On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:51:40 -0800 (PST), fleemo17.RemoveThis@comcast.net wrote in
<f168123d-c385-4993-ba0c-4bfdeffe094c.RemoveThis@k39g2000hsf.googlegroups.com>:
>I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
>and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
>photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
>with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
>access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
>it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
>Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?
When I carried my SLR on a bike I used a padded Tamrack case on my belt.
I sometimes carried a very light tripod bungied to the handlebars.
These days I use a compact digital in my jacket pocket.
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:23 pm
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On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:51:40 -0800, fleemo17 wrote:
> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out with
> their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera access,
> or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to it? Can
> tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much? Any advice
> on biking and photography you'd care to share?
I put my Kodak P850 in my fanny pack, and away I go. Have all I need, no
extra lenses, etc. just the 12x zoom. Usually carry 4gb of SD cards and
an extra battery too. >> Stay informed about: Biking and Photography |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:28 pm
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<fleemo17 DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?
I've learned never to carry a camera in a bike pack on a mountain bike. Too
much shaking. Use either a belt pack or a small back pack and put the camera
in a pouch. >> Stay informed about: Biking and Photography |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:39 pm
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Neil Ellwood wrote:
> On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:51:40 -0800, fleemo17 wrote:
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>> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
>> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
>> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out with
>> their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera access,
>> or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to it? Can
>> tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much? Any advice
>> on biking and photography you'd care to share?
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> I use a 'Tamrac velocity 9x' bag. It goes over the head with one arm
> through the carry strap and is worn on the back with a waist strap taking
> the weight, it cannot be too hard as i manage quite easily (I am 75).
AKA Bike messenger bag (sort of).
OT fun bike messenger video when I googled:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nR2ygFn-yR8
> Vibration is a problem perceived by yours truly if carried on the bike.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:52 am
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On Feb 4, 3:51 pm, fleem....RemoveThis@comcast.net wrote:
> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?
I use a Cannondale handlebar pack, have had it for years. Soft bottom
to absorb shocks, heavy nylon with an interior frame. Use my Domke
inserts in the pack, or a small Tamrac case, quick release so I can
carry it as camera case off the bike. Messed up a Leica, and myself,
with a backpack when a new bike's rear wheel collapsed on me. Both the
camera and I were fixable luckily. Nothing would happened in the
handle bar pack.
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:22 am
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:28 am
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I travel light and use a fanny pack.
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Joseph Meehan
Dia 's Muire duit
<fleemo17 RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share? >> Stay informed about: Biking and Photography |
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