From time to time I've had my D-90 in my bags, though the camera and lenses are in a very high quality Tamrac case. I do try to be mindful of bumps and that sort of thing, but have never had any problems. The modern bodies are not as tough as my old FM2 (along with the old rabbit ear lenses - God, I miss those days), but again, I've never had issues. Just take it easy.
Unless I’m actively shooting as I’m traveling I’ll separate the body and the lens , keep the lenses in there cases and wrap the body in a towel and foam inside a large Crown Royal purple bag . It only take a 30 second to mount a lens and flip the switch to turn on the body . (Canon 1Dx mark II ) and usually travel with a 2X extender, 70mm-200mm IS 2.8 II USM & 24-70mm 2.8 II USM Canon lenses and keep everything in the travel trunk .
My wife is a professional photographer and brings her Cannon everywhere. Usually it is around her neck, but there are days that she does not want it hanging there all day. Since we ride two up and do extensive touring, space is at a premium. What works for us is the front corner of the tour pak, and for our high tech camera protection......... nice thick set of wool socks. Mine of course!?!? Extra lens goes in one sock and the camera in the other. I have the HD felt Tour Pak liner and we use their Tour Pak luggage. So when packed that front corner on both sides is vacant, perfect for the camera. Never had a problem and easy to get to when needed, or pack up if the rain comes, and it will come. She always has the iPhone on her as backup or for a quick video.
As a working pro, I can tell you I have taken my gear on several assignments via 2-wheels. But that's for work only. For everyday trips and even overseas vacations, I use my iPhone. My feet can be my zoom lens. I am loathe to carry the weight of my heavy gear.
That being the case, the more you can isolate the gear with padding, the less vibration damage you can do. On my old metric cruiser, I put the gear either in a camera specific backpack either lashed on the passenger seat or on my back. On the HD tourer, I put it the tour pack, in a padded camera case, with a surplus military blanket underneath. The camera body is the default item to protect the most. Shutter boxes and internal screws can vibrate out and make for a costly repair and a non-functioning camera just when you need it most. Say like a moose crossing the road, or Elvis on a knucklehead, or Stormy Daniels nude on a beach during a sunset.
My recommendation is to not carry gear in the side bags if you can avoid it. At the very least, do what Uncle G suggests and carry the body slung over your torso. You can also buy a cheaper body and lens combo on Craigslist that can be your beater gear. Here's an example of my camera back pack from the early 2K days. They make much nicer stuff nowadays.
Nice 1D. I almost never leave home with out my 70D and my 50 MM. I have a lowPro back pack I wear when riding short trips and a smaller travel bag I pack for longer trips. Never had a issue but I don't travel with the Lens on the camera.
05-10-2018, 02:55 PM
