SLR Camera mounting
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From: Calgary, Alberta
I use a a tank bag for my Pentax and my Canon. I can carry both and a lens for each + a macro lens for the Pentax. That way I can use the Canon with a zoom telephoto, Pentax with 55mm and macro for flowers, plants and insects at stops. The only gotcha is making sure you've got padding between all of parts. I have my back all filled out for this specific purpose, and it keeps everything handy enough, I don't have to get off the bike to get a good shot.
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From: Southern Maryland
I use a Case Logic Quick Sling. I have used it with a Canon Rebel SLR but mainly travel with a Sony RX100 point and shoot. Rather than hang in front it hangs the camera off to the side. The sling holds the camera in a good position for a quick snap shot as well as sticking it in a pocket if it starts to rain. Slings can get quite pricey but the Case Logic does the job well and is dirt cheap.
Cell phone cameras are good these days, but I still prefer a good camera over a cell phone for landscape photography. Usually you still get more shutter/aperture control, better quality sensors and lenses with better zoom.
Cell phone cameras are good these days, but I still prefer a good camera over a cell phone for landscape photography. Usually you still get more shutter/aperture control, better quality sensors and lenses with better zoom.
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I dedicate one saddlebag to my Nikon and lenses. If I was riding somewhere where there might be some wildlife like bears and we were rolling at a slow enough pace. I would rig up a short camera strap Mount system and wear across my chest or shoulder.
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From: Syracuse NY
Look at the Black Rapid strap that goes across your chest. They are pricey. I went with the $10 knock off and it holds up well for me. I am a working pro and I NEVER take my gear with me. My iPhone Pro is more than enough.
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From: Southern Maryland
I use a a tank bag for my Pentax and my Canon. I can carry both and a lens for each + a macro lens for the Pentax. That way I can use the Canon with a zoom telephoto, Pentax with 55mm and macro for flowers, plants and insects at stops. The only gotcha is making sure you've got padding between all of parts. I have my back all filled out for this specific purpose, and it keeps everything handy enough, I don't have to get off the bike to get a good shot.
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From: Southern Maryland
I kept the cell phone inside my rain gear inside pocket, so I reached in, pulled it out, and snapped his/her picture.
This summer, I am going to the southwest USA, so the weather should be hot and dry, so carrying my camera outside the tour pak is my goal.
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Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Calgary, Alberta
By any chance do you have a picture of your bike with the camera bag attached? I only have one camera, a Sony A7iii. I just wonder about getting gasoline on things, and does it chafe your legs being in between the legs, how does it attach to the tank, does it scratch or mar the paint on the tank. so many questions.
