How to handle DSLR when traveling
Apr 9, 2016, 5:43 pm
#31
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I use my LowePro Pro Runner 350AW. It's a bit large for a carry-on, but I've never had a problem actually using it as one. It even squishes into the overhead bin on a CRJ (I might have to take the battery grip off first though).
I'm the type of person that likes to carry a lot of gear with them, so I usually have a 7D, 40D, Sigma 18-35 f/1.8, Canon 24-105 f/4L, Canon 70-300 f/4.0-5.6L, and a Canon 50mm f/1.8. The LowePro fits all of this, and I can squish in quite a bit more stuff (such as clothing, ham radio, etc) if I wanted to.
I'm the type of person that likes to carry a lot of gear with them, so I usually have a 7D, 40D, Sigma 18-35 f/1.8, Canon 24-105 f/4L, Canon 70-300 f/4.0-5.6L, and a Canon 50mm f/1.8. The LowePro fits all of this, and I can squish in quite a bit more stuff (such as clothing, ham radio, etc) if I wanted to.
Apr 14, 2016, 5:29 am
#35
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I normally just put my camera in a padded bag in my personal item / backpack. No damages or anything so far as I handle my own backpack since it also contains my laptop, money, and other important documents.
Apr 20, 2016, 9:38 am
#36
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I usually travel with 2 large cameras. A medium forma and a Sony A7RII. I use a Thinktank waist bag which goes on with 4 lenses and the SOny and the Pentax medium format is on a strap around my shoulders. Lenses go in my carry on or in the large pockets of my Rohan coat. I can fit 4 lenses in that, two of them large telephoto zooms. Makes the coat VERY heavy, but I won't check in lenses.
Apr 20, 2016, 2:29 pm
#38
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Apr 20, 2016, 10:22 pm
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Apr 21, 2016, 3:50 am
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Apr 21, 2016, 2:30 pm
#41
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Slightly OT: I suggest also having a small carrier for your memory cards (and having several), so you can carry them with you when you leave your camera behind (like in a "safe" while going to dinner). Equipment can be easily replaced, not so much the pictures.
Also, on the strap around the next, the first SLR I borrowed had a round metal strap to reduce the chance of someone cutting the strap while grabbing your camera, without regard for any damage to your neck.
Also, on the strap around the next, the first SLR I borrowed had a round metal strap to reduce the chance of someone cutting the strap while grabbing your camera, without regard for any damage to your neck.
Apr 21, 2016, 4:39 pm
#42
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I usually travel with 2 large cameras. A medium forma and a Sony A7RII. I use a Thinktank waist bag which goes on with 4 lenses and the SOny and the Pentax medium format is on a strap around my shoulders. Lenses go in my carry on or in the large pockets of my Rohan coat. I can fit 4 lenses in that, two of them large telephoto zooms. Makes the coat VERY heavy, but I won't check in lenses.
Apr 21, 2016, 4:42 pm
#43
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Strap for the camera or the bag? I usually take the strap off when traveling; that's what the bag is for...I don't mind holding it for bit, or putting it in the bag/pulling it out.
Apr 21, 2016, 8:39 pm
#45
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If you have a camera with a metal body, (40D, 50D, 7D, 7Dii, 70D, 80D, or a full frame body) then protection isn't as necessary unless you care about the cosmetic condition which doesn't affect function or image quality.