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« on: October 14, 2011, 10:23:29 AM » |
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Now that I've been making a record of my rides I found the picture quality of my camera was lacking, so I got a better camera.
But with the new camera came a new problem. My old camera was small and easy to carry and use from the bike. This new camera with it's lens is big and bulky, it's carrying case too big even for my saddlebag.
Any ideas on how I can carry this new camera while ridding so it's easy to stop and snap a couple of shots.
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fudgie
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« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2011, 10:49:34 AM » |
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I wrap the lanyard around my wrist or attach the case to the handlebars unzipped Grab and go. Or I'll put it in my vest pocket. Easy access.
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MrArn
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« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2011, 11:16:04 AM » |
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I wrap the lanyard around my wrist or attach the case to the handlebars unzipped Grab and go. Or I'll put it in my vest pocket. Easy access.
These are things I did with my old camera--this ones too big. With the lens it weights three pounds. |
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Stude
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« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2011, 11:29:43 AM » |
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Take the lens off and store the camera and lens in the saddle bag.  |
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solo1
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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2011, 11:47:11 AM » |
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You can't IMHO. Big ole SLR's won't work while riding. I know, I have two of them.
If you want something to sling around your neck and take pics while riding, any decent quality small camera like the Canon Digital Elph series or others will do it. With the high megapixel count and better lenses, they're hard to beat for getting good shots.
My Elph can be stuck in my t shirt pocket.
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jer0177
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2011, 11:53:56 AM » |
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You can't IMHO. Big ole SLR's won't work while riding. I know, I have two of them.
If you want something to sling around your neck and take pics while riding, any decent quality small camera like the Canon Digital Elph series or others will do it. With the high megapixel count and better lenses, they're hard to beat for getting good shots.
My Elph can be stuck in my t shirt pocket.
+1 on the Canon Elph. I've got a SD-750 that I beat to heck and back (even completely submerged it in water) and it still takes great pics. I've also got a newer model that is even smaller, but they took some of the features away on it (time lapse video is the one I miss the most). For the "better" pictures, I've got a Canon S3-IS (older model), it's as close as you can get to SLR without being SLR. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2011, 12:00:26 PM » |
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i use a panasonic tz3 lumix. older and there is a newer version, but mine fits my large hands and fits in a shirt pocket. 7.3 meg and does a nice 8X10. not too expensive either.  |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2011, 12:11:03 PM » |
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I would do one of two things:
1. Buy a large strap-on style tank bag. I wouldn't trust a magnet style bag with an expensive camera in it.
2. Figure a way to securely strap your camera bag to the back seat.
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solo1
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« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2011, 12:51:55 PM » |
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Very good idea about the non magnetic tank bag. If you're 'stuck' with a big SLR, that'll work.
The tank bag cost is low compared to losing or damaging your SLR camera . It would also make it fairly convenient to use.
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fudgie
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« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2011, 12:55:25 PM » |
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Yea, you can hang it around your neck I guess. That looks to pricey to use while riding. Had to clean the bugs off mine before.
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2011, 06:59:21 PM » |
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Mount it between your gauges with the lens facing through the windshield and just reach up and touch the button. All you need to do is point the bike at whatever you want to take a picture of. Of course this could get a little dangerous if your wanting to take pics down a big hill side. Be careful the valks dont like dirt paths very much.  |
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« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2011, 09:01:53 AM » |
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Used my trusty old SLR camera set on infinity focus and slung from my neck with a "short" strap for years. For on-the-go pix I didn't use the viewfinder to compose. Just point and shoot from about chin height. With a wide angle lens and years of familiarity, some of my best while on-the-go pix are from the old film camera. The new digital cameras are small, yes, but difficult for me to hold onto because they are so small. If your new camera has a speed winder (old school term) you can get a few rapid fire full-auto shots while holding the button for one or two seconds. (hold the camera with one hand while mounting/dismounting from the bike...  , or you may end up with a scratch on your tank  ) Safety First... Yrmv, |
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« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2011, 09:17:46 AM » |
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If you don't have one already, get a girlfriend or a wife and put her on the back and hand her the camera. Leaves your hands on the handlebars and doesn't distract your attention from the road. Plus, they double as a nifty back-rest too.  |
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