Forums Splitboard Talk Forum what kind of camera do you take out with you? Viewing 8 posts - 41 through 48 (of 48 total) ← 1 2 3Author Posts October 19, 2010 at 5:45 pm #629524 bigdood 457 Posts @RuneG wrote:What kind of backpack do you use when you bring your DSLR on the mountain?I use one of those Lowe Topload bags and picked up the $9.99 harness to turn it into a chest pack. Best 10 bucks you can spend as it gets the camera out of the pack and onto the chest, making it more likely you’ll take more photos as you no longer have to stop and take off your pack, dig up the camera, etc… October 19, 2010 at 6:38 pm #629525 HikeforTurns 1114 Posts^Do you use an avalung too? I am thinking about getting the chest harness as I have the topload 1 bag as well. It would be nice to not have to constantly take off the backpack to shoot. But I already have an avalung, and a beacon strapped around my chest. I could switch the beacon to my belt/pocket but the avalung still needs to be underneath and it gets uncomfortable.I suppose I could rig the avalung along my pack strap, but I switch between 3 different packs throughout the seaon depending on the tour….. October 19, 2010 at 10:48 pm #629526 bigdood 457 PostsI was given one for Christmas and had a habit of forgetting it :nononno: , so as of yet no I don’t wear an Avalung with the chest harness 😆 You can adjust your beacon to be slightly to the side of the TL pack when wearing the harness pretty easily. October 22, 2010 at 6:22 pm #629527 imported_MountainDog 160 PostsI went with the Rebel XSi over a 40D purely for the size since so much of my photography is in the backcountry. I have the Canon 15-85mm IS lens that I love. Such a great range and sharp throughout. I really like carrying the camera on my chest. Especially for riding since it balances out the heavy pack and makes for easy access. I found this to be a great holster. Burly construction and lots of attachment points. I thread my sternum strap through the back of it. Kinesis Photo Gear http://www.kgear.com/store/index.php/c/c380.html October 22, 2010 at 6:48 pm #629528 tiltedworld 406 PostsThis thread has me really considering the Micro 4/3 format. I’ve been a hobbyist photographer for years, but the cost of GOOD glass is astronomical, so I make do with a 50mm prime and my kit lens, renting longer lenses from http://www.borrowlenses.comProblem is that with the toddler running around, I don’t grab the gear quickly enough – or hiking around I don’t want to lug it. Plus my wife will only shoot on full auto anyway, so it’s almost a waste for her.If M 4/3 is a reasonable compromise and I can get multiple “decent” lenses, I very well might switch. The only thing I think I would miss now is the 6fps I get with the 40D.Does anyone want to buy a Canon 40D w/the 15-85mm IS lens, w/roughly 900 shots on the shutter? October 24, 2010 at 3:18 am #629529 nearls 162 Posts @tiltedworld wrote:This thread has me really considering the Micro 4/3 format. I’ve been a hobbyist photographer for years, but the cost of GOOD glass is astronomical, so I make do with a 50mm prime and my kit lens, renting longer lenses from http://www.borrowlenses.comProblem is that with the toddler running around, I don’t grab the gear quickly enough – or hiking around I don’t want to lug it. Plus my wife will only shoot on full auto anyway, so it’s almost a waste for her.If M 4/3 is a reasonable compromise and I can get multiple “decent” lenses, I very well might switch. The only thing I think I would miss now is the 6fps I get with the 40D.Does anyone want to buy a Canon 40D w/the 15-85mm IS lens, w/roughly 900 shots on the shutter?There seems to be quite a few lens adaptors available for the 4/3 bodies. Could use old lenses but would probably lose the ability to have auto focus. Going manual could be worth the savings. October 25, 2010 at 2:44 pm #629530 tiltedworld 406 PostsYeah I would keep my 50mm prime, but the kit lens would go with the body. October 25, 2010 at 5:09 pm #629531 JayBee 10 PostsUsually when I decide to go photograph I’m taking with me:20D 17-40 f/4 L 50 f/1.8 70-200 f/4 L 430EXWhen I don’t want to haul all that it’s just Ixus 75. Viewing 8 posts - 41 through 48 (of 48 total) ← 1 2 3You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
