Topic: Gear Gear GEAR!!! (Read 16117 times)

suspectmonkey · « **Reply #15 on:** October 19, 2011 »

The biggest problem I have with a DSLR is carrying it. I've tried all sorts of combinations of straps and slings trying to find a way to carry my DSLR whilst wearing a rucksack. I want a system that makes the camera handy to get to but still protected from the elements if I should take a knock or tumble. I've yet to find some method that doesn't make me feel like the camera case is getting in the way. Worse still is if you have to take your rucksack off to get at the camera. I find this just leads to missing photo opportunities because you can't be bothered stopping to haul your SLR out of its case... again!

Since I bought a compact I've taken far more photos when I've been out. It fits neatly in a small Lowepro case which attachs snuggly to the hipbelt of my rucksack. When I see a photo I can have the camera out, photo taken and back in its case in seconds. This is important when you are walking with a group as no one wants to wait around while you unload you camera kit and compose a photo.

Compacts can take surprisingly good photos... heck mobile phones can take pretty good photos these days! Its all about knowing their limitations and making the most of good lighting when its available. I think Liam has been demonstrating this really well recently - he has been getting some great photos with his compact. There is no doubt the quality and versatility of a DSLR is second to none, but I'm reminded of a quote:

"the best camera is the one thats with you"

Quote from: RedLeader on October 19, 2011

Dowser and Suspectmonkey both got compact cameras that produced exceptional photos but I think they were in the £400+ range.

Alas, my wallet isnt as thick as Dowser's

My Nikon P300 is currently available on Amazon for £210!

RedLeader · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2011 »

Quote from: suspectmonkey on October 19, 2011

Alas, my wallet isnt as thick as Dowser's My Nikon P300 is currently available on Amazon for £210!

dean1970 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 19, 2011 »

i know nothing about cameras, know someone that does

small compact fit in your hand type, 16mega pixel thing, takes great pics and fits in your hand.

expensive though.

Greyfox · « **Reply #18 on:** October 19, 2011 »

Hi Jon, take a look at the 5.11 tactical bags, especially the moab range at www.511tactical.com . I know one of the guys got one for his camera and he raves about it.

PS let me know if you like it and i will get you a price. dont go by the website prices.
GF

Matthew · « **Reply #19 on:** October 19, 2011 »

Quote from: RedLeader on October 19, 2011

<insert Nikon/Canon joke here>

cerbera147 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2011 »

I'm the same; I want to take my dSLR everywhere but it takes up so much space and weight. I've got a compact that takes great pictures but the shutter lag time is painful

If I'm going out to take photos I'll try to take my dSLR, if I'd like to capture a pic on the go I'll bring the compact.

I've seen some good bags out there for camera carry.

http://www.heinnie.com/Bags-and-Wallets/Hazard-4-Bags/Hazard-4-Bags-Evac-Photo-Recon/p-281-776-5751/

http://www.heinnie.com/Bags-and-Wallets/Hazard-4-Bags/Hazard-4-Bags-Forward-Observer/p-281-776-5423/

I've got the bag below and have set up similiar to this guy. Works quite well

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?119497-Maxpedition-Colossus-as-Camera-Bag.-Pic-Heavy

If you're after a dedicated SLR backpack 7dayshop have one for £16

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_1&products_id=110009

LennyJ1 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2011 »

Good find on that camera bag for £16

LennyJ1 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 29, 2011 »

Quick Review of my new kit:

Tent - Vango Tornado 200: This is not its first trip out but it is the first time it has been out o the hills. I was used as a test to see if TypoOn and I would beable to share it for the TGO Challenge next year. It worked out very well. There was more than enough room inside for both of us and the porch was large enought to make breakfast and hold our kit. One thing I would like to do is get some hoops sewn into the porch to dry kit if it gets wet.

Sleeping Mat - Therm-a-rest Neoair: What can I say, wow best night sleep I have had in the outdoors. was abit of effort to blow it up but it was so comfortable.

Pillow - Therm-a-rest Stuffsack Pillow: yet again Therm-a-rest come to the rescue. I used this stuff sack to transport my sleeping/dry kit and at night reversed it to the soft fleecy side and stuffed it with my fleece and had a grea pillow.

Seat - Therm-a-rest Lite Seat: People are going to start to think I have a Therm-a-rest fettish. As I have a short Neoair I was thinking I would not like to get cold feet so got the Lite seat for my feet. It worked well apart from it moved in the night but still did its job. Also got to use it sitting under the tarp when making dinner. Its very light also.

Cooking System - Jetboil Zip: Get way to boil some water, took no time at all. Made several cups of tea through out the night. Must be carful lifting the mug with boiling water in it as if you drop it over your let it hurts (alot). It is really light weight and I love that it all packs inside itself with ease. I may upgrade the pot to a titanium one but depend on cost.

Waterproof Jacket - Berghaus Packlite II: I was seriouly impressed with how light this jack is. I weighs in just over 300g. Held out the gale force wind & rain I got on the brandy pad that day and dryed out quickly. The condensation was high on the inside but that was down to what I was wearing on the inside. I may buy the packlite trousers as well.

Trousers - Craghopper Venture: Very lightweight and dried out quickly.

New items I didn't get to use was the mini tripod and first aid kit. I will get some use out of the tripod in better weather.

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