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Shooting while skiing

Started Dec 1, 2020 | Discussions thread
fireplace33
fireplace33 Veteran Member • Posts: 5,871
Re: Shooting while skiing

I've used a OMD EM1.2 with the 12-40 a few times on the slopes.
I carry it in a Lowepro slingshot bag, space enough for the PL8-18 too and perhaps also the 50-200 too.

With a slingshot bag,  it is normally out of the way on your back, but when you need it, it's very easy to swing it around and get the camera out of the "top" in a few seconds. It's also ideal for getting on the chair lifts. if you were to forget to take off a normal rucksack it can almost push you out of the chair lift seat while getting on, much easier to just swing the sling shot bag around before you get on.

When skiing around you never know for sure when the perfect scene with the  perfect lighting is just around the corner, so it's good when you have easy and quick access to the camera. I don't ski in a big group so don't have people waiting for me while I take photos. It's usually only my wife and she is used to waiting a bit , but not too long

When skiing or, hiking for that matter, it's important to make sure the quick release strap is connected, so it stops it from swinging around. If that were open and it swings around it can put you off balance!

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