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This may seem like an odd question but I was wondering how you carry your stuff when you are working...

Do you attach your most used lenses to your belt - the APO 75-300 has a case with a belt attachment. Do you carry a special bag with all your stuff in etc...

I am doing quite a lot of sports shots, I pretty much need to have my gear with me as I move around a lot and since I don't currently have an assistant I need to have everything I need available. What I do at the moment is leave the stuffi in the car (Out of sight). I often end up having to park a fair distance away which is really time wasting when having to transfer shots off my memory cards to my laptop so I can continue shooting. Changing lenses and flash is also a time waster...

So since I have not kitted up for moving my stuff around I was wondering what you do...

I currently have two 256m memory cards and plan to get an xdrive which will make things a lot easier when one card is full.

You comments appreciated...

Dwane
 
When I know when I need to use another lens, I use my Mini Trekker. I have the camera over my shoulder with the lens I use, and the rest in the bag. The bag is very comfortable to carry, so it will not bother you.

If I'm at places where I don't know when I will be needing another lens, I use a photo west, so that I can switch fast. Not so comfortable to carry, but much quicker to use.
 
Perhaps another stupid question but what is a "photo west"

If you get the urge and want to you can see some of my pix here...

http://www.actionshots.co.za

Dwane.
Norwegian said:
When I know when I need to use another lens, I use my Mini Trekker.
I have the camera over my shoulder with the lens I use, and the
rest in the bag. The bag is very comfortable to carry, so it will
not bother you.

If I'm at places where I don't know when I will be needing another
lens, I use a photo west, so that I can switch fast. Not so
comfortable to carry, but much quicker to use.
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Dwane Lumley said:
Perhaps another stupid question but what is a "photo west"

If you get the urge and want to you can see some of my pix here...

http://www.actionshots.co.za

Dwane.
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Many of the pics were very good. A photo west is a west with pockets where you can put everything. The Street and Field system from Lowepro is an example.
Dwane Lumley said:
Norwegian said:
When I know when I need to use another lens, I use my Mini Trekker.
I have the camera over my shoulder with the lens I use, and the
rest in the bag. The bag is very comfortable to carry, so it will
not bother you.

If I'm at places where I don't know when I will be needing another
lens, I use a photo west, so that I can switch fast. Not so
comfortable to carry, but much quicker to use.
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Dwayne,

I usually get to the site and have everything stashed into a Lowe Pro photo runner. It seems to take the canon 75-300 + 300D (with kit lens attached) and my 50mm 1.8 just fine. Plus a battery and a couple of cards. To the outside of the bag I have strapped the Manfrotto 680B monopod with quick release head (manfrotto 484 rc2). I get to the sidelines, put the big lens on, everything else goes into the bag. I then setup on the monopod and happily walk the sidelines with the bag attached to my waist. If the action gets a bit close for the monopod the quick release allows me to free up the camera in a jiffy! You could easily sacrifice the 50mm and get an X drive into the compartment instead.

I also have a larger Nova 4 Lowe Pro bag with other kit in it as well, but that seems to only come out in more relaxed environments.

Cheers,
Lachlan
Refs:

Lowe Pro Photo runner: http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/trekking/phrunner.htm
Manfrotto Monopod:

http://db.manfrotto.com/product/templates/templates.php3?sectionid=14&itemid=1816
Ball Head:

http://db.manfrotto.com/product/templates/templates.php3?sectionid=8&itemid=1950
Dwane Lumley said:
This may seem like an odd question but I was wondering how you
carry your stuff when you are working...

Do you attach your most used lenses to your belt - the APO 75-300
has a case with a belt attachment. Do you carry a special bag with
all your stuff in etc...

I am doing quite a lot of sports shots, I pretty much need to have
my gear with me as I move around a lot and since I don't currently
have an assistant I need to have everything I need available. What
I do at the moment is leave the stuffi in the car (Out of sight). I
often end up having to park a fair distance away which is really
time wasting when having to transfer shots off my memory cards to
my laptop so I can continue shooting. Changing lenses and flash is
also a time waster...

So since I have not kitted up for moving my stuff around I was
wondering what you do...

I currently have two 256m memory cards and plan to get an xdrive
which will make things a lot easier when one card is full.

You comments appreciated...

Dwane
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Hey guys thanks so much for your responses - this really helps me a lot. The next time I go into the store I will be a lot more informed.

Dwane....
Dwane Lumley said:
This may seem like an odd question but I was wondering how you
carry your stuff when you are working...

Do you attach your most used lenses to your belt - the APO 75-300
has a case with a belt attachment. Do you carry a special bag with
all your stuff in etc...

I am doing quite a lot of sports shots, I pretty much need to have
my gear with me as I move around a lot and since I don't currently
have an assistant I need to have everything I need available. What
I do at the moment is leave the stuffi in the car (Out of sight). I
often end up having to park a fair distance away which is really
time wasting when having to transfer shots off my memory cards to
my laptop so I can continue shooting. Changing lenses and flash is
also a time waster...

So since I have not kitted up for moving my stuff around I was
wondering what you do...

I currently have two 256m memory cards and plan to get an xdrive
which will make things a lot easier when one card is full.

You comments appreciated...

Dwane
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Dwane Lumley said:
This may seem like an odd question but I was wondering how you
carry your stuff when you are working...

Do you attach your most used lenses to your belt - the APO 75-300
has a case with a belt attachment. Do you carry a special bag with
all your stuff in etc...

I am doing quite a lot of sports shots, I pretty much need to have
my gear with me as I move around a lot and since I don't currently
have an assistant I need to have everything I need available. What
I do at the moment is leave the stuffi in the car (Out of sight).
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Dwane Lumley said:
often end up having to park a fair distance away which is really
time wasting when having to transfer shots off my memory cards to
my laptop so I can continue shooting. Changing lenses and flash is
also a time waster...

So since I have not kitted up for moving my stuff around I was
wondering what you do...

I currently have two 256m memory cards and plan to get an xdrive
which will make things a lot easier when one card is full.

You comments appreciated...

Dwane
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Mornórëo Nóressë yassë i Fuini caitar.
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Saurulmaiel
 
I have a LowePro mini trekker, which is large enough for my camera, flash and several lenses plus x-drive, has a separate pocket for notebook (paper, not electronic), passport etc. and yet is small enough to be taken onto an aircraft as hand luggage.

It's also got a tripod carrier system which I haven't used yet.

A bag/backpack is really the sort of thing you need to try out in the shop, rather than choose from an online supplier.

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DB
 
I stuff everything into my special, extra-large photography underpants.
Dwane Lumley said:
This may seem like an odd question but I was wondering how you
carry your stuff when you are working...

Do you attach your most used lenses to your belt - the APO 75-300
has a case with a belt attachment. Do you carry a special bag with
all your stuff in etc...

I am doing quite a lot of sports shots, I pretty much need to have
my gear with me as I move around a lot and since I don't currently
have an assistant I need to have everything I need available. What
I do at the moment is leave the stuffi in the car (Out of sight). I
often end up having to park a fair distance away which is really
time wasting when having to transfer shots off my memory cards to
my laptop so I can continue shooting. Changing lenses and flash is
also a time waster...

So since I have not kitted up for moving my stuff around I was
wondering what you do...

I currently have two 256m memory cards and plan to get an xdrive
which will make things a lot easier when one card is full.

You comments appreciated...

Dwane
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I have a big, LowePro case, but sometimes i just want to carry the camera and a spare CF card. I hit upon an idea with my EOS500N which seems to work well.

I like to have a camera around my neck and ready to fire. ER cases are ok, but tend to get in the way, so i bought a padded triangle shape form-factor case ( if that makes sense - am currently using a British CCS classic ).

The problem is that it gets in the way by having 2 straps - one for camera and one for the case. If you have just a strap on the case, then you risk dropping the camera and if you have just a camera strap, then everytime you want to take a pic, you have to remove the case and put it down somewhere or clasp it under your armpit !!!!

With me so far ?? - good :)

I found the solution in a climbing shop - i bought a small caribiner (?) - the spring loaded hook clip that climbers use to clip onto ropes n things .

Its only 2" long and it is now attached to the case permanently - if i want to take a pic i just undo the case, take it off and then clip it to the belt loop of my jeans - that way i dont put it down and loose it somewhere.

I can also use the case to store my sunnies etc, when taking pics !!!!

Michael

If ive done this right, then Pics of this set-up should be viewable here at http://www.mghweb.co.uk/case.htm
 
LMAO!! Hope you bring along a soft-cloth to clean your lenses before use!
mr dazzler said:
Dwane Lumley said:
This may seem like an odd question but I was wondering how you
carry your stuff when you are working...

Do you attach your most used lenses to your belt - the APO 75-300
has a case with a belt attachment. Do you carry a special bag with
all your stuff in etc...

I am doing quite a lot of sports shots, I pretty much need to have
my gear with me as I move around a lot and since I don't currently
have an assistant I need to have everything I need available. What
I do at the moment is leave the stuffi in the car (Out of sight). I
often end up having to park a fair distance away which is really
time wasting when having to transfer shots off my memory cards to
my laptop so I can continue shooting. Changing lenses and flash is
also a time waster...

So since I have not kitted up for moving my stuff around I was
wondering what you do...

I currently have two 256m memory cards and plan to get an xdrive
which will make things a lot easier when one card is full.

You comments appreciated...

Dwane
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When asked by the ladies if that is a lens in your pocket or are you happy to see them you are not say lens are you...

Actually I tried getting a special pair of large photography underpants too but when I got to the shop I found that they were smaller than what I was already wearing... my wife was very proud LOL :-)

Dwane
mr dazzler said:
Dwane Lumley said:
This may seem like an odd question but I was wondering how you
carry your stuff when you are working...

Do you attach your most used lenses to your belt - the APO 75-300
has a case with a belt attachment. Do you carry a special bag with
all your stuff in etc...

I am doing quite a lot of sports shots, I pretty much need to have
my gear with me as I move around a lot and since I don't currently
have an assistant I need to have everything I need available. What
I do at the moment is leave the stuffi in the car (Out of sight). I
often end up having to park a fair distance away which is really
time wasting when having to transfer shots off my memory cards to
my laptop so I can continue shooting. Changing lenses and flash is
also a time waster...

So since I have not kitted up for moving my stuff around I was
wondering what you do...

I currently have two 256m memory cards and plan to get an xdrive
which will make things a lot easier when one card is full.

You comments appreciated...

Dwane
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http://www.pbase.com/mrdazzler/
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No, my assistant usually just gives them a quick rub, that usually does the trick.
Chris HW said:
mr dazzler said:
Dwane Lumley said:
This may seem like an odd question but I was wondering how you
carry your stuff when you are working...

Do you attach your most used lenses to your belt - the APO 75-300
has a case with a belt attachment. Do you carry a special bag with
all your stuff in etc...

I am doing quite a lot of sports shots, I pretty much need to have
my gear with me as I move around a lot and since I don't currently
have an assistant I need to have everything I need available. What
I do at the moment is leave the stuffi in the car (Out of sight). I
often end up having to park a fair distance away which is really
time wasting when having to transfer shots off my memory cards to
my laptop so I can continue shooting. Changing lenses and flash is
also a time waster...

So since I have not kitted up for moving my stuff around I was
wondering what you do...

I currently have two 256m memory cards and plan to get an xdrive
which will make things a lot easier when one card is full.

You comments appreciated...

Dwane
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http://www.pbase.com/mrdazzler/
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