Keep your camera with you

[stevet1]

Keep your camera with you, even if you don't anticipate using it.

I was on my way back from picking up groceries this morning, and there were two bald eagles just sitting our there in the middle of nowhere in a big cornfield.

All I could do was stop the Jeep and watch and marvel in awe.

Man, they are big birds.

Steve Thomas

 

[Digirame]

Yes, they are big birds. They are somewhere near the size of geese, much larger than the hawks that I have seen. Yes, you are right to keep the camera with you (as much as possible and practical). Often I'll carry one of them with me, even when shopping. But I won't carry the Tamron 150-600mm telephoto lens with me for wildlife, unless I'm planning something for that day.

 

[bridge77]

been thinking about bringing it or just leaving it in the car.

but...

if the weather is extreme, now what? what about Zero degrees or 90 degrees Fahrenheit. would that be unsafe for a camera; maybe we should leave a beater camera in the car?

other strategies could be to give my wife the point and shoot for a purse ride, fairly small and maybe she will take some of the shots.

what i would like to hear is that this all doesn't matter, cameras are made for all 'tempera cheer'.

 

[guinness2]

Keep your camera with you, even if you don't anticipate using it.

I was on my way back from picking up groceries this morning, and there were two bald eagles just sitting our there in the middle of nowhere in a big cornfield.

All I could do was stop the Jeep and watch and marvel in awe.

Man, they are big birds.

Steve Thomas

Pictures, please

 

[Sue Anne Rush]

Hello...

I carry my iPhone with me and always have a little digital with me at all times.

Keep your camera with you, even if you don't anticipate using it.

I was on my way back from picking up groceries this morning, and there were two bald eagles just sitting our there in the middle of nowhere in a big cornfield.

Wow the bald Eagles are awesome to photo shoot.

All I could do was stop the Jeep and watch and marvel in awe.

Man, they are big birds.

Steve Thomas

 

[Hike Pics]

I have missed many shots the same way. These days I usually keep some brand of older bridge camera with a good focal length lens in the car.

These days it's not that expensive (relative, I know) to get an older EOS and big kit lens for car use. Just keep it very well hidden and make sure the battery is up.

 

[YWG]

Keep your camera with you, even if you don't anticipate using it.

I was on my way back from picking up groceries this morning, and there were two bald eagles just sitting our there in the middle of nowhere in a big cornfield.

All I could do was stop the Jeep and watch and marvel in awe.

Man, they are big birds.

Steve Thomas

When I'm with the kids in the car or have them on the bike, we are often in transit to a task or location. The neighbourhood has a lot of coyotes, eagles, herons, various rodents so lots to see. Despite the frequency of sightings, I do get that awh, wish I had a better camera even though the compositions aren't that exciting. Some coyote walking along the road or gnawing on something in an urban setting for instance.

The main deterrent is size and weight. With my Canon DSLRs, I would carry my 100-400. With m43, a 100-300 or 100-400. Not super heavy but you know it is there and it needs a bag. A superzoom like a 1" superzoom or FZ200/300 with a 1/2.3" sensor is still around Rebel size. My stylus 1s is on the edge of take everywhere but only 300mm equivalent.

Anyhow, sometimes just nice to enjoy with your own eyes anyway. Leave the purposeful shots to an actual photo outing.

 

[bridge77]

I have missed many shots the same way. These days I usually keep some brand of older bridge camera with a good focal length lens in the car.

These days it's not that expensive (relative, I know) to get an older EOS and big kit lens for car use. Just keep it very well hidden and make sure the battery is up.

i have been thinking of doing the same, but am concerned that the heat of summer or cold of winter may damage the camera if left in the car all the time.

anyone know how these temperature extremes may damage a camera? thanks