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By al_capone
08 March 2009 12:42
What is a good camera bag for walking/scrambling? One that holds an slr camera and doesn't get in the way when scrambling?
By Country Walking magazine
Tom Bailey, photographer for Country Walking and Trail magazine, says:"For walking I use bags from Camera Care Systems. They're British made and incredibly durable, particularly the classic range - some of mine are 10 years old. It's always best to use a waistband mounted bag - it's more comfortable than carrying the camera round your neck, but still keeps it close to hand for sudden light changes and you won't annoy your mates by holding them up digging in your bag all the time. Lowepro also make a wide range of pouches, although I haven't found the zips to be as durable as CCS."For scrambling, I always put my camera in my rucksack. Carrying it around your neck or on your waist pushes you away from the rock and can be dangerous. To take a photo, find somewhere you can stop and access your backpack and camera safely."
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slievegullion says
RE: What is a good camera bag for walking/scrambling? One that holds an slr camera and doesn't get in the way when scrambling?
Most of the camera bags I tried are not really suitable on the hills and end up swinging all over the place and generally getting in the way: usually ending up inside the rucksack. what you need is a bag that is compact and easily accesible while on the move. I have recently bought a Kata T212, this is worn around the torso to the front, so the camera and lenses etc are protected but accesible in seconds. it can also be slung around the back, useful in the downhill sections when you need a good view of where your feet are going! The Kata bag is working out very well for me at the moment, i would recomend it for hillwalking. check out their website.
Most of the camera bags I tried are not really suitable on the hills and end up swinging all over the place and generally getting in the way: usually ending up inside the rucksack. what you need is a bag that is compact and easily accesible while on the move.
I have recently bought a Kata T212, this is worn around the torso to the front, so the camera and lenses etc are protected but accesible in seconds. it can also be slung around the back, useful in the downhill sections when you need a good view of where your feet are going!
The Kata bag is working out very well for me at the moment, i would recomend it for hillwalking.
check out their website.
04 February 2011 20:38
robinjsmith says
Re: What is a good camera bag for walking?
I know the Lowpro bags you talked of - I looked at them a while back but decided just to put my camera in its normal case inside my rucksack - inside a drybag usually. I know it's not as easily accessible, but depends how quickly you need it. If it's for constant use, then you can get a padded case and attach it to your rucksack hipbelt.
I know the Lowpro bags you talked of - I looked at them a while back but decided just to put my camera in its normal case inside my rucksack - inside a drybag usually.
I know it's not as easily accessible, but depends how quickly you need it. If it's for constant use, then you can get a padded case and attach it to your rucksack hipbelt.
26 April 2010 10:10
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26 April 2010 08:49
BikerFool says
There are versatile slr camera carry cases at www.memorybits.co.uk I have recently acquired one and my concern is that they are zip topped which might be an issue in heavy rain (not that we often have rain in this country ) But I like the fact that there is a leg strap to stop the bag flapping against you.
There are versatile slr camera carry cases at www.memorybits.co.uk
I have recently acquired one and my concern is that they are zip topped which might be an issue in heavy rain (not that we often have rain in this country ) But I like the fact that there is a leg strap to stop the bag flapping against you.
24 March 2009 10:17
slope_dragon_x says
I find that an slr is just too bulky to use when scrambling. There are some good compacts with excellent zoom range. The sensor size is an issue for ultimate quality but then the compact actually gets used because it gets carried in a pocket when the slr just stays in the backpack. I got a Panasonic TZ5 a few months ago at a bargain price and have been very pleased with the results. I got a neoprene case for it here http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/atomichh_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ Just the right size and protection for scrambling.
I find that an slr is just too bulky to use when scrambling. There are some good compacts with excellent zoom range. The sensor size is an issue for ultimate quality but then the compact actually gets used because it gets carried in a pocket when the slr just stays in the backpack. I got a Panasonic TZ5 a few months ago at a bargain price and have been very pleased with the results. I got a neoprene case for it here
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/atomichh_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ
Just the right size and protection for scrambling.
24 March 2009 09:21
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