Conners wrote:How do you guys get on for carting your kit around when riding? I've not taken the DSLR out on a ride yet - and to be honest it scares me a bit.
I happily take my video camera everywhere, but it't tiny and I've got a nice wee padded case for it - and to be honest it's not worth much so don't care (as much) if it gets trashed/soaked.
but a bag full or SLR + lenses seems risky, not so much from a crash damage view but also a mud/dust point of view while using. Caleb obviously carts a load of gear with him a lot of the time - so I guess once you've got a decent bag sorted and a good routine for getting stuff in/out and changing lenses it's no drama.
Any suggestions of a good camera bag for riding with?
If you're serious about it then I'd recommend spending money on a cover for your camera, rather than a special bag. Then the camera will be protected when you're shooting as well as when you're moving, and you can shoot in all weather and also not worry about mud and dust from riders even in good weather. And get some great action splatter shots...
I've got a sports sleeve that I use for alpine photography which is weather proof and allows full use of the controls. Chuck that in a neoprene bag for carrying and you're good to go.
http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/slr/ ... html#ss200
If you think you might get REALLY wet (like falling in a river crossing or something) then you could go for a full waterproof cover, and never worry again. But access to the camera controls is a lot more restricted, I would imagine.
http://www.aquapac.net/usstore/waterpro ... 411-0.html