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  1. Boy George

    carrying camera and big lens 'over the shoulder'

    Hi Keith, Points taken. It's only ever a matter of doing what one feels happy and comfortable with I guess. I have cobbled one up and will give it a try but probably wont tell you if it all goes pear-shaped!! Regards Adrian
  2. Boy George

    carrying camera and big lens 'over the shoulder'

    1) Re 1) Eh? Pray, why not? My suggestion assumes a locking nut to prevent inadvertent unscrewing (good engineering practice and commonly used). As has been said, the lens is a good deal heavier than the camera so where is the problem in having the camera hanging off the lens if you're quite...
  3. Boy George

    carrying camera and big lens 'over the shoulder'

    Hi James, Further to my earlier post I have done some searching and found the Manfrotto 402 Short Tripod Strap. It seems to me the ideal solution to carrying the camera with 100-400 IS Zoom attached as it would use the lens' own robust tripod mount as I alluded to earlier IF the included...
  4. Boy George

    carrying camera and big lens 'over the shoulder'

    My vote goes to Lowepro too - I have a Specialist 85AW which takes my 20D with the Canon 100-400 IS Zoom attached plus a 17-85 IS Zoom, spare battery, cards. cable release etc with room to spare in the main compartment. I either sling it over my shoulder or carry it as intended around the back...
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