[Duck_Pond]

Not sure if this is the correct section for this question, but hoping someone can help.

For the last 18 months, I have been out and about at every given opportunity, with the camera (350D / 40D + 100-400mm) hung around my neck, walking around loads to take pics of birds and wildlife.

Recently I have noticed that where the camera bounces off of my stomach, the area of skin / muscle underneath has become very painful and sensitive, so in the last fortnight I have made a conscious effort to hold the camera away from me as I walk along, so it doesn't prod me.

So, how do the rest of you carry the camera around, so it's rapidly available for a shot, i.e. not bagged, but not bouncing around and being a pain in the gut.

I've tried it hung from my shoulder, but it slides off, and that's concerning given the price of it!

Any ideas?

[NoSpringChicken]

I use a Think Tank Digital Holster 20. It's big enough to accommodate my camera with the zoom and lens hood attached and, although I use it slung over my shoulder, it can be mounted on a belt. I just drop the camera in and flip the lid over without zipping it up, which means that I can get it out in a couple of seconds.

It's slightly slower than having it just slung round my neck but it's much less annoying and after a while I don't even notice it's there. It also protects the gear from dust, rain and nasties like brambles and barbed wire.

Ron

[a.dancy]

Originally Posted by NoSpringChicken

I use a Think Tank Digital Holster 20. It's big enough to accommodate my camera with the zoom and lens hood attached and, although I use it slung over my shoulder, it can be mounted on a belt. I just drop the camera in and flip the lid over without zipping it up, which means that I can get it out in a couple of seconds.

It's slightly slower than having it just slung round my neck but it's much less annoying and after a while I don't even notice it's there. It also protects the gear from dust, rain and nasties like brambles and barbed wire.

Ron

This sounds like the way to go.

[NoSpringChicken]

Originally Posted by a.dancy

This sounds like the way to go.

In case anyone doesn't know what I'm talking about here is a link:

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_DgtlHlstr.php

They might not fit the biggest lenses but the Digital Holster 20 fits my Olympus E-510 and 70-300 zoom perfectly. I'm very impressed with the quality of the materials and construction.

Ron

[Kevin Groocock]

Hi all

The above looks good but I do not think it will allow my Sigma 175 - 500 lens?

I struggle with the problem of carrying bins, scope and camera so always looking for answers!

Does anyone know of a similar product for larger lenses?

I have a Tamrac 700 backpack but find it too large in the field.

Cheers

[Duck_Pond]

Cheers Ron - definitely an option.

I'm also considering hanging a cushioned pad around my neck, that basically stops the camera from hitting me. That said, I've not tried shortening the straps yet!

Hmm...

[postcardcv]

when carrying my 40D and 400 f5.6 I put it over my head and then put one arm though it so it rests on one shoulder and hangs down on the opposite side (I hope that makes sense). I have the strap quite long so it sit nicely under my arm and can easily be swung round when I want to get a shot.

[Duck_Pond]

Cheers Pete - I think that's how I'm going to have to arrange it. I'll be on here again in 9 months complaining of a sore hip

[ultimateaddons]

At present am using a tamrac 7x when out and about but at times i find myself taking the bag to hold all my lenses then leaving the bag and walking holding the camera.

Cannon 400D
100-400 L lens