Anyone on here carry their DSLR on their bike? I want to take the 5D3 and a 24-105 lens ( covers the range i use the most) for trips and extra battery and charger. I have bought an 11 litre Kriega botty bag, and it all fits in there no probs. Is this advisable? Or is it better in a US10 tail bag? I think DSLR's are tough bits of kit, and will separate the lens from the body for travelling, so vibration should not be an issue. I don't like tank bags of any description, so they are out. I have thought about taking a point and shoot, but the quality isn't there in comparison. Thoughts?? Thanks a million.
I go everywhere with a LowePro .......not ideal but your body sort of absorbs vibrations ,the only down side is I expect a Nikon & Lens would,nt make a verygood Back protector should you have an off.
I've got a Tamrac rucksack that comes with adjustable dividers to suit different kit configurations. I keep my Meade telescope in it. The thing is, it's designed more to keep the kit safe than for comfort, it must be said. It's not too bad while walking around but it's not the most comfy while on the bike, especially with my back protector in place. I'm always aware too that if the unthinkable were to happen, it's a huge lump of metal and glass pressed tight against my spine. Pro kit is pretty tough though and, if packed well can certainly take the vibration the bike can transmit to it. I padded out my Tamrac with foam rubber with the egg box type design, like anechoic tiles. It works brilliantly.
I know your against the tank bag Si, and tbh I ain't tried mine yet, I was concerned about the vibration through the camera body and the lens. with the feedback I've had 'not directly' from Jimbo Vills I really don't think I'm going to encounter any problems. Our no1 camera guy Barney reckons I should have no issues with mine in the tank bag so long as I keep them wrapped in the chamois I bought and perhaps a towel or something in the bottom. Only time will tell if it works,
TBH its something I have never thought about, I just throw it in the rucksack and head off for a blast.
This is perfect for a DSLR, Zoom lens, a wallet, iPhone, and other loose ends. You forget it's even there as it's outa your line of site, I've been out 3 times now with it on (testing out before the first Tour) and it's ideal IMHO http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/products/1459-GIVI-XS307-Tanklock-Bag/
Personally I can't get on with tank bags. I find them restrictive when moving around the bike. In fairness, I'm a lard arse which will have a lot to do with it as the space taken up by the bag is taken up by me, so I appreciate they're quite marmite. Si's built like a racing snake so he shouldn't have the same problem. As far as padding is concerned, choosing two kinds with different densities nulls out most of the most damming of vibrations, so yes, something like foam and a towel would work well, but a 5D is built like a tank anyway.
I would not want anything solid like a camera round my waist 'just in case' you decide to tarmac surf etc. I have a silicone 'camera armor' cover / case that I leave on the body - I tend to just use my compact which takes good pics, but at the same time I often wish I had a DSLR with me. I find on a trip / tour where space is limited a DSLR, lense, etc. just takes up too much space and I've never taken it with me
I really really can't see any probs at all carrying cameras , lenses , I reckon the more you think about it the more something would go wrong , Put it in the bag , wrap it up and use it when needed , . . Just my opinion , and this year I'll find out myself if I'm wrong .
Thanks for your replies everyone! I really want to take it, as it takes fantastic pictures, and I'm used to its foibles etc... I've got the choice of putting it in the us10 which sits atop the us20, or in the r11 waist pack. I can always use the padding out of the proper camera bag? The plastic fantastic can go too, as its a 1.8, but I'll leave the 70-200 and the 17-40 at home, so cuts down on the bulk?
