Cameron T
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this is really cool, but gives me anxiety looking at it.
I know groundpods exist too, which I feel better about.
What’s your three non camera gear purchases for photography?
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I know groundpods exist too, which I feel better about.
1) Backpack(s). I have a couple to serve whatever purpose I need them to. Something big and sturdy to carry lots of stuff in the field, something small/compact for air travel,...
2) Heated insoles/glove warmers. Keep yourself warm/comfortable and you'll happily stay out shooting longer.
3) Good quality hiking boots. Similar reasoning as above.
2) Heated insoles/glove warmers. Keep yourself warm/comfortable and you'll happily stay out shooting longer.
3) Good quality hiking boots. Similar reasoning as above.
No issues at all on the monopod but if I want the wimberley gimbal to be balanced I have to remove the adapter or you could use a longer plate. I have a fairly long foot on the 600 prime and it works just great.
Ive been using it or a version of it for about 6 years now and havent had any "issues" Groundpods wont do you much good in a foot of water lol
Cameron T
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oh, I know. But I don't have places I'd either want to be out in the water or can be (refuges, protected wetlands, etc) around me super locally (within a couple of hours).
raptor photo
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Tripod, flash, backpack, dust removing kit, trail cam.
I see there's now a "universal adapter" which I'm assuming means from vest to acra gimbal?
PhotoLover
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- Mindshift 18l backpack. Works for airplane travel, plus I generally keep "gear I'm using a lot right now" in it ready to go. So packing up the camera gear for a morning birding trip consists of picking up the backpack. Hip belt and padding make it suitable for use on longer hikes (10+ miles). And as noted in another thread, easy to secure in a car. Big time saver for me.
- Blackrapid shoulder strap. A lot of what I do is wander about looking for something interesting (I should get more structured at times ...). For this sort of amble that strap works well for me. I need to look at something like the cotton carrier when I want to power walk with a camera + big lens easy to get to
- Capture Camera clip by Peak Design. I've used this when day hiking and wanted a camera handy for landscape shots. It allows me to clip my dSLR with lens (say a 16-80) on the strap of my backpack. It rides nicely there and makes it easy to stop, grab the camera and take a picture. This is not a solution for big glass, though I've gone as big as the 100-400 on my d7500 with it. But mostly a smaller landscape lens.
I’m not sure about that and haven’t seen it. It sounds interesting. It truly is the most used piece of gear I own.
I have a mindshift cross body bag I use frequently in the winter which is very nice.
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DurinsBane
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1. ProMediaGear Katana Jnr Gimbal head.
Amazing bit of kit and the best gimbal I've ever had.
2. Leofoto Ranger LS-223C
Fantastic mini tripod that I use in most bird hides in conjunction with the Katana Jnr.
3. smdv rfn-4s remote trigger release
A superb little remote shutter release.
Amazing bit of kit and the best gimbal I've ever had.
2. Leofoto Ranger LS-223C
Fantastic mini tripod that I use in most bird hides in conjunction with the Katana Jnr.
3. smdv rfn-4s remote trigger release
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Vincent_VdB
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- a solid backpack
- cleaning kit
- protection filters and lens coats
But equally like:
- my Gitzo tripods
- the Wimberley Gimbal
And can name at least 10 other essential items I take with me on a wildlife trip.
- cleaning kit
- protection filters and lens coats
But equally like:
- my Gitzo tripods
- the Wimberley Gimbal
And can name at least 10 other essential items I take with me on a wildlife trip.
I have that exact tripod and its wonderful for low shots
Rixpx
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Gimbal head for my tripod
Peak Design Capture clip
wireless shutter release
Peak Design Capture clip
wireless shutter release
John Navitsky
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i guess a good strap, lr and a computer 
edit: also a good memory card
edit: also a good memory card
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Completely agree on the gloves and boots, the more comfortable you are the longer you'll stay...
For those with the Cotton Carrier, have you ever tried the speed shooter harness - https://www.whistlingwingsphotography.com/speed-shooter-harness
I'm only just now getting into long lenses so haven't had a need before but thought this was an interesting idea for big heavy lenses.
I've had a Lowepro since the mid 90's that has served me very well over the years. Got my first Gitzo CF tripod early 2000's and still use it today.
I have looked at that but haven't pulled the trigger on getting one
When I shot weddings I loved the Thinktank Photo belt/harness system, having all the bags around my waste for quick access to different lenses was a godsend in quick action moments, it carried practically everything I could carry in my backpack. Now that I mostly just do portraits I still have some TTP gear but I'd have to say my favorite gear is the BlackRapid camera sling strap with QD attachment. I also really like the Spider Camera Holster but the pin sometimes gets in the way so mostly using BlackRapid these days.
For the future, I'd really like to get a ground pod (or rather make one) and get a ProMediaGear Tomahawk V2 Gimbal for low to the ground shots.
Also, I still really like hand straps - they help stabilize when hand holding camera/lens, the latest I'm using is the Vello Hand Grip Strap, I re-purposed their Arca plate as I already have a Leofoto L Bracket for my Z8, and speaking of that, I love the new L brackets that form fit the body.
Zeiss optical wipes, brilliant to put just about everywhere and have handy for that inevitable smudge.
Wes's float seems absolutely ingenious but I have to agree with Cameron, just looking at it causes me anxiety but sometimes risks must be taken for the shot and you can't argue with the low to water shots... It's basically a waterpod
For the future, I'd really like to get a ground pod (or rather make one) and get a ProMediaGear Tomahawk V2 Gimbal for low to the ground shots.
Also, I still really like hand straps - they help stabilize when hand holding camera/lens, the latest I'm using is the Vello Hand Grip Strap, I re-purposed their Arca plate as I already have a Leofoto L Bracket for my Z8, and speaking of that, I love the new L brackets that form fit the body.
Zeiss optical wipes, brilliant to put just about everywhere and have handy for that inevitable smudge.
Wes's float seems absolutely ingenious but I have to agree with Cameron, just looking at it causes me anxiety but sometimes risks must be taken for the shot and you can't argue with the low to water shots... It's basically a waterpod
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1) Sturdy, light tripod.
2) Baby Jogger adapter to carry photo gear.
3) Folding camp chair, for the long interludes when action is slow.
2) Baby Jogger adapter to carry photo gear.
3) Folding camp chair, for the long interludes when action is slow.
What does it look like below the waterline?
I try to be minimalist when I go out shooting. I wear a "tactical" or "duty" belt over my jacket or over my pants in summer. On the belt, I have 2 lens cases. I usually carry a macro lens in one and some type of wide angle in the other. I also have a pouch where I carry some extra batteries, chapstick, micro fiber cloth and other assorted stuff. In summer, I will forego one of the lenses and carry a bottle of water instead. I also have one of those Peak Design belt clip thingies to carry the camera body when I'm using lighter weight lenses or when changing lenses. It is a system that works for me. I bought a new belt this year to replace the ratted out one I"ve been using for the past 5 years.
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Just flat
That’s a nice setup