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> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?

I have a ToPeak quick release pack mounted on their own rear rack. It is
somewhat padded and seems to protect my gear so far. I can stuff a 40D with
a 28mm f1.8 as well as a 70-200 f4 L or the 40D with only a 24-105 f4 L IS.
The only problem I have seen so far is the serial number has been erased
from the bottome of the camera. For a tripod, think about a clamp like the
Manfrotto 035 clamp with a ball head like the Manfrotto 484RC2, you can even
use your bicycle as a camera support with these. My "lightweight" combo
though is a Canon 400XTi with a 24-105 f4 L IS, saves a few ounces over the
40D and still takes great pictures.

Jean



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On Feb 4, 3:51*pm, fleem...@comcast.net wrote:
> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. *I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. *Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?

For biking I agree with all of the others about too much vibration on
the bike so a backpack is the only way to go. For a biking tripod you
might want to look at the Cullman Magic II It will easily fit into a
small pack. The Magic II is a fine lightweight tripod if the center
post is not extended beyond a small amount. A right angle viewfinder
helps a lot there. The Magic II also makes up into a full length
monopod. Hang you backpack on the tripod for extra stability.

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>I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
>and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
>photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
>with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
>access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
>it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
>Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?

I would recommend using an almost sacrificial compact or semi-compact
camera for cycling. Panier contents get some hammer when you are on
rough ground. That said I have taken old film SLRs cycling, but I am not
sure I would want to subject my new DSLR to that sort of mechanical
abuse.

A bubble wrap bag and a sweat shirt underneath is enough to cushion all
but the worst shocks.

One that does macro is useful as is a half decent zoom lens. I am
tempted by the Panasonic Z3 as my faithful old Ixus is getting a bit
long in the tooth (the latter has survived one emergency stop at 70mph
where it bounced around the interior of a car). Otherwise I'd probably
buy another Ixus but the extra zoom on the Z3 is so tempting (and its
macro is good).

Regards,.
--
Martin Brown

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On Feb 4, 3:51 pm, fleem...@comcast.net wrote:
> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?


I use a Cannondale handlebar pack, have had it for years. Soft bottom
to absorb shocks, heavy nylon with an interior frame. Use my Domke
inserts in the pack, or a small Tamrac case, quick release so I can
carry it as camera case off the bike. Messed up a Leica, and myself,
with a backpack when a new bike's rear wheel collapsed on me. Both the
camera and I were fixable luckily. Nothing would happened in the
handle bar pack.

Tom

For bike trips I use a handlebar bag containing a Fuji S6500. This is
a relatively lightweight camera with a 28-300 mm lens.
I use an AGU bag which is secured using a Klick-fix mounting which
allows you to quickly detach the bag to go into cafes, etc.
The padded bag has room for the camera plus passport and money.

See set-up and photos at http://www.lkjh.biz/bike/tuscany/sou...dex.html#t7189

Kirby

I travel light and use a fanny pack.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit



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> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?

<> wrote in message
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> I'm just getting into digital photography with a new DSLR (Nikon D40x)
> and would like to take my camera out on the bike path for some nature
> photography. I'm curious as to how other photographers venture out
> with their gear. Do you recommend a handlebar pack for easy camera
> access, or perhaps a rear bike rack so a tripod could be bungied to
> it? Can tripods be taken along without getting in the way too much?
> Any advice on biking and photography you'd care to share?

I use Lowepro's Mini-Trekker Classic backpack. I can carry two bodies, a
24-70 mm f/2.8 zoom, 70-200 mm f/2.8 zoom, flash, camcorder, field audio
recorder, notebook, game callers, flashlight, batteries, monopod. Fully
loaded, it weighs about 25 pounds. I take it everywhere: deep forest, up
mountains, etc.

Wow, a wealth of information and ideas! Many thanks to all who threw
in their two cents. I really appreciate you takin' the time.