Carrying Camera Equipment

[Murminator]

As the photographer for the Sledbetties Movie team, I just don't know if I can downgrade... it just seems like I wouldn't be using my very best equipment to do the very best job that I can!! For my own pictures, i don't have a problem bring my Canon Rebel XTi because it is cheaper to replace and much lighter. But, I personally know the difference in picture quality and editing ability with higher resolution photos produced from professional series cameras and lenses, especially shooting in RAW file format, and I don't think I could make the compromise and sleep at night!!

G9/10/11 does shoot in RAW as well I have a tough time telling the difference on scenery shots and some action shots between G10 and a rebel. Now portaits and macros are a different story. I found portaits on a Slr are a little more crisp marcros are fun on the G series with back lighting you can set the camera on anything and it will take an awsome macro.....but not compared to and marco lens ans flash on an SLR



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5D
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Review: 33. Compared to (RAW): Digital Photography Review

G11
Canon PowerShot G11 Review: 14. Compared to (RAW): Digital Photography Review

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[SledMamma]

G9/10/11 does shoot in RAW as well I have a tough time telling the difference on scenery shots and some action shots between G10 and a rebel. Now portaits and macros are a different story. I found portaits on a Slr are a little more crisp marcros are fun on the G series with back lighting you can set the camera on anything and it will take an awsome macro.....but not compared to and marco lens ans flash on an SLR



Here is some compare shots with both camera's

5D
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Review: 33. Compared to (RAW): Digital Photography Review

G11
Canon PowerShot G11 Review: 14. Compared to (RAW): Digital Photography Review

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Thanks Murminator! I am pretty much convinced at this point, and you just pushed me over the edge. I just can't afford to beat up my 5DII cameras and lenses and my back can't take the weight all day long. I never realized how much, but the thought of the hassle was deterring me from feeling really excited about taking pictures. I feel much better about this option. And, I was thinking that if I used the G10 for most sled shooting and brought the big camera on one day that the weather looked amazing to capture amazing portraits and over-the-top photos, I would be cutting down my camera wear and tear by at least 75% and still getting what I want...

From what I have read, I really am not compromising my picture quality and that is sooo important. I just have to get a handle on the camera's intricacies so that I can quickly navigate menus etc and I will be good to go!!

McBain has one in stock: I will let you know how I make out.

 

[note]

EASY solution!!! if you eat the camera it will eventulay come out. just clean it off and your good to go!

 

[PINKalicious]

i have a Nikon Ds80 i love it i have a 70-200 on it i was carrying it in my backpack but could never get it out in time to get the shots what i pain i did try to use a smaller camera but i hear ya i want mine with me. so this trip i stored it in my WINDSHIELD bag. i know sounds crazy but i got it to fit. i also am not a high risk taking rider so for me it is quite safe in there. but i know not everyone has a WINDSHIELD bag on there sleds...i don't know girl it is a tough call in the end i guess you have to weight the good & bad.

 

[2003Summit]

I have a 450D with a 18-200 lens, I just put it in a small bag (ie. just fits the camera and lens) and toss it in the back pack with stuff like socks and shirts packed around it. It has always done just fine. It is not too big that way. I leave the lens mounted and don't carry any other camera gear. I pack it so that it fits nicely with the rest of the gear around it. I use the doo back pack and it kind of opens up like a suit case so it works really well. Really quick to pop it in and out of the pack and it's very save in there. I still have my shovel, probe and all my other crap. The shovel blade is going to spread the weight out from major hits. The camera is pretty tuff, if I hit something hard enough to hurt the camera, I will be done too so I guess I don't care at that point. The doo back bag is a very good bag - heavy though. I think it's a lot safer in there then in a camera pack. A camera pack is not up to sledding duty for me. If it gets cold, the cold *is* hard on the battery - not only will it not last all day, it will wreck it. Just pop it out and carry it in an inside pocket to keep it warm. My battery lasted all week (400+ pics) and I'm still taking pics with it.

I figure with this one lens I can get just about everything and it's less stuff to pack around. An SLR so beats a compact cam so many ways. I have a compact in the handle bar bag, but just you can't beat big glass with little glass, I don't care what you say These pics have monster compression (10% quality) and they still look like nothing you can take with a compact. The middle one might not seem too great until you realize i'm on the next mountain.

Never put anything in the sled, it will get beat and shook to crap. Unless you are just trail ridding in yellowstone, I have seen guys put it in a tank bag.

Pix from yellowstone two weeks ago. There is no snow there, don't go...

 

[SledMamma]

Nice pics 2003Summit!!

 

[2003Summit]

thanks!

 

[Highmaintenence]

I have the same issue. i have a buddy with a bar bag that he carries his DSLR and two lens's. The bag is on the bars and the pouch faces the windshield. A few weeks ago he put his sled on the bars and had no issues. I'm preety sure it's not a "camera" bar bag soo just look around for what fits.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

I carry a Canon Rebel XSI with the stock lens and it is strapped very tight to my handlebars in a triangle shaped case. In my backpack I carry my 75-300 zoom.
I know there is a risk to the camera but I just need to "get the shot" when I want it. I also carry an inexpensive Canon "SD" series camera in my pocket for those quick shots I want.

Shots like the ones attached simply can't be taken with a regular camera at the distance away I was (full zoom)...but I have to admit the "G" series camera's a pretty awesome (took my daughter's to Italy last year and really like it.