Sep
23
(2006)
I’ve been trying to find an answer to this, but haven’t found anything definitive either way. Occasionally, I want to bring my Canon XT DSLR along when riding my bike. I might want to photograph something on campus at work, or along the path.
So, the question is - is it safe to pack the XT inside a compact LowePro case, and stuff that in a pannier? It seems pretty secure, but I wonder about vibrations from the ride (about half an hour, ranging from 20-60 km/h, depending on weather, traffic, blood sugar…)
I’m trying to avoid a backpack, so I’ve tried this a few times without any obvious issues. But, am I begging for trouble? Better to suck it up and use a backpack or messenger bag? I suppose I could also stuff the camera inside the LowePro case, and put that inside the larger LowePro/Canon carrying case, and bungie that to the top of the rear rack…
Update: Did some more Googling, and came up with:
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5 Responses to “Camera + Bike transport?”
Hey D’Arcy,
I use this one myself and it works great — maybe a little bulky but holds everything in place.
Tim
Thanks, Tim. That looks like a sweet backpack. And can handle a 500mm lens or so?
Take a chance, give er! Most cases will do the job, I always like the Lowe Pro ones! They have never failed me before! Live life on the edge, nothing ventured nothing gained!
I’ve been using my LowePro case - it’s just big enough for the XT and a kit or 50mm lens - and stuffing that in the panier. I was worried about vibration damaging the sensor, but haven’t noticed anything since I started doing this almost a year ago.
O, Man… Read this article, really helps.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Lowepro-backpack-for-travel