The Photography Thread

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Just got me a lovely DSLR, my first ever. Last proper camera was an Olympus OM10...

Anyway

I'd like to carry the camera in my Ortlieb handlebar bag having first fashioned a snug foam and cardboard padded box to pop the camera into reduce the impact of vibration, or indeed any other impact. But to maximise space it would be best if it were carried lens down, supporting the 500g weight of the camera above. Is this a no-no? Alternatively can I carry it screen down (lens above)?

I don't really want to remove the lens and to carry the camera base down as this mucks up the limited bag space.

Your thoughts please

ta

the dedicated DSLR camera insert that is made by Ortlieb expects the lens to be lens down as well.
better picture on inside here http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/ortlieb-camera-insert-kit-for-ultimate-bar-bags-of94-prod5824/

 

[fatblokish]

Thanks for this SNSSO. I see that the insert effectively suspends the weight of the camera on the body, meaning the lens just hangs there. I will develop and deploy this in my DIY decisions.
If successful, I will post a piccy. If not, then this means the camera was destroyed crossing a speed bump.

 

[swee'pea99]

Just got back from a few days pootling round Norfolk. Quite pleased with this one o' me young'un speeding along the front:

 

[fatblokish]

Here's a couple I took this morning

BTW, the camera insert works a treat!

 

[swee'pea99]

Here's a couple I took this morning


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I know that exact bit of the Kennet & Avon - went through it on a narrowboat a couple of years ago. Lovely.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Won't bore you with all my holiday snaps but I was quite pleased with this one. Took a few before I got a bee!

 

[Doseone]

I just popped outside to get the washing in and was faced with this sky, so ran for my camera

 

[swee'pea99]

I used to be really into photography, and all of a sudden, turning the dial to b/w has reminded me why. I think it's to do with the way it clarifies and simplifies, cutting out distractions and helping simple shapes and compositions stand out. As at Palmers Green Festival, this afternoon:

 

[threebikesmcginty]

@swee'pea99 the guy with the guitar case and the balloon photo are first rate!

 

[swee'pea99]

Thanks TBM - far & away my favourites!

 

[Tcr4x4]

Had a lovely few days camping in Exmoor from Thursday til yesterday/

The campsite was situated on the River Ex, so spent a little time paddling about.

Exmoor-6-2 by TCR4x4, on Flickr

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We also went to the Coombe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur park, which I highly recomend, if not for the animals, then the stunning view from the car park!

Exmoor-131 by TCR4x4, on Flickr


Exmoor-51 by TCR4x4, on Flickr


Exmoor-59 by TCR4x4, on Flickr


Exmoor-101 by TCR4x4, on Flickr


Exmoor-110 by TCR4x4, on Flickr


Exmoor-126 by TCR4x4, on Flickr​

 

[Linford]

Taken outside GCHQ last night with my phone cam....I was struggling to find somewhere with a bit of elevation as I was riding through on my motorbike, and had to use digital zoom to crop the houses out.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Here is one I took of my bed head this morning

 

[swee'pea99]

There are lions on Exmoor? Why wasn't I told?

 

[Deleted member 23692]

No way was I gonna get near 'his' Quad