How to carry a camera while riding?

[Deleted member 20519]

I want to go out tomorrow and get some pictures but I can't stand wearing a back pack while riding, anyone got any tips on how to carry a camera (dslr-ish size, not a compact one) on my bike?

 

[hoopdriver]

I do a great deal of photography for my cycling blog. Two good possibilities if you do not want to carry a backpack are to use either a very large handlebar bag or a large saddlebag, say, a Carradice Super-C with a bagman support. You can also fit in a Joby Gorilla SLR tripod and other accessories. For my bar bag I use a Gilles Berthoud 12 litre randonneur bag. It is expensive but very easy to get gear in and out. One of the big Ortlieb bar bags should work as well.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

The only thing I'd say is that your body is a wonderful shock absorber for precious things. Backpacks aren't for everyone but they do have some uses.

 

[Kies]

Jazloc - i have a small rucksack for camera days or if i'm doing a longer ride. Best way young jedi

 

[GIOS]

Manfrotto has a wide range of carrying equipment for mirrorless/dslr/point and shoot cameras. Strap to your stem and you're good to go.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

If you're unsure how much vibration will pass to your camera if you were to mount it on the frame try resting your chin on your handlebar stem when going downhill*.



*don't do this**




**I don't that from experience, I never did that***




***Or doth I protest too much?****






****I'll stop now

 

[hoopdriver]

If you keep your camera in a padded case - I use a Lowepro AW100 for my Canon G1X- there is no issue with carrying it in a frame-mounted saddlebag or handlebar bag. I have been doing it for a long time, nearly every day, without any problems. And if you do come a cropper for any reason, your camera is somewhat better protected (I think) than it would be on your back, where you might well land on it with your full weight and momentum.

 

[alanlake]

to hold a camera on the handlebars , ive got a breffo spiderpodium, it looks a bit flimsy so i wasnt sure it would do the trick, you have to wrap the legs around in a certain way to get a firm grip. but i do a lot of mountain biking and like to film my journies and it holds it own on.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Stick it on your helmet and then get confrontational with everyone you meet and post it all on youtube. Or summat.

 

[Fnaar]

to hold a camera on the handlebars , ive got a breffo spiderpodium, it looks a bit flimsy so i wasnt sure it would do the trick, you have to wrap the legs around in a certain way to get a firm grip. but i do a lot of mountain biking and like to film my journies and it holds it own on.

[QUOTE 2327733, member: 259"]Don't you get too much vibration, even with a special mounting thing? (ooer missus!)[/quote]
I've experimented with them (was going to use phone as bike comp, but changed my mind... battery issues and also just didn't trust having phone on the bars) however, I do sometimes use one on long day cycles to stick a solar-powered phone charger on the bars, to keep it topped up. However, I also zip tie the spider podium to the bars just in case.

 

[Lee_M]

[QUOTE 2327733, member: 259"]Don't you get too much vibration, even with a special mounting thing? (ooer missus!)[/quote]

When I was in Greece last year I fastened my GoPro the the handlbars, it was fine, even on the offroad stuff, even the video was viewable

I think its so hard to actually fasten a camera on tightly that the looseness acts as a bit (not a lot) of suspension

I wouldnt do it with my 1D mk4 though

 

[snorri]

Mine has travelled many miles in a bar bag with no apparent ill effects, although I do put some extra shock absorbent material in the bottom of the bag. It seems the best place for stowage allowing quick and easy access when a photo opportunity arises.

 

[Hacienda71]

I rode to see the Tour of Britain with a Nikon dslr slung around my shoulder and neck like a courier bag.

 

[chqshaitan]

how about getting something like this? --> i just bought something similar so I can access my phone without having to mess about.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

..got any tips for illiminating wind noise from a cell phone microphone while videoing a ride?