Double camera carry?

Bill16

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Hey everybody, do any of you carry two Nikon DSLRs? If so, is it often or just special occasions?
I'm a multiple Nikon owner as you can see in my profile, and I'm trying to figure out uses for most if not all of them. Lol :D
I plan to use my D300 as my main carry, due to it being my favorite! Then I have the D90 that I figure will make an awesome second carry and or back up! I plan to use my D5100 for macro shots mostly, since the flip out screen and higher MPs makes it an awesome macro camera! I do have D3100 for a backup macro camera, if I need it! :D

But I'm wondering if carrying the D300 and the D90 at the same time is something worth considering. Frankly I can't see my carrying them both every time I go out, but I was thinking it might be an idea if I'm going out just to take photos.

I could sure use the advice of you more experienced photographers, and I would love to hear when you carry two DSLRs and why it works for you! Do you use a double shoulder strap? Do you carry an extra DSLR in a backpack? What do you recommend?

I've also considered carrying a spare lens instead of a second camera. But I was thinking I would have less possible dust issues if I didn't change lenses in the field! :)
 

Sambr

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Depending on what I am doing. My outings consist of a D800 with 16-35 F4 D4 with 80-400VRII & D700 with 70-200VR plus I will throw in 24-70 2.8 for spare lens they all fit with the exception of the D700 & 70-200 in my KATA Sling/Back pack rig. The reason I carry this much gear is because I hate changing glass in the field & totally prepared for anything. No use leaving the gear at home.
 

weebee

Senior Member
I carry two cameras. A D3100 But my second camera is a L820 because of its 30x optical zoom. They work good together. I'll have two DSLRs some day.
 

Rick M

Senior Member
I have both a carryspeed strap and thinktank holster system. If I was going to carry two DSLR's I'd use both systems together. Someday maybe, but I have no reason to do so now.
 

Moab Man

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Yes, I carry two at times. When I shot the Ogden Zombie Crawl I had two. One lens for a bit of distance and the other with an up close lens. With all the action going on 360 degrees around me you never knew what might present itself.

Most of the time, no.
 

gqtuazon

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Hey everybody, do any of you carry two Nikon DSLRs? If so, is it often or just special occasions?


I could sure use the advice of you more experienced photographers, and I would love to hear when you carry two DSLRs and why it works for you! Do you use a double shoulder strap? Do you carry an extra DSLR in a backpack? What do you recommend?

:)

I definitely do it on special events only when I expect to use a zoom lens to cover group shots and a separate camera with a portrait lens (85mm) both with flash.

I've been looking at getting a BR double (DR-1). I'm not sure if there are other options.

BlackRapid Double (DR-1 Doublestrap) Strap
 

mikew_RIP

Senior Member
I do take two cameras sometimes,if i can get away with it this is my second camera carry system its called a Nancy :D

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WhiteLight

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Depending on what I am doing. My outings consist of a D800 with 16-35 F4 D4 with 80-400VRII & D700 with 70-200VR plus I will throw in 24-70 2.8 for spare lens they all fit with the exception of the D700 & 70-200 in my KATA Sling/Back pack rig. The reason I carry this much gear is because I hate changing glass in the field & totally prepared for anything. No use leaving the gear at home.

Lol! i would love to throw in a 24-70 as a spare lens anytime :p
 

BackdoorArts

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I often carry two as I also shoot IR with my converted D7000. I'll also carry both the D600 and D800 when out for a walk in the wild as birds in flight are always a possibility - the D600 will have either the 24-120mm or the 70-200mm depending on the location while the D800 has the Sigma 150-500mm for birds. Lately I've relied on a pair of Domke straps which have a pair of non-skid strips on one side that keep them firmly on the shoulder. I have a Black Rapid Yeti as well which I will use when I am more stationary and still want immediate access to both cameras. I also have a Peak Design Capture Pro Camera Clip that I like a lot. It can be mounted to you belt, backpack strap and a variety of other things and utilizes a custom tripod/monopod mount (Arca-Swiss or combination Arca-Swiss/Manfrodo) that slides into the bracket and locks securely. It works great, and if I've got my IR in tow it's what I use since the D7000 w/ 18-105mm is a comfortable weight on my hip. Longer and heavier lenses tend to move a little too much when walking, but if I was standing around they would be fine. A couple folks here saw me use one on a 90 minute Photowalk in Princeton, NJ and it was rock solid the entire walk.
 

hark

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I often carry two as I also shoot IR with my converted D7000. I'll also carry both the D600 and D800 when out for a walk in the wild as birds in flight are always a possibility - the D600 will have either the 24-120mm or the 70-200mm depending on the location while the D800 has the Sigma 150-500mm for birds. Lately I've relied on a pair of Domke straps which have a pair of non-skid strips on one side that keep them firmly on the shoulder. I have a Black Rapid Yeti as well which I will use when I am more stationary and still want immediate access to both cameras. I also have a Peak Design Capture Pro Camera Clip that I like a lot. It can be mounted to you belt, backpack strap and a variety of other things and utilizes a custom tripod/monopod mount (Arca-Swiss or combination Arca-Swiss/Manfrodo) that slides into the bracket and locks securely. It works great, and if I've got my IR in tow it's what I use since the D7000 w/ 18-105mm is a comfortable weight on my hip. Longer and heavier lenses tend to move a little too much when walking, but if I was standing around they would be fine. A couple folks here saw me use one on a 90 minute Photowalk in Princeton, NJ and it was rock solid the entire walk.

Jake definitely didn't look weighed down during the Princeton walk. ;)

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Bill16

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I hadn't considered the camera clip. I was afraid it'd pull my pants down! Lol :D

I often carry two as I also shoot IR with my converted D7000. I'll also carry both the D600 and D800 when out for a walk in the wild as birds in flight are always a possibility - the D600 will have either the 24-120mm or the 70-200mm depending on the location while the D800 has the Sigma 150-500mm for birds. Lately I've relied on a pair of Domke straps which have a pair of non-skid strips on one side that keep them firmly on the shoulder. I have a Black Rapid Yeti as well which I will use when I am more stationary and still want immediate access to both cameras. I also have a Peak Design Capture Pro Camera Clip that I like a lot. It can be mounted to you belt, backpack strap and a variety of other things and utilizes a custom tripod/monopod mount (Arca-Swiss or combination Arca-Swiss/Manfrodo) that slides into the bracket and locks securely. It works great, and if I've got my IR in tow it's what I use since the D7000 w/ 18-105mm is a comfortable weight on my hip. Longer and heavier lenses tend to move a little too much when walking, but if I was standing around they would be fine. A couple folks here saw me use one on a 90 minute Photowalk in Princeton, NJ and it was rock solid the entire walk.
 

hark

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Thankfully @hark spent most of the walk in front of me. LOL

I KNEW I should have taken his photograph at the fountain! Jake was immersed in taking long exposures of the water when I came up behind him and watched. I moved on without disturbing him. He was sitting right near the edge of the water--with my luck, if I had interrupted him, I might have startled him making him fall in! I wish I had taken a photo of his intense concentration. Perhaps it would have shown his camera strap from the back although his bag was on the ground near him.
 
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