Weighed down by the gear

While I love having a DSLR and a variety of lenses to use with it, the one thing I don’t like is how much all of that gear weighs when it’s packed into my camera bag. So, what can you do about heavy camera gear? First, make sure you’re using a camera bag that fits well with your body. Instead of a hard, boxy type of bag that won’t mold itself to your body, consider getting a softer style that will rest more snugly against your side. Second, check the length of the strap(s). If it/they are too long, excess strain can be placed upon your shoulders or back.

Also, have you recently taken a peek inside your camera bag to make sure you’re not carrying around stuff you really don’t need? For example, if you’re going to the park with your family, you probably don’t need a macro lens, a fish-eye attachment, or that external flash. And if you know your camera is fully charged, there probably isn’t a need for extra batteries or a power charger to be carted along.

By getting a great fitting bag, such as the high quality Crumpler bags, and reducing the amount of gear you take with you on daily trips, you’ll be able to reduce your load and carry it more comfortably.

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