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03/21/2007 01:01:16 PM · #1 |
| I just ordered a Canon 70-200mm 2.8L IS and a Canon 10-22mm , and I was wondering about the issues of weight. Will my 20D/strap support the weight of the 70-200 if I leave it hang around my neck? |
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03/21/2007 01:12:57 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by coryxmorton:
I just ordered a Canon 70-200mm 2.8L IS and a Canon 10-22mm , and I was wondering about the issues of weight. Will my 20D/strap support the weight of the 70-200 if I leave it hang around my neck? |
it will definitly but its bloody heavy |
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03/21/2007 01:12:59 PM · #3 |
| Simply put, yes.You might concider a neoprene strap to make it easier on your neck, and the basic physics of having something that long will dictate that you will carry it in the crook of your arm most of the time, but the strap and the mount will allow you to do it when you need to. Most press shooters have the 70-200 and a 17-40 on heavier bodies on either hip dangling from their neck. Of course if you pay for your gear you might be a bit more paranoid about it than the PJs are going to be. |
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03/21/2007 01:13:38 PM · #4 |
Yes, it should, assuming a decent strap. You won't want it hanging that way for any long period though, for your neck's sake! Here are two techniques that are neck-savers on long days:
- Hook two fingers around the end of the lens hood, and support the weight of the lens/camera with the hand & lower arm. This works great for short periods (a few minutes or so).
- Hook the tripod foot into a jeans pocket (back or front) or inside the waistband. Works wonderfully for long walks. Make sure the strap is around your neck, and not just over the shoulder when doing this.
Message edited by author 2007-03-21 13:14:22. |
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03/21/2007 01:15:36 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Yes, it should, assuming a decent strap. You won't want it hanging that way for any long period though, for your neck's sake! Here are two techniques that are neck-savers on long days:
- Hook two fingers around the end of the lens hood, and support the weight of the lens/camera with the hand & lower arm. This works great for short periods (a few minutes or so).
- Hook the tripod foot into a jeans pocket (back or front) or inside the waistband. Works wonderfully for long walks. Make sure the strap is around your neck, and not just over the shoulder when doing this. |
how i do it is i have my camera straped on me then almost hold it like a baby with the lens hanging on my inner left elbow |
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03/23/2007 05:53:57 PM · #6 |
my strap has yet to feel my neck..
always carry my 70-200 on my 20D by the tripod collar |
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03/23/2007 05:59:31 PM · #7 |
| Or avoid the neck strap issues all together and get the hand grip, much nicer. |
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03/23/2007 06:09:08 PM · #8 |
| I've considered trying binocular straps to save my neck. Anyone use something like these? |
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03/23/2007 06:46:25 PM · #9 |
I wrap the neckstrap around my hand/wrist twice and can then comfortably carry camera and 70-200 with fingertips with relatively little effort.
Note that you cannot use the handstrap without a battery grip on a 20D.
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