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Handlebar bag for DSLR ?

  • 28-12-2008 12:34pm
    #1
    Gavin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭


    Sitting in bed mildly sick is conducive to lots of posts.

    Anyway, as alluded to recently, I want to try and bring my dslr out with me on the road bike. Some of the scenes in Wicklow are just fantastic, even an amateur bumbler like moi should be able to get a nice photo.

    I have a quick release toppeak carrier which attaches to the seat post which I don't like too much, I can feel it swaying slightly as I cycle. Fine for some things but not great for the camera, too far away.

    So I was looking at DHB Marsden Bar Bag

    dhb-bar-bag-med.jpg

    Decent price for around 30 euro and looks reliable. My concern with a DSLR in the bar bag would be how it will affect steering. I saw something saying that anything too heavy will change the feel of the bike significantly. Would the DSLR (Nikon D50) be too heavy?

    Anyone tried this?


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  • #2
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    I have carried my EOS 350D in a handlebar bag without too many issues, including for the length of the Camino. It does affect steering in the sense that the bike feels a bit different but it is certainly not unmanageable. I used a bar bag on all the cycles we did in the Alps, with my jacket, leg warmers, gloves, etc. in it, wasn't a problem.

    It is more difficult to take photos while moving using a SLR due to the necessity to hold it to your eye, worth bearing in mind.


  • #3
    cgf
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    Hi Blorg - what bag do you have for your 350D and it is water proof?

    I have a 350D and wouldn't mind having it closer to hand than in a bag on my back.


  • #4
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    I have two- the one I actually carried the camera in is a Carradice that attaches using a "KLICKfix" attachment. I got a smaller one in Decathlon when I was up the Alps that attached using velco straps- didn't carry the camera in this but would have been fine I reckon.

    I'd be willing to sell my Carradice one BTW as I don't have room for the attachment any more what with multiple computers and lights etc. Have two bits of the attachment hardware for two bikes.

    The Carradice is pretty waterproof what with the map cover, maybe not 100% but enough I reckon for the camera etc. The Decathlon one not so much but I would not be worried about a camera in it for a day trip, you can always bring a plastic bag or whatever.


  • #5
    Gavin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭Gavin


    How much for carradice Blorg ? Could have a gander at it perhaps when you are hale and hearty ?


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