Carrying a camera?

bigpikle

I've been doing some longer day rides with a few mates, like a day in the Cotswolds etc, and am looking for a solution for carrying a compact camera easily and safely?

I have had my phone buried in my little saddlebag but it has the drawbacks of being a crap camera and being zipped up in the saddlebag it means a full stop and off the bike to get it - so typically it never gets used. I also dont want to put it in a jersey pocket as its not a cheap camera and I dont want to fall on it in the event of an incident - for me or the camera...

So, does anyone have a solution for a small, light and easy to access pouch/case that perhaps clips to the handlebars or perhaps a way of attaching my great little Lowepro pouch securely to the bars, so it doesnt fall off or move about on the move? I'm sure there is a blindingly obvious solution but I cant see it yet....

Thanks for any useful suggestions.

morrisje

You could try one of these little bags that fit on your cross bar

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/-_-/5360021663/

iPete

As above, go with the waterproof version. Use mine on my commute for keys/wallet etc,. It can brush your knees when standing but you get used to it being there quickly.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=11335

Rodrego Hernandez

Clip it to a lanyard and have it around your neck, easy access by unzipping your top to take pictures.

huuregeil

Rodrego Hernandez wrote:

Clip it to a lanyard and have it around your neck, easy access by unzipping your top to take pictures.

+1

Only issue is sweat but...

...the Olympus range of waterproof/shockproof cameras are brilliant for this kind of thing. I've abused mine no end and it still takes good pics, and the bonus of not having to wrap it up in cotton wool and worrying about it getting wet/broken means you end up taking far more photos.

JennieVDB

If your case has a belt loop then you could try strapping it to your bars/stem by that?

sunburntknees

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=44986

ColinJ

No, no, no - do what I did and get one for under £2 including p&p from 7dayshop.com!

Here's mine in action (I cable-tied it on for security in case the press-stud came undone on a bumpy descent)...



The one I bought is out of stock but they have loads to choose from. Also great for carrying mobiles etc.