Camera Carry For Cyclists/Mountain Bikers Who Do Photography
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Sometimes I forget that my jokes don't always translate or that many people take things at face value. I am definitely NOT a professional mountain biker. I thought that joke would be obvious. But just so everyone knows. :)
I like you even more after this video! I love mtn biking bikepacking. I really love taking pics while riding at the same time. Well, mostly on gravel road rides but.... I have a chance to buy an X100T for $400 (maybe less) and really hope I can get in focus shots while riding. The iPhone 11 Pro does the job but the crunchy pic quality are not the look I want lately.
Good to know. I was like..."what? His testosterone levels are too low for racing that enduro bike!"
did u buy the bike just for the joke bc i race professionially and i know thats expensive 😂
Have looked into a handle bar bag or frame bag? That's how I carry my snacks & camera in a frame bag while my other snacks,keys battery & id are in my compact 2l hydration pack. Other than a small scratch my x-e2s from a tire lever it has protected the camera well, including an accident on the trail & a weird slip & fall that was unexpected on Rocky grass
Hey guys, just wanted to say that I’m not a Fuji shooter but have found your channel very informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work. You may convince me to give up my Sony haha.
Great video, as a Mountain biker myself I often take my Fuji camera out with me. For some years now I use a nice thick winter woolly hat to put my camera in while in my pack. It’s the best way I have found to protect the camera with out using bulky pouches 👍
Same, but I'm considering some frame bag for camera. Metal brick between ground and my ribs is somewhat uncomfortable. I've already almost fell on my camera when I slipped on ice
great timing, I was just sitting at my desk looking around my room for an easy way to carry my x100s around with me easier on the bike, being an everyday road cyclist, took a second to look at youtube and there was your video. I will be getting the same solution you advised.
Great to hear!
If you are carrying a bag anyways, I cannot stress how brilliant of a solution the Capture Clip by Peak design is. It takes "quick and easy access" to a whole new dimension.
I carry an X-T3 on mine when i bike with a pack. when i go for a lighter setup I stuff it in a hip pouch from EVOC.
I use the slide light with a field pouch and put a capture clip on the slide. Works great, XT3 with a lens goes on Clip, throw another lens and such in the field pouch.
I'm afraid to do that especially if riding techy, gnarly trials. Not nice to smash the camera.
Andrew what you want is a roll top hip pack. Handmade by oveja negra or pack northwest. Put in a foam insert and any Fuji camera lens combo. I use xt4 and 16-80. Also I’ll suggest PS bagwork rider straps w/ peak design clips for more casual riding affairs.
I pretty much have to have a backpack due to the amount of stuff I have to carry and water. It would be too heavy for hips. That PS bagwork straps are interesting. Though I'm not sure I'd like a camera exposed like that. Probably for street it would work great though.
@cycling dropout any pics of your set up? It sounds interesting
I’ve always wanted a professional mountain biker’s perspective on this topic. I’m glad you’ve achieved such high levels within that world and decided to fill that niche here on CZcams. I hope the algorithm recognizes your niche and makes you the next overnight success after all of the years you’ve put in. The intersection of photography, edc, mountain biking, and bag reviews has now been changed forever!
Small request - can you review the helmet you are wearing? It looks different that what your boys were wearing but I’m sure that’s because they are quite professional yet.
😂😂 yes. I've been keeping this part of my life hidden for quite long enough! And as far as the helmet, it's purely vanity. A traditional mountain bike helmet is much better with visor and airflow. But I hate how they look. :)
Thanks, I had been wondering about this!
I have a neoprene sleeve for my X100F that I use when I'm kayaking. Kind of a pain to get it out of the neoprene, but it provides a tiny amount of protection. I put the camera (in the sleeve) into a very tiny butt pack (so small it basically only fits the camera and some chapstick) and strap it to the front of my life vest. I can also strap it to me when cycling, but I really do hate having packs of any size attached to me while I'm riding. I'm curious now about the Lumix, though. Seems like a cool camera.
HI Andrew, great review! I Worked work with that setup when hiking because for biking Im still worried to knock the camera in case I go OTB. For biking I just got myself the EVOC StageCapture. Its such a great bag. Does all you need plus you get suepr easy access to your camera and can even brign a bunch of fuji lenses (on longer days I just leave some at home and use the gaines space for emergency parts. Now I only bring my XT2 and have it ready within a second. Definitley worth to have a look at! Keep up the good work and keep riding!
More of these bike + camera videos! As a cyclist and budding "photographer", trying to figure out how to carry a camera and also take pictures while riding is a huge pain point of mine.
My hat is off to people that haul in full frame and cinema cameras to do pro shoots. I switched from the GH5 to the X-T3 because even that started getting too bulky.
Would love to see more mtb stuff :) what bike are you riding? Have fun and stay safe!
Gnarly dude! Maximum stoke. I think.
😂 All the terms
Way to send those gnarly features brah! Lol! Love it. Your first image is literally out my front door right now. Sorry we weren't able to connect this time. Hopefully catch you on the flippy floppy.
I must be old. I used disposable film cameras out on the trails. Then I had an Olympus stylus where the body cover slid over the lens and it was waterproof too! Gotta get back out on the bike. Need a $150.00 camera too.
Oh dear, i am just about to get the xt4 and you are telling me i need an additional compact camera for cycling 😥😥😥. Well. Good watch as always 👊
Really interesting video. I carry more photography gear but in a 'swivelling' back pack - LowePro SlingShot 100 AW. The All Weather part is important in the UK - rain / mud, rather than dust, being the issue. I can pack enough in the bag but, even with the swivelling open-sided design, it's not as accessible as a front pouch.
Do you cycle with it? I had also looked at it wondered if it provided enough support as it's a sling. It lookd secure enough with all the padding
Great review Andrew. I mostly road bike (daily), also hit the dirt with my gravel bike. Mountain bike a little, but am not a pro like you 😉. Will definitely check out the Peak Design bag. Maybe I can hook it up some way to the bike. Currently carry an Olympus TG6 in my jersey pocket. Your kids look like they’re really developing great skills, even track standing! Continue to watch all your videos. You guys are great!
Haha. Thanks!
That pouch you mention is very nice and it's really great to have something strapped to your front where you can just reach, get the camera and take that awesome shot. Unfortunately a few years ago I had quite a bad fall while snowboarding. At that time I was carrying my phone in a front pocket that happened to be exactly over the lowest rib, the one that comes out a bit. When I hit the ground I fell basically on that phone. Result: cracked rib. Not the end of the world but I don't want to imagine what it would be like flying and falling a compact camera. So sadly for me it will be reaching to the back every time or searching for an alternative solution. Cheers
I'm clearly not into mountain biking but the bag looks great for travel day trips.
Absolutely!
Think Tank 30 Digital Holster + full size DSLR + 100-400mm lens ... is my solution , it can be chest mounted if need be. I shoot wildlife and ride my bike to trailheads, lock the bike hike around do my photoshoots then back to the bike and on home or to the next location.
I was urban riding on my Salsa Fargo with my D7100 w/ 18-200 zoom stashed in my Ortlieb Ultimate Six classic handlebar bag in SE FL recently and as I was zipping down the overpass and jumped off the curb unfortunately my D7100 came bouncing out of my bag and tumbled on the road. :-( So... perhaps now is the time to move to mirrorless... hence, strongly looking at Fuji vs. Canon... Thanks for your vids, they are very informative. :-)
Ooph! :(
Fantastic stuff 👍, great to see you coaching the younguns. Do you think an XT20 with say a 27 or 18 would fit in the pouch?
Yeah I think the 27mm 2.8 would. Not sure about the 18mm.
You actually might want to verify dimensions. It could be close. Medium Range Pouch would work for sure.
As soon as I saw this video, I immediately thought Panasonic lx100ii. Good choice.
For smaller cameras, I love my Olympus Pen F, Olympus ZX-1, and Fuji X-T10. I had the LX100 first version. For some reason I didn't care for it. (Yes, the LX100 was a dust collector though I didn't have that issue as I sent it back after a 2 day trial.)
Shredding? Keeping up with the kids? This is wonderfully presented and very fun.
Got to keep up with the kids' terminology too! :)
Awesome quality video
Nice vid. Do you recommend a good strap which wraps around your back for road cycling? I have the X-T3 and use the 23mm prime when solo riding in the countryside. Struggling to find a nice strap as a backpack isn’t an option. Thanks, keep up the quality work ✌🏽
There are a few other comments recommending straps in other comments. Can't remember.righr off, but you might peruse what others have said.
I am currently trying to solve the same thing. The issue is that I ride gravel/CX in a more leaning forward position and I just cannot stand any bag on my back. And if I take one I have got pins and needles in my fingers soon. I have got couple of small bags on my bike, so that should be ok for a very small camera, however accesibility is not great. I am thinking of trying Sony RX100 or some older Fuji X100. I have had Panasonic LX100 mk1 for couple of years but there were some things that made me sell it. It was only 12mpix, dynamic range was not very good, image stabilisation did not work in video (it seems in mk2 it still does not), video AF was crappy, but most importantly it missed focus in 10-15% photos when using DFD focusing. I have read somewhere that it was known issue and there is no fix apart from using only contrast focusing which was painfully slow.
See some of the other suggestions in other comments for ideas beyond backpacks. Some good ones.
This is awesome. I use the Osprey Raptor 14, fits tight against my body will going over jumps or rocky sections, which even my "athletic" cameras bags couldn't. I use a Ricoh GR and it fits into the hip pouch which makes for easy access. For larger cameras, I put in some foam padding into the main compartment and it'll fit even full frame DSLRs. I like the pouch idea too. I don't want to bring a bunch of gear like you said, makes biking not fun, but when I went to shoot astro I bought some big gear with me mountain biking and it handled it just fine. Even held a compact tripod in the large water bottle pocket just fine.
Also, really nice shots. 👍
Yes, I went back and forth on the Ricoh GR since it can fit in a lot tighter places, like hip strap pockets. If it only had an EVF!!!
@@AndrewGoodCamera the pocketability was enough of a draw for me to give up an EVF and video, but it is a bummer I can't have everything! Looks like your setup is working great though. It's very helpful. When I was first looking for stuff I found nothing googling "camera bag solutions for mountain bikers" so hopefully this helps some people out.
Yeah that was me too. Definitely that was part of the motivation for this video.
Osprey Raptor 14L OR Osprey Syncro 22L both excellent body hugging packs with tool space and oodles of room for other gear.
I bought the Sony RX 100 mk4 ... it is perfect for me when I ride. Easy to have in a small pouch attach to my Camel Bag
Nice. Been noodling solutions for this (on a road bike) for myself. Thanks for sharing your solution!
Very cool! Best of luck figuring it out.
I carry my Fuji XT-20 with this kind of setup www.etsy.com/listing/564906330/universal-camera-stabilizer-strap
Justin Tongol I’ve been looking at a couple of straps kind of like that. Does it keep the camera from bouncing while on your back? I actually wonder if a strap like that plus Andrew’s pouch might work for someone who hates riding with a backpack but wants a bit of protection.
@@gregcoatesphoto oooh. Good idea
@@gregcoatesphoto Yes it does! You can get a handlebar bag or a feed bag. You can fill those with foam and stuff if you want protection, the strap way doesn't do any protection for you.
Curious if you've played with the built-in flash in the X100V for exactly this kind of mid-range outdoor sport work! Particularly since the leaf shutter goes way higher on flash sync speed and the little flash can feel really powerful at 1/1000 - 1/2000! Love this video :)
Great subject., thank you I am fond of trail biking and very often I would have love to have a camera with me. I am wondering how I could carry one without breaking it, bust mostly if I wouldn't damage the camera just with the vibrations of the trail.
And btw my Scott Tahoe is 30 years old and I wouldn't swap it for a more modern bike. But I reckon the trails here are far less demanding that those in Utah. And the biker himself is just enjoying the journey, not pushing too hard on the pedals :)
I race on the road.....find it hard to carry that much.......using a GX7 (1st gen) for easy ride days......also Lumix Shock proof cam for a bit more wet days....
most of all, my Shimano Action Cam mounted below my Garmin and Saddle allow me to shoot while on high speed roll......
I managed to slide the front Shimano cam out to snap on the fly images when it is not in crazy speed as well......
I didn't even know Shimano made an action cam!
www.shimano-sportcamera.com/en/
I have used all 3 models thus far.......but the 2000 way too heavy and literally fell off the mount while going down bumpy road in high speed.....
A few years ago, both Shimano and GoPro put their action cams to the test, by installing them onto Tour de France riders bike, while capturing in-race madness.....
Shimano being the least intrusive.....
Way cool videos, you must check them out.....
Fuji XT100 is just too big for a pocket camera. Its quite large.
We need another Fuji X70, or a Fuji XT30 with the 27 mm pancake.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Is in a similar situation as you. What would you say about Dji osmo pocket for MTB photography compared to these two cameras?
Thanks; I am going to try the PD for my X100T -- am I correct that it will fit in the small version of the pouch? Also, my cycling go-to is the Olympus TG-5. It has a tiny sensor but is very rugged and submersible, shoots in RAW, and has a decent zoom range. It's very compact and fits easily in a cycling jersey pocket or a hiking shorts pocket -- instantly accessible. 1080p video is acceptable. Bombproof so far.
Yes. Will fit like a champ in the small.
Damn good video!!
Thanks!
Andrew, thank you for the recommendation, I was literally just wondering how to carry my camera on my bike trips! Messing with all the bag straps and taking it off everytime I want to photograph is tedious and, similarly like you, I find myself not shooting very much. This sounds perfect. However, I noticed the Medium version of the pack is not anymore available, would you mind confirming that the small will fit xX100V with filter, lens hood and Gordy's strap (albeit tightly)? Thank you once more, appreciated!
Probably not the x100v. It's a bit bigger than the x100s I have
@@AndrewGoodCamera Thank you for this quick answer. I'll try to find a similar pouch then!
I've come back to this video a couple of times in the years since you shared it ;) One thing I'm wondering about: when you pop the x100 in the pouch, there's no lense cap.. is that just because you're inside or does it not fit with the lense cap..?
Nice to see your solution to the problem! I personally decided to keep these two hobbys separated. That way I get more of both, also I am less worried about breaking stuff (also no one is annoyed by my pace ruining stops;)) Anyway, cool to see that you found a great solution, how about a Mtb video in the future?
For a long time I kept them separate also. If it weren't for wanting to capture my boys' magical experiences in learning the sport, I'd probably be less keen to combine them. As to your question, MTB videos on this channel might not go over so well with the regulars. :)
I imagine once I will hopefully be in your position and my future kids will learn the sport, I would change my attitude about that too :)
I know you are right about the Mtb videos, I was so surprised to see my photography guru be a Mtb guy, so I kind forgot not everyone else is one too... ;)
@@lukas_1874 😂
I’m a landscape photographer and everyday cyclist so developing a solution for carrying camera gear on a bike was very important for me. I also sometimes do bike touring trips with a tent. However I wanted to have as good as possible image quality with reasonable size and ability to use different focal lengths so I always take xt20 and 3 lenses. I carry everything in special handlebar bag designed for cameras. That solution is better than backpack because it is easier to take out the camera. The problem is when you can’t take a picture from the bike and want to lay the bike down - you can’t do that without closing the bag because you may drop the rest of the lenses. That’s way my gravel and mountain bike have stops
Maybe such solution could work if I had a smaller lens, as I have a full frame camera, but also I would like to have impact protection, I don't know if it exists. not seen anything.
Energy... Blocks
This was a great video 😅
Daily Cycle Commuter on my MTB & dropbar tourer🚴. Own an X-T3. Bunged it in my ortlieb handlebar bag with camera insert, but not too keen on shaking my one year old Fujifilm to bits, although it is insured. Thinking about cycling with a budget X-T10, or paying another third extra for an X-T20. But,...ummm, Fuji compact perhaps in top tube bag?.OOH! decisions, decisions!👍🇬🇧🚴📷😷
I rode with my xt3 for awhile. A nasty fall scared me into giving that idea up. :)
💖 Loved the video. Have you had problems with sun glaring on the Fuji x100s' lens? Is the hood really necessary?
The flaring isn't wonderful, but I would not want the lens hood. It doesn't do much anyway, but adds more bulk than I want for that small pouch carry.
@@AndrewGoodCamera I too have the X100s and I carry it in a leather case but I have to remove the hood and turn it around to close it. 👍 Thanks for you reply! 💖
Honestly, I just use my hand or my hat to block the sun if I notice flaring. I hardly ever use those small, silly x100 lens hoods.
Seems like a great solution. for your use, and the camera and lenses you use. But I would not risk it with a expensive camera and gnarly trails crashing. I got a A7IV, got a Sony FE SEL85F18 too, both used from a dealer for a great price, it's like new, but I put my camera in the backpack, in a fabric pouch thing that came with my bed sheets, with my POC VPD2.0 elbow pads, and a back protector wrapped around it. that should handle hart hits. But then it's not point and shoot. Backpack has to be laid down, and camera has to be taken out of the backpack before I can shoot. But I I am not worried about my camera then.
I love cycling and photography, however, i found myself struggling about how to take pictures when i'm riding my bike. I saw some videos that people carry their cameras with a modified camera strap but if you carry a backpack, that wouldn't be a good solution. I dont ride on trails, just in the city, would you recommend buying those attachments to the backpack strap? Do you think it would be safe when riding your bike on the streets to just take pictures while you're riding your bike to work or to some place?
I've never really tried to take photos WHILE riding the bike, but I don't ride street. I definitely love this carry solution if you use a backpack. I know there are others who use a bag strapped to their headset/handle bars. But I prefer it on my person. I really love this solution.
Did you try to use the peak design capture clip on a backpack strap or a belt? I do that while casually cycling and add the leash for extra security while off road. Way fast access
Yes I thought about that, but seemed like too much potential swinging around. Do you find it secure?
@@AndrewGoodCamera depends on the backpack strap. On a belt I use it with the pro pad and as I said I add a leash for extra security or tightness
I been so tempted to get this lx100m2 but the dust issue is a big NO for me.
Hi Andrew, cool Video! Would be cool to learn more about your MTB background, your channel on IG is great, too. I have a similar background, although I am by no means a professional cyclist. So would be cool to see more bike/photo related content :-)
Best to you
I was joking. I'm far from a pro. ;) I do have. A second channel where I restore bikes though. (Link at the bottom of the description)
@@AndrewGoodCamera ah, ok ... irony is sometimes hard for non native speakers 🤗
How about xt100 with 27 mm f2.8
Damn so lucky with that X100S!
It was one of those times that patience really paid off.
@@AndrewGoodCamera Happened to me with the XT3. Was saving for the Xpro3 but in the end decided to get the XT3 because of budget. Almost bought it when it was $1199. Couple of months later, Fuji goes on sale and the XT3 is $999, so got a great deal!
Is that a StumpJumper? A very handsome bike.
Interesting… didn't know you;re a pro mountain biker (really?).
Regards from a fellow photographer, Fuji user & a rider (not a pro, but have been riding since 1998, including self-supported tours and recreational road cycling). I must say I much prefer long-distance touring and road riding to mountain biking, and currently own 4 gravel bikes and a single softtail MTB.
I use Ortlieb handlebar bags for carrying a camera and a lens.
Edit: Ignore my question. You answered it in the end of the video. ;)
Yes, That's a Stumpy. I love it.
Haha. And no. Not even close to pro. I thought it would be obvious that I was joking. :)
@@AndrewGoodCamera You got me, Andrew! I did have doubts, though… Something about the handling of the bike (although it was meant as to look a little comical).
HAHA!! Exactly. :)
Ziplock to keep the dust out.
A Samsung of any kind ... very small and light. The only problem there are lenses. There are hard to find, no adapters and those still on the market are quite expensive.
Funny, though, I thought it’d the RX100 VII... but I have been looking at th G85...
It was tempting, but that 1-inch sensor...
Your lighting setup is all very 'artistic' but, when demonstrating a product like the PD pouch for example, it just isn't up to the job - there's too much shadow. Please add illumination. Thanks.
you are too brave, I keep a Fuji FinePix XP140 for the danger zones. That thing might not be the best image quality but solid. Beats the gopro and so cheap, think it was going for 100 dollars Costco sale. Goes with me into the ocean, up the snow peaks or into the mud. I am not brave enough to risk my actual good cameras that can't be wash when it goes with me to dirty places.
1:00 damn he flexed on us
Thanks for the tips! But please do not let anyone mount a go pro on their head!
Ricoh gr is best camera
If only it had an EVF
Camera's, & trailbikes!
Will do! But you do know that there is a Fuji brand of bikes right? Doesn't that make them the Fuji of bikes? ;)
dude I do care about mountain biking please talk about it more
what about the canon g1x mark 3?
I'm sure it's wonderful
Hell no. I lost two go pro riding the rock gardens. Maybe if your in the granny trails. Like flume trail in Tahoe you would take one.
I mean, I was exaggerating, a bit. But I'm not a slouch. I've done plenty of chunky black with this setup without a hitch. I think you'd lose a GoPro before the strap. But I'll let you know if it happens.
bar ends? lol dude
I find your comments and assessments very interesting and valuable! HOWEVER - the current style of flipping about from straightforward to three-quarter camera viewpoint is enormously annoyingly and distracting!!! I will be very happy when everyone finally tires of this conceit!!! Now that I’ve vented.... I have the original LX-100 with the flippy lenscap and love it for quick grab and shooting. My X-Pro 2 is more capable, but a lot bulkier and heavier. Everything that you say about the LX-100 is spot on and when my son needed a camera for a trip to Scotland, I sent the little Lumix along with him and it worked out great! 😁
Are you referring to the two camera angles? In this video two camera angles were necessary to cover the products, but also, it's always been a "rule" in cinematography to avoid jump cuts. Two angles helps with this. I try to avoid jump cuts to please the other critics. Guess you can't please everyone.
@@AndrewGoodCamera I am referring to the shots where you are speaking directly to the camera, then it switches to show you speaking off to the side - presumably to show that you can switch between two cameras! The problem is that the switching serves no perceptible purpose to further the narrative, nor does it have any relationship to product demonstration. It just seems to "be the fashion" to do that nowadays, so one can hope that the technique soon ends up rattling around in the junk drawer with disused fidget spinners and America Online floppies! Don't worry - I'll keep watching!!!
@@richardmayberry5905 right. As I said, it's to avoid jump cuts, and doc filmmakers have been doing it since the 60s. So I wouldn't classify it as a trend. :)
Let down..... Not a bike champ! Haha
😂
If only Panasonic wouldn't produce these odd, flat colors...