How to Carry a Long Lens On a Tripod. Or Not? 

I never imagined there would be an instructional video on this. Thank you so much for making this video. Very well done and very helpful!!

I agree, best and safest way to carry, except for very short distances, is camera in one hand and tripod in the other. One precaution on the center leg down option. If carrying over uneven ground (or rocky or shrub covered ground) it is possible to catch the lower leg either on the ground or an obstacle, which might damage the leg or cause you to lose your balance and fall. Also, a precautionary tale, if you are going to carry a Gitzo over your shoulder, make absolute certain that the bolts holding the compression disk at the top of the tripod are TIGHT! Several years ago a friend was carrying his camera in that manner and the disk came loose, allowing camera, 600mm f4 lens and head to crash to the ground, with horrifying consequences! Since he had never removed or loosened the disk he contacted Gitzo and was told that these tripods are not intended to be carried in that manner, which of course surprised him because everbody does it!

I know you have been shooting forever but swinging that lens around by the camera freaks me out. Also, how can such an incredible nature and sport photographer only have 800 subscribers? Love that you are still working hard at your craft. Thanks.

Thank you so much! I was carrying it the wrong way and felt it very soon. Such a good informative video.

Thank you, Art. Awesome video. Learnt so much. 👍🏻

Oh man, it hurts to see you swinging that lens on the body alone.

Thank you for sharing your tips for carrying your camera/lens & tripod. Stay safe and well.

Exactly the info I was looking for. Thsnks a lot sir!!

.As always . Great tip on how to carry long glass & tripod..

Geesh, Thank You for not editing out the obnoxious garbage truck racket! What a treat for my ears, coming through the headphones! 👎🏼

Nice one Arthur, Great to see you put up new video.

Glad to find your channel and learn this tip valuable tip. Thanks

Very helpful. Hurt my rotator cup so this will help me stop injuring myself

Brilliant. Thank you.

Hi Artie, thank you for the wealth of knowledge that you provide. I was curious what tripod you would recommend for long lenses such as the 400/2.8 & 600/4. I'm torn between a series RRS series 2 tripod (32mm top tube diameter) and series 3 tripod (36mm top tube diameter). I am the type of photographer that will be hiking many miles and I do value the lightest gear when possible. Would the RRS Series 2 suffice? Thank you!

Arthur just wondering if you will be trying out the new R5 canon. or if you have already?

Great tipp, especially about pulling the midle leg of the tripod down. I was always doing it the wrong way - puh.

Pardon?😊

Nice idea. Doesn't work with my tripod.

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