Running with the DSLR

[uscarchie]

Hi everyone,

So I am starting running, and every time I go out I find something thats amazing and inspiring and I want to take a photograph. But. I have no camera.

I could take my point and shoot out, but I know that the images I find would only really work with my DSLR.

Does anyone run with a camera? What gear would you need, how would you do it, what would you recommend? Would it just be better to skip the camera all together if the point and shoot won't take the images that I want?

For example, there's a duck pond that always has fog on it just before dawn- my point and shoot won't be able to get the image without being fuzzy and without the flash. My DSLR might have a chance if I use my fastest lens.

And races would be fun to get some great exciting images during.

Thoughts?

[BabetteKD]

I would suggest a runner's camera bag/back pack camera bag. They seem to have the padding to protect cameras while you are running, and the same functionality of regular camera bags. I looked quick and found Tamrac and LowePro.

[inkista]

Backpack just sounds like a good way to get sweat all over everything while running, and most photography backpacks are great for hauling photogear, less successful as backpacks.

I'd say either look for a better point and shoot camera , or find some kind of harness maybe? than can keep the camera from jouncing about while you're running and not shooting.

Personally, I don't think I could shoot and run simultaneously.

[PowerPix]

If it is at all possible, I don't think it's good idea! Casual jogging/walking in the park....maybe. But running?!

If you must, a P&S would probably be your best bet. It's small, light, can fit in a fannypack/whatever. A DSLR is awful heavy and not ergonomically conducive to running. My biggest concern would be falling....

[sk66]

Canon S90 or G11 and belt pouch... If it needs better than that to get the picture, go back later with a DSLR.

[Quo Fan]

I only run when "motivated". But, when I am cycling, I have carried my DSLR on my road bike in a single pouch, and I use a cell phone pouch to carry my P&S when I mountainbike.

[Bluenoser]

Just curious, but is there some reason you can't return to get the shot later on? It's not like the duck pond is going to disappear later in the day.

[gnownad]

If you're going to chuck it in a bag, I would think that camera armour might be an option if you want to be ultra-safe against it banging against your body/the groud if you fall!

[DannyF1966]

I've got a Lowepro Slingshot 200, and I think this bag would be ideal for when you go out running. The camera is kept safe and secure, and the design of the bag means you can get the camera out in a couple of seconds without having to take the bag off your shoulder. I don't run, but I've used this bag when out walking, and motorcycling with my camera.

[Rolling Stone]

Get one of those baby strollers I see parents using while jogging. Strap in your camera.