lmend Posted June 19, 2011 Share #1 Â Posted June 19, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) hi. i have searched the forum for advice on bringing the x1 traveling, and what cases are recommended, but the entries seem a little dated. Â for an upcoming multi sport trip, i'm considering a pelican hard case (with internal cushioning) which i think will be strapped to me somehow for biking, with a large Aquapac for paddling/rain. Â any suggestions for how to attach the pelican or alternative ideas? i'm trying to get past the fear of traveling with the x-1; think the resulting pictures will be well worth it.... Â thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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abrewer Posted June 19, 2011 Share #2  Posted June 19, 2011 I have a suggestion:  When the camera arrives in the box, take it out and put the strap onto the two lug nuts on its side  Then hang the camera round your neck and never take it off except at night when you go to bed   Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted June 19, 2011 Share #3  Posted June 19, 2011 I have a suggestion: When the camera arrives in the box, take it out and put the strap onto the two lug nuts on its side  Then hang the camera round your neck and never take it off except at night when you go to bed  As an alternative I do the following: Leica wriststrap, and thumbs-up placed in Lowe-pro rezo case Amazon.com: Lowepro Rezo 60 Camera Case (Black): Camera & Photo  It even has room for a spare battery and a few cards.. I sling it over my shoulder while not shooting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted June 20, 2011 Share #4 Â Posted June 20, 2011 Sees photo opportunity Gets off bike Takes Pelican case off back Places Pelican case on ground Opens Pelican case (Carefully) Removes X-1 from padding Removes lens cap Switches X-1 on Photo opportunity vanishes in meantime. Chucks away Pelican case Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted June 20, 2011 Share #5  Posted June 20, 2011 Sees photo opportunityGets off bike Takes Pelican case off back Places Pelican case on ground Opens Pelican case (Carefully) Removes X-1 from padding Removes lens cap Switches X-1 on Photo opportunity vanishes in meantime. Chucks away Pelican case  :D:D  Precisely  Why pay extra for a Leica and the warranty and the presumption of bullet-proof utility to keep it stuffed away in a hard-box whilst the real living of life occurs  I always wince when M-owners whine about a little brassing or "strap marks" on their "babies"  Use the damn camera!  Dammit!!!   Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted June 20, 2011 Share #6 Â Posted June 20, 2011 I knew a Leica user who kept all his bodies and lenses in either plastic or velvet bags in his bag and had to remove said equipment from said bags every time he wanted to use the kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tietje Posted June 20, 2011 Share #7 Â Posted June 20, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I found a handle bar bag very useful. You can even take it off if you have to park-up the bike and put it over your shoulder. It worked for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tietje Posted June 20, 2011 Share #8 Â Posted June 20, 2011 I knew a Leica user who kept all his bodies and lenses in either plastic or velvet bags in his bag and had to remove said equipment from said bags every time he wanted to use the kit. Â Socks did it for me ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 20, 2011 Share #9  Posted June 20, 2011 Not to mention:  - sees photo opportunity - distracted - falls off bike - lands awkwardly on pelican case - pelican case acts as anvil - breaks something nasty  ...camera's alright though...  Regards,  Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 20, 2011 Share #10 Â Posted June 20, 2011 How do you protect the bike ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richam Posted June 21, 2011 Share #11 Â Posted June 21, 2011 I use the inexpensive Lowepro Cirrus 100 with it's straps about the same length as the X1. Put both straps around neck, X1 in the bag with it's lid open and lens cap tucked away in one of the bag pockets (along with your spare battery and SD cards). You end up with a kangaroo type belly pouch and the X1 as easy to access as a no-bag carry. If you want the bag attached to your body, run a belt or bungee cord through the waist loop on the bag. Could the X1 fall out of the bag if you crash? Yes, possible, but more likely to be protected by the bag. If you're worried about it, zip the lid on the bag, but you will have much slower access to the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted June 21, 2011 Share #12 Â Posted June 21, 2011 I also own a Lowepro Cirrus 100 bag which I bought for convenience shooting in Switzerland last year. It is great for walking (and other sports activities). Generally though I use the X1 together with an M camera and two lenses, accommodated in one of the excellent and popular A & A bags. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted June 21, 2011 Share #13 Â Posted June 21, 2011 There's a "tad Gear" waist pouch that's sturdy and fits the X1 perfectly. I have used it since a year ago and it's great. Â CJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 21, 2011 Share #14  Posted June 21, 2011 There's a "tad Gear" waist pouch that's sturdy and fits the X1 perfectly. I have used it since a year ago and it's great. CJ  Fine until you fall off the bike and end up in a wheelchair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted June 21, 2011 Share #15 Â Posted June 21, 2011 Ehhh...why? If you fall off the bike you fall off the bike...irregardless which kind of bag you use. If you fall on your face and have the X1 aorund your neck there is also the possibility the X1 smashes your face or yourribs??!! Â Here's how: One hand on handlebar to steer bike, waist pouch at side, use the other hand to remove X1 from pouch and shoot...I use one-handed shooting often too, it requires a good wrist strap thats the right length so the camera is taut against your palms..I cannot describe it perfectly but if you use a right strap the camera is steady to use in one hand. Â At the waist bag level it can do minimal damage, just learn to break your fall.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted June 21, 2011 Share #16  Posted June 21, 2011 I knew a Leica user who kept all his bodies and lenses in either plastic or velvet bags in his bag and had to remove said equipment from said bags every time he wanted to use the kit.  I know him too  Somehow I can"t see him on a mountain bike....   Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted June 21, 2011 Share #17 Â Posted June 21, 2011 For safety reasons don't carry camera on your person as for where to put camera put in a bike bag that rides above your rear tire or in a saddle bag hanging from seat. That should be fine. Has always worked for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Murphy Posted June 22, 2011 Share #18 Â Posted June 22, 2011 I have a couple different Eula bags from timbuk2.com which are like little messenger bags. You can customize the fabric color of the bag if you like. They can be made with waterproof material...great for taking to the pool or if you get caught in the rain. There is a pocket inside the bag which holds the X1 with grip and viewfinder attached. The rest of the bag you can use for anything...wallet, snacks, maps, etc. Â The strap of the bag is stout. Slung across your chest this arrangement will suit you just fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 22, 2011 Share #19 Â Posted June 22, 2011 Ehhh...why? If you fall off the bike you fall off the bike...irregardless which kind of bag you use. Â If you fall off and land in the right (wrong!) way the impact of the hard camera against your hip/spine etc., could cause serious injury/disability. If you doubt it go onto a bike forum and pose the question. Some cyclists stuff their hard U locks down their belts when riding - I've read the stories. Â Use a cycle mounted bag/pannier, or a rucksack if the hard object is packed away from your back, between lots of soft stuff like clothing (apparently a soft packed rucksack can actually benefit you in a fall). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted June 22, 2011 Share #20 Â Posted June 22, 2011 I guess it boils down largely to a combination of luck & reflexes. Â I recall when I was in high school I rode, no bounced my bike down 2 long flights of stairs. I was quite the daredevil the last bounce I was very high up in the air and crashed into a tree, then dropped onto (thankfully) a grass patch and sustained only slight scratches. The wheels were deformed but the bike was otherwise fine, as I would have been if I had the X1 on my waist haha:D Â Never dared tried that stunt again! Ever! It was the longest 10 seconds of my life.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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