jmahto Posted June 26, 2017 Share #21 Posted June 26, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is anyone using the M10 as their backpacking cam? How do you use it, how do you carry it, store it and what filters do you use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There was a discussion on Leica M240 as a backpacking camera some time ago. It is interesting read and useful for M10 as well. https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/255505-is-that-an-m240/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IkarusJohn Posted June 27, 2017 Share #22 Posted June 27, 2017 The starting point, for me, is comfort for walking. If the bag rubs against my legs, pulls the pack to one side or otherwise gets in the way, I get pissy. Similarly, I like to have my hands free (I'm using poles more an more). But, the camera needs to be accessible ... Here's what I do: just going for a day walk, camera over my should bandolier style, with he camera upside down hanging in the small of my back (this is the SL; with an M, the camera doesn't need to be upside down). It's out of the way, and I can carry it in my hand if I'm thinking about taking pictures. a longer outing, either a Peak Design backpack (it has side zippers, so getting at the camera is very easy) or a Billingham M Combination (very compact and light). multi-day (2 months ion Nepal a few years ago), then I will have a pack (35 or 90 litre MacPac or 40 litre Cactus), with the bag attached to the waist strap on the right side of my pack. For this sort of tramping, I would be strict over gear, and take only one M camera, three lenses, spare batteries (charger), SD cards and filters. Perhaps a tripod on my pack. The trick with getting out into the outdoors for photography is first you must be comfortable and light (nothing rubbing, banging or getting in the way), and second your camera must be accessible. When I went to Nepal back in the late 80s, I had an FE2, two lenses (mid-zoom and tele) in a Lowepro bag at my right hip, and it was a breeze. Hope this helps. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arno_nyhm Posted June 27, 2017 Share #23 Posted June 27, 2017 i usualy put the cam in an everreadycase, mount the lens i am planning to use and throw it into any rucksack i am carrying. when i need it, i just pick it out and there it is. well and then -in the most cases- after first use the camera rests over my shoulder and never finds back to the rucksack before i enter the bus back home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neko Posted June 28, 2017 Share #24 Posted June 28, 2017 This is the bag I'm using for hiking with total satisfaction. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273781-m10-for-hiking-and-landscapes/?do=findComment&comment=3303999'>More sharing options...
marcg Posted June 28, 2017 Share #25 Posted June 28, 2017 This is the bag I'm using for hiking with total satisfaction. Brilliant. I love the way that you seem to be able to use the bag sideways as well. Very practical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted June 28, 2017 Share #26 Posted June 28, 2017 I use the ThinkTank Slimchanger. Enough space for the body + a short lens (e.g. 35 cron / 50 summilux asph etc) + a long lens in the small second section (e.g. 75 / 90 / 135-AT). The bag has a waterproof cover built in. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! The bag fits onto the hipbelt of a back pack and keeps out of the way very neatly. Works for me on long and short treks. Obviously, if you're using the camera a lot, then you have it over your body on the strap. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! The bag fits onto the hipbelt of a back pack and keeps out of the way very neatly. Works for me on long and short treks. Obviously, if you're using the camera a lot, then you have it over your body on the strap. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273781-m10-for-hiking-and-landscapes/?do=findComment&comment=3304021'>More sharing options...
Neko Posted June 28, 2017 Share #27 Posted June 28, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Brilliant. I love the way that you seem to be able to use the bag sideways as well. Very practical LOL..It took a lot of practice but I finally managed. Seriously, this bag is terrific; light, waterproof, easy to open on the fly..There is a video in the Lowepro page about this bag worth to have a look... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 28, 2017 Share #28 Posted June 28, 2017 LOL..It took a lot of practice but I finally managed. Seriously, this bag is terrific; light, waterproof, easy to open on the fly..There is a video in the Lowepro page about this bag worth to have a look... Seems no longer in production. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcg Posted June 28, 2017 Share #29 Posted June 28, 2017 Light is certainly good. I notice that the Ortlieb day shot – which looks like a super bag, comes in at almost 6 pounds. That is a lot of empty to be carrying around on your back. The Lowepro photo hatchback comes in at less than a kilo – and that's for the large one. One of the big benefits of using the M system that we are all touting around is the fact that it's small and lightweight. I don't want to carry a lightweight camera around so that I can make up the difference with a heavy bag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobers Posted June 28, 2017 Share #30 Posted June 28, 2017 Tobers Really enjoyed M10 in the wild, stunning photos, I agree fully with your M10 review. I have not seen the Peak Designs clip before and will look into that. Do you you wear the Think Tank belt pack at the same time as your rucksack ? I find that my rucksack has only room for a small pouch in which I can put a small pair of binos . Have you replaced the Lee Sevens filters, I am thinking about buying some filters but don't know what will work on the M lenses. Thanks Rupert. I actually have a couple of Molle pouches which clip onto the hip belt of the 5.11 rucksack and I can pop a couple of lenses into one of those, or I'll fit the Think Tank belt pack to the hip belt. For the Lee Seven5 filters, I've discovered that they have designed a totally new holder for them, which may eradicate some of the rear reflection issues. I'd like them to just replace the crappy one I have with a new one that actually works, but I think that is unlikely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cldp Posted June 28, 2017 Share #31 Posted June 28, 2017 I like the MindshiftGear Rotation 180 Pro for longer hikes. They make several other versions in various sizes. The thing I love about their packs is that your camera and all your lenses are available by rotating an internal pack around to the front, you don't have to take your pack off or put it on the ground for access. That to me is a major problem with most camera packs, access is limited and you have to take the pack off to get to any gear beyond the camera itself. The largest MindshiftGear pack has an area above the rotating section that's big enough for foul weather layers, shells, snacks as well as a 15 inch laptop. It's extremely very well made, worth the price. I also use it for international air travel as my carry-on, it fits in those pipe racks that determine if the pack is within limits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cldp Posted June 28, 2017 Share #32 Posted June 28, 2017 https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/rotation180-professional Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted June 28, 2017 Share #33 Posted June 28, 2017 Is anyone using the M10 as their backpacking cam? How do you use it, how do you carry it, store it and what filters do you use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Why would that be different from any other M? I mostly use a backpack for storage of camera's and lenses that I can't leave at home and put my Billingham in it with the photogear. During the hike I wear a bum bag at the front like for instance the Lowe Alpine Lightflite Hydro with the M10 in it with a 35cron iv in it and an Elmar50 or what I like for the day in one of its pockets so that I can shoot without having to dismount my backpack everytime. Instead of the can I can carry a 90mm or so in that bum bag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwmount Posted June 28, 2017 Share #34 Posted June 28, 2017 Is anyone using the M10 as their backpacking cam? How do you use it, how do you carry it, store it and what filters do you use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Its the same as for any other camera... Just take it wirh you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted June 28, 2017 Share #35 Posted June 28, 2017 The only problem with the Billingham and other luxury camera bags is that they are extremely heavy. You must be kidding us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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