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Nathan Obbards
11/23/09

In reply to Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers
If you're carrying a camera around your neck, you're doing it wrong.

I couldn't really recommend the GorillaPod, you're better off with a monopod or real tripod.

Point and shoots make great gifts too and are great for learning, Hell, Alex Majoli, a Magnum Photographer, created quite a few iconic photos using only a point and shoot superzoom camera.
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Purple Umpteenth
11/23/09

@Nathan Obbards: hope you're gonna say you should be carrying it on your shoulder, because no one that shoots pro uses a case.

those Disgrace shoulder straps are awesome though, really makes a 300mm comfortable on a shoulder.
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Nathan Obbards
11/23/09

@LolitaMalinky: I've heard mixed reviews about the Black Rapid straps. I've heard that their quick release parts have a penchant for breaking and dropping your camera. I've never had problems with a padded body strap, even with a 300mm f/2.8 on the body.

@Purple Umpteenth: Definitely meant carrying it on your shoulder. That's the only way to go.
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Ahnduru
11/23/09

@Nathan Obbards: How well is a monopod gonna work when you're trying to balance it on a rock?
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Nathan Obbards
11/23/09

@Ahnduru: Why I said a real monopod or tripod. Why are you balancing it on a rock anyways?
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gstar
11/23/09

@Nathan Obbards: I'm not supposed to carry my DSLR around my neck? This is news to me. Please explain.
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matt buchanan
11/23/09

@gstar: it's touristy, not artsy.
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Nathan Obbards
11/23/09

@gstar: It gives you slower access to your camera(s), puts a lot of strain on your neck, gets in the way, can hinder your shooting, a slew of issues. By carrying it on your should you can eliminate most of them. Not only that, but you can often give yourself added stability by shortening the strap and pulling it tight against your arm/shoulder when you shoot.

@matt buchanan: I worked with cameras for quite a few years. It really isn't that it's artsy or touristy, but ease of use and accessibility.
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Ahnduru
11/23/09

@Nathan Obbards: long exposures of a river, where you want to be close to the surface, Also, how the juice are you supposed to hike with a tripod? Maybe if you're a pro a shoot, then you would want to set up the tripod, etc, but otherwise...
#tips
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Nathan Obbards
11/23/09

@Ahnduru: Two words: Carbon fiber
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