J
Jerome Ranch
Guest
Thsi summer I plan to ride the South Rim of the GC..not down it, mind
you, but I'll follow the various paved trails and roadways along the
rim. This is for photo safari, so I'll be stopping frequently for
pictures. This is my 6th trip to the GC in the past 5 years, but the
first on bike. Although I always take my camera, now I know where to
go, and and what time, for the best photo opportunities, and the bike
seemed like the best conveyence to get me where I needed to be
What is the best way to carry the gear. Got a Nikon D80, probably 3
lenses, and a strobe unit. I can carry the tripods etc onthe frame.
I was going to get a Pelican case and bolt it on top of the pannier
rack. Some folks ahve said the vibration from this will destroy the
camera, and that the center of gravity will be too high, and make me
subject to flopping over. They suggest a camera backpack. They claim
the vibrations will be much less. I think I understand that, but
won't that make the center of gravity even higher? And the Pelican
case has a very stout foam support inside it.
I presume I'll be getting on and off frequently for pictures. I will
carry proper snacks and H20, and maybe changes in clothes, first aid,
minimal repair tools and air pump, but not much else. I'll be at the
lodge each evening.
What are your suggestions?
Thanks
Jerry
you, but I'll follow the various paved trails and roadways along the
rim. This is for photo safari, so I'll be stopping frequently for
pictures. This is my 6th trip to the GC in the past 5 years, but the
first on bike. Although I always take my camera, now I know where to
go, and and what time, for the best photo opportunities, and the bike
seemed like the best conveyence to get me where I needed to be
What is the best way to carry the gear. Got a Nikon D80, probably 3
lenses, and a strobe unit. I can carry the tripods etc onthe frame.
I was going to get a Pelican case and bolt it on top of the pannier
rack. Some folks ahve said the vibration from this will destroy the
camera, and that the center of gravity will be too high, and make me
subject to flopping over. They suggest a camera backpack. They claim
the vibrations will be much less. I think I understand that, but
won't that make the center of gravity even higher? And the Pelican
case has a very stout foam support inside it.
I presume I'll be getting on and off frequently for pictures. I will
carry proper snacks and H20, and maybe changes in clothes, first aid,
minimal repair tools and air pump, but not much else. I'll be at the
lodge each evening.
What are your suggestions?
Thanks
Jerry