How to carry rf 200-800

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I have peak design strap and hook one end to camera body and one to swiss arca plate when carrying my sigma 150-600

Canon 200-800 has two strap slots on the lens but when I carry it that way it points straight down. Not great when you are short or walking through brush. Any suggestions?
Any suggestion on new plate?
 
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Noreaster said:
I have peak design strap and hook one end to camera body and one to swiss arca plate when carrying my sigma 150-600

Canon 200-800 has two strap slots on the lens but when I carry it that way it points straight down. Not great when you are short or walking through brush. Any suggestions?
Any suggestion on new plate?
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A knock-off BlackRapid strap with one connector to the base of the camera and a second to the tripod foot. You can carry a searchlight over the other shoulder to help with your high iso problems.
 
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Noreaster said:
Sorry but that is just silly. Why would I carry a flashlight while I am wearing my minor's helmet? :p
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Seriously, what is important in my experience is to anchor both the lens and body to a shoulder strap. At one stage I actually used a BlackRapid Breathe(?) double strap to carry heavier telephotos across my chest to spread the weight over both shoulders.
 
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I currently use Peak design and not really that happy with it. The anchor cords are too short, making it difficult to attach to the strap. I have on anchor on my body and one on swiss arca plate. The balance is perfect using this method.
 
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Noreaster said:
I currently use Peak design and not really that happy with it. The anchor cords are too short, making it difficult to attach to the strap. I have on anchor on my body and one on swiss arca plate. The balance is perfect using this method.
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As long as we are talking straps ... what do you use to carry a tripod? Also interested in carrying a tripod in car - and taking it on flights.
 
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OldrockyGN said:
As long as we are talking straps ... what do you use to carry a tripod? Also interested in carrying a tripod in car - and taking it on flights.
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I don't carry tripod most of the time but when I do I just carry by hand.
I have since changed my setup to this and I am very happy


I did add a second screw to the plate to connect to my camera.
 
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Cliffordnixon said:
To carry your Canon RF 200-800 more comfortably, consider using a dedicated lens strap designed to distribute weight better and prevent the lens from pointing straight down. You can attach a Peak Design Anchor to the lens strap slots on the RF 200-800, allowing for a more secure carry position. Alternatively, using a lens collar with a tripod plate that includes an Arca Swiss compatible mount can also provide a better balance and allow for a more ergonomic carry position. This setup will keep the lens angled upward, making it easier to navigate through brush and while walking.
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Dust, rain and any falling objects will fall into a lens angled upwards. It's better to have it angled downwards. Further, a long lens like the 200-800mm anchored by the tripod collar and the camera socket naturally points downwards, not vertically down, when carried on a shoulder strap.
 
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neuroanatomist said:
The DH-150 is nice, but I wish it had an attachment point for an extra lens case. I do like the little pocket that holds an extender or a lens like the 28/2.8.
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The previous version (v2?) of the DH 150 has straps so you can attach a ThinkTank pouch to the side of the Digital Holster. It also has attachment points for the Digital holster harness so you can carry the holster on your chest. Both the straps and attachment points for the harness seem to have disappeared on the v3 version.
 
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neuroanatomist said:
The DH-150 is nice, but I wish it had an attachment point for an extra lens case. I do like the little pocket that holds an extender or a lens like the 28/2.8.
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P-visie said:
The previous version (v2?) of the DH 150 has straps so you can attach a ThinkTank pouch to the side of the Digital Holster. It also has attachment points for the Digital holster harness so you can carry the holster on your chest. Both the straps and attachment points for the harness seem to have disappeared on the v3 version.
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It looks like I have the prior version, even though I picked one up at the start of summer. But, that does explain how I got mine on a very good sale :).

You can see in one of their pictures that they suggest the tripod attachment could be used for an extra lens case. Playing around with mine, I could see using it for that purpose.

Overall, it works. A bit tight vertically with the R5 and 200-800 mounted. But it is the best solution I found when I looked.
 
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docsmith said:
You can see in one of their pictures that they suggest the tripod attachment could be used for an extra lens case. Playing around with mine, I could see using it for that purpose.
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Thanks!! I just checked, and the SlipLock attachment of the Lowepro 11x26 lens case just fits over both straps on the DH-150.

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The DH-150 snugly fits the R3 with RF 100-300/2.8, and this means I can put the RF 24-105/2.8 in the lens case.
 
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I have settled on magpul strap and a SA plate that has QD sockets and it works perfectly. I did try PD on the lens strap slots but the lens points straight down. Magpul is great quality and there is nothing easier that QD.
 
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docsmith said:
It looks like I have the prior version, even though I picked one up at the start of summer. But, that does explain how I got mine on a very good sale :).

You can see in one of their pictures that they suggest the tripod attachment could be used for an extra lens case. Playing around with mine, I could see using it for that purpose.

Overall, it works. A bit tight vertically with the R5 and 200-800 mounted. But it is the best solution I found when I looked.
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Yes, I got one (the old version) a few weeks ago after reading your post in the RF 200-800mm thread.

The vertical fit with the R5 Mk II is a bit tighter since the EVF of the Mk II extends further. Closing the lid results in a slight bump in the lid.
 
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P-visie said:
Yes, I got one (the old version) a few weeks ago after reading your post in the RF 200-800mm thread.

The vertical fit with the R5 Mk II is a bit tighter since the EVF of the Mk II extends further. Closing the lid results in a slight bump in the lid.
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Looking at a comparison, it does look like the distance from the EVF to the mount on the R5II is slightly longer than on the R5.

If it helps, I've found that the R5 200-800 mount fits best with the foot of the 200-800 facing the tripod attachment on the DH-150. That lets the axis of the EVF sit on a slight angle and be furthest from the base. It helps, maybe a 1/4".

But hopefully this is still a solution for you.
 
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docsmith said:
Looking at a comparison, it does look like the distance from the EVF to the mount on the R5II is slightly longer than on the R5.

If it helps, I've found that the R5 200-800 mount fits best with the foot of the 200-800 facing the tripod attachment on the DH-150. That lets the axis of the EVF sit on a slight angle and be furthest from the base. It helps, maybe a 1/4".

But hopefully this is still a solution for you.
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Thanks, I’ll try that. I do the same with the tripod collar of the RF100-500mm in the Digital Holster 50. Anyway the bump is not significant enough to cause problems.

I was lucky to get the old version of the 150, since the new one does not have attachment loops for an additional pouch or the harness to carry the holster on your chest. Beats me why Think Tank did that, goes to show that not every change is an improvement ;) .
 
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