Securing your camera and lens

[Clide]

Many of you may already know this seat belt tip. I just learned about securing my camera and lens in the car and thought I would share the tip.

• iPhone 17 Pro Max
• iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78
• 6.8 mm
• ƒ/1.8
• 1/240 sec
• ISO 80

 

[Unframed Dave]

I have a much simpler one which I learnt many years ago.

Put it on the floor. Nowhere for it to go.

 

[AlphaWorld]

Not a baby seat?

I always carry my cameras in bags. I've never thought of doing what you show. If I was going from shooting spot to shooting spot by car, and wanting to be ready to shoot immediately, your suggestion might inspire me. Thank you for sharing it.

 

[Clide]

By the way this tip was not to be credited to me. I saw it while I was surfing sites for thoughts on the Sony 600mm f/6.3 GM.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

I just put my camera bag on the back seat. Never thought about it. Maybe I should!

Thanks.

 

[Clide]

I just put my camera bag on the back seat. Never thought about it. Maybe I should!

Thanks.

I do a fair amount of birding within 5miles of my home. The 400-800 lens is big so I would place it on the floor attached to camera. I always worried what would happen to the setup if I had a sudden stop or accident. When I saw the seat belt tip it provided a simple quick solution for me. I cannot remember who the professional photographer was who posted the tip is. I still use a backpack for longer trips.