DSLR in the parks?

[Nana2Callie]

I'm not planning on taking DSLR into the parks every day - but would like to take it at least once to each park. How do you carry yours? I know it can be heavy and bulky.

 

[HCinKC]

I have never taken one to Disney before but plan to for our upcoming trip. We are just going to use our regular case with shoulder strap. It also has a strap that allows us to slide it onto a belt, etc. When we bought the case, we took the camera with us, tried the fit for the camera within the bag as well as how it felt wearing it. Are you used to carrying it around? If so, I wouldn't think it would bother you. For instance, my parents travel a ton (hiking, camping, museums, etc). My dad ALWAYS has his, sometimes he even carries two. He's a big photog. It doesn't phase him a bit to carry them all day.

One more thing...I do intend to bring a large ziploc to keep it dry in case of rain.

 

[Tigerlulu]

I take one every time. And a few lenses and a tripod. Lol

I usually wear the camera cross-body. I've loaded me, my camera bag, tripod bag and camera on space mountain before. It was tight but nbd. I normally carry cheap ponchos and I use one to wrap it in if we are going on a wet ride.

 

[EPCOTgrl1]

When I take mine I always wear it across my body, it always seems lighter that way then in a bag.

 

[spoonfulofdole]

I have a neoprene (I think that's what you would call it) sleeve that I keep my camera in, and then I always have a backpack with me in the park, so that's where I store it until I need it. It is a little annoying to have to pull it out every time I want to take a picture of something, but I don't have any extra lenses yet so I haven't had a need to purchase an entire camera bag.

 

[dizmom6]

I love the idea of taking a large Ziploc bag. Very inventive

 

[Tom A. Swift]

I have a Nikon D90 and a Fuji X-T1. I have taken both of them to WDW, HS, and AK. I've also shot weddings and many, many photos of my daughter. I picked up a Black Rapid strap before heading to Disney the first time. They have different ones for a variety of purposes. I wanted to be able to haul an extra battery and some extra memory cards so I picked up the one with a built pockets for things like that. They are very comfortable and keep the camera off to the side while not killing your neck.

 

[amber_cntrygrl]

I usually just carry mine in my hand. Drives my husband nuts. He's so afraid I'm going to drop it. I can't stand it on my neck. Maybe this next trip I'll try it crossbody.
I also bring along a ziploc bag and put it in that, then stuff it down into my Baggalini for wet rides. Works like a charm.

 

[kldmom2000]

I use a Tamrac camera backpack... the top portion is small, but holds my wallet, sunscreen, etc., The bottom holds my camera with a lens attached, the external flash, and a zoom lens. The sides have mesh holders for water bottles. It's very durable and I never had a problem stowing it on rides.