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Taking dslr up the mountain

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ukskier
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Going away next week and wanting to take my canon 550d up the mountain with me to get some shots, ive never done this before and i was wondering how people do it, how do you carry the camera when on the chairlift etc, thanks
Jan 10 2012 11:08AM
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RyanP
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There are some pretty specific photog oriented backpacks out there with padding and compartments set up specifically for cameras and lenses. I've never really used one so I can't recommend any from experience. I've seen them from Oakley for sure and I bet Dakine makes a good one as well.
Jan 10 2012 11:41AM
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E.C.
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im assuming you have a camera bag, so put that in a back pack
Jan 10 2012 11:45AM
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Smokey.
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Any camera bag is fine. Check out the Dakine photo packs
Jan 10 2012 11:52AM
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[evan]
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I have a camera bag that is weather proofed, its pretty bulky, but if i ride up a triple or quad lift with one less person than the capacity i can sit sorta sideways and itll just chill on my shoulder. If I really dont wanna do that ill just bring a camera on a tripod and no bag.
Jan 10 2012 12:16PM
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Bill.Nye
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When you're just carrying it; put it in your backpack.

When you want to be shooting; leave the poles at the bottom and carry it around your neck so it's ready.
Jan 10 2012 12:18PM
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gabe_cohen
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most dslr backpacks should do the trick
Jan 10 2012 12:40PM
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willy_baller
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i just hold mine on the lift. and I use a camera bag inside of a backpack for transportation to and from the mountain.
Jan 10 2012 1:04PM
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DIX~
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Backpack or on your hand. Be careful and use a lens cap if you choose the latter.
Jan 10 2012 1:12PM
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.Ian.
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Wow this is perfect that this thread just came up. I wanted to take my camera up to the mountain today, and I was wondering if I would be allowed to take random pictures of random people skiing, legally or not.
Jan 10 2012 1:16PM
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stupendous-man
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it shouldnt really be a big deal as long as your not like putting them in advertisements or something. if i were you i would just take pictures of my bros that i know and not just random people.
Jan 10 2012 1:37PM
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Bill.Nye
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Assuming you're in the US it's legal.
Jan 10 2012 6:16PM
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family_vacation
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Yup, people give you the right to be photographed when they appear in a public location. You're set!
Jan 10 2012 6:19PM
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.Ian.
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Alright sweet! Thanks for the help guys, didn't mean to threadjack or anything. I thought it was pretty relevant and not worthy of it's own thread so I just commented asking the question.
Someone said just take pictures of your bros, but I don't ski with anyone else so I just wondered if I could stand off to the side of a jump and just take pictures of some kids hitting it. So I guess that's a yes! Thanks again.

To the OP, if you have a camera bag, just put it in a backpack and hold it on your lap while you're on the lift. I have a camera bag-backpack that's really helpful. You could probably look around for one and it might make it a lot easier for you! Good luck! Oh and post some of the shots in M&A when you get back. I'd want to check them out!
Jan 10 2012 6:29PM
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ReetsAdeets
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If I'm going to be skiing in a backpack anyways and am only going to use 1 lens, then I usually just put the camera in a gallon ziplock back, then wrap it in my puffy coat or a sweatshirt and throw it in the pack. No problems in 2 seasons even in the pow
Jan 10 2012 7:05PM
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Dwarftosser1
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What about in the case of a minor, I though parental consent is needed before you can take photos of them? (Somebody told me this a while ago)
Jan 10 2012 7:10PM
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Bill.Nye
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Somebody lied to you a while ago.
Jan 10 2012 8:06PM
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