Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling - Carrying a Camera

I'm taking medium length day rides, 20 - 50 miles. I currently have a trunk bag mounted on a rear rack, but I don't find it too convenient for taking a quick picture. My camera is relatively small (4x2.5x1) and I carry it in a padded case. Anyone out there have a suggestion of a small bag (handlebar or seatback) that would work for this purpose. I'd prefer something in front of me, but the right sized seat back would work.

BTW, don't want this thing bouncing around in one of my jersey pockets.

Any and all suggestions welcome.

You could try one of those "Bento Bag" things, sounds like just what you are looking for. Maybe put a little padding in it, like a hanky or something.

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I have a Lone Peak H-100 Alta handlebar bag which has large(ish) mesh side pockets. Probably your camera would fit in these...I put my point-and-shoot into this and it is incredibly handy.

I think this Banjo Brothers top tube bag (http://www.banjobrothers.com/products/01062.php) would work well. Unlike most Bento bags, it has a little bit of padding built into the sides and bottom. Also, the flap closes more securely than other Bento bags I've used.

Other possibilities: Banjo Brother Bar Top Bag (http://www.banjobrothers.com/products/01065.php), or, if you use a backpack or Camelbak while riding, Timbuktu makes a bunch of accessories (http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/accessories) that you can clip to a shoulder strap that will hold cameras, phones, etc.

BTW, don't want this thing bouncing around in one of my jersey pockets.

why not?

it works well for me - although sometimes i need to cover it with a plastic bag so it doesn't get wet w/ condensation and whatnot.

just reach back, extract from bag, push button, and keep riding!

why not?

it works well for me - although sometimes i need to cover it with a plastic bag so it doesn't get wet w/ condensation and whatnot.

just reach back, extract from bag, push button, and keep riding!

Same her. I feel it's more cushioned while my bod absorbs the shock rather than something on the frame of the bike. Sometimes I carry it in the waterbottle cage of the seat tube in half of a waterbottle that has been cut in two. On days where water is easily found. Now that is really easy access!:D...Just don't use one of your new bottles!:p

I use a plastic shopping bag formed to the inside of the bottle as shock protection with a slot in the center to slide the camera in and out.

I have a couple of olympus SW cameras that are shockproof/waterproof. For photos putting one in the bento bag works really well. I wouldn't put something fragile there though.

a bit off topic but i generally tote my blackberry with me, it has a 2 mp camera which is good for medium quality snapshots. I am much more careful as I recently broke my blackberry and a rib whilst riding in ice.

Use a 1/4 inch bolt in a light mount bracket.


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BTW, don't want this thing bouncing around in one of my jersey pockets.You're weird.

10 Wheels- do you take video with that Canon? I have a A710IS and was kicking around your idea of a bar mount. Is video too shaky ?

I just do not find it all that inconviencing to stop and get the camera out of my trunk bag. If I don't take a bike with a trunk bag, I don't take a camera.

Get a small well fitting camera case and velcro it to the stem, the head tube, or somewhere you can reach it. Leave the top open and you can take it out and shoot on the roll. This is the best way, you take more photos when it's easy. Most of my photos are taken while riding. Bolting the camera on just gives you the same view all the time. It gets boring.

10 Wheels- do you take video with that Canon? I have a A710IS and was kicking around your idea of a bar mount. Is video too shaky ?

I use a Cannon A530



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10 Wheels- do you take video with that Canon? I have a A710IS and was kicking around your idea of a bar mount. Is video too shaky ?

It will depend on how bumpy the bike is, what the camera is mounted to, how much the mount flexes, and how bumpy the riding suface is.

My basic trek bar bag holds my camera well, but I may have to try something like 10 Wheels has going on... that looks like it'd be a whole lotta fun.

I recently ordered one of these (http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FBB) (in black). It's even small enough to mount on your top tube. That is of course depends on your frame size and the size of your water bottle(s).

Cool. That's pretty much the same sorta thing as my Trek one, and black is where it's at.

Cool. That's pretty much the same sorta thing as my Trek one, and black is where it's at.

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I just received my new Jandd Bike Bag. Have a look here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9320902@N04/3274841203/in/photostream/).

I just received my new Jandd Bike Bag. Have a look here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9320902@N04/3274841203/in/photostream/).

That looks nice. Jannd makes some good bags. I have a whole set of expedition panniers (http://www.veloweb.ca/tourpages/bikebags.html) and handlebar bag.

How does that work when you're pedaling out of the saddle? Does it sway?

That looks nice. Jannd makes some good bags. I have a whole set of expedition panniers (http://www.veloweb.ca/tourpages/bikebags.html) and handlebar bag.

How does that work when you're pedaling out of the saddle? Does it sway?

Thanks. It does sway a bit. I do have extra rubber shims I can use to limit that. Also it depends on how much weight I put in there.

Jersey pocket works best for me.

As someone else posted my jersey pocket works great. However, I do not always wear a jersey. If I know I will be taking a lot of photos I will wear a base layer t-shirt and over that a flannel shirt with button down pockets. I also cut off the sleeves. My favorite camera for this type of riding is a waterproof (no need for spendy and heavy bag) Olympus 850 STW. It is small, flat and has a 3 power optical zoom. It is a perfect fit in the flannel shirt pocket. I do wear a camera neck lanyard. OBTW make sure your t-shirt and flannel shirt don't clash.