General Cycling Discussion - Carrying a camera on rides : do you do it ? whish to do it ? or else ?

There's always something beautiful or awkward to be seen on long rides. Just saw a video where a local cyclist ran against 2 large female moose on a country road cyclepath. Anyone here carry a digital camera on rides in their back jersey pocket ? I'm thinking of bringing along my Canon G11 for quality pics next ride. I think phone camera just won't cut it.

Canon Powershot A720 accompanies me every now and then, especially if I'll be riding out in the country.

A good point and shoot camera in open top bag, used like a holster, velcroed to the stem is very handy (use the lanyard!). The easier it is to use the better the shots. I take most of my shots while rolling. Every time I don't use the camera I see deer. Never with the camera.

I'd be concerned about moisture in a jersey pocket and putting the camera in a ziplock would make it inconvenient to take quick pictures. On bike rides I keep a little camera pouch attached to my handlebars where the camera is easy to reach but still protected a little from bumps and moisture.

I've been recording my routes and pictures on bike rides, hikes, etc. for some time here:
http://www.everytrail.com/my_trips.php?user_id=1853

I find my G-10 is a little large, I take along my S-95 but I wish it had a longer lens.

I have a $5 check out lane digital I carry, but I won't post any of the shots.
I thought they were fine, but every one here is a photo god and, well, no
more pictures from me.

I have a high end DSLR, but I won't take it on the bike.

I'd be concerned about moisture in a jersey pocket and putting the camera in a ziplock would make it inconvenient to take quick pictures.

I keep the Powershot in a ziplock in a jersey pocket, and you are right, it does make it a little inconvenient for a quick shot. I sweat a lot on the bike, and I don't want an extra bag attached to the bike, therefore the ziplock works OK for me. I keep everything in ziplocks, ID, money, cell phone, and camera, when I carry it. That also affords some protection from an unexpected rain.

$50 kodiak digital in my pocket, and I would be glad to have any photo god accompany to take quality photos of my adventures. Until then I will just use auto focus :)

I just carry my cellphone(android 3.2 MP) and snap
away if I see something interesting, some phones
go up to 8MP now.

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If I had a camera I would. I just use my cell phone's camera at the moment.

As for moisture, I haven't had a problem, sometimes the surface of the phone is slightly damp, but nothing that could penetrate it. I should definitely remember to ziplock things in the rain though...

When touring I normally keep a small digital in a small bag that fits on top of the top tube, so I have easy access. Sometime I carry a SLR or Mamiya 1000s in a trunk bag, but not for touring.

For moisture, my digital point and shoot is waterproof to 35 feet.

Cannon 1300 IS in a Topeak cell phone carrier attached to the stem.

Have a decent Sony Point and shoot and it is with me on most rides. Carry it in the back pocket and it is easy enough to reach in and take a pic. I have tried modifying a Lamp fiitting to mount on the bars but any videos are rather shaky and all you can take on pics is where the camera is pointing.

My phone camera is better than nothing and my canon A620 is a bit big and maybe too delicate for everyday carry.
I think a tough, water-resistant style compact camera (http://www.tough-camera-store.com/tough_camera_list.html) is best for bicycle carry. The quality is generally good enough and you dont need to worry about them.

When I carry my G10 it is usually in a handlebar bag. It is quick enough to access it if I want to take a shot.