>
> >
> > On a 'trek' away from home to a new to Bob, scenic spot*, he's carrying
a
> > huge SlingShot with D3, 70-200/2,8, big tripod, other lenses, and God
> > knows what all else. Looks like about 50 lbs. :-) I've added my light
> > tripod on shoulder strap.
>
>
> My big tripod with head comes in around 10.5 pounds. My overstuffed
> Canon backpack is about 15 pounds. That's past my limit.
>
Well... Hmmm... Took out the shipping scale and came up with the
following:
1. Camera with walk-around lens, spare battery, closeup set,
ND filters, extra memory, belt bag - 4 lb 6 oz
2. Vivitar/Tokina 75-260mm Telephoto plus belt case - 3 lb 5 oz
3. Macro accessories plus belt case - 1 lb 8 oz
4. Daytime filters plus wallet (backpack item) - 12 oz
5. Pistol grip (backpack item) - 5 oz
6. Ground spike plus 234RL head (backpack item) - 13 oz
7. Soligor 35-140mm plus belt case (occasional) - 2 lb 4 oz
8. Vivitar/Tokina 400mm f/5.6 plus belt case (occasional) -
3 lb 7 oz
9. Monopod plus Versarest (occasional) - 1 lb 2 oz
10. Tripod, right angle bracket, carrying bag (rarely) -
7 lb 4 oz
Ouch!!
Chris
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