Bigma, how do you carry your's?

[WhiskyBottle]

Use a packpac from the likes of Lowepro when you're traveling around. If you slip on rough ground the camera will survive, if you've got the camera in hand it won't.

PS. I have been known to strap a vintage Parker-Knoll to the back of my Lowepro but a gardeners kneeling pad makes more sence

[1957split]

Thanks for some great idea's

I'll keep reading through till i've digested it all

Off to fit my bigma strap now [previous owner didn't, still in bag]

Thanks
Brian

P.S. it's not raining here yet

[Zoundz]

Same as all the above really - depending on my mood and where I am! Thoguh lately I have a new favourite method! I managed to buy a thick bottle belt - and it fits the monopod in nicely so it comes to eyelevel It takes all the weight off my arms - and my waist can take a lot of weight *blush* So yeah, that's my new favourite way - works brilliantly!

xx

[PeterD]

I have owned a Bigma for about a year and have tried numerous ways of transporting it.
My favourite is to carry the lens across my body with the lens barrel resting on the forearm at the elbow. The camera strap I use is the heavy duty stretchy strap bought from Jessops (their own brand). This strap is strong enough to take the weight of the camera and lens (on the rare occasions that it needs to). This carrying method allows me to quickly get into a shooting position as and when the opportunities present themselves.
A word of caution about trying to carry the lens on a tripod. I did this for about two months and yes, it worked great but (there is always a but) I accidentally mispositioned the tripod when setting up on one occasion and the camera lens struck a wooden post and damaged the lens. It's still away on repair in Japan. I am not saying you shouldn't carry it this way but am giving a friendly warning to be careful.
Peter

[Jethro Tull]

Get yourself an 86mm Metal Hood for the Bigma, better than the plastic petal shaped original and also offers better protection to your lens. Another point is the Bigma plastic hood is £40+ to replace metal one's can be found on Ebay for approx £15.00 and don't drop off as easy.
Cheers
Brian

[NickCantle]

Not to mention an 86mm filter I got mine for £13.00 but that was a while ago.

[Deer Hunter]

Not so much how to carry a Bigma - but regarding a seat. Forget the seat, Kneeling Pad or whatever. An old pair of Waterproof Trousers with the legs cut off, making them into a pair of shorts keeps the old B....m dry. Takes up no room in the camera bag or pocket. Been using mine for years.

[1957split]

Cheers all

[Badllarma]

I've a 120-400mm Sigma that lives in my AW 200 backpack but when in use I use both the camera strap and the one on the lens and have them over my shoulder.
Note one has to be longer than the other but it's worth hanging the camera up until you get them both the same length (when on your shoulder).

That way the weight is taken by both straps equally and so less stress on the kit.