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Re: [RC] Riding with a Camera - TypeF \(Jackie Floyd\)

Hi Karen:
 
My pictures are all taken with an Olympus Stylus 400 4 megapixel weather proof model. I've sent it in and had it rebuilt once already because I'm pretty tough on it. It goes with me every endurance ride and that's pretty much the only time I take pictures on rides.
 
I do stop to take my pictures and don't have much luck at all if I'm moving. I carry my camera in the middle pocket of my pommel bag, sometimes wrapped and other times, just loose. It has a tendancy to open the lense cover if you don't strap it down or pack something on top of it! Karen Chaton was also using this camera until recently when she upgraded to a newer Olympus. I know she keeps hers in a sock to keep it protected but handy.
 
I am by no means, a professional, but I do use professional processing software in my graphic arts/magazine business so my photos really come out with a one-two punch. I have a little bit of an advantage over the photos "right ouf the can" if you will.
 
You can view my pics at www.typef.com or www.enduranceguide.com
 
:) Jackie
 
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Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 8:29 AM
Subject: [RC] Riding with a Camera

I know that there are a few of you that ride with your camera and take the most wonderful pictures.  I was wondering what type of camera you use and do you stop to take the picture or do you take them "on the fly"?
 
I ask because a few weeks ago I tried to take some pictures while on a training ride.  Time and time again this fall I have seen the most beautiful 12 point buck  and I wanted to try to get his picture (of course he didn't show up the day I had the camera).  I did manage to get some nice scenery pictures, but my mare seemed to sense that my attention was not on her and she was much spookier then usual.  I was using a digital camera and couldn't figure out the best way to carry it -- around my neck with the neck strap or just shoved in my jacket pocket.  Tried the pocket route first and missed getting a few wildlife shots because I couldn't get the camera out quick enough.  Went to around the neck but the camera bounced around at a trot (or spook) and there was the mental image of hanging myself on an errant tree branch.
 
So what do you all do?  And do you take those wonderful pictures only on training rides or during actual competitions as well?
 
Thanks,
 
Karen in snowy NE Ohio

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