Originally posted by christiandre i'm 44, I am in good physical condition, but it can be very tough and finaly find uncomfortable or painful the exercise, instead of fulfilling...
maybe a camera vest carrier ?
As derekkite knows I will be 77 on my birthday next month and the shape ... well? but will happily walk more than few kilometers with my DA560mm and 3 Series Gitzo tripod over my shoulder AND with another K3 and an FA*400mm for the short stuff. For me It is not about being able to "snap shoot" wildlife, walking and stalking has never worked for me, and I speak from some experience, it is about knowing where to go and then hanging out for the rest of the day with the equipment to get the job done well. Also "hanging out" is also an excellent opportunity for the more senior of us to rest up for the trip back out. I will probably swap my FA*400mm F5.6 for the new DFA 150-450 next fall as it would also be a good "boat" lens on a SOLID monopod.