Team Photogenic had me out in the early-AM darkness in preparation for the 24th Annual Jingle Bell Run to Benefit the Arthritis Foundation. It was a balmy 29 degrees and I was wearing a pair of long-johns, fleece pants, rain pants, a turtle neck, zipped hoodie, puffy down jacket and insulated snowboarding jacket with gloves, a neck warmer and hat. I was like the Michelin tire man and still a bit cold.
And after holding my Nikon D700 with battery grip and 70mm-200mm f/2.8 VR to my face for about an hour and 30 minutes, my arms and wrists were useless. My back took 3 days to recover. I now own a Manfrotto monopod with with custom bracket for switching between landscape and portrait orientation. I shall not bear the 6.5 pounds anymore. Check out my rig and why it’s great no matter what you’re shooting here.
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