Carrying a tripod and a case?

i'm studying photography and product design for a level, i find that carrying a tripod and a hard metal carry case (see link below) is quite overwhelming.





i plan to make a case with an extendable tripod inside, is there a target market for this? does anyone on here think they would benefit a tripod and case combined?





http://www.casesbypelican.com/1450-138_3鈥?/a>Carrying a tripod and a case?
Do a survey...it sounds like a good idea but for me to buy it would depend on the design's efficiency, functionality, weight and value.





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Why? Why would you need a heavy duty case for a tripod as well as camera gear?





The link you give is for a Pelican, it is plastic and lightweight, not metal and heavy. The only time people use Pelican style photographic cases is when their equipment is a real risk of damage from the environment. I own two and can't remember that last time I needed to use them.





No, I don't think that you will have a market.
Very few people actually lug around hard cases on shoots. Photographers tend to carry light whenever possible. Things of this nature are usually left in the nearest ';station'; like a studio, hotel room, or car while what is actually needed on-location is carried by other means.





In my opinion, such a device would be impractical since the alternatives available, many of which are mentioned above, would serve better in pretty much every way. I would not be interested and I cannot think of anyone who would benefit from your proposed product.
I take it the case and tripod are one as in open up the case and raise the tripod.


If that is the case ( no pun intended) then somebody would have come up with it.


as with the earlier answer if it was needed then a camera clamp support screwed on to the handle of the up right came bag/trolley would do the trick.


most photographers very rarely take the whole contents of one of those rolling cases with them.
Hmmm . . . I think you're maybe heading towards something like a rolling suitcase with a pull-up handle? Make it small enough to go on a plane as hand luggage, strong enough to jump on, like a Pelli case and incorporate a couple of velcro ribbons to hold a tripod in place inside it. If you could have shoulder-straps like a rucksack so it could be carried hands free I think that would be a plus, maybe have the shoulder straps detachable with a zip pocket on the outside to stow them in. Best of luck with your design. Mark me down for 2% of sales for the suggestions!
Collapsible tripods with polyclotch carrying cases are already available in the market. You must be carrying one of those heavy-duty tripods. If you have a design in which you are able to collapse it, I am sure, serious photographers would be interested in such a product. Ofcourse everything will depend on the pricing and the design
I don't think it is feasible,and it would be to cumbersome to use.
Your hard metal case should have a shoulder strap, if not or of it can not be fitted with one, then think about a padded shoulder bag, or a body waistcoat with camera lens pockets.





As for your tripod there are any number of solutions the one I personally use is to go to an army and navy store and buy a webbing belt, with a clip on poncho holder, this can be held on the belt by one or more clips, remove the poncho, and roll the poncho holder around the tripod, then clip it on to the belt simple really, and cheap, but you need to remove the holder when you get in a car, but most belts will also take a second holder for another poncho, which is a great soft seat that can be sat on when you stop walking for any length of time, alternatively get a bag made for your tripod and get it made with a shoulder strap, as well. or simply get a strap made, that goes round the closed tripod, in rwo places, top and bottom, and tightens and then loops over shoulder......PS keep the poncho it makes a great hide and is capable of being made into a one man tent/bivouac, and a coat as well, very ingenious these army things, and it can be a lifesaver......
Probably not, as it is only the inside that will need to be redesigned


and carrying a case around is more cumbersome than a rucksack.


I wouldnt like to carry a case when walking over Dartmoor etc.





Most quality tripods come with a backpack type bag anyway.