My Kayak rig setup for the camera
p.1 #1My Kayak rig setup for the camera
I feel this is the right place to post as this will mainly be used for wildlife photos and videos. I got my Kayak all worked out today how I want my camera rig setup. This should work out great.
This is a ReelYaks Kayak here is the link https://reelyaks.myshopify.com/?ref=rob_lavoie
This kayak is a 2 piece design to make it a bit more portable. It also has a pedal drive which I will not use during using the camera gear.
Any questions feel free to ask
This is a ReelYaks Kayak here is the link https://reelyaks.myshopify.com/?ref=rob_lavoie
This kayak is a 2 piece design to make it a bit more portable. It also has a pedal drive which I will not use during using the camera gear.
Any questions feel free to ask
Apr 08, 2026 at 04:45 PM
p.1 #2My Kayak rig setup for the camera
Looks great and should work fine. I mount my big lens on a gimble tripod combo very similar to your layout and then have a second body with a good zoom in case something pops up close and I need a quick response. Enjoy.
Apr 08, 2026 at 04:51 PM
p.1 #3My Kayak rig setup for the camera
very interesting, Rob. Are all the great shots taken by the dog 
?
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p.1 #4My Kayak rig setup for the camera
What an interesting setup! Do you ever use this setup or parts of it on land? Do you use camouflage on the kayak?
Apr 09, 2026 at 12:37 AM
p.1 #5My Kayak rig setup for the camera
Really nice setup! I might get one of these SOT-kayaks in the future too.
Apr 09, 2026 at 01:43 AM
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csdog08 wrote:
Looks great and should work fine. I mount my big lens on a gimble tripod combo very similar to your layout and then have a second body with a good zoom in case something pops up close and I need a quick response. Enjoy.
Thanks, this lens is a zoom. It is the 100-300mm and most likely I will use it on the kayak with the 2x. So giving me a 200-600mm which is a decent range.
Looks great and should work fine. I mount my big lens on a gimble tripod combo very similar to your layout and then have a second body with a good zoom in case something pops up close and I need a quick response. Enjoy.
Thanks, this lens is a zoom. It is the 100-300mm and most likely I will use it on the kayak with the 2x. So giving me a 200-600mm which is a decent range.
Apr 09, 2026 at 03:14 AM
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kdacharya wrote:
very interesting, Rob. Are all the great shots taken by the dog? That is my secret and I am not telling
very interesting, Rob. Are all the great shots taken by the dog
? That is my secret and I am not telling Apr 09, 2026 at 03:14 AM
p.1 #8My Kayak rig setup for the camera
RobAmy wrote:
?That is my secret and I am not telling
KD
Kenzie is the director
kdacharya wrote
very interesting, Rob. Are all the great shots taken by the dog?KD
Kenzie is the directorApr 09, 2026 at 03:18 AM
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NaturEye wrote:
What an interesting setup! Do you ever use this setup or parts of it on land? Do you use camouflage on the kayak?
I never have used camo on the kayak, it would be pretty hard for something not to see this coming even with camo. If you are asking about the part of the camera gear on land then yes, I use the setup all the time, geared more for video in the pictures. As far as the kayak I never used it on land for shooting.
What an interesting setup! Do you ever use this setup or parts of it on land? Do you use camouflage on the kayak?
I never have used camo on the kayak, it would be pretty hard for something not to see this coming even with camo. If you are asking about the part of the camera gear on land then yes, I use the setup all the time, geared more for video in the pictures. As far as the kayak I never used it on land for shooting.
Apr 09, 2026 at 03:18 AM
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rolsen wrote:
Really nice setup! I might get one of these SOT-kayaks in the future too.
Thanks, I like the sit on top as I take my dogs so that is much easier with them.
Really nice setup! I might get one of these SOT-kayaks in the future too.
Thanks, I like the sit on top as I take my dogs so that is much easier with them.
Apr 09, 2026 at 03:20 AM
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p.1 #11My Kayak rig setup for the camera
Looking forward to the photos you and your dog take Rob. Do you strap or tie down the legs of your tripod?
Morris
Morris
Apr 09, 2026 at 05:40 AM
p.1 #12My Kayak rig setup for the camera
morris wrote:
Looking forward to the photos you and your dog take Rob. Do you strap or tie down the legs of your tripod?
Morris
Hi Morris, I do not strap it down. It is hard to see in the picture but the tripod is kinda wedged. Sure if it flips then big trouble anyway. This is a very wide kayak, I can stand up in it. So chances of it flipping would be very rare.
Looking forward to the photos you and your dog take Rob. Do you strap or tie down the legs of your tripod?
Morris
Hi Morris, I do not strap it down. It is hard to see in the picture but the tripod is kinda wedged. Sure if it flips then big trouble anyway. This is a very wide kayak, I can stand up in it. So chances of it flipping would be very rare.
Apr 09, 2026 at 11:01 AM
p.1 #13My Kayak rig setup for the camera
What an ingenious setup!! Inspiring!!
Apr 09, 2026 at 11:46 AM
p.1 #14My Kayak rig setup for the camera
RobAmy wrote:
MorrisHi Morris, I do not strap it down. It is hard to see in the picture but the tripod is kinda wedged. Sure if it flips then big trouble anyway. This is a very wide kayak, I can stand up in it. So chances of it flipping would be very rare.
You mean you don't want to role with your camera? But why? :-}
My concern is rocking quickly or being bunked. I've had cameras take a swim and it's not fun to watch yet I've been lucky and never had water damage.
Morris
morris wrote
Looking forward to the photos you and your dog take Rob. Do you strap or tie down the legs of your tripod?Morris
You mean you don't want to role with your camera? But why? :-}
My concern is rocking quickly or being bunked. I've had cameras take a swim and it's not fun to watch yet I've been lucky and never had water damage.
Morris
Apr 09, 2026 at 02:48 PM
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Rob, I find the 9'6" model interesting and my thought is to Velcro a skimmer pod with a gimbal head on the square black hatch where your tripod presently sits.
Please tell me exactly which model you purchased as the 9'6" does not have that flat hatch.
Thanks
Please tell me exactly which model you purchased as the 9'6" does not have that flat hatch.
Thanks
Apr 09, 2026 at 02:56 PM
p.1 #16My Kayak rig setup for the camera
Dragonfire wrote:
Rob, I find the 9'6" model interesting and my thought is to Velcro a skimmer pod with a gimbal head on the square black hatch where your tripod presently sits.
Please tell me exactly which model you purchased as the 9'6" does not have that flat hatch.
Thanks
The model I have is the 10.8ft Rapido Modular Fin Drive Pedal. I personally bought this one because it had the biggest front bow area for my dog.
Rob, I find the 9'6" model interesting and my thought is to Velcro a skimmer pod with a gimbal head on the square black hatch where your tripod presently sits.
Please tell me exactly which model you purchased as the 9'6" does not have that flat hatch.
Thanks
The model I have is the 10.8ft Rapido Modular Fin Drive Pedal. I personally bought this one because it had the biggest front bow area for my dog.
Apr 09, 2026 at 03:06 PM
p.1 #17My Kayak rig setup for the camera
I'm only commenting because I love seeing a nice setup like you have there. Just out of curiosity; strap down the tripod or not?
Greg
Greg
Apr 09, 2026 at 03:32 PM
p.1 #18My Kayak rig setup for the camera
Great looking setup, look forward to seeing some of your images taken from this setup.
Apr 09, 2026 at 05:18 PM
p.1 #19My Kayak rig setup for the camera
Great interesting set setup with allot of thought, Good luck I'm sure you get some great photos in the process.
Chris S
Chris S
Apr 09, 2026 at 10:39 PM
p.1 #20My Kayak rig setup for the camera
gregfountain wrote:
I'm only commenting because I love seeing a nice setup like you have there. Just out of curiosity; strap down the tripod or not?
Greg
Thanks Greg, I personally do not strap down the tripod. It is tough to see in the shots but the tripod wedges a bit. the center legs is lower into the peddle well and the other 2 legs against the molded kayak. I am not against doing it just do not see the need. I usually only paddle flat water. The kayak is super wide and I can stand in it. That said if I wanted to then there are to track rails on either side which I think I could use.
I'm only commenting because I love seeing a nice setup like you have there. Just out of curiosity; strap down the tripod or not?
Greg
Thanks Greg, I personally do not strap down the tripod. It is tough to see in the shots but the tripod wedges a bit. the center legs is lower into the peddle well and the other 2 legs against the molded kayak. I am not against doing it just do not see the need. I usually only paddle flat water. The kayak is super wide and I can stand in it. That said if I wanted to then there are to track rails on either side which I think I could use.
Apr 10, 2026 at 02:37 AM