CYCLE, CAMERA ON There are many opinions as to which is the best plan of carrying a camera on a cycle, much depending upon the size of camera and amount of apparatus it is desired to carry. Many of the pocket and folding cameras need not be considered, as they go into the pocket and do not inconvenience the rider in any way ; but it is advisable to carry them in an inner pocket rather than an outside one, chiefly to protect them from road dust. A favourite method of carrying larger and unpocketable cameras is to strap them firmly to the middle of the back of the rider ; very broad shoulder-straps will be found less tiring than narrow ones. If the camera is not held firmly it may work round under the arm, and cause considerable incon venience when riding, and possibly an accident when dismounting or turning a corner. Com mercial carriers are made to fix either in front of the handle bars or behind the saddle. Pront
carriers are to be preferred, as the camera is then always in sight ; if placed behind the rider, it is apt to be forgotten when dismounting, and the rider may be thrown. Cameras when carried on a cycle should always be wrapped in a water proof focusing cloth or other covering, or be enclosed in a proper bag or case, in order to protect them from road dust, which otherwise will cause pinholes on the negative, and possibly interfere with the working of the shutter and plate - changing mechanism. Tripods may be strapped to the handle-bar, on the fork of the machine, etc. ; some individuals prefer to strap them under the flap of the case, which rests on the front carrier, and attach the projecting ends to the handle-bars.