Looking for recomendations on a good "Back-Pack Style" camera bag and a good side bag.
Also,..what are your thoughts about putting a DLSR and lenses through airport scanners? Any problems? Thanks to everyone.
Recomendations on a good "Back-Pack Style" camera bag and a good side bag.
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Posted 3 years ago #
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I have a Lowepro Trekker which seems good so far, but it all depends on how much gear you tote I reckon.
Can't help on the other Q, but am interested in the answer too.
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I recommend the Tamrac Adventure series.
http://www.tamrac.com/f_adventurebackpacks.htm
I have the Adventure 7, and I couldn't be happier with it's performance.
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first post :)
Don't worry about passing digital cameras through xray machines. Haven't had any problems with a D90 nor D200. (interesting to look at bodies and lenses via xray teehee) Film might be an issue tho.
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Zhinsara- Welcome to the forum! Actually, about 2 weeks ago to my trip to D.C. I had to check in my gear where ever i was going and i had a chance to see my D3 with a 14-24 and my D90 with a 24-70 on the X-ray machine. I was able to see all the lens elements.
Berry- I would also suggest Lowepros Trekker. I have the Comput trekker that holds a laptop but, I love that bag. Also, a good side bag id suggest is some of the lowepro Nova bags.
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Lowepro computrekker plus AW. It is a huge bag though. i have been able to use it as a carry on for every trip except 1, where they weighed it and it checked in at 30lbs.
For a side bag, I actually use a thinktank belly dancer and skin set but sling it across my chest to act as a sidebag.
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I've had a Kata DR-467 for two years now and I like that one. I think I'll get the DR-467I-BB when I replace it.
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zhinsara said:
first post :)Don't worry about passing digital cameras through xray machines. Haven't had any problems with a D90 nor D200. (interesting to look at bodies and lenses via xray teehee) Film might be an issue tho.
Here is the official announcement from the TSA
"Here's what TSA has to say:
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Carry Your Film...Do Not Check It
Equipment used for screening checked baggage will damage your undeveloped film. Therefore you should place all film in your carry-on baggage. You may ask for a hand inspection of all film and cameras with film at the passenger checkpoint. Click on the following link for more information on Film. "
in my experience, nothing has happened to my (undeveloped) film both in my carry on and in my suitcase. I recenently checked a bag through with 3 finished rolls, and developed it this last week and everything looks fine. I guess I'll have to wait and see if the unshot roll stays ok, but I assume it will.
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Regulator75 said:
I recommend the Tamrac Adventure series.http://www.tamrac.com/f_adventurebackpacks.htm
I have the Adventure 7, and I couldn't be happier with it's performance.
wow I hadn't checked these out before, they are priced really well!
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I made two posts in this thread and they both dissapeared, that's weird. Let me try again
zhinsara said:
first post :)Don't worry about passing digital cameras through xray machines. Haven't had any problems with a D90 nor D200. (interesting to look at bodies and lenses via xray teehee) Film might be an issue tho.
I've yet to have an issue with bringing my film through as a carry on or in my checked bag. I recently developed two rolls that went through checked baggage and they came out better than fine (although I don't think the xray improved the film, my fine shootin' is to blame for that). However take that with a grain of salt as the TSA says it is much worse for film to go through the checked bag xray screening than the carry on xrays. To note though, my film was iso 100, so that might have something to do with it.
I know the airport security guys always tell me if I have anything 800 or above to let them know and they'll skip the x-ray.
second post was thanking Regulator for the tamrac backpack link, I really like those, and they seem well priced! the adventure 9 is one fine looking bag.
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Take a look at the NG5162; medium sized Official National Geographic explorer backpack. There is also a large size. They go for about 120-200 USD online. That is what I'm using now and its amazing. Its weatherproof but not waterproof since the zippers are not waterproof.
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I have a KATA HB 205 and like very much. KATA bags are very well made and should last many years
Pete
Posted 3 years ago # -
Everybody I know that uses ThinkTank gear loves it. Personally, I only ever use a camera backpack when I'm lugging gear to a club downtown and need to keep my hands free to carry tripods\lightstands. For that I use this low cost Cannon (Gasp!) backpack.
Aside from the brand, it gets the job done just fine, and doesn't cost appreciably more than an ordinary backpack.
For shoots out in the field, I'd much rather have a ThinkTank speed demon, or anything that's not... you know... on my back where I can't get to it.
For Air travel, I just jam my backpack into a cheap roller bag.
I'll spend money on some nice bags one day. But not before I finish buying lenses and lighting, and a decent tripod. The good news is that I'm almost where I need to be on lenses. The bad news is that my studio lighting kit still needs a LOT of building out.
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I've been very happy with my Mountainsmith Parallax. I mainly use it for hiking, and not airport travel so I'm not sure how it measures up as a carry-on, in case that's a consideration.
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Tamrac...
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I've recently bought a Lowepro Slingshot, and I'm impressed. A good compromise between the comfort of a backpack and the convenience of shoulder bag.
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Have a slingshot too for lighter days
Pete
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You should check out the Kata 3N1, its a side/sling style bag and i've had mine for a couple years now. It's been really great for me.
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I recently purchased the Lowepro Vertex 300 AW. I needed a larger bag than what I had and wanted a backpack style so that I could carry all my camera gear and laptop to school and ride my motorcycle ($5 a day to park the Jeep, motorcycle free). Having been in the Army for several years and thus have worn many different packs, the Vertex is one of the most comfortable I have worn. It even has a tripod hook that you can mount several different places. The fact that it is all waether is just an added bonus.
Happy shooting!Posted 3 years ago # -
Can't offer much advice on the backpack (I prefer the Lowepro Stealth Reporter.) As for airport x-ray, my cameras pass though these things about 50 times a year and I've never had an issue. On a side note however, some scanners have difficulty seeing though pro lenses (70-200 in particular) so expect a visual inspection of your gear at some airports, especially those in Europe.
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I have a "Lowepro" backpack which loads from the side. It contains all my essential gear, 2 cameras, 4 or 5 lenses, spare batteries, a gorilla mini tripod, a speedlite, cards, chargers and of course my laptop and cables.
There are a few backpacks that are waterproof and it will depend on your budget, but if you can afford it, spring for one, a few extra dollars can save you having to repurchase all your gear.
I have a "Loveps" side bag which was given me when I bought my camera. It only holds minimal equipment, but has a pull-out rain cover which I'm pretty sure will withstand a good soaking.
As for x-rays, no problem at all. My backpack goes with me on the plane and it fits very easily into most luggage bins.
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I second the dr-467. i use it when traveling to and from school, as a carry on airplanes, and for photo trips. it carries your laptop, camera, and at least a couple lenses. its a great bag.
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One thing I love about the DR-467 is that the laptop compartment is the perfect size for a collapsed 42" round reflector. The update fixes the main complaint I have with it—it adds a tripod holder. I've traveled with it, too, and I like the insertrolley strap that lets you slip it onto an extended luggage handle (or their trolley, which I haven't tried). Oh yeah, and I really like how low-profile it is. It doesn't look like a camera bag (until you pull your camera out of it, of course).
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jonnyapple said:
I've had a Kata DR-467 for two years now and I like that one. I think I'll get the DR-467I-BB when I replace it.I just picked this up today (well placed an order for it), I thought about getting the 467i, but the normal one came with a free Manfrotto 790B Modo Monopod right now, and since I have been wanting one for when I shoot events for the school paper, that worked out perfectly.
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