What photo bag are you using?
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Gareth said:
What's in the bag?
Gripped D300s with TC-20eiii and 300 2.8G
70-200 VRII
D700
2 sb700's
35 1.4G
RRS macro Rail and L plate for gripped 300/700 (fit with bracket on, but wasn't on)
Lumiquest LTP (in laptop pocket)
Gitzo 3541LS w/ ballhead attached
Black rapid RS-1 bag attached
more RRS plates, flash gells, hex keys, wireless triggers etcHow many people does it take to lift it? ;-)
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I have to admit that I don't like weraing it for long periods, but it does have good padding and nice adjustable straps, unlike the think tank airport, which is why I bought it.
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spraynpray said:
I'm finding that my lowepro trekker is too shallow for my D90 with grip now. Nobody here has mentioned grips - what bags work with grips?I have been rotating my body when I have the grip attached. With the BlackRapid D-ring attached to the camera it is the same height as width. So adding the grip and moving the D-ring to the grip makes it still fit in rotated.
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bhoveyga said:
I'm using a Safro/Safrotto, not sure of the model, but here's a pic...
Larger pic: http://bhovey.com/Photos/Safro.jpg
I've had a long string of bags going back to the 60's, from surplus gas mask bags to Nikon FB "bayonet" bags, and most recently a Lowepro Magnum. This one's the nicest of the lot. It's similar to a Domke F-804 but less than half the price. It's canvas with a single-clasp closure, and hands-down the most comfortable shoulder strap pad ever. The basic design comes in two sizes ... the main difference between the two besides the size is the smaller one has a top handle that's stitched onto the flap while the larger one has a nicer bail handle that attaches to the shoulder strap rings (which means you can lift it by the handle without fastening the flap).
It carries a body, two lenses, SB-800 and a long list of accessories (see "What's in your camera bag" thread). There's probably still room for another (small) lens and a small laptop (right now I'm carrying an Archos 705, which is a media player with a 7" touchscreen).
I've did a lot of vacillating before settling on this bag. Traditional shoulder bags are all I've ever used and while I did consider backpacks and sling bags, neither one seemed to meet my needs. So I've settled on a two-pronged approach... usually my bag goes with me pretty much everywhere, I either leave it on my shoulder or set it down somewhere close by. But if I am doing an extended shoot where I know I'll be walking around a lot (say an airshow or out in the woods), I'll transfer essential gear to a vest. A good photo vest is probably the ultimate combination of accessibility and comfort, tho the level of protection is not quite up to what you'll get with a bag and that's the only thing that keeps me from using one full-time (well, that and the fact that you look kinda geeky if you wear one everywhere). That said, I've done a little searching around for a vest that has the kind of padding you'd expect to see in a good camera bag. So far all that's turned up are the ones from Vested Interest (http://www.vestedinterest.com). A bit pricey, but definitely on my wish-list... I'd really like to hear from anyone who has one of these vests.
Well, time to sign off... jut got a call saying that UPS dropped a parcel at the front desk. That would be my new D7000 (which I ordered from Adorama on October 31st, in case anyone is wondering how long the body-only queue is).
Hi,
Just got this bag yesterday in blue and it's a keeper.
My best and thanks for the find.
Mike
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Just got the Think Tank Sling-O-Matic 20 for my D90 and D7000...Inside, a D90 with Tamron 28-50 2.8 and a D7000 with Nikkor 50 1.4G. May attach my tripod to the side. Loving this bag so far.
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I have enjoyed this thread it's great to see what bags everyone is using. I have always had a hard time finding the ideal bag for myself, I have a collection of mainly Lowepro bags; I have a backpack, two holster bags, a small shoulder bag and a slingshot. I bought myself a Think tank Urban disguise 40 about a year ago and have been using that lately. I keep most of my gear in the backpack and "feed" my UD40 from there and only carry what I think I'll need but the backpack is in the boot (trunk) of my car so never far away.
I have the 24-120 f4 attached to my camera and also I usually have my 105 VR macro and a set of Kenko extension tubes and a 1.4 TC. I swap the macro with my 14-24 if I know I am going to use it.
I use a mono-pod and always have that, I use it as a walking pole, my tripod is in the car should I need it. In my bag I have a Gorilla pod, which is good for putting an SB800 on or if I need a really low shot it will just about support my camera. I used to carry a pouch of filters, now I only carry a polarising filter and a few spare cards; I also find room for little accessories such as remote, lens pen, Rocket blower, LED torch and a microfibre cloth.
I love the UD40, the strap is comfortable and the bag really gives good protection without looking like a camera bag. I wish I had bought a larger version but they are expensive and I had to draw the line somewhere :-)Posted 2 years ago # -
Gareth said:
That lowepro messenger looks nice. I want a shoulder bag that will hold a d700 with 35 1.4 attached, 2 sb-700's and a westcott collapsible umbrella (maybe a 5 section stand or clamps too), cards, batteries, gells etc.Just to get back to you on the Lowepro Messenger's suitability for a D700. For those of you who own FX bodies, and are thinking of this bag, it's too small. I just field-tested it last night on a real shoot, and the front pocket kept folding over, catching the top of my D7000 body whenever I tried to insert the body, lens-down (see photo, below). The non-zippered pocket really inhibits the bag's ingress.
anjz said:
Just got the Think Tank Sling-O-Matic 20 for my D90 and D7000...Inside, a D90 with Tamron 28-50 2.8 and a D7000 with Nikkor 50 1.4G. May attach my tripod to the side. Loving this bag so far.Nice bag, Anjz! I like that one! I'm going to be a two-body shooter too! Sure saves a lot of time. Same ones . . . a D90 and a D7000.
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Lowepro Messenger Mini-Review:
Lowepro Messenger Exchange $39 USD (photo by manufacturer). Available in black, gray, and blue.
The Lowepro Messenger sports a bright green nylon interior for better visibility to what's inside. It's the perfect bag for taking a single DX-body and two lenses; though, it's probably too small for an FX body.
I was specifically looking for a bag with NO top-zipper closure (zippers are often difficult to open/close with one hand). While this bag has no zipper-top, unfortunately, the Messenger's only closure is a pair of plastic snap clips. It requires two hands, and several seconds to close each one. A large Velcro surface would've made opening and closing the bag instantaneous.
Here, I've got a Nikon D7000 with an AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, with a 77mm Nikon thin polarizer, and a wide-angle B+W metal lens shade attached. An included Velcro divider makes for a nice lens pocket: here, I've got an AF 105mm f/2.0D DC-Nikkor neatly stowed. Be warned, however, this bag offers virtually ZERO protection of your gear against shock--there's no padding.
Here's the ingress problem I mentioned earlier, circled in red. This non-zippered pocket continuously catches on the D7000's command dial. An incessant and incredibly annoying problem.
The bag's only zippered closure is this handy pocket--perfect for holding a pack of lens tissue and fluid.To summarize, it's "almost" the perfect casual-use bag. The ingress problem needs to be fixed, however. I'll need to cut a recess in that pocket, and have it seamed back up. And, the Velcro closure modification I mentioned earlier, if I ever get around to it, would greatly increase the bag's speed and utility. Overall, I'm extremely happy with this bag. Like I said, it's the perfect, "I want to bring a camera and one other lens" bag. It has no padding, which I like for this kind of bag, because it's pliant and not bulky at all. Plus, it looks good!
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thanks for that. it does look too small.
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Lowepro Micro Trekker 200.
I used this for few years on my D70s 70-300VR, 18-70, SB800, filters, Giotto Rocket Blower, spare batteries and memory cards. Now that I got the D7000 + 18-105VR I need to look for a better solution.
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Just ordered the Think Tank Retrospective 30. Will see how it works with all and assorted cameras and lenses.
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I'm using the kata 3N1-22... it can hold my D7000 + lens, a flash, a netbook, 3 lens, my yashica electro 35 and other things. Never regret my purchase.
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I've been meaning to send my Electro to Mark Hama for a CLA. Thanks for reminding me :^)
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JorPet - please share Your impressions once You get the retrospective, was thinking about getting it too
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Domke J3B
Best bag ever. Holds a full-frame body + three 'G' primes. MSRP: $215
I tried out camera bags at Samy's Camera the other day for about four hours until I settled on the Domke J3B (black). It holds a full-frame Nikon D3s with an AF-S 50mm f/1.4G (or larger) mounted in its main compartment. I tossed all the internal dividers, and use the main compartment as a large cavity in which to "dump" my D3s into quickly. I bought this bag specifically for rapid ingress/egress. Two padded side pockets hold an AF-S 24mm f/1.4G, and an AF-S 85mm f/1.4G, even with their hoods mounted-forward.
Bag's best feature: Velcro.
Both the side pockets, and the main compartment open and close instantly, via large Velcro hook-and-loop fastener strips. Additional press-to-release (one-finger), snap-buckles secure the side pockets, if desired. A metal quick-clip secures the main compartment, if desired.
The bag is super-compact--I sling it over my shoulder, around my back, like a messenger bag. Or, I can swing it to the front to work from it for a moment, then swing it back, out of the way. The excellent, Domke rubberized strap continues completely around the bag, in trademark Domke fashion. The interior pouch handily stows an SB-800 and an SC-29. Best camera bag I ever owned. Never really thought of myself as a Domke-bag kinda guy . . . until now. It's the Velcro.
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I'm using a Think Tank Urban Disguise 50 for my daily carry. It holds my Nikon D7K + Micro-Nikkor 60/2.8 & laptop. I don't carry extra lenses/flash unless I have to. I'm very satisfied with it.
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kata 3n1 20, good quality, comfortable and sling capability gives it ease of use.
holds D7000 and enough lenses for whatever I plan to do that day.
Of course I do not carry all the equipment I have, just enough to complete whatever I plan to do [plus I always carry a micro], this keeps the weight, and size of bag needed down.
have not had a problem carring it on board, nice, recommended.
I think the 22 allows you to carry a notebook/small laptop, maybe spleen could advise on this feature.
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bags that I use
Tamrac Velocity 8x
Tamrac Cyberpack 6
LowePro DryZone RoverWell I mainly use a Tamrac Velocity 8x, pretty handy, I just have to pick an choose what I really need. This keeps the weight down as well, every so often I wish it would carry more but I am sure my back wouldn't.
At one point I knew I was going to be in bad weather and wanted something totally water proof so I picked up a LowePro DryZone Rover. I really liked the fact that its water proof (it will float with a camera inside) plus it had a drinking system included, I replaced the drinking system with a camelpack sytle water bladder because that is what I got used to a long time ago, but the hole for the tube is there plus the pouch it sits in. I will say the zipper on this bag is a pain but its also the reason its water proof so I can't complain too much.
I then got a Tamrac CyberPack 6 to hold most of my camera gear and laptop so if I need to grab everything in a hurry it was mainly there, then once I get there can move what I need to my Tamrac Velocity. I have used this a few times instead of my Velocity, I can say after a while fully loaded it gets heavy but the straps are nicely padded so I don't feel it too bad, I think fully loaded I had around 34 lbs inside.
I also got this for airline travel so I had it all with me, if I remove everything from the pockets I can fit this in an regional jet overhead bin (I fly Continental incase it matters but I had to move all my memory cards, battery packs, filters, ect..ect to my other carry on bag but I knew it was going to happen so planned for it). I sometimes wish I might have gotten the Cyberpack 8 but doubt I would have been able to use it on regional jets. On one of my regoinal flights I had to put the bag under the seat infront of me because all the overhead bins were taken. Needless to say the 8 might not have fit and the 6 was a really tight fit.
I might end up getting a couple of pelican cases to travel in a car with (one might be airline size just for kicks). I love the durability and would have a little more flexablity with gear that won't fit inside a bag (things like light stands).
I like all my bags for there different purposes so I can't complain. So long as its durable for your purpose and its what you need to get the job done (and not get in the way), its the bag for you.
.... I like the tread, gives someone looking for a bag an idea of what will work for them.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Case logic SLR sling
Big enough for my d7000 with 70-300 and 18-55. I should be able to stuff in a prime lens and a small flash when I get them.
Great walking around bag, very comfortable and easy to access to the camera
Two cons:
-The zipper to the main compartment sticks wen trying to get around the corners
-You have to remove the lens hood on the 70-300 or it catches on the suspension system (or you have to be very careful removing)But for $45 I'm very happy and won't feel like I wasted money if I want to upgrade to a more serious bag.
PS..I clipped off the ugly case logic logo on the back
PPS..a nice feature (probably not intentional by case logic) is that the you can fold the sling straps into each other pretty nicely and hold them together with a caribeener so they don't flop around and get caught on stuff when carrying by the handle
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@casperwb: Thanks for the advice, I guess Kata will be my next bag :)
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Looking for a fitted case for when going to the beach or other outings where I wont need a bag of stuff..
Anyone have any experience with the op-tech or lens coat neoprene cases?
Do you think they would be more water and sand resistant than one of the old fashioned leather ever ready type of cases?
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Picked up a Lowepro Classified 160AW three weeks ago, and really enjoy using it. So much easier to pull my gear out on the fly than with the backpack that I've been using the last few years. It's nice to have two bags, as each one can be used for different types of shooting. Best part is that all my lenses can fit in it, unlike my backpack, but it starts to get a little heavy if I do.
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