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04/12/2005 07:39:10 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by deapee:
I have a quantaray shoulder bag -- it's got enough room and is weather proof...I want a backpack though for riding my motorcycle and if i go on a longer trip...but would still use the bag around here just when I wasn't hiking. |
Well, after getting the lowerpro mini trekker AW -- I don't use my shoulder bag anymore. The backpack is just so convenient.
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04/12/2005 08:07:52 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by Jason:
For outings, I use a Lumbar Pack aka: Fanny Pack.
When not at an outing, all my gear is stored in a Tamrac 614. |
That lumber pack seems really great... if i had known. :)
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04/12/2005 08:08:42 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by alanbataar:
I'm sort of surprised that nobody has yet mentioned the Adorama Slinger bag:
//www.adorama.com/GBSLBK.html?searchinfo=slinger%20bag&item_no=3
It is a fairly basic bag, and is pretty small. I have a number of rather large-diameter lenses,(the Sigma 12-24 being the portliest of them all) and it will carry any two of them, and carry the body with a small lens attached to the body, with room for some small stuff in the middle -- stuff like extension tubes or a leatherman tool.
The stow-able belt is a really nice feature that I use when the single shoulder strap gets tiring. I'm not exactly small around the middle, and the belt is long enough, which I hadn't thought of prior to purchase.
The biggest attractions for me -- it's highly functional, it doesn't scream "camera gear", and it's cheap.
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The adorama bag seems nice too... i especially like the ideia that the have it in camouflage.. i love camouflave things...
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04/12/2005 08:30:02 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by Discraft:
WHat do you use the back pack or the shoulder bags, advantages and disadvantages on each other? i have a Computrekker for lowepro and i think it's too big, its more like a travel bag and i wanted to buy another bag but don't know which is best.
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I've used both, and nothing is great. DSLRs with long lenses are heavy and not all that comfy to carry. Shoulder bags -I use a Stealth 200 AW, like Spazmo's, occasionally, for transporting a single camera one or two lenses, normal and wide zoom. It's a safe and convenient way to carry little equipment over short distances in any kind of weather. The downside is that the one-sided pull of a loaded shoulder bag will put considerable strain on the neck and back, if you're walking further than planned, which happens to me frequently.
If you're carrying weight, backpacks are the most comfortable way to do it with. The weight is distributed evenly over both shoulders, back and hips. Many photo backpacks are too big, awquard and ill-fitting for my liking. Some packs have straps wide and thick enough to pull a dead elephant out of a bog. There is no way these will fit anyone properly. After trying just about every pack under the sun, I found two packs which fit very comfortably and appeared to be designed for the kind of equipment I tend to carry and travel with.
My first choice was LoewePro's Computrekker. It's extremely light, well constructed, snug, but a little shallow (depth occupied by laptop compartment), but, man, it feels sweet and so balanced, I would lug it to Timbuktu. Bottom line, I can no longer fit my photo equipment into this pack, never mind travel extras such as card reader, chargers, cables, sensor-cleaning paraphenalia and what have you.
My second choice was LoewePro's Photo Trekker Classic, which has become my regular, every-day, trekking, hiking and travel pack. It has no laptop compartment and is therefore an inch deeper and altogether bigger than the Computrekker but as light, accomodates two 10D's, one super-telephoto (mounted!), a wide zoom, a normal lens (mounted!), extenders, remote, charger, flash, reader and all kinds of other necessities including an owner's manual, an all-weather cover, rain-jacket, sun glasses, cap etc. and, when I don't carry it seperately, my tripod strapped on top of it.
I've arranged the velcroed dividers in such a way, that I can carry it near-empty as well, around town or to short, foreseeable projects, with both cameras, lenses mounted, ready to shoot.
When the weather 's fair, and I don't intend to be out very long, I often sling both cameras over my shoulder and keep two plastic bags (with draw-string) in my pocket, in case of rain.
IMO, a decent backpack is the healthiest, most comfortable and safest way to lug equipment. Shoulder bags look very casual and convenient, but will, eventually, cause pains. You can, of course, also get a harness for these, but then, why not a backpack in the first place?
Message edited by author 2005-04-12 20:33:38.
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04/12/2005 09:17:16 PM · #30 |
I have a Canon GB2400, cost me 25 bucks from B&H. It's a little bulky, but thats because it is very padded, which is very good. It fits my Rebel with my Sigma 70-300 on it (the lens is just over 4 inches long), my kit lens, and has room for another lens and possibly a flash. It is very quick and easy to take my camera in and out of it. It has 2 side pockets, and a large front pocket, perfect for filters. It also has a pocket on the underside of the cover which i usually keep my microfiber cloth in for easy access. The foam dividers on the inside are easily movable but are strong and stay in place. My favorite part, tripod loops. My tripod didn't come with a bag so now I no longer have to carry it in my hand.
-Rob
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04/12/2005 09:48:09 PM · #31 |
I have the Orion AW and a large bag. The Orion is great because it has 2 separate pieces - the camera part and the crap part. My camera part (a fanny pack of sorts) holds a body, 3 lenses (room for one more) a converter, a cleaning kit, many filters, spare batteries and about 10 rolls of film left over from my SLR. It has a strap underneath to attach my monopod. In the top part, I put well sealed water, munchies, keys, cell phone, change of socks if that kind of hike, sunscreen, well you get the idea. The top attaches to the bottom but can be carried separately (I sometimes use it as a purse on vacation).
The large bag holds 3 bodies, 6 lenses, and everything else I need but it is really heay and uncomfortable.
Hope that helps... :)
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