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04/19/2005 02:31:25 PM · #1 |
| Any recommendations for under $100? Spending enough on a len$ for right now, so have to be more careful with this purchase. Something medium sized that will fit a body with 70-200IS attached plus room for a couple more "regular" lenses, flash, etc. I saw a Canon one for only $45, but the tripod straps are underneath and seems like that would bang up the tripod. Any Lowepro or Tamrac (or camparable) suggestions? I know I can go to B+H and look in my pricerange, but wanted some opinions. Thanks. |
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04/19/2005 02:34:06 PM · #2 |
//www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=248295&is=REG
THIS canon backpack is $50 on BH Photo video and I own two. Very few let you put a full size notebook in them - but this one does. It holds a bunch of lenses, etc - and has those movable velcro dividers. It's got two tripod slots on the left and right, not bottom. It works really great so we bought a second. :)
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04/19/2005 02:35:43 PM · #3 |
I have a Lowepro Microtrekker 100 that holds my 10D, the 75-300, the 50mm, a flash, some odds and ends, and has room for 1-2 more (compact) lenses as well. The front zipper pocket also has lots of slots/pockets for other items as well, such as memory cards, filters, lens pen, etc. etc. I got it for $69 at Fry's. You can probably get it even cheaper on the web (I was impatient). I love the padded back and straps. It seems to be durable, functional, and comfortable. I didn't want something huge or bulky, and this suits me just fine. Good luck in your search! :o)
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04/19/2005 02:38:50 PM · #4 |
I have the Canon BP and mavrik is right. It is awesome. Big for the money compared to Lowepro.
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04/19/2005 02:41:29 PM · #5 |
i own the lowepro Micro Trekker 200 and it is a great bag check it up on there website... it has room for all that and it's a small bag.. i cary everything inside it and i am with the bag always.
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04/19/2005 02:57:07 PM · #6 |
Think carefully about whether or not you need to be able to hook a tripod to that backpack. After much hiking and carrying, I went nuts because the tripod was a PITA for day hikes. I ended up with a LowePro RoverPlus AW because not much else handled a full size tripod comfortably and had a place for raingear / lunch / etc. I realize it blows your budget, but better to know what you (may) need and buy it once than discover later that you needed it.
Certainly not everyone needs it, but it's something worth considering if you plan to use the pack for day hikes.
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04/19/2005 03:02:15 PM · #7 |
I have a computrekker. Cheap and very comfortable for hikes. I don't have a computer so I use the pouch for extra clothes.
I fit in my pack a 20D plus grip, 4 batteries, 420ex flash, 17-40, 100-400, 100mm macro, 50mm, 28-135 IS, and 20 gig hard drive, hoods for all the lenses, 8 aa baterries, cable release, remote control, manfrotto tripod. you see where I'm going with this....
This whole setup weighs about 40 pounds and I have no problem with this bag. Very comfortable. and has a raincoat with it.
edit I did a 12 km hike no probs.
Message edited by author 2005-04-19 15:03:19. |
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04/19/2005 03:15:59 PM · #8 |
I have an Lowepro Orion Trekker, and although Lowepro say it not possible I have a Velbon 347E tripod (in carry bag) attached to the bottom and a D-Res 30AW pouch on the side, I've walked 10miles+ with it on my back without a problem. Inside (all in the lower compartment) I have a D70 body, 4 lenses (18-70, 50, 70-210 and an Oly TCON17), flash, Lumiquest 80-20 (inc bounce card), set of close up filters, 3 other filters, various stepping and reversing rings, spare batteries (for flash and camera) and a cleaning kit.
I'm very happy with this bag and if I had to replace it, I'd just buy another :)
Hope this helps
Darren
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04/19/2005 03:32:34 PM · #9 |
See this thread to. Thread
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04/19/2005 03:51:12 PM · #10 |
I wanted a backpack big enough to fit ALL my gear, with wheels and straps, but looking cheap and ordinary (so not to tempt thieves too much).
This is what I came up with:
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04/19/2005 07:53:20 PM · #11 |
Wow, thank you all for your in-depth reviews! This is really helpful. I will read these over and over for sure to decide. It's kind of funny, I think I'm giving more thought to getting a good deal on a nice backpack, than about spending so much $$$ on a lens!
Karin, that is pretty inventive! I don't think I'm that handy though. And man do you have a lot of gear, it even has a guide map to find everything! |
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04/19/2005 07:54:25 PM · #12 |
Another vote for the Canon.
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04/19/2005 07:57:13 PM · #13 |
Seriously, don't skimp on a camera bag. That's the one thing I did and it finally took me four tries to get it right and get something I'm happy with. Sure, I dropped $130 on it, but I'm happy now.
I got the Lowepro mini trekker AW
//www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Mini_Trekker_AW.aspx
I now have room to grow, and a nice comfortable way to carry my gear around...and don't have to worry about the rain.
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04/19/2005 08:12:48 PM · #14 |
Any consideration of a side pack instead. They don't hold as much, but they are accessible without taking them off. I bought a LoweProw Off Trail 1 (the bigger one). I think it's actually too big for a side pack, but I wanted it to hold the Canon with the 70-200 still on it, plus two more lenses of that size. It was about $70, and the smaller one is cheaper. Or look at the sling packs.
I've seen people (no names) pick up their backpacks from the ground unzipped and tossing equipment everywhere. On the other hand, my side pack doesn't need to be removed.
Something to think about. |
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