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10/27/2011 09:26:54 AM · #1 |
Hi everyone,
I want to start carrying my camera with me all the time, but I am having a problem with the mobility piece. I was carrying my camera in a Lowepro top loading case, but it jammed the lens. I also would like a camera case that can fit in my backpack. Any suggestions on how you carry your camera around all the time without destroying it? I am sure that I am missing the obvious! |
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10/27/2011 10:16:49 AM · #2 |
I assume you mean your 400D? Which specific Lowepro case do you have? What do you mean by "jammed the lens"? What lens(es) do you have and/or want to carry? How big is your backpack?
I usually carry a smaller camera with me day to day. I had the Canon G7, and I'm getting the Canon S100. The G7 will easily fit in a jacket (or backpack) pocket, while the S100 is even smaller. They share the same, larger than your average PnS cam, sensor and very good IQ, but they aren't DSLRs. |
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10/27/2011 10:32:58 AM · #3 |
| Kata makes very durable electronics bags, you might want to check them out. Here is one listed on B&H that might serve you well. That should get you started, anyway. Good luck. |
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10/27/2011 10:52:00 AM · #4 |
Like Spork, I have a smaller camera to carry with me all the time, a Canon G11. Fits in my laptop case when going to work and in my jersey pocket while out cycling. It can produce challenge worthy shots. There are some limitations compared to a DSLR, but it is far above a normal P&S. If I want to take my 50D with me, but want to travel light,I have a small Tamrac shoulder bag that is just enough for the camera, one extra lens (though not the big one) and extras like batteries and CF cards.
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10/27/2011 11:01:28 AM · #5 |
I have a Tamrac Velocity 6 sling bag that's my favorite bag ever...even if it doesn't hold what I need these days.
It will hold your camera and a decent size lens (e.g., my Nikon 7000 and a 18-200 VR lens) PLUS one other lens, like a Sigma 10-20, which I carry. It also has a pocket for accessories.
It's a sling bag that's small, and snug. I can wear it continuously...if we're out and about, and we're in a restaurant, I don't even have to take it off (and worry about leaving it there). It's that comfortable. (Of course, I am sure I look like a dork).
I won mine over at Betterphoto when they used to give prizes. And it's the older (and better) design that opens up towards you, which can be just clipped closed and no messing with a zipper. I bought the Velocity 7 to handle my camera and two lenses. It has the new design...it's workable, but bigger, and I don't like the zipper combined with the fact that you are zipping it on the side of the bag towards you). You might look on ebay for an older version of the V6 bag, since they changed that too.
Anyway, both bags are usable...but only the 6 is like carrying "nothing" (compared to all other bags, anyway). I even wear them backwards...they are meant for righties, slung over your left shoulder, but I wear it over my right since I'm a lefty. That puts the padding in the wrong place, but it's still very comfortable.
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10/27/2011 11:22:22 AM · #6 |
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10/27/2011 12:16:45 PM · #7 |
Thanks for the replies! @Spork99, I am only carrying the lens that comes with the 400d and I have been using the Lowepro Cirrus TLZ15. The lens would not zoom in and out and I noticed it was sitting at an angle, but it popped out (thankfully). I have been nervous to put it back in this bag ever since. My normal backpack is the Chrome Warsaw.Basically a bag within a bag to protect the camera while I run around town, but still leave me room to put other things.
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10/27/2011 12:39:16 PM · #8 |
| I use this and I love it. I keep my D5100(with battery grip) with the 18-200 attached, I also take a flash, 50mm lens, extention tubes, filters, remote, off camera flash cable, 2 cards, small cleaning kit, extra batteries, folding grey card, small folding reflector, and still have toom for other stuff if I feel I need it. I have taken it on my motorcycle with a monopod strapped to the side with no problems. |
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10/27/2011 01:03:28 PM · #9 |
| I use the same back Steve does and it works fabulously. I'm going to replace teh shoulder strap, though, 'cause that sucks. |
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10/27/2011 01:36:45 PM · #10 |
| Do any of these bags/systems provide for attaching a good tripod? |
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10/27/2011 01:56:29 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Photoguy:
Thanks for the replies! @Spork99, I am only carrying the lens that comes with the 400d and I have been using the Lowepro Cirrus TLZ15. The lens would not zoom in and out and I noticed it was sitting at an angle, but it popped out (thankfully). I have been nervous to put it back in this bag ever since. My normal backpack is the Chrome Warsaw.Basically a bag within a bag to protect the camera while I run around town, but still leave me room to put other things. |
With that style of bag especially, it's important not to let the end of the lens carry the weight of the camera or otherwise be subjected to a force in line with the lens axis.
If the camera and lens are all you want to carry, you might want to look into a "semi-rigid" case like the Canon EH19-L. It will provide much better protection for the camera than an all soft case, but you don't have much, if any extra storage space. |
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10/27/2011 02:32:57 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Spork99:
With that style of bag especially, it's important not to let the end of the lens carry the weight of the camera or otherwise be subjected to a force in line with the lens axis. |
The one I posted has "suspension" pads that support the camera by the body not the lens. |
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10/27/2011 02:43:44 PM · #13 |
I used to poke fun at my wife for her shoe collection, I mean how many shoes does a person need?
Then I started buying camera bags. My latest is the Thinktank urban disguise 70 is my sixth, which I justified the purchase of because it is so solid and can carry 2 bodies. I had been jamming them into a bag I really liked, but the end result of said jamming was sending 3 lenses out for repair. For a smaller kit I like slightly older version of the Caselogic medium shoulder bag. It holds a lot in a small space.
An old home remodeling maxim is "There is always enough money to do it right the second time." Certainly true of buying a slightly better camera bag after getting your gear repaired. |
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