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06/18/2004 10:49:49 AM · #1 |
What bag do you recommend to buy with following eq:
Canon 10D with battery grip
Canon 70-200 2.8L lens
Canon 17-40 4.0L lens
Canon 420EX flash (later 550EX)
It has to be compact, solid and "All Weather resistant".
I was recommended Lowepro Nova 2 or 3 AW.
Any suggestions? |
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06/18/2004 11:11:33 AM · #2 |
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06/18/2004 11:13:50 AM · #3 |
I have s LoewePro Stealth Reporter 200 AW, which has a rain cover and is a great bag but... too small.
I'd recommend a 400 or 500 of the same series or something equivalent from their Pro line, if it has to be a bag.
If you value your neck though and prefer pleasure to pain, you may want to consider a backpack also. LoewePro makes beautiful, weather-proof packs, some of which can also hold a large Powerbook or laptop. After all, your equipment is only going to grow...
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06/18/2004 11:35:17 AM · #4 |
| I'm curious about the ergonomics of these photo backpacks... How do they perform in the field? Are you able to access your camera quickly? For someone who engages in "around town" photography with the occasional hike thrown in for nature stuff, would you recommend one? |
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06/18/2004 11:37:59 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by digistoune:
I'm curious about the ergonomics of these photo backpacks... How do they perform in the field? Are you able to access your camera quickly? For someone who engages in "around town" photography with the occasional hike thrown in for nature stuff, would you recommend one? |
A backpack is not quite as easy to access as a shoulder bag. You have to take it off to get to your gear. By the same token, it's not particularly easy to access all your gear in a shoulder bag without taking it off also. I guess it depends on how much gear you are carrying around.
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06/18/2004 11:39:10 AM · #6 |
Since i will be travelling (where i have to wear other backpacks) also, a backpack is not suitable :(
The 300 of Stealth Reporter or the400 might be the choice...
The equipment is not going to grow bigger for a year after this shopping. So, i will just look for more suitable bag for newer eq later. |
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06/18/2004 11:45:37 AM · #7 |
THIS BAG will hold everything you listed without much trouble. It's not as weather resistant as you may want it to be. Prolonged exposure to rain will get your gear wet most likely. I started out with this bag and was quite happy with it.
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06/18/2004 11:48:57 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by digistoune:
I'm curious about the ergonomics of these photo backpacks... How do they perform in the field? Are you able to access your camera quickly? For someone who engages in "around town" photography with the occasional hike thrown in for nature stuff, would you recommend one? |
The ergonomics, IMO, are great in many of these packs - very comfy stuff. I have always carried a bag around town as well, for the same reason you mention. This was fine with my F717 plus equipment etc.
I'm beginning to find though that it's painful to carry as much weight on your shoulder as a DSLR plus lenses etc. (and most of the time a tripod) necessitates. Access still is not instant. I might have to change lenses, attach a filter, a remote, find a blower, a quick-release plate, something. I often find myself putting the bag down to rummage. If I need to do that, I can carry a backpack. When I really need quick hand-to-eye access, I can, if I want to, carry a pack like a shoulder bag and have the best of two worlds.
I do know, however, that on long walks a bag will kill you.
Message edited by author 2004-06-18 11:49:49.
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06/18/2004 11:54:50 AM · #9 |
| I have Lowerpro Off Road and I think it might suit you. Have brought it to glaciers and montains in snowstorm and rain. |
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06/18/2004 11:56:23 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Copyright:
Since i will be travelling (where i have to wear other backpacks) also, a backpack is not suitable :(
The 300 of Stealth Reporter or the400 might be the choice...
The equipment is not going to grow bigger for a year after this shopping. So, i will just look for more suitable bag for newer eq later. |
These bags have a very good raincover. I've used them in BC rainforests during rainy season. Nothing got wet or even damp.
There is however only a drawstring to lock the cover at the bottom of the bag. So do not put it straight on the ground without preparation under such conditions.
Message edited by author 2004-06-18 12:49:58.
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06/18/2004 01:31:53 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
THIS BAG will hold everything you listed without much trouble. It's not as weather resistant as you may want it to be. Prolonged exposure to rain will get your gear wet most likely. I started out with this bag and was quite happy with it. |
hah, "Accommodates 2-Bodies, 7-10 Lenses and a flash"
you can divide the body number with 2 and the lense number with 4, then you get the size i need :)
Originally posted by garlic:
I have Lowerpro Off Road and I think it might suit you. Have brought it to glaciers and montains in snowstorm and rain. |
this one looks interesting indeed... $73 @ B&H
the 300 stealth reporter is at $104 @ B&H
lowepro nova 3 for $44
bags in all price ranges... this is going to be the hardest choice... |
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06/18/2004 01:36:42 PM · #12 |
| One of the things I like about the Off Road bag is that you can take the lens pockeds on the side off and just put them on when you need them. Also you can carry them separately without the whole bag. But you should notice that they arent very large so lenses above certain diameter dont fit into them. |
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06/18/2004 01:59:33 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by garlic:
One of the things I like about the Off Road bag is that you can take the lens pockeds on the side off and just put them on when you need them. Also you can carry them separately without the whole bag. But you should notice that they arent very large so lenses above certain diameter dont fit into them. |
lens case size (Interior): 3.25D x 7.75H in.
but the 70-200 lens is:
Length 7.7"
Maximum Diameter 3.4"
so, the lens case is a bit too small for that lens... and it looks to me that it won't fit into the main bag either...
and the 300 stealth reporter is following:
size (Interior):
10.75W x 6.75D x 7.75H in.
and looking at this image, it doesn't seem fitting in there either...
hmmm... i'll probably have to buy the stealth reporter 400, which is made for 2 bodies and 4-5lenses aprx. |
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06/18/2004 02:33:47 PM · #14 |
I would suggest looking on Ebay once you decide which bag you want. I got my LowePro MiniTrekker for about $80 below retail price. It was brand new with warranty.
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06/18/2004 04:06:40 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Copyright:
hah, "Accommodates 2-Bodies, 7-10 Lenses and a flash"
you can divide the body number with 2 and the lense number with 4, then you get the size i need :)
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I successfully carried my 10d body (with battery grip), 70-200, 24-70, sigma 12-24, sigma 105mm macro, and canon 50mm lens in that bag with a 420 flash... worked out fine... was just heavy.
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06/18/2004 05:12:44 PM · #16 |
What about for a Sony F717? Only a few accesories: extra battery and memory sticks. Water resistant, light weight, and low price would be ideal.
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06/18/2004 05:47:42 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Zoomdak:
What about for a Sony F717? Only a few accesories: extra battery and memory sticks. Water resistant, light weight, and low price would be ideal. |
Loewepro, Nova series. I had a Nova II, which was a perfect fit for cam plus converter, filters, stick- pouch, blower etc.
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06/18/2004 06:17:01 PM · #18 |
I have almost the same equipment other than the camera is the rebel 300d and use the mini trekker; however, i honestly think i would go up one size on that. It's a great bag....well padded and nice resizeable compartments with velcro.
diana |
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06/18/2004 09:45:04 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by Copyright:
What bag do you recommend to buy with following eq:
Canon 10D with battery grip
Canon 70-200 2.8L lens
Canon 17-40 4.0L lens
Canon 420EX flash (later 550EX)
It has to be compact, solid and "All Weather resistant".
I was recommended Lowepro Nova 2 or 3 AW.
Any suggestions? |
You might consider the Delsey Pro line of camera bags. Dollar for dollar....extremely competitive and as fine a bag as you will find. Weather proof material PLUS "hideable" extreme weather cover. Reverse seamed zippers and more possible configurations than you could need. Dividers are very well made.
It is not a popular bag on this site, however when folks testdrive them, I predict that they will buy one.
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