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Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/03/2012 01:39:23 PM · #1

yes another camera bag thread.

i need a new camera bag. have a backpack now but its small and a pain to take off, open and switch my lenses from.

so i need one a little larger, maybe a messenger style bag that isn't too bulky, offers decent protection from banging around and is has accessibility where i can easily reach in and grab and switch my lenses.

any recommendations?

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

07/03/2012 01:56:19 PM · #2

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Ozzie

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

07/03/2012 01:57:22 PM · #3

I find Lowepro has some good ones, I use a lightweight one but it could do with padding on the bottom.

The ones on here seem to be a little more sturdy.//www.lowepro.com/promessenger

theluissales

Canon EOS R7

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM

07/03/2012 02:14:28 PM · #4

I have a Fastpack 250 and just love it. Also got the 350 to carry my 17" laptop around.

Just ordered the Lowepro Messenger 150 for when I want to go light.

I know, I'm a Lowepro fan... :)

spiritualspatula

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/03/2012 02:34:00 PM · #5

How much gear you aiming to stash? Grip/no grip? Lenses? Flashes? computer? What sort of a location are you aiming to take it to typically?

07/03/2012 04:05:42 PM · #6

I like my Lowepro Slingshot 202AW for convenience. When swung around to the side or front, I can get at almost the entire bag contents easily and walk around with it like a shoulder bag. Holds my camera and two additional lenses, plus a flash and/or other gadgets. I have several other bags for different uses, but the Slingshot seems to fit your description of what you want.

Message edited by author 2012-07-03 16:08:00.

07/03/2012 04:15:30 PM · #7

It needs to hold my 60d, a 50mm and an 85, plus my 10-22. Also a flash and some radio triggers.

I also want it to not swing around alot while I'm am moving around shooting portraits, but not too tight if that makes sense. :)

07/03/2012 04:21:58 PM · #8

Originally posted by mike_311:

It needs to hold my 60d, a 50mm and an 85, plus my 10-22. Also a flash and some radio triggers.

The Slingshot will hold all that. I can carry in the main compartment:
-50D with 18-135 lens attached
-Tamron 10-24
-Tamron 70-300
-A few small items like filters in the remaining space

Then I have the upper compartment which can hold a flash, plus a few small items in addition
And there is a small front compartment where I put my batteries.

Memory cards go in the pockets that are built into the underside of the main compartment lid.

Originally posted by mike_311:

I also want it to not swing around alot while I'm am moving around shooting portraits, but not too tight if that makes sense. :)

There is a sternum strap to keep the bag stable on your back when moving around. The strap stows away when not needed. Also a built in rain hood that stows. And a tripod holder.

Message edited by author 2012-07-03 16:22:23.

07/03/2012 06:24:50 PM · #9

Actually I'd also like it to be able to carry a portfolio binder as well for paperwork.

Oh and not something bulky, when not fully loaded.

:)

07/03/2012 07:46:20 PM · #10

Originally posted by mike_311:

Actually I'd also like it to be able to carry a portfolio binder as well for paperwork.

Oh and not something bulky, when not fully loaded.

:)

If you add "inexpensive" to that list of requirements, you will have edged into "doesn't exist" territory.

07/04/2012 07:54:12 AM · #11

Just got the lowerpro 202AW. Amazon had it for $60. Why it was cheaper then the 102, not sure, but $60 is a no brainer.

07/04/2012 01:55:30 PM · #12

Originally posted by mike_311:

Just got the lowerpro 202AW. Amazon had it for $60. Why it was cheaper then the 102, not sure, but $60 is a no brainer.

Good price for that, I think you will like that bag. I've got several other bags I regularly use.

-The Slingshot is the most convenient to access on the go and holds a lot.
-A Small Tamrac shoulder bag, that is just enough to hold the camera, 1 extra lens, batteries & cards. Good for walkabouts when I want to travel light.
-A backpack style bag with a laptop compartment which I use to hold a Camelbak reservoir for extended events in summer heat.