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08/27/2004 03:57:23 AM · #1 |
Hello.
I ordered the Lowepro Stealth Reporter 500AW and I got it a couple days ago, however, it is HUGE. I'm a small person, so I'd say it is about half my height LOL. A bit of an exageration, but anyways, I've decided to return it and bite the bullet and get a backpack instead. I really didn't want a backpack, but I've realized that if I wanna fit all my cr@p in one bag and carry comfortably, I need a backpack. I guess I'm ready to sacrifice accessiblity for comfort. So, I'm looking at the Tamrac CyberPack 9 and the Lowepro CompuTrekker, but can't decide. I was wondering if anyone has either of these and what you think about them. As always, thanks in advance.
June
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08/27/2004 04:06:06 AM · #2 |
| Tamrac has something called a "Sling pack" that is a cross between a backpack and a messenger style bag. |
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08/27/2004 04:31:30 AM · #3 |
Yeah, I ordered one of those a few weeks ago and it is too small for all my stuff. Besides, it may be comfortable for men, but not for women. The strap crosses my chest right on top of my breasts crushing them and making it very uncomfortable.
June
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08/27/2004 08:25:42 AM · #4 |
My comments in this post (which even indicated that I thought the 500AW was huge!) are still applicable. The Tenba DB-15C is highly recommended, especially if you have the need to sometimes carry a laptop. (When you're not carrying a laptop, that space can also be used for cords, battery charger, manuals, etc. or left empty.) The quick-access ports on the side allow you to swing the bag around to the front on one shoulder and access your lenses without setting it down and zipping it all-the-way open. It has some other nifty features too, including an all-weather cover and a nifty "ground shield" so you don't get water/dirt all over your clothes if you have to set it down on wet grass, etc. Awesome bag!
Message edited by author 2004-08-27 08:26:39. |
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08/27/2004 09:34:44 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by EddyG:
My comments in this post (which even indicated that I thought the 500AW was huge!) are still applicable. The Tenba DB-15C is highly recommended, especially if you have the need to sometimes carry a laptop. (When you're not carrying a laptop, that space can also be used for cords, battery charger, manuals, etc. or left empty.) The quick-access ports on the side allow you to swing the bag around to the front on one shoulder and access your lenses without setting it down and zipping it all-the-way open. It has some other nifty features too, including an all-weather cover and a nifty "ground shield" so you don't get water/dirt all over your clothes if you have to set it down on wet grass, etc. Awesome bag! |
I know, I didnt listen to you, I'm sorry. I'm just too bullheaded!
June
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08/27/2004 09:43:06 AM · #6 |
I just ordered the LowePro "Rolling Mini Trekker AW"
It has a handle and wheels for travel... weeeeeeee.....
Supposed to come today.
I will report later as to its goodness or badness. |
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08/27/2004 10:21:28 AM · #7 |
I have just a regular old delsey backpack to carry around. Fits everything I need plus id and personal stuff. Took me a year to finally break down and buy one. I love how it distributes the weight evenly across my back and the padded straps.
My question for you is: why do you feel you have to carry everything around with you? Usually three lenses (I only carry one on camera and another, depends on what I think I'll be shooting), a flash, and peanut slave and a couple small popup reflectors, various filters, batteries and my xdrive. If you are going on a vacation and will not have access to your equipment you would want to have everything. Even then you'd want to take a smaller bag to carry around so you don't have to lug everything with you all the time. Give your back a break and plan out what you will be using and only carry that with you. I think there was an article in OP a few months back about this.
The only reason I'm posting now is because you have been asking for so long and no one has mentioned that you don't have to carry every piece of equipment you own but from your posts it sounds like you are talking about taking everything. Maybe everyone else thinks they need everything. Don't trust me? Here's a good thing to do. Keep a diary of what you use when you go out for a day of shooting. After a while you will see that some things are not used very often and you can drop them off your list and lighten your load. Forget about having the perfect lens for the perfect picture. Most times you wouldn't have the time to switch the lens even if you had it with you. Always carry the most versatile ones with you. You know what kinds of pictures you want to take and you should know which lens will always work for those pictures. Keep that one on camera. Carry another one that will take other pictures that you like but the main lens won't be able to take. Sorry for rambling. Good luck with your purchase. |
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