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11/01/2005 11:05:20 PM · #1 |
Hello Group in the last month I dove into the dSLR field for my hobby. And I love it. However I am having trouble finding the right Bag to keep all my stuff in. And I would like some advice on what to get. We really dont have a true camera shop in this area, would have to go into the city for that. So I Have been shopping online and I think I have made a choice. My equipment includes an Evolt E300, 14-45 lense, 40-150 lens, an Fl36 flash, 3 batteries, 2 lense hoods, a couple of filters, and some memory cards. The only thing I may add later is the 1.4 TC, I am looking at the Tamrac 5606 camera case to fit all of this in and protect it, as I carry it with me everywhere. Would this case be what you would fit all of this in? And if not what would you buy, I am looking to spend less then $100 if possible, and have found the Tamrac 5606 for $60. Thanks for your help.
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11/01/2005 11:18:31 PM · #2 |
Tamrac, Lowepro...lots of good bags out there.
Thing to remember, get something that fits your style of handling a camera and gear.
I was hung up on the idea of a backpack style of gear bag until I went to Penn Camera and had a chance to try all the different Lowepro bags out.
Ultimately I found the Stealth Reporter series to fit my style of handling gear ( More of a soft bag with shoulder harness and not a lot of extra things hanging off of it, very simple)
Bottom line, you will probably buy several bags in your photo life before settling on one.
Message edited by author 2005-11-01 23:18:43. |
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11/02/2005 12:50:07 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by hokie:
Tamrac, Lowepro...lots of good bags out there.
Thing to remember, get something that fits your style of handling a camera and gear.
I was hung up on the idea of a backpack style of gear bag until I went to Penn Camera and had a chance to try all the different Lowepro bags out.
Ultimately I found the Stealth Reporter series to fit my style of handling gear ( More of a soft bag with shoulder harness and not a lot of extra things hanging off of it, very simple)
Bottom line, you will probably buy several bags in your photo life before settling on one. |
I second the recommendation for the Lowe Stealth Reporter bags, I have the 200 and the 650, I only use the 650 when I have to take my laptop, the 200 is my everyday bag. I also have the Deluxe Wasitbelt that turns the 200 into a huge fannypack (though you still need to use the shoulderstrap) With that, it's as secure for climbing and hiking as a backpack, but to have access all I need to do is unfasten the belt and it's a shoulder bag again. |
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11/02/2005 01:32:35 AM · #4 |
LowePro's Nova 4 comes in at well under 100 dollars and will easily hold what you have listed. Mine has in it the 20D, the 10-22, 28-75, 60, 70-220, hoods, filters, batteries, cleaners, cable release, manual, bulb blower, and still has room for at least one more lens...
Robt.
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11/02/2005 06:27:42 AM · #5 |
| Check out Lowepro's new SlingShot 100 AW bag, or the slightly larger 200 AW. It looks perfect for your application, in fact they show a E-300 system as their example. I've seen the 100 go for about $80. |
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11/02/2005 06:41:13 AM · #6 |
| I use a Tamrac 5608 (marketed as a pro8 in the UK) as an 'everything' bag, and a 5743 (uk name velocity3) as a town bag. The pro8 can get a bit heavy if you're not caredful, but the velocity3 has my dSLR, 19-35, 38-80, 80-320, batt charger, batteries/cards, cloths etc as well as room for a notebook and some filters. I have tried rucksacks and just can't get on with them. I also like the trolley strap on the back of the shoulder bags when you're off on a flight. |
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11/02/2005 07:10:58 AM · #7 |
Thanks for the advice so far, I have looked at the lowepro stealth reporter 200 and it looks pretty nice. But I cant find wether or not you can leave a primary lens on it. Anyone that has or has used this case would you please let me know. I like the should strap carrying style. I'm not really into backpack style. I appreciate the help, I had never looked at the Lowepro styles and they are pretty good. Thanks.
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11/02/2005 07:15:42 AM · #8 |
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11/02/2005 09:09:33 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by MattO:
Thanks for the advice so far, I have looked at the lowepro stealth reporter 200 and it looks pretty nice. But I cant find wether or not you can leave a primary lens on it. Anyone that has or has used this case would you please let me know. I like the should strap carrying style. I'm not really into backpack style. I appreciate the help, I had never looked at the Lowepro styles and they are pretty good. Thanks.
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Yes you can. I carry my camera, lens (28-135 IS) attached and pointing down in my Stealth 200.
I also have, in the same bag:
Sigma 12-24
Peleng 8mm fish
Canon 85mm f1.8
Canon 50mm f1.8
Sigma 105 f2.8
I can easily take out one of the lenses and replace it with my flash.
There's plenty of room for filters, memory cards etc. You can also buy any components from the Lowe S&F and they will attach easily to the bag.
Message edited by author 2005-11-02 10:44:12.
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11/02/2005 10:31:33 AM · #10 |
I had a "big bag" then got my SLR and realized it wasn't big enough. I looked at tons of bags. Few were designed to handle professional DSLRs or DSLRs w/battery grips.
I eventually went with Tamrac's modular system and have really liked it. All I can say is that if you do go that route. Buy a few extra "lens" cases. You'll want at least one spare for lense swapping.
One of the best things about the Tamrac modular system is you can take "just what you need".
Message edited by author 2005-11-02 10:34:31. |
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