Member images of Lowepro CompuTrekker?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

01/17/2006 12:52:14 AM · #1

I am looking at a couple of different camera backpacks. I keep going back to Lowepro CompuTrekker AW Camera Backpack.

Does anyone have any images here, showing what all it holds?

It's either ask here or gather all my stuff and drive 2 hours to nearest camera store. :(

Thanks

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/17/2006 12:55:53 AM · #2

Some images can be found here....Backpacks

Hope this helps.

Ray

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

01/17/2006 01:22:59 AM · #3

Thanks Ray. Some are at least a little bigger, image-wise, to see.

Does anyone use one of these... can you tell me about them, likes/dislikes... etc.

Thanks.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

01/17/2006 01:38:04 AM · #4

I had one. I hated it and sold it. I found it to be a tremendous hassle getting anything out of it because you have to set it down to access anything inside it. That's OK if you are in a nice grassy park and there are lots of places to set things, but if you are standing in 2 feet of mud and water, it's impossible. Or if you are walking in a crowd and decide to switch lenses.

I swtiched back to a Lowe shoulder bag (Stealth Reporter 200) and added a waistbelt.

It's a great backpack for carrying camera gear, just don't expect to have much luck working out of it while you carry it.

If you want to carry a tripod, take a look at the Tamrac bags, they have a much better tripod carrying system.

mcmurma

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Nikon MF 180mm f/2.8 ED AIS

01/17/2006 01:58:36 AM · #5

I tend to agree with Spaz. Backpacks are a nice idea but they suck in practice. My gripe isn't so much convenince, though, as it is comfort. You see, I can't get remotely comfortable with it unless I carry it as a sling pack.

What kills me is that I should have learned my lesson after my first backpack years and years ago when I was using film... but I didn't. So I went out and bought another. Found out they still suck.

BTW, I have a Tamrac Expedition 3 (forest green) I'll sell ya for $25, and I'll even pay the shipping.

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

01/17/2006 02:56:18 AM · #6

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Thanks Spaz and Mc for the info.

Yes, I will be carrying my tripod with me (Bogen Wilderness - 3221W Tripod, 3030 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head), so I need something that will support it easily. Along with my other lenses that are on their way.

I guess I may have to put in the drive time, so that I can go look.

Decisions, decisions. :) Thanks for answering.

McMurma - I appreciate the offer, am looking for something a little bit bigger though. Thank you though. :D

Firsty

Fujifilm X-E1

01/17/2006 03:31:17 AM · #7

as another option have a look at the Lowepro slingshot 200 aw
I just picked one of these up for the reasons Spaz & Mc said
it is not that big but it holds a lot and is very comfortable

have a look at all the images to see how it works

Firsty

Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

01/17/2006 03:47:08 AM · #8

here is a thread from an Australian photo forum
show us your camera bag you should be ale to find the bag you want in there

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/17/2006 08:24:31 AM · #9

Here's how to pack a minitrekker...

by pshizzy:

//www.mackstyle.net/minitrekker.mov

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Can fit quite a bit in these :D

EDIT: I love that video more and more each time I watch it.

Message edited by author 2006-01-17 08:26:27.

C-Fox

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

01/17/2006 10:20:42 AM · #10

I uses a outdoor backback with wheels and a side handle and put my lowepro bags inside it. The front pouch can become a stand alone backpack (so my flash equipment fits in there). It has a handle for dragging along too. I know it is a strange combination but it works really well for me. I take out one small bag for the most common lens I switch too and the rest sits beside me. Also really helps in that nothing on the bag itself screams cameria gear.