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01/04/2007 03:07:56 AM · #1 |
Okay so I just ordered the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II to go along with my Rebel XTi and the kit lens but I only have a little bag that barely holds what I already have. What am I to do when this new lens gets here? I have looked for bags on the internet but they all seem way too big or just like what I already have. I only need room for my camera and two lenses although room for one more lens might be nice for future expansion.
Does anyone have any recommendations? I don't want to go huge and want to spend under $50. Better yet, anyone in Utah have a used one they aren't using? |
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01/04/2007 04:15:19 AM · #2 |
| Get a little lens bag and sew or tape it to the side of your main bag. Problem solved. |
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01/04/2007 04:43:18 AM · #3 |
| Well I am little worried about hanging a brand-new lens off the side of my camera bag. |
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01/04/2007 05:06:58 AM · #4 |
And so it begins. Just the mere fact that you bought a dSLR means that you will be adding lenses as time & budget allows. The more accessories you buy, the bigger the bag will need to be. I travelled around the U.K. in 2005 with my 300D, 2 lenses (28-90 & 90-300) & my little Nikon E5700 in a detachable day pack that came with my backpack. The lenses were protected with the original bubble wrap bags that they came in. The 300D had its' own little bag that came with the package deal I got when I bought it. This Canon bag is just big enough for the 300D body & no more. The Nikon just packed in nicely around every thing. Now that was really doing it on the cheap. It wasn't really very comfortable to wear but at least I knew where my gear was all the time. Now I use a Lowepro Rover AWII. I really wish I had been able to use this on that trip.
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01/04/2007 06:09:07 AM · #5 |
This has come up three times now today... I'll just link to the other thread:
What bag do you recommend?
Edit: Er. Under 50? I missed that. My older bag is a Quantaray Sport/Adventure... it's smaller, but it held my SLR plus a couple lenses pretty well. It gets small pretty quick if you intend on buying more lenses.
Message edited by author 2007-01-04 06:13:59. |
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01/04/2007 06:14:27 AM · #6 |
But mine came in at number two! I think Judi and I are looking for complete different bags. She wants something to carry around a camera, a few large lenses, and a lightsphere (whatever that is). I want something inexpensive but workable safe for my camera and two smaller lenses (with possible third for future use).
Message edited by author 2007-01-04 06:17:01. |
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01/04/2007 07:36:53 AM · #7 |
| A little bump for those in the US that weren't up all night with me (graveyard shift). |
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01/04/2007 07:55:03 AM · #8 |
| I had this Canon Backpack for about a year until I outgrew it, but it has plenty of room for most setups. You can't beat it for the price, $39 on Amazon with free shipping. It's $49 at B+H. It's about the size of a normal backpack, not too big. |
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01/04/2007 07:57:30 AM · #9 |
I've got a Tamrac very similar to this one that is great for a cam and 2 lenses, three if you don't have anything else. It's not for sale at the moment, pending a decision on my part :)
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01/04/2007 08:24:19 AM · #10 |
The right bag depends on what your plans for photography are, and what you think you can afford to spend in the next couple of years.
You said that you are 22, so this advice assumes that you have an entry level salary, will get some regular raises, and have a fair amount of disposable income (i.e. you don't have kids)
You'll probably want a couple more lenses, the first few may include a 70-300 and a wide angle zoom (10-22 or thereabouts). You also may want to get an external flash. Then there's all the other stuff, like a lightsphere, grey card, gells for the flash, polarizing filters, spare battery (and battery charger if you travel), tripod, ... so no bag is too big :-)
Keep the bag you have for when you want to travel light. Get another bag for storage and when you want to bring the full kit.
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01/04/2007 08:37:32 AM · #11 |
I got a Tamrac bag very similar to THIS one to hold my Rebel and walkaround lens. When I got my 50mm, I ran into the same problem as the OP, so went down to the local store and bought a Tamrac MAS Medium Lens Case(part of their Modular Accessory System) which I hook to the shoulder strap of the bag. It slides up and down on the strap, but isn't ever in the way. And I don't worry about it coming off, since it clips with two button snaps surrounded by heavy duty Velcro.
Sorta' the cheap, easy way to do it, but it works pretty darn well :-)
Edited for non-working link
Message edited by author 2007-01-04 08:38:33.
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