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10/14/2004 11:04:16 PM · #1 |
Ive searched and searched and it appears nobody is holding the same stuff in a bag that I am. Im probably most interested in a backpack style thing and heres what I have to carry. 20d (with grip later), (possibly attached) 70-200 2.8 L lens, 18-55 EFs lens, and probably a 50 1.8 in the future. Id also like a little room to grow (flash and what not). Does anyone know a bag that seems right for this? [No 500 dollar bags please. Im broke.]
thanks.
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10/14/2004 11:12:04 PM · #2 |
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10/14/2004 11:12:36 PM · #3 |
| This is currently what i am using //www.tamrac.com/5275.htm it seems to do a good job and gives you room to grow and add to the collection of lenses etc. I curently have 300D, 70-200mm f/4, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 1.4x Extender, efs 18-55mm, 500mm preset f/8 Lens. |
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10/14/2004 11:19:25 PM · #4 |
Heres the price from B&H //www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=168832&is=REG
I did consider the Mini Trekker pack before i bought the Expedidtion 5, as the Mini Trekker is very good, however it didn't have the space or extra room for all that i would be buying in the near future, plus the tamrac pack was $60 cheaper lol |
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10/14/2004 11:23:21 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Mazer:
I did consider the Mini Trekker pack before i bought the Expedidtion 5, as the Mini Trekker is very good, however it didn't have the space or extra room for all that i would be buying in the near future, plus the tamrac pack was $60 cheaper lol |
I might be weird, but I would prefer a slightly smaller bag for everyday use and a separate one for extra stuff. Seems like some places do not allow too large of a bag. Example: Rooster going to Yankee stadium. |
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10/14/2004 11:23:50 PM · #6 |
The MiniTrekker AW may be enough for what you have now plus a few lil extras.
I use a PhotoTrekker Classic for a 10D, 70-200L, a 17-40L, a 50, a 100-400L or a Big Ma, the Sony F717, Filters and spare Batteries for both, cards, remote, 2 quick releases, manuals etc. It's plenty big. I bought a separate weather cover.
The CompuTrekker AW is an excellent bag, very comfortable, but with a shallower compartment. I recommend this bag even if you don't lug a PowerBook.
I have tried several bags now. Many are too big, even for a growing collection of stuff, and many are too heavy.
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10/14/2004 11:38:10 PM · #7 |
You might want to consider the Lowepro Off Trail 2. It's a side/fanny pack that you don't have to take off to put the camera in and out. I have exactly the lenses you described, and the dRebel. I went out shooting with a bunch of DPC'ers on tuesday that all had backpacks. Whenever they needed to do anything, the backpack went on the ground, unzipped, and then changes made. I can do everything without removing the bag.
It has a waist belt and a shoulder strap.
The only negative is that there's isn't much room to grow. The backpacks hold a ton. But if you can limit what you carry, this has advantages.
And it was "only" $60. (You may be able to attach more stuff to the bag with the modular system Lowepro offers for these belt-type bags.)
Off Trail 2
Oops--Correction! The off-trail1 is the smaller bag. You want the Off-trail 2. Corrected above.
Message edited by author 2004-10-14 23:47:27. |
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10/15/2004 08:51:44 AM · #8 |
Oh NO, there goes Tokyo..GO GO Podzilla!. heeheeheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
another forum
Am I the only one using this? (C: CUz it is the best!!
Message edited by author 2004-10-15 08:54:12.
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10/15/2004 09:09:01 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by dacrazyrn:
Oh NO, there goes Tokyo..GO GO Podzilla!. heeheeheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
another forum
Am I the only one using this? (C: CUz it is the best!! |
And check availibility/pricing at Photococan.com, whatever your choice may be. I love these guys! |
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10/15/2004 10:22:24 AM · #10 |
| I have a similar need for space and I got the Lowe Computrekker AW or whatever it's called. I do occasionally travel with a laptop, so it's nice to have the space for it, but the main reason I got it over the comparable Trekker bag is the additional padding on the shoulder straps and harness. The bag is quite comfortable to wear even when it's fully loaded with camera gear and laptop (~30lb of stuff). |
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10/15/2004 12:34:04 PM · #11 |
I use the Lowepro Orion AW. It holds the camera + normal zoom and compact telephoto zoom, a largish flash, with space for 1 or 2 extra lenses. And it has built-in backpack for your lunch. Great for 1-day hikes.
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10/15/2004 01:56:49 PM · #12 |
If you want something reasonably cheap, strong and small I recommend the Micro Trekker 100 - love this bag and wouldn't swap it for any other!
As you can see from the photo I have a 70-200 2.8 IS which just fits in attached to the camera, plus plenty of room for extra lenses and stuff.
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10/15/2004 02:02:22 PM · #13 |
hey Hsteq!
Also check out:
//lowepro.com/pages/series/dryzone/dzone100.htm
It is a great workhorse that has plenty of room for expansion!
I've had the smaller versions...microtrekker, etc and you certainly eventually outgrow those if you gather up more goodies! |
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10/15/2004 02:05:29 PM · #14 |
I use that same backpack ... the Tamrac Expedition 5. I carry my 20D with Canon 28-135mm IS attached, Canon 70-200mm F4 + 1.4X extender, Sigma 15-30mm, Canon 50mm F1.4, Macro 105mm F2.8 macro, Canon 550EX flash, ST-E2 wireless transmitter, X drive. I don't have a battery grip yet, but I can see how I'll manage to make it fit. It's also small enough that it looks like a regular (non photography) back pack.
Originally posted by Mazer:
This is currently what i am using //www.tamrac.com/5275.htm it seems to do a good job and gives you room to grow and add to the collection of lenses etc. I curently have 300D, 70-200mm f/4, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 1.4x Extender, efs 18-55mm, 500mm preset f/8 Lens. |
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10/15/2004 02:06:19 PM · #15 |
Congrats on the new cam by the way.
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10/15/2004 02:08:10 PM · #16 |
Hey Mazer (or anyone else)...off topic:
I'm new to this photography stuff, what would you use a 500mm f8 lens for? |
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10/15/2004 03:36:14 PM · #17 |
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10/15/2004 03:38:24 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Jacko:
Congrats on the new cam by the way. |
yeah, i got it today. My 70-200 is more badass than yours.
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10/15/2004 03:46:34 PM · #19 |
I have the Tamrac Expedition 7:
This bag holds all my gear when I want it to and that includes:
Canon 10D w/ battery grip
Canon 70-200 f/2.8 w/ lens hood
Canon 24-70 f/2.8 w/ lens hood
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Sigma 12-24
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro w/ lens hood
Canon 550ex AND 420ex flash
Canon ST-E2 Remote Transmitter
Canon 1.4x TC
Two Sto-fen Omnibounce covers
My light meter
My filters
My portable hard drive
Extra batteries
Pen and Notepad
Digital Voice Recorder
Tripod straps on the back nicely also...
Don't buy a big that fits what you have now. Give yourself a little room to expand.
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10/15/2004 03:53:41 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by hsteg:
Originally posted by Jacko:
Congrats on the new cam by the way. |
yeah, i got it today. My 70-200 is more badass than yours. |
Not to be picky, but the correct term is: badasser
LOL |
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10/15/2004 03:56:59 PM · #21 |
I'll second the LowePro CompuTrekker AW bag if you often have a laptop. I have in it
300D+battery grip
17-40L
50/1.4
100/2.8 macro
70-200 IS
1.4x extender
25mm extension tube
550EX flash
tabletop tripod
15" Powerbook
plus batteries, chargers, cleaners, lens covers, lens hoods, a filter wallet
It's a workhorse. The build-quality is very high, and the stitching seems strong given how much weight it carries.
-Will
edited for spelling
Message edited by author 2004-10-15 15:57:52. |
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10/15/2004 05:51:04 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
Hey Mazer (or anyone else)...off topic:
I'm new to this photography stuff, what would you use a 500mm f8 lens for? |
I use it for some wildlife shots. cost me $200 NZD, however a auto focus lens of the same focal length would have cost me over 2k NZD so went budget till i can afford a good Af lens.
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10/18/2004 04:08:18 PM · #23 |
I think Im Probably gonna get this one. //www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=199512&is=REG&si=spec#goto_itemInfo
Looks like I can stuff my 20d, 70-200 2.8 and 18-55 efs kit lens in there. Do you guys think itll be able to fit a battery grip attached to the cam as well? I dont have the grip yet. Maybe for the holidays.
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10/18/2004 04:46:41 PM · #24 |
anyone know anything about this?
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10/18/2004 06:42:17 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by hsteg:
anyone know anything about this? |
someone say something about this bag.
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