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01/16/2009 02:44:15 PM · #1 |
I'm looking for something just to carry my D90 and 18-200mmVR....
Not a hard leather one, just a soft 'cover' to keep out the elements (rain, snow, sand), not necessarily padded.
any suggestions... |
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01/16/2009 03:53:42 PM · #2 |
Lowepro Slingshot series. Lifetime warranty, built in rain cover.
AW100-The one I have. It's a tight with my 70-300mm mounted.
AW200-Probably the one you want, much more room, but not big.
AW300-Pretty big for what you need.
Link to all three
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01/16/2009 03:57:51 PM · #3 |
| I use the Domke F-5XB for my D60 + 18-200VR. It holds the camera (laying on its side), the battery charger, polarizer, and absolutely nothing else. A very sweet little bag. Looks like a canvas purse. Not sure if it's *quite* big enough for a D90 + 18-200, though. |
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01/16/2009 04:06:44 PM · #4 |
I use the crumpler 6 million dollar home.
I can fit my 50D with a 24-105 f4L, along with my 10-22 and my 70-200 f4L and the 1.4x TC, with some room to spare, however the 50D with the 70-200 sticks out a little bit, but that bag can still be closed. It is padded. One of the best things about is that it doesn't look like camera bag. I does not draw attention to itself by saying, "look at me, I'm filled with $1,000s worth of equipment, steal me!", and it is pretty stylish. |
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01/16/2009 04:29:37 PM · #5 |
I use a Tamrac case #517 for my EOS, with battery pack and a 70 mm-300 mm lens attached. It has an outside pocket that holds my battery charger or whatever. For my Mark II, I use a Tamrac #519, which is slightly smaller and can hold he body with a 28-135 mm attached. Both cases have provision to attach accessories to the sides.
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01/16/2009 04:33:40 PM · #6 |
//www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/351537-REG/Canon_9320A003_200_DG_Digital_Gadget_Bag.html
But you might feel funny putting your nikon gear in a canon brand bag LOL
It holds the body w/lens and 4 more lenses (or 3 and flash), plus you ahve pockets for all the other misc stuff. You can open the top while wearing the strap so it makes for easy access to everything without having to sit it down like you have to with a backpack.
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01/16/2009 04:40:38 PM · #7 |
| I finally got myself a Tenba medium sling bag which converts to a long lens bag if required. It carries approx the same amount of gear as my Lowepro mini trekker but with more convenience. I don't have to take it off to get at my camera. |
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01/16/2009 04:49:42 PM · #8 |
thanks for all the ideas...
now I have some direction to look at!! I wanted to ask so I knew whether it'd 'really' fit....(I've made that mistake before)
 sjl2116 I've got the 7million for 'all' my gear....
Prof_Fate thanks....but I don't think I can put my Nikon gear in a Canon bag... :-) but I will go look at it!!
Thanks to all the advice! |
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01/16/2009 04:59:15 PM · #9 |
When I was in Okinawa I needed something smaller than my camcorder bag and happened to find this Mountainsmith Tour bag. It is actually for hiking but I put some foam in the bottom and sides to protect my gear and it is absolutly wonderful. I carry my oly with it's lens, my tele, and converter, extra batteries and a few other small things I just can't be without. I've used the side pockets for water bottles or my external flash. I rarely use the waist straps but when I have they are quite confortable and really spread the weight around. I've ridden all day on my mountain bike and never had a single problem with it. Oh and the straps on the bottom holds a nice thick pad I found, I pull it out if I'm gonna be sitting a long time or knealing (acts as a nice bit of extra camera protection too), I've also hooked my monopod through them when not using it (but it extends a little far to the sides so be careful in tight spots).
They do also carry camera bags but they didn't sell them at the place I got it. I do need something a little bigger for all my filters but this is great.
Message edited by author 2009-01-16 17:13:43. |
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01/16/2009 04:59:49 PM · #10 |
I usually carry the camera on a strap, and wear a fanny pack with a couple of extra lenses in it when I plan on going walkabout in the swamp. I keep a monopod on the camera which is a great help for camera stability and portability. If I think that I will need a long lens, I put a water bottle pouch on my belt, and put the one lens in that. I usually carry a couple of zip locks if it looks like it may rain.
There are a lot of unconventional sorts of bags at the thrift stores, if you don't mind used items, and they are not so likely to get ripped off if you leave them in a car somewhere with the gear in them.
I use a Canon backpack when I am going to do serious shooting. The whole thing weighs 22 lbs when loaded, not counting the tripod or monopod. I can get away with using Canon pack, because I shoot with a Fuji, but using Nikon lenses. : )
Message edited by author 2009-01-16 17:00:52.
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01/16/2009 05:17:49 PM · #11 |
| I'm partial to the Tamrac Velocity bags, but if all you want to carry is the camera and a single lens, something like this or the LowePro Topload series would do it. |
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01/16/2009 06:34:29 PM · #12 |
| I have a few different bags that I use depending on the adventure. My favorite is the backpack but I have to remove the grip from my camera to store it in the backpack so I usually load it full of lenses and keep camera around my neck. Sometimes I use a standard camera bag and I can leave the grip on the camera but then I only have room for 2 or 3 extra lenses. |
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01/16/2009 08:04:09 PM · #13 |
I have a Kata H-14. The last time I checked it fit a D90 + 70-300mm VR mounted, and a 18-105mm VR in one side pocket with room in the oter pocket for cleaning stuff, cables, charger, etc.
Love how it handles. Tough made, easy to access the camera, plus you can review the pictures or change settings without taking it out of the bag because of the way it goes in there (LCD facing out).
ETA: The price may seem a bit high initially, but once you look at it, it will go a long way if you only want to carry body+2 lenses for a hike etc. Very sturdily built.
Message edited by author 2009-01-16 20:05:36. |
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01/16/2009 10:44:56 PM · #14 |
| I have a Kata DR-467 and it carries a laptop as well as the camera with other gear. |
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01/22/2009 08:10:02 AM · #15 |
Well I decided on the Tamrac Velocity 6x. It may be 'bigger' than I really wanted, or thought I wanted, but I love the way the straps are and the ability to swing it around.
It arrived yesterday, and I'll test it out at the Zoo Photo Contest shoot this weekend.
Thanks for all the advice. |
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