Which camera bag for a DSLR, 3 lenses and flash?

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Stanislav Meduna - 14 Dec 2005 14:19 GMT

Hi,

I have recently upgraded to a DSLR and now have the following:

Konica Minolta Dynax (Maxxum) 7D
Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX (quite huge, ~20 x 10 cm)
Tamron SP 28-75 2.8
Minolta HS3600 flash
and I plan to buy some decent wideangle in a few months

Can anyone recommend a bag that can conveniently
hold the above and is available in Europe?
I would like it to hold the camera with the 70-200
attached, so I don't need to change lenses only
beause I want to pack the camera.

http://www.tamrac.com/706.htm looks like a possible
choice, unfortunately I did not found a shop carrying
it yet.

Thanks

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JasonB - 14 Dec 2005 15:35 GMT

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I use a Lowepro Mini Trekker AW to carry all my gear around in.

Lowepro Website
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Mini_Trekker_AW.aspx

Jessops
http://tinyurl.com/bvaeb

This includes my Canon EF-S 60mm Macro, EF-S 18-55mm Kit Len, Sigma
18-200mm DC F3.5-5.6 and my new Canon EF 70-300mm USM IS. The 70-300
USM IS seems to spend the most time on the my 350D at the moment, but
then it's the newest lens which I'm still getting used to.

I still have plenty of space for a Canon Flash unit in there, a couple
of spare batteries, memory cards etc. And the best thing IMO is that
the compartments can be adjusted to suit your gear.

Hope it helps!

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JasonB

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Celcius - 14 Dec 2005 17:42 GMT

Stanislav,
I use the Onion Trekker II:
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/classic/Orion_Trekker_II.aspx
I have a canon Rebel XT with 17-85mm IS USM, Canon 70-300mm IS USM,
Canon 420X flash, sun shields, extra battery, charger, and what not. It
all fits in.
Marcel

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Skip M - 14 Dec 2005 23:28 GMT

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Not sure if it's available in Europe, but I have a Domke F-6 that holds my
Canon 5D, Canon 24-70 f2.8L, 70-200 f2.8L IS, Canon 20-35 f2.8L, 580EX,
Sunpak TR-2000 battery pack, spare batteries for both the Sunpak and the
camera, assorted small tools, memory cards, etc. My Domke J-2 will hold the
above, plus a 20D.
Check out KATA, the MC-604, 60 or 61 look like they might work for you.
http://www.kata-bags.com/katafileserver.htm#Medium%20Shoulder%20Cases
I think they're made in Israel.
I've been looking for somebody here (San Diego) who carries them, but no one
does. Calumet said they'd order one for me, but I hate to do that without
actually seeing the bags...

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Pete D - 15 Dec 2005 04:48 GMT

Kata R-102 or R-103 if you also want space for a laptop.

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DD - 15 Dec 2005 07:55 GMT

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Go for the Lowepro Mini-trekker AW. Perfect bag for what you have.

I put the Nikon F100, D70, 70-200mm f/2.8VR, 28-70mm f/2.6, 16mm
fisheye, 18-70mm DX and SB-800 into it with room to spare. It also has a
system that allows you to strap a medium size tripod onto it, plus
sliplock loops for other Lowepro accessories.

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Gizmo - 15 Dec 2005 11:52 GMT

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> Go for the Lowepro Mini-trekker AW. Perfect bag for what you have.

This bag is identical to the Lowepro Mini-trekker - except its a quarter of
the price.
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_1&products_id=6021

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