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Photo Forum / Digital Photography / DSLR Cameras / February 2006Camera bag help
Dear all, Yeah, I know, sorry about this YACBT(Yet Another Camera Bag Thread). Well I guess it is time for me to get an appropriate camera bag, so I'm here asking for some advice. I've got one camera and three lenses: Nikon D70s, Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 and Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8. Before I got the 70-200 everything fits into a small shoulder bag, but now I have to buy a bigger camera bag to accommodate that huge tank! For now I would not consider backpack, although it said to be the "standard" bag. With a backpack I have to unload the bag everytime I want something, even if it's only a filter. And I've already got a general-purpose backpack so it would inconvenient and stupid to take two on trip. I'm looking for a good quality shoulder bag that can accommodate all my stuff , and maybe extra room for one lens just in case. How about Lowepro Reporter 200 AW, which seems to be quite nice? Any recommendations welcome!! Thanks a lot! Jun  SignatureJun Liu Department of Computer Science, University of Manchester, UK I pack the same kit plus flash, water bottle + bits into a Lowe-Pro Stealth Reporter 500 AW. Sometimes there's a Gitzo tied on too... http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/allWeather/Stealth_Reporter_500_AW.aspx Excellent bag - really good with a padded waist belt added - shares and stabilises the load... The 'stealth' top opening is a bonus and the AW cover works... Probably fit what you want into a Stealth Reporter 400 AW... > Dear all, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Jun > > Dear all, > > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Probably fit what you want into a Stealth Reporter 400 AW... I can second the Lowepro... I ended up with the 650 size (deadlines and not-very-well-stocked camera stores are to blame), which is a little extra huge for my needs, but it holds my laptop and about a zillion lenses which I end up not using anyway. :-) Added bonus: Counts as an overhead carry-on for air travel. > Dear all, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > everything fits into a small shoulder bag, but now I have to buy a bigger > camera bag to accommodate that huge tank! Domke makes some excellent bags, I have a J-2, which may be a little larger than you need, and an F-6 which sounds like it would fit your needs admirably. I fit a 20D, 3-4 lenses, flash, various batteries and filters in mine. The J-3 seems to split the difference between my two in size, it might be one to check out, too. And check out Kata, they make some interesting bags, too. I know this is a US retailer, but it's a good resource, anyway, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=search&Q=&ci=4700 SignatureSkip Middleton http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com > Dear all, > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > extra room for one lens just in case. How about Lowepro Reporter 200 AW, > which seems to be quite nice? Any recommendations welcome!! Thanks a lot! Jun, Look here, www.kinesisgear.com I use their belt system and find it extremely convenient. Everything is in its own case around my waist, easy to get w/o unloading everything. Most importantly its very modular so I only need to take what I need for the shoot. And with the addition of a holster and shoulder strap you can create your own shoulder bag by attaching the need cases to the holster. Its also extremely comfortable. I've spent hours walking around with all my gear; no problems, no soar shoulders. I love the system. SignatureRob "A disturbing new study finds that studies are disturbing" > Dear all, > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > extra room for one lens just in case. How about Lowepro Reporter 200 AW, > which seems to be quite nice? Any recommendations welcome!! Thanks a lot! I picked up a Domke F2 and like it. It's probably bigger than you need, but then there's room to grow. SignatureRegards, Matt Clara www.mattclara.com >Dear all, > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Jun I've got a similar kit to yours, with a few more lenses, and all fit nicely into the Lowe Pro bag. I think it called the "Magnum." The only lens that doesn't comfortably fit is the 300mm f/2.8, but that was no surprise. I also get the SB-800 flash into the bag. It fits in all overhead compartments, though is tough for below seat storage, unless in 1st Class. Hope this helps, Hunt |
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