I searched for similar topics, but did not find any, so, if this is a repost, kindly ignore. I understand there is no "perfect bag" and I found that myself after buying the 4th bag a few days back. So, to help out bag newbies, please post photos of your bag (open) with your gear and maybe a list of the items in the bag. Thanks for posting pics .. in advance.
saaketham wrote:
I searched for similar topics, but did not find any, so, if this is a repost, kindly ignore. I understand there is no "perfect bag" and I found that myself after buying the 4th bag a few days back. So, to help out bag newbies, please post photos of your bag (open) with your gear and maybe a list of the items in the bag. Thanks for posting pics .. in advance.
If I'm flying, I'll pack my roller and carry it on. Any other time I don't walk around with a camera bag at all. i've got the roller in the way back and walk around with two bodies, two lenses (a wide zoom and an 80-200) a strobe and small mountainsmith regular fanny pack for spare batts, flash cards and a note pad. I did add a Think Tank 80-200 lens pouch. That holds the strobe when I don't need it. Less fumbling with (and dropping) gear this way and more time shooting.
All three bags have very different purposes and I use them for specific things. No way I could say one bag fits all, but if I had to choose one--only one--bag, it would be the Airport Security.
No, no perfect bag for me. I hate to admit it, but I own a number of bags. On the plus side, I can choose a bag for a purpose--backpack (have 2) for hard hiking, sling for urban walking or non-difficult hiking, 3 different sized Domkes for several bodies/lens combos, a big commercial bag for commercial shooting. On the con side--sometimes its hard to decide which to use LOL.
I just searched about yet another bag. I bought a used 400D for harder hiking and those times I don't want to carry my 5D (usually for those, I choose the smallest Domke which holds the 400D/17-35 f/2.8-4 and 50 f/1.4), but I need a non-shoulder bag for hiking in particular (I used a shoulder bag yesterday on a roughish hike--not a good idea).
I have a LP 200 Slingshot but its too big--overkill--for the 400D and small lens. I'm trying to get some comparison between the Tamrac Velocity 7x and the LP SS 100--and so far haven't found too much except at cambags.com. Anyone with experience using both sling bags--any size--I'm just looking for functionality and ease of use. The cons I've found for the Velocity is that it doesn't sit 'flat' and that the shape inhibits some lenses (long--not what I'd use likely) and that it slings to the right hip---not as easy to use as the SS that sling to the left hip.
I've searched of info on these here--not much.
Thanks--and I'll take a shot of my Domke 3XB with 5D and 3 lenses--one mounted--and room for personal stuff plus photo gear--generally my favorite bag.
jcolwell .. your gear is closest (among the pics posted so far) to what I have. Different bodies and lenses, but the closest. So how do you access the bottom items - do you have to first remove all the top ones, or is there another zip somewhere that lets you access the bottom?
AdamHoej - I bet your back is sore. That looks heavy alright!
Jonathan ... so it is a suitcase-type then. Not meant for general travel/trekking, etc. but then, if I want to take a few items for a trip, I can of course carry a smaller backpack, I guess.
Alan ... that's a lot of stuff to walk around with .. a strobe?
Scott ... I like your second bag. Kinda like my gear too and I prefer one with a laptop slot as well.
And here're a couple of (old) pics of my (old) bag, a Think Tank Airport Acceleration backpack:
1. A somewhat unrealistic shot with a 400/2.8 & 300/2.8 plus all the usual stuff.
http://myweb.dal.ca/randrono/Outside/TT2.jpg
2. A more usual setup for work-use. Since photo has been replaced with a Think Tank Airport International 2.0 roller, and a bunch of stuff has been added / replaced. Basic layout idea is the same, though.
http://myweb.dal.ca/randrono/Outside/TT.jpg
Currently, I use the Airport Int'l roller that holds the following: 2x 1D Mark II, 1x 30D (no grip), 17-40/4. 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 300/2.8, 580EXII, 580EX, 3x Nikon SB-28, 4x PW Plus II, extra batteries and AAs and some cords.
Surprisingly, the AI holds less stuff than the AA. I think this is mostly due to its stiffer structuring and extra components - like the handle and wheels, for example.
I'll try to get some pics soon, when I'm not working!
saaketham wrote:
Wow .. 4 lenses that are 2.8 in 1 bag? That too, the 400, 300, 70-200, 24-70. Wow. Do you have a bodyguard/bag-carrier dude?
lol... not quite, but I wish I had a bag carrier! One reason I got the roller - much easier on my body to drag around. Of course, now I have two bags of camera gear to drag around and another two of tripod / lighting supports... this whole gear / bag thing never ends!
BTW, the lenses might be 2.8s, but since they were well used, they weren't too expensive - $1500 for 400 and $2000 for 300.
saaketham wrote:
jcolwell .. your gear is closest (among the pics posted so far) to what I have. Different bodies and lenses, but the closest. So how do you access the bottom items - do you have to first remove all the top ones, or is there another zip somewhere that lets you access the bottom?
Anil,
You first remove the stuff on top. It's not intended for use as a rapid-access bag, just a compact and reliable bag for toting around my normal kit. The Cocotte is rainproof and tough as nails. Now I usually have the 5D and 24-105L on the bottom, and a 1DII with 70-200/4L IS on top, as I use the 70-200 more frequently for fast-reaction shots. It's not a rapid-access bag, but it provides really quick access to the gear on top.
helimat wrote:
I have another question for Jim... Do you know Ricky & Bubbles?
Sure, Julian and the girls, too. Trailer Park Boys is shot here in Dartmouth. I've even been to the real trailer park that they call home on the series.
Thanks for the pics, folks. So there is a perfect bag for everyone then?
That looks heavy alright!
That too, the 400, 300, 70-200, 24-70. Wow. Do you have a bodyguard/bag-carrier dude?