I'm interested in finding a bag (waist, sling or back) that can comfortably carry two bodies each with a 70-200 VR sized lens attached (actually, one could be a 300 mm f/4), yet still provide easy access when shooting. This bag is not needed for getting through airports or general travel, but while shooting.
In all likelihood, I would have my D300 with a long lens attached, and my D700 with a wider lens (like the 24-70), but I figure if each has a long lens, shorter lenses would be possible as well.
I'm trying to stay as "unencumbered" as possible, but that seems hard to do considering I want to carry two bodies with me. I shoot lots of school sports, so quick access is desired.
I don't think there is such a bag to carry two bodies with long lenses attached. A solution that I use is the strap system/monopod. Use an r-strap for the wider lens. Attach the camera with longer lens on the monopod. Then store them in a pelican case after use.
jmana - thanks for the reply. I already have the r-strap (it's great) and monopod, but I'm looking for something to carry my gear to and from wherever I'm shooting and carry it with me while I'm shooting.
I read most of the camera bag threads, hoping to find a creative solution to my "problem" of carrying around two cameras.
I spent a long time trying to find a solution to this, and came up with a couple
of solutions:
for just around town sort of stuff, I use a Domke f-805 that I built an insert for using a kata modi-verse insert kit - I
set it up to hold the cameras "grip out" for fast access. it holds a camera with a
300 f/4 on it just fine.... After much effort I even found stuff like water bottle holders
that will grip onto its goofy outboard bag mounting system.
For hiking or travel, I use a Kata R-103 (this does not work by itself if your bodies
are "pro sized" or have a grip - you can get two bodies with long lenses into it
though, if you turn one on its side ("grip out") and put it along one side), or the
the R-103 with their T-214 on the front, which provides real fast access for
one of the units.
Thank you for putting some thought to this problem, both are good suggestions. I'm liking the pictures of the Domke f-805 bag I've tracked down on the web . . . now I have to find one close to home for closer inspection. I'm also wondering how I could carry it while also wearing the R-strap and attached camera.
I'm not sure if they are made to do it, but the Think Tank Modulus Set, may be an answer. I recently purchased the 6 pc Set, Belt & the Pixel Racing Harness. It is an excellent means of getting gear from point A to B, w/o using backpacks/rollers/shoulder bags. I decided which pieces I need before I head out, and that is what I use, while I'm shooting.
To solve your question, I would recommend the Belt, Harness, & maybe just buy a couple LC75's. They hold my 100-400 w/ hood mounted, as a standard carry system. However, I have also walked around quite a bit, with one of my 1D2N's fixed to the 100-400, and not had anything that would be construed as too much/ extra weight hanging off the belt. The shoulder harness, does an excellent job of weight distribution.
The LC75 will easily hold any of the following: 300/4, 100-400, 70-200/4 or 2.8, & probably 400/5.6 too... The LC35 will hold the 24-70 w/ hood attached. I currently have my 70-200 2.8 w/ hood reversed in the LC35...
