WHAT bag? - PhotoCamel

akrab · 10-14-2009

OK... I need a bag to fit my Gateway Thinkpad (laptop) my camera, a couple prime lenses and my cables for laptop and camera....

I do not want to spend an arm and a leg....

Any suggestions?

korman · 10-15-2009

www.taschenfreak.de - Fototaschen und mehr ...

It's German, but the reviews are more pictures than text anyway. This should give you a nice impression what fits into those bags. This only leaves up to you to decide how much you want to spend and what's important to you. My experience with backpacks is, that most of the time you get what you pay for and if you use it heavily, the difference in quality shows pretty quickly. I'm totally sold on reputable manufactures in this domain, even if it costs €250 instead €19.99.

Korman

cyclohexane · 10-17-2009

CAMBAGS.COM Camera Bag Review Resource for DSLR Cameras

Another resource you can use.

Dirk · 10-17-2009

Alison check out Lowe Pro , they must have a bag that suits your needs

Lowepro - Fastpack 350

could just be waht you need , depends on the size of your thinkpad .. i have a slingshot , it is a great rucksack

moxi1 · 10-17-2009

Hi there,
Bags are a very personal affair - and not one bag fits all occasions.
I have a small Domke shoulder bag for just one camera including the lens of course, plus a bit of small gear like spare card and battery and lens cleaning kit etc.

For larger equipment needs, I have the smallest backpack from Lowepro - the Micro Trekker, it is very comfortable and fits Camera with 18-200 attached, plus a 10-20 lens, a flash and a lot of small stuff.
The only problem with backpacks is that one either has to carry the camera separate or will miss quick shots, as to take the backpack off takes its time - another drawback is if you put the backpack onto the ground to access your gear it can get wet or muddy... nothing is perfect!

Cheers Moxi1

Dirk · 10-17-2009

that's why i have the slingshot 200 AW , you sling the bag for the belly and open the large compartment an presto there is the camera ..

akrab · 10-17-2009

Thanks for the great input!

Not4wood · 10-17-2009

Hmmm, two questions about the same thing at the same time. Nice.....

here is the link to the other thread that has a drop more info:

Camera backpack

akrab · 10-17-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not4wood

Hmmm, two questions about the same thing at the same time. Nice.....

here is the link to the other thread that has a drop more info:

Camera backpack

not entirely correct... I did not say I was looking for a weather proof backpack

I am not going hiking... I just want to carry all my gear to photo shoots and do not intend to shoot in the rain. I don't care if it is a backpack, over the shoulder, or whatever... I just want to fit all my gear! Any way thanks for the link...

10-14-2009	#1 (permalink)
akrab Bactrian Location: Central Illinois Posts: 2,046 CamelKarma: 6920 Gallery \| Blog	WHAT bag? OK... I need a bag to fit my Gateway Thinkpad (laptop) my camera, a couple prime lenses and my cables for laptop and camera.... I do not want to spend an arm and a leg.... Any suggestions? __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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10-15-2009	#2 (permalink)
korman Dromedary Posts: 1,147 CamelKarma: 2684 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: WHAT bag? www.taschenfreak.de - Fototaschen und mehr ... It's German, but the reviews are more pictures than text anyway. This should give you a nice impression what fits into those bags. This only leaves up to you to decide how much you want to spend and what's important to you. My experience with backpacks is, that most of the time you get what you pay for and if you use it heavily, the difference in quality shows pretty quickly. I'm totally sold on reputable manufactures in this domain, even if it costs €250 instead €19.99. Korman

10-17-2009	#3 (permalink)
cyclohexane Photocamel Master Location: SF Bay Area or Los Angeles, California Posts: 5,171 CamelKarma: 1296 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: WHAT bag? CAMBAGS.COM Camera Bag Review Resource for DSLR Cameras Another resource you can use.
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Dirk Bactrian Location: the netherlands , Gelderland Posts: 1,846 CamelKarma: 875 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: WHAT bag? Alison check out Lowe Pro , they must have a bag that suits your needs Lowepro - Fastpack 350 could just be waht you need , depends on the size of your thinkpad .. i have a slingshot , it is a great rucksack
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10-17-2009	#5 (permalink)
moxi1 Vicuna Location: Australia Posts: 88 CamelKarma: 876 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: WHAT bag? Hi there, Bags are a very personal affair - and not one bag fits all occasions. I have a small Domke shoulder bag for just one camera including the lens of course, plus a bit of small gear like spare card and battery and lens cleaning kit etc. For larger equipment needs, I have the smallest backpack from Lowepro - the Micro Trekker, it is very comfortable and fits Camera with 18-200 attached, plus a 10-20 lens, a flash and a lot of small stuff. The only problem with backpacks is that one either has to carry the camera separate or will miss quick shots, as to take the backpack off takes its time - another drawback is if you put the backpack onto the ground to access your gear it can get wet or muddy... nothing is perfect! Cheers Moxi1

10-17-2009	#6 (permalink)
Dirk Bactrian Location: the netherlands , Gelderland Posts: 1,846 CamelKarma: 875 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: WHAT bag? that's why i have the slingshot 200 AW , you sling the bag for the belly and open the large compartment an presto there is the camera ..
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10-17-2009	#7 (permalink)
akrab Bactrian Location: Central Illinois Posts: 2,046 CamelKarma: 6920 Gallery \| Blog	Re: WHAT bag? Thanks for the great input!
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Not4wood Bactrian Location: back home from UK, in New York City Posts: 1,984 CamelKarma: 2556 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: WHAT bag? Hmmm, two questions about the same thing at the same time. Nice..... here is the link to the other thread that has a drop more info: Camera backpack
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