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Gear / Technical Help => Photo / Video Recording => Topic started by: johnw on May 22, 2008, 04:33:46 PM
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I was hoping to use my old Nova 4 for a camera bag, but I can't fit my Canon 70-200 in it very well. Any suggestions on a bag (preferably a < $100 backpack) that will fit my Canon D20 with 50mm 1.8, 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 lenses? Thanks!
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I have a Nova 5 and the 70-200 2.8 would be tough to fit in there as well. Check out Slingshot 200 or maybe 300?
http://www.digi-darkroom.com/showthread.php?p=154858#post154858
http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photography/mybags.htm
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I picked up a Kata R-101 a few weeks ago, on sale at Adorama for $100 shipped (thanks to MattD for the recommendation!). Had to add it to my cart to see the price. Just checked and it's still on sale. Holds my K10D with attached 70-200 f2.8 with plenty of space for additional lenses and accessories. Going off memory right now as I'm not at home, but I think I have in the bag my K10D attached to the 70-200 f2.8, and then a 35, 50, 17-70, 28-105, 1.5 TC, Rocket bulb blower & lens pen, some lens filters, microfibre towel, and maybe a few other bits. It has a sleeve for a laptop, but I don't use it.
What I like about it:
- Very solid construction
- Excellent protection, plenty of padding
- Extremely comfortable
- Holds enough stuff without being too bulky
- Attaches to the W-92 or W-94 waist pack if I want to expand my gear significantly
- Has D-rings on the front so I may hang the camera as if on a neck strap while walking around with the pack on
- Has available an optional tripod / monopod carrier with straps
- Easy access to body + attached lens without having to open the whole pack
Haven't found anything about it I don't like, yet. Well, maybe from a spec perspective its weight, but loaded up and wearing the pack, I simply don't notice the extra weight because it's so comfortable. I looked at a lot of small backpacks, and IMO none others compare based on quality and feature set. Some competitors were too small, most too big, or lacked features, or were actually sling bags that I know I didn't want (had to have a full two-shoulder backpack). YMMV.
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Thanks guys, I ended up buying a Fastpack 200 locally. It holds everything plus my 702/Neumann setup with a bit of room to spare.
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Late to the party here, but....
I have a LowePro Minitrekker Classic.
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Mini-Trekker-Classic,1966,14.htm
Very happy with it. I typically carry...
D200+grip w/ 70-2--/2.8VR attached
D200 w/ 17-50/2.8 attached
SB800
50/1.4
10-20/4
Card Reader
Remote Flash Cable
2-3 filters
Spare Batts, CF Cards, Cleaning wipes, Bounce card.
And usually have a bit of room for one more lens or a body w/no lens
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i love my Crumpler 7 million dollar home
its especially great because unlike all the other bags it doesnt look like a camera bag which is key when arent wanting attention ;)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/223/505236298_1a6ab40f61.jpg)
Fits 2 DSLR bodies with battery grips and all of the following lenses easily
Tokina SD 12-24 f4
Canon 50mm f1.4
Canon EF 50mm f1.8
Canon EF 85mm f1.8
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8
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bringing this old thread up again....
I am looking for just a shoulder camera bag of some kind for my coolpix. I don't need many pockets or zippers since I can just get a full size bag or use a taping kind of bag. I just prefer something to sling over the shoulder for easy carriage.
Any suggestions? ::)
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Looking for a bag to fit:
canon 40d
24-70 L
70-200 L
14-24L
battery grip
580ex flash
hoods
filters
monopod
other accessories
thanks in advance
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Probably not for you, but for any other X-chromosome posters, these are a lovely new addition to the list of possibilities:
http://www.jill-e.com/
(Santa, are you listening?!!!???!!!???)