camera bag discussion

[haven]

There's a series of articles about camera bags on The Online Photographer. Reading the articles and comments is an enjoyable way to waste a few weekend minutes.

Part One
http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2013/07/camera-bags-part-i.html

Part Two
http://theonlinephotographer.typepa...camera-bags-and-camera-backpacks-part-ii.html

Part Three
http://theonlinephotographer.typepa...gs-and-camera-backpacks-part-iii-reviews.html

And general followup comments are included in the blog here
http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/blog_index.html

The blog owner's rapture about the Billingham Hadley series of bags was fun to read. It's below the "flaming tripod on the volcano" picture.

 

[jnelson4x4taco]

Thanks for the link, im in the market for a new bag and wanted to see what the folks on expo used. Im leaning towards a decent size backpack that can sit in the backseat and flip open as needed while on the trail, but also be zipped up to haul gear out for a hike as necessary. Like the author said in the blog, every bag has its purposes and I to, am a bagaholic. Im sure I could get the job done with my Lowepro Slingshot 200 or my Lowepro Inverse 200 or my Tenba messenger bag or my....ill stop there

 

[FireGirl_Photo]

Great share, thanks. I'm a pro photog and seem to collect camera bags like most girls collect heels. Different bags for different jobs. Definitely do have my favourites, though!

 

[Rattler]

I have been using a cheapo Amazon backpack for a year now and it has taken a pretty good beating. Plus one of our cats has an appetite for it's zipper fobs for some weird reason. I too am in the market for something a little better, stronger, faster, etc. I was considering the Canon backpack for @ $60 but that Domke in OD green is absolutely the sexiest to me!

I am on a budget. Any recommends? I usually cart my 50-250, 50 prime and leave my 18-50 on the T2i. Plus I carry some batteries and charger, cleaning cloth, extra hood, and some other crap just-in-case.

 

[crawldit]

I have been using a cheapo Amazon backpack for a year now and it has taken a pretty good beating. Plus one of our cats has an appetite for it's zipper fobs for some weird reason. I too am in the market for something a little better, stronger, faster, etc. I was considering the Canon backpack for @ $60 but that Domke in OD green is absolutely the sexiest to me!

I am on a budget. Any recommends? I usually cart my 50-250, 50 prime and leave my 18-50 on the T2i. Plus I carry some batteries and charger, cleaning cloth, extra hood, and some other crap just-in-case.

I usually carry my D300s, 50mm 1.8, 80-200 2.8, 2x teleconverter, lens hoods, spare batteries, charger...blah blah along with a first aid kid and some misc stuff, all in my Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW. Very comfortable to carry around all day and easy access to the camera. And has a built in rain cover for when the weather turns on you. Retail was around $100 when I bought, but looks like you can pick one up on Amazon for $69 now.

http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Sling...&qid=1374080332&sr=1-1&keywords=slingshot+202

 

[Rattler]

I am still oking for someone to rob so I can get that OD Green Domke backpack!!

Thanks crawldit!

 

[jnelson4x4taco]

Id second the Lowepro Slingshot 200 or 202 idea. I have the 200 (which is just olde than the 202 and without a few features) and really like it, very well thought out bag. Lowepro nailed it with that one IMO. I also just picked up a used Lowepro Microtrekker 200 off craigslist for $30. Other than it not having the all weather cover, I absolutely love it. It holds my D7000 with 17-50 2.8 mounted, 70-300 VR, Sigma 10-20, 50 1.8, 35 1.8, SB600 and Go Pro w/ accessories. A lot of gear in a relatively small pack, but its very comfortable on the shoulders, and the price was right Its my 5th bag so far, and they all have a purpose, just cant seem the find....the one (if it exists lol)