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[aliflack]

Of your camera bag that is....

Just got myself the Lowepro minitrekker classic rucksack and wondered how best to fit in my gear!

Would appreciate seeing how you guys and gals have got your packs arranged

My current kit:
300D with battery grip attached, 28-135 IS lens (attached or not), 50mm, 18-55mm, 580ex flash

Cheers,
Ali

[mr jones]

ive got a crumpler bag with a top loading compartment and an internal flap leading to another compartment that is suposed to be fit for 3 more lenses...

ive partitioned the top compartment so tmy 20D can sit with either the 18-55 or the 50mm attached sat with the screen towards me. alongside the lens on the camera is space for 2 lenses, one each side. spaces alongside the camera body leave space for my bobble hat and lens caps on the other side.

the lower compartment takes my 580ex speedlite sideways with space for another lens behind it should i wish. in the front pocket i have the camera body cap, space for memory cards, a biro and some paper (incase i have to give any girls my phone number the biro is purple), i also carry a spare camera USB cable with me should i be heading into uni or to my parents house. space for additional batteries in the fron pocket as and when i buy them! id take some pictures but the batteries from my compact are in the speelite

[seany]

I've got a lowepro nova 2 AW. I've only got the 20D and the 18-55 lens. It's a nice bag but it's not big enough, i can tell that already. It would have space for a 580 a lens and one on the body. maybe some more in the font compartment. But it's not really big enough.

How much was your rucksack?

[Pink Fairy]

Lowepro LensTrecker 600AW, D2x + Sigma 500mm f4.5 + 1.4x tc in main section, usually with camo lens cover and beanbag stuffed in as well. Batteries/cards in the built-in rain cover pocket (can fit the 2x tc in there as well). In use it has Tripod and fold-up stool attached to one side of bag, dome hide to the other. No room for other lenses, never need them.



Best regards from the orthopedic ward,
Andy

[imichael]

I have the LowePro Classic Trakker. It takes my Sigma dSLR (with up to 105mm lens attached), Fuji 810 and Panny FZ20. Plus flashgun, 3 more lenses and beanbag in the internal foam compartments. Then there is loads of space in the 3 internal and 2 external pockets for memory, batteries waterproofs etc. And straps on the bottom for carrying a collapsed tripod.

Only problem is I can't walk more than 50 metres before I'm knackered.

[aliflack]

Originally Posted by seany

I've got a lowepro nova 2 AW. I've only got the 20D and the 18-55 lens. It's a nice bag but it's not big enough, i can tell that already. It would have space for a 580 a lens and one on the body. maybe some more in the font compartment. But it's not really big enough.

How much was your rucksack?

I've just outgrown the the Nova 2! Good bag to start with and I'll probably end up getting the Nova 5 or one of the reported models later in the year - they're just so handy for swapping lenses. With the backpack I'll have to take it off, undo the various straps before I can even get my hands on the next lens...

got the new bag for around £80 from warehouse express. not quite as large on the outside as I expected, but it can have the camera with grip attached either on its base/top or on its side and still close comfortably...oh and you could probably get an elephant in to if you just get the velcro tabs positioned perfectly

[itcosthowmuch]

Originally Posted by imichael

I have the LowePro Classic Trakker. It takes my Sigma dSLR (with up to 105mm lens attached), Fuji 810 and Panny FZ20. Plus flashgun, 3 more lenses and beanbag in the internal foam compartments. Then there is loads of space in the 3 internal and 2 external pockets for memory, batteries waterproofs etc. And straps on the bottom for carrying a collapsed tripod.

Only problem is I can't walk more than 50 metres before I'm knackered.

How do you get on with the tripod straps?

I got the same bag, loads of room for my 10D; 3 lenses (either one attached depending on what I intend doing); 420EX flash; far too many filters!; pocket size JVC digital; small Canon binoculars and ipod in pouches. Pockets have all the incidentals like batteries, memory, lens cleaner etc. Well pleased with the bag, no so with the back ache!

[imichael]

The tripod straps are ok for lighter models. But I find with the Sigma a heavy head is needed as there is a fair bit of mirror slap - so I have a manfrotto pro 055 with two different pan and tilt heads. I use a carry strap for this as it is like carrying the Humber Bridge around. A carbon model or one of the ligher aluminium units to use with the FZ would be fine, so long as it collapses enough.

The bag is great so long as it isn't filled to capacity, it's been up mountains, out on enduro bikes, sandy beaches and subjected to all types of weather without a problem at all.

[tomson]

Has any one got, or does anyone know of, a camera bag which will take a laptop as well as bodies/lenses/all the other bits. Ideally I want to avoid a backpack but I guess I'd consider one if it has a strap so I could sling it over my shoulder. Doesn't need to be massive, just enough room for 2 bodies, 3/4 lenses, flash and a 12inch ibook.

[condyk]

The Lowepro computrekker AW sounds ideal. I have it for my little/lightweight Sony Vaio B1VP with 14" screen. There is plenty of separate camera space and the internal partitioning is highly flexible to adapt to sizes/needs, as all velcro based. Good design and quality. looks good too. Stylish but unobtrusive.

I got it off ebay brand new for £89, plus P&P, which I think is very good. Reliable seller 'aspenofhereford'. It is designed as a full 'pro style' backpack with all the required fine adjustments and padding needed for a perfect/comfy fit. However, day to day, I just put it over my shoulder and it's fine like that.

Loads of little pockets and stuff. Very flexible. Ideal day to day travel pack if you download/edit 'on the road'. This will suit me as a long term 'keeper' as room for the 300D/grip, various bits, laptop/bits and my 4 anticipated lenses: something 'wide'?!, the Canon 28-135 IS, Canon 70-200 L, a 500mm or 600mm prime zoom, and 1.4 extender. Also has a rain cover which is hidden away. I guess a tightish fit, but should be Ok.

I also have a Crumbler Cucumbarumba, which is awesome design, quality and build, that takes camera, plus zoom, plus kit lens (under a internal flap) and a few accessories in internal pocket and elastic loops. Just too small front to back for my 300D with grip fitted, but ideal fit without grip as a carry around.

[tomson]

Cheers - i'll take a look at the Computrekker AW, it sounds ideal. Might pop to jessops or jacobs this lunchtime and test drive that one and see what else they've got.

I've bought off aspenofhereford before and was looking through his stuff last night... spooky.

[tomson]

...narrowed it down to a Lowepro Omni Pro and a Compact AW - neither are really built to hold a lappy but theres just about enough room to squeeze one into. I like the fact that they aren't too huge