Downsizing - best bag for SLR & single lens (18-200)?

[mr:w]

Hi all,

Off on honeymoon in August and will be doing a fair amount of travelling, so I've picked up a Nikon 18-200VR to fit to my D50 to save my lugging around an 18-70 and 70-300VR (the 18-70 DX is currently for sale in the classifieds if anyone's interested )

As my Slingshot AW200 will be too big, does anyone have any recommendations for a good small bag in which I can fit the D50 with 18-200 lens, preferably with room for a single spare battery and possibly an SB-400?

TIA!

[cambsos]

I use an older version of this without the front pocket
Lowepro Topload Zoom 1 Case For SLR & Standard Zoom: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
Plenty of room for a body with 50-200 lens and a few other bits

Should be even better with the additional pocket

Cheers
Rich

[mr:w]

Marvellous, looks like the one for me!

[kBm]

Originally Posted by mr:w

Hi all,

Off on honeymoon in August and will be doing a fair amount of travelling, so I've picked up a Nikon 18-200VR to fit to my D50 to save my lugging around an 18-70 and 70-300VR (the 18-70 DX is currently for sale in the classifieds if anyone's interested )

As my Slingshot AW200 will be too big, does anyone have any recommendations for a good small bag in which I can fit the D50 with 18-200 lens, preferably with room for a single spare battery and possibly an SB-400?

Its my life - in parallel!

Im off on Honeymoon in August, I have a 18-200VR and a Slingshot bag that too big for carting around (plus a target for pickpockets ).

Im looking for a 'day trip' bag that can fit the D300+lens, SB-600, and a Panasonic SD9.....

[DpM]

No sure how it compares in size to your slingshot, but I just got one of these. The main access is through the back so pickpocket proof if you like.

Lowepro - Primus AW

There is a seller doing them on the bay for £49.95 as opposed to jessops that charge £176. I got mine the next day from them, great service.

[Antpink]

why not just step down to a Lowepro AW100? I have one and it is perfect for a single body and lens with some room for a small additional lens (50 mm for me) and some room for other stuff in the top (normally nappies ). I am in the opposite situation wanting a slightly, but not much, larger day pack!

[kBm]

Originally Posted by Antpink

why not just step down to a Lowepro AW100? I have one and it is perfect for a single body and lens with some room for a small additional lens (50 mm for me) and some room for other stuff in the top (normally nappies ). I am in the opposite situation wanting a slightly, but not much, larger day pack!

Im off round the med in August, so it will be hot, hot, hot....all slingshots leave the sweat band across the chest!

Larger daypack - have you looked at the slingshot 300? It is big.....

[mr:w]

Originally Posted by Antpink

why not just step down to a Lowepro AW100?

I used to have an AW100 and it's bit much - all I'm taking is a D50 with 18-200 lens. Just want some protection around the camera & lens when needed, something that hangs off my belt would be a bonus.

This little badboy looks like it could be pretty handy - just had a read of some reviews and it looks like my body & lens will fit....

[mij]

I used one of these: Case Logic SLR Zoom Camera Holster - SLRC-1Z

Link: Case Logic SLR Zoom Camera Holster > Photo and Video > Case Logic

This held my Nikon D80 - Nikkor 18-200 VR - spare battery - SB400 flash and other bits with ease, and the design of it gives a lot of protection to your camera.

[kBm]

Originally Posted by mij

I used one of these: Case Logic SLR Zoom Camera Holster - SLRC-1Z

Link: Case Logic SLR Zoom Camera Holster > Photo and Video > Case Logic

This held my Nikon D80 - Nikkor 18-200 VR - spare battery - SB400 flash and other bits with ease, and the design of it gives a lot of protection to your camera.

Some of the reviews state its a bit tight for a D80+zoom lens? Do you fit all of the equipment in the main part, or in the front pocket?

[mij]

Originally Posted by kBm

Some of the reviews state its a bit tight for a D80+zoom lens? Do you fit all of the equipment in the main part, or in the front pocket?

The D80 with 18-200 VR attached in the main part was a snug fit but OK, the flash in one side pocket, spare battery in the other with spare AA's for the flash and the front & inside pockets easily took my 72mm polarizer and spare SD cards.

I should add that there was no room for a neck strap attached to the camera, that was not a problem for me as I do not use one.