Camera Bag

[0bli0]

although i have heaps of camera bags, i store my lenses in lens pouches in plastic bins. i have one for lenses, tubes, teleconverters, flashes, and light meters. i have another bin for batteries, filters, and other small accessories.

 

[jann1033]

thanks so guess the plastic is fine..i want to put them on a shelf in my guest/photography/whatever room now that daughter is moving out and i have extra space and i figured the boxes are more stackable than the bags

 

[PoohJen]

Good question Janet! I have everything stuffed into my Tamrac at this point. Thinking of getting a small bag to "throw my camera into" when I don't want/need to bring gear.

In my camera bag, I keep my zoom lens "extra protected" (from what, who knows?!) in the plastic bag it came in. I always wonder whether that might just invite humidity.

somehow I think that last confession just caused many sets of eyes to be stuck in the rolled back position.

 

[Groucho]

I would think that a regular old shelf would probably be just fine. If it's got its caps on, there shouldn't be much danger of anything happening to it.

Then again, I do have a little bag of silica in my camera bag...

 

[CMudd23]

Hi, we're 50 days out for our trip and my stomach is doing flip-flops!

Could someone please explain how the photopass thing works. We just got a computer and digital camera in November so we're real new to all this gadgetry!

I'm sorry if this has already been discussed in another thread.

Thanks in advance.

Cynthia

 

[Steve's Girl]

Disney has photographers placed throughout the parks and at some resorts. You are given a photopass card that you hand to the photographer, they scan your card and take your photograph. You can then log on to the photopass site and purchase individual photos or purchase the CD which contains all the photos taken by the Disney photographers. If your family ends up with multiple Photopass cards, they can all be consolidated on to one CD. I believe there is also somewhere in the park where you can purchase the photos as well. You can probably get more info. about this by searching on the Disney for Families or Disney Tips forum.

 

[Groucho]

They're also moving slowly towards having the on-ride photos (that they sell you after rides like Splash Mountain) be loaded onto Photopass cards, rather than you having to buy them right there.

The system really doesn't affect your own photography, though.

 

[jann1033]

Good question Janet! I have everything stuffed into my Tamrac at this point. Thinking of getting a small bag to "throw my camera into" when I don't want/need to bring gear.

In my camera bag, I keep my zoom lens "extra protected" (from what, who knows?!) in the plastic bag it came in. I always wonder whether that might just invite humidity.

somehow I think that last confession just caused many sets of eyes to be stuck in the rolled back position.

well you just never know what could happen( this coming from a person whose monopod is presently inside a plastic bag inside a carrying case)

 

[boBQuincy]

I keep most of my lenses in LowePro cases when not in use, with the bag of silica gel.
Btw, silica gel doesn't work anymore once it has absorbed enough moisture. It can be reactivated by drying it in an oven (300F is recommended but that may be too hot for the package).

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Tamrac Photo Backpack 4372

I am looking for a smaller camera bag. Normally I carry a baggallini, but since I have a dslr (pentax k100d) I want a camera bag. I will be carrying a couple lenses (50mm, 18-55mm, 70-300mm). I also want room for my regular "stuff" (maps, tickets, etc).

I can't find it on the Tamrac website, so I don't know how big it is. I don't want a huge bag and I want a backpack.

Thanks!

 

[RitchG]

I have a big backpack (Adventure 9) that I travel with a lot and it has held up really well. I think that the Tamrac 43xx series has been replaced by the 53xx series; the 5371 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...710&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation) looks alot like the 4372 (http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/444765317.htm); the 4372 seems a little less deep. The 5371 description says that it has room for the camera, two lenses and flash, plus the outside pocket for other items. The description of the 4372 sounds similar. So it sounds like either would hold what you need to fit.
(assuming, of course, that the pictures displayed are really of the item.)
HTH.
---Ritch

 

[Donald is #1]

I have a big backpack (Adventure 9) that I travel with a lot and it has held up really well. I think that the Tamrac 43xx series has been replaced by the 53xx series; the 5371 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...710&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation) looks alot like the 4372 (http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/444765317.htm); the 4372 seems a little less deep. The 5371 description says that it has room for the camera, two lenses and flash, plus the outside pocket for other items. The description of the 4372 sounds similar. So it sounds like either would hold what you need to fit.
(assuming, of course, that the pictures displayed are really of the item.)
HTH.
---Ritch

RitchG, how many lenses does the Adventure 9 hold? I currently use a Lowepro Rover AW II, but I would love one that could also hold a laptop.

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Thanks for the info. I went ahead and ordered it; I'm hoping it fits everything without being too big. I'll report back when I get it.

 

[RitchG]

DiN1:
Depends on what else I bring on the trek. I usually have an EOS 30D with 17-85 lens in the middle compartment (lens down), which leaves room for a portable hard drive and a couple filters under the lens. On one side is a 100-300 zoom and on the other either a camcorder (Canon Optura Xi) with mic setup and tele adapter, or a pair of primes, like a 28 and a 50. Could probably fit another short prime with rearranging the interior pad things. Memory cards go in the little organizer on the flap of the bottom compartment. Then in the top part I put batteries, power blocks, straps, maybe an extra tee shirt and some bars (depending on where I'm headed). Water in the side pocket. I strap my tripod to the bottom using the attachment points built-in there. The computer (currently a Toshiba Portege) goes into the slot in the back, along with a sketchbook. And we're good to go.

It's a lot of stuff, but like the Lowepro, the strapping arrangements make it pretty comfortable. Comparing the Rover and the Adventure, it looks like the Adventure is a little taller overall, and has a taller padded section for the gear.

Oh, I should mention that all the lenses are in some type of inner pack-either a neoprene fitted cover, a mesh bag (Eagle Creek I like) or something like that. And I sometimes will throw in a PnS like the S2. Love the accessability of the rear-side compartment for the computer; better than the others I've had with top access.
HTH.
---Ritch

 

[Donald is #1]

DiN1:
Depends on what else I bring on the trek. I usually have an EOS 30D with 17-85 lens in the middle compartment (lens down), which leaves room for a portable hard drive and a couple filters under the lens. On one side is a 100-300 zoom and on the other either a camcorder (Canon Optura Xi) with mic setup and tele adapter, or a pair of primes, like a 28 and a 50. Could probably fit another short prime with rearranging the interior pad things. Memory cards go in the little organizer on the flap of the bottom compartment. Then in the top part I put batteries, power blocks, straps, maybe an extra tee shirt and some bars (depending on where I'm headed). Water in the side pocket. I strap my tripod to the bottom using the attachment points built-in there. The computer (currently a Toshiba Portege) goes into the slot in the back, along with a sketchbook. And we're good to go.

It's a lot of stuff, but like the Lowepro, the strapping arrangements make it pretty comfortable. Comparing the Rover and the Adventure, it looks like the Adventure is a little taller overall, and has a taller padded section for the gear.

Oh, I should mention that all the lenses are in some type of inner pack-either a neoprene fitted cover, a mesh bag (Eagle Creek I like) or something like that. And I sometimes will throw in a PnS like the S2. Love the accessability of the rear-side compartment for the computer; better than the others I've had with top access.
HTH.
---Ritch

Great description! I am currently carrying a D100 with a 28-105 mm lens. Plus 2 other lenses & a flash in my rover. The problem is that I want to add another lenses and don't really have the room unless I stow it in the top. Plus I need to carry my laptop separately. I will definitely look into the Adventure. (Just what I need another camera bag ... ) I definitely like that it opens in the front. My rover opens from the top which can be a bit of a pain at times.

 

[PoohJen]

Just wanted to chime in with my praise for the Tamrac Adventure 7! I love it! I love that the middle zips to open to the camera/lens section at the bottom of the bag (rather than front opening), with "large" (not too large) storage compartment at the top, smaller zipped compartment at the front, and netting enclosures (water, keys, cell phone) at the sides.

The camera section holds my Rebel XT with 18-125 lens on it, flash, zoom lens, extra battery with recharger, and still has another padded quadrant for a lens. The top holds my manual, Blackberry, etc. and has an interior pouch for my filters. Extra memory goes in a compartment designed for memory cards at the bottom front enclosure.

Still, I need a small bag that I can just throw the camera into when I don't need to bring accessories. Suggestions?

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

My bag (Tamrac Photo Backpack 4372) just came. I think it's going to work great. It's smaller than a regular bookbag. It can hold 5 lenses, plus camera. It opens in the front. I think it will be great for WDW.

 

[Brise Nannie]

Has anyone ordered the Disney PhotoPass album they sell on the website? If so, please share your thoughts about the end product. I've ordered one but it hasn't arrived yet and I'm concerned it might not be quite what I expected especially since I had a problem at checkout. I emailed asking for help and there was no way to talk to a "live person" so I couldn't get answers to my questions. Yes, I read the "Help" section but it didn't address my issues. I hope it's worth the money I spent.

 

[mbtileguy]

can someone explain how this works please....thanks
and do you like it???

 

[mtdewlarissa]

we went in feb and used photopass. they gave you a card and when you get your picture taken they scan the card. then you can enter the code and see your pictures on line. you can buy a couple at 12.95 or the whole cd for 125.00. you can also edit the photos on line, add graphics etc. they take your pictures with chacters, in front of the hat etc. we have very nice camera and i still got the cd because of the pictures with the whole family in them.