Camera Bag

[Tanzanite]

Hi i ordered my CD on Aug 3rd now back from vacation how many days left to start editing photos do i have to have them done by Sept 3rd i am scared not sure how to do it hope i wont mess it up help thanks

 

[ukcatfan]

I suggest looking at the help section on the website. If you do not find the answer, you will probably find a way to contact their support there.

Kevin

P.S. Consider using some punctuation in your post. That hurt my head trying to read it. I would say about 99% of the regulars around this board are not used to that Myspace/texting style of writing. Thank you.

 

[ChrisinNJ]

I have a canon bag, that is really boxy & uncomfortable to carry. And I have a small bag that my camera with lens attached just fits into. I need something a little bigger.

Also, when you go to Disney, do you bring a video camera as well?

I am the photographer of the family, and I tend to prefer still pics over video. Last trip (Jan '06) I brought the camcorder & used it to film the fireworks, IASW, and a few other rides. Honestly though, we have watched the video 2-3 times, and now I am kicking myself that I took no fireworks pictures.

Thinking of leaving the video camera home all together next trip.

Anyway, I guess I need a camera bag big enough for 1 camera body, 2 lenses, the camcorder, spare battery & CF cards, a small wallet & cell phone, that is comfortable to carry on the rides. I leave the rest of my non- valuable "necessities" in a separate bag with the stroller.

Any camera bag suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[fhirleighinn]

I am planning on bringing my Lowe Pro Off road, with my D80 and Grip, 18-70mm lens attached, 70-300 lens, 50 1.8, SB-600, and other extras. Guess it would depend on how big your camcorder is. I use it for hiking, general use, and figure that since it is a belt pack, it will be the nest choice for me.
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Off-Road,1979,7.htm

 

[ChrisinNJ]

Guess it would depend on how big your camcorder is. http://products.lowepro.com/product/Off-Road,1979,7.htm

I have a panasonic camcorder. It is small. I would say it takes up a little less space than my rebel XT camera body.

 

[Kyen]

For my birthday I just got the Lowepro Orion Trekker II. Right after I opened it I wanted to load it up.
I love it because its a backpack with the camera bag part at the bottom and it has a large pocket like a regular backpack so I can put my poncho and other things in it.

 

[MontanaZoo]

I have a crumpler for transport and is what I generally carry. But I didn't want anything bulky in the parks so I just used my timbuk2 metro (like a messenger bag type of purse) and used skooba wraps on them to protect the lens/cameras. Worked pretty well, was unobtrusive and the metro was big enough to just slide my whole camera with lens (had to take off the hood and put the cap on) if we were going on a quick ride or something. Also you can get a pad for the strap for timbuk2s (crumplers come with them). Highly recommend the pad for long days at the park.

 

[frugal_mar]

I am very pleased with my Domke Camera bag.
See: http://www.tiffen.com/products.html?tablename=domke

It is very roomy and comfortable to carry.

As a side note, This summer we were in Quebec City, I was caught in a torrential downpour and had to walk some distance to get back to the hotel. We were drenched; the outside of the camera bag was wet, but everything inside was quite dry. I was very pleased. My wife had a nylon type purse and everything inside got soaked, but my camera in side the Domke was dry.

 

[YEKCIM]

In the past, I've used a photojournalist vest and it is ideal in every respect but one: there is no padding in the lens pockets. Next trip (11/08...fingers crossed) I'm going to use the LowePro Slingshot 200 I bought about a year ago. It has plenty of room for camera, three or four lenses, a camcorder, spare batts and cards, and a partridge in a pear tree. Whether I can heft all of that, all day in the parks, remains to be seen.

~Y

 

[Experiment_626]

There's a discussion over on the Theme Parks Attractions and strategies board about PhotoPass photographers. The original question was whether PhotoPass photographers would take a photo with a guest's camera.

But at post #30, it took a turn. Another member posted the following:

I find it just a bit galling that Disney expects their Photopass photogs to willingly take snapshots for guests using the guest's own camera.

To my mind, it's like handing a TS waitress a brown bag enclosing a PB&J sandwich, then asking her to serve it to you on a Disney plate.

Maybe I'm being too sensitive (having worked as a professional photographer) but seriously, is there anywhere else you would ask a professional to provide their expertise for free using your own materials?

Would you ask a surgeon to perform exploratory surgery on your dining room table using a steak knife?

Would you ask a professional pianist to come to your house and play for your guests on a toy piano without compensation?

You might ask a car mechanic, perhaps, to install parts you bought, but you certainly wouldn't expect that service for free, would you?

If you're asking the pros to take your picture on your camera, I hope you're at least offering some sort of gratuity...

Not to be rude, but I think this is ridiculous, as I have posted in the thread following. If you follow the thread from that point, you'll see my opinion posted in reply to his (more than one reply, in fact).

I decided to post a heads-up here, because I know there are other pros or semi-pros here who could offer additional perspective. I'm curious to see what the rest of you think.

The relevant portion begins approximately here -- http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=27015556#post27015556

SSB

 

[fhirleighinn]

I think that this shows that there is a fine line between the service end of things (that disney is know for) and the Business side of things.
As the Photopass photogs are there to take pictures which are then sold, I would have no expectation that they would take a picture with my camera as a matter of routine. They lose that potential revenue. Perhaps they should only do it, IF you get a Photopass pic taken also (they could make sure that they cut off your DSO's head in your pic so you have to buy thier pic... )

I had read that thread earlier, not as far as your post...

 

[Pea-n-Me]

They always seem genuinely happy to oblige, and more than once they've offered without my asking, even just reached out for my camera. (Have had this happen with other pro photographers at other venues, too.)

My take on it is that they seem understand that not everyone is going to buy every single picture that's taken, but they're likely to buy some, so why not just make the guests happy; like they're not getting completely soaked at every turn. To me it's kind of like the people that give away samples of food or wine at restaurants - they want you to try it and be happy so not only are you more likely to buy whatever it is, but you're more likely to come back and spend money there in the future. (Kind of a no-brainer, really.)

Besides, these people work for Disney, they don't own the company (like another photographer might). It would be like saying those who do other things at Disney should never give anything else away, ever. And we all know that Disney is all about making Magical experiences for their guests, which includes "giving away" lots of stuff in the process.

 

[KrazyPete]

I decided to post a heads-up here, because I know there are other pros or semi-pros here who could offer additional perspective. I'm curious to see what the rest of you think.

I think that you're being eaten alive in that thread and I'm not going to jump into it.

 

[webshark3]

I am very pleased with my Domke Camera bag.
See: http://www.tiffen.com/products.html?tablename=domke

It is very roomy and comfortable to carry.
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Second the Domke. Easy, comfortable, and durable. And most don't look like camera bags (benefit).

I've used the 5XB for a DSLR with 4" lens, DV camcorder, and batteries, and a backup P&S.

 

[webshark3]

Are the photographers on commission?

Heck I always ask them. I buy the CDs, but I like having my RAW too.

 

[zackiedawg]

Recently purchased a Kata R102 to carry all my camera gear in one backpack. I love the bag - durable, convenient, excellently padded, and can handle my camera body with a huge 200-500mm lens attached plus all other lenses and accessories. Yet it isn't overly large - quite thin profile, excellent balance to carry on the back, great padding for the straps, versatile interior design, and has a quick-access flap on the front that allows you to grab the camera body and attached lens without opening the main lid - so nothing else falls out when grabbing your camera.

Very happy with it...it also doesn't have a 'camera' design - just looks like a nice euro backpack...which is a plus.

I tried several top brands and models, and seemed to always be running into the Goldilocks problem - too big or too small. Either the bag was just bigger and more combersome than I liked, or couldn't fit my largest lens. The Kata was finally the 'just right'!

 

[MICKEY88]

for transporting my gear from one location to another I use a naneu pro goombah bag

once at my destination I use my vest. leaving the bag inthe car or my hotel room..

 

[Anewman]

They are on the clock, if Disney policy says they are to take photos by request with NON-Photopass cameras... That is their job.

Now if in the middle of a wedding you ask the pro to take a photo with a throw away camera...

 

[Experiment_626]

I think that you're being eaten alive in that thread and I'm not going to jump into it.

I think you're wrong. I'm convinced I'm right, if only because I have talked at length with PhotoPass photographers. I have no reason to think they were being anything other than honest -- I never presume someone is lying to me unless I have other reasons to think so. Part of one of those conversations had to do with my inquiries about the position as one that might possibly interest me.

Why do you think I'm being eaten alive? Because I'm talking to a hard-headed person? I'm not really trying to change his mind.

Here's the thing -- if a cast member says he doesn't mind doing something for you, it is reasonable to at least wonder whether that's a completely honest statement. But when a cast member (in this case a PhotoPass photographer) tells me that he is paid to take photos for guests, and that this includes both for PhotoPass and using a guest's own camera when requested -- and that he gets paid by the hour, so it doesn't matter how many PhotoPass pictures he takes ... well, I'm inclined to believe that is honest, in the absence of a reason to do otherwise. The first has to do with what he feels like doing, and the second has to do with what he's being paid to do. Yes, I'm sure that if PhotoPass photographers began taking very few PhotoPass photos on an ongoing basis, then Disney might change the policy.

SSB

 

[dr_zero]

As a photographer you all know how often do you get the opportunity to get a picture of yourself let alone you and your family so I was the Photopass person I would do it just cause I know what it can be like.

If the person had a disposable camera I would still probably do it but suggest that a much better shot could be had for a nominal fee.