Camera Bag

[MOmousefan]

We have used Photopass twice and have enjoyed the results. On our Dec. trip we also did a resort shoot. When we returned home and I started adding borders to the pics I noticed some were missing. There is a link at their website that allows you to describe when, where, what you you were wearing, and any other helpful hints. The missing pics were all restored. As usual, Disney came through for us.
I am going solo next week and will only use Photopass for the free 5x7. When the family goes we will preorder the CD.

 

[PixieDust32]

Can you see the photos before you 'preorder' the cd, or does the price go to $149 once you've viewed the photos?

Yes, as soon as you get home, upload your pictures by entering the numbers on the back of you card or cards, you can view the pics and see if you want the cd.

 

[PixieDust32]

We have used Photopass twice and have enjoyed the results. On our Dec. trip we also did a resort shoot. When we returned home and I started adding borders to the pics I noticed some were missing. There is a link at their website that allows you to describe when, where, what you you were wearing, and any other helpful hints. The missing pics were all restored. As usual, Disney came through for us.
I am going solo next week and will only use Photopass for the free 5x7. When the family goes we will preorder the CD.

Oh that happened to me this past trip, when I got home and entered the numbers, no pictures were found i was freaking out, then i reported the pictures missing and within a couple of days my pictures were found.
Also we did the magic tinkerbell pictures, well tinkerbell was also MIA on our pictures, I reported that and disney e-mailed me back right away to let me know that they had added Tinkerbell to our pictures.

 

[WDWFigment]

My fiancee is looking for a small camera bag to which you can attach a tripod. She only needs to hold a D40 + 18-200 lens (attached, hopefully) in the bag, and some assorted junk (pins, wallet). She would prefer a shoulder bag, but a small backpack would be okay, too.

I can't see to find anything with loops (or anything) that allow for tripods to attach.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

[MICKEY88]

with what you are describing, it sounds to me like any bags in the size she wants would be too small to attach a tripod,

a backpack would definitely be larger


Lowepro Mini Trekker AW

has tripod straps.. for around $85

if you want a backpack for under 50 that also has wheels I can point you in that direction on ebay..

I have one of the rolling bags and it served me well until I outgrew it...

 

[VVFF]

Crumpler 5 million dollar home is smallish and has tripod loops. (shoulder bag)

http://www.ebags.com/crumpler/the_5...fm?modelid=108387&lastterm=crumpler 5 million

$80-35% BCB = $52

If you want a black bag then you'd probably have to go to adorama. I don't know why ebags doesn't have it as an option...probably just sold out.

$80 - 11% BCB = $71

Even the 4 million dollar home has side loops that can be used for a small tripod.

 

[boBQuincy]

My Crumpler $4M barely fits a Canon 30D with a 24-105 attached. If the 18-200 is no longer than that it should fit. If the tripod is not small and light, say 18" and 2 lb maximum it might be unwieldy and cause the bag to constantly shift forward or back, depending on where the tripod is attached.

 

[WDWFigment]

My Crumpler $4M barely fits a Canon 30D with a 24-105 attached. If the 18-200 is no longer than that it should fit. If the tripod is not small and light, say 18" and 2 lb maximum it might be unwieldy and cause the bag to constantly shift forward or back, depending on where the tripod is attached.

This tripod would fit the bill, as would her D40 and 18-200. How is the bag with rain?

 

[WDWFigment]

Okay, we have it narrowed down between the Crumpler 4 Million Dollar Home and the LowePro 70 AW. Any thoughts on either one? We are specifically concerned with:

1. Comfort - she is a smaller female, so a bag with a comfortable strap and good weight distribution is important.

2. Waterproof/Water Resistance - obviously not a quesiton for the Lowepro AW; what about the 4MDH? She has a partially-working Blackberry thanks to a poorly waterproofed North Face bag used on our last trip.

3. Size - it's tough to get an idea of how large the 70 AW is from the pictures. It doesn't look too large, but I'm concerned.

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[C&B Young]

We've got the 5MDH (the older 1 fastener version), it's actually my wife's primary camera bag. The strap is wide & fairly comfy but doesn't come with a shoulder pad (Crumpler makes separate pads, but we just hijacked the shoulder pad from another bag we have). I can't see hanging a tripod from it though, (we've never tried it anyways), the way the bag sits I think the tripod would be bouncing off your legs. The bag is water resistant, we've never had it submerged or anything but it's done well keeping its contents dry in the rain.

 

[kaffinito]

You could always use another type of bag and attach the tripod with Velcro strips. You can buy the Velcro in larger strips at most fabric and craft places. Just a thought....

 

[Pirate-Jeff]

Not a camera bag but a fanny pack the inside is padded and has straps for the tripod on the bottom (holds horizontally) and also has lots of pockets

My other tripod fits better it folds up shorter

 

[Steve's Girl]

I have the Crumpler 5 mil (along with an assortment of other bags) and it is a very nice size and comfortable to carry all day. However, I can't imagine that it would be very comfortable to carry that bag around with a tripod attached. Unless you have a very small tripod or a gorilla pod, I'm not sure how you would attach a tripod so that you could comfortably walk around without whopping everyone around you everytime you move.

For reference, here is a photo of me with the 5 mil bag.

When carrying my tripod, I prefer a backpack style bag. I have a Kata backpack that allows you to attach the tripod and is quite comfy to carry. However, it can get heavy after a full day in the parks.

 

[Todd_H]

Okay, we have it narrowed down between the Crumpler 4 Million Dollar Home and the LowePro 70 AW. Any thoughts on either one? We are specifically concerned with:

2. Waterproof/Water Resistance - obviously not a quesiton for the Lowepro AW; what about the 4MDH? She has a partially-working Blackberry thanks to a poorly waterproofed North Face bag used on our last trip.

I have the Customary Barge from Crumpler and in rain, the water beads off of it. Not sure if the 4MDH is made from the same water resistant material, but I would imagine that it is.

Good luck!

 

[annnewjerz]

Okay, we have it narrowed down between the Crumpler 4 Million Dollar Home and the LowePro 70 AW. Any thoughts on either one? We are specifically concerned with:

1. Comfort - she is a smaller female, so a bag with a comfortable strap and good weight distribution is important.

Being 5'8 and having both the 5MDH and 6MDH, I can say that either the 4MDH or 5MDH would be perfect for her.The 6MDH home was way too bulky for me, but one thing I did like about it was the fact that it came with this extra cushioned slider for the strap whereas the others do not. Wearing a bag messenger style means probably dealing with one sore shoulder. What I find myself doing now is taking the cushion from the 6MDH and using it on the 5MDH. Works great!

If you are going with any of the Crumpler bags, I'd suggest getting a gel guitar strap cushion thing (yes, that's a technical term) for some extra added comfort.

 

[boBQuincy]

But Ann, isn't your preferred method of carrying a tripod to hand it to DH? I think that may be the answer for Sarah, a fiance is close enough to a DH for tripod carrying purposes.

I wear my $4M messenger style and it works well but it is also nice to take it off after a few hours of walking around. But I don't have a gel guitar strap cushion thingie...

 

[annnewjerz]

But Ann, isn't your preferred method of carrying a tripod to hand it to DH?

Why yes, Bob, yes it is. Tripod loop? Give me a break! My tripod loop is named Erik. However Sarah will be with Tom and Tom will be lugging his own crap around, so I'm guessing that using him as a sherpa isn't an option this time.

But I don't have a gel guitar strap cushion thingie...

Now you're just being fresh!! I don't have a guitar strap cushion thingy either---yet. I do have the extra padding from my 6MDH and once I switched it to my 5MDH's strap, it made carrying it much much more comfy. For the wimpy 4MDH though, extra padding may not be necessary.

 

[boBQuincy]

For the wimpy 4MDH though, extra padding may not be necessary.

The $4MDH *is* pretty wimpy, even DW carries a $5MDH. It's because I like to run fast and light, yes, that's my story!

Back to the original question, I have strapped a GorillaPod onto the handle of the $4MDH and it worked ok. I have also strapped the Gorilla onto the strap with some success. As long as the tripod is not too long or heavy this method may work ok.

 

[WDWFigment]

But Ann, isn't your preferred method of carrying a tripod to hand it to DH? I think that may be the answer for Sarah, a fiance is close enough to a DH for tripod carrying purposes.

I wear my $4M messenger style and it works well but it is also nice to take it off after a few hours of walking around. But I don't have a gel guitar strap cushion thingie...

For tripod carrying purposes? That's aiming a little low! When she gets tired of carrying her bag, I get to carry a second bag. Her tripod doesn't weigh enough for me carrying just that to make a big enough difference for her.

Our solution may actually be for me to carry both tripods and just have her carry a small bag. It depends on what tripod head I end up using. First I bought a Manfrotto 322RC2. While I really like that, it is very big and bulky, and I really am concerned about what it will hit if I carry it around attached to the Lowepro 100AW. So I bought a Manfrotto 486RC2 two days ago, too. I may just go with that and my old North Face bag (the one Sarah used last trip) which should enable me to carry around both tripods, too.

In any case, I need to order something soon (for her), as the trip is quickly approaching.

Any other comments as to the water-resistance of the _MDH series of bags?

 

[annnewjerz]

Any other comments as to the water-resistance of the _MDH series of bags?

I don't know if they are technically waterproof, I know they are water resistant.

I have used mine out in the rain before (from a mist to a light drizzle) and everything inside has remained nice and dry. It's made out of a nylon-y material that doesn't just soak up the water like cotton would.

I wouldn't, however, walk around in pouring rain or take it somewhere like Kali River Rapids and expect it to say completely dry. For that, Bob has recommended a great dry-bag in the past that you can buy on camping websites like Campmor.com. I will try to find the exact name of it in case he doesn't chime in.