Camera Bag

[Daisy14'sDH]

Thats exactly where I keep mine as well. Sometimes it gets caught onthings though!

 

[sdshutterbug]

Like the gorillapod idea! That would free up the personal accessory bin for my flash and everything would just fit a lot nicer that way!

 

[mom2rtk]

You could also hang a lens pouch on the outside somehow....

 

[HockeyMomNH]

You could also hang a lens pouch on the outside somehow....

I am pretty sure that LowePro has lens bags, and other bags, that you can attach to the outside of the bag. I have a water bottle one.

 

[Code]

If it were a 200 I could show you how to cram an amazing amount of stuff in there (should have seen my 200 before I went to 300).. 100 is a bit limiting for that much though.

 

[HockeyMomNH]

Thats exactly where I keep mine as well. Sometimes it gets caught onthings though!

I wonder if a twist-tie or rubber band around the legs would help.

 

[funkychunkymonkey]

so bag related question:
Ive been through 3 already (all goodwill purchaces). I dont have alot to spend on a bag and am a beginer.
In my bag:
camera cord
covers for lens
camera (lens is curently attached)
cleaning cloth
batery charger
memory card
eyepeice cover
extra screen sheilds
camera manual (for my DUH moments)
lucky quater (no clue why this is in my bag)

I need a bag that I can put all this plus a extra lens or two in. I have to admit I like everything being nearby when im on the go (most of my summer). my current bag is a profoto.

 

[scgalloways]

Hi all. I currently have two Lowespro backpack style bags, one large one that will carry two camera bodies (one lens mounted), a couple of lenses, my flash and filters, plus a thing on outside to attach my tripod, I rarely use it so I bought a smaller one that holds one camera body, a couple of lenses and flash, but it's hard to access easy.

Has anyone used a nice shoulder type that is easy to access? All it really needs to hold to make me happy for what it's intended use is would be to hold the DSLR with a standard zoom attached, maybe one other lens, and my flash attachment and charger. If you can attach a link to where to purchase that would be even better as all our local camera stores have now closed thanks to warehouse clubs and such. I usually buy from B&H online.

 

[photo_chick]

check out the Crumpler million dollar home bags. THe 4, five or 6 should meet your needs. You can order them directly from Crumpler... www.crumplerbags.com

I also like the Tamrac Adventure Messenger bags. I've got the Adventure Messenger 4.

 

[Master Mason]

Love my Crumpler.

 

[KarenAylwood]

I love my Crumpler 5MDH. I bought it off amazon but they do have them at B&H.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/606442-REG/Crumpler_MD_05_07A_5_Million_Dollar_Home.html

I carry my Canon XSi w/ 24-105 f/4L attached, and my Tokina 11-16 and Sigma 30mm in it, along with extra battery, lens cloth, memory card holder, etc. Love it!!

 

[highlander]

I thought that they were using a Nikon but don't recall which model. Also, any idea what lens they are using?

On a different note - the D90 has been around for over a year. Any idea if there is a replacement coming? I'm looking to buy a D90 soon to have when we go to DL at the end of June.

 

[zackiedawg]

SDshutterbug - New bag is sounding like it's in your near future, one way or the other. Unless you are quitting camera purchases cold turkey!

Personally, I decided long ago to get a large bag as the 'travel' bag - my Kata R102 backpack...it's currently stuffed to the gills with 2 camera bodies, 7 lenses, flash, cleaning kit, filters, remotes, batteries, chargers, tripod, etc. All my gear fits in the one backpack, which goes with me when I travel. When I get to my destination, often the backpack resides in the room/cabin/facility, and my smaller Tenba shoulder bag comes out to carry around. The Tenba looks to be around the size of your bag, and can fit 1 camera body with lens attached, two additional lenses (or 1 lens, 1 flash), and some accessories like remotes, batteries, or filters.

I even have a smaller bag still, an old Tamrac, which fits the camera body and one lens, and not much else (I can squeeze a small 50mm prime in there with my 18-250)...that is for light traveling.

Funky, Although you are just starting out with your camera kit, I'd tend to look for a bag that can at least handle maybe one to two more lenses - that way, if (or more likely WHEN!) you do get additional lenses, you're not right back out there looking for another one. A little extra room in the camera bag doesn't hurt much, and can help later. The Tenba shoulder bag I use as my 2nd bag sounds just about right for your camera and kit lens, plus all accessories...and the ability to hold up to two more lenses if need be. It's about the same size as the OP's Lowepro above, which is also worth consideration.

 

[mom2rtk]

SDshutterbug - New bag is sounding like it's in your near future, one way or the other. Unless you are quitting camera purchases cold turkey!

Personally, I decided long ago to get a large bag as the 'travel' bag - my Kata R102 backpack...it's currently stuffed to the gills with 2 camera bodies, 7 lenses, flash, cleaning kit, filters, remotes, batteries, chargers, tripod, etc. All my gear fits in the one backpack, which goes with me when I travel. When I get to my destination, often the backpack resides in the room/cabin/facility, and my smaller Tenba shoulder bag comes out to carry around. The Tenba looks to be around the size of your bag, and can fit 1 camera body with lens attached, two additional lenses (or 1 lens, 1 flash), and some accessories like remotes, batteries, or filters.

I even have a smaller bag still, an old Tamrac, which fits the camera body and one lens, and not much else (I can squeeze a small 50mm prime in there with my 18-250)...that is for light traveling.

Funky, Although you are just starting out with your camera kit, I'd tend to look for a bag that can at least handle maybe one to two more lenses - that way, if (or more likely WHEN!) you do get additional lenses, you're not right back out there looking for another one. A little extra room in the camera bag doesn't hurt much, and can help later. The Tenba shoulder bag I use as my 2nd bag sounds just about right for your camera and kit lens, plus all accessories...and the ability to hold up to two more lenses if need be. It's about the same size as the OP's Lowepro above, which is also worth consideration.

I'm curious what you guys do with the gear you leave behind in the hotel room? Do you lock the most expensive pieces in the room safe and take your chances with the rest? Do you bury it in your suitcase?

 

[zackiedawg]

I'm curious what you guys do with the gear you leave behind in the hotel room? Do you lock the most expensive pieces in the room safe and take your chances with the rest? Do you bury it in your suitcase?

For me, it depends on where I am. Naive or not, when I'm at Disney I'm generally not too worried about room theft - so I don't go through any special efforts to lock anything away - I just don't leave it sitting out in the open. Putting the camera bag away in the closet does fine for me.

On a cruise, I tend to just tuck the bag under the bed when not in use or left behind.

If I'm in a less secure hotel or motel somewhere, then I do tend to use the in-room safe for my lenses - other than my Tamron 200-500mm lens, they all fit in most room safes - unless they're the really tiny kind. I don't bother hiding my Tamron lens or my Minolta 50mm or Tamron 90mm - the 200-500 is too big, and the other two were only $100 each. So that makes it easier to hide what's important.

But generally, the most expensive or important gear tends to be with me - the camera body, my main travel lens, and my main wide or prime are usually the most common ones to come along...so I'm generally lucky in that regard that I'm not leaving too much of value behind. And I don't currently own any $5,000+ big white lenses to worry about!!

 

[JPG]

Photopass photographers were using Nikon D70 and D80 DSLRs. Not sure if this is still current and I am not sure which lens.

 

[JoeDif]

Photopass photographers were using Nikon D70 and D80 DSLRs. Not sure if this is still current and I am not sure which lens.

As of this past August they were still using the D70 & D80

 

[funkychunkymonkey]

im considering:
Tenba Xpress Shoulder Bag (Black/Grey)
Tenba S-5 Travelite Shoulder Carry Gear Camera Bag Black with Gray Trim
Tenba Xpress Small Shoulder Bag Black with Red Trim

which would be best?

 

[WDWFigment]

I'm having a similar dilemma and am going to likely purchase the Lowepro Flipside 300. It's the bag Matt uses (if you recall seeing his) and he said he's very happy with it.

 

[eddy-4]

Personally, I wouldn't want to carry a 6MDH around the parks all day. The camera, lenses and misc items you listed will fit fine in a 5MDH. I don't have a Gorilla thingy so I'm not sure about that one. My 5MDH is set up with 3 slots inside. In the center is the camera with lens attached. On one side is room for a decent size lens and on the other side is room for a smaller lens (prime type) or a flash. I have also attached items to the loops on the outside of the bag. I have a Lowepro lens case that attaches very securely to the loops.

My 5MDH arrived today and I rushed to put all of the items I plan to take to Disney in it. As you predicted, everything fits in it beautifully. Thus far, I'm a fan--I love the look and feel of the bag. I love it so much, that the little voice inside my head is saying, "If you get the 6MDH, you can fit your 70-200mm in there." However, I'm taking all of your advice to heart--one bag won't fit all occasions and I may have to get a bigger bag to take to soccer games.

For WDW, I think the 5MDH is going to do just fine! Just to be safe, I'm going to test drive it for a few days.

Thank you, all, for your expert advice. You guys are the best!

Linda