Camera Bag

[mrsmarilyn]

Can 1 CD hold that many pictures?

They put it on however many CDs it takes (took 2 this time) but it's all for the one price. ;-)

 

[Twingle]

I know that the sling bag is not for everyone, especially us girls, but this bag is really similar in style to the baggalini that I wore to the parks last year. I like that it is easy on and off and having it across my body just feels safer.

Now I just have 27 more days to wait until I can try it out at the parks!

HockeyMomNH, if you have a chance when you get back, would you update how this bag worked for you in the park? I'd really appreciate it!

Have a great trip!

 

[HockeyMomNH]

HockeyMomNH, if you have a chance when you get back, would you update how this bag worked for you in the park? I'd really appreciate it!

Have a great trip!

I would be happy too. I have taken the bag out for a few day trips, just to break it in some. I think that it is going to work well.

Just 23 more hours to kill before our flight. Thank goodness for the DIS!

 

[ThurlFan]

I had a great experience with the slingshot 100AW at WDW in January. Had very similar gear configuration; camcorder in the nose cone, with camera/lenses in the body. I had a monopod tucked in where you have the gorillapod. Worked fabulously! Easy for me to get into for changing lenses, and easy for DW to access the top compartment with the camcorder. And very comfortable and easy to carry

 

[sdshutterbug]

Okay I'm sure this question has been answered before and it is almost as hard to answer as the "what camera/lens should i get" question, but....

I need a new bag! I have the Lowepro SlingShot 100 AW and I've just outgrown it. I need a bag that fits the following criteria:

-Not humongous! (However needs to fit camera, 4 lenses (2 primes, 2 zooms), a small flash, and some accessories)
-Distributes weight as evenly as possible
-Makes changing lenses easy and quick!! (that is the most important!!)

Does anyone want to offer up their faves? I was thinking of the Lowepro Slingshot 202 AW but I just don't see how changing lenses can be easy with that.

 

[Golf4food]

I like my Tamrac AdventurePro 9. I think any bag you get is going to be somewhat large in order to hold all of that equipment. Most smaller bags only hold one or two lenses.

 

[disneyboy2003]

There are a couple camera bags I really like. When I was looking for my most recent camera bag, I was looking specifically for a bag that (1) doesn't scream "camera bag!" and (2) can carry enough lenses & accessories for a photographic outing or day trip (ex. 1-2 zooms, 1-2 primes, external flash, small bag of batteries & CF cards, GPS receiver, etc).

I ended up getting the ThinkTank Urban Disguise 50 (link to ThinkTank). It can also hold a standard laptop in the back, plus 2 water bottles / soda bottles. Although I don't carry a laptop in this camera bag, I'll use that space to keep papers flat. The Urban Disguise looks like a laptop case.

If you don't need the laptop holding area, you can try the ThinkTank Urban Disguise 40. Here's a photo of the Urban Disguise:

The other camera bag I was thinking about was the Crumpler Million Dollar Home camera bags. There are several different "Million Dollar" bags, so I forget which one I was specifically looking at (link to B&H). I think I was interested in the "7 Million Dollar Home" bag. They look like standard messenger bags. They also come in many different colors. Looks like you can fit quite a bit in these bags.

Here's a photo of the 7 Million Dollar Home:

Hope that helps.

 

[SrisonS]

I have a Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW. What I like about it is the fact that it's just for "camera stuff". So the exclusion of a misc. compartment cuts down on size. It also had a holder for a small tripod, as well as a rain cover.

A couple of pics (not mine)...

(there's another small compartment kind of where the tripod attaches.... good for holding accesories)

 

[Raindown]

I don't carry as many lenses as you, but I really enjoy my Million Dollar Home from Crumpler.

 

[sdshutterbug]

Thanks for all the replies! I'm really leaning towards the Think Tank UD 40. It hold way more than I need but the next step down (UD 30) has a vertical design which would make it hard to access my lenses quickly. I'm just trying to gauge how bulky it is...I wouldn't be filling the front pock with dslr bodies so it would be a little sleeker.

 

[southpawcaptures]

i use the Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

Fits two camera bodies, 4 lenses.

Its similar to the Lowpro bags.

 

[Belle_princess]

I have a Nikon d80 with an 18-135mm lens. I have a backpack-type case I've taken to the Disney parks before. It worked ok, but I had trouble getting my camera in and out quickly. Does anyone have a perferred camera case they use when they go to the parks? If you don't use a case, how do you carry?

Thanks!

 

[jeffb]

I have a Nikon d80 with an 18-135mm lens. I have a backpack-type case I've taken to the Disney parks before. It worked ok, but I had trouble getting my camera in and out quickly. Does anyone have a perferred camera case they use when they go to the parks? If you don't use a case, how do you carry?

Thanks!

I have a Lowepro Flipside 300 which I sometimes use and other times I go with a stardard napsack. I find that once I am in the parks, I prefer to keep the camera around my neck (or on my shoulder) opposed to trying to put the camera back after each use.

jeff

 

[Steve's Girl]

For the amount of gear you want to carry, I think a shoulder or messenger style bag will get pretty uncomfortable after awhile. I'd also consider a backpack with side access panel. I have the Kate 3N130 and really like it. Tamrac and Vanguard also make this type of bag.

(I do also have the Think Tank UD35 and while I really like it, it would not be the bag I chose to take to WDW or any other venue that would require carrying the bag for extended periods of time. Oh, I have the Crumpler $7mil also. Nice bag, but would not want to carry it around all day either.)

 

[Herkemer]

Check out the Lowepro Fastpack 250 for a backpack that might work. The handy part about this one is you take the strap off your right shoulder and it allows the pack to swing to your front where you have access to your camera from the side facing pocket.

I also like the fact that you can carry the laptop around if you wanted (although not in the park) so you can use it to unload cards and what not while out and about.

 

[DizzyV6P]

I also recommend the Fastpack series. I have a Fastpack 350

 

[Icemann]

The slingshot from lowepro is nice to I have one and it's pretty handy for shooting on the fly

 

[Snappy in OK]

I keep my camera out of the bag most of the time so it is easy to grab when I want it. I have a long, comfortable strap that I wear across my body. I don't usually have any problems with it banging into anything - I just move it a little more in front of my or behind me, depending on what I am doing.

I have a Tamrac Adventure series bag, but it usually is only goes in the bag when we are back in our room - if even then! I think one important thing is being able to wear the strap comfortably. Mine is long enough that the camera is at my left hip and the strap is over my right shoulder. My strap is also padded, which helps with the comfort level.

 

[photo_chick]

If I'm going out with one lens I don't take a camera bag at all. I have a Crumpler strap and a Lenscoat pouch. It keeps the camera protected when I'm moving and easy to get to when I need it. If you go wit hit around your neck finding the right strap for you is a must. The wrong strap can make your trip miserable.

If I need to have batteries or memory cards on me I wear my cargo shorts and make use of the pockets. But put everything in small ziplock baggies if you do that.

 

[Raindown]

I have a Crumpler strap

The industry disgrace one? That thing is so comfortable.