Photography bag
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- Bennn
I need a camera bag and I need help
I want something for very long walk, like on a trip, walking all day long.
I want to bring my camera and 3 lenses. And would like some extra space for a maybe a sweater, a snack and other trip stuff.
I want something with an easy and fast access for when I want to change lenses, I dont want to take off my bag, put it on the ground and open it, I want to access it standing without taking it off.
Any suggestions??
- Continuity0
I'm rocking the Billingham Hadley Large, black with silver hardware, and the basic Hadley Large insert:
https://www.billingham.co.uk/cat…
https://www.billingham.co.uk/acc…
Large enough for my 7D, 50mm 1.5 and 85mm 1.8, with space enough for a couple more primes, I reckon. Along with odds and sods like a carnet/notebook, pen, cigarettes, filters and adapters, remote trigger, spare battery, a few rolls of film if I'm going out with the AE-1.
If you were to put a jumper in it, it would have to be very well folded, but it's possible (I've done it with hoodies).
Do yourself the favour, though, and get the shoulder padding thingy for the strap:
- Bennn0
I just found this one.. it got side access zippers and looks large enough for a mirrorless and 3 lenses and clothes and snack.
Still looking. Shoot me your suggestions if have any.
- ben_-1
Friends of mine helped develop this one - http://ilequipment.com/collectio… they have a smaller one as well.
- cool. But dont have quick access thru side zippers.Bennn
- Morning_star0
I've used the same Tamrac backpack for 12years now. I'm always surprised that something that takes so much punishment has lasted so long. Really well made, tonnes of sizes and accessories. Throughly recommend them.
http://www.tamrac.com/
- uan0
besides the Pro Tactics, also look at the Pro Runner series.I use a passport sling for travel, walking, it's light and feels small, has enough space a dslr + lenses
https://www.lowepro.de/categorie…also this bag gets a lot of love from photographers online, it's a messenger though
https://www.peakdesign.com/the-e…- cool for the Pro Runner, but again... no side access. That mean you have to take off your back and put it on the ground everytime you want to access a lenseBennn
- It's a shoulder bag, so not really. Just swing it around. If it has to be zippered side access you'll find one quick as there's not tons to choose from.ben_
- Bennn-1
- nb0
If you don't mind looking like a bit of a camera-dad, here's the best thing: Get a good backpack that works for everything you need to carry for the day. Get a couple small lens bags that can attach to the straps of the backpack. It's the fastest way to get at your lenses. It looks a little silly to have the lens bags on your straps, but for days when you want to look cool, they can go in the backpack.
The tricky thing will be finding lens cases that are small enough for 4/3s lenses. I'd go to a military outfitter and get two little pouches (and get a backpack there to match). You can put padding in the pouches, but you probably don't need to as they'll be in front of you the whole time.
- Bennn-1
I think the Lowepro Pro Tactic would be what I need, the more I look at it
- nb4
- Bennn0
- I'm getting the tactic 450.pango
- the 450 is big, depend on your needs. Seems to be a really great bag according to reviews.Bennn
- I needed everything big!! Ya my camera and lens and everything aren't exactly compact. *selfesteem boostpango
- Just got the 450. And brought it out for a shoot. Liking it so far. It's a solid bag.pango
- Just gor the 350, smaller than i tought... Very well done bag, can't wait to road test itBennn
- I'm gonna see if I can stabilize a 24" beautydish on monopod on the bag. So I can walk around with a large beautydish. Lolpango
- While shooting.pango
- dunno whatsa beautydish! :P Is it served with hot sauce?Bennn
- yes... yes...pango
- lolBennn
- http://www.exposureg…pango
- https://d1w5usc88act…pango
- ooohhhBennn
- I would look so ridiculous. But fun.pango
- are we alone in this thread?Bennn
- Just on this post....
so.... netflix?pango - lolBennn
- desmo0
Ive always loved Incase bags. https://www.incase.com
- jamesjohnston0
I like booq. I have a python which I have used for about 5 years but they don't make them anymore. Mainly used it for travelling. The version I have is a lot bigger than the slimpack they sell now with camera storage on the sides rather than at the back...sometimes it's a bit too heavy over long periods, but it comes with a serial number in case you lose it, and when i bought it it came with a lifetime guarantee.
Right now, the seams at the top of my bag are coming apart a bit....I would like to test out the warranty, but I don't think they make bags big enough for me now in case of a replacement.
- It's a pain in the ass at security in airports though. Need to give yourself at least an extra 15 minutes if you get manually checked.jamesjohnston
- johnny_wobble0
lowepro slingshot 102 for me.
- sublocked0
I use a GoRuck GR1 or Tumi ballistic nylon bag with a crumpler stuffed inside...but those generally aren't so optimal.
Have had this new pack on my shopping list for awhile. Will pick it up for a special treat some day this year...