Camera Back Pack Help Please

[leon]

Hi Guys, I am looking for a backpack arrangement that will holds just a Canon Camera with a 70-200mm lens attached.

I have seen one on a site somewhere but for the life of me cant seem to locate it again. :shrug:

Has anyone come across this sort of carry bag, I know Lowpro put out the Outback one which is OK, but there is another that would suit me better.

Thanks Leon :thumbsup:

[Dennis]

Hi Leon

Do you want a backpack (like a rucksack) that you carry on your back?

Or, do you want a waist pack where you have the camera holster on a belt around your waist?

I have missed many a shot with my camera in a backpack where you need to remove the pack, unzip the flap, remove the camera, etc.

With a camera holster fitted to a waist belt, you can just pull the camera/lens out.

A backpack leads to your back/shirt getting sweaty on a hot day whilst walking, whereas a holster on a belt will not have this problem.

You can generally fit a lot more into a backpack and work from the backpack when you have reached your destination.

Cheers

Dennis

[leon]

Dennis, yes it is just the holster type, I can see that as being more useful, and I am not really worried about carrying extra stuff.

The Lowpeo outback dose the job well, but I did think there was another similar one around.

Leon

[Dennis]

Hi Leon

I use the Think Tank Digital Holster 30 V2.0 (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/digital-holster-30-v2.aspx), which holds the 7D body with 300mm F4L with lens hood reversed, and the 7D with 400mm F5.6L with the “pop out” extension unzipped to make the holster longer.

I like the Think Tank (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/default.aspx)products as they often use thinner foam for padding which makes their gear less bulky. Generally, I do not throw my bags around and no longer go mountaineering, so I prefer less bulk although I think that with Think Tank’s product range, this does not mean less protection.

However, Lowe Pro gear is really excellent stuff, so I guess that it comes down to personal preference.

Cheers

Dennis

[leon]

Many thanks Dennis, sounds like the way to go.

Leon

[mswhin63]

Cheapie site - http://www.dinodirect.com/se-typeid-7936-subse-backpack/currency-AUD.html

[leon]

Thanks Malcom but i might just stay with the Think Tank that Dennis suggested.

Leon

[space oddity]

Do note that camera bodies do not like being carried around too long with a big chunky lens on. The weight of an 80-200 f/2.8 may not be too kind on the lens mount. An f/4-5.6 compact zoom would be no problem. Then again, digital cameras do not like frequent lens changes:(

[dugnsuz]

Hi leon - for my DSLR + 70-200 f4L IS I use this bag (will accommodate a dslr + your lens too)

http://www.geek.com/articles/hardware/hands-on-lowepro-toploader-pro-75-aw-camera-holster-20090826/

On eBay...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lowepro-Toploader-Pro-75AW-Camera-Shoulder-Bag-Black-/180674710796?pt=AU_Cameras_Photogra phic_Accessories&hash=item2a110d4d0c

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Lowepro-Toploader-Pro-75-AW-Holster-Camera-Bag-/320715498203?pt=AU_Cameras_Photogra phic_Accessories&hash=item4aac2222db

[dugnsuz]

Just looked at the Think Tank link - looks the biz leon

[Dennis]

Hi Leon

I forgot to mention that with the Think Tank Digital Holster 30 V2.0 for my 300mm F4 and 400mm F5.6 lenses, I have to rotate the lens collar to the 11-o-clock position so the body/lens combo can slide in more easily.

This is with a 4-inch long Arca type mounting plate attached to the base of the lens collar foot.

Cheers

Dennis

[leon]

Thanks Doug, mate i was just looking at one of those in a Darwin Camera House Shop this morning, looks pretty nifty.;)
I also like The Think Tank one, so I will have a little think.

Dennis, thank you as well for your input, what would one do without you lot. :shrug: :P

Leon :thumbsup:

[trader10]

G'day Leon,

If you want "the camera bag" you must get a Lowepro for starters....

Now, You want a camera bag that can carry a pro DSLR, 2 telephoto lenses, 3 other lenses, accessories and all ? Waterproof most important...

I have a Lowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Notebook Backpack

This is the KING of the Lowepro for carrying quantity, safely and confortably camera gear..... you can also carry a 17" laptop if you want...

http://products.lowepro.com/product/CompuTrekker-Plus-AW,1925,16.htm


Search on Ebay.... you will pay around $110 - $130 for it comparing to double the price on the shops.....

cheers