Patrick Genovese wrote:
If you are carrying lots of gear a good heavy duty padded waist belt
is an absolute must. I just got myself a Lowepro Vertex 200AW it is
superb. The waist belt transfers the weight to your pelvis and there
is very little weight on your shoulders.
I can easily carry
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Scott Loveless
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Thanks, Bill. If I recall correctly, you either have done or still do
some large format work. How do you carry it?
I'll have to ask my wife.
Seriously, I have a Zone VI
Doug Brewer wrote:
Scott Loveless wrote:
Thanks, Doug. It looks like there's also a Mini-Trekker AW that has a
few more external lash points. Have you ever attached a tripod to yours?
Yep, many times.
Sorry to keep bugging you about this. Is yours the Classic or the AW?
--
Scott
On Nov 6, 2007 3:27 PM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Amita Guha wrote:
Thanks, Amita. That helps. The one bag I was able to look at that had
the tripod straps worked essentially the same way. Same thing I asked
Doug - Classic or AW? Lowepro's site is fairly vague.
AW. I got it
Amita Guha wrote:
On 11/5/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks, Dave. See my reply to Doug. Had any problems carrying a tripod
attached to the outside of the pack?
I have the Mini-Trekker and I have attached the tripod to it with no
problem. It's kind of a pain if you want
Have to say I agree with Rick. I sold the bag because the only time I
ever use such a large bag, and particularly a backpack, is when I am
traveling where I use it simply as a carrier/transport bag. I have
better options for that now, and I carry less too. For what it does,
the LowePro
Scott,
I bought a LowePro CompuTrekker AW from Godfrey this
past summer, and did a lot of hiking with it. I had
my usual kit (K10D, 16-45, 70-200, 10-17, 50/1.7,
filters, batteries), jacket and warm shirt (in the
computer compartment), lunch and a water bottle (in
the bottom of the padded
David J Brooks wrote:
I have the Lowerpo Mini Trekker AW.
It is a good bag, and hold about 4-5 lenses, two bodies, one with
16-45 attached and one with out a lens.
Nice size and weight
Thanks, Dave. See my reply to Doug. Had any problems carrying a tripod
attached to the outside of
Doug Brewer wrote:
Here's my main bag. Been carting it around for years and it is still
in incredible shape:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/279323-REG/
Lowepro_1990310_Mini_Trekker_Classic_Backpack.html
I've never put a Crown Graphic in it, but I have carried piles of
William Robb wrote:
I always seem to go back to Lowe-Pro. I have a couple of big backpacks, one
for 6x7, the other for my big 35mm lenses, and a smaller one for the bulk of
my 35mm/DSLR junk..
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/classic/Photo_Trekker_Classic.aspx
Thanks, Bill. If I
Bruce Dayton wrote:
That is the most recent bag I purchased - about 1 month ago. It is a
nice bag and very roomy considering its outer dimensions. I also have
the Lowepro Classic - quite large and capable of holding a full 67 kit
including 2 bodies.
Thanks, Bruce. Lots of recommendations
- Original Message -
From: Scott Loveless
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Thanks, Bill. If I recall correctly, you either have done or still do
some large format work. How do you carry it?
I'll have to ask my wife.
Seriously, I have a Zone VI backpack for the 4x5.
I
If you are carrying lots of gear a good heavy duty padded waist belt
is an absolute must. I just got myself a Lowepro Vertex 200AW it is
superb. The waist belt transfers the weight to your pelvis and there
is very little weight on your shoulders.
I can easily carry 2DSLRs + accessories + 6
Scott Loveless wrote:
Thanks, Doug. It looks like there's also a Mini-Trekker AW that has a
few more external lash points. Have you ever attached a tripod to yours?
Yep, many times.
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On 11/5/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks, Dave. See my reply to Doug. Had any problems carrying a tripod
attached to the outside of the pack?
I have the Mini-Trekker and I have attached the tripod to it with no
problem. It's kind of a pain if you want to open the bag
Hey, gang!
This is yet another tell me what to buy inquiry. I'm looking for a
back pack to lug my gear around. Until recently I had been happy with
shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring
convinced me otherwise. I'm looking for something with padded straps.
Here's my main bag. Been carting it around for years and it is still
in incredible shape:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/279323-REG/
Lowepro_1990310_Mini_Trekker_Classic_Backpack.html
I've never put a Crown Graphic in it, but I have carried piles of
35mm/DSLR gear, and also had a P67
I have the Lowerpo Mini Trekker AW.
It is a good bag, and hold about 4-5 lenses, two bodies, one with
16-45 attached and one with out a lens.
Nice size and weight
Dave
On 11/3/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey, gang!
This is yet another tell me what to buy inquiry. I'm
Backpack hell, you need a pack train.
Scott Loveless wrote:
Hey, gang!
This is yet another tell me what to buy inquiry. I'm looking for a
back pack to lug my gear around. Until recently I had been happy with
shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring
P. J. Alling wrote:
Backpack hell, you need a pack train.
Sorry. Forgot to mention - the pack needs to fit Cesar.
Scott Loveless wrote:
Hey, gang!
This is yet another tell me what to buy inquiry. I'm looking for a
back pack to lug my gear around. Until recently I had been happy with
- Original Message -
From: Scott Loveless Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Hey, gang!
This is yet another tell me what to buy inquiry. I'm looking for a
back pack to lug my gear around. Until recently I had been happy with
shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather
Well, as someone who owns 7 different bags now, I have always found
that going to a store with the gear and trying to put it all in really
helps you narrow down your choices to bags that are actually going to
fit. So that is my suggestion - go to a store or two that carries a
bunch of backpacks
That is the most recent bag I purchased - about 1 month ago. It is a
nice bag and very roomy considering its outer dimensions. I also have
the Lowepro Classic - quite large and capable of holding a full 67 kit
including 2 bodies.
--
Bruce
Saturday, November 3, 2007, 8:34:31 AM, you wrote:
Sorry to dredge this up again, but I wanted to say thanks for all the
input. I thought I was confused before I asked the list about camera
bags! G After careful consideration, examining a few bags in
person, and drinking a beer or four, I narrowed it down to my own
first choice, the F.64, and
Out on the street with the paps I see, they carry Lowepro, Domke and Crumpler.
Cheers,
Cotty
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Banana Republic photo vest, if you can locate one.
- Original Message -
From: Graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Or a Safari Jacket. Cabelas carries a nice one for under $50.
http
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Nothing like the desert or the jungle, huh?
Never worn one? They are basically long shirts with big baggy
pockets. Wear a light t-shirt under it and roll the sleeves
up. Quit comfortable actually. And you look like a
correspondent instead of a photo dweeb
On 21/6/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed:
Do you mean this?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?
O=productlistA=detailsQ=sku=16242is=REG
If you buy from there, watch out for sizes. I used my normal procedure
and went for the largest available. Something made me check
]
Sent: 21 June 2005 07:53
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Bob W wrote:
Hey, Gray-y, I've never seen a correspondent in a photo
jacket - only
photo dweebs! I love the word Dweeb.
Most of the photojournalists that I know / have seen use Domke. The
F
are
wearing. A bag is vulnerable to snatching. I find the vest an
excellent way to carry stuff.
--
Cheers,
Bob
-Original Message-
From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 21 June 2005 07:53
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Bob W wrote
On 19/6/05, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed:
I bet I hate HOT more than you do. You would think that after twenty
plus summers in Ozark humidity I would have acclimated. No dice.
Summer sucks. Bring on the snow!
On 6/19/05, Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That's why I
On 19/6/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed:
I'm not exactly built slim myself ... no cracks, Cotty! ;-)
I'll leave that to Mac Serial Junkie.
Cheers,
Cotty
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||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/06/20 Mon AM 07:06:41 GMT
To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
On 19/6/05, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed:
I bet I hate HOT more than you do. You would think that after twenty
plus summers
I recently bought a Slinger from Adorama. Fairly cheap, seems pretty
sturdy, and it will hold a camera and a few lenses.
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8873
FAX: (540) 458-8878
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] 06/19/05
: Graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 20 June 2005 04:07
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Nothing like the desert or the jungle, huh?
Never worn one? They are basically long shirts with big baggy
pockets. Wear a light t-shirt under it and roll
You can thank Dr Suess for the word.
A Safari or Bush Jacket was the preferred wear for Foreign Correspondents (with a
shirt and tie they would let you into the club wearing one) for a long long time
(maybe 1900 to 1965 or so). I am not talking about a recreated fishing vest
(Photo Vest or
Hi Graywolf
are any of those wests or jackets water resistant/proof?
greetings
Markus
A Safari or Bush Jacket was the preferred wear for Foreign
Correspondents (with a shirt and tie they would let you into the
club wearing one) fthe Cabelas does new.
Filson makes one too, but it like the old
You'll get no sympathy from me mate :-)
22 C is beautiful and cool compared to 30 C at night. With global
warming the occurrences of this happening are more common every year.
:-(
Dave
BTW I hate the heat also. I'm loving our winter so far. 2-5 degrees C
at night, up to 15-17 C during the day
None of the ones I mentioned are. They are really intended for hot weather, water-proofs even the breathable ones and kind of sweaty under those conditions.
For awhile now I have been carrying one of those cheap disposable plastic
ponchos for emergencies. It fits in a pocket or the camera bag,
day
greetings
Markus
-Original Message-
From: Graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 3:00 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
None of the ones I mentioned are. They are really intended for
hot weather, water-proofs even
Gearing up for the upcoming Philly PDML, I have a dilemma. I'm really
intent on doing some street photography with the MX while there. I'd
like to carry the body, three primes (28, 50, 85), and a few rolls of
film. I think my Domke bag is overkill for that sort of shooting.
I've found some
Which Domke bag are you using? The F-803 satchel works perfectly for what
you're describing and the kit that you want to carry.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Scott Loveless
Gearing up for the upcoming Philly PDML, I have a dilemma. I'm really
intent on doing some street photography with
I may have found it.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlistA=detailsQ=sku=17475is=REG
F.64 waist pack. 35mm body, two lenses and flash. Sounds like my
kinda pack. Any opinions on this one?
Thanks a bunch!
On 6/19/05, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gearing up
The 803 seems a bit bigger than what I wanted. No need for laptop
space. I'm currently using and older F-2.
On 6/19/05, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Which Domke bag are you using? The F-803 satchel works perfectly for what
you're describing and the kit that you want to carry.
- Original Message -
From: Scott Loveless
Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Any recommendation on a small, easily accessible bag, designed with
mobility in mind?
A photo vest.
I had a nice one, till my wife swiped it.
Four individual lens pockets, and enough other pockets to hold
You may be thinking of the F-802. The 803 won't hold a laptop.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Date: 6/19/2005 10:22:14 AM
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
The 803 seems a bit bigger than what I wanted. No need for laptop
This one:
http://www.tamrac.com/5745.htm
Or one of the smaller Velocity bags.
Don
-Original Message-
From: Scott Loveless [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 12:02 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Gearing up for the upcoming
[Original Message]
From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Date: 6/19/2005 10:22:14 AM
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
The 803 seems a bit bigger than what I wanted. No need for laptop
space. I'm currently using and older F-2.
On 6/19/05, Shel
Thanks, Bill. Now I've got yet another slew of options. You could
try making my life easy for once, you know. g
On 6/19/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Scott Loveless
Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Any recommendation on a small
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 12:02 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Gearing up for the upcoming Philly PDML, I have a dilemma. I'm really
intent on doing some street photography with the MX while there. I'd
like to carry the body
: Camera bags (yet again)
Any recommendation on a small, easily accessible bag, designed with
mobility in mind?
A photo vest.
I had a nice one, till my wife swiped it.
Four individual lens pockets, and enough other pockets to hold a spare
body, loads of film and probably lunch as well
Gearing up for the upcoming Philly PDML, I have a dilemma.
I'm really intent on doing some street photography with the
MX while there. I'd like to carry the body, three primes
(28, 50, 85), and a few rolls of film. I think my Domke bag
is overkill for that sort of shooting.
I've
- Original Message -
From: Scott Loveless
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Thanks, Bill. Now I've got yet another slew of options. You could
try making my life easy for once, you know. g
Sure. But what fun would that be.
Seriously though, I never carry a camera bag if all I
Thanks, Amita! These certainly meet my needs (wants?). They're more
expensive than the others, though. I've put them on my list, but near
the bottom. They'll have to be a lot better than the others to
justify the increased cost. But if I have an opportunity to actually
try one, I'll
Any recommendations in the sub $75US range?
On 6/19/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Scott Loveless
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Thanks, Bill. Now I've got yet another slew of options. You could
try making my life easy for once
Yes, I have both, and I can bring them both with me, no problem!
Thanks, Amita! These certainly meet my needs (wants?).
They're more expensive than the others, though. I've put
them on my list, but near the bottom. They'll have to be a
lot better than the others to justify the
in a hurry or in crowded places a
lot.
greetings
Markus
-Original Message-
From: Scott Loveless [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 7:02 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Gearing up for the upcoming Philly PDML, I have a dilemma. I'm really
reasons.
greetings
Markus
-Original Message-
From: Scott Loveless [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 7:02 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Gearing up for the upcoming Philly PDML, I have a dilemma. I'm really
intent on doing some
- Original Message -
From: Scott Loveless
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Any recommendations in the sub $75US range?
Nope. I am using a Domke right now, but I don't like the pockets as much as
my old vest.
This one has big cargo pockets, but I would prefer them to be split
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 7:15 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
I may have found it.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlistA=de
tailsQ=sku=17475is=REG
F.64 waist pack. 35mm body, two lenses and flash. Sounds
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Thanks, Bill. Now I've got yet another slew of options. You could
try making my life easy for once, you know. g
Sure. But what fun would that be.
Seriously though, I never carry
WR Sure. But what fun would that be.
WR Seriously though, I never carry a camera bag if all I need to haul is a 35mm
WR sized body and a few lenses.
Yup. Body with one prime over the shoulder (perhaps underside a
jacket, more inconspicious). Second lens if at all plus some film or
meter or
it as an option.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Date: 6/19/2005 10:44:19 AM
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Thanks, Bill. Now I've got yet another slew of options. You could
try making my life easy for once, you know. g
On 6/19
://www.graywolfphoto.com
Idiot Proof == Expert Proof
---
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless
Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Any recommendation on a small, easily accessible bag, designed with
mobility in mind?
A photo vest
!)
-Original Message-
From: Scott Loveless [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 8:15 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Hey, Wofly! Are you trying to kill me? I'm looking for something to
bring to Philly. In July!
On 6/19/05
Hey, Wofly! Are you trying to kill me? I'm looking for
something to bring to Philly. In July!
:) My vest is pretty comfortable. I got it last year and it works great; it
has 14 pockets, although I don't know if I'd put a lens in it. But it's
great for lens caps and such.
On Jun 19, 2005, at 11:32 AM, Scott Loveless wrote:
Any recommendations in the sub $75US range?
I've just spent three weeks wandering in the UK with a Tamrac
Superlight 5 as my day-bag (I used a Lowepro Compu-Trekker backpack
as my carry the full kit on and off planes, trains and
Loveless
Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Any recommendation on a small, easily accessible bag, designed with
mobility in mind?
A photo vest.
I had a nice one, till my wife swiped it.
Four individual lens pockets, and enough other pockets to hold a spare
body, loads of film and probably lunch
for Safari Jacket.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
Idiot Proof == Expert Proof
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William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless
Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Any recommendation on a small, easily accessible
:02 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
Gearing up for the upcoming Philly PDML, I have a dilemma. I'm really
intent on doing some street photography with the MX while there. I'd
like to carry the body, three primes (28, 50, 85), and a few rolls of
film. I
Godfrey,
One of my tentative requirements is that the bag open either to the
side or away from me. I've really grown to dislike bags that open
toward me. I'm a little rounder than most and find myself putting
just as much effort into keeping the bag open as changing lenses. If
I were built
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Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 8:15 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Hey, Wofly! Are you trying to kill me? I'm looking for something to
bring to Philly. In July!
On 6/19/05, Graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Or a Safari Jacket
as a fanny pack you can switch
it to a shoulder bag. Then when your shoulder's tired
you can go back.
Don (Who HATES hot!)
-Original Message-
From: Scott Loveless [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 8:15 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again
, June 19, 2005 8:15 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)
Hey, Wofly! Are you trying to kill me? I'm looking for something to
bring to Philly. In July!
On 6/19/05, Graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Or a Safari Jacket. Cabelas carries a nice one
On Jun 19, 2005, at 8:46 PM, Scott Loveless wrote:
One of my tentative requirements is that the bag open either to the
side or away from me. I've really grown to dislike bags that open
toward me. I'm a little rounder than most and find myself putting
just as much effort into keeping the bag
Woohoo! Thanks.
On 6/19/05, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, I have both, and I can bring them both with me, no problem!
Thanks, Amita! These certainly meet my needs (wants?).
They're more expensive than the others, though. I've put
them on my list, but near the bottom.
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