Pierre Bellavance wrote:
>
> I need a camera bag to carry my camera (Elan 7E) with a long lens (100-400)
> attached, in the field, so it's not around my neck all the time.
>
> It needs to be more than 10 3/8 inches deep, and the camera must be easily
> accessible. I will also carry one or two lenses (28-135 and 20/2.8) and
> film and filters in this bag.
>
> My Mini Trekker (which I like very much) is useless for this, because I
> have to take it off my back every time I want to access the camera.
>
> I've seen these, but only in catalogs:
>
> LowePro Topload Zoom Pro AW
> Lowepro S&F Specialist 85AW
>
> Both seem very interesting, as they're deep and easily opened.
>
> Have any of you used these (or other bags) that could be suitable for me?
>
> Would I be better off carrying the Mini Trekker on my back and a small (but
> deep) bag on the side with only the camera and long lens?
>
> Thanks
>
> Pierre
>
Hi Pierre,
I just recently purchased the Specialist 85AW. I wanted to have a bag
that allowed me to *vertically* stow my EOS 3 attached to both my
200/2.8 or my 28-135 *with hood on* (not reversed) alternatively.
I rearranged the inner compartment so that I can leave the body on
either lens for a very quick access.
I found the Specialist 85AW to have a somewhat awkward shape though, as
it is not rectangular at all. It gets wider in both width and thickness
towards the top and it narrows towards the front.
The bag also accommodates the 550EX and has room left for the
yet-to-be-bought 20-35 lens and 1.4x converter. ;)
As a side remark: I also have the weightbelt deluxe with it and found
the bag to sit rather high on it. No field experience with the combo yet
though.
Pls. let me know if you want me to make any measurements concerning your
100-400IS.
Best,
Andi
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