Thanks for sharing this with us, Igor. I am working on developing my own line of camera bags. My project is still in its infancy, but I'm working with a designer on some concepts I've had in my head for a while. I'd love to hear any other ideas you guys would like to see implemented in a camera bag.
Amita On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 2:10 PM, Igor Roshchin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've been busy recently, so I couldn't read PDML much. > However, I thought I'd report my first experience with Lowepro Fastpack 250. > http://products.lowepro.com/product/Fastpack-250,2086.htm > This is based on a 3-day trip. > > I bought this for the trips that are not specifically photography- > related, but where I want to take with me both my camera and my laptop. > It is a new model, released just earlier this year. > This image shows the main advantage of it compared to other similar > dual-purpose bags, easy access to the camera: > http://products.lowepro.com/CatalogImages/18-2086-IMG3L.jpeg > You can reach the camera without opening the entire photo compartment - > from the side, similarly to "slimshot" bags. > There is actually an additional removable divider that can support the > camera with a shorter lens attached. > > Nice cusion at the bottom and everywhere seems to provide very good > protection for the camera and the laptop. I also like that the > weight distribution tends to land this backpack upright. > > In the photo-gear compartment, you can fit a camera body with a medium > size zoom lens attached, plus 2-4 primes (or 1-3 and a flash). > (Of course, if you try to put 200 or 300mm lenses, you might not be > able fit as many primes) > It feels well on the back - even when held over just one shoulder. > > I like it, and it's a keeper. > Also, it is rather reasonably priced at $90 at Amazon, B&H, etc. > > The main thing that is missing is some type of side pocket where > one can tack away the waist-level belt when it is not in use. > > Other optional suggestions I'd have include a slightly larger pocket > on the shoulder strap. The present one is a bit too narrow to fit > a cell phone. > > There is a slightly bigger brother, Fastpack 350, but to me it was > already a bit too big. > > I hope this is helpful to some people on the list. > Feel free to contact me if you have further questions. > (I am not associated with LowePro or whatever related.) > > Igor > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
