--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have the F-5XB and use it as a purse. <snip> > Generally > the camera content in mine is one body (ZX-5n or LX) and one lens (50mm or 28-> 70) or one fixed-lens camera (rangefinder or digital). It's relatively easy to > include a small second lens (in other words, I could carry one body and both > the 50mm and 28-70.) I think with one of these bags you'd have to choose > between the extra lens, extra film, wallet or flash (pick two).
Well, most days, a roll of 24 or 36-exp in the camera is plenty so perhaps only one extra roll of film. If I'm carrying a wide angle, I probably would leave the flash at home and if I'm carrying the flash, I'd leave the WA at home. Wallet comes w/ me, I'd leave both the flash & WA at home. <g> > I also find that putting the -5n in that bag WITH the battery grip becomes > awkward, but this may have something to do with the way I arrange the > more "permanent" residents of that bag. Dare I ask what the "permanent" residents are? > > 2. Domke F-6 (The Little Bit Smaller Bag): just wanted > > to throw this one out there for opinions. It seems > > like it held closed by two hook/clasp things. How > > secure is it? > > I also have this one and carry it when my purpose in going out is to shoot > and > I actually need more than one body and two small lenses. The fastening > hardware > is quite secure. Yes, the top is held over the main compartment by two > hook/clasp things. How secure is the F-6 if it got tipped over? Would the contents slide out? Is it easy for unwanted hands to get access? Public transportation issues, here. > > So, I throw it out for you folks, especially the PDML > > ladies, to comment. How to carry my camera gear > > securely and still carry the necessities of life? > > Well, there you have the thoughts of one PDML woman. Another thing too is, > what > do you consider the necessities of life? <g> ERNR- My necessities of life: wallet (check-book length), keys, cell phone, pen(s), Kleenex. If space allows, planner (5" x 8" notebook). Not very complex. Thanks for the input. I will probably need both the F-5XB (or similar) and a fanny pack one of these days. It's just a matter of which I would use first. My "usual" non-camera carry-all is either a shoulder-slung purse or a backpack. Fanny packs allow me to go hiking or walking w/ my arms free. But it would also be nice to socialize w/o broadcasting that I'm carrying an SLR. Pat in SF __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2
