RE: Looking for balance (in a bag)
I carry my cameras in a bag marked 'Gold Bullion' so thieves won't think it contains cameras. Change that to 'depleted uranium' and you have a real winner that should get me through customs quickly... B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Looking for balance (in a bag)
I've come to the realization that when I go on a photo trip, I just need to bring along Tenzing Norgay to carry my gear. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est At least you're not bringing Nguyen with you! Or has this joke already outlived its useful life? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3466 - Release Date: 02/24/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
Sometimes when I 'm just walking around the city with one camera I use a padded six pack of canned something type instead of one of my Tamracs. ann John Sessoms wrote: The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3466 - Release Date: 02/24/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
M theory allows for pocket universes. They don't come in canvas, however. Yet. On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3466 - Release Date: 02/24/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Looking for balance (in a bag)
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins M theory allows for pocket universes. They don't come in canvas, however. Yet. whenever I put my hands in my pockets I can feel two strange quarks and a fuzzy muon. B On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3466 - Release Date: 02/24/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
On Feb 25, 2011, at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms wrote: The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. I have never understood the assumption that thieves are going to be more attracted to camera bags than to, say, a ladies purse (which might contain cash) or my guy's purse (which contains my passport, cash, guidebook, directions to my hotel room and key to said room, etc.) or a laptop bag or whatever. Does a camera bag make me look more like a tourist? (I don't exactly blend in most places I travel, whether carrying a camera bag or not.) Is it that thieves are usually photographers looking for an equipment upgrade? [I've sometimes wondered if the thieves weren't the ones on the other side of the retail counter from me, but that is another story.] Are there any data showing that camera bags are particularly vulnerable? Interviews with convicted thieves concerning their target preferences? We may have spent a lot of money on the gear in our camera bag, but can the thief realize more than a dollar or two per pound when fencing the equipment? For me, I will worry about whether a bag will accommodate the things I need (?) to carry, whether it will provide reasonable access to the gear whilst shooting, whether I can use it as a carryon, and whether it is comfortable to carry for long periods. Life is too short and already sufficiently complicated - I will leave concerns about possible theft off my list. stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Looking for balance (in a bag)
The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. I have never understood the assumption that thieves are going to be more attracted to camera bags than to, say, a ladies purse (which might I carry my cameras in a bag marked 'Gold Bullion' so thieves won't think it contains cameras. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
From: Steven Desjardins M theory allows for pocket universes. They don't come in canvas, however. Yet. On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. If it's a pocket universe, it ought to fit in your pocket ... right? In that case, it wouldn't much matter what material they use to cover the outside. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3466 - Release Date: 02/24/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
From: Stan Halpin On Feb 25, 2011, at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms wrote: The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. I have never understood the assumption that thieves are going to be more attracted to camera bags than to, say, a ladies purse (which might contain cash) or my guy's purse (which contains my passport, cash, guidebook, directions to my hotel room and key to said room, etc.) or a laptop bag or whatever. Does a camera bag make me look more like a tourist? (I don't exactly blend in most places I travel, whether carrying a camera bag or not.) Is it that thieves are usually photographers looking for an equipment upgrade? [I've sometimes wondered if the thieves weren't the ones on the other side of the retail counter from me, but that is another story.] Are there any data showing that camera bags are particularly vulnerable? Interviews with convicted thieves concerning their target preferences? We may have spent a lot of money on the gear in our camera bag, but can the thief realize more than a dollar or two per pound when fencing the equipment? For me, I will worry about whether a bag will accommodate the things I need (?) to carry, whether it will provide reasonable access to the gear whilst shooting, whether I can use it as a carryon, and whether it is comfortable to carry for long periods. Life is too short and already sufficiently complicated - I will leave concerns about possible theft off my list. stan Thieves are looking for items they can readily sell. And they're looking for items they can get more for from whoever they're going to sell it to. Which do you think they can get more money for - camera equipment or tourist clothing? You've got many bags on the baggage claim carousel. Which bag appears more likely to have something worth stealing in it - a readily identifieable brand name camera bag or a nondescript bag that looks like what everyone else is using to carry dirty clothes? Even if you're not concerned, why make it easy for thieves? - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3466 - Release Date: 02/24/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
On Feb 25, 2011, at 3:26 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Stan Halpin On Feb 25, 2011, at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms wrote: The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. I have never understood the assumption that thieves are going to be more attracted to camera bags than to, say, a ladies purse (which might contain cash) or my guy's purse (which contains my passport, cash, guidebook, directions to my hotel room and key to said room, etc.) or a laptop bag or whatever. Does a camera bag make me look more like a tourist? (I don't exactly blend in most places I travel, whether carrying a camera bag or not.) Is it that thieves are usually photographers looking for an equipment upgrade? [I've sometimes wondered if the thieves weren't the ones on the other side of the retail counter from me, but that is another story.] Are there any data showing that camera bags are particularly vulnerable? Interviews with convicted thieves concerning their target preferences? We may have spent a lot of money on the gear in our camera bag, but can the thief realize more than a dollar or two per pound when fencing the equipment? For me, I will worry about whether a bag will accommodate the things I need (?) to carry, whether it will provide reasonable access to the gear whilst shooting, whether I can use it as a carryon, and whether it is comfortable to carry for long periods. Life is too short and already sufficiently complicated - I will leave concerns about possible theft off my list. stan Thieves are looking for items they can readily sell. And they're looking for items they can get more for from whoever they're going to sell it to. Which do you think they can get more money for - camera equipment or tourist clothing? You've got many bags on the baggage claim carousel. Which bag appears more likely to have something worth stealing in it - a readily identifieable brand name camera bag or a nondescript bag that looks like what everyone else is using to carry dirty clothes? Even if you're not concerned, why make it easy for thieves? Checking cameras in a soft bag is a very bad idea to start with. I've checked them in a locked Pelican hard case. When I do I make sure I'm at the baggage claim before the baggage starts coming down, and I'm first in line after the down ramp. Bags get tossed all the time. Cameras in soft bags are dead cameras. Paul - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3466 - Release Date: 02/24/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
On 25/2/11, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: You've got many bags on the baggage claim carousel. Which bag appears more likely to have something worth stealing in it - a readily identifieable brand name camera bag or a nondescript bag that looks like what everyone else is using to carry dirty clothes? Personally I think anyone who checks bags containing cameras/lenses is simply asking for trouble one way or another! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 25/2/11, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: You've got many bags on the baggage claim carousel. Which bag appears more likely to have something worth stealing in it - a readily identifieable brand name camera bag or a nondescript bag that looks like what everyone else is using to carry dirty clothes? Personally I think anyone who checks bags containing cameras/lenses is simply asking for trouble one way or another! Have to agree. I never let my equipment out of sight and reach when I'm traveling. If I really need to carry more than I can carry-on, I'll ship it ahead, insured for replacement value. (I've taken pains to reduce my equipment kit so that everything fits in a very modest size bag which is well under the carry-on size/weight limits.) -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
2011/2/25 Bob W p...@web-options.com: I carry my cameras in a bag marked 'Gold Bullion' so thieves won't think it contains cameras. Change that to 'depleted uranium' and you have a real winner -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
From: Paul Stenquist On Feb 25, 2011, at 3:26 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Stan Halpin On Feb 25, 2011, at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms wrote: The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. I have never understood the assumption that thieves are going to be more attracted to camera bags than to, say, a ladies purse (which might contain cash) or my guy's purse (which contains my passport, cash, guidebook, directions to my hotel room and key to said room, etc.) or a laptop bag or whatever. Does a camera bag make me look more like a tourist? (I don't exactly blend in most places I travel, whether carrying a camera bag or not.) Is it that thieves are usually photographers looking for an equipment upgrade? [I've sometimes wondered if the thieves weren't the ones on the other side of the retail counter from me, but that is another story.] Are there any data showing that camera bags are particularly vulnerable? Interviews with convicted thieves concerning their target preferences? We may have spent a lot of money on the gear in our camera bag, but can the thief realize more than a dollar or two per pound when fencing the equipment? For me, I will worry about whether a bag will accommodate the things I need (?) to carry, whether it will provide reasonable access to the gear whilst shooting, whether I can use it as a carryon, and whether it is comfortable to carry for long periods. Life is too short and already sufficiently complicated - I will leave concerns about possible theft off my list. stan Thieves are looking for items they can readily sell. And they're looking for items they can get more for from whoever they're going to sell it to. Which do you think they can get more money for - camera equipment or tourist clothing? You've got many bags on the baggage claim carousel. Which bag appears more likely to have something worth stealing in it - a readily identifieable brand name camera bag or a nondescript bag that looks like what everyone else is using to carry dirty clothes? Even if you're not concerned, why make it easy for thieves? Checking cameras in a soft bag is a very bad idea to start with. I've checked them in a locked Pelican hard case. When I do I make sure I'm at the baggage claim before the baggage starts coming down, and I'm first in line after the down ramp. Bags get tossed all the time. Cameras in soft bags are dead cameras. Paul So, what do you do if you get to check-in and the airline informs you they don't care what the rules are, you are NOT going to carry that bag on the aircraft? You can check it; you can leave it behind; you can go find a post office, FedEX, UPS and mail it ahead then come back to check in ... but you are *NOT* carrying the bag on! BTDT-GTTS Checked baggage isn't the only place your camera bag is vulnerable to theft. You can't keep your bag in hand 23:59:59x7, and any time it is not physically in your possession it's vulnerable to theft. It's not even safe when you do have it in hand. If a thief thinks he can get away with it, he'll knock you down and take the bag by force. I prefer my gear not to advertise it's value in such a way as to attract unwanted attention. It's less likely to be stolen if it doesn't look like it contains anything worth stealing. Camera bags that LOOK like camera bags say STEAL ME to a thief. YMMV. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3466 - Release Date: 02/24/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
On Feb 25, 2011, at 8:08 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Paul Stenquist On Feb 25, 2011, at 3:26 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Stan Halpin On Feb 25, 2011, at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms wrote: The REAL Holy Grail of photography ... a camera bag that will carry as much as you need to carry without being too cumbersome. Add to that it shouldn't LOOK like a camera bag so as not to encourage thieves and you really would have the perfect bag. I'm still looking. I have never understood the assumption that thieves are going to be more attracted to camera bags than to, say, a ladies purse (which might contain cash) or my guy's purse (which contains my passport, cash, guidebook, directions to my hotel room and key to said room, etc.) or a laptop bag or whatever. Does a camera bag make me look more like a tourist? (I don't exactly blend in most places I travel, whether carrying a camera bag or not.) Is it that thieves are usually photographers looking for an equipment upgrade? [I've sometimes wondered if the thieves weren't the ones on the other side of the retail counter from me, but that is another story.] Are there any data showing that camera bags are particularly vulnerable? Interviews with convicted thieves concerning their target preferences? We may have spent a lot of money on the gear in our camera bag, but can the thief realize more than a dollar or two per pound when fencing the equipment? For me, I will worry about whether a bag will accommodate the things I need (?) to carry, whether it will provide reasonable access to the gear whilst shooting, whether I can use it as a carryon, and whether it is comfortable to carry for long periods. Life is too short and already sufficiently complicated - I will leave concerns about possible theft off my list. stan Thieves are looking for items they can readily sell. And they're looking for items they can get more for from whoever they're going to sell it to. Which do you think they can get more money for - camera equipment or tourist clothing? You've got many bags on the baggage claim carousel. Which bag appears more likely to have something worth stealing in it - a readily identifieable brand name camera bag or a nondescript bag that looks like what everyone else is using to carry dirty clothes? Even if you're not concerned, why make it easy for thieves? Checking cameras in a soft bag is a very bad idea to start with. I've checked them in a locked Pelican hard case. When I do I make sure I'm at the baggage claim before the baggage starts coming down, and I'm first in line after the down ramp. Bags get tossed all the time. Cameras in soft bags are dead cameras. Paul So, what do you do if you get to check-in and the airline informs you they don't care what the rules are, you are NOT going to carry that bag on the aircraft? I never bring soft bags on aircraft, evan as carry on. Only the Pelican case with the airline-legal combination locks. That way, if they make me check it, I'm okay. You can check it; you can leave it behind; you can go find a post office, FedEX, UPS and mail it ahead then come back to check in ... but you are *NOT* carrying the bag on! BTDT-GTTS Checked baggage isn't the only place your camera bag is vulnerable to theft. You can't keep your bag in hand 23:59:59x7, and any time it is not physically in your possession it's vulnerable to theft. When my equipment isn't physically in my presence, it's locked in a secure area in my secure house. The only time I've equipment in jeopardy is when I've had to leave it in a hotel room, while I'm out. But I've only had to do that a few times in the last 35 years. There's usually a workaround available. It's not even safe when you do have it in hand. If a thief thinks he can get away with it, he'll knock you down and take the bag by force. Then, I'll pull my sidearm and plug him. I prefer my gear not to advertise it's value in such a way as to attract unwanted attention. Agreed. It's less likely to be stolen if it doesn't look like it contains anything worth stealing. True, but the protection of the Pelican case makes it a winner vs. an ugly old bag. Camera bags that LOOK like camera bags say STEAL ME to a thief. YMMV. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3466 - Release Date: 02/24/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Looking for balance (in a bag)
Hello, For years I had been using a biggish LowePro bag all high-tech and unfriendly-feeling albeit with some nice features like top zipper (I never use) and rain hood (same). It, although being quite big on the outside, has only three compartments so I can put only a camera with lens+2 big lenses in it (read, Sigma) comfortably. Then I picked up a Domke F-6 (I think) by accident - just liked its feel from the start so much. It, although having smaller outside dimensions, can house way more of the compact Pentax Limiteds safely but comes short when I need to pack, say a 200mm lens. Also putting even one Sigma (20mm or the 12-24) in the small compartments makes the rest practically unaccessible on the run. What I would like is a bit larger bag with Domke feel that could take a body+lens, a 200mm and maybe one of the fat Sigma zooms (+ a can of beer as usual) without being too huge to lug around. Domke ballistic nylon is probably as high-tech as I am willing to go, shops here stock only LowePro and CaseLogic and they both feel wrong. Any experience with Domke F-6B/F-7 or suggestions what other bags to look into? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
My I gotta carry a healthy bit of camera stuff including longer lenses bag is a Domke F3x. It's boxy and squarish in shape, can hold two pretty long lenses plus camera with another bulky lens fitted, and a bunch of accessories. Two built-in side pouches, a big front pocket, a back sleeve pocket, and a zippered pocket inside the top makes it quite capacious. Thankfully, I don't really have to use anything like that much anymore. I moved my flash gear from the F6 little bit smaller to the F3x for occasional use, and can now fit camera with lens and four additional lenses in the F6. On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 5:00 AM, Krisjanis Linkevics krisjanis.linkev...@exigenservices.com wrote: Hello, For years I had been using a biggish LowePro bag all high-tech and unfriendly-feeling albeit with some nice features like top zipper (I never use) and rain hood (same). It, although being quite big on the outside, has only three compartments so I can put only a camera with lens+2 big lenses in it (read, Sigma) comfortably. Then I picked up a Domke F-6 (I think) by accident - just liked its feel from the start so much. It, although having smaller outside dimensions, can house way more of the compact Pentax Limiteds safely but comes short when I need to pack, say a 200mm lens. Also putting even one Sigma (20mm or the 12-24) in the small compartments makes the rest practically unaccessible on the run. What I would like is a bit larger bag with Domke feel that could take a body+lens, a 200mm and maybe one of the fat Sigma zooms (+ a can of beer as usual) without being too huge to lug around. Domke ballistic nylon is probably as high-tech as I am willing to go, shops here stock only LowePro and CaseLogic and they both feel wrong. Any experience with Domke F-6B/F-7 or suggestions what other bags to look into? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
JMHO: There are various size Domke bags, so just pick. They are pretty clear about what each bag will hold. I am really pleased with the construction and would just buy another one if this one wears out, which I have no sign of after 10 years. On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: My I gotta carry a healthy bit of camera stuff including longer lenses bag is a Domke F3x. It's boxy and squarish in shape, can hold two pretty long lenses plus camera with another bulky lens fitted, and a bunch of accessories. Two built-in side pouches, a big front pocket, a back sleeve pocket, and a zippered pocket inside the top makes it quite capacious. Thankfully, I don't really have to use anything like that much anymore. I moved my flash gear from the F6 little bit smaller to the F3x for occasional use, and can now fit camera with lens and four additional lenses in the F6. On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 5:00 AM, Krisjanis Linkevics krisjanis.linkev...@exigenservices.com wrote: Hello, For years I had been using a biggish LowePro bag all high-tech and unfriendly-feeling albeit with some nice features like top zipper (I never use) and rain hood (same). It, although being quite big on the outside, has only three compartments so I can put only a camera with lens+2 big lenses in it (read, Sigma) comfortably. Then I picked up a Domke F-6 (I think) by accident - just liked its feel from the start so much. It, although having smaller outside dimensions, can house way more of the compact Pentax Limiteds safely but comes short when I need to pack, say a 200mm lens. Also putting even one Sigma (20mm or the 12-24) in the small compartments makes the rest practically unaccessible on the run. What I would like is a bit larger bag with Domke feel that could take a body+lens, a 200mm and maybe one of the fat Sigma zooms (+ a can of beer as usual) without being too huge to lug around. Domke ballistic nylon is probably as high-tech as I am willing to go, shops here stock only LowePro and CaseLogic and they both feel wrong. Any experience with Domke F-6B/F-7 or suggestions what other bags to look into? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
Ok, so I looked at the subject line and thought I was reading my Scrabble list email ! (If you actually play the game, you'll get the reference .) I wish I could carry as much in my photo bag as I'd like but I managed my zoo trip yesterday with Tamrac with a comfy shoulder strap and a thick belt strap - the DA 55-300 on the ist d, the 28mm manual lens I've had since 1975, a water bottle in an end pocket, extra batteries and and df card in the mesh pocket under the lid my canon Sx120 in my jacket pocket (occasional vid shooting) , notebook, cellphone and a bit of lunch and a little table top tripod that I didn't use at all. the belt helped me considerably and a stock boys vest helps too. tamracs are great bags The made compartment is 12 x 6 , two end poockets and one side pocket... I could have fit lots more in it.. I think they still make this one, but can't remember its name ann Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: My I gotta carry a healthy bit of camera stuff including longer lenses bag is a Domke F3x. It's boxy and squarish in shape, can hold two pretty long lenses plus camera with another bulky lens fitted, and a bunch of accessories. Two built-in side pouches, a big front pocket, a back sleeve pocket, and a zippered pocket inside the top makes it quite capacious. Thankfully, I don't really have to use anything like that much anymore. I moved my flash gear from the F6 little bit smaller to the F3x for occasional use, and can now fit camera with lens and four additional lenses in the F6. On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 5:00 AM, Krisjanis Linkevics krisjanis.linkev...@exigenservices.com wrote: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Looking for balance (in a bag)
Hello, For years I had been using a biggish LowePro bag all high-tech and unfriendly-feeling albeit with some nice features like top zipper (I never use) and rain hood (same). It, although being quite big on the outside, has only three compartments so I can put only a camera with lens+2 big lenses in it (read, Sigma) comfortably. Then I picked up a Domke F-6 (I think) by accident - just liked its feel from the start so much. It, although having smaller outside dimensions, can house way more of the compact Pentax Limiteds safely but comes short when I need to pack, say a 200mm lens. Also putting even one Sigma (20mm or the 12- 24) in the small compartments makes the rest practically unaccessible on the run. What I would like is a bit larger bag with Domke feel that could take a body+lens, a 200mm and maybe one of the fat Sigma zooms (+ a can of beer as usual) without being too huge to lug around. Domke ballistic nylon is probably as high-tech as I am willing to go, shops here stock only LowePro and CaseLogic and they both feel wrong. Any experience with Domke F-6B/F-7 or suggestions what other bags to look into? kris Get a Domke F-2. The original and still the best. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
On Feb 24, 2011, at 2:08 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Ok, so I looked at the subject line and thought I was reading my Scrabble list email ! (If you actually play the game, you'll get the reference .) I wish I could carry as much in my photo bag as I'd like but I managed my zoo trip yesterday with Tamrac with a comfy shoulder strap and a thick belt strap I've come to the realization that when I go on a photo trip, I just need to bring along Tenzing Norgay to carry my gear. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I've come to the realization that when I go on a photo trip, I just need to bring along Tenzing Norgay to carry my gear. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est you'd never get him in your camera bag. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:55:59PM -, Bob W wrote: I've come to the realization that when I go on a photo trip, I just need to bring along Tenzing Norgay to carry my gear. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est you'd never get him in your camera bag. you haven't seen Larry's camera bag ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
On 2011-02-24 18:26, Bob W wrote: Get a Domke F-2. The original and still the best. I /love/ my F-2. My cat did something untoward to one, so I got another one. It's a little big for the one camera, two lenses, sort of situation I think you originally described, but it's an awesome bag, and you can put a weekend's worth of fresh clothes in the parts not occupied by the camera and two lenses. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ/AG) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
It also is a perfect size for a carry on bag. -Original Message- From: Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:27:36 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Looking for balance (in a bag) On 2011-02-24 18:26, Bob W wrote: Get a Domke F-2. The original and still the best. I /love/ my F-2. My cat did something untoward to one, so I got another one. It's a little big for the one camera, two lenses, sort of situation I think you originally described, but it's an awesome bag, and you can put a weekend's worth of fresh clothes in the parts not occupied by the camera and two lenses. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ/AG) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Looking for balance (in a bag)
- Original Message - From: Krisjanis Linkevics krisjanis.linkev...@exigenservices.com Any experience with Domke F-6B/F-7 or suggestions what other bags to look into? I will be picking up a Domke F2 tomorrow, so I'll let you know what I think. Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
