Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
.) Hope this helps. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:11 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250 Like most

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-26 Thread Sandy Harris
On Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 8:08 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... The bags are probably sewn off shore. Finding and qualifying any manufacturing is a big barrier to entry into the business. I'm in China and woul be willing to look for someone ... -- Sandy Harris, Nanjing, China

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-26 Thread Charles Robinson
On Apr 24, 2008, at 17:30, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Think Tank Photo has been around just a year or two. The founders are a photojournalist and an ex-lowepro bag designer, I met them at an SFBAPPA (San Francisco Bay Area Press Photographers Association) workshop last Fall. The designs are

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-25 Thread Amita Guha
23, 2008 at 9:11 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250 Like most backpacks, I find it useless to carry a bag like this for working

RE: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-24 Thread Bob W
One of the bag makers, I forget who, also offers a sort of strap that can hang the bag from your back like a backpack. Domke makes one. I had one several years ago, but I only remember using it once, when it was fairly convenient. It disappeared when I was burgled, and I didn't realise it

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-24 Thread Charles Robinson
On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:28:19 -0700 Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Think Tank offers backpack type straps for the larger Urban Disguise bags (the 40,50 and 60). They hook around the bag's carry handles and to two bottom-side eyelets. It's a great setup: light weight, yet

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Apr 24, 2008, at 8:46 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: Wow - I've never heard of the Think Tank bags before, but I've just looked at their site and I really like the look. My Tamrac Velocity 3 is just a shade too small for what I'm carrying around these days... Think Tank Photo has been around

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/4/08, Amita Guha, discombobulated, unleashed: 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

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread mike wilson
From: Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/04/23 Wed AM 04:14:23 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250 Thanks for sharing this with us, Igor. I am working on developing my own line of camera bags

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
@pdml.net Subject: Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250 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

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread P. J. Alling
Yes, I think or something covers it. David Savage wrote: On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250 When you get your range all sorted you start looking for someone to design your website/e-store consider these guys: www.sputnikagency.com Apparently they are very

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:12:51 -0600, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: They are very polite at least. I took the trouble to tell them their website sucked, and they emailed back telling me they were sorry I felt that way. William Robb Australians are always polite. It's a

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread David Savage
On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:46 PM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:12:51 -0600, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: They are very polite at least. I took the trouble to tell them their website sucked, and they emailed back telling me they were sorry I

Off-list (Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250)

2008-04-23 Thread AlunFoto
Hi Dave! Love your reply to Amita... :-) You know she's a web designer by profession? :-) Cheers, Jostein 2008/4/23 David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Amita, When you get your range all sorted you start looking for someone to design your website/e-store consider these guys:

Re: Off-list (Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250)

2008-04-23 Thread AlunFoto
ok... Wrong address, but the cat's out of the bag. Amita is indeed quite capable of designing her own websites. Good luck on your endeavours, Amita. I just might take you up very seriously on some ideas for photo backpacks. Best, Jostein 2008/4/23 AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Dave! Love

Re: Off-list (Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250)

2008-04-23 Thread AlunFoto
2008/4/23 AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Dave! Love your reply to Amita... :-) You know she's a web designer by profession? :-) Cheers, Jostein 2008/4/23 David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Amita, When you get your range all sorted you start looking for someone to design your

Re: Off-list (Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250)

2008-04-23 Thread David Savage
ROTFL I didn't know, but now that I do it, makes what I said even funnier :-) Cheers, Dave On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 10:42 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ok... Wrong address, but the cat's out of the bag. Amita is indeed quite capable of designing her own websites. Good luck on

Re: Off-list (Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250)

2008-04-23 Thread David J Brooks
These are the Dave's i know i know. :-) Dave On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 10:40 AM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave! Love your reply to Amita... :-) You know she's a web designer by profession? :-) Cheers, Jostein 2008/4/23 David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Amita,

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread David J Brooks
I thought we were. Oh soirry, you may be right.:-) Dave On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:57 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:46 PM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:12:51 -0600, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:

Re: Off-list (Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250)

2008-04-23 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 12:14 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The fact that this is all off list makes it funnier. I;'m not on the list right now, so its ok then right.?? Dave David J Brooks wrote: These are the Dave's i know i know. :-) Dave On Wed, Apr

Re: Off-list (Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250)

2008-04-23 Thread P. J. Alling
The fact that this is all off list makes it funnier. David J Brooks wrote: These are the Dave's i know i know. :-) Dave On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 10:40 AM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave! Love your reply to Amita... :-) You know she's a web designer by profession?

Re: Off-list (Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250)

2008-04-23 Thread Amita Guha
Thanks, Jostein! :) Please do email me with any ideas you have. David, thanks for the reference. I wasn't going to say anything. ;) Amita On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 10:42 AM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ok... Wrong address, but the cat's out of the bag. Amita is indeed quite capable

Re: Off-list (Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250)

2008-04-23 Thread David Savage
LOL I still think you should keep them in mind. ;-) Cheers, Dave On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 11:43 PM, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Jostein! :) Please do email me with any ideas you have. David, thanks for the reference. I wasn't going to say anything. ;) Amita On

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Scott Loveless
Amita Guha wrote: 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

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread P. J. Alling
Scott Loveless wrote: Amita Guha wrote: 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

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread P. J. Alling
P. J. Alling wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: Amita Guha wrote: 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

RE: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Bob W
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 Presumably you think

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Amita Guha
I don't feel that there are many bags that work well in an urban environment, either functionally or aesthetically. I like Crumpler's shoulder bags for aesthetics, but there's no room in them for extra stuff like my wallet, a book and other things I need on the subway. So many bags I've seen seem

RE: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Bob W
certainly have legs. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amita Guha Sent: 23 April 2008 21:06 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250 I don't feel that there are many

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:57:06 +0800, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:46 PM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Australians are always polite. It's a national characteristic... Bullshit! Sorry Brian. Err... by saying 'sorry', I think you proved

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread David Savage
On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 7:21 AM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:57:06 +0800, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:46 PM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Australians are always polite. It's a national

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Doug Franklin
Bob W wrote: It's not necessary for a working bag to be able to hold tons of stuff. I was with you right up to here. I think you need different sizes of working bags, like everything else. When I'm at the track, for example, I'm often a long way from my vehicle or anyplace else to use as an

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Apr 23, 2008, at 5:28 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: One of the bag makers, I forget who, also offers a sort of strap that can hang the bag from your back like a backpack. The picture was kinda small, but it looked like it hung the bag from a single point. That's bad because it means the

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Igor Roshchin
Amita, In response to your request, here are some thoughts about photo bags. Bob W. has described two types of bags. Those are for the people who make their living as photographers. For hobbyists, like myself, bags of some other types might be needed. For many years I've been using Lowepro

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250 Like most backpacks, I find it useless to carry a bag like this for working, but for getting through an airport it's a great thing. It really depends on the kit

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250 Like most backpacks, I find it useless to carry a bag like this for working, but for getting through an airport it's a great thing. It really depends on the kit you are working with. I ended up with a backpackable type case for my 4x5

Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-22 Thread Igor Roshchin
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,

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-22 Thread Amita Guha
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

Re: Convenient backpack: travel camera set + laptop - Fastpack250

2008-04-22 Thread David Savage
On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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