Hi,
Massdrop has now 4 Peak Design bags - messenger, sling, tote and backpack. Which style would you choose for the Olympus E-M1 Mk2 - body and 3 f2.8 PRO lenses (7-14, 12-40 and 40-150)? Also maybe a tripod?
Thanks,
Sam
Camera bags are a very personal decision. What works for me: size, features, shooting style, etc. does not nevessarily fit your needs. That's why there are many different types. Start making a list on paper of what you'd like to see/have. Then compare alternative bags to that list. You'll weed out some right away. And your base list will also evolve as you go forward. It's a process.
Th hedgehog got it right:
rjaywallace wrote:
Camera bags are a very personal decision. .../...
This akin to ask what you should wear when shooting...
Rongnongno wrote:
Th hedgehog got it right:
This akin to ask what you should wear when shooting...
What do you wear when shooting?
SBW wrote:
What do you wear when shooting?
Nothing. I am in the raw zone.
rjaywallace wrote:
Camera bags are a very personal decision. What works for me: size, features, shooting style, etc. does not nevessarily fit your needs. That's why there are many different types. Start making a list on paper of what you'd like to see/have. Then compare alternative bags to that list. You'll weed out some right away. And your base list will also evolve as you go forward. It's a process.
Exactly! Right now I own three backpacks, all with different purposes. One is a small Lowepro (bought off Craig's list for $15) that my D3300 and a couple lenses and flash unit fit in nicely. I even use it for daily carry with the D7000 and two lenses and flash. For cruises or overnight excursions I use a little bit larger Lowepro BP-250 AW II (again, bought off Craig's list for $50). I store all my camera gear when not in use in an almost brand new Naneu Sahara 217˚F (Craig's list again, for $75) which never leaves the house.
I priced a PD backpack. Nice! If it works as well as their slide and clutch (I own both) it would be a really good bag ... just too rich for my blood.
truckster wrote:
Exactly! Right now I own three backpacks, all with different purposes. One is a small Lowepro (bought off Craig's list for $15) that my D3300 and a couple lenses and flash unit fit in nicely. I even use it for daily carry with the D7000 and two lenses and flash. For cruises or overnight excursions I use a little bit larger Lowepro BP-250 AW II (again, bought off Craig's list for $50). I store all my camera gear when not in use in an almost brand new Naneu Sahara 217˚F (Craig's list again, for $75) which never leaves the house.
I priced a PD backpack. Nice! If it works as well as their slide and clutch (I own both) it would be a really good bag ... just too rich for my blood.
Exactly! Right now I own three backpacks, all wit... (
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Almost brand new you say!
SBW wrote:
Almost brand new you say!
Just the Naneu, the others were definitely used.
I use the 20L backpack and it suits my needs perfectly (Canon 80D, 24-70 and 70-200 - so just two objectives, and no tripod), but together with food & drinks, perhaps some extra clothing or other supplies, I'm guessing it would be too small for your equipment - the 30L might be better. I like the design, look and feel of it very much, even though it was quite expensive; I use it almost daily, so I like to think it was worth it!
I just bought the Everyday Backpack 30L. The outstanding feature of this is the versatility and accessibility. The hook and loop dividers are hinged so that they can easily be adjusted without total removal. I can easily fit my gripped Fuji xt-2 with 50-140mm lens attached across the pack.
The build quality is outstanding, with DWR coating eliminating the need for a rain cover (not that I would EVER not have a gallon zip-lock just in case.....) .
I understand that you're looking at a messenger bag, but the dividers and material will be the same. The quick versatility makes this usable for more than your camera gear. Makes the substantial $ of it more bearable. BTW, Smugmug members are being offered 20% discounts, or at least they were a few weeks ago.
rjaywallace wrote:
Camera bags are a very personal decision. What works for me: size, features, shooting style, etc. does not nevessarily fit your needs. That's why there are many different types. Start making a list on paper of what you'd like to see/have. Then compare alternative bags to that list. You'll weed out some right away. And your base list will also evolve as you go forward. It's a process.
Excellent advice
I have multiple bags for different purposes
My personal favorite is this one here.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-349254-1.html#5868432I've used this bag for over 7 years. Around $40. Doesn't scream expensive camera inside.
--Bob
crphoto8 wrote:
Hi,
Massdrop has now 4 Peak Design bags - messenger, sling, tote and backpack. Which style would you choose for the Olympus E-M1 Mk2 - body and 3 f2.8 PRO lenses (7-14, 12-40 and 40-150)? Also maybe a tripod?
Thanks,
Sam
I have a lot of bags and the two true fact;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
the bigger the bag the more stuff you can put into it.
fact number two the more stuff you put in it the heavier it gets.
I try to guess what equipment I'm going to need, and leave the rest in the car.
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