Camera Backpack: Been looking for a Camera Backpack. Going nuts. Need one to fit not only the DSLR but a Sigma 150-500mm lens. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Probably...

edfed Loc: Melbourne. Florida

Been looking for a Camera Backpack. Going nuts. Need one to fit not only the DSLR but a Sigma 150-500mm lens. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Probably won't use it more than 1/2 a dozen times in a year.

Thanks

Ed

plessner Loc: North Dakota

I have the same lens and needed a back pack that won't get used any mote then that either---last fall I ordered a tamrac expedition 6x. Haven't used it yet, but the lens on the camera fits in there nice and secure with lots of room for other stuff too.
A little more money than I wanted to pay --but now it is a done deal and I don't have to keep looking

Rongnongno Loc: FL

edfed wrote:

Been looking for a Camera Backpack. Going nuts. Need one to fit not only the DSLR but a Sigma 150-500mm lens. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Probably won't use it more than 1/2 a dozen times in a year.

Thanks

Ed

Weirdly enough, one of the most difficult purchase to make.

I cannot help as I have the same problem plus the added difficulty of adding am 18' laptop to the gear. So far only 17' backpack are available...

Since your use seems limited, why not consider a sling pack? It gives better access to your gear.

https://www.google.com/search?q=sling+backpack&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

I simply place my shoulder strap camera bag into a slightly larger, standard backpack bag. Works great and saves money, especially if you already have both of those items.

greg vescuso Loc: Ozark,Mo.

I user a Tarmac had it for seven years I can keep my sigma 150-500 on my camera in the centre pouch.I can have one body the centre150 -500 a 70-200 and 24-70 in it with room for charger batteries and cards.just make sure to attach the strap around it with that much weight the zipper.can fail.

amehta Loc: Boston

edfed wrote:

Been looking for a Camera Backpack. Going nuts. Need one to fit not only the DSLR but a Sigma 150-500mm lens. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Probably won't use it more than 1/2 a dozen times in a year.

Thanks

Ed

I don't know if you will find an answer you are confident with unless you go to a good camera store and try them out, with the gear in it. The weight distribution is a big factor with a single large lens like that.

I use the ThinkTank Airport Essential with a Nikon 300mm f/2.8 lens, which is slightly larger than your Sigma, and 2 lbs heavier, and there's plenty of room for the DSLR and a bunch of lenses and gear. The big lens is in the middle, so balance is good. This bag fits under the seat in the plane, so it's my "personal item" when I fly. It's also $185, and I don't know what your budget is.

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

edfed wrote:

Been looking for a Camera Backpack. Going nuts. Need one to fit not only the DSLR but a Sigma 150-500mm lens. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Probably won't use it more than 1/2 a dozen times in a year.

Thanks

Ed

Hi Ed
You might want to take a look at Vanguard not only do they make tripods and monopods they have some of the best camera bags on the market.

edfed Loc: Melbourne. Florida

plessner wrote:

I have the same lens and needed a back pack that won't get used any mote then that either---last fall I ordered a tamrac expedition 6x. Haven't used it yet, but the lens on the camera fits in there nice and secure with lots of room for other stuff too.
A little more money than I wanted to pay --but now it is a done deal and I don't have to keep looking

Thanks, I will check it out.

edfed Loc: Melbourne. Florida

Rongnongno wrote:

Weirdly enough, one of the most difficult purchase to make.

I cannot help as I have the same problem plus the added difficulty of adding am 18' laptop to the gear. So far only 17' backpack are available...

Since your use seems limited, why not consider a sling pack? It gives better access to your gear.

https://www.google.com/search?q=sling+backpack&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Never thought of that. thanks

edfed Loc: Melbourne. Florida

greg vescuso wrote:

I user a Tarmac had it for seven years I can keep my sigma 150-500 on my camera in the centre pouch.I can have one body the centre150 -500 a 70-200 and 24-70 in it with room for charger batteries and cards.just make sure to attach the stress around it with that much weight the zipper.can fail.

Thanks for the pictures Greg. Looks like that might just do the trick.

edfed Loc: Melbourne. Florida

amehta wrote:

I don't know if you will find an answer you are co... (show quote)

This is great. I now have several choices to look at.

edfed Loc: Melbourne. Florida

greg vescuso wrote:

I user a Tarmac had it for seven years I can keep my sigma 150-500 on my camera in the centre pouch.I can have one body the centre150 -500 a 70-200 and 24-70 in it with room for charger batteries and cards.just make sure to attach the strap around it with that much weight the zipper.can fail.

Greg, which model Tarmac do you have?

jrb1213 Loc: McDonough GEorgia

edfed wrote:

Been looking for a Camera Backpack. Going nuts. Need one to fit not only the DSLR but a Sigma 150-500mm lens. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Probably won't use it more than 1/2 a dozen times in a year.

Thanks

Ed

I have a Case Logic SLRC-206 SLR Camera and 15.4-Inch Laptop Backpack (Black) . In it i can put a Canon 7D with the Bigsig attached in the center or unattached in the left or right divided section. At the same time I also have a 100mm f2.8 L, a 18-55, a set of tules, a flash, two sets of batteries with chargers (AA and AAA), flash remotes, lens hoods (reversed) and other nick nacks in the main section I have other stuff in the pockets. It is comfortable, carryon size with a waterproof base. under $70

http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-SLRC-206-15-4-Inch-Backpack/dp/B002DW99H8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1389897680&sr=8-3&keywords=case+logic+backpack

edfed Loc: Melbourne. Florida

jrb1213 wrote:

I have a Case Logic SLRC-206 SLR Camera and 15.4-I... (show quote)

Just viewed the video. That is definitely impressive. Thanks.

Wall-E Loc: Phoenix, AZ

plessner wrote:

I have the same lens and needed a back pack that won't get used any mote then that either---last fall I ordered a tamrac expedition 6x. Haven't used it yet, but the lens on the camera fits in there nice and secure with lots of room for other stuff too.
A little more money than I wanted to pay --but now it is a done deal and I don't have to keep looking

That's the backpack I have.
2 pro bodies, 1 with lens attached.
3 extra lenses, speedlite w/external battery pack, cables.
Filters and cleaner in the lid.
And that just in the main part.

Then I've got a LumiQuest softbox, HONL speedstrap and attachments for speedlite, notebook, and business cards, in the laptop section.
Multiple batteries and memory cards in the 'wing' pockets.

The tripod holding 'system' didn't work out for me. My tripod/monopods are too tall.

Just know that Tamrac just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.