In search of the perfect camera bag
In the quest for the perfect camera bag, I just picked this up to hold some lenses in the top pocket of my Fastpack 350, it arrived today and seems to do pretty much exactly what I want. It neatly holds three small primes, leaving room for bigger lenses in the large compartment. http://www.ebay.com/itm/251248541869?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I'm pretty happy with it for a $13 investment. They have larger ones, but I specifically wanted the smaller one with less waste space. I've got my FA 31, FA 50/1.4 and my FA 77 in it. It also means that they are handy if I want to grab my "fast glass kit", modulo the sigma 20/1.8. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- 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: Which is the perfect camera bag
Has not been made yet. That's why we're all still looking. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- 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: Which is the perfect camera bag
Darren Addy wrote: Larry, Official dimensions for the 60 are here: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/urban-disguise-60-v2.aspx They break it down into laptop space, etc. 70 is here: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/urban-disguise-70-pro-v2.aspx As far as monopods and tripods go, I believe that the normal way of carrying one would be to attach it to either the 60 or 70 via exterior loops (or what Urban Disguise calls "attachment straps"). You can modularly add on all kinds of stuff through use of these sturdy loop attachment points that are all over (and under) the case. See: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/uploads/documents/UD_Attach_INST.pdf Personally, I wouldn't waste space INSIDE the case for monopods or tripods. This is really a gorgeous system that can be customized to your particular needs. Yeah, I see that. I do like being able to carry them inside my pack so that they are always available, but not visible or in the way. They are definitely ideal for different situations than the fastpack. With the faster sensors, I don't need my monopod nearly so often anymore for photographing dances, and for most situations can just leave my big tripod in the trunk of the car. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- 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: Which is the perfect camera bag
Darren Addy wrote: Glad to hear that Lowe is replacing your Fastback 350. I've got one and I think it is a fantastic bag. But you asked for "the perfect camera bag" and so I'm replying even though your immediate problem is solved. I picked up a like new Urban Disguise 60 v2 from an eBay seller and I am SO impressed with it. The only bag that would be MORE perfect (and this is only if you have a 17" laptop) would be the Urban Disguise 70. That sounds very intriguing. I realize that yours is the 60 rather than the 70, but would you be able to carry either a 17.5" monopod or a 19.5x4.5 inch fold flat tripod (think three parallel monopods) in the bag with the bag closed? If they would not fit in yours, do you think that they would fit in the 70? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- 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: Which is the perfect camera bag
Larry, Official dimensions for the 60 are here: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/urban-disguise-60-v2.aspx They break it down into laptop space, etc. 70 is here: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/urban-disguise-70-pro-v2.aspx As far as monopods and tripods go, I believe that the normal way of carrying one would be to attach it to either the 60 or 70 via exterior loops (or what Urban Disguise calls "attachment straps"). You can modularly add on all kinds of stuff through use of these sturdy loop attachment points that are all over (and under) the case. See: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/uploads/documents/UD_Attach_INST.pdf Personally, I wouldn't waste space INSIDE the case for monopods or tripods. This is really a gorgeous system that can be customized to your particular needs. On Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 12:15 PM, Larry Colen <l...@red4est.com> wrote: > > > Darren Addy wrote: >> >> Glad to hear that Lowe is replacing your Fastback 350. I've got one >> and I think it is a fantastic bag. >> >> But you asked for "the perfect camera bag" and so I'm replying even >> though your immediate problem is solved. I picked up a like new Urban >> Disguise 60 v2 from an eBay seller and I am SO impressed with it. The >> only bag that would be MORE perfect (and this is only if you have a >> 17" laptop) would be the Urban Disguise 70. > > > That sounds very intriguing. > > I realize that yours is the 60 rather than the 70, but would you be able to > carry either a 17.5" monopod or a 19.5x4.5 inch fold flat tripod (think > three parallel monopods) in the bag with the bag closed? > > If they would not fit in yours, do you think that they would fit in the 70? > > > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) > > -- > 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. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- 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: Which is the perfect camera bag
The only camera bags I've bought are by Tamrac and their products have been great for what I wanted. A while back I damaged one of their products that I've owned for several years - I sent it to them and not only did they repair that damage, but they also upgraded some of the features and nevewr charged me for it. Hard to beat that kind of service ! They own me. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Larry Colen" <l...@red4est.com> Subject: Re: Which is the perfect camera bag Igor PDML-StR wrote: Larry, I encourage you to take a look at Vanguard products. Since I've first seen Vanguard Up-Rise II line of bags (ironically, in Tokyo), I've been pleasantly surprised how thoughtsful design is (for me): http://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags.html . I hope you'd be able to take a look at some of those models in one of the still remaining stores in the Bay Area. (Houston stores, err. actually more like the only remaining Houston photo stor doesn't carry these bags at this time.) I have Up-rise 33 (messenger style), and it travelled around the world with me, carrying my camera, lenses and laptop. Here is what I wrote about this line earlier here: http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2014-July/381524.html B, Amazon, and Adorama carry Vanguard bags. Cool! Thanks for the recommendation. It turns out that Lowepro is sending me a new replacement. Excellent service, they could have made a good argument that it was simply wear and tear on the bag and not covered. They are sending me a slightly different model, we'll see how that works. I may need to eventually upsize anyways. HTH, Igor On Sep 28, 2015, at 1:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be needing a new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me, and so I use it as my daily use backpack as well, carrying my cellphone, wallet, keys and other little bits in it as well. My requirements are: Outside pockets that work for carrying my wallet, keys and other things I might need for using it as a daily use backpack. A fairly large computer pocket. Even if I don't carry a computer I like to carry a softbox for my speedlight, monopod and other fairly large flat objects. Things that I like: An easy to get to pocket for the camera, without having to open the whole pack. I like the way the fastpack does this without needing to take off both shoulder straps. A good way to strap a tripod to the backpack. (the fastpack lacks this) -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- 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.
Which is the perfect camera bag
If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be needing a new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me, and so I use it as my daily use backpack as well, carrying my cellphone, wallet, keys and other little bits in it as well. My requirements are: Outside pockets that work for carrying my wallet, keys and other things I might need for using it as a daily use backpack. A fairly large computer pocket. Even if I don't carry a computer I like to carry a softbox for my speedlight, monopod and other fairly large flat objects. Things that I like: An easy to get to pocket for the camera, without having to open the whole pack. I like the way the fastpack does this without needing to take off both shoulder straps. A good way to strap a tripod to the backpack. (the fastpack lacks this) -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- 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: Which is the perfect camera bag
Guess you consider your camera to be "perfect?" ;o) J Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 1:19 PM, Larry Colen <l...@red4est.com> wrote: > > If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be needing a > new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me, and so I > use it as my daily use backpack as well, carrying my cellphone, wallet, keys > and other little bits in it as well. > > > My requirements are: > > Outside pockets that work for carrying my wallet, keys and other things I > might need for using it as a daily use backpack. > > A fairly large computer pocket. Even if I don't carry a computer I like to > carry a softbox for my speedlight, monopod and other fairly large flat > objects. > > Things that I like: > An easy to get to pocket for the camera, without having to open the whole > pack. I like the way the fastpack does this without needing to take off both > shoulder straps. > > A good way to strap a tripod to the backpack. (the fastpack lacks this) > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) > > -- > 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: Which is the perfect camera bag
There is no perfect camera bag, just as there is no perfect camera. On 9/28/2015 4:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be needing a new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me, and so I use it as my daily use backpack as well, carrying my cellphone, wallet, keys and other little bits in it as well. My requirements are: Outside pockets that work for carrying my wallet, keys and other things I might need for using it as a daily use backpack. A fairly large computer pocket. Even if I don't carry a computer I like to carry a softbox for my speedlight, monopod and other fairly large flat objects. Things that I like: An easy to get to pocket for the camera, without having to open the whole pack. I like the way the fastpack does this without needing to take off both shoulder straps. A good way to strap a tripod to the backpack. (the fastpack lacks this) -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- 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: Which is the perfect camera bag
Larry, I encourage you to take a look at Vanguard products. Since I've first seen Vanguard Up-Rise II line of bags (ironically, in Tokyo), I've been pleasantly surprised how thoughtsful design is (for me): http://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags.html . I hope you'd be able to take a look at some of those models in one of the still remaining stores in the Bay Area. (Houston stores, err. actually more like the only remaining Houston photo stor doesn't carry these bags at this time.) I have Up-rise 33 (messenger style), and it travelled around the world with me, carrying my camera, lenses and laptop. Here is what I wrote about this line earlier here: http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2014-July/381524.html B, Amazon, and Adorama carry Vanguard bags. HTH, Igor On Sep 28, 2015, at 1:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be needing a new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me, and so I use it as my daily use backpack as well, carrying my cellphone, wallet, keys and other little bits in it as well. My requirements are: Outside pockets that work for carrying my wallet, keys and other things I might need for using it as a daily use backpack. A fairly large computer pocket. Even if I don't carry a computer I like to carry a softbox for my speedlight, monopod and other fairly large flat objects. Things that I like: An easy to get to pocket for the camera, without having to open the whole pack. I like the way the fastpack does this without needing to take off both shoulder straps. A good way to strap a tripod to the backpack. (the fastpack lacks this) -- 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: Which is the perfect camera bag
Igor PDML-StR wrote: Larry, I encourage you to take a look at Vanguard products. Since I've first seen Vanguard Up-Rise II line of bags (ironically, in Tokyo), I've been pleasantly surprised how thoughtsful design is (for me): http://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags.html . I hope you'd be able to take a look at some of those models in one of the still remaining stores in the Bay Area. (Houston stores, err. actually more like the only remaining Houston photo stor doesn't carry these bags at this time.) I have Up-rise 33 (messenger style), and it travelled around the world with me, carrying my camera, lenses and laptop. Here is what I wrote about this line earlier here: http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2014-July/381524.html B, Amazon, and Adorama carry Vanguard bags. Cool! Thanks for the recommendation. It turns out that Lowepro is sending me a new replacement. Excellent service, they could have made a good argument that it was simply wear and tear on the bag and not covered. They are sending me a slightly different model, we'll see how that works. I may need to eventually upsize anyways. HTH, Igor On Sep 28, 2015, at 1:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be needing a new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me, and so I use it as my daily use backpack as well, carrying my cellphone, wallet, keys and other little bits in it as well. My requirements are: Outside pockets that work for carrying my wallet, keys and other things I might need for using it as a daily use backpack. A fairly large computer pocket. Even if I don't carry a computer I like to carry a softbox for my speedlight, monopod and other fairly large flat objects. Things that I like: An easy to get to pocket for the camera, without having to open the whole pack. I like the way the fastpack does this without needing to take off both shoulder straps. A good way to strap a tripod to the backpack. (the fastpack lacks this) -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- 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: Which is the perfect camera bag
Glad to hear that Lowe is replacing your Fastback 350. I've got one and I think it is a fantastic bag. But you asked for "the perfect camera bag" and so I'm replying even though your immediate problem is solved. I picked up a like new Urban Disguise 60 v2 from an eBay seller and I am SO impressed with it. The only bag that would be MORE perfect (and this is only if you have a 17" laptop) would be the Urban Disguise 70. While these appear to be Shoulder Bags (as opposed to backpacks), Urban Disguise sells shoulder straps for them so you can wear it like a backpack, if you prefer. These bags are so well made with so many nice options and so many pockets and slots that I can't describe them all. Just search YouTube for video reviews by owners, or read the rave reviews by owners on places like B Here are the reviews for my (now discontinued) 60 v2. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist.jsp=details==847332=REG=y B has a CRAZY sale on the 70 v2 right now... barely more than I paid for my 60 v2 USED: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O==847333=CjwKEAjwyqOwBRDZuIO4p5SV8w0SJAAQoUSw4WMn7jmsL4H2OlaZ96-g0OCh_C4tp2Iud8UBmA_7CBoClnfw_wcB=REG=Y=details= My 60 is big enough that in the middle compartment I can hold my Bigma with the K-01 attached as a rear lens cap. My Dell Latitude E6430 fits in another zippered compartment. I'm now using my Fastback for my shorter lenses and using the Urban Disguise for my long lenses, extra bodies, chargers, etc. I highly recommend that you consider the Urban Disguise models and particulary the big 60 and 70 if you are looking for something to hold a laptop in addition to a lot of gear: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/uploads/documents/UDV2_Series_Info.pdf On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 6:43 PM, Larry Colen <l...@red4est.com> wrote: > > > Igor PDML-StR wrote: >> >> >> Larry, >> >> I encourage you to take a look at Vanguard products. >> >> Since I've first seen Vanguard Up-Rise II line of bags (ironically, in >> Tokyo), I've been pleasantly surprised how thoughtsful design is (for >> me): http://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags.html >> . >> >> I hope you'd be able to take a look at some of those models in one of >> the still remaining stores in the Bay Area. >> (Houston stores, err. actually more like the only remaining Houston >> photo stor doesn't carry these bags at this time.) >> >> I have Up-rise 33 (messenger style), and it travelled around the world >> with me, carrying my camera, lenses and laptop. >> >> Here is what I wrote about this line earlier here: >> http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2014-July/381524.html >> >> B, Amazon, and Adorama carry Vanguard bags. > > > Cool! Thanks for the recommendation. It turns out that Lowepro is sending > me a new replacement. Excellent service, they could have made a good > argument that it was simply wear and tear on the bag and not covered. > > They are sending me a slightly different model, we'll see how that works. I > may need to eventually upsize anyways. >> >> >> HTH, >> >> Igor >> >> >> >> >> On Sep 28, 2015, at 1:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >>> >>> >>> If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be >>> needing a >>> new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me, and >>> so I >>> use it as my daily use backpack as well, carrying my cellphone, >>> wallet, keys >>> and other little bits in it as well. >>> >>> >>> My requirements are: >>> >>> Outside pockets that work for carrying my wallet, keys and other things I >>> might need for using it as a daily use backpack. >>> >>> A fairly large computer pocket. Even if I don't carry a computer I >>> like to >>> carry a softbox for my speedlight, monopod and other fairly large flat >>> objects. >>> >>> Things that I like: >>> An easy to get to pocket for the camera, without having to open the whole >>> pack. I like the way the fastpack does this without needing to take >>> off both >>> shoulder straps. >>> >>> A good way to strap a tripod to the backpack. (the fastpack lacks this) >>> >> > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) > > -- > 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. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- 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.
Handlebar camera bag
A friend of mine has one of these Ibera handlebar camera bags: http://www.ibera-usa.com/Ibera-ClipOn-Bicycle-Handlebar-DSLR-Camera/M/B0097DUIOE.htm It looks pretty nifty. Does anyone on the PDML have any experience with them? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- 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.
A Camera Bag
Thanks Steve, I too have some (5) very good bags. Since I am a DIY person and a master mechanic, I have modified most of my bags to make them more impact resistant, theft proof, added designer adjustable compartments, or pockets to hold accessories etc. But here is the link to the excellent Swiss Gear Sling Bag I bought on a Boxing Day sale from Costco Toronto for CAD 45 - CAD USD almost at par then. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/79fesol55jzwxjz/o1exY0Dpht The sling bag can take in my K-5 with a decent sized zoom say the bigger Sigma 70-300 + (2) other zoom lenses like the Sigma 10-20 + the Pentax 18-135 WR or just one big zoom. I can put the extra K20D body in the top compartment. I can also accommodate the Grip + the Flash Gun. The Tripod can be fastened to the straps outside. Plus you can hold plenty of accessories, filters etc in the front and side pockets. Has a rain cover too. I also have a rather big camera Pro Backpack with the waist belt you mention - came gratis with a (3) year subscription to a Photo Mag. But the most useful is a compact (2) compartment Meade padded Lunch Bag - discrete, and a compact Japanese Camera bag that allows access to the empty spaces between the lens and the LHS + RHS camera body sides from the outside zippered compartment. What Japanese ingenuity - these spaces have rectangular padded inserts held by Velcro to prevent damage to the lens or the body - stores an extra lens, battery, filters, remote, lens pen etc. Regards. Bipin - from that far away enchanting land. -- 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: a camera bag
My main bag is a ThinkTank Urban Disguise 40; I like it. I'd second the motion to look at their 60. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 6:53 PM Subject: Re: a camera bag Sounds good. Thanks. Paul via phone On Jun 18, 2013, at 6:06 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like you need something like this: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/urban-disguise-60-v2.aspx Urban Disguise® 60 V2.0 A review here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceaserfineartphotography/3506039816/in/pool-camerabag/ On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 18 Jun 2013, at 22:15, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Domke make very nice satchels which might work. The canvas ones fade like Levis, so might become too informal, but they do them in ballistic nylon and they probably retain their suitishness. Another good option is Billingham. 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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. -- 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: a camera bag
Paul, I would think about two bags that may fit those needs: There is a series of messenger style bags: Up-rise by Vanguard. I wrote about Up-rise 33 back in March: http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2013-March/340066.html This is great, but would be too small for two cameras. You can see if Up-rise 38 (which is bigger) would do the job. I've carried this bag while wearing semi-formal type of clothing. If that doesn't fit 2 cameras and the rest (which requires quite a large bag, especially if you want to work out of it comfortably), I'd suggest looking at Tamrac 5613. I bought Tamrac 5612, which doesn't have the section for the laptop, and is slightly different in the proportion. I like using it when I travel by car, and want to carry either two cameras or one camera with more than 3-4 lenses. HTH, Igor On 18 Jun 2013, at 22:15, Paul Stenquist pnstenquist at comcast.net wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. -- 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: a camera bag
On 18/6/13, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here I think you've been missing a lot of posts mate ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- 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: a camera bag
I'd second Darren's recommendation regarding the urban disguise line. I picked one up a few years ago so I could have a bag that looked like a briiefcase when traveling for work. I only used it a few times for extended shooting, but carried two bodies and a few heavy lenses (the biggest being a SIgma 135 - 400 f 4 - 5.6) and it was very comfortable and ergonomic. Mark On 6/18/2013 5:15 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Paul -- 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.
A Camera Bag
Was reading the great Herbert Keppler Quotes yesterday and came across this comment on big and heavy hold everything bags. It's a big no no he says for most photographers, provided of course if you are not in the most category. Ok, I bought a Swiss Gear Sling Bag on sale at Costco, Toronto, on Boxing Day for CAD 45. Compact and pretty useful. Here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/home/Photos/Swiss%20Gear%20Sling%20Bag Regards. Bipin - from that far away enchanting land. -- 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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Thanks Mark. It looks like it would work well for me. I'm hoping to use a gift certificate at Woodward Camera, but I may just save that for something else (it's only $50). I doubt if Woodward has the Urban Disguise. Paul On Jun 19, 2013, at 9:27 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I'd second Darren's recommendation regarding the urban disguise line. I picked one up a few years ago so I could have a bag that looked like a briiefcase when traveling for work. I only used it a few times for extended shooting, but carried two bodies and a few heavy lenses (the biggest being a SIgma 135 - 400 f 4 - 5.6) and it was very comfortable and ergonomic. Mark On 6/18/2013 5:15 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Paul -- 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.
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I tend to agree with that, but I think it depends on what you want to use it for and how you work. If you just want to keep track of one thing for transporting (and then have a smaller bag or backpack for the equipment to you want to take with you for the day) then it might be nice to have one large bag rather than multiple smaller ones. Or if you are constantly working out of your vehicle, it might be nice to have all-in-one. I tend to pick up bags with kits that I purchase, so I'm currently using three separate bags. One for my Bigma and spare batteries and battery chargers, one for miscellaneous lenses and accessories, and a LowePro Flipside 300 backpack for the camera, flash, and 4 or 5 small to medium sized lenses. I've got a separate metal briefcase style case for two film bodies and several Takumars. On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 8:55 AM, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Was reading the great Herbert Keppler Quotes yesterday and came across this comment on big and heavy hold everything bags. It's a big no no he says for most photographers, provided of course if you are not in the most category. Ok, I bought a Swiss Gear Sling Bag on sale at Costco, Toronto, on Boxing Day for CAD 45. Compact and pretty useful. Here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/home/Photos/Swiss%20Gear%20Sling%20Bag Regards. Bipin - from that far away enchanting land. -- 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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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More reviews (ALL of them 5-star) for the Urban Disguise® 60 V2.0 at BH: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBarA=getItemDetailQ=sku=847332is=REGsi=rev#costumerReview On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks Mark. It looks like it would work well for me. I'm hoping to use a gift certificate at Woodward Camera, but I may just save that for something else (it's only $50). I doubt if Woodward has the Urban Disguise. Paul On Jun 19, 2013, at 9:27 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I'd second Darren's recommendation regarding the urban disguise line. I picked one up a few years ago so I could have a bag that looked like a briiefcase when traveling for work. I only used it a few times for extended shooting, but carried two bodies and a few heavy lenses (the biggest being a SIgma 135 - 400 f 4 - 5.6) and it was very comfortable and ergonomic. Mark On 6/18/2013 5:15 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Paul -- 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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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Paul - I use the Urban Disguise 60 and a couple of different Domke bags depending on what I need to carry. The Urban Disguise is shaped like a briefcase or laptop bag and padded more like a traditional camera bag. I use it when I need to carry a bunch of gear and a laptop. It's especially useful when I'm teaching. There's enough space for some paperwork and a few typical classroom supplies. The Think Tank bags are extremely well constructed and wear like iron. I'm not sure if the 60 will easily hold a second body. You might want to go to an actual camera store that will let you load up a bag to check the fit. Once I recognized that I seldom put my primary camera in the bag, it really changed the way I think about bags. Normally, especially when I'm shooting locally, the camera and one lens is hanging from my shoulder or in my hand. Even when I driving between locations the camera is within reach in the car. The bag with all of the other gear is on the floor in the back seat or in the trunk. I also really like the Domke bags. They are also very well built, but they don't have a lot of padding. The lack of padding makes them more compact. The Domke line is pretty extensive, but I'm not sure that they have a shoulder bag that would also accommodate a latptop. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks Mark. It looks like it would work well for me. I'm hoping to use a gift certificate at Woodward Camera, but I may just save that for something else (it's only $50). I doubt if Woodward has the Urban Disguise. Paul On Jun 19, 2013, at 9:27 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I'd second Darren's recommendation regarding the urban disguise line. I picked one up a few years ago so I could have a bag that looked like a briiefcase when traveling for work. I only used it a few times for extended shooting, but carried two bodies and a few heavy lenses (the biggest being a SIgma 135 - 400 f 4 - 5.6) and it was very comfortable and ergonomic. Mark On 6/18/2013 5:15 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Paul -- 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. -- 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 just checked and I have the Urban Disguise 60. I used to take it when traveling just to avoid people asking about the camera bag - the Urban Disguise really just looks like a bulky briefcase. Now that I carry the Q when traveling I can carry everything in my briefcase with room to spare. On vacation last year I carried the K-5, IR Converted K-10D, SIgma 135-400, DA 16-45 f4 zoom and DFA 100 Macro in the Urban Disguise with no problems. I did not carry a laptop in it though. After a full day at the St. Louis Zoo and Forest Park the bag still felt very comfortable. Mark On 6/19/2013 9:54 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks Mark. It looks like it would work well for me. I'm hoping to use a gift certificate at Woodward Camera, but I may just save that for something else (it's only $50). I doubt if Woodward has the Urban Disguise. Paul On Jun 19, 2013, at 9:27 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I'd second Darren's recommendation regarding the urban disguise line. I picked one up a few years ago so I could have a bag that looked like a briiefcase when traveling for work. I only used it a few times for extended shooting, but carried two bodies and a few heavy lenses (the biggest being a SIgma 135 - 400 f 4 - 5.6) and it was very comfortable and ergonomic. Mark On 6/18/2013 5:15 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Paul -- 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.
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on 2013-06-19 7:55 Bipin Gupta wrote Was reading the great Herbert Keppler Quotes yesterday and came across this comment on big and heavy hold everything bags. It's a big no no he says for most photographers, provided of course if you are not in the most category. i think Paul is in a special situation (professional shoot, lots of gear, need for formality), so i don't have advice for him, but i otherwise i agree; i usually carry a minimal kit, and only use a shoulder bag for short trips; for longer walks, heavier loads i use a lumbar pack or a backpack for messenger/shoulder bags, a cross-strap can help not only with load control (e.g. when biking) but it can put some of the load on your torso — a good thing; good messenger bags also conform to your body and can be snugged, which in itself transfers some of the load i like backpacks, but i absolutely scorn those that don't have a usable waist or hip belt, and i am sad for all the schoolkids and fashionistas who willingly sacrifice their shoulders; if they learn enough at school, someday they may wise up; generally, if the load is light enough that a waist belt isn't needed, a messenger bag is more convenient i am a bag whore; i have had many dozens of backpacks, messenger bags, satchels, lumbar packs, travel packs etc.; i am a fan of MountainSmith, Osprey, Timbuk2, Crumpler, Manhattan Portage and a few other brands; i thought i had settled on the Timbuk2 Snoop for casual everyday use, but the shoulder pad never softened and the lack of a cross-strap became untenable; now i'm putting the insert from the Snoop into one of three MountainSmith lumbar packs, depending what else i might be doing: Tour for camera, two lenses and little else, Day for camera plus iPad and lunch, etc., and Cairn for serious hikes with weather gear and/or bigger kit (Cairn is no longer made, but can be found used, i think Ok, I bought a Swiss Gear Sling Bag on sale at Costco, Toronto, on Boxing Day for CAD 45. Compact and pretty useful. Here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/home/Photos/Swiss%20Gear%20Sling%20Bag that link will work only for you, Bipin; to share a dropbox link, go to the web view, hover over the item and note the chain icon to the right of the item -- 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 know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Paul -- 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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On 18 Jun 2013, at 22:15, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Domke make very nice satchels which might work. The canvas ones fade like Levis, so might become too informal, but they do them in ballistic nylon and they probably retain their suitishness. Another good option is Billingham. 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.
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Sounds like you need something like this: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/urban-disguise-60-v2.aspx Urban Disguise® 60 V2.0 A review here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceaserfineartphotography/3506039816/in/pool-camerabag/ On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 18 Jun 2013, at 22:15, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Domke make very nice satchels which might work. The canvas ones fade like Levis, so might become too informal, but they do them in ballistic nylon and they probably retain their suitishness. Another good option is Billingham. 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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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Sounds good. Thanks. Paul via phone On Jun 18, 2013, at 6:06 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like you need something like this: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/urban-disguise-60-v2.aspx Urban Disguise® 60 V2.0 A review here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceaserfineartphotography/3506039816/in/pool-camerabag/ On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 18 Jun 2013, at 22:15, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Domke make very nice satchels which might work. The canvas ones fade like Levis, so might become too informal, but they do them in ballistic nylon and they probably retain their suitishness. Another good option is Billingham. 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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.
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I have Domke shoulder bag in the ballistic nylon and it retains its dark look after six months use. I strap it to the rack on the back of my motorcycle that is my preferred form of transport, so it gets plenty of use. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 19/06/13 7:36 AM, Bob W wrote: On 18 Jun 2013, at 22:15, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Domke make very nice satchels which might work. The canvas ones fade like Levis, so might become too informal, but they do them in ballistic nylon and they probably retain their suitishness. Another good option is Billingham. 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.
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Paul, what ever type you wind up with, I suggest you give Tamrac bags a close look. I highly recommend them. I've had several of their bags/backpacks over the last 25 years and they have lasted and taken a beating. I damaged a zipper on one bag and sent it back to them thinking they'd charge me for the repair - not only didn't they charge but they upgraded it to the level of their latest version. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: a camera bag I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here, but I didn't pay attention at the time because I always worked out of my big pelican. Now I need a bag for around town assignments that will accommodate a limited amount of gear and an 11-inch laptop. I want to carry two K-5 bodies with battery grips, three lenses (DA* 16-50, 50-135, and 60-250), and two 560 flashes. Don't want to spend a fortune, but I do want a good bag. I'm thinking shoulder bag, because some of my assignments are a bit formal in nature, with a coat and tie wardrobe. A backpack seems out of place. Paul -- 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.
OT: too much space in your camera bag?
I got an e-note from Porter Camera yesterday touting the wonders of a new and improved Tamron 18-270 zoom lens. I didn't check to see if they have one in K mount, but I would really enjoy this feature: Weighing in at just under 16 ounces, the 18-270 can eliminate space in your camera bag and keep it lightweight, too. Just what I need for travel, something to eliminate space in the bag. 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: At last - the perfect camera bag
On 7/6/11, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: X100 review. http://www.dantestella.com/technical/x100.html Good read - thanks for posting. -- 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.
At last - the perfect camera bag
If you're thinking of buying a Fuji X100 so that you can throw it in your saddle bag and take it to work for lunchtime snapping, then you'll need a small bag to put it in which protects it from the other crap in your saddlebag, such as tools, cellphone, wet sweaty stuff on the return trip, and all of cycling's other camera-wrecking goodness. The perfect bag will therefore be nicely padded, robust, wetness-resistant and of course the Goldilocks size - not too big, not too small. And it will attach to your belt when needed and be easily accessible. And here it is: http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?productID=A125 CCS is a great old English brand - really high quality and very well made, but this stuff's not made anymore and it's hard to come buy. I think these people bought all the remaining stock when the manufacturer went bust. So when it's gone, it's gone - if you want something, get it while you can. http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?getCategory=921getBrand=98 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.
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On 07/06/2011 23:54, Bob W wrote: If you're thinking of buying a Fuji X100 so that you can throw it in your saddle bag and take it to work for lunchtime snapping, then you'll need a small bag to put it in which protects it from the other crap in your saddlebag, such as tools, cellphone, wet sweaty stuff on the return trip, and all of cycling's other camera-wrecking goodness. The perfect bag will therefore be nicely padded, robust, wetness-resistant and of course the Goldilocks size - not too big, not too small. And it will attach to your belt when needed and be easily accessible. And here it is: http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?productID=A125 CCS is a great old English brand - really high quality and very well made, but this stuff's not made anymore and it's hard to come buy. I think these people bought all the remaining stock when the manufacturer went bust. So when it's gone, it's gone - if you want something, get it while you can. http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?getCategory=921getBrand=98 X100 review. http://www.dantestella.com/technical/x100.html -- 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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From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of mike wilson [...] http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?getCategory=921getBra nd=98 X100 review. http://www.dantestella.com/technical/x100.html interesting read and correct on most of the points that I know about - I haven't used the camera enough to recognise everything yet though. But it's a good camera and gets better each time I've used it. 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: At last - the perfect camera bag
Interesting review. I handled the X100 again when I was in NY and my opinion of its fiddlyness hadn't changed at all. Beyond that, it seems a nice camera. I'm happy with what I chose anyway. I like the bag you found, Bob, too. Nice for camera only. On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 2:44 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: On 07/06/2011 23:54, Bob W wrote: If you're thinking of buying a Fuji X100 so that you can throw it in your saddle bag and take it to work for lunchtime snapping, then you'll need a small bag to put it in which protects it from the other crap in your saddlebag, such as tools, cellphone, wet sweaty stuff on the return trip, and all of cycling's other camera-wrecking goodness. The perfect bag will therefore be nicely padded, robust, wetness-resistant and of course the Goldilocks size - not too big, not too small. And it will attach to your belt when needed and be easily accessible. And here it is: http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?productID=A125 CCS is a great old English brand - really high quality and very well made, but this stuff's not made anymore and it's hard to come buy. I think these people bought all the remaining stock when the manufacturer went bust. So when it's gone, it's gone - if you want something, get it while you can. http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?getCategory=921getBrand=98 X100 review. http://www.dantestella.com/technical/x100.html -- 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: WTB: Camera bag
I am currently in Michigan but will be back in KC on the 24th, staying there for at least 5-6 days. You are welcome to come browse through my bag stash - I have a couple that fit your description which I am unlikely to ever use now that I bought your Domke . . . stan On Sep 17, 2010, at 12:06 PM, Nick Wright wrote: I'm looking for a very small camera bag. Older the better as long as it's still usable. Looking for something to fit my Pentax Program Plus with 50mm attached, a couple rolls of film, a filter or two and maybe (but not necessarily) a second small lens. I don't want velcro, I do want some padding though. I'm looking to avoid the modern, flashy-looking bags I see on the market. I'm also looking to avoid spending a lot of money. I loved my Domke f-803, but recently sold it because it was too big. I imagine a Domke F-5xa would probably be perfect. But I don't want to spend that much, and I don't care for velcro. Unless someone's got one of those they want to sell cheap?? ;-) If there were a used camera store within a hundred miles I'd be there digging through their bargain bin, but there's not so I figured I'd ask you all to see what you have hiding forgotten in the bottom of your closets! ;-) So if you've got something you want to get rid of, drop me a line with a snapshot of the bag. Thanks! ~Nick -- 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: WTB: Camera bag
Hi Stan, I won't be able to get up to KC anytime soon, but if you'd send me a quick shot of the bags you're trying to sell I'd love to see what you've got! Is the F-803 working out alright for you then? Thanks. ~Nick On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 11:51 AM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I am currently in Michigan but will be back in KC on the 24th, staying there for at least 5-6 days. You are welcome to come browse through my bag stash - I have a couple that fit your description which I am unlikely to ever use now that I bought your Domke . . . stan On Sep 17, 2010, at 12:06 PM, Nick Wright wrote: I'm looking for a very small camera bag. Older the better as long as it's still usable. Looking for something to fit my Pentax Program Plus with 50mm attached, a couple rolls of film, a filter or two and maybe (but not necessarily) a second small lens. I don't want velcro, I do want some padding though. I'm looking to avoid the modern, flashy-looking bags I see on the market. I'm also looking to avoid spending a lot of money. I loved my Domke f-803, but recently sold it because it was too big. I imagine a Domke F-5xa would probably be perfect. But I don't want to spend that much, and I don't care for velcro. Unless someone's got one of those they want to sell cheap?? ;-) If there were a used camera store within a hundred miles I'd be there digging through their bargain bin, but there's not so I figured I'd ask you all to see what you have hiding forgotten in the bottom of your closets! ;-) So if you've got something you want to get rid of, drop me a line with a snapshot of the bag. Thanks! ~Nick -- 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. -- 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.
WTB: Camera bag
I'm looking for a very small camera bag. Older the better as long as it's still usable. Looking for something to fit my Pentax Program Plus with 50mm attached, a couple rolls of film, a filter or two and maybe (but not necessarily) a second small lens. I don't want velcro, I do want some padding though. I'm looking to avoid the modern, flashy-looking bags I see on the market. I'm also looking to avoid spending a lot of money. I loved my Domke f-803, but recently sold it because it was too big. I imagine a Domke F-5xa would probably be perfect. But I don't want to spend that much, and I don't care for velcro. Unless someone's got one of those they want to sell cheap?? ;-) If there were a used camera store within a hundred miles I'd be there digging through their bargain bin, but there's not so I figured I'd ask you all to see what you have hiding forgotten in the bottom of your closets! ;-) So if you've got something you want to get rid of, drop me a line with a snapshot of the bag. Thanks! ~Nick -- 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: WTB: Camera bag
Let me look through what I have. I am looking to sell or dispose of a mound of camera bags stacked about three feet high and five feet long. Give me rough dimensions of what you're looking for in inches ... On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 10:06 AM, Nick Wright nickwright1...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking for a very small camera bag. Older the better as long as it's still usable. Looking for something to fit my Pentax Program Plus with 50mm attached, a couple rolls of film, a filter or two and maybe (but not necessarily) a second small lens. I don't want velcro, I do want some padding though. I'm looking to avoid the modern, flashy-looking bags I see on the market. I'm also looking to avoid spending a lot of money. I loved my Domke f-803, but recently sold it because it was too big. I imagine a Domke F-5xa would probably be perfect. But I don't want to spend that much, and I don't care for velcro. Unless someone's got one of those they want to sell cheap?? ;-) If there were a used camera store within a hundred miles I'd be there digging through their bargain bin, but there's not so I figured I'd ask you all to see what you have hiding forgotten in the bottom of your closets! ;-) So if you've got something you want to get rid of, drop me a line with a snapshot of the bag. Thanks! ~Nick -- 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: WTB: Camera bag
Give me rough dimensions of what you're looking for in inches ... you stole my pickup line! -- 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: WTB: Camera bag
On Sep 17, 2010, at 13:10, Bob W wrote: Give me rough dimensions of what you're looking for in inches ... you stole my pickup line! You stole my joke! -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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: WTB: Camera bag
It's kinda hard guessing at numbers. But playing around with a tape measure I'm thinking something around 8x4x4. Give or take some. I'm very interested to see what you've got! ~nick On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 1:00 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Let me look through what I have. I am looking to sell or dispose of a mound of camera bags stacked about three feet high and five feet long. Give me rough dimensions of what you're looking for in inches ... On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 10:06 AM, Nick Wright nickwright1...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking for a very small camera bag. Older the better as long as it's still usable. Looking for something to fit my Pentax Program Plus with 50mm attached, a couple rolls of film, a filter or two and maybe (but not necessarily) a second small lens. I don't want velcro, I do want some padding though. I'm looking to avoid the modern, flashy-looking bags I see on the market. I'm also looking to avoid spending a lot of money. I loved my Domke f-803, but recently sold it because it was too big. I imagine a Domke F-5xa would probably be perfect. But I don't want to spend that much, and I don't care for velcro. Unless someone's got one of those they want to sell cheap?? ;-) If there were a used camera store within a hundred miles I'd be there digging through their bargain bin, but there's not so I figured I'd ask you all to see what you have hiding forgotten in the bottom of your closets! ;-) So if you've got something you want to get rid of, drop me a line with a snapshot of the bag. Thanks! ~Nick -- 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. -- 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: WTB: Camera bag
On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 12:38 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: Give me rough dimensions of what you're looking for in inches ... you stole my pickup line! You stole my joke! Neither of you are getting my boyfriend. ]'-) -- 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: Camera Bag Accumulation Project, Mission 8 Accomplished
I understand it can be an obsession (though tripods are a bit more difficult to store). Care of Dave Chang-Sang on Facebook: David Alan Harvey's camera bag obsession knows no bounds. A short film made for the 2010 National Geographic Magazine Photographic Seminar http://vimeo.com/9831500 one of the joys of listening to Leonard Cohen is that it cheers me up to know that there's at least one person in the world more miserable than I am. Now I can also be cheerful in the knowledge that however hard I try I'll never acquire a bag habit like David Harvey! I don't think I've ever seen him without a hat before. He really needs to develop a better taste in hats, or go commando up top. 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.
Camera Bag Accumulation Project, Mission 8 Accomplished
I had the day off today, so I visited the local Calumet outpost with my kit in tow, and spent an hour trying out various messenger-style bags. I came away with a ThinkTank Urban Disguise 40. It cost about twice what I wanted to spend, but it's well-designed, well-made, comfortable, and seems to be just the right size. That's 8 camera bags acquired, and 7 now in the house (I threw out a very well-used LowePro Off Road when its buckle broke). That may seem a small number to you suburbanites, but in our smallish city rowhouse it's getting tight. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW -- 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: Camera Bag Accumulation Project, Mission 8 Accomplished
On 31 August 2010 12:55, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I had the day off today, so I visited the local Calumet outpost with my kit in tow, and spent an hour trying out various messenger-style bags. I came away with a ThinkTank Urban Disguise 40. It cost about twice what I wanted to spend, but it's well-designed, well-made, comfortable, and seems to be just the right size. That's 8 camera bags acquired, and 7 now in the house (I threw out a very well-used LowePro Off Road when its buckle broke). That may seem a small number to you suburbanites, but in our smallish city rowhouse it's getting tight. I understand it can be an obsession (though tripods are a bit more difficult to store). Care of Dave Chang-Sang on Facebook: David Alan Harvey's camera bag obsession knows no bounds. A short film made for the 2010 National Geographic Magazine Photographic Seminar http://vimeo.com/9831500 ;-) -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
Bob/Scott/Mark/Subash/Godfrey -- Thanks for the suggestions. My biggest concern is minimizing the jiggle factor. A sports bro usually does the trick for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfONNfAjyrc B I'll check out your links -- I like the Ortlieb camera insert idea... That might work for my everyday camera bag, too... which is often just my purse. Best, -c -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 3:46 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Bob/Scott/Mark/Subash/Godfrey -- Thanks for the suggestions. My biggest concern is minimizing the jiggle factor. A sports bro usually does the trick for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfONNfAjyrc B Maybe camera spanx...? -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
From: Christine Nielsen BTW, here's a little bike porn -- call it a three-way? -- a few snaps of one of the rigs we'll be taking to Colorado: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028...@n04/sets/72157623811081733/ triplet_11 reminds me of the old saying about sled dogs - If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes. ;-D -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
On 5/16/10, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: BTW, here's a little bike porn -- call it a three-way? -- a few snaps of one of the rigs we'll be taking to Colorado: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028...@n04/sets/72157623811081733/ Ooh. Aah. Snazzy. Are the SS couplers placed so that you can configure it as a tandem, too? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ __o _'\,_ (*)/ (*) -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 12:59 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/16/10, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: BTW, here's a little bike porn -- call it a three-way? -- a few snaps of one of the rigs we'll be taking to Colorado: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028...@n04/sets/72157623811081733/ Ooh. Aah. Snazzy. Are the SS couplers placed so that you can configure it as a tandem, too? :) They are, although we haven't tried that yet... The whole thing comes apart packs into two big cases. I'm hoping when the time comes, we'll be able to re-assemble the bike without too many leftover parts. -- 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.
Camera bag for bike trip?
Hi all, Since it's never too early to start planning my next gear purchase, I've started obsessing on how I will outfit myself for our vacation in August... Our trip will include 4 days of tandem touring around Durango, Colorado. I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my camera along. It will be a somewhat minimalist kit -- my k7, plus a lens or two... no tripod, no ginormous zooms. A backpack is one option, but I'm curious about handlebar bags and/or panniers... I know there are some cycle enthusiasts out there -- any thoughts? Thanks! -c -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
Since it's never too early to start planning my next gear purchase, I've started obsessing on how I will outfit myself for our vacation in August... Our trip will include 4 days of tandem touring around Durango, Colorado. I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my camera along. It will be a somewhat minimalist kit -- my k7, plus a lens or two... no tripod, no ginormous zooms. A backpack is one option, but I'm curious about handlebar bags and/or panniers... I know there are some cycle enthusiasts out there -- any thoughts? I keep mine in a small camera bag and either stuff it all in a saddle bag, lash it to the rack, or strap it to the handlebars. Backpacks are not a good idea for any kind of distance cycling. Bob -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
Our trip will include 4 days of tandem touring around Durango, Colorado. I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my camera along. It will be a somewhat minimalist kit -- my k7, plus a lens or two... no tripod, no ginormous zooms. A backpack is one option, but I'm curious about handlebar bags and/or panniers... I know there are some cycle enthusiasts out there -- any thoughts? I keep mine in a small camera bag and either stuff it all in a saddle bag, lash it to the rack, or strap it to the handlebars. Backpacks are not a good idea for any kind of distance cycling. http://www.web-options.com/Brittany2009/content/L1000482_large.html -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
On 5/16/10, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Our trip will include 4 days of tandem touring around Durango, Colorado. I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my camera along. It will be a somewhat minimalist kit -- my k7, plus a lens or two... no tripod, no ginormous zooms. A backpack is one option, but I'm curious about handlebar bags and/or panniers... I know there are some cycle enthusiasts out there -- any thoughts? Handlebar bag. I'm a big fan of Lone Peak bags - made in the US, relatively affordable, and IMHO quite durable. http://lonepeakpacks.com/ and http://thetouringstore.com/LONE%20PEAK/LP%20H-bar%20Packs/H100%20H-BAR%20PACK%20PAGE.htm The Lone Peak bags are basically empty boxes. You'd probably want to add some sort of padding to keep your gear from knocking around. If you're willing to spend a few bucks more, there are some other handlebar bags that can be fitted specifically for camera storage. e.g. Ortlieb offers a camera insert for their bags. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ __o _'\,_ (*)/ (*) -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
Handlebar bag. I'm a big fan of Lone Peak bags - made in the US, relatively affordable, and IMHO quite durable. http://lonepeakpacks.com/ and http://thetouringstore.com/LONE%20PEAK/LP%20H-bar%20Packs/H10 0%20H-BAR%20PACK%20PAGE.htm The Lone Peak bags are basically empty boxes. You'd probably want to add some sort of padding to keep your gear from knocking around. If you're willing to spend a few bucks more, there are some other handlebar bags that can be fitted specifically for camera storage. e.g. Ortlieb offers a camera insert for their bags. I think the problem with that approach is that it leaves you without a camera bag when you're not on your bag. My approach for a very long tour (many weeks, even months), if I ever get to do one, would be to put a robust basket on the front of the bike and put a camera bag in it, attached with carabiners. Bob -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
Christine Nielsen wrote: Since it's never too early to start planning my next gear purchase, I've started obsessing on how I will outfit myself for our vacation in August... Our trip will include 4 days of tandem touring around Durango, Colorado. I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my camera along. It will be a somewhat minimalist kit -- my k7, plus a lens or two... no tripod, no ginormous zooms. A backpack is one option, but I'm curious about handlebar bags and/or panniers... I know there are some cycle enthusiasts out there -- any thoughts? I use the Tamrac Velocity 7 bag for cycling. The current version is the Velocity 7x: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=N=0Q=Ntt=tamrac%20velocity%207A=endecaSearch You can try mine out if you like to see if it works for you. -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
On 5/16/10, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Handlebar bag. I'm a big fan of Lone Peak bags - made in the US, relatively affordable, and IMHO quite durable. http://lonepeakpacks.com/ and http://thetouringstore.com/LONE%20PEAK/LP%20H-bar%20Packs/H10 0%20H-BAR%20PACK%20PAGE.htm The Lone Peak bags are basically empty boxes. You'd probably want to add some sort of padding to keep your gear from knocking around. If you're willing to spend a few bucks more, there are some other handlebar bags that can be fitted specifically for camera storage. e.g. Ortlieb offers a camera insert for their bags. I think the problem with that approach is that it leaves you without a camera bag when you're not on your bag. My approach for a very long tour (many weeks, even months), if I ever get to do one, would be to put a robust basket on the front of the bike and put a camera bag in it, attached with carabiners. That's not necessarily true. Most handlebar bags have d-rings or some sort of strap attachment points on either side. That's probably not quite as convenient as tossing your camera bag in a basket, though. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ __o _'\,_ (*)/ (*) -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
On Sun, 16 May 2010 17:55:27 +0100 Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: handlebar bags and/or panniers... I know there are some cycle enthusiasts out there -- any thoughts? I keep mine in a small camera bag and either stuff it all in a saddle bag, lash it to the rack, or strap it to the handlebars. Backpacks are not a good idea for any kind of distance cycling. i have no prior experience and don't really know how it'll work out since i don't have it with me yet, but this is what i am taking with me on my three-week cycle ride in the himalayas this july, to take the k-x and the tamron 18-250: http://www.racktime.com/en/front-bags/barit regards, subash -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
From: Christine Nielsen Hi all, Since it's never too early to start planning my next gear purchase, I've started obsessing on how I will outfit myself for our vacation in August... Our trip will include 4 days of tandem touring around Durango, Colorado. I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my camera along. It will be a somewhat minimalist kit -- my k7, plus a lens or two... no tripod, no ginormous zooms. A backpack is one option, but I'm curious about handlebar bags and/or panniers... I know there are some cycle enthusiasts out there -- any thoughts? Don't have any answers for you on the equipment side, but if you want to photograph the Durango Silverton Railroad while you're in the area, I can suggest a couple of good spots. Just plug the numbers into Google Maps search and it will show you where they are. 37.490801,-107.804923 This one is good for the morning leg outbound. Both trains stop at Rockwood Station about 500 ft east of here. This is a good spot to catch the engine as it comes out of a deep cut. 37.788635,-107.668571 There is a closed down mine at the end of Co Rd 31. If you stay away from the buildings and equipment, no one should fuss at you. Gives a good view of a low trestle the trains will be crossing in the afternoon/evening heading back to Durango. You can get right up to the edge of the trestle, and if you don't mind COLD water, you can wade across the stream and get good shots of the approach. Don't know how bicycle friendly the trip from Durango to Silverton is, it climbs from about 6500 ft at Durango to 10400 at Coal Bank Pass. -- 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: Camera bag for bike trip?
I have a rack that takes a top bag and/or pannier bag setup. I don't go bicycle touring, so I bought the top bag. It has a locking rail onto the rack and is well padded for my camera gear. It slides off the rack by undoing a (lockable) catch and has clips for a shoulder strap. Light, simple, minimalistic. It holds an SLR and up to three lenses, and I can strap the Manfrotto 190CXpro3 tripod on top of it if I want to take that along. -- 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.
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Don't have any answers for you on the equipment side, but if you want to photograph the Durango Silverton Railroad while you're in the area, I can suggest a couple of good spots. Just plug the numbers into Google Maps search and it will show you where they are. Thanks, John -- I'll definitely check these out. I know that on one day of the trip, there will be a Race the Train event, in which the strongest (most foolish?) teams will endeavor to beat the train to Silverton. The rest of us will be on said train, and enjoy the ride downhill on bikes after. So, there should be some good photo ops going both ways. :) Bob/Scott/Mark/Subash/Godfrey -- Thanks for the suggestions. My biggest concern is minimizing the jiggle factor. I'll check out your links -- I like the Ortlieb camera insert idea... That might work for my everyday camera bag, too... which is often just my purse. Best, -c On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 6:55 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Christine Nielsen Hi all, Since it's never too early to start planning my next gear purchase, I've started obsessing on how I will outfit myself for our vacation in August... Our trip will include 4 days of tandem touring around Durango, Colorado. I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my camera along. It will be a somewhat minimalist kit -- my k7, plus a lens or two... no tripod, no ginormous zooms. A backpack is one option, but I'm curious about handlebar bags and/or panniers... I know there are some cycle enthusiasts out there -- any thoughts? Don't have any answers for you on the equipment side, but if you want to photograph the Durango Silverton Railroad while you're in the area, I can suggest a couple of good spots. Just plug the numbers into Google Maps search and it will show you where they are. 37.490801,-107.804923 This one is good for the morning leg outbound. Both trains stop at Rockwood Station about 500 ft east of here. This is a good spot to catch the engine as it comes out of a deep cut. 37.788635,-107.668571 There is a closed down mine at the end of Co Rd 31. If you stay away from the buildings and equipment, no one should fuss at you. Gives a good view of a low trestle the trains will be crossing in the afternoon/evening heading back to Durango. You can get right up to the edge of the trestle, and if you don't mind COLD water, you can wade across the stream and get good shots of the approach. Don't know how bicycle friendly the trip from Durango to Silverton is, it climbs from about 6500 ft at Durango to 10400 at Coal Bank Pass. -- 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.
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BTW, here's a little bike porn -- call it a three-way? -- a few snaps of one of the rigs we'll be taking to Colorado: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028...@n04/sets/72157623811081733/ :) -c On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Don't have any answers for you on the equipment side, but if you want to photograph the Durango Silverton Railroad while you're in the area, I can suggest a couple of good spots. Just plug the numbers into Google Maps search and it will show you where they are. Thanks, John -- I'll definitely check these out. I know that on one day of the trip, there will be a Race the Train event, in which the strongest (most foolish?) teams will endeavor to beat the train to Silverton. The rest of us will be on said train, and enjoy the ride downhill on bikes after. So, there should be some good photo ops going both ways. :) Bob/Scott/Mark/Subash/Godfrey -- Thanks for the suggestions. My biggest concern is minimizing the jiggle factor. I'll check out your links -- I like the Ortlieb camera insert idea... That might work for my everyday camera bag, too... which is often just my purse. Best, -c On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 6:55 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Christine Nielsen Hi all, Since it's never too early to start planning my next gear purchase, I've started obsessing on how I will outfit myself for our vacation in August... Our trip will include 4 days of tandem touring around Durango, Colorado. I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my camera along. It will be a somewhat minimalist kit -- my k7, plus a lens or two... no tripod, no ginormous zooms. A backpack is one option, but I'm curious about handlebar bags and/or panniers... I know there are some cycle enthusiasts out there -- any thoughts? Don't have any answers for you on the equipment side, but if you want to photograph the Durango Silverton Railroad while you're in the area, I can suggest a couple of good spots. Just plug the numbers into Google Maps search and it will show you where they are. 37.490801,-107.804923 This one is good for the morning leg outbound. Both trains stop at Rockwood Station about 500 ft east of here. This is a good spot to catch the engine as it comes out of a deep cut. 37.788635,-107.668571 There is a closed down mine at the end of Co Rd 31. If you stay away from the buildings and equipment, no one should fuss at you. Gives a good view of a low trestle the trains will be crossing in the afternoon/evening heading back to Durango. You can get right up to the edge of the trestle, and if you don't mind COLD water, you can wade across the stream and get good shots of the approach. Don't know how bicycle friendly the trip from Durango to Silverton is, it climbs from about 6500 ft at Durango to 10400 at Coal Bank Pass. -- 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.
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Dennis Gibson wrote: The MX is still a great camera, but I never shoot film anymore. Are most of you shooting digital only? I shot film years ago, but lost interest in the '80's. I regained interest in 2007, bought a K100D Super kit and discovered then what LBA really means. So I shoot 100% digital. I was never one to take any interest in the film/chemicals side of things. I love digital darkroom processing though. Sometimes I have digital images made into 4X6 or 5X7 prints to show to others, and I think six megapixels is plenty good enough for that. Oh, most definitely, and more! For instance, I needed 6 shots for a mini gallery (local hotel lobby) and I selected 3 recently taken with my K20D and 3 from the K100D. All were normalized to fit 14 3/4 x 11. Most were cropped to begin with, and one of the 6 megapixel shots was cropped on 3 sides such that when resized to fit the mat it ended up being a mere 140 DPI. (All the K20 shots were 300 DPI or better.) All were printed on a large format printer (Canon iPF8100). The results for all six images were outstanding (other than the red colour in one shot--should have been a candy-apple red, ended-up being a burnt red. This was before I monitor-calibrated). Despite having large areas of solid colours with gradients, I couldn't see any pixelation in the K100D shots. (The shots are of classic car details.) So 4x6 and 5x7 are absolutely no problem. Due to the sensor problem and wanting something inbetween a small point and shoot and an SLR I bought a superzoom; it's not a Pentax and I'm very happy with it. I've been disturbed by the consistently poor reviews recent Pentax gear has been getting. You've been reading the wrong reviews. :-) I realize that's your impression, but my impression of Pentax reviews, especially recently (ie the K20D and the K-7) has been the exact opposite: very very good reviews. (I can't speak for the non-SLR Pentax product reviews as I have little interest in those, besides perhaps the W80.) -bmw -- 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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In a message dated 9/29/2009 10:06:54 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, webstertwenty...@gmail.com writes: Thanks to all for your help. I use the Visible Dust Brush and like it a lot (to clean the sensor). After a while of changing lenses, some dust seems to always to seep in and get on the sensor. This is normal. Marnie aka Doe - We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. Albert Einstein -- 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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From: Dennis Gibson Three years ago I decided to get a digital SLR so I bought a * ist DL and the kit lens, mostly because of the lens compatibility. I've been very pleased with it. However I think something got inside of it while changing lenses. For quite some time there have been some spots in the photos that shouldn't be there. It's easily seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgibson55/3663886483/in/set-72157620514334411 It's almost half way up the first tower then another bigger one inbetwen the first two towers near the bottom. When I try to fix something it almost always leads to disaster. Is this something that's easily dealt with? There are numerous sensor cleaning devices on the market. I'm lazy (and not a little bit clumsy) - I take my cameras to a KNOWN GOOD service tech and have the sensor cleaned when I need it done. While looking at bags at Best Buy recently I found a nice Lowepro (all of my bags are Lowepro) that was being blown out too cheap ($12.99) to pass up so I bought two even though I wasn't sure what I'd put in one. It's the EX 140 and isn't in this year's catalog. I did some experimentation and found that I can lay my *ist DL on its back with the kit lens and hood on and the height is perfect. There's a teeny bit of wiggle room on the bottom but that's easily remedied. Two of the usual Lowepro Velcro type dividers are included. There's a front compartment and either my Pentax-FA 28-90mm or Tamron 75-300mm will fit in there. It's a bit snug with the Tamron but it fits. The eternal quest - the perfect bag is always the one you're going to buy next. -- 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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That's what I'm going to do. Whenever I try to fix anything I have ten thumbs and screw it up, so I've stopped trying. My chrome MX (I also have a gorgeous black MX), my first SLR bought in the early 1980's, needs to have the foam replaced, which I would never try on my own. I might as well pay someone who knows what they're doing to do both then be more careful when changing lenses. The MX is still a great camera, but I never shoot film anymore. Are most of you shooting digital only? After it's fixed I may get a K100D that's available in mint condition at what I think is a great price. What do you folks think would be a fair price for one? Sometimes I have digital images made into 4X6 or 5X7 prints to show to others, and I think six megapixels is plenty good enough for that. Due to the sensor problem and wanting something inbetween a small point and shoot and an SLR I bought a superzoom; it's not a Pentax and I'm very happy with it. I've been disturbed by the consistently poor reviews recent Pentax gear has been getting. I realize that saying that could open Pandora's box. Thanks to all for your help. - Original Message - Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:36:30 -0400 From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Subject: RE: Dirt(?) inside my *ist DL/camera bag recommendation To: pdml@pdml.net There are numerous sensor cleaning devices on the market. I'm lazy (and not a little bit clumsy) - I take my cameras to a KNOWN GOOD service tech and have the sensor cleaned when I need it done. -- 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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Not exactly a poor review. http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2009/09/pentax-k7-review-part-iii.html Dennis Gibson wrote: That's what I'm going to do. Whenever I try to fix anything I have ten thumbs and screw it up, so I've stopped trying. My chrome MX (I also have a gorgeous black MX), my first SLR bought in the early 1980's, needs to have the foam replaced, which I would never try on my own. I might as well pay someone who knows what they're doing to do both then be more careful when changing lenses. The MX is still a great camera, but I never shoot film anymore. Are most of you shooting digital only? After it's fixed I may get a K100D that's available in mint condition at what I think is a great price. What do you folks think would be a fair price for one? Sometimes I have digital images made into 4X6 or 5X7 prints to show to others, and I think six megapixels is plenty good enough for that. Due to the sensor problem and wanting something inbetween a small point and shoot and an SLR I bought a superzoom; it's not a Pentax and I'm very happy with it. I've been disturbed by the consistently poor reviews recent Pentax gear has been getting. I realize that saying that could open Pandora's box. Thanks to all for your help. - Original Message - Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:36:30 -0400 From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Subject: RE: Dirt(?) inside my *ist DL/camera bag recommendation To: pdml@pdml.net There are numerous sensor cleaning devices on the market. I'm lazy (and not a little bit clumsy) - I take my cameras to a KNOWN GOOD service tech and have the sensor cleaned when I need it done. -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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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On Sep 29, 2009, at 21:48 , Dennis Gibson wrote: That's what I'm going to do. Whenever I try to fix anything I have ten thumbs and screw it up, so I've stopped trying. My chrome MX (I also have a gorgeous black MX), my first SLR bought in the early 1980's, needs to have the foam replaced, which I would never try on my own. I might as well pay someone who knows what they're doing to do both then be more careful when changing lenses. The MX is still a great camera, but I never shoot film anymore. Are most of you shooting digital only? Yes. 99% of the time. After it's fixed I may get a K100D that's available in mint condition at what I think is a great price. What do you folks think would be a fair price for one? I just sold mine in mint condition for $275 on Craigslist. It had not been used since I sent it in to Pentax for it's one year CLA 11 months ago. Sometimes I have digital images made into 4X6 or 5X7 prints to show to others, and I think six megapixels is plenty good enough for that. Due to the sensor problem and wanting something inbetween a small point and shoot and an SLR I bought a superzoom; it's not a Pentax and I'm very happy with it. I've been disturbed by the consistently poor reviews recent Pentax gear has been getting. I realize that saying that could open Pandora's box. Pandora says that people only hear a squeaky wheel. The other wheels are ignored because they are working just fine. Thanks to all for your help. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com “If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn’t need to lug a camera.” –Lewis Hine -- 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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You can check here for K100D prices. http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductList.aspx?Mode=item=0ActivateTOC2=BC=DPBCC=3ID=74CC=2CCC=1BCL=GBC=GCC= If that link doesn't work you can go to http://www.keh.com/ and navigate to the Pentax Digital - Camera Bodies page. Dennis Gibson wrote: That's what I'm going to do. Whenever I try to fix anything I have ten thumbs and screw it up, so I've stopped trying. My chrome MX (I also have a gorgeous black MX), my first SLR bought in the early 1980's, needs to have the foam replaced, which I would never try on my own. I might as well pay someone who knows what they're doing to do both then be more careful when changing lenses. The MX is still a great camera, but I never shoot film anymore. Are most of you shooting digital only? After it's fixed I may get a K100D that's available in mint condition at what I think is a great price. What do you folks think would be a fair price for one? Sometimes I have digital images made into 4X6 or 5X7 prints to show to others, and I think six megapixels is plenty good enough for that. Due to the sensor problem and wanting something inbetween a small point and shoot and an SLR I bought a superzoom; it's not a Pentax and I'm very happy with it. I've been disturbed by the consistently poor reviews recent Pentax gear has been getting. I realize that saying that could open Pandora's box. Thanks to all for your help. - Original Message - Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:36:30 -0400 From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Subject: RE: Dirt(?) inside my *ist DL/camera bag recommendation To: pdml@pdml.net There are numerous sensor cleaning devices on the market. I'm lazy (and not a little bit clumsy) - I take my cameras to a KNOWN GOOD service tech and have the sensor cleaned when I need it done. -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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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On Sep 29, 2009, at 22:06 , Joseph McAllister wrote: After it's fixed I may get a K100D that's available in mint condition at what I think is a great price. What do you folks think would be a fair price for one? I just sold mine in mint condition for $275 on Craigslist. It had not been used since I sent it in to Pentax for it's one year CLA 11 months ago. By the way, as an addendum. Within 6 hours of posting my K100 on Craigslist Seattle, I had 6 offers to buy it, one for $250 over my asking, to ship it to their friend in where ever overnight. One email told me they were opening a new used camera store and wanted to pay $100 over my asking. All specifically mentioned they would pay immediately through PayPal. By the time I finally had a legitimate customer 4 days later, I had fended off more than a dozen phishers, and no other legit offers. Maybe eBay ain't so bad after all. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com “ Nature is considerably more creative and inventive than humankind. Without Nature there isn't any humankind. Without humankind, Nature is fine.” -- 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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Hi - I'm new to the group. About 35 years ago I learned photography using a Spotmatic and fell in love with it. A number of years later when I decided to buy an SLR I remembered how much I'd liked the Spotmatic and bought a chrome MX and an M-series 50mm f/1.4. Over the years I've bought quite a few K-mount bodies and quite a few lenses. My favorite is my black MX. It has a minor problem that I'm willing to live with because I almost never shoot film anymore. The counter doesn't always reset to zero. That has to be the most beautiful camera I have ever seen. Three years ago I decided to get a digital SLR so I bought a * ist DL and the kit lens, mostly because of the lens compatibility. I've been very pleased with it. However I think something got inside of it while changing lenses. For quite some time there have been some spots in the photos that shouldn't be there. It's easily seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgibson55/3663886483/in/set-72157620514334411 It's almost half way up the first tower then another bigger one inbetwen the first two towers near the bottom. When I try to fix something it almost always leads to disaster. Is this something that's easily dealt with? If so I may sell it and step up to a K100D; one is available in mint condition for what I consider to be a very good price. I'd like to have a digital SLR body with image stabilization. My niece has a K100D and it seems very nice. While looking at bags at Best Buy recently I found a nice Lowepro (all of my bags are Lowepro) that was being blown out too cheap ($12.99) to pass up so I bought two even though I wasn't sure what I'd put in one. It's the EX 140 and isn't in this year's catalog. I did some experimentation and found that I can lay my *ist DL on its back with the kit lens and hood on and the height is perfect. There's a teeny bit of wiggle room on the bottom but that's easily remedied. Two of the usual Lowepro Velcro type dividers are included. There's a front compartment and either my Pentax-FA 28-90mm or Tamron 75-300mm will fit in there. It's a bit snug with the Tamron but it fits. Speaking of the FA 28-90mm I am underwhelmed with mine both optically and build quality wise. Fortunately I didn't pay very much for it. I need to figure out how to use my Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm on it. That's a great lens. I am contemplating selling some of my film bodies and lenses that don't get used anymore. I live in a very expensive area and my wife passed away from cancer two months ago. We just barely got by with two incomes and now there's only one. The bodies would likely be an SFXn (European version of the SF1n), Chinese K1000, P30T and a chrome MX (the one referred to previously) that needs the foam replaced. The lenses might be M-series primes such as the 135, 150 and 200mm and there might be some nice aftermarket K/A zooms. I haven't decided exactly what I'll let go of yet. Actually there is one I'm sure about; the non SMC Takumar bayonet 135mm f/2.5. I was never happy with its sharpness or contrast. The M-series 135mm f/3.5 is much better. If there's any interest please write me directly. Dennis Santa Barbara, CA -- 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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Dennis, You have a pretty clear case of sensor dust going, I'd recommend getting the Pentax sensor cleaning kit and giving your sensor a good wipe with it. The Pentax kit is one of the better ones on the market. As the DL lacks an anti-dust system, it will need periodic sensor cleaning. -Adam On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 10:02 PM, Dennis Gibson wb6...@cox.net wrote: Hi - I'm new to the group. About 35 years ago I learned photography using a Spotmatic and fell in love with it. A number of years later when I decided to buy an SLR I remembered how much I'd liked the Spotmatic and bought a chrome MX and an M-series 50mm f/1.4. Over the years I've bought quite a few K-mount bodies and quite a few lenses. My favorite is my black MX. It has a minor problem that I'm willing to live with because I almost never shoot film anymore. The counter doesn't always reset to zero. That has to be the most beautiful camera I have ever seen. Three years ago I decided to get a digital SLR so I bought a * ist DL and the kit lens, mostly because of the lens compatibility. I've been very pleased with it. However I think something got inside of it while changing lenses. For quite some time there have been some spots in the photos that shouldn't be there. It's easily seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgibson55/3663886483/in/set-72157620514334411 It's almost half way up the first tower then another bigger one inbetwen the first two towers near the bottom. When I try to fix something it almost always leads to disaster. Is this something that's easily dealt with? If so I may sell it and step up to a K100D; one is available in mint condition for what I consider to be a very good price. I'd like to have a digital SLR body with image stabilization. My niece has a K100D and it seems very nice. While looking at bags at Best Buy recently I found a nice Lowepro (all of my bags are Lowepro) that was being blown out too cheap ($12.99) to pass up so I bought two even though I wasn't sure what I'd put in one. It's the EX 140 and isn't in this year's catalog. I did some experimentation and found that I can lay my *ist DL on its back with the kit lens and hood on and the height is perfect. There's a teeny bit of wiggle room on the bottom but that's easily remedied. Two of the usual Lowepro Velcro type dividers are included. There's a front compartment and either my Pentax-FA 28-90mm or Tamron 75-300mm will fit in there. It's a bit snug with the Tamron but it fits. Speaking of the FA 28-90mm I am underwhelmed with mine both optically and build quality wise. Fortunately I didn't pay very much for it. I need to figure out how to use my Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm on it. That's a great lens. I am contemplating selling some of my film bodies and lenses that don't get used anymore. I live in a very expensive area and my wife passed away from cancer two months ago. We just barely got by with two incomes and now there's only one. The bodies would likely be an SFXn (European version of the SF1n), Chinese K1000, P30T and a chrome MX (the one referred to previously) that needs the foam replaced. The lenses might be M-series primes such as the 135, 150 and 200mm and there might be some nice aftermarket K/A zooms. I haven't decided exactly what I'll let go of yet. Actually there is one I'm sure about; the non SMC Takumar bayonet 135mm f/2.5. I was never happy with its sharpness or contrast. The M-series 135mm f/3.5 is much better. If there's any interest please write me directly. Dennis Santa Barbara, CA -- 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. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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: Dirt(?) inside my *ist DL/camera bag recommendation
Dennis, You have dust on your sensor, at least 3 spots, probably got it changing lenses. Try one of those big Atomic/Rocket blowers. Use the menu and instruction manual to open the mirror and shutter. While it's open, try to blow the dust off. If you can't, visit a camera tech and get a $30 cleaning. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 9:02 PM, Dennis Gibson wb6...@cox.net wrote: Hi - I'm new to the group. About 35 years ago I learned photography using a Spotmatic and fell in love with it. A number of years later when I decided to buy an SLR I remembered how much I'd liked the Spotmatic and bought a chrome MX and an M-series 50mm f/1.4. Over the years I've bought quite a few K-mount bodies and quite a few lenses. My favorite is my black MX. It has a minor problem that I'm willing to live with because I almost never shoot film anymore. The counter doesn't always reset to zero. That has to be the most beautiful camera I have ever seen. Three years ago I decided to get a digital SLR so I bought a * ist DL and the kit lens, mostly because of the lens compatibility. I've been very pleased with it. However I think something got inside of it while changing lenses. For quite some time there have been some spots in the photos that shouldn't be there. It's easily seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgibson55/3663886483/in/set-72157620514334411 It's almost half way up the first tower then another bigger one inbetwen the first two towers near the bottom. When I try to fix something it almost always leads to disaster. Is this something that's easily dealt with? If so I may sell it and step up to a K100D; one is available in mint condition for what I consider to be a very good price. I'd like to have a digital SLR body with image stabilization. My niece has a K100D and it seems very nice. While looking at bags at Best Buy recently I found a nice Lowepro (all of my bags are Lowepro) that was being blown out too cheap ($12.99) to pass up so I bought two even though I wasn't sure what I'd put in one. It's the EX 140 and isn't in this year's catalog. I did some experimentation and found that I can lay my *ist DL on its back with the kit lens and hood on and the height is perfect. There's a teeny bit of wiggle room on the bottom but that's easily remedied. Two of the usual Lowepro Velcro type dividers are included. There's a front compartment and either my Pentax-FA 28-90mm or Tamron 75-300mm will fit in there. It's a bit snug with the Tamron but it fits. Speaking of the FA 28-90mm I am underwhelmed with mine both optically and build quality wise. Fortunately I didn't pay very much for it. I need to figure out how to use my Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm on it. That's a great lens. I am contemplating selling some of my film bodies and lenses that don't get used anymore. I live in a very expensive area and my wife passed away from cancer two months ago. We just barely got by with two incomes and now there's only one. The bodies would likely be an SFXn (European version of the SF1n), Chinese K1000, P30T and a chrome MX (the one referred to previously) that needs the foam replaced. The lenses might be M-series primes such as the 135, 150 and 200mm and there might be some nice aftermarket K/A zooms. I haven't decided exactly what I'll let go of yet. Actually there is one I'm sure about; the non SMC Takumar bayonet 135mm f/2.5. I was never happy with its sharpness or contrast. The M-series 135mm f/3.5 is much better. If there's any interest please write me directly. Dennis Santa Barbara, CA -- 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: Dirt(?) inside my *ist DL/camera bag recommendation
You have dust on the sensor. It's probably easily removable with a blower. Just goto sensor cleaning in the menu and use a bulb blower to gently blow the dust off the sensor. Or if you want to be slightly more aggressive, I use 3M dust remover, it's a canned product but is relatively gentle, though I'm sure rough handling will get it to spit. If neither of those works you'll have to take sterner measures. Dennis Gibson wrote: Hi - I'm new to the group. About 35 years ago I learned photography using a Spotmatic and fell in love with it. A number of years later when I decided to buy an SLR I remembered how much I'd liked the Spotmatic and bought a chrome MX and an M-series 50mm f/1.4. Over the years I've bought quite a few K-mount bodies and quite a few lenses. My favorite is my black MX. It has a minor problem that I'm willing to live with because I almost never shoot film anymore. The counter doesn't always reset to zero. That has to be the most beautiful camera I have ever seen. Three years ago I decided to get a digital SLR so I bought a * ist DL and the kit lens, mostly because of the lens compatibility. I've been very pleased with it. However I think something got inside of it while changing lenses. For quite some time there have been some spots in the photos that shouldn't be there. It's easily seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgibson55/3663886483/in/set-72157620514334411 It's almost half way up the first tower then another bigger one inbetwen the first two towers near the bottom. When I try to fix something it almost always leads to disaster. Is this something that's easily dealt with? If so I may sell it and step up to a K100D; one is available in mint condition for what I consider to be a very good price. I'd like to have a digital SLR body with image stabilization. My niece has a K100D and it seems very nice. While looking at bags at Best Buy recently I found a nice Lowepro (all of my bags are Lowepro) that was being blown out too cheap ($12.99) to pass up so I bought two even though I wasn't sure what I'd put in one. It's the EX 140 and isn't in this year's catalog. I did some experimentation and found that I can lay my *ist DL on its back with the kit lens and hood on and the height is perfect. There's a teeny bit of wiggle room on the bottom but that's easily remedied. Two of the usual Lowepro Velcro type dividers are included. There's a front compartment and either my Pentax-FA 28-90mm or Tamron 75-300mm will fit in there. It's a bit snug with the Tamron but it fits. Speaking of the FA 28-90mm I am underwhelmed with mine both optically and build quality wise. Fortunately I didn't pay very much for it. I need to figure out how to use my Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm on it. That's a great lens. I am contemplating selling some of my film bodies and lenses that don't get used anymore. I live in a very expensive area and my wife passed away from cancer two months ago. We just barely got by with two incomes and now there's only one. The bodies would likely be an SFXn (European version of the SF1n), Chinese K1000, P30T and a chrome MX (the one referred to previously) that needs the foam replaced. The lenses might be M-series primes such as the 135, 150 and 200mm and there might be some nice aftermarket K/A zooms. I haven't decided exactly what I'll let go of yet. Actually there is one I'm sure about; the non SMC Takumar bayonet 135mm f/2.5. I was never happy with its sharpness or contrast. The M-series 135mm f/3.5 is much better. If there's any interest please write me directly. Dennis Santa Barbara, CA -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
I ended up with this: http://tenba.com/products/Messenger-Large-Bag.aspx Big enough for camera, flash, and a few lenses - PLUS my laptop. So now I can carry one bag back 'n' forth to work instead of two. The depth of this bag means I can carry the camera nose down just like I always wanted to do - and the zipper on the top of the flap means I have pretty-much instant access to the camera when something comes up. Perfect! While it looks a little big, it sticks close to the body, unlike a lot of the boxier bags that are out there. I didn't want to feel like I was carrying a big tool box with me every time I had the camera on my shoulder. When I don't want the camera gear with me, the whole section with the camera/flash/lenses can lift right out and then it's just a laptop/ messenger bag. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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: Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
Charles, 'Bought' one myself a while ago and I like it. It is big, especially with a laptop along. I've got an orange one... I say 'bought' because the local camera outlet closed, leaving me with $100 in credits on developing. I went to the remaining store downtown looking for something to spend the credits on. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 12:12 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I ended up with this: http://tenba.com/products/Messenger-Large-Bag.aspx Big enough for camera, flash, and a few lenses - PLUS my laptop. So now I can carry one bag back 'n' forth to work instead of two. The depth of this bag means I can carry the camera nose down just like I always wanted to do - and the zipper on the top of the flap means I have pretty-much instant access to the camera when something comes up. Perfect! While it looks a little big, it sticks close to the body, unlike a lot of the boxier bags that are out there. I didn't want to feel like I was carrying a big tool box with me every time I had the camera on my shoulder. When I don't want the camera gear with me, the whole section with the camera/flash/lenses can lift right out and then it's just a laptop/messenger bag. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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: Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
On Jan 10, 2009, at 10:12 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: I ended up with this: http://tenba.com/products/Messenger-Large-Bag.aspx Looks like a good bag! Enjoy it. :-) Godfrey -- 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: Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
I watched the video, and it looks like a great bag--good enough to consider when I've got some extra bag-cash to burn. :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@mac.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 3:49 PM Subject: Re: Camera bag issues - looking and looking... On Jan 10, 2009, at 10:12 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: I ended up with this: http://tenba.com/products/Messenger-Large-Bag.aspx Looks like a good bag! Enjoy it. :-) Godfrey -- 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: Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
On Dec 12, 2008, at 14:12 , Charles Robinson wrote: I worry that if I were to drop the bag a little too roughly sometime, it's just going to wreck the 16-50. Is there a relatively-small (and not too terribly expensive), deep- enough bag which would be handy for day-to-day carrying of the K10D with 16-50+lens hood attached, (plus a flash and another lens or two) which would also let me store the camera the way I like it? (sigh) And this just bit me today. I fumbled the bag when attempting to set it down on a chair in a room with hard floors. The bag landed bottom- side-down on the floor with a satisfying BANG and now it appears that the frontmost part of the barrel assembly has a just a little bit of wobble. Not a lot, but more than it used to have! This is not terribly surprising as the hood/front of the lens took the entire weight of the lens and camera in about a 2 1/2 foot drop. :-( Everything seems to work, but... I'll wager that one or two of the probably-three screws around the barrel near the front are no longer intact. Damn damn damn. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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: Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
Empathy to ya Charles. I have had my share of bag related fumbles. Cory Charles Robinson wrote: On Dec 12, 2008, at 14:12 , Charles Robinson wrote: I worry that if I were to drop the bag a little too roughly sometime, it's just going to wreck the 16-50. Is there a relatively-small (and not too terribly expensive), deep-enough bag which would be handy for day-to-day carrying of the K10D with 16-50+lens hood attached, (plus a flash and another lens or two) which would also let me store the camera the way I like it? (sigh) And this just bit me today. I fumbled the bag when attempting to set it down on a chair in a room with hard floors. The bag landed bottom-side-down on the floor with a satisfying BANG and now it appears that the frontmost part of the barrel assembly has a just a little bit of wobble. Not a lot, but more than it used to have! This is not terribly surprising as the hood/front of the lens took the entire weight of the lens and camera in about a 2 1/2 foot drop. :-( Everything seems to work, but... I'll wager that one or two of the probably-three screws around the barrel near the front are no longer intact. Damn damn damn. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.3/1878 - Release Date: 1/6/2009 7:56 AM -- 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.
Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
For years, I've been using a Tamrac Velocity 3 shoulder bag. Just big enough for a camera with lens, 'nose down' in the middle section (ie, flip open the flap on the top of the bag, and you see the back/ screen of the camera), with a flash off to one side and a lens or two in the section off to the other side. Flip open the top, grab the camera, and shoot. However, since getting the 16-50 this bag is just a shade too short. Almost everything fits just fine, but the height of the bag is a shade too short. With the K10D, 16-50 attached (AND the lens hood), the camera actually rests most of its weight onto the hood of the 16-50 and doesn't get cradled at all by inserts on either side of the bag. I worry that if I were to drop the bag a little too roughly sometime, it's just going to wreck the 16-50. Is there a relatively-small (and not too terribly expensive), deep- enough bag which would be handy for day-to-day carrying of the K10D with 16-50+lens hood attached, (plus a flash and another lens or two) which would also let me store the camera the way I like it? -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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: Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
Unless you make a habit of whipping it out and shooting fast, why don't you just turn the hood around and use the lens cap? It only takes ten seconds to reverse the procedure. Joseph McAllister Lots of gear, not much time On Dec 12, 2008, at 14:12 , Charles Robinson wrote: I worry that if I were to drop the bag a little too roughly sometime, it's just going to wreck the 16-50. Is there a relatively-small (and not too terribly expensive), deep- enough bag which would be handy for day-to-day carrying of the K10D with 16-50+lens hood attached, (plus a flash and another lens or two) which would also let me store the camera the way I like it? -Charles -- 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: Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
that's rather a salacious way of putting it, Joseph. ];-) Charles, you might look at the Kata DC-441 or DC-443 bags. They're nicely made and should have enough room to hold the camera and lens the way you want. That DA*16-50 and especially the DA*50-135 are pretty bulky lenses...The DC-443 is about $65 from BH. The Billingham 5 series or Press Top would also work great, and would be my preference, were it not for the price. I'm using a Billingham Hadley Pro at present and it is delightful if a bit unsensibly expensive, but it's too slim a form factor for the K10/K20 plus big SLR lenses in my opinion. (Fits the L1 nicely, though.) Godfrey On Dec 12, 2008, at 4:09 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Unless you make a habit of whipping it out and shooting fast, why don't you just turn the hood around and use the lens cap? It only takes ten seconds to reverse the procedure. On Dec 12, 2008, at 14:12 , Charles Robinson wrote: I worry that if I were to drop the bag a little too roughly sometime, it's just going to wreck the 16-50. Is there a relatively-small (and not too terribly expensive), deep- enough bag which would be handy for day-to-day carrying of the K10D with 16-50+lens hood attached, (plus a flash and another lens or two) which would also let me store the camera the way I like it? -- 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: Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
I was in a randy mood, Godders. And I use a sling-bag for casual outings, day to day. Various sized shoulder/handle bags for auto travel (but don't leave them in the car anymore), a Tamrac backpack for hiking, and a roller bag for air travel. Six Halliburton or Halliburton copies for storage at home or checked baggage. (I have too much stuff!!!) Joseph McAllister Lots of gear, not much time On Dec 12, 2008, at 17:21 , Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: that's rather a salacious way of putting it, Joseph. ];-) Charles, you might look at the Kata DC-441 or DC-443 bags. They're nicely made and should have enough room to hold the camera and lens the way you want. That DA*16-50 and especially the DA*50-135 are pretty bulky lenses...The DC-443 is about $65 from BH. The Billingham 5 series or Press Top would also work great, and would be my preference, were it not for the price. I'm using a Billingham Hadley Pro at present and it is delightful if a bit unsensibly expensive, but it's too slim a form factor for the K10/ K20 plus big SLR lenses in my opinion. (Fits the L1 nicely, though.) Godfrey On Dec 12, 2008, at 4:09 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Unless you make a habit of whipping it out and shooting fast, why don't you just turn the hood around and use the lens cap? It only takes ten seconds to reverse the procedure. -- 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: Camera bag issues - looking and looking...
Hi Charles: The suggestion I'm about to offer doesn't meet your requirements exactly, but I thought I'd offer it anyway. I use the Domke F3X Super Compact. In it I can put the DA 16-45mm in the lens spot I can put the K20 with battery grip DA* 50-135mm attached in the main compartment of the bag (I can also stow the reverse set-up). There are no cradle/bridge inserts. I actually stow the camera on its LCD backside with the lens sticking up. You can't get much more in the main compartment when out in the field with this rig set-up. Here's the link: http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=domkeitemnum=700-30S It has been working pretty well for me, though like I said, this doesn't meet your needs as you state below. The bag was about $100 @ Calumet Photo (store, not online). I wanted a bag that met your requirements below as well and couldn't find anything in my price range or that seemed to work for me. After having learned about Domke, and going to stores where I actually put equipment in the bag to test before purchase, it was the line that eventually won out in the end. I own three now. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 4:12 PM Subject: Camera bag issues - looking and looking... For years, I've been using a Tamrac Velocity 3 shoulder bag. Just big enough for a camera with lens, 'nose down' in the middle section (ie, flip open the flap on the top of the bag, and you see the back/ screen of the camera), with a flash off to one side and a lens or two in the section off to the other side. Flip open the top, grab the camera, and shoot. However, since getting the 16-50 this bag is just a shade too short. Almost everything fits just fine, but the height of the bag is a shade too short. With the K10D, 16-50 attached (AND the lens hood), the camera actually rests most of its weight onto the hood of the 16-50 and doesn't get cradled at all by inserts on either side of the bag. I worry that if I were to drop the bag a little too roughly sometime, it's just going to wreck the 16-50. Is there a relatively-small (and not too terribly expensive), deep- enough bag which would be handy for day-to-day carrying of the K10D with 16-50+lens hood attached, (plus a flash and another lens or two) which would also let me store the camera the way I like it? -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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: Nice little camera bag, NG-2343
Seen that one a couple of times. It sure is funky looking ... can you do some pix of it open, shut, full and empty so we can see what all the pockets and such are like? I've got way too many bags, but my main daily use bag for 14-18 years has be Domke F803 Camera Satchel. I would love to upgrade that one to a Billingham Hadley Pro. Godfrey On May 21, 2008, at 10:39 PM, Tim Bray wrote: I bought one of these a few weeks ago, and liked it enough to write it up: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2008/05/21/NG-2343 -- 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: Nice little camera bag, NG-2343
On 21/5/08, Tim Bray, discombobulated, unleashed: I bought one of these a few weeks ago, and liked it enough to write it up: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2008/05/21/NG-2343 It can't be a Nat Geo bag, there's no Canon logo. -- 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: Nice little camera bag, NG-2343
It wouldn't fit a K10D + DA16-45 + DA50-200 do you think? I'm using now a Lowepro Photo Runner for longer walks. This is a very compact bag but it doesn't stay dry in rain. Henk Tim Bray schreef: I bought one of these a few weeks ago, and liked it enough to write it up: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2008/05/21/NG-2343 -T -- 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.
Nice little camera bag, NG-2343
I bought one of these a few weeks ago, and liked it enough to write it up: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2008/05/21/NG-2343 -T -- 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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Good plan. I view feeling cheerful like a daily workout. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] 4/22/2008 8:38 PM Well, the sun is out (for the first time for a few weeks) and I feel all is right with the world I'll return to 'grumpy old fart' mode tomorrow. :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:36:28 -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: On Apr 22, 2008, at 3:05 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Having said that, Sputnikagency is truly woeful. www.sputnikagency.com That's remarkably charitable of you. It's smeggin' garbage. I'm shocked that they are actually in business. G -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Email service worth paying for. Try it for free -- 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. !SIG:480e85bb309731104113704! -- 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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Bob, Good to see that you haven't lost your grasp on Aussie badinage. BTW there was a minor typo in your message. I'm certain you must have intended, who totally knows all stuff when you wrote, who knows totally stuff all. It's a crime how mail readers make erroneous auto-corrections behind our backs ;-) FWIW I've been a regular visitor to Melbourne for almost 40 years, since my teens. I have a pretty fair idea what it's like. Melbourne braggadocio can be wearing, though, in a way that only the residents of Australia's other cities can appreciate. Just recently I had to listen to a one eyed Melbournian assert that Australia's best beaches are guess where? Queensland's Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast? Perth's glorious surfing beaches? The north coast of New South Wales around Byron Bay? No, Australia's best beaches are... (drum roll)in Melbourne of course. Aaack. Here's Melbourne's most famous beach: http://tinyurl.com/5dk3x7 http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=qhl=engeocode=q=St+Kilda+Victoria+Austra liaie=UTF8ll=-37.868417,144.969578spn=0.030829,0.057335t=hz=14iwloc=ad dr Here are my neighbourhood beaches in Sydney, not even the most famous: http://tinyurl.com/62urno http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=qhl=engeocode=q=freshwater+beach+2096sl l=-25.335448,135.745076sspn=68.730338,117.421875ie=UTF8t=hll=-33.78143,1 51.290836spn=0.032459,0.057335z=14 Incredible. Yesterday a Sydney restaurant, Tetsuya's, made number 9 in a world's best restaurants list. A few months ago a different list put Tetsuya's at number 4 IIRC. Nothing from Melbourne was anywhere close. If only I got 5 cents every time I heard that Australia's best restaurants are in Melbourne, I'd be a rich man. Melbourne's not bad, it's nice. My home city, Sydney, is by comparison a blousy old tart with petticoats rumpled and disarrayed. Some of my most pleasing city scenes have been shot in Melbourne, however it's difficult to get a pleasing angle on Sydney that isn't already clichéd. But IMO, as someone in this corner of the world, Melbourne's creative scene is insufferably pretentious and arrogantly self-superior. And not as good as it claims. Sputnikagency isn't remarkably bad, it's typical. Regards, Anthony Farr. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Wednesday, 23 April 2008 6:25 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Camera Bag for Travel Kit [snipped: totally biased and 1100% totally and utterly untrue and totally unjust rant against the pearl of Australian cities and its gentle folk obviously by some total drongo who knows totally stuff all and nothing about culchah or totally fine places and people] An Australian joke is that the best thing to come out of Melbourne is the road. 2nd best, actually. Bob (born there) -- 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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Anthony, I bow to your superior knowledge! I left Melbourne before my first birthday, and haven't returned to Oz (yet). The only thing I know about Melbourne's beaches is that a shark ate one of my Dad's friends. That would never have happened at Bondi, I'm sure! Here's my local beach (the tide is in): http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=qhl=engeocode=q=St+Kilda+Victoria+ Australiaie=UTF8ll=-37.868417,144.969578spn=0.030829,0.057335t=hz =14iwloc=addr http://tinyurl.com/5dk3x7 Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anthony Farr Sent: 23 April 2008 15:08 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Camera Bag for Travel Kit Bob, Good to see that you haven't lost your grasp on Aussie badinage. BTW there was a minor typo in your message. I'm certain you must have intended, who totally knows all stuff when you wrote, who knows totally stuff all. It's a crime how mail readers make erroneous auto-corrections behind our backs ;-) FWIW I've been a regular visitor to Melbourne for almost 40 years, since my teens. I have a pretty fair idea what it's like. Melbourne braggadocio can be wearing, though, in a way that only the residents of Australia's other cities can appreciate. Just recently I had to listen to a one eyed Melbournian assert that Australia's best beaches are guess where? Queensland's Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast? Perth's glorious surfing beaches? The north coast of New South Wales around Byron Bay? No, Australia's best beaches are... (drum roll)in Melbourne of course. Aaack. Here's Melbourne's most famous beach: http://tinyurl.com/5dk3x7 http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=qhl=engeocode=q=St+Kilda+V ictoria+Austra liaie=UTF8ll=-37.868417,144.969578spn=0.030829,0.057335t=h z=14iwloc=ad dr Here are my neighbourhood beaches in Sydney, not even the most famous: http://tinyurl.com/62urno http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=qhl=engeocode=q=freshwater +beach+2096sl l=-25.335448,135.745076sspn=68.730338,117.421875ie=UTF8t=h ll=-33.78143,1 51.290836spn=0.032459,0.057335z=14 Incredible. Yesterday a Sydney restaurant, Tetsuya's, made number 9 in a world's best restaurants list. A few months ago a different list put Tetsuya's at number 4 IIRC. Nothing from Melbourne was anywhere close. If only I got 5 cents every time I heard that Australia's best restaurants are in Melbourne, I'd be a rich man. Melbourne's not bad, it's nice. My home city, Sydney, is by comparison a blousy old tart with petticoats rumpled and disarrayed. Some of my most pleasing city scenes have been shot in Melbourne, however it's difficult to get a pleasing angle on Sydney that isn't already clichéd. But IMO, as someone in this corner of the world, Melbourne's creative scene is insufferably pretentious and arrogantly self-superior. And not as good as it claims. Sputnikagency isn't remarkably bad, it's typical. Regards, Anthony Farr. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Wednesday, 23 April 2008 6:25 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Camera Bag for Travel Kit [snipped: totally biased and 1100% totally and utterly untrue and totally unjust rant against the pearl of Australian cities and its gentle folk obviously by some total drongo who knows totally stuff all and nothing about culchah or totally fine places and people] An Australian joke is that the best thing to come out of Melbourne is the road. 2nd best, actually. Bob (born there) -- 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.
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Bob W a écrit : [snipped: totally biased and 1100% totally and utterly untrue and totally unjust rant against the pearl of Australian cities and its gentle folk obviously by some total drongo who knows totally stuff all and nothing about culchah or totally fine places and people culchah ? ?? didn't learn that one at school ... :-D :-D dom from Paris, France. -- 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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Can't see the sharks :-\ How disappointing ! dom from Paris, France Anthony Farr a écrit : Here's Melbourne's most famous beach: http://tinyurl.com/5dk3x7 -- 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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You're not supposed to... Mme RD wrote: Can't see the sharks :-\ How disappointing ! dom from Paris, France Anthony Farr a écrit : Here's Melbourne's most famous beach: http://tinyurl.com/5dk3x7 -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- 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.
