RE: OT: Which Camera Bag
I'm very happy with my LowePro AW bag. I didn't buy the largest one - I settled for one size down, which they claim fits under all airline seats. When I'm travelling away from home this is one of my carry-on bags. It can be persuaded to carry: o Two bodies (PZ-1p or MX+winder sized) o 300/2.8, 80-200/2.8, 28-105, 50mm, 21-35 o AF500 flash, Sigma 1.4AF, A1.4-L AF 1.7x TCs. o Assorted spare batteries, lens body caps, etc. o A reasonable amount of film (20 rolls and upwards). o Waterproof covers for using the big glass in the rain o A plastic poncho for the photographer. o a monopod (attached using the outside straps) Fitting the 300/2.8 in is a bit of a squeeze, but when I get to my destination I have a separate bag to carry that in (although it is usually to be found on the monopod). The fold-out waterproof cover for the bag seems to work quiter well. -- John Francis . . . . . . . . . . (650) 429-4427 MyWay.com 444 Castro St. Suite 101,Mt. View, CA 94041 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your Father. Prepare to die. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Which Camera Bag
You might also consider Tenba if water resistance is priority. regards, Alan Chan Sorry that this is OT. I now need a new camera bag - my Lowepro Nova 3 is no longer big enough for 2 SLR bodies and lenses. I'm fairly sure that a Nova 4 would just be large enough, but I'm not keen to buy another Nova series bag as my Nova 3 let in water when I spent 3hrs walking in the rain. I've also discounted the street and field reporter range - as the top flap doesn't have a zip to keep the dust out. I'm considering mail-ordering a Tamrac Pro System 8 Model 608 which is supposed to be water proof. I have a few questions: 1) Does it come with a good selection of movable dividers. 2) Are the dividers suitable for 2 SLRs (with lenses mounted) positioned vertically, lens down. 3) Does the lens gate system cope with large diameter (72mm filter thread) lenses. 4) Does it really keep the water out. Any other info (or other brand/model suggestions) would be much appreciated. (I promise to be on topic next time I ask a question) Andy F. _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Which Camera Bag
Andy F writes: Any other info (or other brand/model suggestions) would be much appreciated. If you're happy with LowePro gear you could take a look at their AW series. I have a Compact AW which is one of the lesser-astronomically-priced models and it suits me pretty well (it's a great medium format bag). I also have a Nova 3 which I grew out of (it still makes a good travelling light bag). My requirements were a little different from yours however; I wanted a bag where I could access anything without having to screw around with multiple layers of equipment. I was getting very frustrated with my Nova 3 today because of all the gear I'd tried to cram into it :) Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Which Camera Bag
On Sun, Jul 15, 2001 at 07:15:11PM +1200, David A. Mann wrote: If you're happy with LowePro gear you could take a look at their AW series. I have a Compact AW which is one of the lesser-astronomically-priced models and it suits me pretty well (it's a great medium format bag). I also have a Nova 3 which I grew out of (it still makes a good travelling light bag). My requirements were a little different from yours however; I wanted a bag where I could access anything without having to screw around with multiple layers of equipment. I was getting very frustrated with my Nova 3 today because of all the gear I'd tried to cram into it :) Nova 3 when travelling light? I almost always travel with a Nova 1. I was recently on holiday with A24/2.8, M35/2, M85/2 plus ME Super with MEII winder without layers of equipment. I can also carry a Cokin P holder with 49 and 52 rings and an orange and a linear polariser. (Plus the obligatory spare set of batteries, an incident meter and a hotshoe spirit level.) It gets a bit fiddly when you try to use the filters, but aren't they always? I suppose it's because I usually go without flash. As soon as I try to fit in the Vivitar 283 as well, it's a whole different story. -- Francis Tang, Postgraduate Research Student. LFCS, Div. of Informatics, Uni. of Edinburgh, EH9 3JZ, UK. Tel: +44 131 6505185. Fax: +44 131 6677209. Office: 1603, JCMB, KB. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WWW: http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/fhlt/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: Which Camera Bag
Sorry that this is OT. I now need a new camera bag - my Lowepro Nova 3 is no longer big enough for 2 SLR bodies and lenses. I'm fairly sure that a Nova 4 would just be large enough, but I'm not keen to buy another Nova series bag as my Nova 3 let in water when I spent 3hrs walking in the rain. I've also discounted the street and field reporter range - as the top flap doesn't have a zip to keep the dust out. I'm considering mail-ordering a Tamrac Pro System 8 Model 608 which is supposed to be water proof. I have a few questions: 1) Does it come with a good selection of movable dividers. 2) Are the dividers suitable for 2 SLRs (with lenses mounted) positioned vertically, lens down. 3) Does the lens gate system cope with large diameter (72mm filter thread) lenses. 4) Does it really keep the water out. Any other info (or other brand/model suggestions) would be much appreciated. (I promise to be on topic next time I ask a question) Andy F. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
