Re: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
Stanley Halpin wrote: >In brief, there is no perfect bag, but there may be acceptable compromises >depending on work style and other circumstances. Ain't that the truth? My main camera bag is a Domke F1, procured at a fantastic discount when the camera shop I worked at in Pittsburgh went out of business. I have a separate bag for my medium format kit. And a small sling bag for use when I'm traveling by bicycle. And a Lowepro backpack for transporting serious amounts of kit. And a small waist pack for hiking. Plus two other bags of intermediate size. My go-to camera bag for travel is actually a freebie messenger bag I got at a conference a few years ago. It holds a thin laptop (or a tablet) and a body plus a couple of lenses. It doesn't look like a camera bag. It doesn't look "touristy". And it's held closed by two quick-release buckles plus two Velcro strips, so it's a tricky target for pickpockets. It's falling to bits but it's probably my most used option in cities. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
Alan, Maybe it "didn't go" because of the bag's name, "No va" ? ;) https://www.lowepro.com/nova Cheers, Igor PS. "no va" in Spanish "[it/he/she] does not go" Alan C Mon, 30 Apr 2018 06:05:28 -0700 wrote: Didn't go the first time. -Original Message- From: Alan C Sent: 30 April, 2018 6:40 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag "In brief, there is no perfect bag, but there may be acceptable compromises depending on work style and other circumstances" Yes & Yes. I manage with 2 vintage shoulder bags. Alan 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
Yep, you've got what I am looking for. I wish this was sold in the US, so that I can see it in person in a store, or at least order from Amazon and return in case I didn't like it. That's why I am curious if anybody has seen similar designs from other brands. Igor Sat Apr 28 15:30:43 EDT 2018 P. J. Alling wrote: I'm a bit skeptical of these sorts of things. When I was doing a lot of work travel I got a convertible travel bag, that could be worn like a backpack, but could also be carried like a suitcase. It wasn't really good at either, though it made a better backpack than suitcase. The design of the hybrid photo bag looks like it's a shoulder bag that you can wear as a backpack with limitations. If that's what you want it looks good. On 4/27/2018 8:57 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I came across an interesting photo bag. It's a hybrid of a shoulder bag and a backpack: https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/ng-australia-3way-camera-bag-for-dslr It looks like it was launched about a year ago. Unfortunately, it is still not available for sale in the US (except for eBay, where it becomes overpriced on top of being expensive). This is a type of a bag that I am looking for. I have been enjoying Vanguard Up-rise II 33: it allows carrying a travel camera+ set and a laptop. And it has been passing as a "personal item" on airplane flights. With the quick-access zipper at the top, it is very convenient to photograph from while on the road. The main thing I'd wanted to change/add to it is the option of carrying it as a backpack, - to ease the load on my back. So, in that regard the Manfrotto/NG hybrid bag would be great. So, I wonder if anybody has seen other "hybrid" bags (backpack-shoulder bag) from other brands? Igor References: Vanguard Up-Rise II 33 messenger bag (discontinued): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999064-REG/vanguard_up_rise_ii_33_messenger.html Alta Rise 33 looks very similar: https://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags/alta-access-33x.html#go-sectionTop -- 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
The Lower Prorunner 350AW is my travel bag. 70-200/2.8 on one side, 15-30 in the middle below the K-1+24-70/2.8. Spare body next to the 15-30, remaining room in the main compartment for spare batteries, chargers, whatever. Back pocket for iPad and paper files (I used to carry a 13” laptop there), front pocket for little stuff like SD Cards, car keys, phone… This all fits under the seat in CRJ regional jets. If I have a tripod along, it straps to the outside, is removed and placed in the overhead on the plane so that the bag will fit under the seat. But once I am at a destination, I switch to a Domke shoulder bag which is barely large enough to carry a K-1 with one of the shorter lenses, the K-1 + 70-200 is on my shoulder or around my neck. I have tried about 4 different larger shoulder bags, all feel too large and awkward to me. So my tradeoff is to carry less, try to plan more carefully what I need when I am out and about away from my base where the 350AW stays with the remainder of my gear. Unless of course I am shooting not too far from my transportation and I can leave the larger bag there to be delved into if needed. In brief, there is no perfect bag, but there may be acceptable compromises depending on work style and other circumstances. sta > On Apr 28, 2018, at 3:13 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: > > I absolutely love my fastpak 350 for my aps gear, but it hasn't worked so > well for my K-1. I just had an errand in sf around the corner from Samy's and > while in there I looked at bags. They have the tenba shootout 24l which seems > very nice, but it is just too small to carry my monopod inside, so I'm > curious about the 32l version. > > On April 27, 2018 5:57:39 AM PDT, Igor PDML-StR wrote: >> >> >> I came across an interesting photo bag. It's a hybrid of a >> shoulder bag and a backpack: >> https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/ng-australia-3way-camera-bag-for-dslr >> It looks like it was launched about a year ago. >> >> Unfortunately, it is still not available for sale in the US >> (except for eBay, where it becomes overpriced on top of being >> expensive). >> >> This is a type of a bag that I am looking for. >> I have been enjoying Vanguard Up-rise II 33: it allows carrying a >> travel >> camera+ set and a laptop. And it has been passing as a "personal item" >> on airplane flights. >> With the quick-access zipper at the top, it is very convenient to >> photograph from while on the road. >> >> >> The main thing I'd wanted to change/add to it is the option of carrying >> it >> as a backpack, - to ease the load on my back. So, in that regard the >> Manfrotto/NG hybrid bag would be great. >> >> >> So, I wonder if anybody has seen other "hybrid" bags (backpack-shoulder >> >> bag) from other brands? >> >> >> Igor >> >> >> >> References: >> Vanguard Up-Rise II 33 messenger bag (discontinued): >> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999064-REG/vanguard_up_rise_ii_33_messenger.html >> Alta Rise 33 looks very similar: >> https://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags/alta-access-33x.html#go-sectionTop >> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > -- > Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. > -- > 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
Which is *WHY* the infernal quest is eternal. On 4/28/2018 15:31, P. J. Alling wrote: There are no perfect camera bags. On 4/27/2018 2:53 PM, John wrote: The ETERNAL quest (or is that the infernal quest?) for the *perfect* camera bag. On 4/27/2018 08:57, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I came across an interesting photo bag. It's a hybrid of a shoulder bag and a backpack: https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/ng-australia-3way-camera-bag-for-dslr It looks like it was launched about a year ago. -- 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
On April 28, 2018 12:31:43 PM PDT, "P. J. Alling" wrote: >There are no perfect camera bags. > Not quite true, there can be a perfect camera bag for a particular day with particular gear. But the next time you need to carry your camera someplace it's likely to totally suck. > >On 4/27/2018 2:53 PM, John wrote: >> The ETERNAL quest (or is that the infernal quest?) for the *perfect* >> camera bag. >> >> On 4/27/2018 08:57, Igor PDML-StR wrote: >>> >>> >>> I came across an interesting photo bag. It's a hybrid of a shoulder >>> bag and a backpack: >>> https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/ng-australia-3way-camera-bag-for-dslr >>> It looks like it was launched about a year ago. >>> >>> Unfortunately, it is still not available for sale in the US >>> (except for eBay, where it becomes overpriced on top of being >>> expensive). >>> >>> This is a type of a bag that I am looking for. >>> I have been enjoying Vanguard Up-rise II 33: it allows carrying a >>> travel camera+ set and a laptop. And it has been passing as a >>> "personal item" >>> on airplane flights. >>> With the quick-access zipper at the top, it is very convenient to >>> photograph from while on the road. >>> >>> >>> The main thing I'd wanted to change/add to it is the option of >>> carrying it as a backpack, - to ease the load on my back. So, in >that >>> regard the Manfrotto/NG hybrid bag would be great. >>> >>> >>> So, I wonder if anybody has seen other "hybrid" bags >>> (backpack-shoulder bag) from other brands? >>> >>> >>> Igor >>> >>> >>> >>> References: >>> Vanguard Up-Rise II 33 messenger bag (discontinued): >>> >https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999064-REG/vanguard_up_rise_ii_33_messenger.html > >>> >>> Alta Rise 33 looks very similar: >>> >https://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags/alta-access-33x.html#go-sectionTop > >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
There are no perfect camera bags. On 4/27/2018 2:53 PM, John wrote: The ETERNAL quest (or is that the infernal quest?) for the *perfect* camera bag. On 4/27/2018 08:57, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I came across an interesting photo bag. It's a hybrid of a shoulder bag and a backpack: https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/ng-australia-3way-camera-bag-for-dslr It looks like it was launched about a year ago. Unfortunately, it is still not available for sale in the US (except for eBay, where it becomes overpriced on top of being expensive). This is a type of a bag that I am looking for. I have been enjoying Vanguard Up-rise II 33: it allows carrying a travel camera+ set and a laptop. And it has been passing as a "personal item" on airplane flights. With the quick-access zipper at the top, it is very convenient to photograph from while on the road. The main thing I'd wanted to change/add to it is the option of carrying it as a backpack, - to ease the load on my back. So, in that regard the Manfrotto/NG hybrid bag would be great. So, I wonder if anybody has seen other "hybrid" bags (backpack-shoulder bag) from other brands? Igor References: Vanguard Up-Rise II 33 messenger bag (discontinued): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999064-REG/vanguard_up_rise_ii_33_messenger.html Alta Rise 33 looks very similar: https://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags/alta-access-33x.html#go-sectionTop -- America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. - P.J. O'Rourke -- 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
I'm a bit skeptical of these sorts of things. When I was doing a lot of work travel I got a convertible travel bag, that could be worn like a backpack, but could also be carried like a suitcase. It wasn't really good at either, though it made a better backpack than suitcase. The design of the hybrid photo bag looks like it's a shoulder bag that you can wear as a backpack with limitations. If that's what you want it looks good. On 4/27/2018 8:57 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I came across an interesting photo bag. It's a hybrid of a shoulder bag and a backpack: https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/ng-australia-3way-camera-bag-for-dslr It looks like it was launched about a year ago. Unfortunately, it is still not available for sale in the US (except for eBay, where it becomes overpriced on top of being expensive). This is a type of a bag that I am looking for. I have been enjoying Vanguard Up-rise II 33: it allows carrying a travel camera+ set and a laptop. And it has been passing as a "personal item" on airplane flights. With the quick-access zipper at the top, it is very convenient to photograph from while on the road. The main thing I'd wanted to change/add to it is the option of carrying it as a backpack, - to ease the load on my back. So, in that regard the Manfrotto/NG hybrid bag would be great. So, I wonder if anybody has seen other "hybrid" bags (backpack-shoulder bag) from other brands? Igor References: Vanguard Up-Rise II 33 messenger bag (discontinued): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999064-REG/vanguard_up_rise_ii_33_messenger.html Alta Rise 33 looks very similar: https://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags/alta-access-33x.html#go-sectionTop -- America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. - P.J. O'Rourke -- 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
I absolutely love my fastpak 350 for my aps gear, but it hasn't worked so well for my K-1. I just had an errand in sf around the corner from Samy's and while in there I looked at bags. They have the tenba shootout 24l which seems very nice, but it is just too small to carry my monopod inside, so I'm curious about the 32l version. On April 27, 2018 5:57:39 AM PDT, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > >I came across an interesting photo bag. It's a hybrid of a >shoulder bag and a backpack: >https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/ng-australia-3way-camera-bag-for-dslr >It looks like it was launched about a year ago. > >Unfortunately, it is still not available for sale in the US >(except for eBay, where it becomes overpriced on top of being >expensive). > >This is a type of a bag that I am looking for. >I have been enjoying Vanguard Up-rise II 33: it allows carrying a >travel >camera+ set and a laptop. And it has been passing as a "personal item" >on airplane flights. >With the quick-access zipper at the top, it is very convenient to >photograph from while on the road. > > >The main thing I'd wanted to change/add to it is the option of carrying >it >as a backpack, - to ease the load on my back. So, in that regard the >Manfrotto/NG hybrid bag would be great. > > >So, I wonder if anybody has seen other "hybrid" bags (backpack-shoulder > >bag) from other brands? > > >Igor > > > >References: >Vanguard Up-Rise II 33 messenger bag (discontinued): >https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999064-REG/vanguard_up_rise_ii_33_messenger.html >Alta Rise 33 looks very similar: >https://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags/alta-access-33x.html#go-sectionTop > > > > >-- >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. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
I've come to the conclusion that what I really need is a TARDIS disguised as a camera bag. n 4/27/2018 16:40, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Maybe. But I look at it as using the right tool for the right job. I have different bags for different purposes: 1. Local travel (by car), with lots of options (2 bodies, many lenses). 2. Air-travel (1 body with 2 zooms and 2-4 primes). and some variations of those... E.g. I had different bags for informal/leisure travel (outdoors, etc. where I am not taking my laptop), and for work-related or work-included travel, when laptop travels with me, and when on location (e.g. at the conference) I need (or would prefer) to carry both the laptop and the camera at the same time, - so that a single bag for both is preferred. Igor John Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:55:09 -0700 wrote: The ETERNAL quest (or is that the infernal quest?) for the *perfect* camera bag. -- 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
Maybe. But I look at it as using the right tool for the right job. I have different bags for different purposes: 1. Local travel (by car), with lots of options (2 bodies, many lenses). 2. Air-travel (1 body with 2 zooms and 2-4 primes). and some variations of those... E.g. I had different bags for informal/leisure travel (outdoors, etc. where I am not taking my laptop), and for work-related or work-included travel, when laptop travels with me, and when on location (e.g. at the conference) I need (or would prefer) to carry both the laptop and the camera at the same time, - so that a single bag for both is preferred. Igor John Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:55:09 -0700 wrote: The ETERNAL quest (or is that the infernal quest?) for the *perfect* camera bag. -- 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
The ETERNAL quest (or is that the infernal quest?) for the *perfect* camera bag. On 4/27/2018 08:57, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I came across an interesting photo bag. It's a hybrid of a shoulder bag and a backpack: https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/ng-australia-3way-camera-bag-for-dslr It looks like it was launched about a year ago. Unfortunately, it is still not available for sale in the US (except for eBay, where it becomes overpriced on top of being expensive). This is a type of a bag that I am looking for. I have been enjoying Vanguard Up-rise II 33: it allows carrying a travel camera+ set and a laptop. And it has been passing as a "personal item" on airplane flights. With the quick-access zipper at the top, it is very convenient to photograph from while on the road. The main thing I'd wanted to change/add to it is the option of carrying it as a backpack, - to ease the load on my back. So, in that regard the Manfrotto/NG hybrid bag would be great. So, I wonder if anybody has seen other "hybrid" bags (backpack-shoulder bag) from other brands? Igor References: Vanguard Up-Rise II 33 messenger bag (discontinued): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999064-REG/vanguard_up_rise_ii_33_messenger.html Alta Rise 33 looks very similar: https://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags/alta-access-33x.html#go-sectionTop -- 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: Interesting "hybrid" (3-way) photo bag
It has always been possible to buy rucksack straps for Domke shoulder bags. > On 27 Apr 2018, at 13:58, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > > I came across an interesting photo bag. It's a hybrid of a shoulder bag and a > backpack: > https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/ng-australia-3way-camera-bag-for-dslr > It looks like it was launched about a year ago. > > Unfortunately, it is still not available for sale in the US > (except for eBay, where it becomes overpriced on top of being expensive). > > This is a type of a bag that I am looking for. > I have been enjoying Vanguard Up-rise II 33: it allows carrying a travel > camera+ set and a laptop. And it has been passing as a "personal item" > on airplane flights. > With the quick-access zipper at the top, it is very convenient to photograph > from while on the road. > > > The main thing I'd wanted to change/add to it is the option of carrying it as > a backpack, - to ease the load on my back. So, in that regard the > Manfrotto/NG hybrid bag would be great. > > > So, I wonder if anybody has seen other "hybrid" bags (backpack-shoulder bag) > from other brands? > > > Igor > > > > References: > Vanguard Up-Rise II 33 messenger bag (discontinued): > https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999064-REG/vanguard_up_rise_ii_33_messenger.html > Alta Rise 33 looks very similar: > https://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags/alta-access-33x.html#go-sectionTop > > > > > -- > 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.
