I'm infected.. I have too many camera bags..My cabinet is full of camera bags..A friend of mine is also infected..I guess its contagious.. :(

Anybody share the same sickness? :)

wala lang...

Ruel

I, too, went to a number of camera bags. As I acquire more gears so does the need for bigger bags. I'm currently very happy with my Kata R102 backpack.

Got bitten by the Camera Bag bug too, due to the accumulation of a lot of gears, i was able to find a bag that fits my needs, a CRUMPLER $7m home, hopefully this cures the deadly virus hehehehehe :Grin:

I, too, went to a number of camera bags. As I acquire more gears so does the need for bigger bags. I'm currently very happy with my Kata R102 backpack.

Hi Nick, Im buying that bag next weekend..care to comment about it? Here I go again..:Shock:



ruel

Guilty as hell, as well... Lowepro Rolling mini trekker plus AW; Lowepro Magnum AW; Lowepro Omnitrekker Extreme AW; Pelican 1550; Lowepro Computrekker plus AW; Tamrac Tripod Bag; Lowepro XL lens cases; Tamrac XL lens cases; Tamrac SAS system; Lowepro Belt system... etc. and alot of OAKLEY extreme gear... :D

Think am starting to have this syndrome as well. Am currently looking for an everyday/camera bag as well as a travel/camera bag in the next few months. But not from camera bag manufacturers.

parang ganito?
http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/6011/2001255066134610805_fs.jpg

parang ganito?
http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/6011/2001255066134610805_fs.jpg

LMAO! =D That's a nice collection Willy! =) I currently own two of the kind that you own! a Stealth Reporter 400 AW and a Nova AW 400 =b Currently thinking about getting a Slinger and/or the Omnitrekker plus AW =b

I started with those tiny SLR bags from BratPack (Hama) and moved to the Nova AW to the Stealth Reporter =)

i also got the lowepro virus...orion trekker, computrekker plus AW, computrekker AW, compudaypack, offtrail II, lens pouches 3&4, nova2...hayyyyy.

i also got the lowepro virus...orion trekker, computrekker plus AW, computrekker AW, compudaypack, offtrail II, lens pouches 3&4, nova2...hayyyyy.

Ditto Cris! :D Galing kasi nila gumawa ng bag ehhhhhh...

Im also a Lowepro Fan, but now slowly moving to Tamrac...

here are the viruses
http://i.pbase.com/o5/63/4763/1/67226366.iz5yYvgq.JO7U8001.jpg

A canon free bag, Lowepro Orion AW, Tamrac Pro 8, Lowepro S/F 500, Lowepro S/F Lens Case 5, Tamrac 5627, Tamrac Cyberpro, Tenba PD17-C, Delsey Pro Rolling Case, Newswear.com Vest, Lowepro S/F Pouch, Lowepro S/F Harness and pouches. Others not in the pic : 2 crumpler Bags (nasa hiraman)


When shooting events I use the Newswear.com vest my fav...

ruel

I've got the Lowepro virus too. I'm running out of excuses already to get wife's approval. :)

pano naman kasi.. walang perfect bag!

pano naman kasi.. walang perfect bag!

You got it right Kai.

Kamusta na?

ruel

i had a tamrac velocity 7 but sold it when i got my d200. i am currently using a 7 million dollar home but i find it too bulky for everyday use. i am thinking of an alternative. any of you guys want to sell me one of your bags? i need the smallest most compact one that will accomodate a d200 w grip and 17-55 lens and flash???

Hi Nick, Im buying that bag next weekend..care to comment about it? Here I go again..:Shock:



ruel

Ruel-

By far, the Kata R102 is the best bag I've own (I went through Tamracs, Lowepros and a Crumpler in the past). It fits 2 camera bodies and all the lens I have listed on my signature and plenty of space films and other clutters I usually bring along. Plus, it doesn't scream "Steal me, camera inside!".

Ruel-

By far, the Kata R102 is the best bag I've own (I went through Tamracs, Lowepros and a Crumpler in the past). It fits 2 camera bodies and all the lens I have listed on my signature and plenty of space films and other clutters I usually bring along. Plus, it doesn't scream "Steal me, camera inside!".


Hi Nick,

Thanks for the reply. How much and where did you bought it? I hope this is the last bag..


ruel

ruel, long time dude..

speaking of camera bags, currently am using the lowepro computrekker AW with rollers, and the crumpler december quarter as the two main work horse.

also have the lowepro dryzone 200, some nikon camera bags, lowepro SF belt system, lowepro toploader AW 75 etc..

yet, am still looking for another camera bag that will fit everything hehe

i had a tamrac velocity 7 but sold it when i got my d200. i am currently using a 7 million dollar home but i find it too bulky for everyday use. i am thinking of an alternative. any of you guys want to sell me one of your bags? i need the smallest most compact one that will accomodate a d200 w grip and 17-55 lens and flash???

you got that right Carlo, ang super bulky ng $7m home, good thing it carries all our gears...but for everyday use...forget it...super bigat to carry all that load...VA anyone...hehehehe :Grin:

The only thing about Lowepros are their foam, it varries from model to model. case in point: my Nova 4's foam padding can hold its form much better than my Stealth Reporter... any body noticed that? or am i just stuffing too many gears in my bag? =b

you got that right Carlo, ang super bulky ng $7m home, good thing it carries all our gears...but for everyday use...forget it...super bigat to carry all that load...VA anyone...hehehehe :Grin:

exactly. its honestly too big i might end up selling mine and look for a smaller one. i like the katas but i dont think they are available here

and i thought my 3 crumpler bags (5M, 6M and 7M) were a lot...

Nag-aabang ako ng magpopost ng Vuitton... :D hehehehe

at least everyone has a bag...my cam is still homeless. don't know what bag to buy. any suggestions? cam, lens (w/82mm filter) and flash unit plus a laptop...

I'm guilty of this sickness as well! Been buying bags since I got my DSLR which was like a few months ago. I have a Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW and Lowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW. Recently sold my Lowepro Nova 1 AW and Lowepro Mini Trekker AW though. Wanting to buy a DryZone. Hahaha! :D

Here's a suggestion to the virus... why not sell them to the homeless gears? Hehe. :D

@louie

I said it before, i will say it again...buy! buy! buy!

@louie

I said it before, i will say it again...buy! buy! buy!

I might Sir Ruel! Lenses first though! :Grin:

i need the smallest most compact one that will accomodate a d200 w grip and 17-55 lens and flash???

The 6M bag is what I use for this or similar set-up. I think you should still keep the 7M though for days when you want to bring more gear. :)

and i thought my 3 crumpler bags (5M, 6M and 7M) were a lot...

i can relate to this... :Grin:

*You need to stop buying bags if your GF/Wife starts complaining that you have more bag than she does! =b*

Simple remedy: buy her more bags than you have so you can get more! =b Lol! =D

Joke lang! =D Peace! =D

Nag-aabang ako ng magpopost ng Vuitton... :D hehehehe

I was seriously planning on getting one for my FA Gold. Bagay kasi. :D :D :D

i thought i was the only one...hehehe just can't get enough of 'em. i always get a backpack version and a slinng version...my latest purchase is a national geographic bag.

i thought i was the only one...hehehe just can't get enough of 'em. i always get a backpack version and a slinng version...my latest purchase is a national geographic bag.

Are those the ones made by Domke? I hear they're nice daw ah! =) Is it available locally?

I was seriously planning on getting one for my FA Gold. Bagay kasi. :D :D :D

Diba Brent... They can be inconspicuous Camera bags and really of good build quality, provided orig. :D hehehehehehe...

*You need to stop buying bags if your GF/Wife starts complaining that you have more bag than she does! =b*

Simple remedy: buy her more bags than you have so you can get more! =b Lol! =D

Joke lang! =D Peace! =D

That's a good one, Tok :Grin:

Here's a suggestion to the virus... why not sell them to the homeless gears? Hehe. :D

onga po. anyone willing to sell their bags? im desperate to find a home for my gears. :)

speaking of which i just placed an order for a kata bag. im getting rid of my crumpler:)

Are those the ones made by Domke? I hear they're nice daw ah! =) Is it available locally?

i'm not sure of the manufacturer. but overall its a nice bag. comfy shoulder straps. last month i was in davao shooting the kadayawan festival, security was strict with a lot of military personnel, one of them just looked at my bag and didn't ask any questions letting me thru the street. i overheard them saying: "from national geographic channel yun" haha couldn't stop laughing. that's why i like this bag:D

speaking of which i just placed an order for a kata bag. im getting rid of my crumpler:)

sir, ano po crumpler bag nyo?

i'm not sure of the manufacturer. but overall its a nice bag. comfy shoulder straps. last month i was in davao shooting the kadayawan festival, security was strict with a lot of military personnel, one of them just looked at my bag and didn't ask any questions letting me thru the street. i overheard them saying: "from national geographic channel yun" haha couldn't stop laughing. that's why i like this bag:D

Hahahahah! =) perks you get when you have NGC plastered on your bag! =)

Hmmm... i'll add that to my "bag" list

pano nalang kaya yung WhiteHouse edition na bag?! =b not quite sure if its from Domke as well =b

For now I just have the Canon 2400 gadget bag but I'm really thinking of getting the $6 & $7 Crumpler. Anyone can share their thoughts about this bags?

For now I just have the Canon 2400 gadget bag but I'm really thinking of getting the $6 & $7 Crumpler. Anyone can share their thoughts about this bags?

i have the $7mil its a good sized bag that fits all your gear plus plenty but its a tad on the bulky side.

i have the $7mil its a good sized bag that fits all your gear plus plenty but its a tad on the bulky side.

Carlo, forget a bag... You'll need a portable vault to carry your lenses around... :D

Carlo, forget a bag... You'll need a portable vault to carry your lenses around... :D

for what its worth i keep the goodies in a safe place. btw Kata is a company that started as a body armour supplier to the Us swat.army/navy. now they make bags that literally do the same for your gear. what a shamless plug:D

I have a 15 year old nikon bag that can carry all my gear including my notebook computer, a tamrac velocity 5 for daily carry and a pelican case...di pa siguro ako addict tulad nyo no??

Hahahahah! =) perks you get when you have NGC plastered on your bag! =)

Hmmm... i'll add that to my "bag" list

pano nalang kaya yung WhiteHouse edition na bag?! =b not quite sure if its from Domke as well =b


sure helps to have the NGC logo on your gear. im thinking of getting a NGC vest to go with the bag hehe.

havent seen the white house edition bag yet.

I wish something was made out of Nylon, Kevlar and Titanium... mmmmmmmm... :)

I wish something was made out of Nylon, Kevlar and Titanium... mmmmmmmm... :)

kata is, less the titanium that is:)

kata is, less the titanium that is:)

tskkkk... sayang... I have this Ti02 fetish... :D

@ Earl..that's funny..im into kevlar thingy.. :)

Im letting go some of my sickness...somebody is getting the biggie Tenba Bag.. At least I can make room for the KATA... :O

@ Earl..that's funny..im into kevlar thingy.. :)

Im letting go some of my sickness...somebody is getting the biggie Tenba Bag.. At least I can make room for the KATA... :O

I knew it! I'm not alone with this kinda thing... :D

Diba Brent... They can be inconspicuous Camera bags and really of good build quality, provided orig. :D hehehehehehe...

Actually I don't think inconspicuous eh, baka masyadong loud na yun dating ng LV na bag and it would attract more attention at baka pati ako hold-up in na. If I get one and pair it with the FA Gold, I'll have more things in my drybox... Pandadagdag ko nalang sa 200 f/2 dream lens ko.

i have two camera bags. one lowepro that has two lens bag attached to it and a 7 million dollar home crumpler bag. but still i am urging for a backpack and/or a pelican case... the urge enver stops!

I have a cabinet full of them. Some are 5 to 6 years old. I don't know why I still keep them. It seems everytime I buy a camera before, they tend to sell you a camera bag too, and you end up buying one anyway for no reason. I'm currently using a Velocity 9 but it makes me look goofy. I look like an overgrown high school student if I wear it. I stopped wearing it ever since my own wife laughed at me. :D

Actually I don't think inconspicuous eh, baka masyadong loud na yun dating ng LV na bag and it would attract more attention at baka pati ako hold-up in na. If I get one and pair it with the FA Gold, I'll have more things in my drybox... Pandadagdag ko nalang sa 200 f/2 dream lens ko.

:D Brent... it was meant to be a joke Bro.! Smile! :Grin:

I have a bag syndrome too.. I have at least 50 bags.. not for my camera though...:D

for my camera, I started with a caselogic toploader but then sold it after 2 months, then got myself a Lowepro Nova 2 AW. I still want the stealth reporter though. Crumplers look good also.. (very tempting, i should say) but then so far my Lowepro serves its purpose still... No "itch" yet to get a crumpler or the stealth.. After my most recent bag purchase (Nino knows the brands I got) I told myself my next bag purchase will be in 5 years. :D


@ Brent, this is for you..

http://www.geocities.com/annmargarettefrancisco/untitled.JPG

Now aint that a nice camera bag....:D

Nice one Ann! :)

with that kind of bag ann i'll be able to buy a 300mm lens hehehe. now brent which one would you rather have hahahaha!

sure helps to have the NGC logo on your gear. im thinking of getting a NGC vest to go with the bag hehe.

havent seen the white house edition bag yet.

Domke F-5XB White House edition

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&Q=&is=REG&O=productlist&sku=339924

Saw it on Pop Photo. =) no price yet, i imagine PNPs going "Asan si GW Bush?!" Lol! =D

By the way, would you mind sharing the padding configurations of your Nat Geo bag? =)

with that kind of bag ann i'll be able to buy a 300mm lens hehehe. now brent which one would you rather have hahahaha!

That's why I opted to save the money for my dream 200mm f/2.0 instead.

That's why I opted to save the money for my dream 200mm f/2.0 instead.

but i know for a fact that you still want one of those LV bags.. imagine a personalized black Epi camera bag.... :D


B.I. ko talaga...

but i know for a fact that you still want one of those LV bags.. imagine a personalized black Epi camera bag.... :D


B.I. ko talaga...

I know someone who has an entire closet of these bags... Well not a personalized black EPI of course... but those LV ones. Yup, they're indeed expensive but they're almost also indestructable when put to task plus with a lifetime warranty... I'm referring to the originals of course and not the rip-offs made in Korea. :D

I know someone who has an entire closet of these bags... Well not a personalized black EPI of course... but those LV ones. Yup, they're indeed expensive but they're almost also indestructable when put to task plus with a lifetime warranty... I'm referring to the originals of course and not the rip-offs made in Korea. :D

whats epi?

whats epi?

Don't know the exact derivation but it's Vuitton's unprinted leather version...:)

finally found a home for my gears! :) it is an ogio skater atiba. these laptop/cam bags are pretty bulky pala. are the lowepro/crumpler ones also bulky?

I'm also looking for a shoulder bag which can house my d200 + 3 lenses + flash +12" laptop. Something like my Crumpler 6 million dollar home but has a slot for a small notebook.

Any suggestions?

I'm also looking for a shoulder bag which can house my d200 + 3 lenses + flash +12" laptop. Something like my Crumpler 6 million dollar home but has a slot for a small notebook.

Any suggestions?

get the katas. im done with crumpler i was never satisfied til i got my current kata. you masy also want to consider the think tank

Carlo, which model of Kata do you have?

Guys, what do you think about Tenba? Specifically the shootout series. Any good?

I'm also looking for a shoulder bag which can house my d200 + 3 lenses + flash +12" laptop. Something like my Crumpler 6 million dollar home but has a slot for a small notebook.

Any suggestions?


Shoulder bag... probably the Crumpler messenger bag with the bucket insert? The bucket insert has a slot for a laptop. But if you're ok with a backpack, I'd recommend the Kata R-103. :)

Thanks Rosalie.

Would you happen to know the name of the Crumpler messenger bag?

Thanks Rosalie.

Would you happen to know the name of the Crumpler messenger bag?

You can choose between The Complete Seed or The Fux Deluxe then get the BU-04A Bucket Insert. :)

I didn't have an idea that the Crumpler Complete Seed & Fux Deluxe are these big enough to house the bucket insert. They kinda look so small on their website. Thanks Rosalie for the info :)

I should get one for my Laptop + Camera for out of town shoots :)

saw this topic in mac forum. =)

how bout the cheaper tamrac crumpler bag or national geographic?

I didn't have an idea that the Crumpler Complete Seed & Fux Deluxe are these big enough to house the bucket insert. They kinda look so small on their website. Thanks Rosalie for the info :)

I should get one for my Laptop + Camera for out of town shoots :)

Your welcome, Roro! They're pretty huge especially with the bucket inside. :)

get the katas. im done with crumpler i was never satisfied til i got my current kata. you masy also want to consider the think tank

I think I want a Kata, hehe, where did you order yours Carlo?
Prism U looks good for me - http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=330&cid=28&perentId=4&ProdLine=4

Or the sensitivity V- http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=329&cid=28&perentId=4&ProdLine=4

Those are cool bags!

Got infected too. Have 5 camera bags (Tamrac, Lowepro(2), Expedition 5 and a 5 mil crumpler) + a lot of computer bags from hard case to backpacks. My wife has been complaining that our bedroom is already filled up with my bags that is why I did not show her my newly acquired lowepro slingshot bag (he, he, he). Good thing now that I was able to find some use for my camera bags. My lowepro nova now houses my canon selphy.

I finally got a bag for my camera.. a good friend of mine sold her Lowepro AW200 sling bag for such a very very low price.. presyong kaibigan talaga :)

Hi angelo,

I have that.. it's a nice camera bag... i really like the "raincoat" thing attached to it.. helped me quite a few times. perfect for a 350d and 2 small lenses..

yup.. very nice indeed.. unfortunately, for now my bag only contains my D70s with the kit lens.. kakalog kalog pa sya ngayon dun :) hopefully, it's the last bag I'll buy. just contemplating on 2 addtl lenses so I hope the bag will be enough.

Here are my current LowePro bags:

LowePro Nova 5
LowePro Rezo TLZ20
LowePro CompuDaypack
LowePro Off Trail 2

current bags
* crumpler shrinkle (backpack)
* lowepro slingshot (backback/sling/shoulder bag)
* safrotto chest vest (newswear clone) :D

Yet another bag...

Lowepro Stealth Reporter D300AW

Donated my Mekko to my company.

where can I purchase Kata bags locally?
is there a local distributor?
tnx!

where can I purchase Kata bags locally?
is there a local distributor?
tnx!

Not yet available in the Philippines. But there's a good chance that it might be available next year.

already have 3 tamrac bags,,
one for my body and kit lens,, ( sorry forgot the name of the bag )
another when i bought my additional lens (3 lens )
then i have to buy tamrac velocity 9 when i finally bought my flash,, haaay but can't seem to sell my other bags,, somehow they already have a sentimental value to me ( i started this feb 06 only )

haaay but can't seem to sell my other bags,, somehow they already have a sentimental value to me

I can totally relate... Hehehe! Just added recently a Lowepro system to my Crumpler and Kata... Oh well, as long as I use them... :Grin:

Yes... it is addicting. I even have one of those "trolley" types ... have a few Crumplers ... sigh ... its never going to stop ... help ... i must resist ... must ... wait, I think I need a bigger bag ... wait ... resist ... resist ...

BOOMING VOICE - RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!

well i've used my old bags before,

i still actually use an old 'vivitar lens case w/ strap'
a Holden hardcase w/ padded interior ( for travelling, very bulky its like i'm making a ransom delivery)
my old dlsu bag w/ a vivitar camera bag inside

and my recent purchase a 7mill, w/c in my case just the right size for me since im used to carrying big bags just as long I can put my 30D w/ grip, flash and 3 lenses.

if theres a bag out there w/ a shoulder strap, padded interior, 3 lock mechanism (zip, vel and buckle type) waterproof shell and exterior, good frame and lining, lightweight, a little smaller than a 7mill, and looks discrete but hip that could fit a 30D, 3 lenses flash batteries and CFs and tripod sling. let me know. hehe

After getting my new Road Runner and selling my Stealth Reporter 650AW, I've finalized my bag inventory. At least I hope I did.

I love my Road Runner, it fits all my gear inside and the built-in trolley is really a big help. Can't imagine shouldering everything now.

Lowerpro
Stealth Reporter D300 AW
Road Runner AW

ako malapit na earl... hehehe! happy new year!

Let's see,

My main bag is a lowepro Toploader 75 AW.
I have two stealth Reporter bags (one 650 and one smaller which was donated so at least I didn't buy that one).
I have a Nova AW
Another toploader (the smallest one)
and several lens pouches.

Oh yes, my latest baby is the Pelican 1560 case (padded with lid organizer) which fits everything in it (except my laptop) so I expect to be selling the other bags (except for the toploader 75) soon.

Joey

I am now out of the camera bag accummulation syndrome. I came to my senses and sold my 5M and my 7M.

I'm now down to my Mini Trekker AW and 6M... an lots of unused cases/tubes. ;-)

:D Thanks for satisfying my desire for the 7M Dindin!

@Fidel

See, it's a nice feeling!!! Me, unloading and you having my nice 7M... ex pala. Glad you like the bag!

I am now out of the camera bag accummulation syndrome. I came to my senses and sold my 5M and my 7M.

I'm now down to my Mini Trekker AW and 6M... an lots of unused cases/tubes. ;-)

Hahaha! :D Never say never... :Grin:

... and yet today I was in Park Square with the family ... and I got "drawn" in to Digital Walker and Infomaxx to check out the bags ... whew. Good thing I was able to resist ... must resist the temptation ... must ....

@Rosalie

For now, I'm in a moratorium for bag purchases... hahahahhahahah... besides, I'm broke!


@Alan

Plan a shoot!!!

Levi should post the pic of our "magkakapatid" bags! Hahahaha ...

@Rosalie

For now, I'm in a moratorium for bag purchases... hahahahhahahah... besides, I'm broke!


@Alan

Plan a shoot!!!

The RED team?

... and yet today I was in Park Square with the family ... and I got "drawn" in to Digital Walker and Infomaxx to check out the bags ... whew. Good thing I was able to resist ... must resist the temptation ... must ....

Hahaha! It's ok to look as long as you don't buy... :D

@Fidel

See, it's a nice feeling!!! Me, unloading and you having my nice 7M... ex pala. Glad you like the bag!

You were having "withdrawal symptoms" nga yesterday eh... Hahaha! :D

@Rosalie

Sshhhh... Fidel might be reading this thread... but really, I have matured!


@Alan

Window shopping is TORTURE at its best.

OT: Internet connection is still erratic.

Buti pa kayo dami bags...

Ako din dami bags kaso these are the small ones for handy cams and P&S... And I want to get rid of them...

Baka meron diyan selling their old TAMRAC Adventure 6, pm nyo lang ako ha?

I bought my Donke Shooters Bag way back in 97...at thatvtime it was around Php. 4,500.00 to around 5,000.00 bought it from the legendary Beth Chiu. I was probably the best bag i ever used. Still alive today and still use it if I do Photojourn style shooting where the gear can be quickdraw style. But since i work with two bodies i have to use either my Tamrac Cyberpack 9 or my Tamrac Pro 8 all of which does not come close to the Domke durability. My tamrac zippers are broken and had to change the shoulder strap of my Pro 8 with a Lowe Pro strap so as not to slip off when I run. I also have a Yellow Pelican 1450 if take my gear over bodies of water for med missions shoots just to keep my babies safe and dry...Planning to get a Pelican 1510 roller bag so i could still carry it on as hand carried luggage on plane trips. All in all Domke by far has been the toughest and most durable of all bags that i owned. Planning to get the Domke bag that Avenue still has. there is a black ballistic nylon one and a brown canvas one good for two bodies and accessories all in the 8k range. For now i make do with my cyberpack...hoping to own the cyber side of the pack....hoping and praying for a laptop soon. haaay!

Guys,

First time I heard of guys have so many bags. hahaha.
Good thing I have not caught on the bag fever or I have to compete with my wife for storage space. I still have my old Montanara bag with me. Changed camera but my bag is still the same.

Leonard

ms. din, i'm looking for a case/tube for my 70-300 ef lens. u by any chance letting go of one? text me if meron 0922-3328341. thanks

@Rosalie

I'm down to two bags and a lot of lens cases (heheheh). That's it for now.

I'm letting go most of my bags (leave a 1 pc for me)...Maybe this February I can bring them all back to Manila...
here is a link of it.. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruel_photo/354499025/)


ruel

ms. din, i'm looking for a case/tube for my 70-300 ef lens. u by any chance letting go of one? text me if meron 0922-3328341. thanks

You should look for the Lowe Pro xtra large lens case/pouch. The tamrac xtra large does not seem to cut it.

haha I'm happy with my Slingshot 200awe. Looks like a regular bag!

i also got the lowepro virus...orion trekker, computrekker plus AW, computrekker AW, compudaypack, offtrail II, lens pouches 3&4, nova2...hayyyyy.

Where did you get your compudaypack? I've been looking for a store which carries that model. Cheers!

ei saw some national geographic camera bags today at hidalgo,, :) personally i won't use one,, people might think natgeo photog ako:)

just want to ask are these originals? ( they cost 7,500 for the backpack, 2,800 for the small one ),,

ei saw some national geographic camera bags today at hidalgo,, :) personally i won't use one,, people might think natgeo photog ako:)

just want to ask are these originals? ( they cost 7,500 for the backpack, 2,800 for the small one ),,


in what shop did you saw the nat geo bags?:) id like to get one....

may be you can ask the store owners if it is original...and i think it's the real thing because of the price...

It's available at Watsons for 2,500

It's available at Watsons for 2,500


tnx for the info! :Grin:

anyone here selling a camera backpack bag? kailangan kasi para madala yung gamit sa school at yung camera.. :D

@franz - i saw some natgeo bags at henry's and watson's:)

@franz - i saw some natgeo bags at henry's and watson's:)


hey thanks a lot darryl! :) im gonna check it out soon....

they're original. :)
island photo is the distributor of the national geographic bags. it's under manfrotto.

anyone here selling a camera backpack bag? kailangan kasi para madala yung gamit sa school at yung camera.. :D

I have a brand new lowepro mini trekker All weather backpack. willing to sell at 6200 : )

augh...

i have a tamrac Velocity 6 and 8 and a turbo cyberpro
also have a crumpler $7M home
lowepro TLZ mini
and a small case logic bag that seems to fit a small video camera instead of a DSLR.

oh yeah, i also have those black with yellow trim na chipipay nikon "professional" bags worth 500 bucks.

I have a brand new lowepro mini trekker All weather backpack. willing to sell at 6200 : )

Im also willing to trade for any lowepro or tamrac compu-camera backpack..

they're original. :)
island photo is the distributor of the national geographic bags. it's under manfrotto.

Nice to see you here. Kasali ka din dito sa accumulation syndrome diba? Heard you got a new Crumpler.

Started with a Lowepro AW 1 thinking I'd never need another (wishful thinking). I then upgraded to a Tamrac Adventure 7 after adding a flash and 2 lenses, but eventually found myself wanting a shoulderbag instead. I now have a 7M$ home and couldn't be happier. The first two bags are now on the FS lot.

@jeanne

nice to see you here!!!


@paolo

always nice to have a smaller bag for days when you don't need to bring your entire gear.

@ dindin

I hear you. I'm actually selling the two to fund a smaller bag. Maybe a Tamrac Velocity or Express series. Or another Crumpler since I love the darn bags so much. Hehehe...

Nice to see you here. Kasali ka din dito sa accumulation syndrome diba? Heard you got a new Crumpler.

:Grin: plus tripod accumulation syndrome ha ha ha :D

@ dindin

thanks :)
i was just talking to dennis and he wants to bring you guys daw sa studio. we haven't finalize the schedule yet.

just got a Pelican case 1510 (http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1510) with dividers inside from Aperture Trading.. used it recently on an island to island shoot. survived rocks, salt wash, and harsh sun.

also have Crumpler's december quarter, Lowepro dryzone 200 (epro.com/Products/Backpacks/waterproof/DryZone_200.aspx) and computrekker plus with rollers (http://lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Rolling_CompuTrekker_Plus_AW.aspx), belt and pouch system and various smaller camera bags and toploader..

i think those should be enough for now he he he :D

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i also like to have the billingham 550 shoulder bag (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=4359&A=details&Q=&sku=4915&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation).. it comes in khaki and tan leather trim. gwapo :)
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Toploader 75 plus the complete S&F system. Also got a huge Samsonite duffel-style bag with roller wheels and a DIY dividers/compartments. Am now in the market for a Pelican that will fit all my gear.

Just bought yesterday my LowePro Mini Trekker AW at Photoworld!!!

Lowepro Nova mini, Nova 3&4, Crumpler $5M & recently a National Geographic 2343 small shoulder bag. Actually I'm thinking of getting a Compuday Pack also.

check out crumpler's brazillion dollar home (http://www.crumplerbags.com/Cart/Views/productpagev2/popupImage.php?img=/Cart/Resources/CartResources/277_res/b277_o10462_ai716.jpg&caption=cameras-laptop). it's my dream bag! i don't think you'll need another bag if you have this one :)

check out crumpler's brazillion dollar home (http://www.crumplerbags.com/Cart/Views/productpagev2/popupImage.php?img=/Cart/Resources/CartResources/277_res/b277_o10462_ai716.jpg&caption=cameras-laptop). it's my dream bag! i don't think you'll need another bag if you have this one :)

I can just imagine how heavy this bag will be if fully packed. :Grin:

check out crumpler's brazillion dollar home (http://www.crumplerbags.com/Cart/Views/productpagev2/popupImage.php?img=/Cart/Resources/CartResources/277_res/b277_o10462_ai716.jpg&caption=cameras-laptop). it's my dream bag! i don't think you'll need another bag if you have this one :)

I think you could even fit a VA inside it :D . It's massive!

I think you could even fit a VA inside it :D . It's massive!

This really made my day hahaha :D I wonder how much that Brazillion would cost locally? Is it already available in Manila?

check out crumpler's brazillion dollar home (http://www.crumplerbags.com/Cart/Views/productpagev2/popupImage.php?img=/Cart/Resources/CartResources/277_res/b277_o10462_ai716.jpg&caption=cameras-laptop). it's my dream bag! i don't think you'll need another bag if you have this one :)

john, it is never enough :D

john, it is never enough :D

Wise words... :) Next thing you know they'll design a Kachillion Dollar Home.

@ Roro

Haven't seen it yet at Digital Walker. I doubt I'd miss a camera bag of that size on display:RedEye: . Pretty sure it will be upwards of Php 5K since the 7M$ home is at P4800 I think.

was actually tempted to buy the smallest nat geo backpack coz it was cheaper than buying the lowepro's and tamrac's. jerry was proposing a photo safari to mt. pinatubo and i didnt want to lug around my camera bag hehehe

@ Roro

Haven't seen it yet at Digital Walker. I doubt I'd miss a camera bag of that size on display:RedEye: . Pretty sure it will be upwards of Php 5K since the 7M$ home is at P4800 I think.

Oh ok, Thanks.. but will it be cheaper than those Crumpler photo backpacks like the Sinking Barge? Coz if I'm planning to get the Sinking Barge soon but if it will be priced lower, then I might consider the Brazillion instead :)

Oh ok, Thanks.. but will it be cheaper than those Crumpler photo backpacks like the Sinking Barge? Coz if I'm planning to get the Sinking Barge soon but if it will be priced lower, then I might consider the Brazillion instead :)

Highly doubtful that it will be cheaper than the Sinking Barge. The Brazillion is priced at $280 as compared to $180 for the Sinking Barge in the Crumpler site. In fact, it's the most expensive camera bag. :)

That Brazillion looks really humongous! Perfect to fit most of your gear... transport rather, but not to lug on your shoulder for a long period of time!!!

HEAVY LOAD... if full.

Newest addition: a Tamrac Adventure 7 5547 :Grin: just what i always wanted! =)

dindin, the brazillion is about the same size (but a bit taller) than my aw reporter bag. when my bag is full, it's really freakin heavy :D

i agree with toks. i use the tamrac adventure 7 as an overnight bag. very discreet as well, just looks like an ordinary backpack. good complement to my tamrac velocity 8 sling which i use for single day shoots :-D

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dindin, the brazillion is about the same size (but a bit taller) than my aw reporter bag. when my bag is full, it's really freakin heavy :D

For the size of that bag, I would prefer that it have wheels... :Grin:

Same here, got my Adventure 7 @ Photoworld... Couldn't resist the drop-down price of JT Photoworld... It's like buying it for the price of Adventure 6!

I'm sooo happy I got a backpack now...

Just a quick question for the group: Anyone know if there are Domke bags available locally? I've just seen some online and they look pretty good.

Just a quick question for the group: Anyone know if there are Domke bags available locally? I've just seen some online and they look pretty good.

Someone bought one from Avenue during Photoworld. :)

Someone bought one from Avenue during Photoworld. :)

Really? Sheesh, I didn't notice those. Thanks Rosalie:) . I'll probably email them and ask what models they have available. I'm looking for a smaller bag for those days I don't want to take everything.

i agree with toks. i use the tamrac adventure 7 as an overnight bag. very discreet as well, just looks like an ordinary backpack. good complement to my tamrac velocity 8 sling which i use for single day shoots :-D

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i initially wanted to get the lowepro daypack (orion AW plus, i think...) so i can bring my gear and some clothes if ever i went on a hiking trip these days =b, but the thing is just too big! you can probably fit a sleeping bag in there plus clothes.. i think that's a good thing but eventually, it could become cumbersome..

Really? Sheesh, I didn't notice those. Thanks Rosalie:) . I'll probably email them and ask what models they have available. I'm looking for a smaller bag for those days I don't want to take everything.

i think they have an F1-thingy (pardon the name, i wasn't sure about the exact model name).. =) nice strap, sturdy foam padding, very slim profile compared to the designed for digital bags. although i'm not quite sure whether it could accomodate a DSLR with the grip attached! =)

tok: in mountaineering, may mga unwritten rules kami :-D the bigger the bag, the more the temptation to fill it up, even on short photo trips. i guess that's where the bag accumulation syndrome starts -- buying bags to suit different occasions (short trip/overnight trips/multi-day trips). i'm a hiker-mountaineer kaya i'm applying my learnings from climbing over to photography. it's really tempting to bring a lot of stuff pero on hiking trips, even an ounce can seem like a ton hahaha
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i think they have an F11 (not sure about the name though).. =) nice strap, sturdy foam padding, very slim profile compared to the designed for digital bags. although i'm not quite sure whether it could accomodate a DSLR with the grip attached! =)

Thanks Toks. Not being able to fit the grip isn't an issue for me. That's what my big bag is for. I'm just looking for a nice small shoulder bag that can fit my 300D + lens attached, and either flash or 50mm f1.8. I actually had the Adventure 7 that you just acquired. Really nice backpack. Fit everything I needed for short trips, 2 extra shirts included. Never left my side, or back, while I was on vacation in HK last October.

Highly doubtful that it will be cheaper than the Sinking Barge. The Brazillion is priced at $280 as compared to $180 for the Sinking Barge in the Crumpler site. In fact, it's the most expensive camera bag. :)

Thanks for pointing out Rosalie. Forgot that Crumpler posted their bag prices on their website hehe :D

Oggie,

then i must've bought the perfect bag for hiking! =b

i'm actually looking for a nice hiking trip somewhere not too far from the metro, can you suggest a good place to field test the bag? =b

My friend was suggesting a trip to taal's crater a couple of months back, but i was a bit hesitant since i'm not quite if my lungs were up to the trek!

tok: i was toying around with the same idea (taal) some months back. medyo harang lang nga raw ang boat rental fees. but don't worry, the hike is quite easy according to friends. just email me what kind of hike you're looking into and i'll gladly be of help.
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tok: nga pala, you can email me @ oggieramos2000@yahoo.com. we may have a dayhike coming up soon.
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-- buying bags to suit different occasions (short trip/overnight trips/multi-day trips).


This is the very reason why I have so many bags. But I guess it's fine as long as I still use them. :Grin:

What would be the right bag to use for 3 pro bodies, 8 lenses, 3 flashes, and the supporting gear for it? Assume that you need to bring everything for a shoot - 1 giant bag? Multiple hard cases, backpack?

What would be the right bag to use for 3 pro bodies, 8 lenses, 3 flashes, and the supporting gear for it? Assume that you need to bring everything for a shoot - 1 giant bag? Multiple hard cases, backpack?

One of those bags that have wheels. :Grin: Didn't you just buy some Lowepro bags?

What would be the right bag to use for 3 pro bodies, 8 lenses, 3 flashes, and the supporting gear for it? Assume that you need to bring everything for a shoot - 1 giant bag? Multiple hard cases, backpack?

That and an extra hand to help you carry all those gear! =b that's alot of gear jerry!

What would be the right bag to use for 3 pro bodies, 8 lenses, 3 flashes, and the supporting gear for it? Assume that you need to bring everything for a shoot - 1 giant bag? Multiple hard cases, backpack?

A sack!!! Just kidding...

You can put wheels on your drycab. ;-) Just kidding...

Lowepro has those big luggage type bags.

Oh, bring a red wagon... ;-)

But really, after reading your post, I imagined you carrying a big backpack... Men, that reminded me of an ant carrying a big chunk of food.

What would be the right bag to use for 3 pro bodies, 8 lenses, 3 flashes, and the supporting gear for it? Assume that you need to bring everything for a shoot - 1 giant bag? Multiple hard cases, backpack?

I think the Lowepro Road Runner AW will do the job.

What would be the right bag to use for 3 pro bodies, 8 lenses, 3 flashes, and the supporting gear for it? Assume that you need to bring everything for a shoot - 1 giant bag? Multiple hard cases, backpack?
A Brazillion Kachillian Pavillion Dollar home!:D

but seriously... may I suggest something from Thinktank Photo:

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtScrty.php

Thanks for the suggestions guys and I checked them all out (red wagon and sacks included) and am zeroing in on the Lowepro Pro Trekker placed inside a Pelican 1650 case without the foam/dividers.

I'm thinking the Pelican will give me protection against water, rough handling, theft (locked), and getting run over by a Humvee. The Pro Trekker can be used to carry the stuff around where tiny plastic wheels don't work and likewise add better padding/protection than Pelican's foam/padded dividers.

Has anyone done this?

@jerry

Just curious, where are you planning to go that you have to bring so much gear?

I think you could even fit a VA inside it :D . It's massive!

wahaha! yeah i think it's even bigger than lowepro's stealth reporter 650 which is very bulky already. haha...

That Brazillion looks really humongous! Perfect to fit most of your gear... transport rather, but not to lug on your shoulder for a long period of time!!!

HEAVY LOAD... if full.

yeah, i bet it's gonna tear your shoulders if you carry it even for just an hour (fully loaded ah..). but if backpack naman kasi, you'll look like a member of teenage mutant ninja turtles naman! you have to lay it down pa in order to get something! haha.. oh well :)

@Ros - Iraq? Just kidding, actually Xinjiang? Tibet? in the not so distant future. I guess I just like packing all my gear in one bag only - whether I use it or not.

Likewise, it doubles as some sort of dry cabinet that I can place under the bed? Perfect also for long expeditions wherein I don't have to agonize what to bring and what not to BEFORE the trip - just load it up and go.

Just thinking pa lang naman hehehe if it turns out to be a bad idea, then we're back to smaller bags and a cabinet. :)

@jerry

And I thought you would have learned (after Sinulog) that there are times when bringing all your gear is not the way to go especially when you have to carry it around the whole day?!? :Grin:

@Ros, yes, I did learn that lesson. So the strategy is to lock up the rest of the gear somewhere while shooting light. :)

@Ros, yes, I did learn that lesson. So the strategy is to lock up the rest of the gear somewhere while shooting light. :)

I guess that's where we differ. I don't see the point in bringing all the gear if won't use it anyway. Hehehe! :D

I guess that's where we differ. I don't see the point in bringing all the gear if won't use it anyway. Hehehe! :D

which brings us back to the dilemna of "you'll never know"

why is it everytime i leave some stuff behind, i tend to need it. grrrr :D

What would be the right bag to use for 3 pro bodies, 8 lenses, 3 flashes, and the supporting gear for it? Assume that you need to bring everything for a shoot - 1 giant bag? Multiple hard cases, backpack?

hi jerry, will you be travelling? if you would, get a pelican (for check-ins, tawid dagat and etc) and big camera bag for the actual shoot :D and don't forget to bring an assistant to lug them all around :)

@rosalie: i get your point perfectly. not that i have a lot of camera bags but i guess it's okay to have quite a few if magagamit naman lahat. :) gives me the perfect reason to look at new bags again, hahaha

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Too bad there's no Think Tank distributor locally. They have cool bags. :)

which brings us back to the dilemna of "you'll never know"

why is it everytime i leave some stuff behind, i tend to need it. grrrr :D

You have a point but when you know more or less what you're going to shoot, better to limit especially when you have no place to leave your gear. :)

true true :) but there's always that surprise factor :D

You have a point but when you know more or less what you're going to shoot, better to limit especially when you have no place to leave your gear. :)

true true :) but there's always that surprise factor :D

Ah... that's where the skill of the photographer will come into play! Learn to work with what you have... Hehehe! :D

Found this site while on a quest for a fit-all bag:

http://www.cambags.com

It's interesting because various visitors were nice enough to upload pics of their fully-loaded bag, such as this:

http://www.jerry.ph/LoweProProTrekkerAWII_nikon_d2.jpg

This is the Lowepro Pro Trekker AW II that I'm eyeing. It looks like it's going to suit me nicely -- now all I need is the right Pelican to serve as armour. :)

Now, it would make this thread even more interesting if *YOU*, yes YOU, post a pic of your bag with all your gear in it as well. :)

Jerry,

i wonder where he stuck that blue shoe in =b

that's going to break your back! hehehehe! with your current system alone, how much does it weigh including all the supporting bells and whistles?

oh man talk about kabuhayan showcase! how does it feel to have roughly about million bucks on your shoulders everytime you carry that around sir? haha :D

oh man talk about kabuhayan showcase! how does it feel to have roughly about million bucks on your shoulders everytime you carry that around sir? haha :D

slightly o/t ... MALAYAN CAMERA / PHOTOGRAPHER INSURANCE has anybody tried this? I've been wanting to give this a try ... but have not really found the time to do it ....

slightly o/t ... MALAYAN CAMERA / PHOTOGRAPHER INSURANCE has anybody tried this? I've been wanting to give this a try ... but have not really found the time to do it ....

i have a friend who told me about it. it's like 4k raw for the the first 100k worth of equipment. it covers theft, damge, etc raw.. i'm not really sure ah, i'll look into it pa :)

100k? That's like a body and a lens lang ah... he he he

@Jerry

For how long a period a time do you intend to carry this load? Or are you just planning to use this bag to transport all your stuff?

That load will surely kill your shoulders and back!!! Even with the best paddings... ;-)

Just my 0.02...

Hi Dindin. I don't intend to carry it at all, hence the need for a Pelican with wheels. The only carrying I'll do for that entire pack is from house to car, car to airport checkin, airport to taxi, taxi to hotel... :)

There's a $60 difference between the Pelican with dividers and without so I thought I'm better off getting a well padded lowepro backpack-cum-divider instead.

Ah... that's where the skill of the photographer will come into play! Learn to work with what you have... Hehehe! :D

yeah but there was this one time (at band camp), i left my macro lens. at the location i was looking for it because i needed to do a macro shot but it wasn't there hahahaha! i ended up not doing it anymore :D

hehehe exactly what i had in mind :)

Hi Dindin. I don't intend to carry it at all, hence the need for a Pelican with wheels. The only carrying I'll do for that entire pack is from house to car, car to airport checkin, airport to taxi, taxi to hotel... :)

There's a $60 difference between the Pelican with dividers and without so I thought I'm better off getting a well padded lowepro backpack-cum-divider instead.

@Jerry

The Pelican for your complete gear... then a big backpack for carrying?

Or a smaller backpack to house part of your gear?

@Dinzie

All gear inside the big backpack. Big backpack into the Pelican (no dividers). Pelican cable-locked inside the car. :)

I'll stick to my Toploader 75 and a couple of lens cases when shooting - I like it for the ability to 'quickdraw' the camera when street shooting.

jerry, do you plan to check-in the pelican or hand-carry with you? if hand-carry, the pelican 1510 is the only one that fits your needs (with wheels, max carry-on size) but you wont be able to fit a backpack into it. i've tried.

another option is the lowepro omni pro (http://lowepro.com/Products/Hard_and_Soft_Shell/classic/Omni_Pro_and_Pro_Extreme.aspx) and the omni traveler (http://lowepro.com/Products/Hard_and_Soft_Shell/classic/Omni_Traveler_and_Traveler_Extreme.aspx). yun nga lang.. both have no wheels.

jerry, do you plan to check-in the pelican or hand-carry with you? if hand-carry, the pelican 1510 is the only one that fits your needs (with wheels, max carry-on size) but you wont be able to fit a backpack into it. i've tried.

another option is the lowepro omni pro (http://lowepro.com/Products/Hard_and_Soft_Shell/classic/Omni_Pro_and_Pro_Extreme.aspx) and the omni traveler (http://lowepro.com/Products/Hard_and_Soft_Shell/classic/Omni_Traveler_and_Traveler_Extreme.aspx). yun nga lang.. both have no wheels.

i've so been looking for a 1510 for the longest time. don't know if JT has stock now. last time we checked, no stock.

nino, why not give aperture a call? :)

i've so been looking for a 1510 for the longest time. don't know if JT has stock now. last time we checked, no stock.

get it at my friends scuba shop located in metropolitan ave. look for gordon, www.scubastoponline.com

Hi Kai, thanks for the heads up. Yes, I've read about the 1510 being the maximum allowable size for carry-on baggage.

I'm contemplating between a 1650 with the giant Pro Trekker in it or 2 1510's with their standard padded dividers.

I read earlier that you just got one recently, do you mind taking a pic of it fully loaded and sharing it here? :)

Nino, if you're looking to get one, let me know as I am going to get either the 1510 or 1650 soon. Baka may discount ;)

@jerry,

Another thing you may want to consider is how much your pelican case will weigh with all your gear in it. I recently bought a 1560 and it barely made the local cut off for Philippine Airlines with all my gear and of course the clothes and other stuff I bring along.

I think it's worse with travel within the US (which has a lower limit compared to travel in and out of the country) which limits the weight per bag.

But if this is not an issue, my rule when it comes to bags is bigger is always better, at least we have room for any additional gear we may buy in the future.

Joey

http://www.hungryalien.com/temp/kai_pelican1510.jpg
the pelican 1510 is heavy by itself and does not load that much gears like my lowepro computrekker plus.

http://www.hungryalien.com/temp/kai_computrekker.jpg
same gears and more inside the backpack.

jerry, how much gears do you have now? two 1510 might be overkill.. overweight ka na nun agad hehehe

My 1560 will fit;

In the main area (with padded compartments)
2 camera bodies with lens attached (30D / 350D)
100-300mm Sigma lens (hood reversed)
50mm lens
Flip strobo frame
ST-E2
2 flashes (550EX/580EX)
2 omnibounce
Filter case (square) with polarzing filter and UV filter for lenses
portable hard drive with CF card reader
separate CFcard reader with USB cable
Charger for both cameras (sharing single cable)
IR trigger for studio shoots
Visible Dust cleaning kit
universal adapter (bulky rectangular one)
Radios

On the lid organizer
Lens pen
Ballpen
E2 Flashlight
cleaning kit (blower/liquid/lintless swipes)
Extra tripod mount plates
assortment of cables
etc.

Before I installed my lid organizer I fit everything into the main compartment and then put my computer on top also (small 12.1 inch laptop). Everything must have weighed slightly over PAL's limit for domestic flights of 20kg for check in baggage.

Yes, I checked it in. If you ar going to hand carry it you don't need a pelican, but I made sure I insured the contents first.

Joey

@jerry

Just curious, where are you planning to go that you have to bring so much gear?

Negros Occidental!

Am i a Bagcoholic :BlackEye:? I even have 2 of some & i don't even use them all
even i get rid of some thier still piling up :Dum:

http://aycu23.webshots.com/image/20782/2005436328489781563_rs.jpg

Willy! Dami nyan. If you plan to dispose some of that don't forget DPP members here in Manila. =)

wow, thats a lot of bag sir willy :) like what ronald said, maybe you have a spare you would like to dispose hehe. ill be going in HK end of this month hehe j/k ;)

Am i a Bagcoholic :BlackEye:? I even have 2 of some & i don't even use them all
even i get rid of some thier still piling up :Dum:

http://aycu23.webshots.com/image/20782/2005436328489781563_rs.jpg

If people hold "garage sale" to get rid of unwanted household stuff, maybe you can hold an "aparador sale" (ooops, "cabinet sale" to our UK friends, just remembered Ma'am Pilar's reminder to speak in English)

decided to sell my old camera bags yesterday and planning to replace it with just a 7 mil crumpler and a backpack ( still can't decide what backpack ) can a lowepro micro trekker 200 fit a body, uwa, 24-70, a telephoto and a flash??

decided to sell my old camera bags yesterday and planning to replace it with just a 7 mil crumpler and a backpack ( still can't decide what backpack ) can a lowepro micro trekker 200 fit a body, uwa, 24-70, a telephoto and a flash??

Yes it will. If I'm not mistaken, it will even fit in the Lowepro Micro Trekker 100. :)

Yes it will. If I'm not mistaken, it will even fit in the Lowepro Micro Trekker 100. :)

thanks rosalie :)

Anyone here owns tamrac expedition? how is it? would appreciate your comments. I've been contemplating to buy the expedition 5 but has seen the crumpler customary barge and kinda like it also.

watjatink, guys?

ciao!

Bags everywhere in and out of the house. It starts like a syndrome. When afflicted, it's just hard not to buy a new one. Even if we have tons already. My bags are kept inside of what? Of another bag of course. Just so I can save space in my cabinet. Hilarious isn't it?
But this gave me an idea. Why not have another cabinet so I can buy more bags?!!! Wahaha. I think that's what I'll do. Hmmmmm.

Anyone here owns tamrac expedition? how is it? would appreciate your comments. I've been contemplating to buy the expedition 5 but has seen the crumpler customary barge and kinda like it also.

watjatink, guys?

ciao!


ah yes, from generic brand shoulder bags, to tamracs, to crumplers...my cabinet is getting filled with bags.

@edilbert

I've been using a customary barge for months now. The upside is you can fill it with so many stuff, I've tried camera, accessories and a laptop in one trip. Then a camera and grip, flash, battery, extra clothes and toiletries and enough room for a cap and towel. The
camera compartment can also be removed for added space and comes with a removable
belt strap for the support. And tons of padding (which is good and bad)

Now the downside, the bag alone already has enough weight that added equipment
makes it even heavier. And when its full, it really is full and screams I'm a big bag.
Another thing is you can't use small pad locks on the zippers as there are no holes
to latch the locks.

HTH :)

im infected as well:D

heres what im using right now:Grin:

Crumpler 5 million dollar home
Lowepro fastpack 200
Lowepro nova 4
Kata Dr-467i

different bags for different purposes and occasions:)

hi i will go for a us trip next week, new york - san francisco ( and other surrounding areas ) for 1 whole month. I need to buy a backpack where i can stuff my 1 body with lens kit and a tripod. my eyes are pointed at the tenba mixx:photo daypack, anyone tried that already? ( i didnt go back-reading :( ) anyway do you think i can store a sony tripod there? even in slant position.

I can have 3 bags which i use according to the type of gear I am going to bring. Most of the time, two of them are just kept in plastic to avoid dust from accumulating. One thing that I can say is that it is better to buy branded bags than unbranded ones if you ever decide to sell them.

Guilty as charged. Even though I've got all the bags that I'll ever need, I still lust for more. :)

This is like bagoholics anonymous! LOL! I wonder is this camera bag craving worse for women? (who already have a pretty sizeable collection of purses) Or is it worse for men? (who don't really collect other types of bags)

I guess the reason for this is on the purpose of the bag itself. I myself have bought quite a number of bags but it's not because of craving, but rather due to necessity. In my case, I started out with an entry level camera with kit lens, so I don't need a big bag for it. But as I develop my skills and focusing on a particular style of photography, I realize that I need a bag that can fit all my gears in, as well as other personal stuff that I need for that shoot. Thus, I end up buying another bag.

i got 2 already.. and am still looking at other bags.. got the crumpler 6M dollar and lowepro inverse 200

I guess the reason for this is on the purpose of the bag itself. I myself have bought quite a number of bags but it's not because of craving, but rather due to necessity. In my case, I started out with an entry level camera with kit lens, so I don't need a big bag for it. But as I develop my skills and focusing on a particular style of photography, I realize that I need a bag that can fit all my gears in, as well as other personal stuff that I need for that shoot. Thus, I end up buying another bag.


same situation i've got here....:Grin:

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my bags.

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my bags.


:D Nat geo bags. I love them! I want another..

I used to have the problem, until I realized that camera bags that look like camera bags are well.. a tad on the ugly side, and they advertise the fact that you carry a ton of expensive stuff inside, so I decided to go the insert route, although I still buy bags, at least they're non-camera bags which I can use for other stuff as well (justification) I think deep down every man likes bags heck Jack Bauer carries a bag every episode hehe currently using a Timbuk2 messenger with Tenba insert combo

hey guys stumbled upon this thread as I am currently looking for cheap camera bags. Anyone selling their used bags? hehe

hey guys stumbled upon this thread as I am currently looking for cheap camera bags. Anyone selling their used bags? hehe

There is no selling allowed in this forum.

I want this! (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/retrospective-30-pinestone-shoulder-bag.aspx), Think Tank Retrospective 30 (or 20 will do).

I only have 1 camera...6months old and I already have 3 camera bags... a case logic belt bag, a crumpler backpack and a Naneu Alpha L backpack...

and now I am looking at a messenger style bag.... and I am also looking at a Burton 28L backpack haayyy

People buy bags as their needs change. Throughout your photographic career / hobby, you'll find that your needs would change as well as the applications you will use your cameras for. These along with your personal preferences would dictate your requirements for a bag. For some people though, collecting bags by themselves become a pleasant hobby. I have a few myself but I have never bought a camera backpack. I find that before you're able to access your camera in your backpack, the photo opportunity has passed as you have to take off the bag from your back, open it and take out your stuff.I can imagine a backpack would be quite useful if you had to run with all your gear inside.

People buy bags as their needs change. Throughout your photographic career / hobby, you'll find that your needs would change as well as the applications you will use your cameras for. These along with your personal preferences would dictate your requirements for a bag. For some people though, collecting bags by themselves become a pleasant hobby. I have a few myself but I have never bought a camera backpack. I find that before you're able to access your camera in your backpack, the photo opportunity has passed as you have to take off the bag from your back, open it and take out your stuff.I can imagine a backpack would be quite useful if you had to run with all your gear inside.

I use my backpack to transport my camera when travelling..when shooting I hardly use any bag though... as of now as I only have 2 lens and 1 is a prime that I can put in my pocket.. that is why I am looking at a sling bag right now anticipating my upgrade before year end.

aww naiingit ako sainyo.. I want to have lots of camera bags too. I only have 1 and its for my camera only thats why i have to use another one just for the flash, reflector, tripod, light stand, and my softbox. :( aniway cool addiction haha

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weeee!!! feels like LV of camera bags!! lolz

You guys are lucky, you have lots of bags accumulating in your closet... I just wrap my 1000D in a large towel and place it inside an ordinary backpack. :D

i have 6 right now, it was 8 just a few weeks ago...:Sick:

Lowepro
Pro runner X350 AW
Flipside 400 AW
Nova 180 AW
Fastpack 350 sold few weeks ago

Vertex 100 AW sold few weeks agoCrumpler
7MDH
Canon 5MDHKata
DH 423

i have 6 right now, it was 8 just a few weeks ago...:Sick:

Lowepro
Pro runner X350 AW
Flipside 400 AW
Nova 180 AW
Fastpack 350 sold few weeks ago

Vertex 100 AW sold few weeks agoCrumpler
7MDH
Canon 5MDHKata
DH 423

Woww! Dats a lot of bags. Cool !

First time I heard of this syndrome =D

First time I heard of this syndrome =D

Me too! And Im an Internist (MD).
Nice guys.

I started with a canon camera bag

then

> lowepro slingshot 200
> tamrac adventure 9
> crumpler 6mdh
> kata 3n1-30
> lowepro fastpack 250
> mountainsmith tour fx
> kata bumblebee pl-220

sold every bag aside from the mountainsmith and the kata bumblebee

my first bag was the freebie from henrys bag

then bought me a tamrac i forgot the model

got me a crumpler 5mdh

goin to singapore by the end of the month, planning to buy a lowepro slingshot.. :)

I got my 1st camera bag today -- Tamrac Adventure 1
fits me just fine coz I don't have any extra lens yet.
But soon I'll buy another 1. :D

I still keep my Lowepro EX-140 as a spare masyado malaki yung Fastpak 200 ko if i would bring it every occasion :)

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weeee!!! feels like LV of camera bags!! lolz

I've had the chance to hold one. Very nice bag indeed.

I have 3 Tamrac bags and a few Tamrac telephoto lens cases.

I used to look only for functional bags (like tamrac, lowepro) but I now also look at the design and aesthetics. Obviously , i'm partial to NatGeo and Tenba.

I used to have more than half-a-dozen bags, all of them Lowepro, about 4 backpacks and a couple of shoulder bags. Until I realized that I actually hated carrying a camera bag, and the only time I really needed one was when I was traveling out of town.

Now I only have two, a Lowepro Fastpack 350 for traveling with a laptop, and a small Tamrac shoulder bag. Though I'm looking to get another shoulder bag that's slightly larger than the Tamrac I have, when I want to bring all my gear, yet leave my laptop.

From the video's I saw on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB0-AaTH9hA), I thought the Tenba Messenger was the one, until I dropped by Digital Walker earlier today, and I saw it in person - it's waaay too big for what I wanted. Sayang.

The Tenba website lists a 'small' and 'medium' version, but the sales guy says they only carried the one size, and they weren't sure which one it was.

I might have to take a look at the Lowepro Nova series or something similar.

I have a freebie Shoulder Lowepro bag from the camera store and last year I bought a Lowepro FastPack 350. I've realized its only good for overnight and has only a few dividers. So lately I decided to buy a Lowepro AW FlipSide 400, more dividers, more packets and its good for a day shoot, even my 14" laptop fits in. I'm starting to have this Camera Bag Accumulation Syndrome just like you guys. hehe..:Grin:

got the freebie bag and the crumpler 5mdh< should have bought the 6mdh, felt that the 5mdh is a bit too small.For those who has the 5mdh, what are the things you carry around in it?

Just got one of the new Nat Geo Africa bags - almost the same size as my Earth Explorer pouch

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