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fknlo posted:I just bought a bicycle and I'm looking for a bag to carry a camera and some bicycle things with me. Would the Lowepro Hatchback be decent for that? Anything else I should be looking at? Bicycling with a backpack gets really old fast.
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Jul 1, 2014 17:28
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fknlo posted:I just bought a bicycle and I'm looking for a bag to carry a camera and some bicycle things with me. Would the Lowepro Hatchback be decent for that? Anything else I should be looking at? I put my camera gear in a crumpler very busy man, then put that in an ortlieb waterproof pannier bag which works really well. The crumpler keeps the camera padded, and the pannier keeps it rainproof. I've tried using the crumpler as intended in messenger bag form, but it swings about a lot and obv. isn't as waterproof. You can hold a lot in that kind of bag- I usually carry a d5100, 35mm 1.8, 18-55 kit, 55-300, macbook pro 13", chargers for both the laptop and the camera, and anything I need for work. I commute 10km like that almost daily and I've had no problems come rain or shine.
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Jul 1, 2014 18:02
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fknlo posted:I just bought a bicycle and I'm looking for a bag to carry a camera and some bicycle things with me. Would the Lowepro Hatchback be decent for that? Anything else I should be looking at? I don't know about bicycling with it but I've had this in the 22L size for hiking and have loved it. Upper pocket is surprisingly roomy and can hold a rolled up windbreaker without a problem. You will want to spray it with waterproofer though, or be ready to get that rain cover out. On its own, it's only okay at best in a light to steady rain. Didn't soak the interior pocket but enough to make me worry a bit about the camera and backup phone battery I kept inside. The tablet pockets are huge. I can get a 12.2" tablet inside (but without its case) and I'd imagine some very thin laptops might fit.
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Jul 1, 2014 20:14
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fknlo posted:I just bought a bicycle and I'm looking for a bag to carry a camera and some bicycle things with me. Would the Lowepro Hatchback be decent for that? Anything else I should be looking at? Whatever you go with, get the smallest size you can get away with and pack only what you really, really need. Weight adds up stupidly fast when you're on a bike, especially if you're carrying it on your back. I've got a Timbuk2 Snoop. I have the small, but it's still big enough that it can fit my 7D, 24-70, 70-200, and a flash. That's a loving ridiculous amount of weight to carry in a messenger bag on a bike; so while I technically have room to fit a decent amount of gear, I usually have to force myself to pack much, much lighter than if I was using my normal backpack.
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Jul 2, 2014 13:20
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Just impulse bought the SpiderPro. Hope it is worth it, anyone here have any experience with it?
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Jul 27, 2014 06:34
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Howdy there cowboy.
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Jul 27, 2014 18:26
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Zuiko-Digital posted:Just impulse bought the SpiderPro. Hope it is worth it, anyone here have any experience with it? I've worked with several people who use them and they seem to put strain on your back and make you look like a huge loving dork. Use a shoulder strap like a normal person.
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Jul 28, 2014 00:57
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mr. mephistopheles posted:make you look like a huge loving dork. as if having a DSLR itself doesn't do that already these days 
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Jul 28, 2014 01:21
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mr. mephistopheles posted:I've worked with several people who use them and they seem to put strain on your back and make you look like a huge loving dork. Use a shoulder strap like a normal person. Thank you.
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Jul 28, 2014 04:03
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Looking for a soft bag that will carry the following (assume caps and hood for all lenses): - Pentax K-30 w/ 18-55mm kit lens - Vivitar Series 1 70-200mm lens - 50mm prime lens (eventually) - 200mm prime lens (eventually) - compact tripod Lowepro suggests the Photo Traveler 150, but does anyone have other suggestions? General use for the bag will be walkabout photography, maybe some hiking.
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Jul 29, 2014 21:41
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I just got a nice 135mm manual focus lens for my Sony, and I'm finding more and more that I need some sort of hand/palm rest for my left hand when manual focusing. Ideally I'd like something screw-in so I can mount it under the body or under the adapter I'm using for the lens, so I have somewhere to put my palm while adjusting the focus ring. Does anyone know of anything like this?
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Jul 29, 2014 23:38
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I hope it comes with a fanny pack because it really should.
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Jul 31, 2014 00:15
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I'm thinking of getting a Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW pack. It seems like this might fit sideways under an airline seat? Anyone tried this? Any comments on the bag?
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Aug 7, 2014 22:16
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BetterLekNextTime posted:I'm thinking of getting a Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW pack. It seems like this might fit sideways under an airline seat? Anyone tried this? Any comments on the bag? 20x16x9 are the dimensions of a bag that will fit under the seat on any US carrier, so it should, yes: quote:Exterior Dimensions 10.6 x 6.7 x 19.3" (27 x 17 x 49cm)
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Aug 7, 2014 22:23
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Great! Now if I can only get my duffle under 50lbs this might actually work.
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Aug 8, 2014 01:45
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I found a WP-DC90 waterproof case for a Canon A610/A620 at a Goodwill store! And I coincidentally have probably that camera! (Now I hump a D7000 around, the Powershot is from when I was poor and had the newspaper-issue DSLR most of the time.) Unfortunately, I have an A630, which looks identical but is just enough bigger that it doesn't fit. Should I sell the case and make $50 profit, or sell the A630 (it's starting to get flaky, the lens cover needs help opening sometimes) and buy an A620? I've never done any underwater photography, but I could.
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Aug 8, 2014 02:48
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Bad Angus! Bad!
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conspicuous-consumption.jpg Antique tan neck/shoulder strap from Tap & Dye and a small convex pink ivory soft release from Artisan Obscura. Would've preferred a closer color match, but the pink ivory ended up being a lot redder than the ones shown on the website. Still love the actual pattern, though--it's got an almost pearlescent sheen as the light reflects off the texture of the wood. The Black Rapid strap on my D7000 is utilitarian and awesome, but the X100S just begs for some classy accessories.
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Aug 21, 2014 10:06
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404notfound posted:conspicuous-consumption.jpg Whelp, looks like I'll be replacing my plain boring rear end Abrahamsson soft release with some of those baller wood ones
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lolArtisan Obscura posted:We worked with the chemists at 3M to find a super sticky, super durable, adhesive that will withstand the test of time and keep up with daily intensive use without altering, damaging, or leaving any permanent residue on the camera. Translation: We bought some 3M VHB tape, probably from Amazon.
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Aug 21, 2014 22:23
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Looking to get a smaller bag for street photography during a vacation coming up & beyond. I like how slings seem easy to put on and off (Looking at the Lowepro Transit Sling). Any reason to not get them over a standard backpack? I'm probably only going to carry a DSLR and max 2 lenses.
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Aug 22, 2014 01:03
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404notfound posted:conspicuous-consumption.jpg Do soft releases actually do anything? see them on X100s' and other cameras with the 'mechanical' style shutter releases.
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Aug 23, 2014 07:55
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Theoretically, adding a bump on top of your shutter release makes it so your finger doesn't have to press down as far and/or makes it so you can "squeeze" instead of press, so you can hold the camera steadier. But I just see it as camera bling. There are super cheap, if rather plain looking, options all over eBay (less than $5 with shipping), but they're usually coming from China so they can take weeks to arrive. I just decided to splurge with a silly wooden one. The one thing you actually do need to watch out for is that different cameras seem to have different threading sizes. A small release that fits the X100(S) and Leicas won't even screw into something with a larger hole, and the large ones will fit into smaller holes but will stick out by an extra millimeter or two.
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Aug 23, 2014 08:56
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I find that soft releases let me hold the camera in a more comfortable way and trigger the shutter with a larger part of my finger than just the tip. Which let's me have a firmer grip on the actual camera body. Examples: Grip with a softie:  Without:  I won't use a camera that has a threaded release without one anymore. The super cheap chinese ones are generally thin and uncomfortable, I would skip most of them unless the photos clearly show it in profile. A decent one is $15 or $20 just buy one and if you don't like it not like you are out a ton of money.
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Aug 23, 2014 09:33
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Slowhanded posted:Looking to get a smaller bag for street photography during a vacation coming up & beyond. I like how slings seem easy to put on and off (Looking at the Lowepro Transit Sling). Any reason to not get them over a standard backpack? I'm probably only going to carry a DSLR and max 2 lenses. If that's all you're carrying, try a shoulder bag like the Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home. It'll allow the fastest access to your gear and it's easier to maneuver through crowds with.
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Aug 23, 2014 11:04
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HPL posted:If that's all you're carrying, try a shoulder bag like the Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home. It'll allow the fastest access to your gear and it's easier to maneuver through crowds with. Agree. Any of the small Domke bags work, also. Shoulder bags are much better than slings, for me.
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Aug 23, 2014 13:50
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I have a really small Domke waxed canvas bag that's just big enough for a mirrorless and two lenses + miscellaneous. A smaller DSLR + two lenses would fit! but more likely it would be a big DSLR + one lens. They make other sizes too. Mine is an older version of this guy I think http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=domke&itemnum=700-51S
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Aug 23, 2014 14:19
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torgeaux posted:Shoulder bags are much better than slings, for me. Why's that? I'm curious because I currently use a small Sony shoulder bag with a relatively tiny amount of weight in it (a7r + lens), but after a full day out and about I start to get a dull ache in my shoulder. I love the quick access and small size though, so I've recently bought a small sling that I'm hoping will be more comfy which I'm waiting for in the mail.
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Aug 23, 2014 21:48
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Well keep in mind the sling bag is still only hanging on one shoulder (typically your left, but some can be reversed), so you'll still have it to deal with. That said, most do have very well-padded straps, so it might be less of an issue. I like sling bags because the one I have holds very close to my back and doesn't shift around at all when I'm hiking.
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Slowhanded posted:Looking to get a smaller bag for street photography during a vacation coming up & beyond. I like how slings seem easy to put on and off (Looking at the Lowepro Transit Sling). Any reason to not get them over a standard backpack? I'm probably only going to carry a DSLR and max 2 lenses. I really love the poo poo out of my Kata 3N1-33. That is way too big for you, but they make a much smaller version, which might be fine if you need to carry things that aren't camera related. What I like is that I can use it as a backpack for longer distances and a sling bag for times when you want quick access. Get a used one as apparently Kata (now manfrotto) bag quality has dropped.
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Jimlad posted:Why's that? I'm curious because I currently use a small Sony shoulder bag with a relatively tiny amount of weight in it (a7r + lens), but after a full day out and about I start to get a dull ache in my shoulder. I love the quick access and small size though, so I've recently bought a small sling that I'm hoping will be more comfy which I'm waiting for in the mail. When I'm actively using the bag, that is, camera in and out, I carry it on one shoulder, but swap it around. When carrying for long term, not removing frequently, it can go over neck like a purse held against snatching. No real strain. Had my retrospective 10 with gripped 5Diii and 70-200 2.8 with me at Denver zoo today for four hours, no problem.
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nm posted:I really love the poo poo out of my Kata 3N1-33. That is way too big for you, but they make a much smaller version, which might be fine if you need to carry things that aren't camera related. Kata's are awesome I had one years ago and I just picked up a new Bumblebee 210 on ebay a couple months ago. I use it as my "I need to carry non photography stuff along with my DSLR bag". It holds my camera and a couple lenses and has room up top for other stuff. I use it for when I have to travel long distances on foot (don't need every piece of gear I have) or if I'm flying somewhere and don't plan on heavy shooting. Other than that I use my Think Tank Retrospective 20 which holds most of my gear and is comfortable to carry around for a couple hours at a time.
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Aug 24, 2014 00:30
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What would you guys recommend for a bag that can fit both a 13.3" rMBP and a X-E1 with a 35mm lens. Ideally the camera would be quick-access. I'd like to stay away from backpacks. My biggest issue with not taking photos is that my XE-1 ends up getting buried at the bottom of my lovely eBay messenger bag under cables, books, and papers and I never really take it out.
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Aug 31, 2014 21:01
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Atticus_1354 posted:Does anyone use a lowepro sport 200 AW and have any thoughts on it? I am about to buy one with my REI refund and discount if no one has anything bad to say. I will mostly be using it for day hikes around the ranch I work on so the lack of extra space is not an issue. I am open to other options from REI. I have one and like it. Hiked in it and it did not bother me, plenty of room for my 50D, 10-22mm and 40mm pancake.
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I got a 200 AW last month, and really liked it. Good fit, easy access to things, nice straps and external pockets, seemed pretty tough for the 3 weeks I was using it. Only problem for me was it was a shade too small for me (storage wise). Had to take the grip off my 6D for sure. Even then, a 6D + 70-300L and a 17-40L was a tight squeeze in the lower gear section. I was using a blackrapid strap and you could only zip up the bottom pocket if the strap was folded exactly right. Anyone have recommendations for something like the 200 AW but just a couple of inches wider? I really like the combo of 50:50 camera bag/day pack plus the hydration pouch.
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Sep 22, 2014 19:54
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Ordered a Tamron 150-600 today. Does anyone have one these or another 600mm lens that could recommend a backpack that can accommodate a lens that size?
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Nov 11, 2014 16:31
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neckbeard posted:Ordered a Tamron 150-600 today. Does anyone have one these or another 600mm lens that could recommend a backpack that can accommodate a lens that size? Just now seeing this but I know LowePro makes a few backpacks designed for long lenses like that.
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Dec 17, 2014 18:47
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Amazon's got Pelican cases as their deal today.
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Dec 26, 2014 13:45
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Pompous Rhombus posted:Amazon's got Pelican cases as their deal today. holy poo poo yes 
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neckbeard posted:Ordered a Tamron 150-600 today. Does anyone have one these or another 600mm lens that could recommend a backpack that can accommodate a lens that size? I ended up buying a Think Tank Streetwalker for it, though I didn't do much research beforehand. It's a solid bag, and I can stuff the 150-600, 70-200 f/4 and 17-50 along with a 70D, plus an RX100M3 and chargers/batteries for both. It's a comfortable backpack, but kind of annoying to access if you're used to shoulder bags.
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