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02-11-2013, 01:08 AM
Photog82

Show us your bag/purse/etc.
I've seen these threads elsewhere, mostly on tech forums and I thought that it would be interesting. Post what you typically carry with you, whether it's a purse, man bag, backpack, etc.

I try to bring this with me wherever I go:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8...d6592307_b.jpg
- Lowepro Flipside 400 bag
- Canon 7D
- Canon EF 24-105L lens
- Canon EF 70-300L lens
- Canon EF-S 10-22 lens
- Canon 50 lens
- Canon 430EX II flash
- Filters
- Shutter cable
- Batteries
- Garmin GPS
- Flashlight
- Survival knife
- Pocket knife
- Smith & Wesson .45 1911
- Wetfire packets
- Alcohol whipes
- Flint
- Cellphone
- Keys / Paracord
02-11-2013, 01:14 AM
conropl
Quote:
Originally Posted by Photog82

I've seen these threads elsewhere, mostly on tech forums and I thought that it would be interesting. Post what you typically carry with you, whether it's a purse, man bag, backpack, etc.

I try to bring this with me wherever I go:

Smith & Wesson .45 1911
What do you shoot with that?:)
02-11-2013, 01:54 AM
Dr Croubie

Quote:

Originally Posted by conropl

What do you shoot with that?:)

That's for when the AF fails on a fast moving target, turns it into a slow-moving target and AF works better.
02-11-2013, 01:58 AM
Sean Setters

Ok, here's my camera bag, the Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i...3_ps_small.jpg

And here's what it holds:

In the main compartment:

Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D

BlackRapid RS4 Camera Strap

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4
Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8

Kenko 1.4x Teleconverter
(3) umbrella swivels
58mm ND filter
77mm B+W ND filter
77mm B+W CPOL
77mm Singh-Ray Vari-N-Duo
Various step-up rings
Extra body/rear element caps
Radio receiver bags

Tascam DR-07 audio recorder
Windscreen
Gaffer's tape

In the outer pockets:

Wired remote trigger
Wireless trigger RC-1
Lens cleaning cloths
Extra DSLR batteries
Several memory cards
Case with flash trigger cables (miniphone and RJ11)
(2) Gray cards
Fishing tackle case (see below)

In the fishing tackle case:

Cyber Commander
Cybersync CSRB Receiver
(4) Cybersync CSRB+ Receivers
(2) Cybersync CST Transmitters
(2) umbrella swivels
(6) Hotshoes with miniphone jacks
(5) Miniphone to Mono adapters
(2) Miniphone optical slaves
Various studs and other small accessories

Note: The Canon 7D and 17-55mm f/2.8 IS are not shown because I used them to take the picture. The Canon 40mm f/2.8 is hiding underneath the Canon 50mm f/1.4 (upper right compartment), and the Kenko teleconverter is underneath the Canon 24mm f/2.8 (upper left).

I also usually carry a rolling suitcase with monolights and a shoe-mount flash case (holds 5 flashes, extra batteries, gels, etc).

And no, I don't know what it means to "pack light." ;-)
02-11-2013, 02:39 AM
neuroanatomist

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Show us your bag/purse/etc.

There is no 'typically'. I've got two Toploaders, four backpacks, and two utility belts for various cases/pouches. My gear varies based on what I plan to shoot, and the bag(s) are selected to accommodate the chosen gear with as little empty space as possible.

I suppose if 'typical' means what I almost always have with me, it's this... ;)

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02-11-2013, 04:15 AM
btaylor

John i don't think there's enough room on the forum server for you to post another picture of your collection of gear!
02-11-2013, 10:00 PM
DavidWare

I'm not showing a picture of my bag, because all my stuff doesn't fit in it anymore. I am, however, looking to get a new one soon, a backpack one instead of an over the shoulder bag that I have now. Here's my kit now, but I am planning on replacing the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm with a 24-105mm and 100-400mm. I am looking for a bag that will carry all of that gear.

From Left to Right
- Canon 50mm f/1.4
- Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-4.5
- Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
- Canon 55-250mm f/4.5-5.6
- Canon 100mm Macro f/2.8
- Canon T3i with Canon Speedlite 320EX and Canon BG-E8 Battery Grip
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...20793058_n.jpg
02-12-2013, 12:11 AM
neuroanatomist

Show us your bag/purse/etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidWare

I'm not showing a picture of my bag, because all my stuff doesn't fit in it anymore. I am, however, looking to get a new one soon, a backpack one instead of an over the shoulder bag that I have now. Here's my kit now, but I am planning on replacing the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm with a 24-105mm and 100-400mm. I am looking for a bag that will carry all of that gear.

From Left to Right
- Canon 50mm f/1.4
- Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-4.5
- Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
- Canon 55-250mm f/4.5-5.6
- Canon 100mm Macro f/2.8
- Canon T3i with Canon Speedlite 320EX and Canon BG-E8 Battery Grip

I'd consider a Lowepro Flipside 400 AW. Holds a gripped body, white zoom, 4-5 black lenses, you'll have a little room to grow. Tripod holder, all-weather cover, opens from the 'front' (against your back) for more security and not setting the side that goes against your back down in the dirt.
02-12-2013, 12:44 AM
ddt0725

+1 for the Lowepro Flipside 400 AW. John suggested it for me a few years back and I still use it and love it! Of course, it's not as full as it used to be but even back then with all of my lenses in it, it was very comfortable to wear on my back during a hike. Being able to just slide it around to the front of me to change lenses without having to take it completely off & lay it on the ground was so quick and handy ...not to mention cleaner!
02-12-2013, 01:06 AM
Photog82

Quote:

Originally Posted by conropl

What do you shot with that?:)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Croubie

That's for when the AF fails on a fast moving target, turns it into a slow-moving target and AF works better.

Haha, so far I've used it only for target practice, however it is for protection.

Quote:

Originally Posted by neuroanatomist

I'd consider a Lowepro Flipside 400 AW. Holds a gripped body, white zoom, 4-5 black lenses, you'll have a little room to grow. Tripod holder, all-weather cover, opens from the 'front' (against your back) for more security and not setting the side that goes against your back down in the dirt.

I agree, it's an excellent bag and it's what I use with all of the gear I posted. It's excellent for taking it off of my shoulders and swinging it around to my front side and gain quick access to lenses, etc.
02-12-2013, 02:33 AM
DavidWare

Quote:

Originally Posted by neuroanatomist

I'd consider a Lowepro Flipside 400 AW. Holds a gripped body, white zoom, 4-5 black lenses, you'll have a little room to grow. Tripod holder, all-weather cover, opens from the 'front' (against your back) for more security and not setting the side that goes against your back down in the dirt.

That sounds about perfect, thank you!
02-12-2013, 08:38 PM
cls

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I currently have three bags for different use:

LowePro Slingshot 202AW for everyday use - this is the bag I normally bring for a day outdoors etc.

LowePro ProRunner 300AW for storage and travelling - in this one I typically store the gear at home that isn't in the slingshot for the moment. I also use it as carry-on luggage.

For occasions when I don't bother to bring extra lenses I have a small LowePro TLZ25. My 7D with lens size up to 17-55 or 24-105 fits snugly (if I fold the neckstrap cleverly).

In the main compartment of the slingshot I carry my 7D with attached lens (on the picture below it's an EF 70-200/4 L IS). Above and below I keep two extra lenses. In this case it's the EF-S 17-55 above and the EF 85/1.8 below. (This kit happens to be in the bag from some hockey shooting this weekend.) By default I keep the 7D with 24-105 or 17-55 attached to the camera and EF-S 10-22 & 70-200/4 as additional lenses in here. (What's not visible on the photo below is the small memory card slots in the main compartment lid. Of course there's an extra CF in there.)

Attachment 1698

In the separate upper compartment I always store a spare battery, a blower, a cloth and a small flashlight. Then there's also space for either a flash (430EXII) or a Gorillapod (SLR Zoom). In this case the Gorillapod was in there. (Of course I bring my real tripod If I plan to use it. Sometimes though, it's really handy to always have this small emergency tripod in the bag. It weighs very little but is stronger than you would expect. 7D with 17-55 works OK on this small thing.)

Attachment 1699

Finally there's a pocket on the outside of the lid of the main compartment. In there I normally keep a couple of filters (CP and ND).

That's about it. I would say this little flexible bag fits perfectly for my current needs and I'm really happy with it.
02-13-2013, 08:54 AM
francongphotography

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Croubie

That's for when the AF fails on a fast moving target, turns it into a slow-moving target and AF works better.

That really made me LOL.

Here's my camera bag:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8...239c0caf_z.jpg

Lowepro Nova 190AW
5DM2 with 24-105
17-40 f/4
70-200 f/4 IS
100 Macro f/2.8
320EX Speedlite
Spare battery
Remote shutter release