D100 Bag

Anthony Sae-Chua · Oct 30, 2002

Any suggestions on a good storage bag for my D100? So far only have the 24-84 3.5-4.5 AFS lens. Plan to get a better zoom lens in the future. So I would like a nice sized bag not too big to hold these. Any recommendations? Thanks.

John Parham · Oct 30, 2002

Great choice.

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Rich Gibson · Oct 30, 2002

I've looked at that issue. Basically you've got the Lowepro TLZ-1 which can hold the D100 with the 24-85 mounted and a spare battery and CF card holder in a front pouch.

Or the Lowepro minitrekker. Don't be surprised when you see the minitrekker; at first it looks too large. However, when you own a SLR you ALWAYS buy more lenses! The minitrekker is an excellent container which can be carreid on the back.

Rich

Clark Hampton · Oct 30, 2002

It holds the D100 with a small zoom or 85mm or 50mm, a 24-50 zoom, the charger, light meter and a few roles of film (for my wife's P&S).

great bag and small. and cheap

Janice Legler · Oct 30, 2002

Anthony,

Definitely a Lowepro bag. I also like the Trekker series.
http://www.lowepro.com/pages/bySeries/trekbac.htm

My suggestion is to take ALL of your camera gear with you to a good camera store in your area. Load up the different bags with your own stuff and see how they feel and how the equipment fits--and how well it is protected (padded). How flexible is the bag in its configuration--are you able to change compartment sizes by attaching/unattaching partitions? I have two different Lowepro bags, and I went through two other brands before I found the Lowepros. One is a belt pack, the Off Road series, the other is the Mini Trekker.

The comment that you will buy more lenses is absolutely correct. So, plan PLENTY of room when you buy--or a system (bag) that has possibilty for expansion. I personally love the Lowepro Mini Trekker. I can put all of my gear in that bag: two camera bodies, two lenses, two strobes, stroboframe, battery pack, extra batteries, books, screwdrivers, filters, light meter, reflectors, battery chargers, lens hoods, cords, film (one of the cameras is film), pens, highlighters--well, you get the "picture." (Yes, pun intended.) I can also attach to the outside of the bag my tripod, my Nikon light kit w/small light stand, and two additional lenses. Nice system. Once everything is in there, it is pretty heavy. However, I add to it or take from it before heading out, depending on assignment. I can carry it all in that bag if I need to do so.

I really researched bags before I bought the Mini Trekker. And I LOVE the bag. I also really like the Off Road for small equipment jobs.

JW

Group Idiot · Oct 30, 2002

The Micro is too small, IMHO. I have the Mini Trekker (next step up--but quite a bit larger) and that's as small as I would go, especially if you plan on using a tripod/monopod, a flash, and more than 1-2 lenses plus accessories.

I think it's the minimum unless you're the type who packs a "kit" for a particular day.

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paulfrye · Oct 30, 2002

I agree with JW regarding the Mini Trekker. You can plan your shoot and load what you need for the day with it.

I also got a SunDog medium tele bag and harness from Sierra Trading Post (See link below). It allows you to carry your camera with good sized telephoto (anything smaller than the 80-200). and a few accessories. The harness puts the bag on your chest so you can actually change lenses without taking the bag off your back as is required with the mini trekker.

I've found that I can use this bag with a couple of lenses and it is the most handy of all for short jaunts around a shoot area or even a good day hike. Price for bag and harness was only about $17.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/search/vendor_results.asp?mscssid=LEE1MSQMREE89P5FSC7CS6VDPC9PBTC1

Regards,

Paul

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paulfrye · Oct 30, 2002

The link does not take you all the way to the right page, so choose "Select a Vendor" from the upper right drop down and then select Sun Dog and it will take you to the items I discussed in the above message.

Regards,

Paul

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Tresnar · Oct 30, 2002

I too have a Mini Trekker, great bag. Got my lenses, and my video camera in case I need it.

simon · Oct 30, 2002

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Giulio Marchi · Oct 31, 2002

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Robert28393 · Oct 31, 2002

I'm using the Tamrac 5606 System 6, which isn't as large as others, but holds my D100 with 80-200mm f2.8, 24-85mm 3.5-5.6, 50mm f1.8, SB-80DX flash, battery charger and cords, extra batteries, bulb blower, CF cards...... gee, have I left anything out? The nice part about this bag is there is room for the 80-200mm "on" the D100, or "off" the D100.

Robert

water1 · Oct 31, 2002

For a functional alternative to the conventioal bags, check the Lowepro Omnipro. More of a suitcase format that opens from one flat side to access camera and all lenses or from zipper access at handle standing upright to selectively lift out camera only with attached 80 to 200 zoom. Along with lenses, holds card reader, 8x10 grey card for WB, tons of room to customize to needs and a nice access pouch at handle for compact cards. Best part is, the entire piece can drop right into a Pelikan hard case or less expensive Promaster for tight fit and nearly indestructible outer shell.
Without the hard case, is low enough to easily fit under the vans backseat.
Does it all!

Harry Namkoong · Oct 31, 2002

Lowepro Dryzone.

It's completely water proof and it will float fully loaded. I've personally tested the floating part, and it works!!!

Alan Scholl · Oct 31, 2002

I have the LowePro mini-trekker. It holds everything listed below minus the Oly c2500L. I f I pushed it, it would fit somewhere. It is a very nice bag, padded knapsack type bag. That would be my recommendation.

Alan

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Don Roedner · Oct 31, 2002

Anthony -

You don't say whether your preference is for a backpack or a shoulder bag. I have the LowePro Mini Trekker too, but I find I seldom use it. It's just too much hassle - for me - to be taking off a backpack every time I want to change a lens, grab a filter, whatever.

90% of the time I go out with a Domke F-2 shoulder bag. It holds two bodies, with lenses, and has plenty of space for a few more lenses, a speedlight, 20+ rolls of film, filters, mini tripods, and so on. Its outside construction is very unstructured, and as such it reshapes itself around my hip and butt very comfortably. It's made of really tough canvas, and it doesn't scream "camera bag full of expensive gear."

In addition to protecting everything, it works for me to have all of my gear at my side where I can very easily retrieve it. Its layout is completely logical, and I seldom even have to look for things anymore, I just reach in and get them.

Now mind you, I live and shoot in an urban setting. I wouldn't go up a mountain with the Domke bag. And I don't often leave the house with a full-size tripod, which would require its own bag. But for a daylong shoot such as I typically do, I almost always load up the F-2.

donr

Stu S · Oct 31, 2002

I've been using the Micro-Trekker 200. A bit smaller than the Mini-Trekker, but plenty big enough to carry what I need for a day's outing. For me a good combination of size and weight. If I find that I need an extra item or two on a given day I have a few Lowepro pouches that strap (quite securely) to the sides of the Micro-Trekker. Allows for ad-hoc expansion when needed, and yet keep it compact when I don't need the extra room.

-stu-

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