Small bag that fits big(ish) lens on body...

Here is my dilemma.. About 3 times a week i'm out watching/shooting my kids playing some type of sports. I have a large camera bag(backpack) that i normally take everything out of except my D7000 w/ 70-300vrii attached.

Did i mention my bag is large? I hate lugging it around but i also want someplace 'safe' to put my camera while i'm not using it.. Does anybody have a suggestion for a small bag (backpack, shoulder, sling) that fits just a camera and large lens.?

I have a feeling my wife is getting me a 70-200 f2.8 for my b-day (right sweety?). it would be nice if it fit that also.

I cant find anything... help?

I use a Crumpler 6M Home. The D700/70-200 just fits in on its side (with the hood reversed).. with room to spare for maybe one more lens.

TheLost said:

Here is my dilemma.. About 3 times a week i'm out watching/shooting my kids playing some type of sports. I have a large camera bag(backpack) that i normally take everything out of except my D7000 w/ 70-300vrii attached.

Did i mention my bag is large? I hate lugging it around but i also want someplace 'safe' to put my camera while i'm not using it.. Does anybody have a suggestion for a small bag (backpack, shoulder, sling) that fits just a camera and large lens.?

I have a feeling my wife is getting me a 70-200 f2.8 for my b-day (right sweety?). it would be nice if it fit that also.

I cant find anything... help?

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Jogger said:

I use a Crumpler 6M Home. The D700/70-200 just fits in on its side (with the hood reversed).. with room to spare for maybe one more lens.

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I love Crumpler bags... but the online images are sometimes misleading. I've sent more Crumpler bags back then i've kept

Do you happen to have an image of the camera in the bag?

I wrote this review of the 7M Home which is just slightly larger on CamBags--but I sent all my Crumpler bags back too as they encouraged me to carry far too much gear. See Review 3 (the Green Crumpler) on this page:

http://www.cambags.com/bag-type/shoulder-bags-menu/crumpler-shoulder-bags/item/180-crumpler-7-million-dollar-home.html

TheLost said:

Jogger said:

I use a Crumpler 6M Home. The D700/70-200 just fits in on its side (with the hood reversed).. with room to spare for maybe one more lens.

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I love Crumpler bags... but the online images are sometimes misleading. I've sent more Crumpler bags back then i've kept

Do you happen to have an image of the camera in the bag?

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I have a Domke F 5XB that I really like. It's heavy canvas and about 10 or 11 inches long, 4 or 5 inches deep, and 6 or so inches tall with a large foldover flap that keeps everything safely inside. With primes, I can have one short lens on the body plus another in the bag.

I would highly recommend the Vanguard Uprise 33. It's a professional looking, high quality bag. One feature that should really appeal to you is the expandable zipper that allows more (or less) room as you need. Here is a great review of the bag:

http://www.cambags.com/bag-type/shoulder-bags-menu/misc-shoulder-bags/item/453-vanguard-up-rise-33.html

I bought this bag about a year ago and it is almost perfect for my needs. I travel alot for work and I always take my camera, a few lens, and work laptop in this bag. My gear that I usually pack in the bag is: d90, 70-200VRII, Tokina 11-16, 50 1.4, sb600, and Dell 15". I also have the kit 18-105 but usually dont take it if I have the gear listed above.

There are several pockets for batteries, filters, cards, etc. Although I have packed the d90 with 70-200 mounted and in the vertical position, it seems more natural unmounted. Other than that slight, slight inconvenience the bag is a 10++ for me.

I use this expanded to carry my D7K with the 70-300 attached, or contracted when the 16-85 is attached. Got it years ago to carry my old D90, and have been very happy with it.

Jim

I use the Think Tank Speed Demon. Carries my 80-200 and 17-55 just fine or one lens and my flash.

Best,

Don

Here's a link:

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/speed-demon-belt-pack.aspx?code=WS-403

If its just the camera and lens, I would look at the Kata H14. I use a Kata H12 for my D90 + it will handle a smaller zoom.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/368033-REG/Kata_KT_H_14_H_14_GDC_Holster_Case.html

The bag isn't "stylish" but it will protect the equipment and does have the ability to carry just a bit more in the side pockets.

BTW the link provided shows this massive sling when "in use" - that is not standard equipment.
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Regards Craig - D90
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The sling is not overly massive, and it is rather hard to find. I recently sold my H14 on eBay but I am still offering the sling if anyone is interested! It's very flat and form fitting. I was not too keen on the combo--but possibly because my gear is bulky and very heavy and it make the H14 hang away from the sling.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320697295833&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

cdrross said:

If its just the camera and lens, I would look at the Kata H14. I use a Kata H12 for my D90 + it will handle a smaller zoom.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/368033-REG/Kata_KT_H_14_H_14_GDC_Holster_Case.html

The bag isn't "stylish" but it will protect the equipment and does have the ability to carry just a bit more in the side pockets.

BTW the link provided shows this massive sling when "in use" - that is not standard equipment.
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Regards Craig - D90
WSSA #381

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I use a Think Tank Digital Holster 40, which fits a D3s with 70-200mm w/o hood attached, when extended. If I use the camera with a shorter lens there is no need to extend the holster. It's a tight fit, but that's exactly what I want. Camera with lens attached, nothing else.

TheLost said:

Here is my dilemma.. About 3 times a week i'm out watching/shooting my kids playing some type of sports. I have a large camera bag(backpack) that i normally take everything out of except my D7000 w/ 70-300vrii attached.

Did i mention my bag is large? I hate lugging it around but i also want someplace 'safe' to put my camera while i'm not using it.. Does anybody have a suggestion for a small bag (backpack, shoulder, sling) that fits just a camera and large lens.?

I have a feeling my wife is getting me a 70-200 f2.8 for my b-day (right sweety?). it would be nice if it fit that also.

I cant find anything... help?

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I use my Mountain Smith lumbar pack for my D700 + 80-200AFS or 70-300VR.

You can buy a photo insert for it with configurable conpartments. I has a strap for over the shoulder or you can use the waist belt as well.

See: http://www.mountainsmith.com/products.asp?productId=295&categoryId=42&subCategoryId=0&subCategory2Id=0

and for the insert:

http://www.mountainsmith.com/products.asp?productId=290&categoryId=22&subCategoryId=0&subCategory2Id=0

Love mine - it's the only camera bag I use.

John

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anotherrich said:

I have a Domke F 5XB that I really like. It's heavy canvas and about 10 or 11 inches long, 4 or 5 inches deep, and 6 or so inches tall with a large foldover flap that keeps everything safely inside. With primes, I can have one short lens on the body plus another in the bag.

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+1 on the Domke



with 70-200