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I have a good fanny pack for F717 but it's too big to carry on a backpacking outing and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a minimal size pouch/bag for F717. I want to attach it to either shoulder straps or waist belts on a backpack and have my hands free to use trekking poles most of the time. It just has to hold a F717 and nothing else. Anyone has any ideas?

Thanks,
Zany
 
Saint Zany said:
I have a good fanny pack for F717 but it's too big to carry on a
backpacking outing and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a
minimal size pouch/bag for F717. I want to attach it to either
shoulder straps or waist belts on a backpack and have my hands free
to use trekking poles most of the time. It just has to hold a F717
and nothing else. Anyone has any ideas?
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Sony's LCS-FX is small and can be attached to a belt.
 
Thanks, Steven. It looked promising but I don't think it has a belt loop to attach to a backpack. At least I didn't see anything about that. What I want is to be able to attach it to either built-in shoulder straps or waist belt of a backpack when I backpack into the wilderness. It comes with its own shoulder straps which doesn't help me because I don't want things to be dangling from my neck.

Zany
Steven W. Bennett said:
Saint Zany said:
I have a good fanny pack for F717 but it's too big to carry on a
backpacking outing and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a
minimal size pouch/bag for F717. I want to attach it to either
shoulder straps or waist belts on a backpack and have my hands free
to use trekking poles most of the time. It just has to hold a F717
and nothing else. Anyone has any ideas?
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Sony's LCS-FX is small and can be attached to a belt.
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Saint Zany said:
Thanks, Steven. It looked promising but I don't think it has a belt
loop to attach to a backpack. At least I didn't see anything about
that. What I want is to be able to attach it to either built-in
shoulder straps or waist belt of a backpack when I backpack into
the wilderness. It comes with its own shoulder straps which doesn't
help me because I don't want things to be dangling from my neck.
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It does have a belt loop, Zany. I've got mine in my hands
and just measured the loop. It will accomodate up to a
2" belt/strap. You don't have to attach the included strap
to the case if you don't intend to use it.
 
Saint Zany said:
Thanks, Steven. It looked promising but I don't think it has a belt
loop to attach to a backpack. At least I didn't see anything about
that. What I want is to be able to attach it to either built-in
shoulder straps or waist belt of a backpack when I backpack into
the wilderness. It comes with its own shoulder straps which doesn't
help me because I don't want things to be dangling from my neck.

Zany
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I have one and it does have a belt loop on the back. A nice one that will accomodate an over 2 inch belt.

If you go to ebay, you can get for $40 less than the Sony price. Make sure you don't get an imitation. The ones that sell the actual Sony bag use the Sony part number ( LCS-FX) in their description. I got mine from the seller in Silver Springs, Maryland. She has 100% positive feedback, and she had it to me in two days from the end of the auction.
 
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&message=5568464

thats my lowepro bag, you can either wear it using the shoulder strap or you can put it on your waist using a belt... plus comes with a weather proof bag built in, perfect when you are passing under a water fall or something :)
waterfallrich said:
I strap a Lowepro Orion Mini to my pack which is probably bigger
that what you are looking for, but they have a big selection of
smaller bags - http://www.lowepro.com/pages/byStyle/digital.htm
--
Rich
http://www.ncwaterfalls.com
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I use it for day hikes. Has a belt loop and detachable shoulder strap.
Holds 717, folding rubber hood, A/V cable, extra batt, MS, and a filter.

http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/toploads/top_mini.htm

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Saint Zany said:
I have a good fanny pack for F717 but it's too big to carry on a
backpacking outing and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a
minimal size pouch/bag for F717. I want to attach it to either
shoulder straps or waist belts on a backpack and have my hands free
to use trekking poles most of the time. It just has to hold a F717
and nothing else. Anyone has any ideas?

Thanks,
Zany
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Thanks, Usurp. That seems to fit my need. I think I might look into even a smaller model Prisma 200AW. Only difference is the height and it seems to be big enough for DSC-F717. I need all the weight/volume savings I can get on a backpacking trip.

http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/prisma/prsm200.html

Zany
usurp said:
thats my lowepro bag, you can either wear it using the shoulder
strap or you can put it on your waist using a belt... plus comes
with a weather proof bag built in, perfect when you are passing
under a water fall or something :)
waterfallrich said:
I strap a Lowepro Orion Mini to my pack which is probably bigger
that what you are looking for, but they have a big selection of
smaller bags - http://www.lowepro.com/pages/byStyle/digital.htm
--
Rich
http://www.ncwaterfalls.com
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Only thing I don't like about it is maybe the depth of 4 in. Compared to Prisma300AW of 2.75 in. It has less room for other stuff but when you're backpacking you really have to watch every ounce. Thanks.

Zany
R2D2 said:
http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/toploads/top_mini.htm

R2
Saint Zany said:
I have a good fanny pack for F717 but it's too big to carry on a
backpacking outing and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a
minimal size pouch/bag for F717. I want to attach it to either
shoulder straps or waist belts on a backpack and have my hands free
to use trekking poles most of the time. It just has to hold a F717
and nothing else. Anyone has any ideas?

Thanks,
Zany
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It is a bit bulky, but I've got a WA lens, filters, 2 extra batteries, case of MS's, pad and pen, lenspen, lens tissue & cleaning fluid, so I use every bit of available space. I either hook it thru the hip belt (which might not work for you since you use trekking poles) or thru a cinch strap I have looped thru one of my shoulder straps. If I'm just using a day pack, I wear it as a fanny pack.

One of those that either usurp or R2D2 recommended might be better for you if you just have a camera. All Lowepro's I've seen have good padding and are well made so I don't see how you can go wrong with any of them.
--
Rich
http://www.ncwaterfalls.com
 
the Prisma 200 wont fit the 717. as you can see in my pics, i have the Prisma 300 which is 7.25inches and it fits the 717 nicely. the Prisma 200 is 7 inches wide which is exact size of the 717. this means u will be stretch the bag a bit to get the camera in.

so only get the prisma 200 is u actually get to try it at a shop and check ityourself. other then that i would advise u to get the Prisma 300.
Saint Zany said:
http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/prisma/prsm200.html

Zany
usurp said:
thats my lowepro bag, you can either wear it using the shoulder
strap or you can put it on your waist using a belt... plus comes
with a weather proof bag built in, perfect when you are passing
under a water fall or something :)
waterfallrich said:
I strap a Lowepro Orion Mini to my pack which is probably bigger
that what you are looking for, but they have a big selection of
smaller bags - http://www.lowepro.com/pages/byStyle/digital.htm
--
Rich
http://www.ncwaterfalls.com
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I use M-Rock-The Glacier Bay and it works pretty
good. Good quality and offers good protection.
You can also do some research on their bags.
Saint Zany said:
Zany
R2D2 said:
http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/toploads/top_mini.htm

R2
Saint Zany said:
I have a good fanny pack for F717 but it's too big to carry on a
backpacking outing and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a
minimal size pouch/bag for F717. I want to attach it to either
shoulder straps or waist belts on a backpack and have my hands free
to use trekking poles most of the time. It just has to hold a F717
and nothing else. Anyone has any ideas?

Thanks,
Zany
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I am planning on carrying F717, an extra battery, a filter, and a pocket tripod. I will probably put F717 and a filter into a waist/shoulder bag and put the rest into my backpack. I like to have as little as possible on my shoulder/waist. The other stuff would ne nice to have but gotta learn to say NO on a backpacking trip. :-) Maybe a lenspen.. :-)
waterfallrich said:
It is a bit bulky, but I've got a WA lens, filters, 2 extra
batteries, case of MS's, pad and pen, lenspen, lens tissue &
cleaning fluid, so I use every bit of available space. I either
hook it thru the hip belt (which might not work for you since you
use trekking poles) or thru a cinch strap I have looped thru one of
my shoulder straps. If I'm just using a day pack, I wear it as a
fanny pack.

One of those that either usurp or R2D2 recommended might be better
for you if you just have a camera. All Lowepro's I've seen have
good padding and are well made so I don't see how you can go wrong
with any of them.
--
Rich
http://www.ncwaterfalls.com
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Hmm... that would be hard to do because I haven't seen those in local camera stores. I might have to go with 300 then.... Anyway, thanks for all you advice, Usurp.

Zany
usurp said:
so only get the prisma 200 is u actually get to try it at a shop
and check ityourself. other then that i would advise u to get the
Prisma 300.
Saint Zany said:
http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/prisma/prsm200.html

Zany
usurp said:
thats my lowepro bag, you can either wear it using the shoulder
strap or you can put it on your waist using a belt... plus comes
with a weather proof bag built in, perfect when you are passing
under a water fall or something :)
waterfallrich said:
I strap a Lowepro Orion Mini to my pack which is probably bigger
that what you are looking for, but they have a big selection of
smaller bags - http://www.lowepro.com/pages/byStyle/digital.htm
--
Rich
http://www.ncwaterfalls.com
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Thanks for the info, numusician. Still, Prisma300AW is more compact. Better suited for a backpacking trip. I know it's smaller but I just have to learn to not carry everything. :-)

Zany
numusician said:
Saint Zany said:
Zany
R2D2 said:
http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/toploads/top_mini.htm

R2
Saint Zany said:
I have a good fanny pack for F717 but it's too big to carry on a
backpacking outing and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a
minimal size pouch/bag for F717. I want to attach it to either
shoulder straps or waist belts on a backpack and have my hands free
to use trekking poles most of the time. It just has to hold a F717
and nothing else. Anyone has any ideas?

Thanks,
Zany
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From my thread,

Usurp recommended LowePro Prism300 bag. It looks promising for me because I can loop it through my backpack's waist belt. And I think it's just big enough for the camera and thus minimal volume/size and weight.

http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/prisma/prsm300.html
R2D2 said:
http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/toploads/top_mini.htm

R2
Saint Zany said:
I have a good fanny pack for F717 but it's too big to carry on a
backpacking outing and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a
minimal size pouch/bag for F717. I want to attach it to either
shoulder straps or waist belts on a backpack and have my hands free
to use trekking poles most of the time. It just has to hold a F717
and nothing else. Anyone has any ideas?

Thanks,
Zany
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