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It's very well padded outside



and inside and holds all of my gear



including my notebook computer.

 
hi,

after searching and waiting for weeks i finally found a sand colored domke F4 shown here. i like the bag alot as it is small but allows me to carry the 10d with the 17-40 on the cam in a verticle position. then there is room for the 75-300 and 28-135 (not shown). there are two side pockets for hoods, extra battery and cards and stuff. the canvas is nice and more water resistant then i thought it might be and i like the way it molds to the body, unlike the hard shell cases. there is also a space in back for flat stuff like pek pads, money and the like. plus another like it in front and then a zippered place on the inside of the fold over flap.

i also carry it sometimes without the internal pads which makes the bag nice and floppy, then there is room for some lunch and a bottle of water for when i am out on the islands painting and stuff.



the 10d w/17-40 lens attached sets this way. i don't even carry a strap on the cam anymore as it is so easy to grab the cam from this position, and so it stays in the bag untill i need it. while i have the cam in hand it rest on the top of the bag as i am walking. of course i have a hold on it but i don't have to carry the weight. the 10d with the battery grip is a tight fit though, so i don't use that anymore, but i haven't missed it so far.



wm
 
I have a Sony TRV9 video recorder. I believe it is about the same size as the TRV900. The Lowepro Mini Trekker will hold the D60/10D w/grip, some lenses, and flash along with the video recorder with some accessories (mic, light, 2x lens) and extra batteries for above items. Your photo lens selection would be limited to a couple of zooms say the 28-135, a 70-200 or 100-400, and TCs. Put the largest zoom in the center section lower compartment, SLR in upper center section, flash and other lenses along one side and the video camera and misc. items along the other side.

One advantage to shooting digital is you don't have to make room for film. As stated in a previous message check the bag interior dimensions with your gear requirements. Depending on your equipment needs, you may find you will need a larger pack like the Photo or Nature Trekker. My other pack is the Lowepro Pro AW because I needed something bigger to carry the 500mm f/4.

Why carry the chargers around? I leave them in the vehicle and use a DC/AC power converter to plug the camera chargers into and charge batteries while driving or charge one set while shooting with the other set. I keep the DC/AC converter and all photo/video related chargers and a Fellowes 8-outlet power tap (lot of outlets in a small package) in a red canvas toolbag. Red (hot like power) because it is easy to spot in the closet and in the truck (4dr Tahoe). I suppose if I were flying somewhere, I would pack the red bag inside checked luggage.

If you are shooting from inside the vehicle, the DC/AC converter also allows you to use the AC adapters to power the cameras in cold weather to avoid low power problems encountered with Li-Ion batteries when they get cold (near freezing).

Enjoy,
Larry
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Take the animal out of nature and it is gone forever. Take a picture of the animal in nature and you can remember and share it forever.
 
Bagging a 10D w/17-40 and a 75-300IS in the smallest space possible ended up, after an hour of trying out all the bags in the store, with an MROCK Grand Canyon Pack. The 10D with 17-40 sits with an included lens rest, while the 75-300 stands up for easy lens changes. There is room in the lid for filters and cleaning supplies. There is room in the front pouch for batteries, memory cards, etc. There is also an integrated protective rain jacket that can be used to protect the bag from the elements. Very nifty. Very compact.

http://www.m-rock.com/canyon.htm

 
ChristianP said:
What a really cool thread! Makes me want to rush home to take
photos of my bag (Lowepro Stealth Report 400AW) to show everyone.
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don't keep us waiting :-)
ChristianP said:
I've also got a new bag currently being shipped to me, the Lowepro
Rover AWII backpack. This is one backpack that never seems to get
mentioned on these sorts of threads.
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good, will be waiting for that one as well!
--
One per customer
Ira Abramov
 
ChristianP said:
I've also got a new bag currently being shipped to me, the Lowepro
Rover AWII backpack. This is one backpack that never seems to get
mentioned on these sorts of threads. This really surprises me
because, to me, it seems to solve the two biggest problems with
photographic backpacks, a) you can't get your gear out without
taking the pack off and b) you have to take a separate pack to
carry any non-photographic gear you need. The Rover has upper and
lower compartments for non-photographic and photographic equipment
respectively and you can actually reach around and get your camera
out of the lower compartment without taking the pack completely
off.
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I am currently looking at purchasing this backpack and was curious how it has performed for you? What lenses can you fit in the lower compartment? Will the 70-200 IS fit with the 24-70 2.8? I am a little cautious about have all the equipment on the bottom of the pack as this is the first thing to "hit the ground" so to speak. Is there adequate padding on the bottom to protect the equipment from any sudden drops to the floor? I do like the design and the ability to use as a day pack and photog bag.
 
It seems like this bag still raises questions about its use with Big Ed. So, I'm bumping this up.
dave99ag said:
The outside of my bag holds my tripod among other non-camera stuff.



I still have some room for expansion on the inside. I'm hoping to
add a 24-70 or 17-40 after the first of the year.

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well I just got a domke J1 to use when my stealth pack is just to much. I love it it is smaller, holds what I need, and is easy to work out of. It has made work more fun!! My stealth pack is the best when I need my laptop, 2nd body and everything that I would need. 90% of my jobs I need less and the domke has done great. In the domke I have lowepro pouches to organize and protect and I can also take them out and put them on my belt if need be.





the stealth bag does not get as much use now but it holds a lot and dose not look like a camera bag. it is hard to "work out of" if on the move but it is the best for sports shooting for me..it's empty now but here is how I use it





http://www.danielyaris.com
 
James, I'm still waiting for my CompuTrekker AW to arrive. Just 2 questions. Where did you get the attachment for you're water bottle? Is there any other accessory attachment available for this bag?
JamesMD said:
It's very well padded outside



and inside and holds all of my gear



including my notebook computer.

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Gandalf said:
Velocity 7 & 9 and Bob Krist side by side.



Velocity 7 with 28-135 IS, 100-400 IS, 1.4 teleconverter,
filter case, spare battery, extension tube, two lens pens,
two CF cases, caps, and 4 NIMH batteries. It also holds
the 10D body but there is not room for the camera to
fit on the lens. With all of this in the bag it is STUFFED,
no room to spare.



Velocity 9 with 28-135 IS, 100-400 IS, 1.4 teleconverter,
420 flash, omni diffuser, filter case, spare battery, extension
tube, two lens pens, two CF cases, caps, and 4 NIMH
batteries. It also holds the 10D body on the 100-400 lens
with room to spare.



I ended keeping the Bob Krist and the Velocity 7. The
Velocity 9 I sent back since it was just too big for me
to use on an every day basis. I added the MAS storage
bags that attach to the outside of the Velocity 7 as
needed to carry the equipment that won't fit inside
the Velocity 7.

The MAS accessories can be viewed here.

http://www.canogacamera.com/e/env/00017pEFnOIYWmMSQA1t9Q2/tamrac/g_modularaccessory.htm?link=g_masaccessory.htm

The Bob Krist is used to store my equipment and
when I go on trips. But usually not take into the
field. Just too big for my taste.

Hope this helps.

Gallery with larger full images.

http://www.pbase.com/gandalf/bags

Gandalf
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http://www.pbase.com/ptkitty/galleries
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My favorite picture is the one I'm taking right now
 
Jake Brake said:
ChristianP said:
I've also got a new bag currently being shipped to me, the Lowepro
Rover AWII backpack. This is one backpack that never seems to get
mentioned on these sorts of threads. This really surprises me
because, to me, it seems to solve the two biggest problems with
photographic backpacks, a) you can't get your gear out without
taking the pack off and b) you have to take a separate pack to
carry any non-photographic gear you need. The Rover has upper and
lower compartments for non-photographic and photographic equipment
respectively and you can actually reach around and get your camera
out of the lower compartment without taking the pack completely
off.
Click to expand...
I am currently looking at purchasing this backpack and was curious
how it has performed for you? What lenses can you fit in the lower
compartment? Will the 70-200 IS fit with the 24-70 2.8? I am a
little cautious about have all the equipment on the bottom of the
pack as this is the first thing to "hit the ground" so to speak.
Is there adequate padding on the bottom to protect the equipment
from any sudden drops to the floor? I do like the design and the
ability to use as a day pack and photog bag.
Click to expand...
I have the rover. I liked the idea of having the two compartments but practically it has been somewhat of a dissapointment. Whenever you want to get at your equipment, you have to take the pack off even if you have help from someone else. Plus, the pack never wants to stand up when on the ground properly, so it always ends up getting messy while hiking. As well, with the top part filled with your non camera stuff, I don't think that the bottom compartment opens very easily and satisfactorily for me. Try out this bag with all your stuff in it in the store first. It is really comfy on my back though.

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Adam

10D
http://www.pbase.com/mcdiarmid/
http://www.slanty.net
pbase supporter
 
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