Looking for a camera!

[nicholasleezt]

I am looking for a camera bag that can last me for atleast 2-3 years....as I expand.
I currently have a Nikon D3000+kit lens and a Tamron 70-300 telephoto lens.
As I grow deeper.....I am getting a Nikon D90, a SB-900 and a couple more of lenses.
The bag atleast bring me a Nikon body attach with a lens,2 or 3 lenses and a flash.
If you can find one with a tripod holder and laptop compartment or either one, that great!

I want some space for personal items too!

I was reccomended to get a Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW

[kuvahmagh]

I have the Slingshot 200 AW and by the looks of it the only difference is the monopod mount, wish I'd seen that before but o well. As for the bag I'm reasonably certain it won't fit two bodies with a couple of lenses. The 200 I have carries on body with lens attached, another lens. I also occasionally carry along a second body (film) in it but is is limited to to a 50mm prime lens. It's possible you may be able to configure it another way so as to fit 2 bodies but I'd go with the 300 'series' since I believe it is designed to hold 2 bodies. I don't think either of them will hold a Laptop, certainly not the 200.

Other than that I do like the Slingshot design most of the time but it can be a pain as well. Its good for using transit and such but if I were to go back I'd probably get a regular Backpack since most times, for me at least, it would be just as easy given that I don't change out gear a whole lot and the extra space would be nice.

[nicholasleezt]

Originally Posted by kuvahmagh

I have the Slingshot 200 AW and by the looks of it the only difference is the monopod mount, wish I'd seen that before but o well. As for the bag I'm reasonably certain it won't fit two bodies with a couple of lenses. The 200 I have carries on body with lens attached, another lens. I also occasionally carry along a second body (film) in it but is is limited to to a 50mm prime lens. It's possible you may be able to configure it another way so as to fit 2 bodies but I'd go with the 300 'series' since I believe it is designed to hold 2 bodies. I don't think either of them will hold a Laptop, certainly not the 200.

Other than that I do like the Slingshot design most of the time but it can be a pain as well. Its good for using transit and such but if I were to go back I'd probably get a regular Backpack since most times, for me at least, it would be just as easy given that I don't change out gear a whole lot and the extra space would be nice.

Thx for the TIP!
I need a bag for a walk about in the city and for general use....like for any oacasions....
What bag do you recommend?

[scootermcq]

I have the Lowepro Vertex 200 AW and love it...

I have the D90, 4 lenses, 3 flashes, accessories etc in the bag, plus notebook...

It does carry tripod, and I just about always have a monopod mounted on it.

Lowepro - Vertex 200 AW

[kuvahmagh]

I've never even seen that bag but looking at it online I think I might have to get me one of those. The Slingshot is nice but like I said I don't use its 'biggest' feature very much.

[candleman]

Black Wolf Adventure Gear - camera

i have that


carries my D80
24-70
3 flashes
18-135mm
50mm
al my spare batteries, radiotriggers, and chargers, raincoat, lunchbox, tripod.monopod, water bottle, 17" laptop as well as paperwork.

its a good bag and it doesnt scream "CAMERABAG" its just another backpack to most people = less likey to be targeted.

[Bluey]

Apart from small bags used for single body and lens type, I use a 'Hama' backpack when I want to take full kit with me on a shoot.
I fit two bodies with lens attached, and two more lens,lens hoods,SB800, spare batteries, all well padded.
Then in the large front pocket I carry things like, clening cloths, blower,lens pen etc.
It can be carried like a normal bag or as its name suggests 'back pack'.
Sorry I cant remember the model .
If I'm on foot in the bush, I take a very sturdy monopod and use it as a walking aid as well .

[nicholasleezt]

How about the Lowepro - Classified Sling 180 AW

It is quite big,It can hold my DLSR, 2 lenses and a flash.It can hold my laptop and a tripod.
Isn't it great!

Is good bag anyway....
Any other recommendation? or cons on the bag?

[kuvahmagh]

"7-9” netbook in front pocket."

Just for clarification it holds a netbook not a laptop.

[Cardiiiii]

I'd like to clarify that although it says 7-9" netbook, it fits in my 13" MBP. I don't think you can put in anything bigger than that though.