Needing a Camera Bag

tjsphotos · Aug 12, 2011

Hi all im in search for a bag big enough for have the following gear:
15.7'' laptop
18-55mm EFS lens
55-250mm EFS lens
70-200mm lens f2.8
580ex ii with battery pack add on
canon 550d with grip
and room for another dslr and a few more lens
and maybe a 150-500mm lens..

and i need to preferred as a carryon side for going onto flights as i dont really want to put it in check in baggage .
you guy and girls have any idea on a type of bag

jaomul · Aug 12, 2011

Large "Tenba Messenger" may be worth a look. You may have to take lens off and put body cap on if you leave the grip on. I managed a 50d with kit lens, a 55-250, a 50mm a panasonic f28 in its own bag, a laptop 15.6, a grip, 2 books, multiple chargers and few magazines, and a point and shoot. It was tight but there are moveable dividers and a full camera padded holder that can be removed (and it doesn't look like a camera bag so wont draw attention)

tjsphotos · Aug 12, 2011

jaomul said:
Large "Tenba Messenger" may be worth a look. You may have to take lens off and put body cap on if you leave the grip on. I managed a 50d with kit lens, a 55-250, a 50mm a panasonic f28 in its own bag, a laptop 15.6, a grip, 2 books, multiple chargers and few magazines, and a point and shoot. It was tight but there are moveable dividers and a full camera padded holder that can be removed (and it doesn't look like a camera bag so wont draw attention)

bag im currently using is a lowepro fastpack 250 that out space

IgsEMT · Aug 12, 2011

Tamrac makes nice bags.

jdag · Aug 13, 2011

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jaymitch · Aug 13, 2011

Im a big fan of ThinkTank bags, its all i use these days. Check out their site its worth a look, the bags are made incredibly well and very functional.

GeorgieGirl · Aug 14, 2011

I recently bought the LowePro Roller x200. Very happy with it.

Erik638 · Aug 14, 2011

I am also a big fan of ThinkTank bags. I have a streetwalker which would probably be to small for your needs but also have a streetwalker hard drive that might work for you or possibly a airport antidote v 2.0. Either way I have been very happy with my ThinkTank bags. Good Luck.

Erik

KmH · Aug 14, 2011

Domke makes nice bags too.

Think Tank bags are the bomb, but I don't have one. I can get what I need for 1/2 the cost.

I am constantly amazed at the number of people that seem incapable of choosing a frickin' camera bag without help? Doh!

table1349 · Aug 14, 2011

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tjsphotos · Aug 15, 2011

KmH said:
Domke makes nice bags too.

Think Tank bags are the bomb, but I don't have one. I can get what I need for 1/2 the cost.

I am constantly amazed at the number of people that seem incapable of choosing a frickin' camera bag without help? Doh!

just getting others options before i pick what to get always does help lol

Kerbouchard · Aug 15, 2011

I use a backpack that I bought at Walmart. I can't stand on it. I can't throw it down the stairs. Heck, I can't even throw it off the roof. Still holds all my gear, fits onto carry on, and even has wheels. And knowing my gear isn't protected, it helps me to not randomly throw it down stairs or off roofs.

As far as what's in it: D700, D90, 18-105, 70-300, 35-70 2.8, 50mm 1.8, Bugma 150 2.8, SB-600, SB-800, batteries, chargers, laptop, and a few books.

Only problem is, I have to remember to not throw it down a flight of stairs. Other than that, it works just fine.

tjsphotos · Aug 15, 2011

Kerbouchard said:
I use a backpack that I bought at Walmart. I can't stand on it. I can't throw it down the stairs. Heck, I can't even throw it off the roof. Still holds all my gear, fits onto carry on, and even has wheels. And knowing my gear isn't protected, it helps me to not randomly throw it down stairs or off roofs.

As far as what's in it: D700, D90, 18-105, 70-300, 35-70 2.8, 50mm 1.8, Bugma 150 2.8, SB-600, SB-800, batteries, chargers, laptop, and a few books.

Only problem is, I have to remember to not throw it down a flight of stairs. Other than that, it works just fine.

yeah problem is we have no walmart shops in new zealand