Tripod and Camera Bag

[SanctuS]

What are good brands/models of camera bags and tripods...
At this point, I only have a Canon Rebel T2, 75-300mm lens, and a 28-90mm lens...so the bag wouldn't have to be too large. Any suggestions would be appreciated

 

[Big Mike]

I have a few bags made by Lowepro and I highly recommend them. They are made well and very well designed.

I also hear good things about Tamrack, Tenba, Crumpler.

What type of bag are you looking for? A shoulder bag, a backpack, a sling style bag etc.?

 

[SanctuS]

I think a shoulder bag would work well, but I'm not sure if I know the difference between a shoulder bag and a sling bag. One I was glancing at was a Tamrac Explorer 2...

 

[SanctuS]

I looked up sling bags, and I think I would go more for the shoulder bags.

 

[soylentgreen]

I have a couple of Kata bags that I really like. One shoulder/ Sling bag as well as a Rucksack. They are a bit on the heavy side compared to other comparable bags, but built like a tank. You won't have a heart attack if you accindently drop your bag on the sidewalk or down a trail. Lots of padding and modular velcro dividers to arrange stuff. Pricey though.

 

[usayit]

I like lowe pro's stealth reporters shoulder bags...

but my most used bag is a simple messenger bag from some clothing store.

 

[usayit]

As for tripods... most around here (including me) like Bogen/Manfrotto products. There are a wide range of applications from them.

 

[DeepSpring]

I just want to chime in a say when you buy a bag you should buy one that is too big. You never know what you might buy in the future and you don't want to be stuck with a $80 bag that's pointless because you have to now buy the $100 version to fit your new lens. Better off getting the $100 one now.

 

[Layton]

Crumpler makes great messenger bags. Big and small.

I have a lowepro computreker, its a big bulky, but i can fit my laptop in it which is nice. For portability the slingshot bags are the best i think,.

 

[Stretch Armstrong]

As far as tripods go, I would recommend at least looking at Amvona.com. I have been so pleased with their quality especially compared to the price. You can damn near go crazy shopping for tripods, least I did. I suppose it depends on your needs and intended use. I am tall, 6'3" so it was a search to find one tall enough without spending over $350.00.

Anyway, check em out. Doesn't cost anything and you may save some money. Good luck.

 

[SanctuS]

When buying a tripod, do you normally try to buy one that you can look into the camera without bending over? For Example, I am 5'10", would a 52" tripod be considered "short" or would a 62" one be a better idea?

 

[Stretch Armstrong]

Well, I can't lean over for long. I have major back problems, still recovering from surgery. So, I have to stand up or hit my knees which isn't so bad since I was raised Catholic.

You may be a spry 22 year old that can stay bent over for hours at a time. I just had a ***** of a time trying to find a sturdy tripod that wasn't shakey without spending an assload of money.

There is a lot of cheap crap out there and it is like porn, you will know it when you see it.

 

[SanctuS]

Well, I found this tripod on Amvona.com...its well within my small budget. In anyone's opinion, is it still of good quality? This one also caught my eye as being cheap...

 

[JIP]

Lowepro or Tamrac for bags Bogen for tripods.

 

[Peniole]

After searching a lot and reading reviews. I went today to check some out in person, and this one just stood out online, and in store, and of course within my budget. I needed a portable one for outdoor photography mainly and with a load capacity of 7.7lbs it was more than I needed for my E-500 and lenses which don't even come to a total of 3lbs. I'm 5'11" and fully extended the viewfinder was above my eye level. Quick deployment and retraction. Smooth panning and tilting. It just felt quality made and stable. 2 year standard warranty, register and it becomes 5 years.

http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/pid/2054

Listed as $150, but you'll find a dozen places online selling for about $120.