Is there a shoulder bag that can actually hold this stuff??

[Blue S2]

Ok, I have a Lowpro Sling 200. I finally found a way to hold all my stuff comfortably in it...but now I want a shoulder bag to carry around instead since I need a backpack to hold other, noncamera stuff. Only one thing can be on the back!

I have a Tamrac system 3, and it can't begin to hold my stuff. Is there anything out there that does??? I want something to carry around while walking outdoors. I also want the stuff to be relatively accessible. Basically i love the sling's format...but ide rather have it as a shoulder bag. Any ideas?

This is what's in mine at the moment...

5D w/ grip. (big!)
24-105L w/ reversed hood
35 1.4L w/ reversed hood
100 2.8 macro
15mm fisheye (on its way)
430EX flash
filter box
72mm polarizer
extra battery
battery charger for camera
battery charger for flash
Wimberly macro flash bracket
Off-shoe cord

[coreypolis]

The Tamrac Velocity 9 would be your best bet. I sold mine a good year and a half ago, but it held quite a bit. The problem for me is that all the weight os only on one shoulder, and that gets tiring after a while, and you can't really switch sides to even it out.

[jfrancho]

Domke F-1X (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=4387&A=details&Q=&sku=442867&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation).

[gryphonslair99]

Tamrac Pro 12 or Pro 14

[WildWolf]

lowepro stealthreporter series. I have the 550 and it holds EVERYTHING and then some including my laptop. Good luck

[awad]

Tamrac Pro 12 or Pro 14

second the pro 12. its HUGE.

[Blue S2]

Ive seen the Pro 12 and the large Stealths...WAY TOO BIG. I will check out some of these other ones. Maybe I will just settle on a backpack.

[blackshadow]

Might be worth a look at some of the Crumpler bags.

[joegolf68]

Might be worth a look at some of the Crumpler bags.

I have the 7 Million and hoped it would hold everything. It actually can, but way to inconvenient to stuff everything into it, so I just ordered the 6 Million and when it arrives tomorrow, I will put it to use to hold the flow-over. On most shoots, don't we all use only a tiny bit of our equipment and we know what to take in advance, or at least can leave one bag in the car and take the other one for the shoot, most times? do have the roller-bag which can hold everything for airline travel, if I happen to travel any more. Of coure, sorry, I don't think I added anything to your original question unless you consider two bags, like I have done. Good shopping.

[Blue S2]

Yeah, I think I will have to go with a small shoulder bag to walk around and just trim down what I take, and then just have a bigger bag for everything.

Its truly amazing what this Slingshot 200 can hold, and comfortable in virtually the same size bag as everyone else.

[joegolf68]

Yeah, I think I will have to go with a small shoulder bag to walk around and just trim down what I take, and then just have a bigger bag for everything.

Its truly amazing what this Slingshot 200 can hold, and comfortable in virtually the same size bag as everyone else.

So, just maybe I did help a little. I hope so.

[lostdoggy]

Just out of curiosity, wouldn't it be more practical to carry Xtra Batteries then to carry a charger and only one set of battery???

[Blue S2]

Yes, but I only have 2 batteries. Regardless, if I plan a few days trip, i'de rather just charge batteries than carry a whole bunch. The charger really doesn't take much space at all.

[Freff]

If it's a shoulder bag you want, the Billingham 550 fits the bill.

[CoolToolGuy]

One question to ask yourself is "Can your shoulder actually hold all of this stuff?" When I started to get more DSLR stuff I got a Tamrac 608 for two bodies and all the stuff I had at that point. I loaded it up and took it out for a day, and my shoulder and back gave out. While its true that I'm no longer a spring chicken, and EOS bodies and lenses are heavier than the FD gear I was used to, you should really think over the decision to try and carry everything all at once on your shoulder. Think about getting a bag like a Lowepro roller or a Pelican soft insert to hold everything, take it with you in your car, and then load up your shoulder bag with just what you'll need for that session. It'll probably work out better for you in the long run.

Have Fun,

[Blue S2]

Yeah... I was experimenting with my stuff last night and this is a bit trickier than I thought.

I'm thinking a Tamrac phototrail backpack or similar and maybe a Pro Zoom pack combo might be more what I want. Carry it all in the backpack, and then just take out walking what I need specifically. I can attach two accesory pouches to that thing apparently. Maybe a second lens, and a flash?

[BearLeeAlive]

Another that would work is what I use, the Domke J-803. It is very well constructed and would carry what you want and even more with the 2 huge front pockets. You would not want a larger bag, I am a 6' 210lb fairly fit guy and after a couple hours this thing full can get heavy, though the camera is usually out with one lens most of the time.

These pics are from when I got it a year ago. My kit has changed a bit but it still shows what can be carried. I have even carried a bit more than what is shown here.

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This is my 5'5" wife holding the bag.

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[awad]

check out the kata r-103 + w-92 or the t-212.

heres my r-103

http://www.johnawad.net/disorganized.jpg

thats a 5D+70-200 f/2.8, 50 1.8, 85 1.8, 24-70 f/2.8, 17-40 f/4, 430+580. in the backpack. not to mention my 15" powerbook in the back.

then you add the w-92 to the bottom:

http://www.johnawad.net/w923.jpg

http://www.johnawad.net/w922.jpg

i swing the w-92 to the front or the side when im shooting. so i can work out of it when im wearing it as a fanny pack. it'll hold my 70-200 f/2.8 in the main compartment.

[Jon]

Domke F-1X (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=4387&A=details&Q=&sku=442867&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation).
Heck, the F-2 should take it, never mind the F-1X!
Another that would work is what I use, the Domke J-803. It is very well constructed and would carry what you want and even more with the 2 huge front pockets. You would not want a larger bag, I am a 6' 210lb fairly fit guy and after a couple hours this thing full can get heavy, though the camera is usually out with one lens most of the time.

These pics are from when I got it a year ago. My kit has changed a bit but it still shows what can be carried. I have even carried a bit more than what is shown here.

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This is my 5'5" wife holding the bag.

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I'd have suggested the F-802 or F-803 except he has the grip on the 5D; that's going to make the body a bit too deep for one of those.

[BearLeeAlive]

I'd have suggested the F-802 or F-803 except he has the grip on the 5D; that's going to make the body a bit too deep for one of those.
I have tried putting a grip on my 20D and did get it to work. It does bulge the bag out quite a bit, but the glory of a satchel is it does have this capability. The J-803 is a wee bit bigger that the F-803. 13.5x4.5x10 as opposed to 13x4x9. The depth can be exceeded by quite a bit, as can the height, just by adjusting the strap on the top flap.

Here is a catalogue of Domke bags (http://www.tiffen.com/userimages/Domke_Cat_noZing_SS.pdf). I really looked hard before buying, the Billingham are likely the nicest, but not for the cost. The Crumplers have really bad colours of fuzzy (read dirt holding) interiors, though otherwise not too badly built. The Lowepro were not too bad either, I just never found one that would suit me as good. I did look at a bunch of others, just found the Domke's the best value.

I have drug my ballistic nylon Domke all over the place with almost no sign of wear.

Whatever shoulder bag you decide on, get a good padded solution for the shoulder strap to help cushion the load. I use a strap designed for a large fabric tool bag I have but do not use the strap with, this thing is meant for carrying 100lb bags and is great.

[Cathpah]

Domke F-1X (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=4387&A=details&Q=&sku=442867&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation).

yep, or possibly the f-2...however you wouldn't have a whole lot of room to expand your gear list.

[Blue S2]

Ok, I ordered the Pro Digital 9 holster from tamrac and a large lens case and and a medium pouch. I figure that will get me moving as compact as possible.

5D w/ grip and 24-105 w/ hood in the main compartment. 35L in the attached lens case, and flash in the attached pouch. Batteries/polarizer/cards/etc... in the 2 pockets. I can live with that I think. I figure thats as much as I will generally want on me. And the toploading seems more accessible than some of the shoulder bags. I tried emptying my shoulder bag and just grabbing the 5D out and it wasn't fun with such a large lid flap.

[MegaHurtz]

I am rocking the Tamrac Pro 12 currently, it should be more than enough to hold everything that you have... I keep 2 bodies, 2 lenses, flash, battery pack, extra batteries, chargers, flash cord, etc in my bag, with lots of room to spare.

[jfrancho]

yep, or possibly the f-2...however you wouldn't have a whole lot of room to expand your gear list.I thought about recommending the F-2, but it didn't seem quite big enough. I have an F-6 and a few F-901 removable pockets - amazing the amount of junk you can fit in there. The thing I like most about canvas is that even with the inserts, it conforms with the equipment in the bag. Totally different from the Lowepros and Tamracs I had had previously.

[NBEast]

The Tamrac add-on accessory bags (lens and flash shapes) have huge 3" velcro backs. The flash holder I use also has a hefty velcro flap so the flash is very secure.

They're perfect for making your own Batman Utility belt. I've heard of people using a wide belted fanny-pack combined with these and putting the nick-nacks into the fanny-pack pouch.

So; a lens bag big enough for 24-105 and flash bag for the fanny pack belt, the cleaning kit, filters, etc, (whatever you need most handy), and even a smaller lens.

Then a shoulder bag for the rest.

I haven't used it, but like the idea of stuff being more secured and not swinging around so much - plus it's easier on the shoulder.

I also dislike having a backpack. Not convenient at all, and too easy to forget to zip all the way and dump $4000 all over the sidewalk.

[SkipD]

I have the Lowepro Stealth Reporter 650 AW and have a 20D/grip, 16-35L, 24-70L, and a 70-200 f/2.8L IS - all with their hoods on (70-200 reversed) plus a LOT of other stuff - flash, meter, charger, cleaning equipment, and more. There's a place for a PC in the bag that I use for a full-sized (8.5x11 inch) gray card and a GretagMacBeth color chart as well as other flat items.

[deadpass]

crumpler bazillion dollar home.