who knew that i would need a master's degree for this...

[blonde]

so in my search for the ultimate bag, i just got myself the Lowepro Lens Trekker 600 along with 3 lens cases and a pouch. well, it has been 2 hours and i finally figured out how to put this bag together. i will admit that this was more challenging than the last semester of my MBA.... :lol:

[Jon]

Yeah - but an MBA's not a real degree with any practical use, other than running previously-successful companies into the ground.
:{)#

[Eagle]

Where's the pics of the new bag?

[thekid24]

There is no such thing as the ultimate bag:p

Usually two or three will suffice:D

[blonde]

Yeah - but an MBA's not a real degree with any practical use, other than running previously-successful companies into the ground.
:{)#

ouch!!! :)

[blonde]

There is no such thing as the ultimate bag:p

Usually two or three will suffice:D

it's a good thing that i have 4 :) i need a good bag for working in the field with the 500.

[MDJAK]

Yeah - but an MBA's not a real degree with any practical use, other than running previously-successful companies into the ground.
:{)#

LMAO


Pictures, Snir.

[Jon]

Was going to say something else, but that'd be piling on. I'll see if someone else thinks of it.

[MDJAK]

BS = bull sh&t
MS = more sh%t
PHD = piled higher and deeper

???

[gjman]

Yeah - but an MBA's not a real degree with any practical use, other than running previously-successful companies into the ground.
:{)#

Actually selecting the right camera bag can be termed as an optimization problem. I think them MBA kids do some Linear Programming or something in their coursework.

You definitely need to optimize. Costs, current and future equipment, weight, typical loadout etc. Thats why its almost impossible to find "the bag" but rather a combination of bags depending on the situation. So you are only optimized for a given set of conditions (duh) and never for all set of conditions.

If you let me expound further (using my piled higher & deeper knowledge), optimization often does not account for utility. So my CompuRover AW is highly optimized for travel but it has very low utility when you reach the destination. My Mini Trekker is highly optimized to carry gear but it offers very low utility in terms of travel.

[blonde]

i will put some pics a in 30 mins. i just thought about it and i have went through tons of bags in the past year and half!!

canon 200DG
Canon shoulder bag (can't remember the model)
Lowepro computrekker
Lowepro Computrekker Plus
Crumpler 7 million dollar
Lowepro stealth reporter 650 x2
kinesis long lens case
lowepro lens trekker 600
tarmac expedition 8
thinktank airport addicted
lowepro rezo 140 (my first bag)

and a few other that i don't even remember anymore...

[blonde]

as promised, here are the pics:

http://sgphoto.smugmug.com/photos/177394965-L-1.jpg

http://sgphoto.smugmug.com/photos/177392161-L-1.jpg

flash gear:

http://sgphoto.smugmug.com/photos/177396073-L-1.jpg

100-400:

http://sgphoto.smugmug.com/photos/177395673-L-1.jpg

24-70 OR 1.4x+ 2.0x :

http://sgphoto.smugmug.com/photos/177391232-L.jpg

all my cables and misc + extension tube:

http://sgphoto.smugmug.com/photos/177394324-L.jpg

[Jon]

i will put some pics a in 30 mins. i just thought about it and i have went through tons of bags in the past year and half!!

canon 200DG
Canon shoulder bag (can't remember the model)
Lowepro computrekker
Lowepro Computrekker Plus
Crumpler 7 million dollar
Lowepro stealth reporter 650 x2
kinesis long lens case
lowepro lens trekker 600
tarmac expedition 8
thinktank airport addicted
lowepro rezo 140 (my first bag)

and a few other that i don't even remember anymore...There's your problem! You didn't get a Domke!

[overclock]

Watch the FedEx Commercial making fun of MBAs. (http://www.fedex.com/us/about/unitedstates/advertising/tvads/mbawm.html) Very funny.

Nice bag.

[Ray Marrero]

I agree, I have three bags myself and each has its own little purpose. One for a quick outdoor session, one for indoor studio setup, and one for storage. The do all, be all ultimate bag is a myth.

[KirkHMB]

What about a pic of you wearing it. That looks like a reaalllly looonnnnnggg bag. We won't get into the compensating jokes, since we've seen the 500 in the pix.

[blonde]

i will get you a pic of me wearing it tomorrow when i go shooting with CDS.

[PacAce]

so in my search for the ultimate bag, i just got myself the Lowepro Lens Trekker 600 along with 3 lens cases and a pouch. well, it has been 2 hours and i finally figured out how to put this bag together. i will admit that this was more challenging than the last semester of my MBA.... :lol:
Thanks heavens you don't have a Ph.D. Otherwise, it would have taken you longer while you pondered all the different possibilities for arranging the pounches and bags, weighed the cons and pros of each, charted it and then drew a conclusion on which was the better option and then finding someone to implement that option for you. :lol: :mrgreen: ;)

[KirkHMB]

Do we have pix of this yet? I saw the thinktank ones.