Recommendation for a camera bag for a 1D MII

[JX]

All,
Can anyone make a recommendation for a camera bag for a Mark II. I have a Canon EF 70-200 USM IS lens, Canon EF 50 f/1.4, will be getting a 580 flash when they come out.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks

Jim

[Panza]

Do you want a backpack or over-the-shoulder type bag ?
Do you want room for more lenses that you might purchase in the future ?

I have the the Lowepro Photo Trekker AW II and I am very happy with it.
http://www.fovitech.dk/fotodok/lowe/billeder/photo-trekker-aw-ll-big1.jpg

[neil_r]

I don’t know, you pay for all that glass, and then put them into your bag and leave the lens caps off ? :lol:

I have used a Billingham shoulder bag for the last 20 years. Two months ago I bought a Photo Trekker AW II used it once and it is now not being used awaiting an eBay listing. Whilst the backpack may be great for getting somewhere, once you get there, for me, it was a royal pain in the a**.

I really like the shoulder bag. The Billingham web site is at:-

http://www.billingham.co.uk

oops forgot to say I carry a MkII, 100-400, 17-40, Speedlight 550, light meter, filters, X Drive, sandwiches, change of underpants etc etc

N

[aam1234]

Hi Neil,

I checked the Billingham once and found their prices to be waaay up there, very expensive.

[neil_r]

Hi Neil,

I checked the Billingham once and found their prices to be waaay up there, very expensive.

But I have had mine for over 10 years and it is still going strong, in fact it looks better than the day I bought it. But I do take your point they aint cheap!

N

[Ian_H]

Another vote for Billingham here, yes they are expensive but I can't understand people who spend thousands on their gear and then buy the cheapest bag they can find. I have the 550 and there is plenty of room for my 1DMKII, 70-200 2.8Lis, flash, image tank, a few other lenses, waterproofs, media vests, drinks and some food.


Cheers
Ian

[aam1234]

but I can't understand people who spend thousands on their gear and then buy the cheapest bag they can find

Because there are alternatives with comparable quality at half the price (e.g Tamrac, Lowepro).

[scottbergerphoto]

I agreee with the Lowepro Photo Trekker AW II and add:
Tamrac Expedition 5
Tamrac Velocity 9
Newswear Digital Chest Vest ( Best for crowds and fast action ) www.newswear.com .
Yours truly, the Imelda of camera bags,
Scott

[IncompletePete]

I use a Lowepro Photo Trekker AW II for day trips, but if I'm just pottering about I take the Crumpler Budgy (I think that's the model name) which fits my EOS 1N, 28-70mm and a 70-300mm comfortably.

[aam1234]

Is "Crumpler" a brand name or model name.

Thanks

[Belmondo]

It's a company (brand name), and their website is a hoot.

http://www.crumpler.com.au/public/home.ehtml

[EDIT: Make sure you have the sound on and the volume up.]

[aam1234]

ha ha, their site is so cool 8)

[CyberDyneSystems]

I own one of these backpacks and for me they have only very limited usefullness.. at no point .. even when it is off your back and laying next to you at a shoot... at no point are they easy to get your gear in and out of. In fact they are quite cumnersome.

Where they come in very handy though.. is when you need to carry lots of stuff in a small case that spreads the weight. I can fit EVRY peice of photo gear I own into my Tamrac Cyberpack.. including a 500mm f/4.5 prime lens.

If I were to have one pack though.. it would definately be a more standard toploader. Not as easy to lug long distances.. but MUCH easier to work out of.

[jgbeam]

I really like the shoulder bag. The Billingham web site is at:-

http://www.billingham.co.uk

oops forgot to say I carry a MkII, 100-400, 17-40, Speedlight 550, light meter, filters, X Drive, sandwiches, change of underpants etc etc

N

My local dealer carries some small Billinghams and the quality is far superior to the usual brands. I don't think $300 is out of line to carry and protect $8-10,000 worth of gear. Which model do you use?

Jim

[neil_r]

I really like the shoulder bag. The Billingham web site is at:-

http://www.billingham.co.uk

oops forgot to say I carry a MkII, 100-400, 17-40, Speedlight 550, light meter, filters, X Drive, sandwiches, change of underpants etc etc

N

Which model do you use?

Jim

Mine is really old, the nearest to it is the 555 http://www.billingham.co.uk/prodbuy.asp?id=64

however a friend of mine has the 335 http://www.billingham.co.uk/prodbuy.asp?id=62

which is bigger than it looks.

N

[CyberDyneSystems]

I'm thinking that in the States the Domke is a close sibling to the Billingham... ?

[neil_r]

I'm thinking that in the States the Domke is a close sibling to the Billingham... ?


No no no, the Billingham is refined, made from the fiest canvas, leather and brass, it does not age it matures :D

In my case, a bit like its owner.

N

[sGu]

Neil, you still got that photo trekker for sale?

[CyberDyneSystems]

I'm thinking that in the States the Domke is a close sibling to the Billingham... ?


No no no, the Billingham is refined, made from the fiest canvas, leather and brass, it does not age it matures :D

In my case, a bit like its owner.

N

:wink: yep,.. thats my point.. this is the way Domke owners seem to feel too.. :lol:

[samdring]

CDS - I think Neil thought you meant donkey (again!)