Lowepro Compu primus for my kit

[jvanmil]

Hey All

I am upgrading my kit and i want a good bag for it, but one that i can use as a (day-)trekking bag also. I want to be able fit the following in there: Canon 400D, with a sigma 10-20, a Canon 24-105 and the Canon 100-400. I was looking at the Lowepro Compu Primus for this. As i am traveling for work and i want to take a notebook when needed in the same bag. I also do a lot of trekking so i want to be able to take some clothing, a jacket, some food other stuff with me.

What do you think about this? Will my kit fit in there, and is it big enough to fit the rest? Or do you have other suggestions?

Thanks

Jan

[MPCman]

goedendag jan :)

i have the normal primus myself, which seems to be smaller then the compu primus. I often put the following in the lower compartment:
- EOS 400d + grip
- 100-400
- 18-55 kitlens
- 50 1.8
In my bag, I would not be sure if the 24-105 and 10-20 would fit, but due to the extended size of the compu primus I think this should work.

In my bag, I need to have the 100-400 mounted, or it doesn't fit. Perhaps its also possible in the compu primus to have the 100-400 stored in the lowest part of the lowest compartement, and either one of your 'normal' sized lenses mounted.

I really recommend the Primus for hiking. It's FAR more comfortable then most (non photo) backpacks I've ever used, especially when carrying some weight in it.

[Electric Shepherd]

Same here, I'm a user of the regular Primus and it swallows a lot of gear whilst remaining very comfortable for long periods.

This is what I usually fit in the lower compartment my Primus: gripped 450D with 70-210 USM, 18-55 kit lens, nifty 50 [all lenses with reversed hoods fitted] and rocket blower. The lower flap has a pocket with space for 2 further SD cards, CPL filter, remote release and grey cards. I keep the top compartment clear for clothing, food etc. There's space for a water bottle on the outside, whilst the outside flap is useful for maps and then I carry my 190xprob/488rc2 on the tripod holder when I'm feeling really energetic!

I'm sure the Compu Primus would fit the bill for your needs, particularly as I believe it's a little larger than the regular Primus.

Of course if you can get your hands on one physically to check then that would be great, but if you were ordering online I don't think you'd be disappointed.

[xandrew]

What about Minimus. Can I accomodate 70-200 f/2,8 with 450D (w/0 grip)? I'd like to take backpack as small as possible since I want to use on a bike as well.

[MPCman]

What about Minimus. Can I accomodate 70-200 f/2,8 with 450D (w/0 grip)? I'd like to take backpack as small as possible since I want to use on a bike as well.
I doubt it will fit. The primus has enough space for the 100-400 and a little bit more. The 70-200 2.8 is slightly bigger then the 100-400 so will just fit.


From lowe pro site:

Minimus
Capacity:
1 DSLR with medium zoom lens attached or a compact 3-CCD DV camcorder, plus 1-2 additional lenses, charger and cords, filters, flash unit and 2 memory cards
Size(Interior):
10.2W X 5.7D X 16.5H in./
26 X 14.5 X 16.5 cm

Normal Primus
Capacity:
Pro Digital SLR with attached lens (up to 70-200 F/2.8 ) or compact 3-CCD DV camcorder; 1-2 extra lenses, cords and personal outdoor accessories
Size(Interior):
12.6W X 6.3D X 7.3H in./
32 X 16 X 18.5 cm


If you look at this, I doubt a mounted 70-200 2.8 will fit the minimus.

[xandrew]

I doubt it will fit. The primus has enough space for the 100-400 and a little bit more. The 70-200 2.8 is slightly bigger then the 100-400 so will just fit.

Sorry my mistake, I've considering 70-200 f/4 which is 172mm only compared to 194mm of f/2,8 IS. Canon 100-400/4,5-5,6 IS is 189mm. Would your 100-400 fit the Minimus bag? But I'm worried I know the answer since lens difference is 2cm only and bag 6cm...