Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag?

oak3x · 3rd of March 2008 (Mon)

Over the years, I have religiously placed my camera "flat" when storing in my camera bag. Additionally, I always support the attached lens with the camera bag insert (or foam).

In discovering this POTN Web Site, I notice alot of people place their camera in their bag "lens down" (vertical). This method has always concerned me, as it may but stress on the lens / lens mount.

Just curious of other people's thought on the way they store their camera.

Maybe I just baby my equipment too much

HighLife · 3rd of March 2008 (Mon)

I kinda ask a similar question not to long ago....i think majority of people put it in lens facing down..

Check out this thread.

Shadiow · 3rd of March 2008 (Mon)

I used to take the lens off every time and set it in there flat as well...

Not anymore, I now put it in my bag lens down.

SoundsGood · 3rd of March 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by oak3x

Over the years, I have religiously placed my camera "flat" when storing in my camera bag.

I try to do it your way whenever possible.

patrick835 · 3rd of March 2008 (Mon)

i insert another thick lowepro devider in the bottom, but the cap on, and that's it. i think that's enough for me to rest my mind unless my legs get tired and i have to sit on the bag

Big WIll · 3rd of March 2008 (Mon)

Lens down when i am working out of my bag.

However when travelling etc i will generally place them bottom down.

But to be honest, i think you baby your camera too much!

But so do i!

ooo · 3rd of March 2008 (Mon)

Lens flat down but I have a little divider with a flap that acts as an anchor for the grip, I have the nifty fifty smugged behind the divider

. It all works out.

Magic_Puzzle · 3rd of March 2008 (Mon)

Count me as a "vertical" guy. I keep my lens on the camera with the hood in the shooting position so all I have to do is grab the camera, remove the lens cap and start firing. My walk around lens is the 24-70mm f/2.8L, so I need about 10" to store my 40D with the lens hood in place. It is much more convenient this way and I feel much better about not carrying the camera body without a lens on it. I figure the fewer times I have to remove the lens from the camera the better with respect to dust and other debris getting to my sensor.

Jim G · 3rd of March 2008 (Mon)

Lens down in all three of my bags. There's some nice soft padding under the front of the lens in each case and while I've wondered if the pressure on the lens barrel will damage it it sure hasn't in the last few years.

sugarzebra · 3rd of March 2008 (Mon)

In my shoulder bag (7MDH), always lens down.

Jon · 4th of March 2008 (Tue)

However it fits. Mostly lens-down, but often horizontal (body in portrait orientation) with a long lens on.

3rd of March 2008 (Mon)	#1
oak3x Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hockessin, Delaware Posts: 363	Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag? Over the years, I have religiously placed my camera "flat" when storing in my camera bag. Additionally, I always support the attached lens with the camera bag insert (or foam). In discovering this POTN Web Site, I notice alot of people place their camera in their bag "lens down" (vertical). This method has always concerned me, as it may but stress on the lens / lens mount. Just curious of other people's thought on the way they store their camera. Maybe I just baby my equipment too much Last edited by oak3x : 3rd of March 2008 (Mon) at 16:37.

3rd of March 2008 (Mon)	#2
HighLife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 661	Re: Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag? I kinda ask a similar question not to long ago....i think majority of people put it in lens facing down.. Check out *this thread.* __________________ Canon 590IS/CHDK My Flickr

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Shadiow Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Duluth, minnesota Posts: 568 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag? I used to take the lens off every time and set it in there flat as well... Not anymore, I now put it in my bag lens down. __________________ ::A\|S::Shadiow:: ::Gear::

3rd of March 2008 (Mon)	#5
patrick835 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,033	Re: Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag? i insert another thick lowepro devider in the bottom, but the cap on, and that's it. i think that's enough for me to rest my mind unless my legs get tired and i have to sit on the bag

3rd of March 2008 (Mon)	#6
Big WIll "Slight breach of etiquette" Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chester & Bucks UK Posts: 2,363 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag? Lens down when i am working out of my bag. However when travelling etc i will generally place them bottom down. But to be honest, i think you baby your camera too much! But so do i! __________________ Computers blur the boundaries... We are being released from the suddenness of photography, the suddenness of the shutter

3rd of March 2008 (Mon)	#7
ooo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,757 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag? Lens flat down but I have a little divider with a flap that acts as an anchor for the grip, I have the nifty fifty smugged behind the divider . It all works out. __________________ .

3rd of March 2008 (Mon)	#8
Magic_Puzzle Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 145	Re: Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag? Count me as a "vertical" guy. I keep my lens on the camera with the hood in the shooting position so all I have to do is grab the camera, remove the lens cap and start firing. My walk around lens is the 24-70mm f/2.8L, so I need about 10" to store my 40D with the lens hood in place. It is much more convenient this way and I feel much better about not carrying the camera body without a lens on it. I figure the fewer times I have to remove the lens from the camera the better with respect to dust and other debris getting to my sensor.

3rd of March 2008 (Mon)	#9
Jim G I feel thoroughly satisfied Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia. Posts: 12,249 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag? Lens down in all three of my bags. There's some nice soft padding under the front of the lens in each case and while I've wondered if the pressure on the lens barrel will damage it it sure hasn't in the last few years. __________________ Gear List Reviews & Hotlinks: Domke F-3x - Pelican 1510/1514 & 1610/1614 - DIY Variable Length OC-E3 - Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home - FA-100

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sugarzebra Cream of the Crop Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 8,939 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag? In my shoulder bag (7MDH), always lens down. __________________ Scott Website & Blog

4th of March 2008 (Tue)	#11
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA Posts: 65,314	Re: Which way do you store your camera in your Camera Bag? However it fits. Mostly lens-down, but often horizontal (body in portrait orientation) with a long lens on. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

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