tim wrote in post #4168939
What do you suggest? Mine's a rolling backpack, quite compact given what it holds, and decent looking. Hiking through parks or carrying gear to some shooting locations a backpack is invaluable.
Well, just in my case, I tried the backpack thing one time for exactly what you described and it was very cumbersome IMO (following couples through parks, engagement type settings), but I agree that backpacks definately have their place, just not at a wedding.
Personally, I use a larger professional looking roller for all my work now. It's easy to work out of, lug around, drop and shoot. I have no problems carrying two cameras with seperate lenses and shooting. The key here is to have assistant really. Sometimes I do; sometimes I don't.
All that being said, I am looking for a larger sling pack that I can carry all the "extras" in since I generally carry both cameras out of the bag. If there were speedier, professional "looking" backpacks out there, I'd probably consider one again. I just hate the backpack look at a wedding. It looks unprofessional IMO.
For me and some others, a backpack is just not smart. Some people just carry took much on a daily basis for that type of 'drop n' dig' functioning. I am on the move a lot, need equipment and even the ability to carry my laptop everywhere I go. These are all things that have to be taken into consideration. So, there's really no "best" answer to this queston. I agree; visiting a store (every one in your area) is the ONLY way to pick a bag.
By the way Tim, a backpack similar to yours is the one I've been wanting to check out now for a few months - the Rolling CompuTrekker Plus AW. I just haven't been able to find one local. It's a little more professional looking too.
