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robob

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23 Oct 2003 - 3:01 PM

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I need a new bag and have got upto 100 quid to spend. Ideally I'd like it to take a digi slr tele zoom and wide zoom, Metz 45, about 8 Cokin P filters and here's the joke, an etrsi with 40, 75 and 150mm lenses spare back and grip, oh and my sandwiches. The medium format can go in another bag if it can't be done. I do hate spending money on bags it's as interesting as buying onions. Any recomendations would be gratefuly accepted.
Cheers
Rob

robob

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23 Oct 2003 - 3:24 PM

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Thanks Helen I'll have a look. I think I'm wanting too much with the etrsi kit as well.
Rob

Little Jo (e2 Member)

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23 Oct 2003 - 4:02 PM

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Hi Rob

I'd recommend the Lowepro Mini Trekker AW. It has loads of room and a large front pocket that can accommodate lots and lots of bits and pieces. You can also add Sliplock accessories on the outside for extra storage. Mine holds a 35mm body with a big 100-400 IS zoom, 100mm macro and 28-135mm IS lens, two 550EX flashguns, anglefinder attachment, extension tube, 1.4x extender, filters (Cokin P & others), Speedlight transmitter, camera bits and pieces, plenty of film, and I've a pocket on the outside with my ringflash in it.

Lowepro bags are top notch, and come with a very long warranty. Zips and such like are very robust and on the whole the bags are designed to provide long and reliable service. The next size up is the Nature Trekker, but I think the Mini hold just as much inside. The Nature Trekker has a better harness system and can have more attached to the outside. Nature Trekker mkII has just been launched, you might find a good s/h example or even a run-out of the old Nature Trekker within your budget.

Jo

robob

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23 Oct 2003 - 6:13 PM

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How much does the mini trekker cost? if you don't mind me asking.
Rob

Mari (e2 Member)

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23 Oct 2003 - 6:55 PM

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Hope i'm not being too boring but the less your backpack looks like its got a whole load of camera gear in it, the less its bound to get nicked or your likely to get mugged for it. I would say if you could get a fairly plain one that still protects your gear. Mari

robob

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28 Oct 2003 - 2:22 PM

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Jo, it's not much of a concearn of mine either. But then I weigh 20 stone, have a shaven head and used to box when I was younger. Come on muggers ave a go

Badger

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29 Oct 2003 - 10:28 PM

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Have you thought about the Stealth range from Lowepro, these are a shoulder bag, and have a large capacity.
I have bought a Tamrac shoulder bag recently and it swallows my kit; DSLR, two lenses, four sets of batteries, 20Gb portable hard-drive, battery charger, all the required leads for charger/battery packs, all my filters and sunfries. I still have room for my sandwiches and a bottle of water.
Matt

robob

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30 Oct 2003 - 10:43 AM

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I'm swaying towards the Billingham 445, It certainly looks good, I know there very hardwaring and confortable to carry with the shoulder pad they have. Only problem is the price 150.00 I'll try and grovel to my GF, my birthday is in November and she may treat me.