Bag for D70 and tripod..

ibitemynails · 7th December 2004

is there a good camera bag to recommend which can put the D70 and a tripod with flash??

preferably a backpack style or sling bag style as i usually travel alone.. and especially since i am a girl so i want something which would not be very attention seeking and put me in danger.

thanks!

ibitemynails · 7th December 2004

sorry.. or any advice to carry a tripod if it's not meant to be put inside the camera bag??

i don't want to carry so many things in my hands because chances are that i will be carrying my water bottle tooo...

sorry for being so troublesome.

detrop · 7th December 2004

i dun think theres any way to carry a medium sized tripod on a bag... but there is a strap that u can strap on d tripod and carry it alone.. n its actually kinda convenient cos u can immediately 'draw' the tripod out like a gun n get into action. as for d bag, hmm... look up fr jenova brand, or... matin... or mekko... crampler is nice too.. looks like a school bag actually..

ibs · 7th December 2004

I am using Crumpler's Faux Delux with the Bunion Insert for cameras and lens. Quite roomy. Theoretically, it can carry the camera, 4 lens, tripod, monopod, ipod, and probably a pair of shoes as well.

ibitemynails · 7th December 2004

okie.. but will the bag be heavy or inconvenient in that sense?? since i'm carrying so many things on it??

i want something convenient because as mentioned, i usually travel alone.. so i don't want to drop stuff or have the hassle of putting down my bag just to take something out then when i take photo finish have to repack everything again...

and where is a good place to go shopping for camera bags??

ibs · 7th December 2004

I just carry what I need, and the bag slings across my shoulders so accessing the items quite convenient actually. It doesn't look like a camera bag, so I use it for other stuffs too.

You can try the usual shops at Peninsula. Challenger Funan has quite a variety too. Crumpler is at Wheelock and Paragon. The old timers in this forum may know better places.

Mocha · 8th December 2004

Originally Posted by ibitemynails

okie.. but will the bag be heavy or inconvenient in that sense?? since i'm carrying so many things on it??

i want something convenient because as mentioned, i usually travel alone.. so i don't want to drop stuff or have the hassle of putting down my bag just to take something out then when i take photo finish have to repack everything again...

and where is a good place to go shopping for camera bags??

Lowepro Micro Trekker 200 might be what you are looking for. It is small backpack, very popular with ladies.

Cost about $93 at Cathay Photo.

ibitemynails · 8th December 2004

thanks!

where is cathay photo??

i'm sorry for being so troublesome!

syrinx · 8th December 2004

It's at Peninsula Plaza, #01-11/14. Tel: 63374274

I was just there this evening looking for a bag too. I've seen the Lowepro Micro Trekker 200 and it seems user friendly. I like the fact that the weight evenly distributed between both shoulders. However, the fact that your equipment is behind you is kind of unnerving especially if you're in a dubious country... can't keep eyes on it. May also be troublesome taking out stuff too.

Don't know, never used a backpack before. Maybe backpack users out there can comment.

quekky · 8th December 2004

once u start carrying a tripod everyone will know u have a camera with u, there's no way around it unless u can find a way to hide the tripod

jonlou · 8th December 2004

Originally Posted by ibs

I am using Crumpler's Faux Delux with the Bunion Insert for cameras and lens. Quite roomy. Theoretically, it can carry the camera, 4 lens, tripod, monopod, ipod, and probably a pair of shoes as well.

hahaha... rhymes... tripod, monopod, ipod....

sofunny · 8th December 2004

many choices for camera bags.

also spend 10% of the total price of ur equipments to buy a bag.

but you can still DIY ur bag.
have to say no camera bag got a business fashion feeling. if you are a business man then camera bag will make u no such feeling.
if u are students, then lots of choices.

i got lowepro, domke, and crumpler.
but i still use my esprit + one very simple (video camera) bag bought from Carrefer which can put one body attached with 1 lens as a camera insert + the lens case from my lowepro system to carry the lens + the SB-800 with its own software + shoulder pad from domke.
best fashion feeling among those famous camera bags, and protection at least better than lowepro. in addition, ur boss do not know you are carrying a camera, he though you brought back bulk of documents to do last night. btw, domke's postman style should pad is a must buy no matter what shoulder bag you use.
crumpler is my 1st camera bag, i find it's protection no problem but too childish.
if you want to carry out tripod and some long lens, then camera bag is a must, looking for lowepro since their protection and design is the best for large equipments.
i prefer shoulder bag. backpack got 2 disadvantages:
1. hot, if the wether is hot, it will make ur back more hotter.
2. although it can carry many things, but each time u are going to change lens, take out ur speedlite u need to take off the whole bag, open, change it and put it back. but shoulder bag is much easier to change equipments.

MrRabbit · 8th December 2004

I got myself a crumpler bag that fits just the D70 w Kit lens. pretty cool looking red.. and nobody could tell there's a DSLR inside. very suitable for ladies i feel. my gf likes it too..

http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/...-res/wt003.jpg

maybe u can stuff the tripod and optional stuffs in a backpack for the occasional set-ups.

espn · 8th December 2004

Various bags you can consider:

LowePro Stealth Reporter 200 fits the following (tried before)
- 2 x trinities (17-35, 28-70, 70-200VR, AF-S 80-200, all with hood)
- 1 x pro body (grip size included)
- 1 x flash (SB-80DX/SB-800 etc)
- 1 x 50 f/1.8
- 1 x water bottle (with LowePro water bottle pouch attached at side)
- 1 x additional trinity (with LowePro len case attached at other side)
- 1 x len pen, blower, extra CF card
- Filters

Minitrekker AW
- 1 x Pro body (grip size included)
- All trinities (17-35, 28-70, 70-200, 80-200 (AF-S), all with hood)
- Additional lenses
- 1 x flash with pouch
- 1 x water bottle (with LowePro water bottle pouch attached at side)
- Blower, batteries, CF
- Filters

Basically it boils down to what you want to bring and the nature of the trek you're making.

For travels I've found the Stealth Reporter 200 AW to be more than enough, since flash is not necessary, it can snugly fit a pro body with wide angle len attached. If dismantled then can fit more, including wallet, passport etc. It's a sling system so you can hold tight whilst in other countries.

If you're trekking on mountains etc, a backpack would be more adivsable as you can climb without the weight tugging on any side as it's load is distributed evenly.

Note however that padding for the lowepro series slightly degrades as you go from reporter 200 upwards to 500 series. The mini trekker's AW padding is pretty ok though.

For tripod, my favourite solution is the Optech Tripod strap, suspension strap makes my tripod lighter and easier to carry leaving my hands free. Available at CP starting from $25.

Hope it helps.

HotSpots · 8th December 2004

Maybe you should consider holding your tripod in your hands when travelling alone...can be a very good self-defense weapon

ibitemynails · 8th December 2004

hahahah... i also think so!!... it's like when i carry an umbrella... i always tell my mother that if any guy tries to be funny! don't worry! i have something to fight off them!

sorry! i'm just a superficial girl!! the bag i am currently using now is a nice hand carry, that looks really good. but doesn't work well because it's so darn heavy to carry in my hands. that's why i am shopping for another bag...

retrok · 8th December 2004

Originally Posted by espn

Various bags you can consider:

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Minitrekker AW
- 1 x Pro body (grip size included)
- All trinities (17-35, 28-70, 70-200, 80-200 (AF-S), all with hood)
- Additional lenses
- 1 x flash with pouch
- 1 x water bottle (with LowePro water bottle pouch attached at side)
- Blower, batteries, CF
- Filters

<-- snip -->

If you're trekking on mountains etc, a backpack would be more adivsable as you can climb without the weight tugging on any side as it's load is distributed evenly.

Note however that padding for the lowepro series slightly degrades as you go from reporter 200 upwards to 500 series. The mini trekker's AW padding is pretty ok though.

For tripod, my favourite solution is the Optech Tripod strap, suspension strap makes my tripod lighter and easier to carry leaving my hands free. Available at CP starting from $25.

Hope it helps.

Just to add... you can strap your tripod to the back of the minitrekker. See this.

Mav · 8th December 2004

Hi.

Got a Crumpler bag (budgie smuggler) for my D70 and found it to be too small. IMHO: sling bags are great if you carry not too many gear and its easy to reach for stuff. But your shoulder aches after awhile. Backpacks are good if you walk alot or have lots of gear. As for tripods, do what they do: put a strap on and carry it. If you have a backpack with a bungie cord. strap it on.

2 brands you can go for - Crumpler and Lowepro (both can get at Cathay Photo). Crumplers are great camera bags, but abit too heavy and padded too much. I find lowepro too flimsy for the prices they charge.

Btw, I might want to sell my crumpler. PM me if you are interested. Fits D70 with kit lens, external flash and an extra lens. Used less than a year. Still like new.

http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/..._smuggler.html

If you are hardcore on bags for D70 you can see this site:

http://www.asvd07.dsl.pipex.com/d70bags.htm

ibitemynails · 9th December 2004

thanks for all your help....
now i'm more confused than ever!! =)

i'll probably head down to CP at penisular next week to take a look and see...

thanks!

sofunny · 9th December 2004

yeah. go to see it.
1st bag is always the wrong bag!
you pay for it to get experience before you get the 2nd one.

7th December 2004	#1
ibitemynails Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	Bag for D70 and tripod.. is there a good camera bag to recommend which can put the D70 and a tripod with flash?? preferably a backpack style or sling bag style as i usually travel alone.. and especially since i am a girl so i want something which would not be very attention seeking and put me in danger. thanks!

7th December 2004	#3
detrop Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nowhere but ClubSNAP Posts: 192	hmm i dun think theres any way to carry a medium sized tripod on a bag... but there is a strap that u can strap on d tripod and carry it alone.. n its actually kinda convenient cos u can immediately 'draw' the tripod out like a gun n get into action. as for d bag, hmm... look up fr jenova brand, or... matin... or mekko... crampler is nice too.. looks like a school bag actually..

8th December 2004	#12
sofunny Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 399	many choices for camera bags. also spend 10% of the total price of ur equipments to buy a bag. but you can still DIY ur bag. have to say no camera bag got a business fashion feeling. if you are a business man then camera bag will make u no such feeling. if u are students, then lots of choices. i got lowepro, domke, and crumpler. but i still use my esprit + one very simple (video camera) bag bought from Carrefer which can put one body attached with 1 lens as a camera insert + the lens case from my lowepro system to carry the lens + the SB-800 with its own software + shoulder pad from domke. best fashion feeling among those famous camera bags, and protection at least better than lowepro. in addition, ur boss do not know you are carrying a camera, he though you brought back bulk of documents to do last night. btw, domke's postman style should pad is a must buy no matter what shoulder bag you use. crumpler is my 1st camera bag, i find it's protection no problem but too childish. if you want to carry out tripod and some long lens, then camera bag is a must, looking for lowepro since their protection and design is the best for large equipments. i prefer shoulder bag. backpack got 2 disadvantages: 1. hot, if the wether is hot, it will make ur back more hotter. 2. although it can carry many things, but each time u are going to change lens, take out ur speedlite u need to take off the whole bag, open, change it and put it back. but shoulder bag is much easier to change equipments. Last edited by sofunny; 8th December 2004 at 10:01 AM.

8th December 2004	#18
Mav Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 82	Bag for D70 Hi. Got a Crumpler bag (budgie smuggler) for my D70 and found it to be too small. IMHO: sling bags are great if you carry not too many gear and its easy to reach for stuff. But your shoulder aches after awhile. Backpacks are good if you walk alot or have lots of gear. As for tripods, do what they do: put a strap on and carry it. If you have a backpack with a bungie cord. strap it on. 2 brands you can go for - Crumpler and Lowepro (both can get at Cathay Photo). Crumplers are great camera bags, but abit too heavy and padded too much. I find lowepro too flimsy for the prices they charge. Btw, I might want to sell my crumpler. PM me if you are interested. Fits D70 with kit lens, external flash and an extra lens. Used less than a year. Still like new. http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/..._smuggler.html If you are hardcore on bags for D70 you can see this site: http://www.asvd07.dsl.pipex.com/d70bags.htm

7th December 2004	#4
ibs Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 371	I am using Crumpler's Faux Delux with the Bunion Insert for cameras and lens. Quite roomy. Theoretically, it can carry the camera, 4 lens, tripod, monopod, ipod, and probably a pair of shoes as well.

8th December 2004	#9
syrinx Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bartley Rd / Upper Paya Lebar Posts: 123	It's at Peninsula Plaza, #01-11/14. Tel: 63374274 I was just there this evening looking for a bag too. I've seen the Lowepro Micro Trekker 200 and it seems user friendly. I like the fact that the weight evenly distributed between both shoulders. However, the fact that your equipment is behind you is kind of unnerving especially if you're in a dubious country... can't keep eyes on it. May also be troublesome taking out stuff too. Don't know, never used a backpack before. Maybe backpack users out there can comment.

8th December 2004	#10
quekky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: www.irphotography.com Posts: 1,377	once u start carrying a tripod everyone will know u have a camera with u, there's no way around it unless u can find a way to hide the tripod

8th December 2004	#13
MrRabbit New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 43	I got myself a crumpler bag that fits just the D70 w Kit lens. pretty cool looking red.. and nobody could tell there's a DSLR inside. very suitable for ladies i feel. my gf likes it too.. http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/...-res/wt003.jpg maybe u can stuff the tripod and optional stuffs in a backpack for the occasional set-ups.

8th December 2004	#14
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Various bags you can consider: LowePro Stealth Reporter 200 fits the following (tried before) - 2 x trinities (17-35, 28-70, 70-200VR, AF-S 80-200, all with hood) - 1 x pro body (grip size included) - 1 x flash (SB-80DX/SB-800 etc) - 1 x 50 f/1.8 - 1 x water bottle (with LowePro water bottle pouch attached at side) - 1 x additional trinity (with LowePro len case attached at other side) - 1 x len pen, blower, extra CF card - Filters Minitrekker AW - 1 x Pro body (grip size included) - All trinities (17-35, 28-70, 70-200, 80-200 (AF-S), all with hood) - Additional lenses - 1 x flash with pouch - 1 x water bottle (with LowePro water bottle pouch attached at side) - Blower, batteries, CF - Filters Basically it boils down to what you want to bring and the nature of the trek you're making. For travels I've found the Stealth Reporter 200 AW to be more than enough, since flash is not necessary, it can snugly fit a pro body with wide angle len attached. If dismantled then can fit more, including wallet, passport etc. It's a sling system so you can hold tight whilst in other countries. If you're trekking on mountains etc, a backpack would be more adivsable as you can climb without the weight tugging on any side as it's load is distributed evenly. Note however that padding for the lowepro series slightly degrades as you go from reporter 200 upwards to 500 series. The mini trekker's AW padding is pretty ok though. For tripod, my favourite solution is the Optech Tripod strap, suspension strap makes my tripod lighter and easier to carry leaving my hands free. Available at CP starting from $25. Hope it helps.

8th December 2004	#15
HotSpots Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tanjong Pagar Posts: 301	Maybe you should consider holding your tripod in your hands when travelling alone...can be a very good self-defense weapon

9th December 2004	#19
ibitemynails Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	thanks for all your help.... now i'm more confused than ever!! =) i'll probably head down to CP at penisular next week to take a look and see... thanks!