Advice Needed - What Bag To Get?

thm · 20th May 2007

Looking To Get A New Bag That Allows Me To Change Lens Standing Up And Safely. Prefer A Shoulder Bag. My Set-up For Walkabout Is As Follows: [list][*]30d With Grip With Tamron 17-50mm, F2.8[*]sigma 10-22mm[*]canon 70-100mm, F4 L Is[*]canon 100mm, F2.8 Macro[*]430ex[*]batteries[*]filters
Any Advice On Which Bag To Get And How To Do It Comfortably And Safely?
Thanks In Advance.

calebk · 20th May 2007

Originally Posted by thm

Looking To Get A New Bag That Allows Me To Change Lens Standing Up And Safely. Prefer A Shoulder Bag. My Set-up For Walkabout Is As Follows: [list][*]30d With Grip With Tamron 17-50mm, F2.8[*]sigma 10-22mm[*]canon 70-100mm, F4 L Is[*]canon 100mm, F2.8 Macro[*]430ex[*]batteries[*]filters
Any Advice On Which Bag To Get And How To Do It Comfortably And Safely?
Thanks In Advance.

You're bringing ALL of that out on a single outing? Your shoulder will hurt. May want to consider a Domke J2 or J1. They're pricey, but built very well.

IIRC there's no 70-100 by Canon.

thm · 21st May 2007

thanks for pointing out. shd be canon 70-200mm.
yes, don't usually carry the full set out during weekdays becos of work. only for weekend shoots. am actually considering domke j2. anyone using this and how much is CP at best? any suggestion how to change lens standing up? thanks in advance.

miniUltraman · 21st May 2007

Originally Posted by thm

thanks for pointing out. shd be canon 70-200mm.
yes, don't usually carry the full set out during weekdays becos of work. only for weekend shoots. am actually considering domke j2. anyone using this and how much is CP at best? any suggestion how to change lens standing up? thanks in advance.

j2 is big enough for most of your equipments.. if domke is what you want.. take a look at another thread to have some insights...

nightwolf75 · 21st May 2007

Originally Posted by thm

thanks for pointing out. shd be canon 70-200mm.
yes, don't usually carry the full set out during weekdays becos of work. only for weekend shoots. am actually considering domke j2. anyone using this and how much is CP at best? any suggestion how to change lens standing up? thanks in advance.

if u are looking for domke bags, IIRC, CP prices for them starts at ard $200. think ur choice of j2 is closer to the high-end of $300.

if u want a domke-lookalike, cross over to TCW and ask for their safrotto line. their biggest one is ard $100+, i think. i was there last week at TCW asking them for their prices for the CF-500.

thm · 21st May 2007

thanks for the useful advice. will head down to cp to test out bags. agree j2 is too pricey. will test out at the f2/f3/f6 range. any way to secure a tripod to the domkes?
wish more shops carry domke bags...
thanks again.

miniUltraman · 21st May 2007

Do look out at B&S section... Sometimes you can get very good deal for a 2nd hand Domke

roadrunner_552 · 21st May 2007

Originally Posted by thm

thanks for the useful advice. will head down to cp to test out bags. agree j2 is too pricey. will test out at the f2/f3/f6 range. any way to secure a tripod to the domkes?
wish more shops carry domke bags...
thanks again.

i used F2B. Very good too.

calebk · 21st May 2007

Originally Posted by miniUltraman

Do look out at B&S section... Sometimes you can get very good deal for a 2nd hand Domke

Agreed. Got mine on B&S for a very good price.

miniUltraman · 21st May 2007

Originally Posted by roadrunner_552

i used F2B. Very good too.

Ballistic version of the F2

but only black.. much like J2

thm · 21st May 2007

thanks for info. seems like f2b is a good bet. what's the current price range for this model? below $250? thanks.

roadrunner_552 · 21st May 2007

Originally Posted by thm

thanks for info. seems like f2b is a good bet. what's the current price range for this model? below $250? thanks.

F2B ard $256.

miniUltraman · 21st May 2007

Originally Posted by thm

thanks for info. seems like f2b is a good bet. what's the current price range for this model? below $250? thanks.

I saw someone selling J2 at $280... since u want f2b.. mind as well go for J series..

I choose F series cos' I like the canvas feel and Sand color

thm · 26th May 2007

bought the f2b yesterday. no regrets. bought the shoulder strap as well. hope it helps when i carry heavy load.

20th May 2007	#1
thm New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 22	Advice Needed - What Bag To Get? Looking To Get A New Bag That Allows Me To Change Lens Standing Up And Safely. Prefer A Shoulder Bag. My Set-up For Walkabout Is As Follows: [list][]30d With Grip With Tamron 17-50mm, F2.8[]sigma 10-22mm[]canon 70-100mm, F4 L Is[]canon 100mm, F2.8 Macro[]430ex[]batteries[*]filters Any Advice On Which Bag To Get And How To Do It Comfortably And Safely? Thanks In Advance.

21st May 2007	#3
thm New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 22	Re: Advice Needed - What Bag To Get? thanks for pointing out. shd be canon 70-200mm. yes, don't usually carry the full set out during weekdays becos of work. only for weekend shoots. am actually considering domke j2. anyone using this and how much is CP at best? any suggestion how to change lens standing up? thanks in advance.

21st May 2007	#6
thm New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 22	Re: Advice Needed - What Bag To Get? thanks for the useful advice. will head down to cp to test out bags. agree j2 is too pricey. will test out at the f2/f3/f6 range. any way to secure a tripod to the domkes? wish more shops carry domke bags... thanks again.

21st May 2007	#7
miniUltraman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,688	Re: Advice Needed - What Bag To Get? Do look out at B&S section... Sometimes you can get very good deal for a 2nd hand Domke

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thm New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 22	Re: Advice Needed - What Bag To Get? thanks for info. seems like f2b is a good bet. what's the current price range for this model? below $250? thanks.

26th May 2007	#14
thm New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 22	Re: Advice Needed - What Bag To Get? bought the f2b yesterday. no regrets. bought the shoulder strap as well. hope it helps when i carry heavy load.