Anyone have Safrotto F series shoulder/backpack to give me some feedback?

FIR · 20th August 2008

Hi, I am considering buying this. Any owner can help me by giving me feedback whether this bag is practical and is it comfortable as a shoulder bag and backpack? I will go TCW to take a look but nothing beats a user review.

Thanks.

sORe-EyEz · 21st August 2008

wad is ur gear list & other stuff that goes into e bag?

FIR · 21st August 2008

Hi, I mostly bring only 1 dslr w/lens and a tele so space is plentiful. I just wonder about the ergonomy and practicality of the design being a shoulder/backpack and hope some owner can give me their views. I am thinking of using this bag as a photo-travel clothing bag. As for regular standalone shoulder or backpack I have already have quite a few.

sORe-EyEz · 22nd August 2008

clothing bag?

u mean for putting clothes as well?

generally shoulder bags are easier to deploy, but may be stressful on a shoulder. i own a Safrotto shoulder bag before but forgot wad series. the stitching not very robust, not sure about the current quality.

bagpacks' advantage is better weight distribution. good for long walks with full load, but taking & keeping the cam repeatedly is a hassle.

ExplorerZ · 22nd August 2008

Originally Posted by sORe-EyEz

clothing bag? u mean for putting clothes as well?

generally shoulder bags are easier to deploy, but may be stressful on a shoulder. i own a Safrotto shoulder bag before but forgot wad series. the stitching not very robust, not sure about the current quality.

bagpacks' advantage is better weight distribution. good for long walks with full load, but taking & keeping the cam repeatedly is a hassle.

been using the L-series (lowepro 300aw replica) for quite a while, seems tough as my previous lowepro 100aw, or maybe im not rough enough.

whoelse · 22nd August 2008

Originally Posted by sORe-EyEz

clothing bag? u mean for putting clothes as well?

generally shoulder bags are easier to deploy, but may be stressful on a shoulder. i own a Safrotto shoulder bag before but forgot wad series. the stitching not very robust, not sure about the current quality.

bagpacks' advantage is better weight distribution. good for long walks with full load, but taking & keeping the cam repeatedly is a hassle.

Bro, Safrotto F series is a shoulder/backpack that can be converted vice versa.

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Check the review here:
http://www.023dg.com/index.php?gOo=h...t&articleid=49

zaxh81 · 22nd August 2008

i just got myself a tamrac adventure 7
http://www.tamrac.com/frame_adv.htm

whoelse · 22nd August 2008

Oh the shoulder strap can be remove (one end male, one end female) and use as a belt.
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sORe-EyEz · 23rd August 2008

thanks to Whoelse for the pics!

hmmm... ok, personally hybrid sling/ backpack not my preferance. i would prefer having a dedicated backpack + shoulder bag combo. as long as TS not lugging a full height tripod, access to cam via shoulder bag is always faster.

i have never used such a bag, just not me to.

20th August 2008	#1
FIR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 82	Anyone have Safrotto F series shoulder/backpack to give me some feedback? Hi, I am considering buying this. Any owner can help me by giving me feedback whether this bag is practical and is it comfortable as a shoulder bag and backpack? I will go TCW to take a look but nothing beats a user review. Thanks.

21st August 2008	#2
sORe-EyEz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SGee Posts: 1,568	Re: Anyone have Safrotto F series shoulder/backpack to give me some feedback? wad is ur gear list & other stuff that goes into e bag?

21st August 2008	#3
FIR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 82	Re: Anyone have Safrotto F series shoulder/backpack to give me some feedback? Hi, I mostly bring only 1 dslr w/lens and a tele so space is plentiful. I just wonder about the ergonomy and practicality of the design being a shoulder/backpack and hope some owner can give me their views. I am thinking of using this bag as a photo-travel clothing bag. As for regular standalone shoulder or backpack I have already have quite a few.

22nd August 2008	#4
sORe-EyEz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SGee Posts: 1,568	Re: Anyone have Safrotto F series shoulder/backpack to give me some feedback? clothing bag? u mean for putting clothes as well? generally shoulder bags are easier to deploy, but may be stressful on a shoulder. i own a Safrotto shoulder bag before but forgot wad series. the stitching not very robust, not sure about the current quality. bagpacks' advantage is better weight distribution. good for long walks with full load, but taking & keeping the cam repeatedly is a hassle.

22nd August 2008	#7
zaxh81 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 4,383	Re: Anyone have Safrotto F series shoulder/backpack to give me some feedback? i just got myself a tamrac adventure 7 http://www.tamrac.com/frame_adv.htm

22nd August 2008	#8
whoelse Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,227	Re: Anyone have Safrotto F series shoulder/backpack to give me some feedback? Oh the shoulder strap can be remove (one end male, one end female) and use as a belt. -

23rd August 2008	#9
sORe-EyEz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SGee Posts: 1,568	Re: Anyone have Safrotto F series shoulder/backpack to give me some feedback? thanks to Whoelse for the pics! hmmm... ok, personally hybrid sling/ backpack not my preferance. i would prefer having a dedicated backpack + shoulder bag combo. as long as TS not lugging a full height tripod, access to cam via shoulder bag is always faster. i have never used such a bag, just not me to.