nickmak said:
yea.. well.. all bags have their pros and cons... it depends really which one that really suits u... for me.. i do lots o' adventure sports and stuff like that so a shoulder bag is not good for me...
Suggestions from an old traveller :
1. Don't carry a bag that is obviously a camera bag. Bags that shout "Canon !", Nikon ! or LowePro ! makes you a more obvious target for thieves. Many countries aren't as safe as Singapore, and petty crime is a real problem even in first world countries. I've been a victim of such crimes in France and Italy.
2. Don't carry too much equipment. I've found that next to gettings things stolen, nothing spoils a vacation more than feeling tired from lugging around too much stuff. A nice 28-105/135 (approx 18-70mm on a D70) lens is all you need generally unless you have very specific needs. Yes, its great to have a fisheye, or a 300mm, but is it worth lugging it around ( or risk getting it stolen ) just to get that few extra photos ? You decide.
3. I thought long and hard before my last vacation if I should i bring my 300D and a couple of lenses, or my all-singing-all dancing A1 for its convenience. I chose the A1, and had no regrets. If you are travelling for vacation/relaxation, then I feel convenience is the name of the game. If you are travelling for the sole purpose of taking photos, then putting up with more equipment would make sense. I'm leaving on another trip tomorrow, and I'm still taking my A1.
4. A Xdrive or equivalent is a good choice. A 2nd hand Xdrive I is only around $80 or so. Its a great value if you are really tight on budget. Though lacking in features, it does it's basic job well. I took one around Europe and shot close to 20GB of photos. Didn't lose a single one. Add a 20-30GB harddisk for around $150, and you've only paid $230, the price of a 512MB CF card. Add another $50 and you can get a XDrive II (2nd hand. Brand new is $155). Caveat : if your drive crashes, you lose EVERYTHING.