Bag Problem

WOODY · 02-03-2007, 22:58

I HAVE A PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT WITH MY TAMRAC BAG. IT IS THE HOLSTER TYPE,
WHICH,THEY SAY IS SUITABLE FOR THE D200 WITH BATTERY GRIP FITTED.

THE PROBLEM I AM FINDING IS THE CAMERA IS VERY TIGHT IN THIS BAG, ON SEVERAL
OCCASIONS WHEN I HAVE GONE TO USE MY CAMERA I HAVE FOUND THE SETTINGS
HAVE BEEN ALTERED, THE MAIN ONE ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE THE SETTING FOR FOCUS
AREA.

I CAN ONLY PUT THIS DOWN TO THE BAG BEING TO TIGHT FOR THIS CAMERA WITH THE
BATTERY GRIP FITTED, THEREFORE PUSHING ON SOME OF THE FUNCTION BUTTONS.

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT ALTERNATIVE BAGS, WAS THINKING OF LOWEPRO
SLINGSHOT 300 , THIS I THINK WOULD BE IDEAL AS YOU HAVE EASY ACCESS WITHOUT TAKING THE BAG OFF.

DOES ANYONE USE THIS BAG, OR ANY VIEWS PLEASE.
I HAVE A LOWEPRO MAGNUM A W BUT FIND THIS TO BULKY TO CARRY OVER MY SHOULDER.

P-E · 02-03-2007, 23:06

Do you carry a lot of equipment in your bag Woody?

***Dave*** · 03-03-2007, 09:53

Still using my cheap Hama bag with my D200 no probs, Woody. Allows me to carry all my lenses, plus ability to keep 70-200mm lens on camera if need be.

xanda · 03-03-2007, 11:32

hi...yes, i have the Lowepro Slingshot 100AW which is the same style as the 300 version.

I have found it excellent as you usualy carry it around on your back and then it easily swings round and you unzip a flap on the side of the bag where you put your camera in like you would a normal bag...

It also has slots for memory cards and lenses, my Nikon D80 fits in it with a 18-200mm lens on it and then there is space for my 30mm prime lens and probably a wideangle if i wanted. So unless your camera is a lot bigger and/or you have a lot more lenses you need to carry around then i would say go for the 100AW or the 300AW if you need the extra room.

hope that helped,

Josh

WOODY · 03-03-2007, 14:09

THANKS FOR YOUR REPLIES.
P - E I DON'T CARRY TO MUCH STUFF WITH ME BUT, I NEED A BAG WHICH IS EASY
TO USE AND COMFORTABLE ON MY SHOULDER AS I ONLY HAVE ONE ARM.

MOST OF THE RUCKSACK TYPES ARE UNSUITABLE,AS I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PUT
BOTH STRAPS ON.

THIS IS WHY I THOUGHT OF THE SLINGSHOT BAG,AS IT LOOKS LIKE IT ONLY GOES
OVER ONE SHOULDER.

XANDA IS THE STRAP ADJUSTABLE ON THE SLINGSHOT BAGS, IF SO THIS SOUNDS
IDEAL FOR ME. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

xanda · 03-03-2007, 15:47

yes, the strap is adjustable...it also has another thin strap which clips on to the larger strap to create a sort of cross over your chest if you want to (for instance if you were walking a long distance without getting the camera out much and you needed a bit more support.)

WOODY · 03-03-2007, 16:35

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP XANDA , I THINK I WILL GO FOR THE 300 AS CAMERAWORLD
ARE DOING IT FOR £71 AT THE MOMENT.
EVERYWHERE ELSE IT'S OVER NINETY POUND. I THINK THE LARGER ONE WILL BE
BETTER FOR ME AS I AM OVER SIX FOOT AND SEVENTEEN STONE.

xanda · 03-03-2007, 17:05

good decision

marksuckling` · 06-03-2007, 16:54

i use the nova 5 aw from lowepro it is massive. Plus it has the all weather protector.
I got mine from devon cameras. They had the best price.

**Sonsey** · 06-03-2007, 17:21

Hi Woody, another option depending on how much kit you like to carry might be the Lowepro Toploader bags (side pockets can also be added).

Lowepro - Toploader 75 AW

You can also get a chest harness for them which might work well in your situation

Lowepro - Topload Zoom Chest Harness

Example of bag and harness in use -

P-E · 06-03-2007, 18:17

I was going to suggest a Top Loader.......I use one for when I don't need a lot of equipment.

WOODY · 06-03-2007, 22:32

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP AND ADVICE.
I DECIDED TO GO FOR THE LOWEPRO SLINGSHOT 300, WHICH ARRIVED TODAY.

I GOT IT FROM CAMERAWORLD IT WAS £74.99 WHICH IS ABOUT £30 CHEAPER THAN
OTHER PLACES I LOOKED AT.

I HAVE FOUND THE BAG TO BE EXCELLENT , IT IS NOT TO HEAVY, VERY COMFORTABLE,
I CAN GET EVERYTHING I NEED IN IT, EASY ACCESS WITHOUT TAKING THE BAG OFF.

PLENTY OF ADJUSTMENT ON THE STRAPS, SEVERAL POCKETS AND AN ALL WEATHER
COVER. THERE ARE PLENTY OF LOOPS ON THE STRAP AND THE BAG TO PUT EXTRA
POUCHES ETC ON ALSO IT STANDS UPRIGHT WHEN YOU PUT IT DOWN.

OVERALL I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS BAG.
THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP.

jellyhead · 11-03-2007, 11:11

Hi Woody, was just going to say that you can get it from Techno for about £51.00 delivered (inc the 5% off), but your last post said it all. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I would like to know whether you think the bag is too big or not as I am in the process of buying the same bag. I don't want anything too big but enough to carry a few little extra bits and bobs in (non camera related). I am swaying towards the AW 200 at the moment.