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Subject: [OM] Re: Camera Bags
From: "Wayne Culberson" <waynecul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 16:16:23 -0400


>
> Hi Wayne:
>
> I think that your cooler bag might be worth a picture. Very funny, but if
it
> works- it works.
>
> Gord

No problem. You can look here for a picture and a good laugh :-)
I've pictured some different bags I use, with a camera to give an idea of
the size.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=366827
The cooler bag is much easier to use for me most of the time. It has a hard
plastic bottom, so can be set on damp ground without taking up moisture. It
sits up without falling over. It is insulated, so doesn't heat up as fast in
a hot car, or cool off as quick on a cold winter day. It is much easier to
get into. I don't use foam padding, as I prefer not to carry anything not
useful. So I use a square or two of black velvet to pad between lenses, etc.
Some lenses are put into a clean sock, so I have a spare pair or 2 if
needed. In it now is an OM body, 17, 28, 35, 50, 100mm lenses, and an ATX
28-85 zoom, a t20, some filters, cable release, film, etc. It cost $10, and
doesn't look like a camera bag so is not a target for thieves.
The Lowepro bag is used only for getting stuff to the car and back. I never
carry it now. It is way too big and heavy when filled. It isn't nearly as
good for shedding a light shower. It has less pockets and is less handy than
the cooler bag. It cost over $100 many years ago.
The tiny bag I bought at Mardens for $5. It holds the C5050, and either the
Stylus Epic 2.8, or an Olympus RC with Olympus S20 flash, spare batteries,
etc. It is very small, light, padded, and gets used.
The Bolivan bag is what I will use for the next 3 weeks in Bolivia. It holds
a sweater, water bottle, small flashlight, socks, an OM body, some lenses, a
flash, etc. It fits into the culture without screaming "please steal me".
Some zip lock baggies will make it internally dust and water tight. It cost
about 10 bolivianos ($2 maybe).
Wayne


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