Hi Moose:
I can see that the specs differ, but the interest level is beyond just my
initial needs, which can and do change. There isn't a perfect bag for that
very reason. As I gain confidence in what I want to do, I suppose that I
will carry less gear.
Thanks Gord
----- Original Message -----
From: "Moose" <olymoose@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2004 2:56 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: Camera Bags
>
> Your specs for the question didn't fit my needs in a bag or any bags I
> have, so what was there to say? I could say that I would mever carry
> that much stuff around with me except to get it somewhere to unpack it
> and select the gear for immediate use. But that wouldn't have seemed
> very positively responsive to the question you asked.
>
> gordross@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >I am a little amazed that there were not more opinions on this thread,
and
> >would still like to hear what everyone is using.
> >
> I most use a LowePro Photorunner, which is rather small and has both
> shoulder strap and fanny/stomach pack strap. The top opens up wide with
> dual zippers on a single pull for excellent access. I just can't fathom
> fanny designs with a top that folds back towards one's body, can't get
> at things and they can fall out easily. The bag holds 1 body with up to
> a 35-200mm lens, one long or 2 short lenses in one end, a
> shortish/fattish lens in the other, with a space left over for a few
> hoods, filters and a side pouch for film, manuals, batteries, etc.
> Actually, the interior partitions are movable, so that's just my setup.
> A second body with another lens is often along outside the bag. I think
> a 300/4.5 would fit in it without the partitions, but not much else.
>
> I also have a semi-rigid, padded bag shaped like the cooler bag somebody
> mentioned, but with lots of reconfigureable interior partitions, but
> have only used it to carry a lot of stuff from one place to another, not
> to carry around with me while photographing, too heavy and awkward. Even
> that function is beng supplanted by just what George S. suggested. Last
> couple of long trips, I've used a medium carry-on bag with both pull-out
> handle and wheels and back pack straps to carry the camera gear and the
> PhotoRunner for use at the destination. As those across the ond might
> say "Works a treat!". I also have a couple of no-name modest sized bags
> I can put some extra goodies in for the odd car trip, etc.
>
> Moose
>
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