I have given this bag issue a lot of thought as I don't have a good bag
right now. I think I basically need one large bag which can hold most of my
stuff for storage, but not necessarily to bring out into the field or take
with me when traveling, except to keep in the car. I think I should buy
separate lens cases, similar to those LowePro has, something that just fits
the camera (LowePro again), and perhaps a utility case (you guessed it,
LowePro) to take with me. The idea would be to be able to stuff this in my
worn but trusty backpack I used while still attending classes and teaching.
By doing it this way I have convinced myself that I will be able to protect
my equipment sufficiently and at the same time I would not look as one of
these guys carrying too much photo gear. Have not purchased any of this
stuff yet (still bidding on e*ay...). And this could also be carried on a
belt when hiking.
J
----- Original Message -----
From: "Winsor Crosby" <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 9:10 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: Bag recommendation
>
> Men carry a small assortment of bags in general: computer briefcase,
> camera bag, occasionally a diaper bag but not usually without a wife
> or baby, and the all purpose backpack. Even the dullest thieves have
> no trouble identifying a computer bag or camera bag. If it does not
> look like any of those, I am sure it will look like an especially
> interesting puzzle. People who think their Billinghams, or whatever,
> don't scream camera bag are fooling themselves. It does not look
> anything at all like a general backpack, diaper bag or computer bag.
> It can only be a camera bag.
>
> The only bag that might not draw interest is a small loosely filled
> backpack. Ones like the Lowe have a small advantage because they have
> a single walled, unpadded compartment covering the part you see which
> you can leave it partly unzipped with a light jacket sticking out
> which suggests clothing not camera equipment. but a backpack that
> looks more like the loose, unpadded hiking type would probably be the
> best. I considered trying to make padded inserts for one once, but
> did not. I have never had anything snatched in public, nor do I know
> anyone who has. I do use a cable to attach my bag to something when I
> am waiting for long periods in an airport when my attention might
> wander.
>
> The identity of every bag is readily apparent if you have an SLR
> around your neck or in your hand.
>
> I prefer working from a shoulder bag, but the concern seems to be
> invisibility...
>
>
> Winsor
> Long Beach, CA
> USA
>
>
> On Sep 17, 2006, at 9:58 PM, Moose wrote:
>
> >
> > My idea of the perfect camera bag is one that doesn't look like
> > one, nor
> > like an expensive yuppie briefcase.
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