had to switch crumpler bags

[Andy]

I was using the shrinkle - great bag, but when I switched from 20d to 1Ds Mark II it wasn't large enough.

I just got the "Farmer's Double" by Crumpler, very roomy yet not obese. It easily holds my camera and lenses, plus my laptop, with room for papers, accessories, personal stuff, and even a standard size hardcover novel.

I can't say enough about Crumpler, love the quality of construction and more importantly, the bag, even fully loaded, feels as light as air when on my back. and for this photographer, who's had back surgery, that's an important factor.

Loads more info via google - or you can try crumpler usa's website (http://www.crumplerusa.com)

[blackwaterstudio]

i was using the shrinkle - great bag, but when i switched from 20d to 1Ds Mark II it wasn't large enough.

just got the "farmer's double" by crumpler, very roomy yet not obese. it easily holds my camera and lenses, plus my vaio laptop, with room for papers, accessories, personal stuff, and even a standard size hardcover novel.

i can't say enough about crumpler, love the quality of construction and more importantly, the bag, even fully loaded, feels as light as air when on my back. and for this photographer, who's had back surgery, that's an important factor.

loads more info via google - or you can try crumpler usa's website (http://www.crumplerusa.com)
I use lowepro's Mini-trekker. It holds my DR, all my lens, and now my newly added (today) Sigma super 500 flash. Plus its All-Weather so never have to worry about it leaking, getting sand, dust, etc in it.

[Andy]

I use lowepro's Mini-trekker. It holds my DR, all my lens, and now my newly added (today) Sigma super 500 flash. Plus its All-Weather so never have to worry about it leaking, getting sand, dust, etc in it.

yup - good bag. i used one for about six months before switching to crumpler. bags are so personal - i went thru 3 before the lowepro, then found the crumplers and haven't looked back...

[Andy]

i sell my gently used bags on fm for roughtly 80% of what i pay for them.

unlike my wife and indeed *most* women, i don't feel the need to hang on to every bag i've owned since i was 18.

/flame suit on :lol3

[gus]

Old bath towel on the bottom of the top box on the bike :cry

[Andy]

Old bath towel on the bottom of the top box on the bike :cry

that works for now, but once you go dslr, loads of glass, that won't work. 'course, you *may* not even have the bike at that point, either :lol3

[dkapp]

I totally agree with Andy here. I own two bags, one backpack and one sling style bag.

I've had 4 serious back surgeries, and the backpack has never given me any problems that I've had with others. Its amazing how light it feels even when completely loaded with gear.

The construction is second to none. These bags are designed to last forever.

Dave

[DoctorIt]

that works for now, but once you go dslr, loads of glass, that won't work. 'course, you *may* not even have the bike at that point, either :lol3blasphemy!!! bike will always come first!

[DoctorIt]

i was using the shrinkle - great bag, but when i switched from 20d to 1Ds Mark II it wasn't large enough.

just got the "farmer's double" by crumpler, very roomy yet not obese. it easily holds my camera and lenses, plus my vaio laptop, with room for papers, accessories, personal stuff, and even a standard size hardcover novel.

i can't say enough about crumpler, love the quality of construction and more importantly, the bag, even fully loaded, feels as light as air when on my back. and for this photographer, who's had back surgery, that's an important factor.

loads more info via google - or you can try crumpler usa's website (http://www.crumplerusa.com)I love my shrinkle, but can see how the big cam would fill it up. So you say the farmer's double isn't so bad??? My only complaint with the shrinkle is that when the camera and powerbook go in, there's no room for anything else really.



What am I talking about, I can't get a new bag!!!

[Andy]

I love my shrinkle, but can see how the big cam would fill it up. So you say the farmer's double isn't so bad??? My only complaint with the shrinkle is that when the camera and powerbook go in, there's no room for anything else really.



What am I talking about, I can't get a new bag!!!

the inside compartment has room for a giant laptop, loads of papers, a big tele (e.g. 70-200L :D) and more. i like the roominess.

i had the same prob with the shrinkle. it's designed for a laptop + photogear, but with the laptop in that sleeve thing, the bag was really really jammed!

[ian408]

blasphemy!!! bike will always come first!
Yeah...what's this "sell the bike" thing? Like THAT will ever happen...
I might have to sell one of fish's but not mine :D

ian

[gus]

blasphemy!!! bike will always come first!
But i have 3 bikes mate......

[Andy]

But i have 3 bikes mate......

good lord - what do you do with three?

i'm wanting a little vespa - and i'd get one if there was a place near grand central i could stash it :D

[gus]

good lord - what do you do with three?

i'm wanting a little vespa - and i'd get one if there was a place near grand central i could stash it :D
errr...andy...





Ive had 24 bikes. You think glass is addictive...

[pathfinder]

good lord - what do you do with three?

i'm wanting a little vespa - and i'd get one if there was a place near grand central i could stash it :D


That is only one bike every other day with Sunday off, Andy! Makes sense to me!

What could possibly be wrong with that? How many cameras do you have? Did you really count all of them?

[Andy]

That is only one bike every other day with Sunday off, Andy! Makes sense to me!

What could possibly be wrong with that? How many cameras do you have? Did you really count all of them?

honestly and truly at this moment i have two.

the 1Ds Mark II and a 1960s-era voigtlander rangefinder. :D

[dkapp]

good lord - what do you do with three?

i'm wanting a little vespa - and i'd get one if there was a place near grand central i could stash it :D

I want a Vespa too!

My car comes off lease Feb 7th, and I'm going to give it back. Living in the city, my gf & I do not need 2 vehicles. I think a vespa would be perfect for us :D

There is a huge vespa club here. These things are a very popular item, unfortunately it drives the prices up.

Dave

[Andy]

I want a Vespa too!

My car comes off lease Feb 7th, and I'm going to give it back. Living in the city, my gf & I do not need 2 vehicles. I think a vespa would be perfect for us :D

There is a huge vespa club here. These things are a very popular item, unfortunately it drives the prices up.

Dave

crumpler + vespa = way cool

now, if we could just work on all that nikon gear you have .... :D

[gus]

crumpler + vespa = way cool


Dont say it fish...............

[ginger_55]

I don't like my bag to feel cramped.......room, I crave room. Reading all the dPreview stuff last year, I went at least one size bigger. A Tamron, I looked up the Andy bags, and I thought that Tamron was expensive.

No one has mentioned the amt of weight a flashlight adds.

I couldn't sell my purses for over a quarter when I am through. I have the feeling it is going to be like that with this bag. I am shooting, batteries, manuals, etc, they get put in any which way. There is some elastic to stretch.

On this lens mania, I think I posted somewhere else here that I figured out to use just that one "dot" to focus my long lens on. I have been taking squirrel photos, too. In addition to cardinals and such. By doing that thing to my camera, it was like getting a new lens: the bird's eyes are in focus, I think.

Now if I can just get back to photoshop, download, and check it out for sure.

g

[dkapp]

crumpler + vespa = way cool

now, if we could just work on all that nikon gear you have .... :D

I'm definitely diggin' the big city life. When I talk to my friends back home about my Vespa idea they just laugh!

Dave

[lynnma]

i sell my gently used bags on fm for roughtly 80% of what i pay for them.

unlike my wife and indeed *most* women, i don't feel the need to hang on to every bag i've owned since i was 18.

/flame suit on :lol3
Humph....

[Andy]

Humph....

and just how many pairs of shoes do you have in that closet of yours? hmm? :lol3

[pathfinder]

On this lens mania, I think I posted somewhere else here that I figured out to use just that one "dot" to focus my long lens on. I have been taking squirrel photos, too. In addition to cardinals and such. By doing that thing to my camera, it was like getting a new lens: the bird's eyes are in focus, I think.

Now if I can just get back to photoshop, download, and check it out for sure.

g


Ginger - I suggested a long time ago that the 10D, and the Digital Rebel too, suffer in AF at times - I definitely prefer to use the center AF point and then recompose in the view finder. I also feel that the "Creative Zone" Av, Tv, P get better results than the cute little basic zones of portrait, macro, landscape, because the shooter can control the ISO and the AF points. Sounds like you discovered what I have been saying all along.

In a long pdf published by Canon regarding the 1 series cameras, Canon specificlly recs choosing an AF point and NOT recomposing to help get better exposures.. But the AF on the 10D and the Digital Rebel need the help of the center AF point when the light gets low. The pdf can be found here http://www.photoworkshop.com/canon/tech_tips/index.html

[robscomputer]

I've been using my Lowepro Stealth Reporter 300 bag to carry my gear. After a few hours it's too much for my arm to carry, and it's just three smaller lens and a Canon EOS 3 with booster. I'm going to check out some of these other bags and hoping they are lighter and easier on my back. :)

Rob

[ian408]

In a long pdf published by Canon regarding the 1 series cameras, Canon specificlly recs choosing an AF point and NOT recomposing to help get better exposures.. But the AF on the 10D and the Digital Rebel need the help of the center AF point when the light gets low. The pdf can be found here http://www.photoworkshop.com/canon/tech_tips/index.html
Thanks for the pointer!

Ian

[DoctorIt]

errr...andy...





Ive had 24 bikes. You think glass is addictive...Seriously! :D


Ah, and now we know you're weakness. Each time you tease me with glass, I'm going to send you another Vespa glamour shot!

[wxwax]

Andy, thanks for posting this. I've gone through half a dozen or more bags in the last six months. For a long time I favored a backpack.

But I'm now much happier with a top loading bag - it's easier to get stuff in and out of. But it isn't as easy to tote as a backpack. Right now I'm using an old Lowepro that they don't make anymore, something like this. (http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/allWeather/Commercial_AW_DV.aspx) Love the access and portability. Fits in the bike and is perfect carry-on luggage.

It takes one pro body and up to three lenses. A tight squeeze will fit the 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200.

[wxwax]

I assume the Farmer's Double doesn't have padded dividers to separate lenses and bodies. So how do you pack them safely?

[dkapp]

I assume the Farmer's Double doesn't have padded dividers to separate lenses and bodies. So how do you pack them safely?

Here is a good site put together by a good old Nikon user :D

http://www.asvd07.dsl.pipex.com/d70bags.htm

It gives you an idea what a bag can hold.

Dave

[wxwax]

Here is a good site put together by a good old Nikon user :D

http://www.asvd07.dsl.pipex.com/d70bags.htm

It gives you an idea what a bag can hold.

Dave
Good link, thanks. It doesn't really show what the top pocket can hold, the part that doesn't hold the laptop and papers.

[dkapp]

Good link, thanks. It doesn't really show what the top pocket can hold, the part that doesn't hold the laptop and papers.

Its a pretty large pocket, but no dividers. I believe Andy said he puts the 70-200 f/2.8 in there. I carry my 70-210 f/4 & other lenses in cases.

Dave

[wxwax]

Its a pretty large pocket, but no dividers. I believe Andy said he puts the 70-200 f/2.8 in there. I carry my 70-210 f/4 & other lenses in cases.

Dave
Cool, thanks.

[Andy]

I assume the Farmer's Double doesn't have padded dividers to separate lenses and bodies. So how do you pack them safely?

yes indeed it does. in the lower compartment, i get my 1Ds Mark II with 50mm on board, 35L, 16-35L and 85 f/1.8. my 70-200L goes in the main compartment, laying flay, in a sleeve. also in that pocket goes my laptop, folders for papers, a notebook, blower, misc pouches holding cleaning supplies, remote, my 580ex, and also a novel.

[GREAPER]

This is the bag I carry....

HERE (http://www.adorama.com/TR612GY.html)

[wxwax]

Wow, that's a lot, Andy. Hmmm, may be a good bag for travel.

Greaper, I have that bag and I like it. But it seems to fall between the stools for me. I need one bag for walking the streets that will fit in my bike's topbox. I like a top opening shoulder bag for that. And I need a bag for travel that's comfortable, is carry-on, and can hold more than three lenses, plus work stuff. Suddenly, that Farmer's Market is looking attractive.