Got a new bag - Question about storing camera in it
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Got a new bag - Question about storing camera in it
I just got a new bag for my nikon. I picked up a Crumpler 5 million dollar bag...
I don't know if this is a stupid question so I thought I'd ask.
Which direction should I store the camera? Should I store it so that the lens is pointed down or pointed up? Does storing it downward cause any damage to the camera body or lens?
I don't have an additional lens yet to store with the camera, only a flash.
My initial review of the bag, the padding seems kinda thin, but the quality appears to be high. the interior dimensions seem kinda tight to fit a lens, body+lens and a flash, but when I get another lens we'll see how it fits, but it will be very snug.
I don't know if this is a stupid question so I thought I'd ask.
Which direction should I store the camera? Should I store it so that the lens is pointed down or pointed up? Does storing it downward cause any damage to the camera body or lens?
I don't have an additional lens yet to store with the camera, only a flash.
My initial review of the bag, the padding seems kinda thin, but the quality appears to be high. the interior dimensions seem kinda tight to fit a lens, body+lens and a flash, but when I get another lens we'll see how it fits, but it will be very snug.
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all the pics I see show it lens facing downward..
I was looking at bags myself today, think I'm gonna bite on the Lowepro Slingshot 200.
I was looking at bags myself today, think I'm gonna bite on the Lowepro Slingshot 200.
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But the bag you're talking about now... looks awesome!
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The 200 is nice but the sling does get a bit heavy on one shoulder.
I always switched shoulders.
Also watch out the padding maybe soft some say some guy said he dropped his bag and he broke his stuff... I mean I never dropped mine but mine slipped here and there so no damages.
I sold it since i was fittinga 70-200 50mm 1.4 d300 sb800 and 18-200 vr lens in that bag
It got way too heavy on a sling.
I always switched shoulders.
Also watch out the padding maybe soft some say some guy said he dropped his bag and he broke his stuff... I mean I never dropped mine but mine slipped here and there so no damages.
I sold it since i was fittinga 70-200 50mm 1.4 d300 sb800 and 18-200 vr lens in that bag
It got way too heavy on a sling.
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yeah I like how its a backpack and it swings around quick for easy-access - I gotta be ready for anything!
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The 200 is nice but the sling does get a bit heavy on one shoulder.
I always switched shoulders.
Also watch out the padding maybe soft some say some guy said he dropped his bag and he broke his stuff... I mean I never dropped mine but mine slipped here and there so no damages.
I sold it since i was fittinga 70-200 50mm 1.4 d300 sb800 and 18-200 vr lens in that bag
It got way too heavy on a sling.
I always switched shoulders.
Also watch out the padding maybe soft some say some guy said he dropped his bag and he broke his stuff... I mean I never dropped mine but mine slipped here and there so no damages.
I sold it since i was fittinga 70-200 50mm 1.4 d300 sb800 and 18-200 vr lens in that bag
It got way too heavy on a sling.
Thanks for the input though.
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The strap foam does wear out after a year it just gets pushed to the bottom so just watch out for that lowepro sent me a new bag when i called it in for warranty
i think it was lifetime.
i think it was lifetime.
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I still have my sling 300 for sale.
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Not if you don't drop the bag. The padding is there and protects the gear, but it's not really designed to protect it from hard drops. Number one rule: Don't drop your camera!
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sorry for reviving the old thread, but i just didn't want to make a new thread.
as you guys might already know, currently i have canon 40d, 18-55 IS kit lens, nifty fifty, and tokina 11-16. i had been storing my cameras in my old camera bag, and i think it's finally time for me to get a new bag.
i'm looking to purchase one 430 or 580 flash within couple months and 70-200 lens early next year. so i'd love to purchase a camera bag that would fit all of these items that i've mentioned.
i don't really need a fancy bag, i just want something that is good to carry my gears around. also, i'm not sure if i should get a backpack type or shoulder bag.. what do you guys prefer?
Thanks guys.
as you guys might already know, currently i have canon 40d, 18-55 IS kit lens, nifty fifty, and tokina 11-16. i had been storing my cameras in my old camera bag, and i think it's finally time for me to get a new bag.
i'm looking to purchase one 430 or 580 flash within couple months and 70-200 lens early next year. so i'd love to purchase a camera bag that would fit all of these items that i've mentioned.
i don't really need a fancy bag, i just want something that is good to carry my gears around. also, i'm not sure if i should get a backpack type or shoulder bag.. what do you guys prefer?
Thanks guys.
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just found a sweet deal on Lowepro CompuTrekker AW Backpack over at canon forum.
anybody has experience with it? it has very good review on it.
he listed it at 95 bucks, i lowballed him at 80, and he said 85 bucks is the lowest he can go.
its $164 brand new from amazon.. so the pricing itself is very good i guess.
anybody has experience with it? it has very good review on it.
he listed it at 95 bucks, i lowballed him at 80, and he said 85 bucks is the lowest he can go.
its $164 brand new from amazon.. so the pricing itself is very good i guess.
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I have two of the Plus version on that bag, pretty nice.
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Got it.
I'm ordering it right now.
I'm ordering it right now.
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