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lilytippytoes
10-06-2008, 12:30
Recently bought my first DSLR, and now need a bag to carry it around. I fancy the rucksack variety as I do a lot of walking. The TAMRAC Expedition 4 seems to fit the bill. Any opinions? I'm not overly fussed but it seems the right size and the right price.

Thanks
lilytippytoes
10-06-2008, 12:37
Should have added, I have a Canon 400D, 18-55 Kit lense and a Sigma 70-300. Hopeing to get more equipment as time goes by, but not yet. Thought that if I entered my camera bag details it wwould appear at the bottom of my thread - I was wrong.
percymon
10-06-2008, 12:56
Lowepro Mini Trekker is a good size - you'd only fill half of the camera gear section, but with plenty of movebale dividers it gives you space for snacks, flask, clothing.

I've had 2 bodies, a Sigma 17-35mm, Sigma 80-400 OS, Sigma 17-35 and a couple of old Canon lenses in and still not quite filled it. At £50 (check current cashback offers) its a very good buy.
staffitaxi
10-06-2008, 13:00
I've just got a Lowepro Rover AW to take on my walking holiday. I needed something that I could fit lunch, waterproof and extra jumper and this does it quite nicely. Also has a waist strap to take some of the weight.

It was approx £75.00 including postage from Digital Depot.

I'll be able to tell you if it does the trick in a few weeks time when I've got back from Austria.

Andrea
mattyh
10-06-2008, 13:18
Another vote for the mini trekker AW here, great bag:thumbs:
DinoS
10-06-2008, 13:19
Mini trekker AW here, Great Bag
MKD
10-06-2008, 13:34
Lowpro Slingshot

I am on my second Lowpro Slingshot, first 100, now 200 slingshot, used to use a Lowpro rucksack but got tired of having to keep take it off to take a picture or change a lens. It is very very quick to to slide round the body unzip and take out camera, very different from my rucksack.
Steep
10-06-2008, 14:02
I see a few people on the forums with 3 and 5s but no 4s.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/search.php?searchid=816947
staffitaxi
10-06-2008, 14:05
Lowpro Slingshot

I am on my second Lowpro Slingshot, first 100, now 200 slingshot, used to use a Lowpro rucksack but got tired of having to keep take it off to take a picture or change a lens. It is very very quick to to slide round the body unzip and take out camera, very different from my rucksack.

I agree the Slingshot is great for easy access, I have one too and won't be parting with it as its great for days out.

But for serious walking I found that I got severe neck and back ache with all the weight being on one shoulder plus there is no room in the 200 for extra's like lunch, waterproof and extra sweater.

I guess it will all depend on what type of walking Lilytippytoes does which one will suit the best.
Grave Robber
10-06-2008, 14:06
You need a backpack, and Tamrac are the best at the price as far as I'm concerned :)
Nixtoo
10-06-2008, 14:12
Photopro mag are giving away a lowepro fastpack 200 with a years subscription at the moment!
MadDogMcQ
10-06-2008, 15:29
I have an Expedition-4 and think it's a perfect size bag. Here's a pic with all my D300 kit in it....

http://www.mcqart.com/mcqweb/images/photography/equipment/tamrac-4.jpg

You can't see it on the above photo, but I have a neat Manfrotto MonoPod attached to the cover of the rucksack too. Personally, I think all carrying-kits are a compromise and none are perfect for all occasions, but the Expedition-4 seems like a decent all-rounder.

Highly recommended!
Mr Chelsea
10-06-2008, 18:46
i got the lowepro slingshot 100 last week

its holds the camera with lens attached and a couple of lenses, at a squeeze

its also not bulky and is ok for walking
MKD
11-06-2008, 08:00
Seems to me there are a number of different reasons/uses for having a camera bag, I use my camera bag for day out shoots, were I know what I am going to be photographing and take what I need. Another reason for a bag seems to used to take more than just the camera gear but lunch etc as well. Yet another use of a camera bag seems to be to store all associated camera equipment as well as the camera.
PsiFox
11-06-2008, 08:09
Should have added, I have a Canon 400D, 18-55 Kit lense and a Sigma 70-300. Hopeing to get more equipment as time goes by, but not yet. Thought that if I entered my camera bag details it wwould appear at the bottom of my thread - I was wrong.

Camera bag details will appear in your profile.

If you want it at the bottom of your post, put it in your sig.

For the OP I bought the Expedition 8 as I knew I would be expanding kit fairly rapidly and did not want to change bags every couple of months.

I find it to be extremely comfortable even when having worn it and walked for several hours, carrying everything below plus food and drink.
lilytippytoes
12-06-2008, 20:28
Thanks very much for the advice everyone. Read all the replies and am going for the LowePro Mini Trekker AW.

I'll buy it on line to save some££s.

Best site??
yodasarmpit
12-06-2008, 20:56
Thanks very much for the advice everyone. Read all the replies and am going for the LowePro Mini Trekker AW.

I'll buy it on line to save some££s.

Best site??Good choice, just got one myself.