What bag are you using for a...

[rl168]

Nikon D200 (w/o battery pack) with a 18-200mm lens and lens hood?

I am not a professional photographer. But I like to have quick access to the camera while I am on vacation. Had the camera for a year now, but still hunting for a carry bag. If you have the same setup as mine, please let me know what bag you are using, pros and cons. Thanks!

btw, I did a serach but did not find anything...

[d2creative]

If you put the hood on backwards, i have this one for sale... works GREAT for vacations.
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/forum...530#post649530
Will also hold one or two smaller lenses in the side pockets and you can fit even more stuff in the sling.

[aerosolcheese]

I have one of those h-14's as well, and I never use it because it is difficult to squeeze the 5d in with the battery pack. But without the battery pack, you should be fine. I don't think you would even need to put the hood on backwards with the 18-200 because the 24-70 is way bigger with the hood and I can fit it in there with the hood on normally.

[rl168]

I forgot to mention I am getting a SB-800 flash. will that fit in the H-14 bag?

[d2creative]

It would fit in one of the side pockets.
If you tell me what it is that you want to fit in there (all at the same time) I can do a test fit for you and let you know.

[jhom]

You might consider the Think Tank Digital Holster or Urban Disguise.

[phillip ino]

I would go with a Crumpler 6 million dollar home!

[Paulo]

Boon,
There are a lot of choices out there for your current set up. But when shopping for a bag, also keep in mind your future gear upgrade/addition.
Personally, I really like the Lowepro Sling Bags. There are currently 3 models: 100, 200, 300. The 300 AW may be too big for your needs as it'll fit a professional SLR body (or D200 w/ battery pack) and 80-200mm F2.8D attached. And still lots of room for additional lens, speedlights, etc...

http://products.lowepro.com/catalog/Sling-bags,4.htm

Very comfortable to wear and quick access to camera.

[PIC]

Calvin Klein - thats right.

Get them at Dillard's when I buy aftershave and use custom inserts from BH.

Often use a smaller bag when traveling and just puul the insert (s) required.

Looks Good, Works well, Best Price/Performance, and Smells Good {Me}.

[rl168]

Originally Posted by phillip ino

I would go with a Crumpler 6 million dollar home!

That's one of the bag I was looking at. Will the 6MDH fit my camera setup?

[phillip ino]

Originally Posted by rl168

That's one of the bag I was looking at. Will the 6MDH fit my camera setup?

Absolutely! Just to give you an idea, I can easily fit my D80, my 28-70 2.8 and sb-600 in my bag.

[rl168]

Francis,

Thanks for the quick reply. I should be more clear in my question. The 18-200mm lens will be on the D200 with the lens hood. Basically I want it ready to go in the bag, so I can just pull out the D200, remove the lens cap and start shooting. I measure the length of the D200 + lens + lens hood is about 8 inches. If I put the lens hood backward is 7inches, will that still fit in the 6NDH?

[phillip ino]

It will work out. I always have my lens on my camera when I use that bag. And just like you mentioned, I put my lens hood backwards.

[SCone]

Lowepro Slingbag, shooting Canon, but should work just as good for a Nikon. I've got tons of stuff in mine. XTi w/grip, flash, 3 lens w/hoods.