Camera Bag Questions

[DarkHorse]

Ive an XTi, body with "Grip" a 100-400L and 18-55IS,
extra "AA" batt pack, some filters, extra card, custom leather strap for the camera, the 100-400 hardly ever leaves this camera, I use it all the time, and leave it on the body, Im looking for a small bag, that would work with this setup, a grap and go bag,
Ive been looking a DOMKE
especialy the F-4AF, I like the canvas look,
but ive heard that the 9X8X11 is missprinted, and is more like 9 deep,
a tight fit for the 100-400
I want to be able to keep my 100-400 on the camera body,,
does anyone know if this bag would work with my 100-400?
or even another small DOMKE-bag??

thanks
johnp

[CaptainTom]

I no longer own my Domke bag (is that correct english?), but believe that your camera lens would be a pretty tight fit, and not much room left over.

I saw an ad for a bag that was made for specifically this type of outfit. I'll look, and update when I find it.

[DarkHorse]

Thanks Tom, ive found doing the rodeo, and driving the back roads im not wanting to leave my camera,,Naked any more because of the dust, I saw a canvas "tool" bag looked like an old, doctors bag at wall-fart, almost bought it,, just something small, to grab and go, i could have padded it myself, there not there now,,grrr,,,

[CaptainTom]

John
You might like something like THIS ?

This bag is constructed with the same Carhartt® quality and durability you have learned to depend on and is ideal for storing clothes, boots, tools and other items. Constructed from a 600-denier, water-resistant nylon fabric and multi-layered with an additional 1200-denier nylon fabric on the sides and bottom for extra strength and durability. Bottom features two rugged support rails to keep bag rigid and off the ground. Other features include heavy-duty zippers, rivets at all stress points, reinforced corners, outside utility loop and inside tape measure clip. Wide-mouth opening makes getting at your gear easy. Features 17 exterior and 10 interior pockets. Measures 19"Lx10"Wx14"H. Imported. Carhartt A192.

They also make a medium size Measures 16"Lx9"Wx11"H. Imported. Carhartt A191

[ggeen]

I have two camera bags. One is an over the shoulder and the other is a backpack. Neither one of these actually fit all of my equipment. I was looking at dropping some serious money on a new camera bag until I looked into my closet. There set many unused overnight bags. I chose one, filled it with foam and placed my camera equipment in there all nice and snug. I have left over foam sheets as well. The pieces break out in 1"x1"x1" cubes. If anyone is interested. Bought them for $10/sheet.

This particular bag has roller weals and retractable handle, a grab handle, and backpack straps. One of the most versatile bags I have. I will let you know how it works out long term. I may end up getting a hard case in the end.

-G

[wondershots]

Is the 100-400 similar in length to the 70-200? If so the Thinktank Urban disguise bags may do the trick. I have the 50 and it holds my 40D with 70-200 attached, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8, Tamron 17-50 f/2.8, Canon 17-40L f/4, Canon "Nifty Fifty", Canon 430EX, Quick flip Bracket, dedicated Canon TTL cord, and CF memory. Pretty heavy but it sure holds the stuff. And it could hold my 10D body if I wanted it to.

[Truckman]

Originally Posted by wondershots

Is the 100-400 similar in length to the 70-200?

They are the same size...They both use the same Canon soft case...Ben