Backpack Camera Bag

[rapidmax]

Hello All,

I would like to know where I could get and what price it would cost for a backpack camera bag (meaning a camera bag that you can put on your back and will not hurt your back).

I would like to put in the following equipment:

1) Nikon F4 body
2) Nikon F801 body
3) one telephoto lens
4) one normal lens
5) a few rolls of film
6) my vest
7) a couple of extension tubes


Thank you for helping me on this one.

Cheers!

 

[boochap]

actually i think camera backpack can be rather leh-cheh to use.
u need to stop, lay down the bag flat on a support or ground, and unzip to take out the lens. its not like the sling bag where u could take things out or put back on the move. a backpack with top or compartmarmental openings should help, but i doubt tamrac or lowepro have this type of design. think domkey has one, but is too overprice.

i have a tamrac expedition 3backpack, which i seldom use it...but i think wont fit to your requirement

 

[rapidmax]

I need it to actually carry stuff around, when i am shooting then it is most often empty.

 

[cyrilng]

Originally posted by boochap
actually i think camera backpack can be rather leh-cheh to use.
u need to stop, lay down the bag flat on a support or ground, and unzip to take out the lens. its not like the sling bag where u could take things out or put back on the move. a backpack with top or compartmarmental openings should help, but i doubt tamrac or lowepro have this type of design. think domkey has one, but is too overprice.

i have a tamrac expedition 3backpack, which i seldom use it...but i think wont fit to your requirement

Tenba backpacks have a quickacces opening at the top. http://www.tenba.com/camera/backpack3.htm

 

[cyrilng]

The LowePro Trekker series should suit your needs too. http://www.lowepro.com/pages/byStyle/backpack.htm Most of them should be available at Cathay Photo. Tenba backpacks have to be ordered from overseas I think.

 

[sandman]

Any comments on the preferable brand? Tenba or lowepro or any others?

 

[rapidmax]

I prefer lowepro... prices would be great if you could tell me how much they cost approximately. Thanks

 

[cyrilng]

Originally posted by rapidmax
I prefer lowepro... prices would be great if you could tell me how much they cost approximately. Thanks

You can go to Cathay Photo or ask them for an equote for the models you are interested in

http://www.cathayphoto.com.sg/iquotation/

 

[rapidmax]

Thanks, I will probably do that!

 

[mpenza]

as a guide, Lowepro bags are around 50% off the listed price (price tag in the shop). Lowepro accessories/small pouches are about 40% off the listed prices.

 

[rapidmax]

hmmm... what does that exactly mean?

 

[ericp]

Rapidmax,

Based on your equipment list, I'd suggest Lowepro Mini-Trekker, about $120 from Cathay Photo.

Photo backpacks are not as slow as people would believe ... I could unsling the backpack, put it on the ground, unzip the flap, and whip out my camera in about 3-5 seconds. If you need faster access then you should have the camera ready in your hands ...

The backpack is better for me than a shoulder bag because of the weight distribution.

I have had the following in my Mini-Trekker before :
1. F80 with 80-200 f/2.8 mounted
2. F70D with 170-500 mounted
3. 28-105
4. Kenko Pro 300 2X teleconverter

So I think you'll do fine with this bag ... any larger and the weight of the bag becomes a factor.