I have a Tamron messenger bag style of bag. This thing gets a tad heavy when im walking around, and think I need a backpack style of bag. I was wondering if you all had any suggestions.
Recommend a backpack style of bag
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I wanted a bag that didn't look like a camera bag. I picked up a Lowepro Slingshot 102 (in hindsight maybe should have grabbed the next size up). It's great if you're travelling with out a lot of lenses/accessories. It is a cross body strap, and you can swing it around in front of your body to access the camera without removing the bag. Works well so far!
+1 on the slingshot... I've got the 202 which is a bigger bag, but all round fantastic. Great amount of space and the across the body strap works extremely well. Its a lightweight option that feels comfortable during all day wearing.
I may have to upgrade to the 202. I just got a new lens (24-70), and my camera doesn't fit in the 102 with that lens attached... 
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I may have to upgrade to the 202. I just got a new lens (24-70), and my camera doesn't fit in the 102 with that lens attached...
Congrats on the lens. You know, its a sickness with these lenses. I remember when I was in NYC. I HAD TO HAVE a zoom lens, as all I had were primes. So I bought a 70-300 lens. Beautiful lens, and served me well for long distance stuff up there. I honestly cant say I remember using it since I moved from NYC. Did I mention how heavy it is? I bought a wide angle out there as well, and it was great for bridge shoots/building, but here I find that it "pushes the subject too far back". Now a days, I look to finding a lens for SOTD pics. Henry (professor chaos) basically exemplifies SOTD pics I hope to achieve one day.
On a side note, I do not like to do post processing. I try to get it original so to speak of the old days. What you shoot is what you print. I know there were tricks in the dark room, but you know what I mean.
I have been using the 35mm f/1.8 and my 60mm f/2.8 micro for SOTD shots. I have a feeling I'll use the 24-70 for the same purpose. I've been trying to strategically buy my lenses. I do a lot of research on what is the good quality glass. I'm not looking for anything with ridiculous reach. That's why I figured the 24-70mm f/2.8 was a good fit. It should cover most everything I want to do. If I need faster, I'll move to the 35mm and if I want macro size, I'll pull out the 60mm...
Another recommendation for a sling bag. I have the slingshot 300 (got it on sale a year or so ago for a great price). When you use the belt, it distrubutes weight almost as well as a backpack, but it has the convenience of changing lenses of a shoulder bag.
If you really want a backpack, any of the major bag makers will have good ones, just pick your size/price. Tamrac, Lowepro, Think Tank, Crumpler, Domke, Tenba (and many others, I'm sure) are all good.
If you really want a backpack, any of the major bag makers will have good ones, just pick your size/price. Tamrac, Lowepro, Think Tank, Crumpler, Domke, Tenba (and many others, I'm sure) are all good.
I use a canon backpack. Its inexpensive(around $35.00) but great quality. Im able to fit my canon 40d body in there with 4 other lenses, a speedlight, and other accessories...and still have room for a sack lunch.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Deluxe-...5842877&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+camera+backpack
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Deluxe-...5842877&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+camera+backpack
I may have to upgrade to the 202. I just got a new lens (24-70), and my camera doesn't fit in the 102 with that lens attached...
The 202 is quite a bit larger but I find with a full fit out in the bag (a couple of telephotos, a prime, filters, speedlight, etc.) that I can only leave the nifty fifty on the camera in the bag. Its not really much of a problem cos the fifty is my go to lens at the moment, but I could see space being an issue with anything bulkier when you want to carry it all.
I love my 202! Great bag for walking about and carries pretty much everything I need.
I picked up a 202 today. I had the SA put a 70-300 lens on a D7000 body. The lens is about .5" longer than the 24-70 and the D7000 is a bigger frame than my D5100. It fit well with a bit of free space. I've only got three lenses ATM, my 24-70, a 35mm f/1.8, and a 60mm f/2.8. I think I should be fine...
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