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True, but as the government now has the power to shut down any message forum, photo sharing site, or social network I'm not sure it can be described as a victory.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Orphan Works and the Digital Bill at 08/04/2010 - 12:24
Just to say I ended going for the Lowepro 400 - arrived today and it's just the right size. Takes everything in my sig, isn't TOO big (although I wouldn't want to carry anything much bigger!) and has some space left over if I reorganise things a bit. Thanks for all the help folks!
Comment by MrCynical posted on Bag recommendations/comments? at 07/04/2010 - 14:05
Of the two Sigmas, the cheaper variable aperture one is actually sharper. Neither is as sharp as the 12-24, but then nor should they be for about a third of the price.
Comment by MrCynical posted on which 10-20 - if at all? at 03/04/2010 - 14:08
thoughton wrote:
I'm using a Lowepro Slignshot 200AW and I can fit a vast amount of stuff into it! If I'm not walking great distances it will contain my K20D, 3 large lenses, 2 large flashes, 4 small lenses, and the last two partitions and front pocket full of all the other crap - 3 hard filter cases (77mm), Raynox 150, Cactus v4 set, rocket blower, omnibounce, remotes, mini tripod, gels, cloths, lens pen, batteries, SD cards, etc. The default layout is a bit wasteful in my opinion, I've added a couple of extra partitions from an old Lowepro bag.
Oddly enough I'm actually looking at Lowepros atm - though the Stealth Reporter series (messenger-style) rather than the Slingshots. To decide between the D300AW and D400AW is my latest challenge-of-the-hour, no doubt to be replace by some other bag model I come across!I'm using a Lowepro Slignshot 200AW and I can fit a vast amount of stuff into it! If I'm not walking great distances it will contain my K20D, 3 large lenses, 2 large flashes, 4 small lenses, and the last two partitions and front pocket full of all the other crap - 3 hard filter cases (77mm), Raynox 150, Cactus v4 set, rocket blower, omnibounce, remotes, mini tripod, gels, cloths, lens pen, batteries, SD cards, etc. The default layout is a bit wasteful in my opinion, I've added a couple of extra partitions from an old Lowepro bag.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Bag recommendations/comments? at 01/04/2010 - 21:19
Anvh wrote:
How much gear does it hold? A few reviews I've come across comment on the relatively low amount of space inside (smaller bags from other brands have more internal space for example). They certainly look great but with my 4000 turning out to hold half of what Crumpler claimed it could I'm slightly wary!MrCynical wrote:
Hmm quite possibly - but most (at the moment all) of my photography is in urban environments which for both security and accessibility reasons makes a backpack impractical.
Yeah I know and that's why I went for one, black with green highlights so not all too obvious. My has a Y-strap that secure it a bit more on my back and place the weight more over my chest instead of the shoulders... not perfect but I can hold it out a bit longer and when the camera is out with a lens the bag becomes more comfortable to carry just over your shoulder.Hmm quite possibly - but most (at the moment all) of my photography is in urban environments which for both security and accessibility reasons makes a backpack impractical.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Bag recommendations/comments? at 01/04/2010 - 13:59
Anvh wrote:
If you want to carry all you've in your sig and use a shoulder bag wouldn't that be too heavy for longer hikes/walks?
My shoulder bag with the things from my sig is already heavy and weight down after an hour or so...
I'm using the older model off this one and still have room to spare, if i really want to I might fit 2 more lens/flashes in it link Will probably be around the £120.
You've a Crumpler so you know how they are.
Hmm quite possibly - but most (at the moment all) of my photography is in urban environments which for both security and accessibility reasons makes a backpack impractical. I'll take a look at those Crumplers - I certainly love the build quality of my 4000 even if it is very small.If you want to carry all you've in your sig and use a shoulder bag wouldn't that be too heavy for longer hikes/walks?
My shoulder bag with the things from my sig is already heavy and weight down after an hour or so...
I'm using the older model off this one and still have room to spare, if i really want to I might fit 2 more lens/flashes in it link Will probably be around the £120.
You've a Crumpler so you know how they are.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Bag recommendations/comments? at 01/04/2010 - 01:09
Moisture isn't a huge deal - so long as you dry it out properly afterwards. The real issue is dust (and whatever else will be swirling about down there, nothing healthy I expect). Being willing to sacrifice the lens is fair enough, but bear in mind that anything which gets inside the lens has the potential to get from there to the camera body, thus knackering it. I'd get a WR if it were me, and Park have them at £75 if that helps.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Sacrifice a lens or buy a WR? at 01/04/2010 - 01:01
gartmore wrote:
Thats interesting, where did you find out about the voting?
A thread on the other forum accepted it as gospel, it isn't anything official from Pentax themselves.Thats interesting, where did you find out about the voting?
Comment by MrCynical posted on PPG Submission and Voting at 28/03/2010 - 23:51
Gwyn wrote:
I have a Tamrac Expedition 5 (5575) which is my bag of choice for travelling. It is just carry-on legal, though it is heavy. Luckily it's never been weighed yet.
I also have an old model Lowepro Nova, which though smaller holds more than the pretty Bella. But I like my (oatmeal) Pretty Bella for trips when I don't want to scream camera bag, or am feeling very girly. And it is incredibly comfortable for a shoulder bag.
Both the Tamrac and the Lowepro have been in downpours and everything stayed dry inside, no need for an extra rain cover.
I'm now wavering on Billingham - their bags are of astonishing quality, but I'm not convinced that the Hadleys are big enough to carry all the stuff I need them to and the larger ones are beyond what I would be willing to pay for a camera bag. I'll take a look at those two you mentioned, since waterproofness is my primary requirement (aside from carrying ability of course!)I have a Tamrac Expedition 5 (5575) which is my bag of choice for travelling. It is just carry-on legal, though it is heavy. Luckily it's never been weighed yet.
I also have an old model Lowepro Nova, which though smaller holds more than the pretty Bella. But I like my (oatmeal) Pretty Bella for trips when I don't want to scream camera bag, or am feeling very girly. And it is incredibly comfortable for a shoulder bag.
Both the Tamrac and the Lowepro have been in downpours and everything stayed dry inside, no need for an extra rain cover.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Bag recommendations/comments? at 28/03/2010 - 23:47
PeteL wrote:
With the Billingham, The Canvas is simply the outer layer, It is sandwhiched with a neoprene layer while a third different material is used as an internal layer. I have never had any problem in any kind of weather. The real beauty is that when you know the layout well enough you can just reach into the bag and pick out your gear whilst on the move yet still leave the top flap protecting against rain.
There are a useful number of dividers included but others can be added if required.
Regards - Pete
Ah - that might well seal it for Billingham: my much-used Timbuk2 messenger is along the same lines (the only difference being ballistic nylon instead of canvas). Their customer service people have very kindly offered to suggest a size if I can give them the measurements of my gear, so as soon as I can do that (no rush since it's the weekend and they'll be closed) I should be sorted.With the Billingham, The Canvas is simply the outer layer, It is sandwhiched with a neoprene layer while a third different material is used as an internal layer. I have never had any problem in any kind of weather. The real beauty is that when you know the layout well enough you can just reach into the bag and pick out your gear whilst on the move yet still leave the top flap protecting against rain.
There are a useful number of dividers included but others can be added if required.
Regards - Pete
Comment by MrCynical posted on Bag recommendations/comments? at 28/03/2010 - 19:59
