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Title: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: UncleUB on January 19, 2011, 10:57:59 AM

I thought this was a very good price for a camera backpack (£22 inc del at Amazon)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Backpack-Cameras-accessories-Frustration-Free/dp/B002VPE1WK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1295434278&sr=1-1

(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F4177g8K0KDL._AA300_.jpg&hash=ad954739cc4da7660fdbac57509096260e99a884)

Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: roseway on January 19, 2011, 11:02:23 AM

Yes, that looks very good value. It's bigger than I have use for, otherwise I would be thinking seriously about it.

Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: tuftedduck on January 19, 2011, 11:05:31 AM

 :no:

Very poor weatherproofing..........your gear will get wet quite quickly.

Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: UncleUB on January 19, 2011, 11:25:37 AM

Quote from: tuftedduck on January 19, 2011, 11:05:31 AM

:no:

Very poor weatherproofing..........your gear will get wet quite quickly.

Nearly all the reviews of people who have one are 5* ......... ???

Perhaps no one goes out taking photo's in the rain.  ;D

Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: roseway on January 19, 2011, 11:38:55 AM

I suppose that if it starts raining while you're out on a photographic hike it would quickly become an issue. For £22 you can't expect too much. :)

Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: BritBrat on September 15, 2011, 11:55:45 AM

How about this one:

Lowepro Slingshot 302AW - Amazon - £34.50
 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0036AYTWG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE)


It has a waterproof coverall in the bottom pocket.

Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: UncleUB on September 15, 2011, 12:14:06 PM

Quote from: BritBrat on September 15, 2011, 11:55:45 AM

How about this one:

Lowepro Slingshot 302AW - Amazon - £34.50
 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0036AYTWG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE)


It has a waterproof coverall in the bottom pocket.

I've got the200AW,don't like it.l'm after a Lowepro Nova A200.

Its a good price though.

Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: BritBrat on September 15, 2011, 07:36:22 PM

Quote from: UncleUB on September 15, 2011, 12:14:06 PM

I've got the200AW,don't like it.l'm after a Lowepro Nova A200.

http://www.amazon.co.uk - £55.54 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0016J1EIQ/ref=asc_df_B0016J1EIQ4423285?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B0016J1EIQ)


EDIT:
Lowepro Nova 200 AW
Not sure I have the right model there.

Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: UncleUB on September 16, 2011, 07:20:13 AM

Quote from: BritBrat on September 15, 2011, 07:36:22 PM

Quote from: UncleUB on September 15, 2011, 12:14:06 PM

I've got the200AW,don't like it.l'm after a Lowepro Nova A200.

http://www.amazon.co.uk - £55.54 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0016J1EIQ/ref=asc_df_B0016J1EIQ4423285?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B0016J1EIQ)


EDIT:
Lowepro Nova 200 AW
Not sure I have the right model there.

Yes that's the one,or the slightly smaller 190.

Another I might consider is the Tamrac System 6

http://www.harrisoncameras.co.uk/Shop/Bags+and+Cases/Tamrac+Bags/Tamrac+Shoulder+Bags/Tamrac+System+6+Black+Camera+Shoulder+Bag+5606_TAMR-17237.htm

I am using a Tamrac shoulder bag at present,but its just not big enough

The main reason I don't like the slingshot is when you swing the bag in front of you,the access to the camera is at the front,not  at the top(looking down on it).

Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: roseway on September 16, 2011, 07:49:33 AM

That's a good point about the slingshot. I've been looking on and off for a more capacious shoulder bag for some time, but there's definitely a limit on how much weight I'm prepared to carry around, so for the moment I'm using a small bag with just one superzoom lens attached.

Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: BritBrat on September 16, 2011, 10:06:19 AM

Quote from: roseway on September 16, 2011, 07:49:33 AM

That's a good point about the slingshot. I've been looking on and off for a more capacious shoulder bag for some time, but there's definitely a limit on how much weight I'm prepared to carry around, so for the moment I'm using a small bag with just one superzoom lens attached.

I am thinking of buying my first digital SLR and the weight is one of the issues I have been thinking about and why I have been looking at bags.


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Title: Re: DSLR Camera Backpack
Post by: UncleUB on September 16, 2011, 04:44:07 PM

Having got both a Lowepro and a Tamrac bag,imo the Lowepro is better finished off inside.