Camera Bags!
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Chelsea and Tony review three camera bags in the real world: the Domke Metro (on Amazon help.tc/domke), the LowePro Flipside (on Amazon help.tc/lowepro), and the Langly Alpha Pro (on Amazon help.tc/apro).
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STARTER CAMERAS:
Basic Starter Camera ($280 used at Amazon): Canon T3 help.tc/t3
Better Starter Camera ($500 at Amazon): Nikon D5300 help.tc/d5300
Better Travel Camera ($500 at Amazon): Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II help.tc/em10ii
LANDSCAPE CAMERAS:
Good ($550 at Amazon): Sony a6000 help.tc/a6000
Better ($1,400) at Amazon: Nikon D5500 help.tc/D5500 & Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 help.tc/s35
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PORTRAIT CAMERAS:
Beginner ($950 at Amazon): Canon T6i help.tc/t6i & Canon 50mm f/1.8 help.tc/c50
Better ($3,000 at Amazon): Nikon D610 help.tc/d610 & Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 help.tc/t200
Best ($5,300) at Amazon: Nikon D810 help.tc/d810 & Nikon 70-200 f/2.8E help.tc/n200e
WILDLIFE CAMERAS:
Starter ($1,100 at Amazon): Canon 7D help.tc/7D & Canon 400mm f/5.6 help.tc/c400
Great ($3,200 at Amazon): Nikon D500 help.tc/d500 & Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 help.tc/n500
VIDEO CAMERAS:
Beginner ($500 at Amazon): Panasonic G7 help.tc/g7 & Panasonic 14-42mm help.tc/p42
Better ($1,400 at Amazon): Panasonic GH4 amzn.to/2p5dAmD & Panasonic 14-140 f/3.5-5.6 help.tc/p140
Best ($4,300 at Amazon): Panasonic GH5 help.tc/gh5 & Metabones Speed Booster XL help.tc/mbxl & Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 help.tc/s35 & Sigma 50-100 f/1.8 help.tc/s100
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Beginner ($400 at Amazon): DJI Phantom 3 help.tc/p3
Travel ($1,000 at Amazon): DJI Mavic Pro help.tc/Mavic
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👜Domke Metro (on Amazon help.tc/domke)
👜LowePro Flipside (on Amazon help.tc/lowepro)
👜Langly Alpha Pro (on Amazon help.tc/apro)
For the Langly bag if you put everything on the side pockets in a carrier bag or something you can just pull that while bag out of the pocket and get to things easier :)
That is a great idea!
+Tony Northrup
You can also put those small items in a ziplock bag, and put that into those side pockets.
To me Tony's backpack looks neat, study and classical but also heavy and not practical. Chelsea's backpack looks much lighter and more practical.
BTW the timelaps of the clouds drifting over the Machu Pichu looked amazingly good, with the shadows and godrays, DR and sense of scale and the slow pan!
Almost bought a Langley, glad I saw this video 👍🏻
My Lowepro flipside 300 is 6 years old I think. Still looks perfect, outstanding quality.
I started doing photography about a year ago. I am still very new to everything. the bag I chose to get is the lowepro slingshot 202 aw. It has a surprising amount of features, which is true for most of lowepro products. I am able to put my Nikon d3300, my 55-300mm lens, the kit lens 18-55mm, and my 35mm 1.8g. I still have room for 2 more lenses too. I really like the slingshot because I don't have to take of the bag in order to get to my camera. I was astonished. It is perfect for me. it has memory card holders, it has the ability to hold a tripod, and has the waterproof shell that can wrap around the bag. I am still very new to photography, but I am glad I found the lowepro slingshot 202 aw. It is an awesome first camera bag. It was only 60 dollars. Which I think is a great deal for such a useful bag.
I've had a LowePro Transit 350AW for about a month. So far it's been great - the side pocket makes for extremely fast access to my camera (A Nikon D5500 + a Tamron 70-300 f/4-5.6), the rain cover and the pseudo-separated top compartment are both very useful, the design is not overly obvious as a camera bag and the shoulder straps are comfortable. My one gripe with the bag is that there's no dedicated water bottle or water bladder compartment, and I'm a little hesitant to put a water bottle inside with all my camera gear... My temporary solution is to attach a water bottle to the tripod loop with a carabiner.
I used a medium sized national geographic backpack and a vanguard up-rise ii 38. Just from looking at your complains about your bags, these bags don't have that problem. Overall, i'm pretty happy with these bags, even if they have their downfalls.
Shoulder bags are my favorite for camera lens swaps as Tony did in the video. I am using some generic Shoulder bag with a Ape Case insert. fits my c-mos plus few lenses. Saved me a few bucks , yet still has protection.
I've been needing a new bag, I'm going to consider the Flipside bag. Thanks, Chelsea & Tony!
Wow that was one the best "don't buy this" videos I have ever seen.Thanks!
Great review Chelsea! I love the Lowepro Photosport series. I do a lot of hiking and backcountry skiing with my camera and I really like the photosport 200 AW because unlike your bag it allows me room to take the stuff I need to be in the outdoors (like a jacket, lunch, first aid kit etc ) along with my camera gear. It limits me to a tripod, camera and spare lens, but that's all I really want to carry anyway. The stuff pocket is great for a wet raincoat. You can get to the gear easier too with the side access.
Stunning Machu Pichu timelapse!
I have the Lowpro 15L, and am really happy with it. My only issues with it are that there isn't any room for accessories and the padding on the straps could be thicker. Overall, it's light and it doesn't feel like my bag is going to swing around and hit someone. Good review! I was thinking about getting a Langly, but thought there would be problems with accessibility. Still tempting though.
Great review as usual, thank you. I really liked the Domke Metro but would like it to be a few inches deeper and to be wearable as a back pack. I see this bag as having great potential for use while driving in a game park The bag would stand open in front of the passenger seat providing quick access to the camera with telephoto lens mounted and ready.
Mindshift Rotation Professional is the best. I love mine. It's basically perfect for hiking (even really long hikes) with and being able to access the camera and lenses without taking the bag off your back. The only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't work the greatest for when stop at a place and want to take the bag off my shoulders and be able to get to the camera gear (because then I have to move the camera gear section of the bag out of it, and put it back in later when I'm ready to put the bag back on)
I love that color!!! Props to the editor!
Good review. Chelsea made an important point about choosing the size of your bag carefully. If you try to overload a smaller bag you will have gear digging in to your back, not good. Always better to go up a size from what you think you will need. I have the Lowepro 400AW Flipside for hiking and the Billingham Hadley Pro shoulder bag (my fave) for when I travel light or want to look a little less dorky LOL.
I opine all: if you want a bag like a rucksack, why not buy a hiker's rucksack such as the Lowepro S&F Transport Duffle Backpack; often rucksacks have top zip pockets, stand away from your body to help keep users dry; a spray such as Fabseal will imo waterproof most bags; many of the Lowepro are designed for air travel.
Love the Langly Alpha Pro!!! Will consider to purchase that.
Have you guys tried the Clik Elite Probody Sport? I have one and absolutely love it. It is similar to the Lowepro Chelsea has, but a little bigger w/ side camera access (which I find easier when I'm on the go and don't want to take the backpack off). Granted, it is double the price of the Lowepro. Nice review.
Lowepro has just the best backpacks! I plan to get the Pro Runner 450 AW to replace my Canon Gadget Bag 1EG which has become way too small (I'd basically need 2 of those by now)... and also looks weird when you only shoot with Nikon.
Another great video, very practical and honest, thanks
I still like the Tamrac expedition's for hiking. The 6x is sized right. I mean it holds a LOT of stuff. I had the 7x for a while but you don't want to hike with that thing.
It's better to put the bag down and get out a lens than some of the bags with awkward twist and pulls around your body etc. I do use it for hiking, it has water bottle on the side if you buy it, I have the flash's that are on the side, etc. There is room in there for whatever you want. You just got to arrange it. As far as things other than camera equipment, the other bags tends to not fit enough camera equipment without going huge.
Thanks Tony. Was just going to get a Langly but now it just doesn't seem practical. Going to stick with my Incase Pro.
Todo muy bien explicado y precioso cada producto. Saludos Pablo desde Chile
The lopro slingshot is really handy!!!!!
Bags are SO individualistic in nature.. One size never fits all.
But, after over 35+ years of hauling product from one end of the globe to another, I have reached the following conclusions.
-Bags are very expensive when you're into size and quality and wear ability.
-STYLE should never come into play unless you look at yourself every time you pass a mirror.
-Build quality and practical solutions on design should be your main concern.
-HOW THE COMPANY DEALS WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE & WARRANTY is EVERYTHING. And I mean everything. No one wants to dump $2-300.00+ on a bag, have a zipper go South, and have to haggle or ship and complain to a person who doesn't really care... No one wants that.
And after having said all of that, NO company hits all of those check boxes as well as Think Tank Photo's line up of products, and the 'out of doors' line up designed by their off-shoot branch Mind Shift Bags.
You'll find no better design, quality, innovation, protection, and just all around rugged made bag for the dollar than this company offerings. And IF, you have an issue, there's a pretty strong chance you would hear from one of the owners themselves, or upper management to find out why, and to sort you out on your issue. I'm not lying on this.. I've spoken to one of these fellas and they mean business when it comes to your complete and utter satisfaction AFTER your sale.
I'm not sponsored by, nor have any affiliation with them other than I am a consumer with a mind for rugged well made kit -- backed by people who care. And I use their products daily.
Thank you for adding a personal insult as your adjunct to a recommendation to a line of camera bags. You should have noted in the piece as it was being spoken and presented, this was not "a night on the town". It was about bags, their functionality, and (I added) warranty. But your words speak as a 20-30'something (with emphasis on 'something') therefore I would expect no less than what you had to offer.
And as a side note.. I do pretty well for myself whether dressed for work -- or not. I don't do little smiles and shit with my keyboard. But if I could, I'd work really hard on dropping a middle finger for you in ascii (you'll need to look that up)
Great video .
I prefer the Lowepro Flipside , maybe in a 15 or 20 ltr capacity in a earth tone colour .
I fav would be the Transit Sling 250 AW .
Pls suggest a good travel camera bag wherein I can store a tiffin, water bottle and a few clothes too with a laptop. all I can see in that category is Lowepro Video DSLR pack but it doesnt givve much protection in the camera section.
That last bag was so the opposite of ergonomic-bliss that it was even a bit painful to see you struggle working with it. Nevertheless, the bag is beautiful indeed, but form must follow function!
Great video Tony! Wanted to know if the Langly Alpha Pro that you have here is the newer updated one or is it the previous version? they claim to have made the lower outer pockets expandable and more accessible now
I don't stick my head up much because I usually don't know half what you two know and teach.
This time I only want to add that the little person few seconds at the end were really nice. Photography seems to drag either the impersonal nerd or dry academic artist out of us.
Nice to see you slip into a different style. Thanks.
I like my Manfrotto Backpack 30 and here is the amount of gear I carry in it.
Nikon D810 w/ Grip
Nikon 24-70 f/2.8
Tamron 70-200 f/2.8
Nikon 50mm f/1.4
2 Speedlights
15" MacBook Pro
1 set of Extension Tubes
4 Yongnuo Triggers
Corded intervalometer for D810
Rocket Blower
2 Feet for Speedlights
1 Nikon Lens bag full of various cords
BlackRapid Strap
Nikon Charger
AA Charger
16 AA Batteries
6 Nikon Batteries
8 AAA Batteries (For Triggers)
AA Battery Tray for Grip
2 Body Caps
2 Extra Lens Caps
8 Memory Cards
4 Lens Cloths
100 Business Cards (Give or Take)
Folder with Releases
Whew.....that was a hell of a list, but when you see that it really is not that big of a bag and can fit all that it is quite a little impressive bag.
The Ona Berlin II is the sexiest bag for any mirrorless system.
+FanaticDrummer Yes, it looks fantastic. I sent them a note to see if they're interested in participating in a future review.
Thanks for the video. I've been thinking about camera bags for a while.
It occurs to me though that if you buy a bag that "doesn't look a like a camera bag", and then you strap a tripod to the side of it......
(It no longer "doesn't look like a camera bag").
:)
Great! We need more reviews about that! and SD cards, tripods...accesories. Thanks!
Mindshift gear offers the superior back packs for hiking. You have to! check it out!
I have the lowepro 600 AW3 for my telephoto and wish the tripod straps were on the bottom. a sturdy tripod and a big head make the weight realy lop sided.
You guys are the best.... I have the case logic back pack photo bag which also include side straps for your tripod large or small. I have a Nikon D7100 and Fujifilm Finepix S9400W, and a Canon digital camcorder. All this fits and can hold large 17" laptop. If you get a chance review this thing. I don't know how i lived without it so long.
Nice video, i recently got the think tank retrospective 5 ($145.00), great for around town.
I really like the lowepro ...but honestly i take a roots back pack..i can store my lunch, first aid .water bottle, and all my camers gear..it has pockets for everything. side pockets for batteries..sd cards..and a small one for my keys...changepurse..ive taken it everywhere..hiking. camping..walking around..i put my poncho..and garbage bag in case it rains..i like the bags but i dobt feel they are necessary.
great video, I really appreciate the honest reviews.
I think most camera bags are really for small cameras nowadays, unless you carry around disassembled cameras (no lens attached). Other than the 1D series for pro-shooting, I do have a mirrorless camera for casual shooting that would probably suit these better. I do like the style of that last bag, but looks like its not functional. Nice review guys.
Just ordered the flip side so glad to see a good review! I'm using it for a really small video camera (canon xa25) but yeah, wish it had a decent separate compartment without having to go up in size.
Also what are you putting stuff on?! Is that a fake rock?! It seems to be bending when you put stuff on it? Why would you have a fake rock???
Cheers, nice review, I'll dodge the Langly Alpha Pro like the plague. Cool color though.
the first bags of tony and chelsea were good for me but i used to over-carry gear and accessories [filters, film, mem, cards. I need to train myself to carry less! checking the design of bags now; it's noticeable that they don't look like camera bags due to vertical design!, altho" my old style horiz. bag gave a better view of which lens to select. matt granger showed a bag with a bright yellow interior which made selection easier:black/dark colored walls make extraction difficult! when lenses and cameras are colored black.
Great reviews. Curious what you think of the Lowepro Hatchback 22L which is similar to the bag in this review.
Hi, Tony Won't Domke shoulder bag offers you a shoulder pain in a long run? What is your opinion about National Geographic NG W5071 Camera Case Bag Shoulders Bag Backpack?
the first bag will not be able to fit other 13 inch computers cause the dell xps 13 is smaller than a normal 13 inch, and it fits snugly in the compartment, meaning a normal 13 inch will probably not fit.
love my Think Tank Sling-O-Matic 30 (but they discontinued it for some reason, despite it having great reviews)
Hi +Tony & Chelsea Northrup
I'm from The Philippines and a big fan. Just recently bought your book on Stunning Digital Photography. Can you provide tips on how to store camera lens or kit lens to avoid growth of fungi on lenses. I heard storing lenses on camera bags helps in the growth of fungi, instead it is better to store camera/lenses on airtight plastic containers?
Hi, I'm getting started with the world of photography and have a Lowepro Nova Sport 17L in which I keep my Nikon D5300 kit 18-105. Now, I always unmount the lens before putting the kit in the bag.. is it safe anyway to keep the parts together?
Check out Amazon Basics line, I think you'll be surprised.
Andrew Jackson is it good?
Can I see more machu picchu! that time laps looks awesome, the setting for that would be great.
PS new to DSLR's and jsut got a D5500 recently, your book and videos are great and must say thanks, will try and drop a photo in for critique during one of your live sessions!
The Domke link doesn't go to a specific bag. Is there a specific link you can give?
Maybe keep the passport in your pockets? Even the front pocket since it's easier for it to fall out or have it stolen from a butt pocket.
Tony, you should review a Billingham Bag! I know they're quite expensive but very versatile, last forever and (most of all) no Velcro!!
Tony, at 5:10 that was a tangerine. You really need to learn more about your typical camera accessories.
Tony, do you go about with no lens caps regularly?
Really nice video,
What about langly decoy?
Have you try any ona bag?
That last bag reminds me of a fat gut, mainly mine... whaaa! I would probably just use it just to keep my schtuff safe in the rain. They're all really stylish though! Great review.
Hi Chelsea, what water bladder can fit your backpack?
Can you review Trey Ratcliff kickstarter everyday messenger bag when it comes out.
I've been looking for a larger backpack camera bag, but haven't found any great options.
I would like to hold 1 body, 4+ lenses, 1 flash, wireless mic system, and a wired mic, and lots of accessories: batteries, lens cleaning kit, ND filters, card holder, lens hoods. etc.
Anyone know of a good larger backpack that could hold all this stuff?
Thanks!
can I fit my D7200 with 18-140mm and Tamron 150-600mm lens there, in the bag ?
Finally found the backpack MrBenBrown uses.. Thank you :)
***** Yeah man but i commented 6 months ago :P He has probably changed it now haha
What about Tenba bags? Haven't seen too many reviews of those...
Also I have a ThinkTank Retrospective 30 which is perfect for my needs.
A very useful review by our resident photography couple! 💑
Excellent job, guys. Repeating what I said to someone else, nicely thorough with your reviews between sharing features and evaluating real-life experience. I greatly appreciate your input, since this greatly helps me trim down my shortlist. Gonna see if y'all have any reviews of ThinkTank bags, as I hear they have a great reputation for ease of use, durability, and consciousness.
Great love to you both, God Bless, and keep being awesome!
btw love you guys..my favourite show..i really enjoyed seeing ur pictures of machu pichu..
I'm giving you a like for this video just for your orange
But seriously, I'm really enjoying your videos, you're definitely one of my favourite photography youtubers!
Good reviews!
what would be a great backpack ,for D810 with battery grip,the holy trinity ,with the new 15"mac,and a d7000 with grip, with the sigma 18-35 art lens...with enough room for snacks and water...WTH,with a six pack too...lol.. J/k...I love to hike way out to no mans land,to go places that others dont..love the peace and quiet..also with a tripod ...not any places around here with good quality backpacks to look at...
Another question..have you thought about designing your own backpack?
+John Gray You can check out fstop gear backpacks, they have this modular system which is very neat and allows you to use either their backpacks or your own
Do you have any bag recommendations? Manfrotto? I'm wanting to hike with two camera bodies, assorted gear and tripod. Thanks!
Check out this bag: ua-cam.com/video/wuceChJCj14/v-deo.html
You should really look at the Lowepro Photo Sport BP 300 AW II. Holds 2-3 lenses (+a few primes in the main compartment) and it's supposedly shock proof. I love mine. Also perfectly fits a 13" macbook pro. There are a few other models with different sizes.
It's compatible with a camelbak and has a built in rain protector. My only gripe is the number of loose straps get out of hand, but nothing a few small rubber bands can't handle. Tony & Chelsea should definitely check it out, it's much better than the Flipside
Rather just stick with my Case Logic bags.. More practical designs IMHO..
What are your thoughts on Wotancraft bags?
What lens was this shot on!? Loving the swirl! Funnily enough... I just bought a Camera bag. The big one for me was the ability to carry a Tripod comfortably. I ended up deciding on the Chrome Niko Backpack. It might not be good for some, and its definitely not perfect - but its the best one for me!
+Ben Porteous This: ua-cam.com/video/RBdHq27Hq3o/v-deo.html and the Sony 70-200 f4 (for the tight shots)
Aha! I thought so - was just wondering. Another quick question sorry - Did you have any problems with the Gorillapod in Machu Picchu (did they end up charging you money)?
+Ben Porteous Nope, no problems at all, and it worked great. I used it for all the timelapses you see in this video.
Where to buy this specific model, color?
what bag do you use for your 500mm? I need a big, waterproof bag!
I wish you reviewed an Ona bag, they look nice. Nevertheless great informative video!
Langly Alpha...LOL, good thing Tony likes that bag. Imagine the review if he didn't like it!
Go mirrorless/bagless. Keep camera and a spare lens in jacket pockets.
I have checked the price of this bag on Amazon.com for $299.99 plus Shipping and Handling…I could purchase a good conditioned used SpeedLite for that money…WOW!
I cannot imagine having all of these issues with a camera bag…Sorry Tony!
What about the Peak Design Messenger coming out?
+Zakna I'll send them a request for a review
Well done Tony for creating a new euphemism, "Whacking the tripod". Also, Chelsea, when you take a picture of Tony do you expose for his face or his hair?
Video quality was very good!
just wondering what camera you used for this video, really good ?
I think they like to use a panasonic lumix g7 camera for their videos? I'm just speculating based on some of their comments from other videos.
I like the first one
Tony, Chelsea, what lens did you use to shoot this video?
btw, thank you for the review.
+bird271828 This: ua-cam.com/video/RBdHq27Hq3o/v-deo.html and the Sony 70-200 f4 (for the tight shots)
could you all do a organizing your gear video???
Tony solving the problem of gear theft once and for all with that backpack. Hell hath no fury like a photographer scorned: now *no one* will gain entry! What now, thief? Gonna try getting at my orange? Try it; see how far you get!
This guy switches lenses faster than i do a tactical reload on my glock 19
hi chelsea what's your tripod model name ?
Chelsea has the drinking tube backwards. It should be pointed to the front, not to the back.
I've gone through a lot of bags, I ended up with a tough tacticool Maxpedition.
I avoid shoulder bags, just get a nice backpack that evenly distributes the weight.
I really need this video
What about lowepro 250 or 150 fastpack.....
Why do you need to keep taking out your boarding pass?
Im really curious about this one because so many people say it.
Ive started using my phone now so I just need my passport and my phone (which is always close to hand), but even when I was using paper boarding passes the only times I needed it was to check in hold luggage, buy duty free and get on the plane x2...
All of those 4 times you have more than enough time to dig out your pass.
Tenba make s much better bag than the Domke for about the same price.
Chelsea has a good eye for bags, the last one looks like a nightmare to use and a waste of money over all... it also looks like left over WWII surplus GI bag... not cool at all!
Chelsea would you consider getting the larger version of the bag you showed off?
Sporty might not fit with your D&G and all that but the zipper on the inside sure does sound nice when you got a 5DSR with a 70-200 2.8 in there.
I was in London yesterday and I was forever consious about somebody behind me opening up my bag behind me especially on the tube
what camera did you use to film this?
when will you post your final review of the a7rii?
+mrdogfight1 Maybe Saturday
Thanks! Cant wait.
Anyone else been using a regular bookbag for years and their camera is perfectly fine?
I just have a sleeve to wrap my camera in and hang it by my side.
Yeah Chelsea just uses a regular backpack. It's fine.
Tony & Chelsea Northrup yeah I don't think people need camera bags unless they're traveling. And thanks for replying.