hankg Posted February 15, 2007 Share #21  Posted February 15, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Versa-flex can make you whatever you want custom. I prefer them to Lightware or Tenba. Really excellent transport cases, If you are looking for this level of protection-it's not a lightly padded shoulder bag. I had one made about 3 years ago that carries 2 Broncolor Mobil Power Packs and 4 Lamps + misc. items in a drop in tray. The entire kit weighs in at 62 lbs. with case fully loaded.  VERSA-FLEX, INC  Maybe one of his stock multi-format camera cases would suit you. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/16161-need-bigggggggger-bag/?do=findComment&comment=172349'>More sharing options...
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lars_bergquist Posted February 15, 2007 Share #22 Â Posted February 15, 2007 I fear that we have a case of the Zoom Syndrome. You slap a zoom onto the camera and then you fiddle around with it until you have a crop that fits your ideas. Â I have always preferred prime lenses -- smaller, lighter, faster, and faster (handling). But I must work the other way around. That is, I mentally slap the lens onto my visual center and then I see images with that angle of acceptance. So you see I'm a minimalist or maybe even a fundamentalist, and that is why I returned to the M camera. But I used my old OM system the same way. Â So I currently use three bags: XS, S and M. XS is an old Rowi Globetrotter -- one of these semi-triangular affairs that are meant for one camera with zoom, but has a fold-down divider so that you can use one prime lens on the camera, and one other (up to 90 mm, or a compact SLR 135) downstairs. This outfit has travelled many day's marches up in Lapland, together with a long-range backpack of course. Today it's my basic case. Â S is a Tamrac Velocity 2. It accomodates one M8 with lens, and two extra lenses, or maybe one and a moderate size flash. Plus odds and ends. Â M is a Billingham and is for travel. It takes the above, plus some survival kit, including even a backup camera (a Rollei 35 for analog, or a Nikon Coolpix). If I would need more than that, I would use a Pelican cases and one of those folding trolleys, or a wheelbarrow. Â The old man from the Age of Fixed-lens Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted February 15, 2007 Share #23 Â Posted February 15, 2007 The answer was sitting right in front of me. I took the inserts out of the Image Smith and put them into a Domke J2 bag and they fit side by side with extra room , so i ordered a Domke J3 which is a touch smaller and should fit the inserts exactly than i have two outside paded pockets plus 2 front pockets plus i can lay the flash down in the main compartment. This should cover all my needs better. Goes to show you having 8 bags in your office something can be figured out. Okay now need to sell the Domke J2 and the big A&A holiday Paris, my closet is full this stuff needs to go. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sprow Posted February 16, 2007 Share #24 Â Posted February 16, 2007 Hi Guy ........ I really have learned a lot from your posts and you will probably laugh at my "big bag" solution, but the emphasis is on something that looks like it's not worth stealing or beating me up for! I travel in some very difficult parts of the world -- Afghanistan, western Indonesia, some US cities(!) and here is my formula: Â (1) NYC bicycle messenger bag in a color that looks like someone became ill on it. (2) Take above and tie with rope to rear bumper or trailer hitch and drive around a nearby parking lot, with it dragging on the pavement. (3) Wash and dry at high heat (nice wrinkles) and, voila, it's done. (4) The cameras (currently M8 plus M7 or M3) stay bare with wrist straps and a lens on each -- no caps. (5) Other contents are in "chalk bags", obtainable at rock climbing stores -- with the lens focal length or name (e.g. FLASH) written in big letters and each bag is a different color. Lenses have hoods on and no caps. (6) Cards, film, batteries are in a separate plastic baggie so I can see the contents. (7) Lunch and water bottles go in too! Â Works for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted February 16, 2007 Share #25 Â Posted February 16, 2007 LOL yes when I was a younger lad , i used a Army messenger bag that was left over from Vietnam maybe even still had some blood stains on it and no one wanted to get near me as i went to School in NY . Yes i agree in the bad zones any old scruffy crap is a good thing. LOL Â These damn corporate clients like me neat and tiddy. There no fun. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenerrolrd Posted February 16, 2007 Share #26 Â Posted February 16, 2007 Guy Just for a laugh. I was in Photo Village in NYC on Tues...touching the A&A bags . They said they were sold out of the Oscar s bag.....I told them you had sold them all thru your posts. They owe you a comission or at least a free bag! Not sure they got it? Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted February 16, 2007 Share #27 Â Posted February 16, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yea I seem to have that effect on gear. LOL i have to admit i have a good head for gear and folks hopefully have been happy with any advice i have given on gearing up. i have the Holiday Paris sitting here that i either need to return which is always a PITA or just sell it to someone . Anyone looking I have a Domke J2 and this Holiday paris bag that needs to get the heck out of my office . i can't even fit in here anymore. being over run by black bags, just as long as there not body bags. LOL Â The Oskar is by far my favorite M8 bag, no question there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted February 17, 2007 Share #28 Â Posted February 17, 2007 I've always been curious about that "Paris" bag. Sometimes I need a big bag. I ended up finding a used Billingham 550 at a very good price, but man it's really huge (and beige). Rides amazingly well on the shoulders though considering its size and weight. Â Was wondering about the seeming lack of outer pockets on the "Paris" bag? Where do you put papers, film, flash etc? Any way you could post a pic with a couple of cameras in it? Can't get a good idea from theirt website and last time I was in NYC they didn't have in stock. I may be interested in it (to add to my other six bags!). Of course I should just save my $ for M8 so I can stop reading about all of yours! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted February 17, 2007 Share #29 Â Posted February 17, 2007 I do not "get" beige bags... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted February 17, 2007 Share #30 Â Posted February 17, 2007 If I had your selection of lenses and 2 M8's and wanted to take your 15in MBP on the road I'd take a long hard look at the Billingham 555. But seeing as I only have 4 lenses and 1 body and my 17in MBP won't fit in the side pocket it sits unused which is such a shame for one of the best bags I have ever had the pleasure of using. This bag was so comfortable carrying my Canon stuff but is a little too big for my current collection which pails in comparison to yours . I have an unused one too. At least, it was unused until my son nicked it! Â Currently I have a Billingham small Hadley, which I bought years ago, and it was too small. Now it easily fits my M8 gear - I also have a Crumpler Farmers double, which takes my 17MBP, and taking out the photo bit at the bottom - the small Hadley fits perfectly (it took me a long time to realise this). Great for trips - no trouble in the plane, and you can leave the back pack in the hotel and just take the small Hadley. (who the hell was hadley?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted February 17, 2007 Share #31 Â Posted February 17, 2007 I do not "get" beige bags... Â he means khaki its actually a good match for your British DPM desert camouflage uniform its all a question of style Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afineman Posted February 17, 2007 Share #32 Â Posted February 17, 2007 Personally I like the Mountainsmith Tour Bag for my leica gear: Welcome to Mountainsmith.com - Performance Backpacks, Lumbar Packs, Sleeping Bags and more. Â They also make one called a Day Bag which is a bit larger: Welcome to Mountainsmith.com - Performance Backpacks, Lumbar Packs, Sleeping Bags and more. Â I used to put a hand towel in the bottom for cushioning but I changed that out for a peice of foam cut off an old camping pad that I had laying around. The Domke square 4 lens holders fit in both bags (*the compact / short version is needed for the tour bag) I can fit 2 leica's and 5 lenses in that bag comfortablly with a flash. Â And the added bonus is that it does not look like a camera bag. Â -Aaron Lee Fineman Aaron Lee Fineman Photography - New York City Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted February 17, 2007 Share #33  Posted February 17, 2007 I've always been curious about that "Paris" bag. Sometimes I need a big bag. I ended up finding a used Billingham 550 at a very good price, but man it's really huge (and beige). Rides amazingly well on the shoulders though considering its size and weight. Was wondering about the seeming lack of outer pockets on the "Paris" bag? Where do you put papers, film, flash etc? Any way you could post a pic with a couple of cameras in it? Can't get a good idea from theirt website and last time I was in NYC they didn't have in stock. I may be interested in it (to add to my other six bags!). Of course I should just save my $ for M8 so I can stop reading about all of yours!   Charles they have a big front pocket that is the length of the bag 17 inches long BTW and there is a pocket in the back for cell phone and pen holders and your paper work. This is a great DSLR bag with 2 bodies and most likely 5 lenses or so and it is not too deep which i like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted February 17, 2007 Share #34  Posted February 17, 2007 Guy - off topic, but hey... did you notice that the Paris bag must have been photographed with an uncorrected M8? Magenta straps - not cool...  ... On topic, I'd recommend the Domke's too. They seem to swallow most things and don't have too much padding...  Best  C: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/16161-need-bigggggggger-bag/?do=findComment&comment=174743'>More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted February 17, 2007 Share #35 Â Posted February 17, 2007 LOL it must be multiple black material. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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