Funded well - evidently he has sold "thousands" of the bag.

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I've found this to be a pretty epic travel hobo UE bag. A friend usees it when coming to upstate NY ... 2-3 days worth of skibbies, and his PoS film camera, to turn out 1000x better shit than me, with my 3K camera. hah.

Anyway, I highly recommend this guys bag.

You want to know my "real" gear? I carry my DSLR in a tote bag or backpack. If I take an extra lens with me I pack it in a Vera Bradley medium sized makeup case. My "explore" pack is also VB, with my knife, small lights, and simple first aid bits. Doesn't look like professional camera equipment or like I'm up to nothing good. It's nicely cushioned and doesn't call negative attention,

Here's what i do:

1. What kind of case/ backpack/ wraps do you use to bring your lenses. etc. for your explore.
Lowepro Primus AW. Enough space for my DSLR with attached lens, plus space for two more short ones. Also has a big pouch area up top for food, batteries, mask, etc and a strap for my tripod on the back. you also cannot open it up unless it's off your back.

2. How do you keep your lenses etc clean if and when swapping lens during an explore?
I swap them out where there is no dust, but also carry a pocket brush Lens Pens with me at all times.

3. How much more weight or cumbersome to have those gears with you?
My bag is usually 30-40lbs. fuck it. It's good exercise.

4. How often would you say you swap lens during an explore
All the time. I shoot with two prime lenses and a super-wide. Whatever lens I need I swap to.

Posted by Buffalonian Funded well - evidently he has sold "thousands" of the bag. https://www.kickst...-function?ref=live I've found this to be a pretty epic travel hobo UE bag. A friend usees it when coming to upstate NY ... 2-3 days worth of skibbies, and his PoS film camera, to turn out 1000x better shit than me, with my 3K camera. hah. Anyway, I highly recommend this guys bag.

For that price? I'll pass. Give me the "ROB ME" bag that looks damn near identical to every other black backpack. That whole "rob me" shit is rediculous anyway. 96.7% of the time, when someone get's their gear stolen, it's because they're a careless idiot not because their bag says Crumpler or Lowepro.

Speaking of Crumpler, I used a 6 Millon Dollar bag from them for a while. It now sits idle in my closet. I respect those who can do it with a camera sling. I just can't make it work.

Posted by Dr_Fu_Manchu For that price? I'll pass. Give me the "ROB ME" bag that looks damn near identical to every other black backpack. That whole "rob me" shit is rediculous anyway. 96.7% of the time, when someone get's their gear stolen, it's because they're a careless idiot not because their bag says Crumpler or Lowepro. Speaking of Crumpler, I used a 6 Millon Dollar bag from them for a while. It now sits idle in my closet. I respect those who can do it with a camera sling. I just can't make it work.

You obviously underestimate the look of the bag - it makes you look like a Forest Recon Marine. Come on .. who's going to screw with a hipster skinny chick with a spray can and this bag?!? She's gonna kick ass fear num-chuck style with the knowledge that's shes a ninja, badA$$

Posted by Buffalonian Come on .. who's going to screw with a hipster skinny chick with a spray can and this bag?!?

Oh, I see. You'll ward them off by inducing convulsing contempt and disgust.

(j/k, obviously)

Posted by Buffalonian You obviously underestimate the look of the bag - it makes you look like a Forest Recon Marine. Come on .. who's going to screw with a hipster skinny chick with a spray can and this bag?!? She's gonna kick ass fear num-chuck style with the knowledge that's shes a ninja, badA$$

Agreed. Sadly, somehow, I missed that. Clearly it's been s long day and I haven't drank enough!

Sign me up

Posted by Buffalonian a.k.a. The "ROB ME" bag.

Yes, because I'm worried my fellow explorers are going to rob me while we're out exploring. I'll be so caught up in my photography, you know, with camera in hand, that they'll be able to unzip the bag while it's on my back and take everything out of it...oh but wait, the gear is already out because I'm taking pictures with it.

When I go out on the streets, I have a messenger bag, that looks like a messenger bag but again, the expensive gear is usually already in hand, so the bag I have doesn't really matter.

Posted by Buffalonian Funded well - evidently he has sold "thousands" of the bag. https://www.kickst...-function?ref=live I've found this to be a pretty epic travel hobo UE bag. A friend usees it when coming to upstate NY ... 2-3 days worth of skibbies, and his PoS film camera, to turn out 1000x better shit than me, with my 3K camera. hah. Anyway, I highly recommend this guys bag.

how many beers does it hold?

If you're just getting into photography I'd recommend a D3200. If you already think that you've pretty much got more than just the basics of shooting down, then the d7100 is a pretty damn good bang for buck camera.

I'd suggest a superwide or wide. A guy I know also carries a fisheye 8mms, but to me fisheye shots have a time and a place and its not often enough to carry one with me. 11-16, 14mm, ect for confined places is great, and a regular 18-55. In my opinion there is no need for a zoom lens, or really anything above 50-55mm.

Posted by cdevon how many beers does it hold?

exaaaagly. Someone sees the beauty in my bag comments.

Good discussion and advice in the thread. My situation is a bit different since the old mines in my area are sooo dusty. I generally purchase a used camera like an Olympus 5050 that has most of the exposure features I want. I know that my cameras have a limited life span, like my shoes, backpacks, and even ropes.

I would suggest that you research the different camera brands before you jump in. Even if you purchase a used or entry-level camera now, you will probably want to upgrade in the future. If you change brands along the line your investment in lenses, and to a lesser extent external flashes, will take a hit. So what may appear to be a great deal now may be costly later.

Some research time on www.dpreview.com might be a good investment. If you find a specific camera you are thinking of buying, I would absolutely look for that model's review.

If you have any local friends with DSLRs, see if you can sit down with them and talk about features, things they like about the camera, and more importantly, things they don't. See if they will let you fire off a few shots with it to get a feel for the camera. Look at the menu system. Although they are getting better as a whole, there are some that aren't easy to navigate.

Although some people don't like the idea, I suggest adding a UV Haze filter on all your lenses. Dirt and scratches on the filter cost around $20 rather than ruining the lens. I also recommend lens cleaning cloths rather than any paper product or shirt tail.

Just my rambling thoughts....

Abby Normal

I tend to wing it without a bag, by just carrying the camera in one hand and the tripod in the other. My tripod is big and heavy so I don't want to try lashing it to a bag or backpack. Obviously, one big disadvantage with my method is I have no way of hiding my camera unless its under my coat, but then again, they're still going to see the tripod.

I like to travel light and just bring my 12-24 zoom. If I know its going to be a leisurely explore, I might stick my 17-55 in my coat pocket. I almost never do the closeup or "bokeh" shots that people tend to use a 50mm on, so that one stays at home. So generally lens changes are kept to a minimum.

I do a lot of other types of shooting however, and change lenses all the time. I make sure I check for dust before every big shoot. Quick and easy method is shoot in Aperture Priority at the clear blue sky or a white wall, at f22, without it focusing on anything (like specks of dust on the wall). Check the photo afterward and any dust on the sensor will show as fuzzy dark orbs or spots. Learn to clean the sensor yourself.

If I DO need a camera bag, I bring my big Think Tank roller bag. I'm leaving tomorrow for a flight and am bringing the roller loaded with 2 DSLRs with grips, 12-24, 17-55, 80-200 and 80-400 zooms, my fisheye, mu compact mirrorless, my SB600 strobe and my SU200 commander unit. Its going to weigh a ton. Tripod goes in a separate bag with my clothes.

Posted by Abby Normal Good discussion and advice in the thread. My situation is a bit different since the old mines in my area are sooo dusty. I generally purchase a used camera like an Olympus 5050 that has most of the exposure features I want. I know that my cameras have a limited life span, like my shoes, backpacks, and even ropes. .... Just my rambling thoughts.... Abby Normal

Yup, basically ...

Demonstration of the Pentax line ... if you are really concerned .. they are built like tanks.
https://www.youtub...atch?v=Eo61t5fH6Qw