A PERFECT CAMERA BAG

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On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 06:24:08 -0700, "<RJ>" <baranick@localnet.com>
wrote:

>
>I think I've found the perfect camera bag for digital cameras.
>
>Go to KMART/WalMart/Target and look at the
>childrens insulated lunchbags.
>...

YEP!! I AGREE!!

I bought one last week and am using it right now - It's great for the
smaller sized digital equipment! Cost me $9.95 Canadian - I chose the
plain grey and black colour scheme.

The one I got can be opened at the top and worn as a backpack too.

I hooked up a velcro straps to hang my monopod.

I will still keep my Large Carry Care bag but will use the new lunch
bag for vacations, aiplane carry-on (personal bag). Much more
convenient. Has a nice little pouch for CF cards and filters.














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"Jer" <gdunn@airmail.ten> wrote in message
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> One wonders what kind of child's lunch would require shoulder straps.
> )<<



An American child's lunch......

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"Jer" <gdunn@airmail.ten> wrote in message
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> TheNewsGuy(Mike) wrote:
>
> > On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 06:24:08 -0700, "<RJ>" <baranick@localnet.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>I think I've found the perfect camera bag for digital cameras.
> >>
> >>Go to KMART/WalMart/Target and look at the
> >>childrens insulated lunchbags.
> >>...
> >
> >
> > YEP!! I AGREE!!
> >
> > I bought one last week and am using it right now - It's great for the
> > smaller sized digital equipment! Cost me $9.95 Canadian - I chose the
> > plain grey and black colour scheme.
> >
> > The one I got can be opened at the top and worn as a backpack too.
> >
> > I hooked up a velcro straps to hang my monopod.
> >
> > I will still keep my Large Carry Care bag but will use the new lunch
> > bag for vacations, aiplane carry-on (personal bag). Much more
> > convenient. Has a nice little pouch for CF cards and filters.
>
>
> One wonders what kind of child's lunch would require shoulder straps.
)

American kids are fat for a reason, bub.

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I guess this would depend upon the digital camera you own.

So does this thing have zippered areas for CF cards, lens pens, batteries,
seperated areas for my various lenses and flash unit, and can it hold two
DSLR bodies and accessories?

Well, I guess I stick with LowePro....

Ron


"<RJ>" <baranick@localnet.com> wrote in message
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>
> I think I've found the perfect camera bag for digital cameras.
>
> Go to KMART/WalMart/Target and look at the
> childrens insulated lunchbags.
>
> 1. They're a perfect size to hold the camera and its accessories.
>
> 2. The insulation acts as padding for bumps and drops.
>
> 3. On a hot day, the bag provides some insulation
> ( in a car trunk or back seat )
>
> 4. If left unattended, it only looks like "a kids lunch pack"
> instead of a bag of expensive camera goodies.
>
> 5. They're CHEAP !
>
> 6..Choice decor; SpongeBob, Spiderman, ... or even "plain" ;o)
>
> Check 'em out !
> <rj>

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I am still trying to work out what the reason might be?

Don from Down Under grin grin.
"Mark²" <mjmorgan(lowest even number here)@cox..net> wrote in message
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>
> "RonFrank" <ronfrank@wisperXtelx.net> wrote in message
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>>
>> >>
>> >> One wonders what kind of child's lunch would require shoulder straps.
>> > )
>> >
>> > American kids are fat for a reason, bub.
>> >
>>
>> What a moron....
>
> He was kidding, and so was I.
> Lighten up, for crying out loud.
>
>

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What model of bag to you have ?
I am looking for a new bag right now for two SLR's and some lenses. Leaning
toward the backpack style...

AB

"RonFrank" <ronfrank@wisperXtelx.net> wrote in message
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>I guess this would depend upon the digital camera you own.
>
> So does this thing have zippered areas for CF cards, lens pens, batteries,
> seperated areas for my various lenses and flash unit, and can it hold two
> DSLR bodies and accessories?
>
> Well, I guess I stick with LowePro....
>
> Ron
>
>
> "<RJ>" <baranick@localnet.com> wrote in message
> news:makat0lvkl3t8k8euhr43tuq78f8qg3cm8@4ax.com...
>>
>> I think I've found the perfect camera bag for digital cameras.
>>
>> Go to KMART/WalMart/Target and look at the
>> childrens insulated lunchbags.
>>
>> 1. They're a perfect size to hold the camera and its accessories.
>>
>> 2. The insulation acts as padding for bumps and drops.
>>
>> 3. On a hot day, the bag provides some insulation
>> ( in a car trunk or back seat )
>>
>> 4. If left unattended, it only looks like "a kids lunch pack"
>> instead of a bag of expensive camera goodies.
>>
>> 5. They're CHEAP !
>>
>> 6..Choice decor; SpongeBob, Spiderman, ... or even "plain" ;o)
>>
>> Check 'em out !
>> <rj>
>
>

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On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 17:58:49 -0700, RonFrank wrote:
> "<RJ>" <baranick@localnet.com> wrote in message
> news:makat0lvkl3t8k8euhr43tuq78f8qg3cm8@4ax.com...
>>
>> I think I've found the perfect camera bag for digital cameras.
>>
>> Go to KMART/WalMart/Target and look at the
>> childrens insulated lunchbags.
>>
>> 1. They're a perfect size to hold the camera and its accessories.
>>
>> 2. The insulation acts as padding for bumps and drops.
>>
>> 3. On a hot day, the bag provides some insulation
>> ( in a car trunk or back seat )
>>
>> 4. If left unattended, it only looks like "a kids lunch pack"
>> instead of a bag of expensive camera goodies.
>>
>> 5. They're CHEAP !
>>
>> 6..Choice decor; SpongeBob, Spiderman, ... or even "plain" ;o)
>>
>> Check 'em out !

> I guess this would depend upon the digital camera you own.
>
> So does this thing have zippered areas for CF cards, lens pens, batteries,
> seperated areas for my various lenses and flash unit, and can it hold two
> DSLR bodies and accessories?
>
> Well, I guess I stick with LowePro....

I find some of the most 'practical' camera bags at The Salvation Army
Thrift Store, The GoodWill Store, und so weiter.

For my P&S Nikon CoolPix 2000 I found a old Hayes 1200 BPS Pocketmodem
case to be 'just the ticket'.

For a Kodak DC-280 I found a case for the old Sony WalkMan casette
players that can
hold:
Spare batteries
Spare CF cards
One of those 'micro' tripods
...and the camera.

The first was 25 cents. The second was 50 cent. IIRC

HNY
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In article <XjxBd.15117$I81.486297@wagner.videotron.net>,
"Pertinax" <pertinax@hotmail.com> wrote:

> What model of bag to you have ?

I have used a large (2 body, etc) Tamrac bag for years. It's a GREAT bag.

> I am looking for a new bag right now for two SLR's and some lenses. Leaning
> toward the backpack style...

I am seriously considering a VEST. I can't think of any MORE convenient way
to carry AND access my equipment.


JR

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On Sat, 01 Jan 2005 11:33:08 GMT
In message <UTvBd.98778$K7.81227@news-server.bigpond.net.au>
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"Don" <mackie.don@bigpond.com> wrote:

> I am still trying to work out what the reason might be?

Too much top posting? ;-() <<---- big grin

Jeff

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Frank ess wrote:
> Jim Redelfs wrote:
>> In article <XjxBd.15117$I81.486297@wagner.videotron.net>,
>> "Pertinax" <pertinax@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> What model of bag to you have ?
>>
>> I have used a large (2 body, etc) Tamrac bag for years. It's a GREAT
>> bag.
>>
>>> I am looking for a new bag right now for two SLR's and some lenses.
>>> Leaning toward the backpack style...
>>

<snip>

>
> Mentioned elsewhere, I'm hoping to find a padded photo backpack that
> doesn't require the entire main cavern be opened to access a lens or
> body. I've seen one (at Focus Camera, Inc.; anyone have experience
> with them?) that has what are described as "cassette" doors, three
> that open independently. It also has an aluminum frame, they say,
> which may indicate it is a serious backpack.
>

OK.

Over the past few months I've become convinced a significant portion of
the joy in this photo preoccupation is in the hunting and gathering of
stuff. The successful acquisition of a choice bit of paraphernalia gets
those endorphins percolating like little else. Well, maybe hunting and
shooting the elusive perfect photograph approaches it.


I ordered the "OutPack by Domke" from Focuscamera.com, NY. They showed
three items (quicksearch "outpack" ). Near as I could tell, the only
difference among them is color: a black one and an olive one for $179.95
each, a blue one at $169.99. I ordered the blue one. It took a day to
get a confirmation email, and another for the "shipped" notice to
arrive. It was delivered on the tenth day after the order.

This is definitely a backpack, big in size. If you are looking for
traditional Domke canvas, this isn't it. Shiny (dark) nylon, excellent
construction and detailing, I think you couldn't kill it with a stick.
When it was in Domke's catalog it cost around twice the asking price.

The desirable discrete-opening compartments seem likely to prove useful.
It comes rigged as an overhead-bin-compatible piece of luggage,
comfortable and detachable carrying handles on one side. Backpack straps
are technical and stored in a separate compartment, fully adjustable and
ready to snap-on to the hip belt for a quick and easy transition.

My single criticism has to do with just one strap—the grip loop at the
rear of the top, the one you use to shift the bag around from one
standing location to another. Even the most rudimentary schoolkid
backpack has it. But not this bag. Maybe that's why Domke orphaned this
model a coup[e years ago. I haven't found any other good reason so far.

With a fast connection or patience you can see the literature and a few
snapshots of this very pleasing ancillary:
http://www.fototime.com/inv/4CFBE219E9CC8C1
I'll add captions as need and/or opprtunity arise.

--
Frank ess

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Walt wrote:
> "<RJ>" <baranick@localnet.com> wrote in message
> news:makat0lvkl3t8k8euhr43tuq78f8qg3cm8@4ax.com...
>
>>I think I've found the perfect camera bag for digital cameras.
>>
>>Go to KMART/WalMart/Target and look at the
>>childrens insulated lunchbags.
>>
>>1. They're a perfect size to hold the camera and its accessories.
>>
>>2. The insulation acts as padding for bumps and drops.
>>
>>3. On a hot day, the bag provides some insulation
>> ( in a car trunk or back seat )
>>
>>4. If left unattended, it only looks like "a kids lunch pack"
>> instead of a bag of expensive camera goodies.
>>
>>5. They're CHEAP !
>>
>>6..Choice decor; SpongeBob, Spiderman, ... or even "plain" ;o)
>>
>>Check 'em out !
>><rj>
>
>
> What is this propensity to constantly "go cheap"? You get what you pay for.
> I'm not sure I'd want to leave the safety of a $400 digital up to a $9 lunch
> bag. Of course if your investing a whole $9 to protect an elcheapo throwaway
> digital, then that's your decision.
>
> Walt

Hi Walt...

You've hit the nail on the head! The idea is to
make it look exactly like lunch left-overs.

That way, when travelling, you're far less likely
to lose it. For example leaving it on a car seat
while stopping for coffee in tourist areas. Or
travelling by train and falling asleep for a while.

Ken

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On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 15:04:36 GMT, "Walt"
<williamesw@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote:

>
>"<RJ>" <baranick@localnet.com> wrote in message
>news:makat0lvkl3t8k8euhr43tuq78f8qg3cm8@4ax.com...
>>
>> I think I've found the perfect camera bag for digital cameras.
>>
>> Go to KMART/WalMart/Target and look at the
>> childrens insulated lunchbags.
>>
>> 1. They're a perfect size to hold the camera and its accessories.
>>
>> 2. The insulation acts as padding for bumps and drops.
>>
>> 3. On a hot day, the bag provides some insulation
>> ( in a car trunk or back seat )
>>
>> 4. If left unattended, it only looks like "a kids lunch pack"
>> instead of a bag of expensive camera goodies.
>>
>> 5. They're CHEAP !
>>
>> 6..Choice decor; SpongeBob, Spiderman, ... or even "plain" ;o)
>>
>> Check 'em out !
>> <rj>
>
>What is this propensity to constantly "go cheap"? You get what you pay for.
>I'm not sure I'd want to leave the safety of a $400 digital up to a $9 lunch
>bag. Of course if your investing a whole $9 to protect an elcheapo throwaway
>digital, then that's your decision.
>
>Walt
>
You could probably hire a "gorilla"
to carry and care for your camera full-time.
or
You could buy a PRO BAG that could be
lost, dropped, or stolen with your PRO CAMERA.
or
You could lighten up,
and actually look at the merit of the suggestion.
You call it CHEAP, I call it FRUGAL.



<rj>

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kahout wrote:
> <RJ> wrote:
>
>
>>>You could probably hire a "gorilla"
>>>to carry and care for your camera full-time.
>>>or
>>>You could buy a PRO BAG that could be
>>>lost, dropped, or stolen with your PRO CAMERA.
>>>or
>>>You could lighten up,
>>>and actually look at the merit of the suggestion.
>>>You call it CHEAP, I call it FRUGAL.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>><rj>
>
>
> Buy an expensive well padded and highly overpriced bag to protect your
> valuable equipment. Stick that bag into a frugal and totally innocent
> looking K-Mart lunch sack. Get the whole thing stolen by a hungry thief
> looking for lunch, not a camera.
>
> Kevin


Accidentally on purpose leave a bit of wax paper
or crumpled napkin sticking out of the zipper on
the lunch bag.

Thief will think that lunch's all gone

Ken

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OR

You could carry you camera inside your pants,
and just drop your zipper when you want to take a pic.

Come to think of it,
you porbably wouldn't even need the camera.


<rj>

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anyone4tennis@hotmail.com wrote:

> On 1/15/05 10:17 AM, in article ambGd.85715$8l.8147@pd7tw1no, "Ken Weitzel"
> <kweitzel@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> Hi Walt...
>>
>> You've hit the nail on the head! The idea is to
>> make it look exactly like lunch left-overs.
>>
>> That way, when travelling, you're far less likely
>> to lose it. For example leaving it on a car seat
>> while stopping for coffee in tourist areas. Or
>> travelling by train and falling asleep for a while.
>>
>> Ken
> Unless you encounter a really hungry thief.
>
During the last strike by garbage collectors in New York, people would
gift-wrap their garbage and leave it on the back seat of a convertible. The
quickest disappearing act was 28 seconds.