>I need a camera bag>search "camera backpack">234,484+ different bags to choose from. Why is like this with fucking bags?
>>4455598bags are easy to make so every asshole with an idea makes a bag
>>4455598the true redpill is just using like a camera cube or some kind of padding in a regular bag, skip the "photographer" or "camera" type shit entirely.
>>4455598Lowepro makes a pretty nice bag.
The true redpill is professionals put their kit in padded plastic cases and everyone else only needs one camera and one lens on a strap and maybe some other gizmo (tripod or smth) thrown somewhere in a normal backpack along with their lunch
>>4455635This. It's also less obvious that it's got a camera in it and actually has space for stuff that isn't camera related.
>>4455598If you want actual camera backpack, I'd be looking at>Shimoda / f-stop / Mindshift gear>Wotancraft>Thinktank>WandrdOnly real advantage is easier side/top camera access and integrated cube. You can just get camera cube(s) + normal backpack. PD cubes are some of my favorite as they're a tad taller for medium lenses to stand vertically, or cameras to fit on their side, but that does limit bag options.
>>4455643Based nongearfagIt boggles my mind that /p/ thinks wanting one good camera that will eat up any light and doesnt care how fast, slow, or anticipated the action is is "gearfaggotry consoomerism" but they need a pentax and a backpack of 5 lenses to take a photo of a street sign and buy a new soviet voigtlander every monthX100vi. Strap. Bag? That’s for holding lunch, water, and the bolt cutters that finna pay off your fooj.
>>4455643I only ever take one lens with me. You don't need more than that unless you're going to a professional shoot or you have some very specific shots in mind (and even then, a good zoom lens with a fix max aperture is good enough).
>>4455665or if you don't enjoy photography, like yourself
>>4455669>gearfagging is the enjoymentLol okay
>>4455669>enjoying photography is consooming glass funkos so you never miss a frame filling detail shot
>>4455670>>4455671>bringing more than 1 lens with you is gearfaggingokay
>>4455672You're the one that got upset at someone only needing to take one lens, anon.
>>4455672Sometimes i bring my other lens and shove it in a normal backpackBut i dont sneed a special gear bag to always have every single item in the nikanontaxonyfilmasonic catalog with me at all times because im not a gearfagCamera bags are for professionals. And gearfags. Professionals use the impact proof, waterproof ones.
>>4455673>You don't need more than that unless you're going to a professional shoot or you have some very specific shots in mindOnly upset at anon telling other people what they needGatekeeping for thee, not for me>>4455674>more gatekeeping and gearshaming
>>4455678How's any of it gatekeeping? You can do it if you want, but it's a complete waste.
>>4455678Gatekeeping is good. Shaming is good. Camera bags are for professionals. I wouldn’t shoot a wedding or a social event without a sling. My insurance would hate it if i didnt keep everything in a pelikan case. But if you’re not a professional needing a camera bag is pure autism. Everything can be shot on just one small lens and a camera that isnt on a strap or in the hand isnt being used.
>>4455679See >>4455680, at least they admit they are pro-gatekeeping and pro-shaming instead of feigning ignorance like you do
Just get a LowePro backpack. Lifetime guarantee, heavy stitching, good padding.
>>4455684but only if you're an actual professional!
>>4455685Or have a usecase. Carrying a bag full of shit you won't be using is pretty stupid.
>>4455686you don't understand, i NEED to have 6 lenses and a tripod with me at all times
>>4455686>Or have a usecaseNo, see >>4455665 >>4455674
>>4455688>all or nothingGod you're such a faggot.
>>4455688but you see, someone ELSE said something different!
>>4455686There isnt a usecase for these gear queer bags unless you are a professional. Even if you bring one or even two extra lenses and a tripod, buy padded sleeves for the lenses and use the normal backpack you already have. A bag JUST for gear is for gearfags and professionals. Actual all or nothing. Dailying a pro FF camera is actually more justifiable than toting more than 2-3 lenses around. Usually a pro FF camera is just the same specs as todays $2000 consumer apsc shit (usually better) but $1200 with better iq.
>>4455692pro ff cameras are what normal person cameras would be if japan werent more obsessed with market stratification than apple
>>4455689Almost like people shouldn't be making such silly blanket statements to begin with
>>4455695If you need more than two lenses you’re just bad at photography lol
>>4455696Stupid
>>4455696Correct.These camera bag retards be like>Wide angle car grille at noon and zoomed in detail shot of a pigeon five minutes later>think ill photography a plane next and then switch to my 28mm to take a photo of the back of someones head>yeah, this is what enjoying photography looks likeMeanwhile pic related transformed the art world and got the NPCs to actually look at their surroundings for a minute with nothing but a 50mm lens.
>>4455696>If you use more than two tools you're just a bad carpenter!See that? Thats you.
>>4455696True, 28mm + 50mm covers 99% of real photos
>>4455702>compares photography to carpentrya true zoom to fill npctographer
>>4455598Just get one of them cheap inserts and put it in your favorite bag. You do NOT need to spend hundreds/thousands of dollars on the latest camera specific meme bag.
I just put a filter on my lens and throw the camera in my usual bag.
Why all of these "tech" bags are so ugly? I hate modern world for it's boner for "functionality" only like pre-modern people didn't understand. They knew beauty makes the life and world a little bit more bearable. That's why they beautified all of their products. Where we just mass produce trash design with gray scale "colors". No doubt this century is not for the sensitive souls.
>>4455791some of them are nice but those also usually start to get into fashion/jewelry prices for a simple bag. shame.
>>4455643Idk anon. Let's say you're going on a holiday somewhere.>camera with prime (zooms are for faggots)>second prime if desired >ND filter and spare SD card(s)>charger and/or power bank>1L water>dust blower>sandwich and snacks>first aid kit (you're prepared, right anon?)>water filter?>third prime if you really want it?>compact flash?>on-camera mic if you want to shoot any video?This makes a fairly strong case for a camera bag.As far as I'm concerned, I have done both:>sightseeing/day hiking with a crossbody only The convenience of accessing your stuff without having to take your bag off should not be understated. The same applies to regular messenger bags but a GOOD actual camera bag justifies itself in its design over a normal bag + padded cube.>backpacking with a standard large ruck, DSLR loosely packed on top of everything else until the trailheadA necessity if you are carrying more stuff. It can become a huge pain in the ass to hike with a big piece of glass around your neck all day as wearing your camera crossbody is not an option when you have a backpack on. If I needed to use a backpack for some trip, I would err towards carrying just a GR or other true compact in the pocket and no other camera gear, making the discussion moot.
>>4455807>Purse full of primes>claims zooms are for fagsLmfao, sneed
>>4455811>zoomfags immediately come crawling out of the woodworkLike pottery
>>4455807>camera with prime>cpl maybeThats it. Everything else is normal shit. Use a regular backpack instead of this scoliosis causing MURAW
>>4455842*MURSESuch a disgusting word it was subconsciously hard to type
>>4455791Your throwing a fit on 4chan over a camera bag
>>4455855BRO 4CHAN REALLY BRO? THE GAMER HACKER 4CHAN? THE DEEPWEB BROOO!!!!!
>>4455643I shoot wildlife / nature, I have three lenses, tripod, first aid kit, some rope, bug juice, and food which varies in amounts. I use a regular hiking pack and I just put my lenses in basic pouches from nikon, my bazooka lens is usually on my camera the most or if I'm doing landscape or macro shots I just put the caps on and set it down on my hat or top of my bag. I tried "camera bags" before and they're all awkward, bulky and quite heavy, and then good wildlife camera bags are like 900 dollars.
>>4455791Because only two types of people actually buy themProfessionalsAnd ugly people
>>4455807>cameraDon't need a bag>second primepadded sleeve in normal backpack>ND filterYou mean CPL? pocket>Spare cardsDon't need a camera bag for this>charger>Don't need a camera bag for this or anything on the list after thisYou're just looking for an excuse to buy a purse
Backpack + cube is the only solution that isn't asperg-tier. Either you sneed a sling and a pack of shit to shoot profeshonally, or you need a backpack and a cube at most. Even when I take my hiking kit, the camera stuff is max 1/4 the interior pack size.
Honestly I don't understand how people can use bags instead of backpacks. Each time I go to some event or convention, I have to take, camera with either 24-70 or 24-120mm (sonny my -120 is f/4 and -70 is 2.8, I often take the first one), 70-200 2.8 (in case I would have to shoot scenes from larger distances), flash, battery for flash and spare for camera, some water, sandwich and similar small stuff. If I would take it all in a bag, my arm would scream after hour or two meanwhile good backpack allows me to go like this without issues. Even if I only need one lens of choice (like when during travel when it's usually 24-120 f/4 universal one, sometimes accompanied with 50mm 1.8 because it's so small and light), backpack is simply much more convenient.But I'm just an amateur. I saw professional guys carrying few bags, tripod and light meters with them and two bodies with them so maybe I'm just too green for that.
>>4455598Can anyone recommend sleeves/bags to protect stuff like SLRs, flashes, and telephoto zooms that'll fit into a regular bag or backpack?
>>4455933There's an opinion out there that backpacks are NOT COOL. It comes down to this: grown up men are afraid to use proper equipment because it's NOT COOL.
>>4455662second the shimoda recommendation, with the caveat that most of their bags are primarily for outdoorsy adventurey use cases. admittedly they're fairly expensive but it's good quality. could probably hit up eBay or FB Marketplace for a cheaper used copy.
>>4455696More than two lenses when you go out? YesMore than two lenses overall? No
>>4457469on my last vacation I put my one camera+lens into something like pic related, it's a fabric that adheres to itself so you can fold it into a pouch and it provides minimal protection from impacts but mostly it prevents your shit from getting scratched up or wet or tangled together with your other shit. Of course I made sure that there was always something soft below it in my backpack, but you could get some flat padding to put at the bottom of your bag to be safer. Not super protective but very space efficient solution
>>4457469JJC lens pouches are $10-20 each and provide very good padding and functionality. You can use a bag strap to sling them, or loop them through a belt. Only downside is they add a fair amount of bulk if you're trying to be space-savvy. For a camera body, there's neoprene cases that will usually fit the body+kit lens that provide an OK level of protection. I bought one of those but in reality I keep a telephoto attatched quite a bit so it doesn't fit.
>>4457469The ones that the manufacturer endorse or supply I'd imagine...
>>4457866You sound like the kind of guy who has his car oil changed at the stealership (and his own oil level measured in the process)
>>4457882If I'm gonna be honest about it, and we are talking about how to make your car last longer, I'll follow what's in the manual and what the manufacturing / engineering department recommends. If I'm cheap and don't care I'll just do it myself or call around. What's wrong with the foam sleeve that lenses come in for example?
>>4457892The manual's recommendations that matter are specs, not brand. In fact you can often use superior stuff by not following the financially motivated recommendation (it's usually a commercial agreement between oil supplier and car manufacturer/importer).
>>4457893My cars manual gives specific brands of oils and such to use. Why wouldn't I try to use what the car was engineered to use and left the assembly line with?
>>4457895Because it was chosen for being cheap, much like tires. They then sell it to you at a markup and bag the difference. Enjoy paying premium prices for regular oil I guess. Fujislug tier behavior. The real question is why you wouldn't use a superior oil that meets the requirements like Ravenöl Vollsynth.
>>4457882>anal rape insinuationsas expected from the gopnik scumbag
Been using a 6l peak design sling for a z8 and 2 primes for the past few years and it has been perfect. I did get a Wandrd rogue sling as well for some hiking that I wanted a bit better shoulder padding. Just get whatever bag feels best in the camera store and ignore the bag autists.
>>4457912The prices they charge for subpar stuff are quite rapey
>>4457909GM from the assembly line have good quality tired and dexos approved oil, hardly "cheap" products. Let's ask again, is pic related really more than what you need for a lens if you're packing it in a backpack?
>carrying a bagHonestly if you're doing anything that requires a camera bag that isn't a hike innawoods for Alex Burke type shit with a 4x5 either carry a single prime or one of these bad boys.I have a Tamron 16-300 I use as a walkaround and I fucking LOVE it. Small compact form factor, gives me a shit ton of reach on APS-C and it's light enough to not geel it in my back at the end of the day. The days of hyperzooms sucking was like 2005, get with the times.
>>4457954Almost based.I usually bring either one or two lenses:24-105 my itself or with optional compact ~20mm35mm by itself or with optional 85mm50mm by itself or with optional 28mm28mm by itselfDepending on my plan of the day, I might bring along a 135mm.This is how I do 95% of my photography.
>>4457866What a non-answer.>>4457836Sometimes I just wrap a lens (with caps on, of course) in one of the sweaters in my bag and do that, this looks like a better solution. Thanks.>>4457837Is this something you'd use inside or outside of a backpack? I don't really mind looping stuff to the outside, but I have a cheap, boring looking backpack, and keeping everything inside seems to me a good way to help make sure things don't get stolen. Not that I leave my bag out of sight anyway.
>>4457975>sleeves that the compnay ships lenses is is bad>my old sweatshirt is good. Oh OK.
>>4457977yeah I'm gonna find the sleeve my cheap zoom lens shipped in from 1983. are you retarded dude?
>>4457985Order a new you midwit. https://store.nikon.ca/lens-case/
>>4457987So, in fact, NOT the ones that the manufacturer of the lens, nor any of my equipment, recommends, but rather, I should buy a case custom-fit for lenses I do not own, from a manufacturer that I don't own anything from, to put on the lenses I already have.So in effect your recommendation for general purpose sleeves and padded inserts to put in a backpack is just "buy something from Nikon for one of their lenses and it should probably fit yours."Why didn't you say that in the first place? You could have just said that Nikon makes good padded cases. lol
>>4457988I'm using nikon as an example. But, to further my common sense path to solution, nikon uses third party manufacturing and just slaps their logo on it. But they've approved thoses cases and sleeves to be sufficient enough to protect their product, an endorsement to the quality of the product. And they have one of the largest ecosystems of lenses on the market, I'm sure your old shitty Leica Pancake from 1974 will be able to fit into one of those lenses.
>>4457990Well now that makes sense and sounds reasonable. Some of their stuff is just insanely expensive and what looks like rebranded pelican cases, but the soft case gear looks solid. Thanks
>>4457972pretty much exactly what I do as well. I could usually just do with a 35mm but I like having a longer option with me. I pretty much only use a zoom for the occasional landscape work.
>>4455598I use the Billingham 72 with my Rollei, simple as
>>4455598Don't stockpile the crapThis is the only camera bag you will ever need
>>4455933A backpack is preferred when you don't need to access its contents regularly (or at all), or you are carrying enough gear that you need two shoulders for it.Examples:>going to the studio to shoot, where you don't need immediate access to packed gear because you'll be unpacking it all on location anyway>multi-day backpacking, where you are carrying mostly non-photo gear >you, carrying 3 enormous zoom lensesA crossbody is preferred when you are accessing the contents regularly and don't need a huge carrying capacity.Examples:>a day hike/sightseeing trip/classic photowalk, where you don't want to have to stop and unload just to take a sip of water or a bite of a snack or to change your lens>a wedding or event shoot in a sufficiently wide-open area where running back and forth between the subject and your backpack in placed the corner would be too annoying or otherwise undesirableIt should be as simple as this but /p/ is incapable of comprehending the concept of gear being more or less suitable under various circumstances.
>>4455811>>4455842>>4455876>>4455925>>4455933This is what you all look like.
>dont use a "gear bag">one camera and a prime on a strap is all you needthis is what you look like if you unironically think this. just a loser college student with a dumb name like chad taking worthless pictures of nothing for "vibes" on his "flickrgram". get real. this isn't how PHOTOGRAPHERS think. you're just a snapshot hobbyist wandering around without purpose. everyone thinks you're an annoying creep.
>>4459087now this is a real photographer who operates with professionalism and dedicationif you aren't a professional or a real enthusiast like this, maybe you should stick to your phone instead of shitting up photography with even more shitty 40mm streetscapes
>>4459087lol your right I don't want to be a hot guy everyone wants to talk to. What a terrible fate thanks for warning me.
I travel with a wotan pilot for city/walk around, and a packable/hiking backpack for any actual hiking.>>4459054Pretty much. Understand use cases and what actual features is important to you. (I wanted a camera sling with external pocket for umbrella and water bottle, that basically eliminated most options out there down to a handful)
>>4459087My god, i am switching to a canon and a sling bag of trinity zooms at once!
How is the Peak Design messenger bag? I was looking for something relatively weather proofed against light rain and can hold a Nikon Z8, 24-120mm f4, and one or two voigtlander primes. The peak design messenger bag looked perfect but I was curious if anyone had any suggestions that wasn't a fugly backpack.
>>4459122If you are liberal democrat then peak design is perfect brand for you
>>4459122Bellroy Venture Sling (10L camera edition), mine's help up great in downpours
>>4459130Do they check my voter ID when I buy one?
>>4459130What's a liberal democrat
lately i just leave a telezoom on my pentax most of the time like a 70-210mm anything close up i can just use my phone or step back a bit, the ability to take distance shots is the only reason to use a camera imo and its probably why im gonna switch to a m43 setup
>>4459162>the ability to take distance shots is the only reason to use a camera imo
>>4459257if you're a thirdie, can only use <1920x1080 screens, and never print, it is borderline impossible to see quality differences between cameras without zooming in because the computer converts everything into an equally small number of visibly large squares.
>>4459337Fascinating gambit, anon. Let's see some of the pictures you've taken with your phone.
>>4459344First prove to me you're going to look at these on a screen that's less than FHD and has a low enough pixel density for you to see the jaggies
What do people recommend for packing cubes? I've got a Peak Design Sling 6L which takes up too much space inside my backpack. Has anyone got good news about the Tenba BYOB 7 or Ape Case 33 to share about storing a mirrorless with a lens, plus x2 extra lenses?Pic related, the backpack and the options
>>4458993Tried doing something similar with a Thinktank Retro and my shoulders were killing me after a couple days
>>4459122I have the v2 version, I think. It is good as a laptop bag and I can hold some decent length lenses but the flap is annoying to get stuff out of while slung, and the quick access zip isn't wide enough to comfortably get a camera out of. Give it a go since YMMV
I've handled a ton of backpacks and bags as I buy and sell a lot of gear. One tell tale sign if the manufacturer has any idea what they are doing is whether or not the zipper thingies have a rubber coating or are designed in a way that suppresses noise as you are walking around.. if metal parts keep clanking when you are out it becomes tiresome and annoying quickly.. If it makes noise it is just a stupid, cheaply made product, if it doesn't they put some thought into it.If there is one product in the camera market that is entirely the buyers market then camera bags is it. I am sure pretty much any shop that takes trade-ins etc have a bunch laying around that is available for next to nothing if you ask because people who are getting rid of their old gear usually don't give a carp.
>>4459679I personally went with a Peak Design Small Cube. You can go even smaller with the X-Small but all you'll be able to fit is the camera and the attached lens, nothing else. It's a great minimal setup if you only want to take one camera with just the attached lens.
Domke F-2 - it fits under the seat in front of you on airplanesAnd a photographers vest, with many pockets for when the check in girl says your Domke is several kilos over the weight limit.I just can't take you seriously if you use anything else
>"noooo you can't buy a camera bag just use a janky cube setup and have your lenses floating around all over the place like a proper chud">be me, going on a weekend trip>pack the billingham>camera and second lens sit perfect and stable in the dedicated compartment with divider>enough space left over for dust blower, charger for electronics, two pairs of socks and underwear, two shirts, water canteen, toiletry bag, headphones, snack bar>anything of the above that needs to be conveniently accessible, is>still fits under the airplane seat and looks steezy as fuck /p/ lied, as usual
>janky cube setupYou put a cube in a backpack compartment. If it's janky, then you might fail the prerequisite 30 IQ needed to make it work.If you bought a regular backpack that's inconveinent to use, that's on you
>>4459793>bro please just compromise with half-solutions bro trust me it's enough you don't need anything else bro please i have a complex
>>4459772>just use a janky cube setup and have your lenses floating around all over the place like a proper chudMaybe don't buy your cubes from AliExpress then? Because nobody else has this issue.
Anyone have a good suggestion for a weather proof little bag for a Ricoh GR iii and a couple batteries? Something in the 2L range.
>>4460227I just use a Tasmanian Tiger ML Focus bag for everything now, unless I need to bring a spare lens. Weatherproof and well made, interior flaps are velcro and can be removed or adjusted. MOLLE compatible too so you can attach it to a belt/vest/backpack if you want.
>>4460227Fanny pack? If I were you I'd look on ebay for a cool old backpack that can carry a book and a water bottle too.Generally speaking bags aren't reliable weather proof; backpackers will use pack liners for stuff that must stay dry (trash compactor bags are popular for this).
>I heard you like bags so I put a cube bag in your bag
>>4460231Not necessarily saying you're giving bad advice but the idea of someone buying this for a grii is fucking hilarious.
>>4460234yeah I appreciate the response but that is ridiculous for a griii lol. Probably just going to get some 2L sling. Just wanted to see if there was something I was missing
>>4460245>>4460234I took it the weatherproof aspect was important, the ML bag is rain proof and even has a built in rain cloak that comes out the bottom if it's really pouring. Idk I don't really believe in buying a million different bags either, I bought the ML because it works with everything I've got. If you aren't bringing a big lens just put a beer in the bottom of it.
>>4460251>If you aren't bringing a big lens just put a beer in the bottom of it.Enjoy your fungus
>>4460276Lol your so autistic. Have a little fun cANON. Let loose every once in a while
>>4460276Cordyceps would be a blessing in 2025.
>>4455598I bought a 1 pound solo travel backpack. Chuck in a sleeve that holds a DSLR with zoom lens and called it a day. I try to go as light as possible so I don't bring extra lenses. Just quick shots, eat good food, and talk to cuties on my travels
>>4455807>Zoom lens for wussies>posts purseyou can't make this shit up
>>4468014>from the anons that brought you "my purse full of primes", it's "whoops I had to crop in post because 24mm is the ideal focal length for this shot, I swear"
>>4459154According to Grok:>A Liberal Democrat supports a political ideology that combines individual freedoms and social equality with democratic governance and progressive reforms. They typically advocate for a mixed economy, strong civil liberties, and gradual change within a representative government framework.Damn, Peak Design sounds pretty based.
>>4455598>I need a camera bag>just buy a cheap bagmust suck to be consoomer cattle to think there are "special camera bags" lol
>>4455672when I was 15 and fantasized about going out with my camera but was too afraid to because I lived the incel dweeb live, I too thought I'd need more than one lens. fast forward and it turns out I don't need more than one prime.go out and take some photos, anon. your gearfag power fantasies wont survive contact with reality
>>4455696same can be said about using zooms
>>4455703yeah or just one 35mm
>>4455933each time I go to some convention I take my smart phone with me because I'm there for the convention and not to larp as some war photographer who's too afraid to fly to ukraine
>>4459101>a lump of plastic fiber and plastic straps>that'll be 250 euroschang is laughing at you idiots
>>4459772>be me, going on a weekend trip>take the zf with a 35mm prime on a strap>blower? chargers? electronics? lol am I some fucking nerd glued to the shutter button or what>take maybe 30 photos ... didn't need any blower or chargeranon you lie, you're a fucking nerd. you'd never leave your house for longer than 20 minutes
>>4455807luv me zoomsimple as
>>4459085wtf how did you get this picture of me
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