Newbie - How do you transport your D7100 ?

Hey guys

Newbie here, I've just upgraded to a Nikon D7100 a few days ago and I am in the process of getting all the accessories for it, this morning I have screen protectors coming and a lens pen.

Anyway my question is, how do you guys transport your D7100 ?

Is there a specific camera bag you recommend ? I have seen these rucksacks that some photographers use which also house lenses, do you guys recommend I get one of those ?

Finally if you have any links it would be much appreciated, at the minute I am wrapping the D7100 in my gym towel and carrying it carefully in my gym bag to and from the car but I would like a better solution.

Many thanks in advance

I've got 2 bags. One small one that fits the camera and a smaller lens (Tamron 18- 270 mostly) for just carrying around. Then I have a Lowepro Slingshot that carries basically all the gear I might need on trips out. It is heavy tho by the time you start adding a few lenses and bits n pieces. So while it may seem a good idea to have a big bag, you have to consider how you will find carrying it around for the types of photography you need. This will influence the type of bag you get ie satchel style or backpack style.

I love my D7100

I'm not sure that the Gym towel is such a good idea. Towels are lint prone and you might get a lot of dust on your camera that "eventually" will get to your sensor. You will then think the camera is defective... A nice camera bag is a must, there is a lot of choice on the market and it's all a question of preference. Shop around and manipulate the different styles until you find the one that fits you.

Thanks for the replies folks, also good tip on the gym towel I hadn't considered that, I've only done that the once and had it covered for 5 mins tops but I will be sure not to do that again.

Any ideas where I should he looking for a bag? Jessops or Amazon maybe? I'll put Google to good use later see what I can find.

Cheers again

Vixen said:

I've got 2 bags. One small one that fits the camera and a smaller lens (Tamron 18- 270 mostly) for just carrying around. Then I have a Lowepro Slingshot that carries basically all the gear I might need on trips out.

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This is my approach as well: a small bag that carries the camera and a spare lens. This is my grab and go bag and covers my needs +90% of the time. Then I have the Big Bag that stores all my stuff and comes with me when I want to tote everything I have, which is rare.

Good places to shop for bags are Amazon, B&H Photo Video and Adorama. Prepare to be overwhelmed, though. My only advice is this: buy a bag that is a little bigger than you think you need.

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I swung by my local Amazon/Ebay showroom (Best Buy) to see some of the bags in person before I pulled the trigger.

D7100 said:

Thanks for the replies folks, also good tip on the gym towel I hadn't considered that, I've only done that the once and had it covered for 5 mins tops but I will be sure not to do that again.

Any ideas where I should he looking for a bag? Jessops or Amazon maybe? I'll put Google to good use later see what I can find.

Cheers again

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Since you haven't filled your profile and we don't know where about you live, it's kind of difficult to recommend somewhere to shop...
I'd say go around and shop in person before you order online. This way you can actually see and feel how the bag fits you.

I'm partial to Lowepro. Been using them for a few years, and there is a ton of styles and sizes to fit your needs.

Lowepro | Camera bags, backpacks, and rolling cases to protect and carry photographic and digital devices

I use a LowePro Passport Sling. Very comfy, does not look like a camera bag.

rwdflynavy said:

I swung by my local Amazon/Ebay showroom (Best Buy) to see some of the bags in person before I pulled the trigger.

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Ya know, they'll match amazon prices without a second thought, and for the low price of local sales tax, they upgrade you to "instant delivery". No need to wait on that slow next day, or even worse, STANDARD shipping... HA!

Having said that, love my lowepro bags! I have the AW202 sling and it fits most of my kit (which is relatively small anyway) without being a pain. I really need to upgrade to the 302 though...

I decide which bag i want then look on ebay for a second hand perfect sample,you can get them for half price that way

mikew said:

I decide which bag i want then look on ebay for a second hand perfect sample,you can get them for half price that way

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This is what I did. Got the Lowepro backpack I wanted for 1/2 price.

Like Marcel said towel with lint, not a good idea.

BAGS
-if you need a travel/very minimal style bag, consider a toploader style waist bag
-if you want to carry a camera, 2 small lenses and a flash then a small sling bag or a sholder bag or a small backpack is the way to go.
-if you know youre going to get more gear then consider a bigger shoulder bag or backpack. IMO, a great backpack is the mini trekker AW. you can take some clothes and extra stuff inside if youre traveling. still small enough for day trekking and staying small enough that you wont strain yourself. ive done trekking with my photo trekker AW with 2.8 big zooms, primes and pro cameras. its not fun. but it all depends on you.

mini trekker aw in Cameras & Photo | eBay

it has an AW cover for heavy weather and a place to mount a tripod on the outside if you need it. but hands down price and what you can fit, its the best. it will also fit pro level cameras (height wise)

I also have this bag. amazing bag. just do a search on google and see how popular it is. I think one of their best selling backpacks ever.

Wow guys thats great, a wealth of information there, thanks very much

I have also edited my profile to include my location, sorry about this, first day on here trying to figure things out.

Just put the screen protectors on the camera, I've got a carbon lens pen to clean the lens, next step is the bag them am off to capture me some art.

Right I best get shopping, put all this advice to some good use.

Thanks

My own approach is somewhat similar to some of the others listed.

I have a full sized backpack that holds both cameras and all the lenses/accessories. When I'm headed out I grab the backpack and throw it in the car.

I have a smaller bag I csn use to actually carry lenses and other accessories when I'm out roaming around, it's a messenger style bag because in my experience at least they are easier to shoot out of - so I drive to where I'm going, load the smaller bag as needed and transfer everything back to the backpack when I'm done.

That way I have everything with me if needed but I not weighed down the entire time I'm shooting.

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like robbins said, get two bags. for back up anyways but mroe so for convenience to the situation you need. big bag for all the gear and a smaller when need portability and need some of the gear. bags are quite cheap today. the market is over loaded. I remember paying $120 for the mini trekker AW and $230 for my photo trekker AW. today, for $100 you can get a sling and the backpack. more to invest in glass.

rocketman122 said:

like robbins said, get two bags. for back up anyways but mroe so for convenience to the situation you need. big bag for all the gear and a smaller when need portability and need some of the gear. bags are quite cheap today. the market is over loaded. I remember paying $120 for the mini trekker AW and $230 for my photo trekker AW. today, for $100 you can get a sling and the backpack. more to invest in glass.

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I went with Tamrac myself based mostly on the MAS system - in addition to the Backpack and the smaller bag I use for lens transport, I also have a couple of their MAS belt pouchs for various sized lenses and accessories. Makes my whole storage system very flexible - I can attach the extra bags to either a belt, the backpack or the messenger bag as needed.

I usually use the messenger bag if I'm only working with one camera, when I take both I'll mount the 70-200 mm on one and either the 50 or the 85 on the other, then a lot of times all I need is one lens case on the belt and I can put both the 2x TC and either the 50mm or 85mm lens in that, so I've got pretty much everything I need.

Spare batteries, microfiber cloth, etc - they get stored in the Black Rapid RS-5 Cargo straps I use to hold the cameras. Works like a charm and I can pretty much customize it for whatever need I might have. If I'm only using one camera I'll usually take the other lenses and TC and throw them in the messenger bag, which also has room for the tablet if I think I might need it. I more or less use the backpack just for transporting the stuff to and from the car and as a staging area while I'm on location. Lol.. on location.. boy, doesn't that sound official. But basically if I'm at the zoo, the safari park, the lake, etc - I've got all of my equipment so should I suddenly realize, hey, I need my external flash! Well, it's just a quick trip back to the car instead of a 30-40 mile drive home.

As most people here, I also have two bags, altough use almost only one. Started with a Lowepro whith space for the camera and one additional lens. Since I got the f-stop guru backpack, that's the one I use the most. Very practical and confortable, but quite expensive.

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D7100 said:

...at the minute I am wrapping the D7100 in my gym towel and carrying it carefully in my gym bag to and from the car

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