Originally posted by pid This one is more bulkier and not so versatile than the ThinkTank Holster and not! expandable for longer lenses or a second small one underneath the body with a smaller Zoom.
I don't see how what I ordered is bulkier than the Think Tank which has pockets and such for things I'm not going to be carrying. The Sigma Art is easily as big as a zoom lens; in reading the interior dimensions, the case I ordered will *just* fit the K3+18-35mm. I don't need a convertible or expandable case because the big Sigma will be on the K3 95% of the time it's in my backpack.
Besides the above, my #1 priority was a hard or semi-hard case to protect the K3 from bumps, something a soft case cannot do without lots of bulky foam. I wasn't looking for "versatile", I already have other camera bags; I was or am looking for single purpose protection for the camera + lens alone.
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Originally posted by JimJohnson The biggest problem with a dSLR with a mounted lens and non-photo backpacks is the T shape makes for awkward packing. If the camera doesn't have to have your Sigma lens mounted when in your backpack, I would suggest a pair of inexpensive neoprene cases - one for lens, one for body. No awkward T shape for packing and my gear is protected inside my backpack.
When I fly, I collapse my domke style bag flat in my roller bag and put my gear into these neoprene bags for transport inside my laptop capable backpack. I reassemble my photo bag at my destination. I have yet to see a good photo backpack that leaves sufficient room for the laptop, accessories and enough general storage for a day of touring on my feet.
For my recent trip to Europe, I looked at that body cap on my K-3. I picked up a used DA 40 XS (pancake lens) and used it in place of a body cap. I had a great camera ready for photography that still fit inside its easily packed neoprene body case.
You make a good point about storing the parts separately, though part of me thinks that would increase the chance of getting dust and such into the camera. If the case I ordered doesn't work out well, I might consider that route.
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