Camera Bag for to carry two cameras

yusuf · 06-10-2010, 05:39 AM

Can someone suggests a compact waist bag or a bag-pack to carry two cameras with mounted lens (one with tele 70-300mm and other with 10-20mm). All I need a way to quickly get the camera out and put then back. May be a few extra pockets for batteries and SD cards.

Yusuf

pxpaulx · 06-10-2010, 12:18 PM

Kata 3n1 series might work well if you want quick access to shoot then return to the bag.

**Lowell Goudge** · 06-10-2010, 12:22 PM

I would look at a sling baf, a waste bag with this weight would be uncomfortable.,

jon pafford · 06-10-2010, 12:51 PM

When I carry two cameras with lens attached. I have lowpro trail2 that keep one camera and lens attached. I keep the other camera with lens attached in a holster bag

johnmflores · 06-10-2010, 08:25 PM

I've been in the market for a slim street shooting/assignment bag and ended up with the Lowepro Midtown 160. It's kind of like a messenger style bag, if a little boxier It holds:

- a K20d/DA* 50-135 with the hood reversed
- a K-x/DA* 16-50 with hood on
- a flash OR a couple of primes

What it won't hold:
- a body with grip attached
- a netbook
- a water bottle
- anything longer than the DA* 50-135

Haven't used it a lot but seems pretty good. Just what I was looking for - a slim, lightly padded, inconspicuous bag.

Steinback · 06-10-2010, 09:29 PM

I have a Crumpler 7 million dollar home knockoff that will carry 2 gripped bodies side by side with attached lenses so long as the body and lens combination isn't longer than 25cm or so. There is additional room for another 2 to 3 prime lenses/ small zooms or a mid sized flash and another lens. I can carry 1 gripped and 1 ungripped body in my Lowepro Slingshot 200 by putting one body with a short lens in the top compartment but only the body in the main compartment is convenient to get at quickly.

Unruely · 06-11-2010, 08:38 AM

I use a Kata 3-N-1-30. I can carry my K7 and K20D, both with lenes attached. I have got it to work with and without battery grips. I still have room for lenses, flash, plus extras! I used it on a recent trip to Alaska and it was very comfortable and easy to use!

pxpaulx · 06-11-2010, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by Unruely

I use a Kata 3-N-1-30. I can carry my K7 and K20D, both with lenes attached. I have got it to work with and without battery grips. I still have room for lenses, flash, plus extras! I used it on a recent trip to Alaska and it was very comfortable and easy to use!

For quick access and being able to put your camera away just as fast, I think the 3n1 series really can't be beat. I have personally found I don't work that way and didn't enjoy the sling style personally, but the 3n1 has sling and, well, just downright functionality, cornered.

yusuf · 06-12-2010, 02:03 AM

John, are you sure it's Lowepro Midtown 160? I doubt if it can take two DSLR with lens attached.

Originally posted by johnmflores

I've been in the market for a slim street shooting/assignment bag and ended up with the Lowepro Midtown 160. It's kind of like a messenger style bag, if a little boxier It holds:

- a K20d/DA* 50-135 with the hood reversed
- a K-x/DA* 16-50 with hood on
- a flash OR a couple of primes

philbaum · 06-12-2010, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by Steinback

I have a Crumpler 7 million dollar home knockoff that will carry 2 gripped bodies side by side with attached lenses so long as the body and lens combination isn't longer than 25cm or so. There is additional room for another 2 to 3 prime lenses/ small zooms or a mid sized flash and another lens. I can carry 1 gripped and 1 ungripped body in my Lowepro Slingshot 200 by putting one body with a short lens in the top compartment but only the body in the main compartment is convenient to get at quickly.

Here's another vote for the LowePro Slingshot series, but the 300 series this time. The zipper on my Slingshot 200 ripped out after trying to stuff too much stuff into it. the 300 has a lot more room, i can put a K20 in it with a DA*300 lens mounted, and the upper compartment can easily hold another K20/K10 with another smaller lens. Has a great waist belt to take off the load from the shoulder. I found it on ebay for $79, a great price i think. A fair amount of room for other lens/accessories. I wouldn't want to carry it all day with a heavy load, but it'd be great for short walks and keeping your stuff organized in a car.

johnmflores · 06-12-2010, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by yusuf

John, are you sure it's Lowepro Midtown 160? I doubt if it can take two DSLR with lens attached.

Yup, I'm sure...

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06-10-2010, 05:39 AM	#1
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	Camera Bag for to carry two cameras Can someone suggests a compact waist bag or a bag-pack to carry two cameras with mounted lens (one with tele 70-300mm and other with 10-20mm). All I need a way to quickly get the camera out and put then back. May be a few extra pockets for batteries and SD cards. Yusuf

06-10-2010, 12:51 PM	#4
jon pafford Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: houston texas Photos: Albums Posts: 80	camera bag for to carry two cameras with lens attached When I carry two cameras with lens attached. I have lowpro trail2 that keep one camera and lens attached. I keep the other camera with lens attached in a holster bag

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06-10-2010, 12:18 PM	#2
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Kata 3n1 series might work well if you want quick access to shoot then return to the bag.

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Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	I would look at a sling baf, a waste bag with this weight would be uncomfortable.,

06-10-2010, 08:25 PM	#5
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	I've been in the market for a slim street shooting/assignment bag and ended up with the Lowepro Midtown 160. It's kind of like a messenger style bag, if a little boxier It holds: - a K20d/DA* 50-135 with the hood reversed - a K-x/DA* 16-50 with hood on - a flash OR a couple of primes What it won't hold: - a body with grip attached - a netbook - a water bottle - anything longer than the DA* 50-135 Haven't used it a lot but seems pretty good. Just what I was looking for - a slim, lightly padded, inconspicuous bag.

06-10-2010, 09:29 PM	#6
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	I have a Crumpler 7 million dollar home knockoff that will carry 2 gripped bodies side by side with attached lenses so long as the body and lens combination isn't longer than 25cm or so. There is additional room for another 2 to 3 prime lenses/ small zooms or a mid sized flash and another lens. I can carry 1 gripped and 1 ungripped body in my Lowepro Slingshot 200 by putting one body with a short lens in the top compartment but only the body in the main compartment is convenient to get at quickly.

06-11-2010, 08:38 AM	#7
Unruely Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 105	I use a Kata 3-N-1-30. I can carry my K7 and K20D, both with lenes attached. I have got it to work with and without battery grips. I still have room for lenses, flash, plus extras! I used it on a recent trip to Alaska and it was very comfortable and easy to use!

06-11-2010, 08:43 AM	#8
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by Unruely I use a Kata 3-N-1-30. I can carry my K7 and K20D, both with lenes attached. I have got it to work with and without battery grips. I still have room for lenses, flash, plus extras! I used it on a recent trip to Alaska and it was very comfortable and easy to use! For quick access and being able to put your camera away just as fast, I think the 3n1 series really can't be beat. I have personally found I don't work that way and didn't enjoy the sling style personally, but the 3n1 has sling and, well, just downright functionality, cornered.

06-12-2010, 02:03 AM	#9
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497 Original Poster	John, are you sure it's Lowepro Midtown 160? I doubt if it can take two DSLR with lens attached. Originally posted by johnmflores I've been in the market for a slim street shooting/assignment bag and ended up with the Lowepro Midtown 160. It's kind of like a messenger style bag, if a little boxier It holds: - a K20d/DA* 50-135 with the hood reversed - a K-x/DA* 16-50 with hood on - a flash OR a couple of primes

06-12-2010, 08:37 AM	#10
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by Steinback I have a Crumpler 7 million dollar home knockoff that will carry 2 gripped bodies side by side with attached lenses so long as the body and lens combination isn't longer than 25cm or so. There is additional room for another 2 to 3 prime lenses/ small zooms or a mid sized flash and another lens. I can carry 1 gripped and 1 ungripped body in my Lowepro Slingshot 200 by putting one body with a short lens in the top compartment but only the body in the main compartment is convenient to get at quickly. Here's another vote for the LowePro Slingshot series, but the 300 series this time. The zipper on my Slingshot 200 ripped out after trying to stuff too much stuff into it. the 300 has a lot more room, i can put a K20 in it with a DA*300 lens mounted, and the upper compartment can easily hold another K20/K10 with another smaller lens. Has a great waist belt to take off the load from the shoulder. I found it on ebay for $79, a great price i think. A fair amount of room for other lens/accessories. I wouldn't want to carry it all day with a heavy load, but it'd be great for short walks and keeping your stuff organized in a car.