boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
22x14x9 inches describes the max size. If you wanted a bag to pack a couple of cameras and a tele (HB 120 3.5 macro) how would you approach it? A carry-on bag would swallow all that up with space to spare. Maybe a couple of filters. So is the smart thing a backpack type camera bag inside the carry on with other stuff packed in? I also get a small bag for laptop, etc. Any guidance on carry-on and camera bag would be great.
I have not flow in some time so is the carry-on the overhead item?
I have not flow in some time so is the carry-on the overhead item?
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
Yes a carry-on backpack. You can get a tele lens bag to put in it. There was just one on eBay yesterday. Then a small Domke bag to protect the camera bodies.
Bill Clark
Veteran
Only camera I carry anymore is an iPhone. It does everything for me
Just finished a trip with Viking, down one side of South America and up the other.
Long flight back to Dallas then Minneapolis.
Just finished a trip with Viking, down one side of South America and up the other.
Long flight back to Dallas then Minneapolis.
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boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
I will be taking a cell phone. It does take nice pics. But I get better images with my medium format and Q3. The cell phones are amazing but not yet as good as cameras in my opinion.
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girdwoodINC
born under a bad sign
I normally use a Wotancraft pilot bag when travelling and have a smaller sling bag in my check in - I’ve got a Lowe pro rucksack thing that comes occasionally if I take the 6x9
cboy
Well-known
Pelican 1510 Protector Carry-On Case would be be ideal. Otherwise I use smaller pelican cases in whatever carry bag. I use a tenba rolltop which can be expanded
Mute-on
Well-known
Yes, carry on is the overhead item. It does vary by airline, with some (most) allowing a second, smaller bag that stays at your feet/under the seat in front of you.
My approach since 2016 is to take a backpack as my carry on that has a laptop sleeve built in. My camera gear goes onto a camera specific shoulder bag that fits in the main compartment of the backpack. I always have additional space for headphones, chargers, iPad and film (when I used to use film cameras).
I don’t carry a second bag, and never place anything on the floor on an aircraft. The wet floor of the toilets is not water ….
My approach since 2016 is to take a backpack as my carry on that has a laptop sleeve built in. My camera gear goes onto a camera specific shoulder bag that fits in the main compartment of the backpack. I always have additional space for headphones, chargers, iPad and film (when I used to use film cameras).
I don’t carry a second bag, and never place anything on the floor on an aircraft. The wet floor of the toilets is not water ….
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
That Pelican 1510 looks great but I would have to pack a backpack in my suitcase for when I was around town with a camera. The most practical solution would be, then, a backpack as carry-on. Also the laptop and I have a piece of medical gear I have to carry, CPAP machine, and that is allowed without penalty. So I may have to get a durable backpack.
Your experiences are invaluable as I just rattle around my area. I have a backpack I stash the Sony A7 in with its two lenses. If I can use that I will and spend the money saved on a good meal with friends in Hanoi. I might be able to get by with the A7 + the 55mm 1.8 and the 24 - 240 zoom. But I have that medium format with good color and the little do-all Q3.
The trip is a dream trip. I am pretty sure my doc will not object. She is a good sort and I have no real health reasons to not go. But it is prudent to check with her. She is the best.
If I do go you all will pay the price as I will post some of what I shot. From what Trung has posted in his Hanoi thread there is much of interest. I love the street and the street is the action for life and good eats there it seems.
Your experiences are invaluable as I just rattle around my area. I have a backpack I stash the Sony A7 in with its two lenses. If I can use that I will and spend the money saved on a good meal with friends in Hanoi. I might be able to get by with the A7 + the 55mm 1.8 and the 24 - 240 zoom. But I have that medium format with good color and the little do-all Q3.
The trip is a dream trip. I am pretty sure my doc will not object. She is a good sort and I have no real health reasons to not go. But it is prudent to check with her. She is the best.
If I do go you all will pay the price as I will post some of what I shot. From what Trung has posted in his Hanoi thread there is much of interest. I love the street and the street is the action for life and good eats there it seems.
Archiver
Veteran
My airline travel bags are the Incase Compact City Backpack with a small Lowepro padded insert, and the Alpaka Go Sling Pro. Both can fit under the seat in front of me so I have less worry about someone opening them while I'm asleep. Not sure if the Incase will fit a CPAP machine as well, though.
Another backpack which is heavier and larger, but will still fit in the footwell, is any mid sized Samsonite with laptop compartment.
The Incase can hold a number of things: it usually has a mirrorless body with 24-105 and a prime, and the Alpaka will hold a mid size mirrorless body up to the size of a Panasonic G9 with Panasonic 12-35, or in your case, Sony A7 III with a Zeiss 55mm f1.8, or the Q3.
Another backpack which is heavier and larger, but will still fit in the footwell, is any mid sized Samsonite with laptop compartment.
The Incase can hold a number of things: it usually has a mirrorless body with 24-105 and a prime, and the Alpaka will hold a mid size mirrorless body up to the size of a Panasonic G9 with Panasonic 12-35, or in your case, Sony A7 III with a Zeiss 55mm f1.8, or the Q3.
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
The CPAP has its own case for it and its associated gear. I get a pass on that from the airlines. That would go in the overhead along with an overhead bag. If I can get a backpack under the seat I will go with that. I am beginning to think that the A7 III with the 55 1.8 plus the 24 - 240 might be the best. It does everything, even movies in stereo pretty well. The X2D is so tempting to take along. I'd have to check on insurance for the cameras. And as a protection against theft offload images every night to the laptop and the portable 4TB drive.
If the doc has no problem I have to go. Next year will not be better at my age. LMAO
Guys, thank you for all the help and advice. Planning a trip is a lot of fun, too.
38Deardorff
Established
It's a shame to own fine cameras and not use them.....as good as cell phones are for digital photos....
38Deardorff
Established
B, I go by the principal that less is more... Personally I wouldn't take 3 cameras. Choose one and enjoy all it gives you....especially the freedom to travelled largely unburdened.....
Godfrey
somewhat colored
I flew SF to Boston, picked up a car, drove through various ports of call for two weeks, ended up in south New Jersey and flew home from Philadelphia last Sept-October. All my clothes, toilet needs, medical requirements (prescriptions, supplements, blood pressure and ecg machine), and camera gear were stowed in a rollaway of approximately those dimensions and a small shoulder bag. The rollaway fits in the overhead compartment, the shoulder bag is stowed under the seat in front of me, with the shoulder strap looped up over my knee for easy access.
For camera gear, the Hasselblad 907x body plus two lenses (typically 21/5 and 65/2.8 or V-system 120/4 Macro + adapter), or the Leica M (either of them) plus three lenses, plus filters, charger, cables, more SD cards, and 11" iPad Pro all fit handily. If I carry the Light L16 (50Mpixel with 28-150mm equivalent lens), I also have space for a Polaroid SX-70 type camera and four packs of film, or a Voigtländer Perkeo II and four rolls of film. Include a Peak Design Travel Tripod and any camera fixture accessories with any of the above.
If you're running out of space, carry less camera gear and/or less clothing. We rarely need a huge kit of camera gear, really, and clothes can be washed and dried enroute at stops.
If you're going on a specifically photography oriented expedition and actually need a lot more gear, a proper travel case (one of the Pelican or similar line) with locks, travel insurance, and using checked-luggage services for it on flights works well.
Remember: adding constraints generally increases creative adaptation.
Less is often much more...G
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
Yes, I am tending towards that. The A7 would be a proper solution. I will take it out and shoot with it for a few weeks to see how it renders color. Well, it renders color OK, I just have to see if I am happy with it.
I just checked some pics with it from last year. Yeah, it's good.
Rayt
Nonplayer Character
Don’t forget the space under the seat. You can bring a computer bag along with the carry-on. The tele can go under the seat in its own case. When I traveled with my 4x5 Ebony I was afraid to put it on top because it’s such a delicate camera.
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boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
I have a knapsack for the Sony with all its associated gear. It has space for a laptop and would fit under a seat. So I am wondering carry-on plus knapsack that fits under seat?
The CPAP is a free ride and does not count towards anything.
BTW, are you guys smugglers? LOL
The CPAP is a free ride and does not count towards anything.
BTW, are you guys smugglers? LOL
MarkWalberg
Established
For decades, I've used a Domke F2. It fits everything I need and then some. Goes easily under the seat on the plane.
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
B&H has the F-2 in all colors and flavors. I can see no difference other than color and price. My favorite color is the cheapest. Does anyone know of any differences in the F-2 bags othe than color?
38Deardorff
Established
B, the Domke is a fine bag....& i don't think there is any difference between the bags of different colours. That does take care of bag volume for cameras. But in terms of travel .....i'd consider what/where i'll be. For example, I wouldn't want to spend even a day walking around Paris with a fully loaded F2 bag....
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
Wow! Paris has gotten that bad??!! I have not been there in a long, long time. When I was there it was very Parisian, very chic and very civilized. I am so sorry to learn it has deteriorated as it has.
If I do manage this trip I would be out with a camera and little more. I would try and make it happen that I am with someone I can trust. I have made contact with a group of foreigners in Hanoi and that may help. And I will try and meet with Trung who is on the board for some conversation and advice. I will do all I can to expose myself as little risk as possible. A secure place to stay is primary.
This is all fluid now. I may just go with the knapsack I now have which can hold all the A7 gear and fit under a seat. I would not need all that gear when out and poking around. The A7 and the 24 - 240 zoom should cover it. I have a M/S mic that fits in the hot shoe should I want to shoot video. It is barely bigger than a panatella.
And any advice and experience is welcomed.