ugly, waterproof camera bags
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sf
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yeah, it would take everything but the A4, I'd guess.
it is 11 x 9 x 5.
it is 11 x 9 x 5.
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StuartR
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Are you really going to be in so much rain that treated canvas won't handle it? It seems like you would not be able to shoot in such conditions anyway, so why not just a highly water resistant material? I doubt that pure rubber would be that comfortable to work out of, not to mention not breathable, so you might build up condensation. Some of the best stuff is probably the Nytex bags by Billingham, but you can probably also take a Domke or Safrotto and use some canvas waterproofing junk from a camping store. If you need a truly waterproof case (as in submersible), then Pelican cases are probably the way to go.
sf
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StuartR said:
condensation - good point. It is actually cancas inner and rubber outside. But the condensation issue is a real one.
about weather. . . there have been a number of times when I have been very glad to have been using a 100% waterproof camera bag. Hiking for several hours in England during steady, heavy rainfall. In the mud. The Bronica was safely nestled in the Lowepro Allweather. I wasn't shooting too much, but I wouldn't have even taken the camera along at all if I had been using a Domke or something.
MelanieC
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I dunno. Personally I'd rather get something in ballistic nylon or Cordura, like a messenger bag. If I were really worried about rain I'd go whole hog and get a dry bag. If I recall, last time I was at the North Face outlet they had some spiffy ones with backpack straps on them for practically nothing.
kaiyen
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I think the idea of a dry bag inside of a more flexible bag (messenger is my preference for quick access) is a good one. You can leave the dry bag basically open most of the time so you can get to the gear quickly. If it starts raining, then just close up the dry bag and you'll be okay, even if it rains so much that the cordura soaks through.
allan
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MelanieC
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I'm not crazy about any of them, but I'm a chick.
It would help to be able to see what the insides look like. Just one big compartment?
It would help to be able to see what the insides look like. Just one big compartment?
sf
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MelanieC said:
all of them are single compartment but one. I forgot which, and most of them come in khaki, black and olive. I don't like black - too hot - but khaki would be OK.
wyk_penguin
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bottom left one looks good, but you would need to engineer some sort of padding in it. The place for padding in between the stuff and on the bottom (as opposed to everywhere which is common for most camera bags).
Andy K
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I use an old military canvas haversack. I carry a plastic shopping bag in it. If it rains I put the strap through holes in the plastic bag and I have a waterproof camera bag.
Pherdinand
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shutterflower said:
Bottom right LOOKS best to me. ABout functionality, dunno.
Finder
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I would stay away from canvas. It is heavy, not that durable, and hell to keep clean - great for getting your gear dusty. It also likes to stay wet - even with rubber coatings. I made a big mistake by starting off with Army surplus canvas bags for my camera stuff. The cool factor does not make up for the weaknesses. I would go to a mountain gear store and get a nylon/Cordura bag. Climbing gear is much better designed. For your Bonica, I would suggest a Mountainsmith Tour. Just add a padded insert and it is a versatile bag that does not scream "camera bag." I use one and can carry a Mamiya 6 system or a Mamiya 6 and Horseman SW612. If you want something a little bigger, the Mountainsmith Day Pack is good too.
Andy K
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You could always get a John Chapman bag. Canvas and probably the best you can get.
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