I have a 20L version of these http://www.lowepro.com/flipside-sport
It's a nice bag, very comfortable and a decent amount of room but not excessively large
It's a nice bag, very comfortable and a decent amount of room but not excessively large
Ha guys Thanks for the tips and tricks I will deffo consider leaving some gear behind, but The SLR is coming (if it does get stolen or not). Upgraded my D80 to a D7100 just for the trip.
Fisheye is deffo coming, 18-135mm is coming and the 50mm is coming . I can't imagine leaving the flash behind .
Would hate to get into a situation where i could get an photo and then just be let down by not bringing my gear.
But making the Camera look old....hmmmm might have to do that.
Also... I don't want to come back after 6 months having to edit 6 months worth of photos.... Hmmm
Not really sure why you consider the fisheye an essential lens to take though?
My fisheye is my least used lens. It of course creates an interesting effect, but I wouldn't want to lug it around as I know I'm unlikely to use it. Especially given you have a lens that goes to 18mm which is suitably wide.
Go for it, just pack everything up and try it all out for extended periods. E.g. Go for 4 hours down town with it on followed by a 6hr hike the next day. If you are not adding other gear like tents and sleeping bags then I personally think a DSLR + couple of lenses is perfectly manageable.
Insurance will cover theft so I wouldn't put that as an important issue. Besides which you are more likely just to leave it behind somewhere or drop it etc. However, you will get a lot more attention using an SLR with any remotely longer lens, that just can't be helped and only gong for a compact will change that.A compact is also more likely to be stolen by a pick pocketer than an SLR around your neck in most places.
One thing you can do is screw a plate to the tripod mount that has an attachment point for a steel cable which you can then attach to you belt/underwear etc. If someone pulls the camera out of a should bag or whatever thy wont gt far.
Bring a tripod as well. a small light carbon fibre one which will weigh as much as an extra lens.
I do a lot of skateboard photography, and will be meeting my mate out in australia and possibly skate in Thailand with other mates that should be meeting me there.
GoPro already going
GoPro already going
What has time restrictions got to do with a bag?
He is leaving to travel the world shortly, so I guess he can't wait for delivery for too long or spend too long looking for one.
Not really up for paying for a bag then buying some ICU things......plus i am time restricted
Ahh ok. Well if it is any joy, there is a shop in covent garden london that sells the fstop bags. i bought mine a few weeks ago from there