Seems to be the debate of the day for my brain. Between work, and then a ton of retail therapy (all of which was something that I needed not wanted... well, okay, I WANTED these things, too, but they weren't just on a whim decisions) it was debating which to do/get/etc.
Now I'm online researching travel bags/backpacks/cases for my camera, and lenses. Yup. Gotta get this squared away while I can. They are important decisions. I really need a new lens or two, and I need a better way to transport my stuff on airplanes, road trips, hiking, etc.
So that's what I'm doing at 8:40pm. Not going to get anything for a couple of months yet, but gotta start budgetting and saving now! I want to get a sports lens and a portrait lens. I'm thinking a canon 100-400mm and then for portraits I'm still debating. If/when I do another skating event I'll still have the lens I use now as I can only shoot up to 200mm lenses when I'm attending (though maybe if I get my sports lens I can talk someone into getting me a press pass and shoot it officially. That'd be cool.)
I'm not drinking enough water these days, getting back into bad soda habits. Gotta change that, I can definitely feel the effects my legs are always cramped.
Random musings tonight, that's for sure. I didn't get anything done today that needed to be done, but I went shopping and some planning, so the night was not a total loss. Now, it's off to bed... off to bed.
Hi Toni
ReplyDeleteI like the bags from www.thinktankphoto.com. I use the original Airport Antidote for plane trips requiring a lot of equipment like Alaska. When I go to Alaska I fill it with my 5D, 100-400, 24-70, 17-40, 70-200, flash, G10, battery chargers, GPS, iPod, binoculars and 15" MacBook Pro. It weighs a ton when it is full, but it keeps everything in one place where I can watch it and it fits under the seat on the plane. I uses this pack strictly for travel between home and the hotel as well as for storing most of my gear.
I use an Urban Disguise 50 for trips when I want to travel lighter. It holds the 5D, G10, 24-70, 100-400, one or two small lenses if needed and accessories.
I purchased a Urban Disguise 20 for Washington DC. They don't allow large bags in most of the museums and government buildings. This bag was enough for my 5D with 24-70 attached and my 24 TSE.
I used a Lowepro Minitreker AW for Iditarod weekend. It is light and can hold up to a 400 5.6 with attached body. For both ceremonial start and the restart this was my bag of choice. In addition to my 5D with 100-400, it also held some books and snacks. This pack also saved me from a trip to the hospital or morgue. I was attempting to ice skate on Westchester lagoon. I took all of my equipment out and was using it to hold my sneakers after putting on my skates. While trying to skate, I fell backwards really hard. Luckily the pack rode all the way up my back when I fell and cushioned my head. The substantial padding saved me from a very blood injury.
You can never have too many camera bags. www.cambags.com is a great site for bag reviews.
I really recommend the 100-400mm. It is my most used lens after the 24-70. I use it for zoos, parades and events like Fur Rondy and the Iditarod. It is great whenever you need reach and plenty of light.
thanks for the info! I'd never heard of the website you gave me so I'm off to check it out now! :)
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