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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BlckdOutTC
i just cant see myself spending over 70 bucks on a camera bag, seems absurd to me
It's not just a camera bag. Shoulder bags are annoying as hell (I know, I have one), they can't hold a full size tripod and can't hold a laptop. If you have the equipment to fill the bag, it's well worth the money. I'd find it absurd if someone took $2,000 worth of camera equipment and tried to shove it into an undersized bag.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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same bag i have too...fully loaded that thing weighs about 30 lbs...weighed it when i used to travel a lot...not fun when you're hiking for miles and bringing tripods with you as well
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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ha ha yeah once u hook up a tripod and fully load the bag with laptop and everything, it can get pretty crazy. heck u could prolly use it for working out. Definitely best bag i have ever had tho.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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If I get a few more lenses, I'll def pick up that bag or the one smaller.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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too bad my zipper is busted on the bag and can't zip both to the middle now
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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K, new idea.

Post your camera bags + equipment (well, with the exception of the body since you'll be using it to take the photo)

Ready, Set, GO!
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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55-200mm VR
50mm f1.8d

Shot taken with my D40 and 18-55mm kit lens

Don't have any shots of the bag yet, I'll take one tonight with it loaded.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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no pic but here's my list

Lowerpro Computrekker Pro AW
Lowepro Pro Roller
Canon 1D mk IIn
Canon Digital Rebel
Canon 15mm Fisheye
Canon 24-70mm L
Canon 50mm 1.8 II
Canon 85mm 1.8
Canon 70-200mm L f2.8
Canon 100-400L

SPL Waterhousings for Canon 1D Mk IIn
SPL Waterhousings Ports for 15mm, 85mm, and 70-200mm

Manfrotto 3021bpro
Manfrotto head
Manfrotto monopod

DIY rig and misc parts
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Nikon D80
Nikkor 50mm f1.8
Nikkor 85mm f1.8
Nikkor 18-55mm kit lens
Nikkor 50-200mm vr
Sigma 10-20mm wide angle
Nikon SB-80dx
Nikon SB-800
Quantum Turbo Flash Battery
Nikon MB-80 vertical grip
Nikon Dslr backpack

I am upgrading this week to the D90 and can't wait to get it.

Pics were taken with my trusty D70s
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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askin for the tamron 70-200f/2.8 for xmas
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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asking for the SB400 flash and 50mm f1.8
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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I asked for capture NX2 for my birthday/christmas.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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^ Are you like me?! When's your bday?

Mine's the 23rd.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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I'm on the 13th, not as close as you, but the same combined presents, lol.
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 01:40 AM
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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i think its kinda funny to take a picture of a camera...
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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fuzzinessss
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 03:06 AM
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So how many of you have used sigma lenses? I see them a lot on ebay but haven't really heard much of them anywhere else...they seem relatively cheaper compared to others.


any testimonials? and opteka?
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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off brand lenses will never be as good as the branded...ie tamron and sigma wont be as good as canon and nikon...
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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yeah even with just pricier name brand lenses u can tell a HUGE difference in even the glass and the construction of the lens. DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON LENSES! ha ha



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