Backpack configuration

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Digitally Pleasing

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Hey People.

So i just picked up a lowepro photo trekker backpack on ebay for my DVX because my pelican 1600 is too damn big to lug around the city. I had read on the these boards that people had liked using the backpack, but im wondering how they went about placing the camera in the bag. Is it really okay to have the DVX resting end over end on its nose? It just seems like a bad idea to me although ive heard people doing it. I saw Barry had the mini trekker. The bag i got is big... the photo trekker version. I probably have enough room to rest it width wise on the bottom, rightside up.

Any thoughts, experiences with the trekker backpacks or kata backpacks? (which was my first choise, but i lost the auction.)

~ Jim
 
I know that most people rest it vertically in the pack, on the nose so to speak. I haven't heard any problems with doing so. If your pack is big enough to fit the camera horizontally along the bottom, go ahead and put it that way. I think another reason people put it vertically is because it is easier to get to and pull out, as opposed to having to unzip the bag completely to get at the bottom portion. I think the Porta-Brace and the Kata Panda bags have the camera horizontal though. I am sure either way is fine.
 
I have the Kata Backpack 207 (and I am very, very satisfied with it). For what this information may be worth, the default configuration of the subdividers to me suggests the placement of a camcorder such as, in our case, the DVX100 with its front end down. And this is precisely how I pack mine.
 
How well does that backpack handle a tripod? I have heard that it's carry on legal, have you ever flown with it?
 
I have a PhotoTrekker. I have the DVX aligned so that it sits in the middle of the pack and points up towards the handle. I have the dividers adjusted so that the top is angled in a funnel shape. For example, here's a view of the case opened up:

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The parallel lines represent the dividers or edge of the case. The DVX lens shade fits the width near the top. When the backpack is vertical the shade is trapped by the narrow section where the dividers pinch in closed to the DVX body.

Works great. I've taken the pack and camera up and down mountains on bikes, snowboarding, and hiking.


Then I place the accessories to either side.
 
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@PDX_DVX:

I have not flown with it yet, unfortunately, so I couldn't say. (I have not flown for 15 years.) My own tripod is much too high (105cm transport height) and too heavy (4,5kg) for the backpack. The TST Tripod Holder will, I am told, accomodate smaller tripods, such as the lighter Manfrotto's which will "tower" to just some 70cm (including head) and which will weigh only 3 kg. (That is an alternative option I am currently looking into myself because my Sachtler DV1 will certainly pull me down.)
 
BTW, is there anyone using a DVX100 with a Kata R-102 rucksac?
I need a small backpack for one-day shootings trips, run and gun style.
Not much to carry besides the camera, filters, batteries, tapes, a short shotgun + softie and and a few other very small accessories.

Lutnik
 
lutnik said:
I need a small backpack for one-day shootings trips, run and gun style.
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I use a bicycle messenger bag for those situations. Everything fits well and is easily accessible.

Btw - I see are from Milan. I'll be there in a month. Heading over to watch the Giro d'Italia.
 
HansK said:
Btw - I see are from Milan. I'll be there in a month. Heading over to watch the Giro d'Italia.
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Drop me a note when you're around and I'll get you a free beer. :-)

Lutnik
 
I have a Kata 207 and it works great. I also place the DVX nose down, no problems. I flew with it once and it fit in the overheads after a little nudge on the bottom (heftier) part of the bag. I was never told to check it, but I feel that depends on the airline and the people you deal with. Some seem to be more understanding of the equipment you have invested in and will acomodate you. Others don't care at all.
 
Digitally Pleasing said:
Any thoughts, experiences with the trekker backpacks or kata backpacks?
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I have a Photo Trekker II and I have mine configured pretty much as HansK does. It came with an extra thickly padded divider piece that I stacked to be about 1-1/2" thick. I placed this inside, flat on the back wall just below where HansK shows his DVX. The velcro holds it in place. The pad is thin enough to where the eyepiece passes over the pad and the pad contacts the back of the DVX body/battery. This way there is no weight on the eyepiece itself. I hope my description makes sense.

-Dan
 
Derek_Sine said:
I was wondering if the lowepro trekker aw 2 was legal carry on? it's pretty big.
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Lowepro's website shows it as being legal airline carry-on but, you're right, it's large. It lists the dimensions as 14.5W x 15D x 21.5H in. (37 x 38 x 54.5 cm). It would probably be a good idea to double-check with the airline.

I like it and it will hold a lot of gear. The harness is very comfortable. The built-in rain cover has come in handy more than once. Lowepro's 'sliplock system' makes the bag very versatile for adding specialized pouches.

I also have a Kata laptop case and it's construction is really excellent, too. Their camcorder bags look very well designed as well.

-Dan
 
Backpack are fine. Just bunky i guess. Shoulder bag are better when u are always on the move. I plan to get lowepro. Any other recommendation ?
 
TeleDan said:
Lowepro's website shows it as being legal airline carry-on but, you're right, it's large. It lists the dimensions as 14.5W x 15D x 21.5H in. (37 x 38 x 54.5 cm). It would probably be a good idea to double-check with the airline.

I like it and it will hold a lot of gear. The harness is very comfortable. The built-in rain cover has come in handy more than once. Lowepro's 'sliplock system' makes the bag very versatile for adding specialized pouches.

I also have a Kata laptop case and it's construction is really excellent, too. Their camcorder bags look very well designed as well.

-Dan
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Thanks. yea my bag holds the dvx and nikon d-70 with a couple lenses, comfortably.
 
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