FS7: Bag suggestion

I've been keeping it like that and it hasn't had any negative impact. I'll post up a link to a pic on twitter in a sec (I need to figure out how to post pictures and host them other than twitter for those who don't use)

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Really sorry for terrible pics but here is my Kata OMB 74 with current setup

Trekpak Rollipak 48 replacing the standard dividers but I had the same amount of gear in there with the standards too.

Complete list of gear in the main bag:

Sony FS7 with Contax Zeiss 28-85 and f3.3 EVF attached
Grip stored on corner of bag, kept safe by the two velcro fastening bags
Loupe in supplied vecro fastening bag 1
Sony UD11 Wireless mic and receiver kit in supplied vecro fastening bag 2
Rode NTG-2
2x 15mm carbon rails
Compartment for batteries (only one in there at th moment plus psu
Samyang 14mm f2.8
Bag with 3 x XQD Cards and 2 x XQD card readers
Battery charger




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It's going to be refined as I add a rods baseplate and other stuff but as a lightweight bag just this and my tripod and I am ready to rock for a few hours.
 
Found a way to make the Orca OR-24 backpack work with Zacuto VCT plate. Turned camera on the side, used RatLab's and Adam Rathwell's suggestion to turn mic mount upside down. The loupe is folded over lens and handgrip arm is put loose in same compartment as camera.

Holds all my batts, a few lenses, wireless, headphones and accessories. It's actually a really well-built bag. Waterproof, durable, and smart- there's a USB cable built into the bag for charging stuff (I guess off some brick you could keep in the bag).



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Ben Scott said:
Really sorry for terrible pics but here is my Kata OMB 74 with current setup

Trekpak Rollipak 48 replacing the standard dividers but I had the same amount of gear in there with the standards too.

Complete list of gear in the main bag:

Sony FS7 with Contax Zeiss 28-85 and f3.3 EVF attached
Grip stored on corner of bag, kept safe by the two velcro fastening bags
Loupe in supplied vecro fastening bag 1
Sony UD11 Wireless mic and receiver kit in supplied vecro fastening bag 2
Rode NTG-2
2x 15mm carbon rails
Compartment for batteries (only one in there at th moment plus psu
Samyang 14mm f2.8
Bag with 3 x XQD Cards and 2 x XQD card readers
Battery charger
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It's going to be refined as I add a rods baseplate and other stuff but as a lightweight bag just this and my tripod and I am ready to rock for a few hours.
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Thanks for that. Mine should be here tomorrow (Wednesday).


Robert
 
HD Gear Guru said:
I will get pricing up tomorrow. The Orca bags are in 3 different sizes. Info will come Monday 12/8
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A little late on this update due to a variety of delays and year end work. Thanks to a faithful DVXUSER constituent who reminded me to post this info. Advertised pricing and dimmesions for the ORCA camera shoulder bags is follows. OR-6 15.74 x 11.4 x 12.2 advertised price is $233. OR-8 16.9 x 9.45 x 9.84 advertised price is $225. OR-12 is 20.4 x 11.4 x 12.23 advertised price is 254. Contact me to discuss custom packaging and pricing. There are excellent backpack and audio kit options available from ORCA as well. A smaller bag exists and some other bags will most likely make it to market with various sizes and features.
 
I just received my PXW-FS7K with the 28-135 kit lens on Jan 2 and now have it fitted in this bag: http://cvp.com/index.php?t=product/sony_lcs-g1bp . I had done a lot of research and saw this bag on the introductory video for the FS7. I believe it is only available in Europe and don't know if it still manufactured.

I am able to fit a fully assembled FS7K with lens hood, the remote arm assembly and an AT835ST microphone into the bag. I do have the mic-holder mounted upside down (permanently) but this also protects the microphone in regular use. I also have a Sigma 18-35 lens with hood and case; the Sony LAEA4 adaptor for the Sigma lens; the FS7 Loupe fitting in a pocket with drawstring and the new Sony on-camera light HVL_LBPC in a black pouch - this is all in the main compartment.

In 2 side compartments on both ends of the bag, I have 1-BPU90; 3-BPU60s; 2-BPU30's (for the HVL-LBPC light).

In front compartment BC-U1 battery charger and a Portabrace media pouch with 10 XQD 128 G series cards and misc. items in little compartments inside the front pouch.

There is still some spare room in the main compartment to fit a couple of small Prime lenses.

This bag is just under 10" high so it shouldn't present overhead bin problems except for the small commuter airlines.

Everything fits snugly but does not need to be forced to put it in the bag - I have turned the bag upside down and on either side and nothing moves.

I like the idea of pulling the camera out fully assembled, right side up and only having to attach the Loupe when needed.

The entire assembly weighs 30 pounds. I also got a Samsonite Luggage Compact Folding Cart to wheel it through airports.

I am attaching a couple of pics.
 

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Paul Cronin said:
Ned,
I just sent an email to Portabrace to see if the bag will be ready soon. They make fantastic gear and I need a bag that I would check but on site can pull out a rigged camera. This looks like it fits the ticket.
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Paul - I talked with Portabrace about that bag - very little room for anything else except the main camera body and when you get your kit lens (28-135) I don't think it will fit assembled. I like being able to pull out the entire assembly including kit lens, microphone already installed and just rotate the viewfinder and start to shoot (add Loupe as needed).
 
planetweckesser said:
Paul - I talked with Portabrace about that bag - very little room for anything else except the main camera body and when you get your kit lens (28-135) I don't think it will fit assembled. I like being able to pull out the entire assembly including kit lens, microphone already installed and just rotate the viewfinder and start to shoot (add Loupe as needed).
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This is what I do with my setup in the Cinebags CB40 roller. Can fit 3-4 lenses in the bag also. I like to keep it a self contained package.
 
Thanks guys, appreciate all the bag info. I am going to decide tomorrow but this is were I am.

I have two Think tank bags that work on bigger planes such as SouthWest which I fly often. But as soon as the commuters come into play those bags are out for my gear and the roller gets checked. Then I have PortaBrace tripod bag which is great for tripods and light stands, always gets checked.

Now for my EU travels which is my first trip with FS7 and other gear I need two bags since my second flight is commuter. So my Lowepro Flipside 400 and LowePro Stealth Reporter 400 are too small to carry what I want.

So I am buying Think Tank Airport Commuter Backpack. It will fit in any overhead and is Think Tank quality.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/859422-REG/Think_Tank_486_Airport_Commuter_Backpack_Black.html

My second bag on the flights will be one of my LowePro bags to fit by my feet which both have done well on all flights. Won't know which one until I get the TT commuter and pack the gear.

Now I check a Patagonia Roller bag I have had for year. This will have my cloths and inside my day bag for shooting which can be full of cloths or other gear. This will be one of the following bags based on a little research:
Cinebags CB 40
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898200-REG/cinebags_cb40_cb_40_high_roller_camera.html
or
Portabrace Rig 3SRK
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/875888-REG/Porta_Brace_rig_3srk_Large_RIG_Camera_Case.html

As I sit right now this will be the best option. But as we know you never know till you hit buy.

Either will do the job well and I am leaning toward the Portabrace since I have owned a bunch of their eng bags and they never failed me.

Yes, it seems like a lot of bags and it is but the amount I fly this is only a portion of my bags. At time I check 4-6 bags and two are storm cases. So with one checked and two carry on I am going light and have lots of options.
 
Paul Cronin said:
Thanks guys, appreciate all the bag info. I am going to decide tomorrow but this is were I am.

I have two Think tank bags that work on bigger planes such as SouthWest which I fly often. But as soon as the commuters come into play those bags are out for my gear and the roller gets checked. Then I have PortaBrace tripod bag which is great for tripods and light stands, always gets checked.

Now for my EU travels which is my first trip with FS7 and other gear I need two bags since my second flight is commuter. So my Lowepro Flipside 400 and LowePro Stealth Reporter 400 are too small to carry what I want.

So I am buying Think Tank Airport Commuter Backpack. It will fit in any overhead and is Think Tank quality.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/859422-REG/Think_Tank_486_Airport_Commuter_Backpack_Black.html

My second bag on the flights will be one of my LowePro bags to fit by my feet which both have done well on all flights. Won't know which one until I get the TT commuter and pack the gear.

Now I check a Patagonia Roller bag I have had for year. This will have my cloths and inside my day bag for shooting which can be full of cloths or other gear. This will be one of the following bags based on a little research:
Cinebags CB 40
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898200-REG/cinebags_cb40_cb_40_high_roller_camera.html
or
Portabrace Rig 3SRK
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/875888-REG/Porta_Brace_rig_3srk_Large_RIG_Camera_Case.html

As I sit right now this will be the best option. But as we know you never know till you hit buy.

Either will do the job well and I am leaning toward the Portabrace since I have owned a bunch of their eng bags and they never failed me.

Yes, it seems like a lot of bags and it is but the amount I fly this is only a portion of my bags. At time I check 4-6 bags and two are storm cases. So with one checked and two carry on I am going light and have lots of options.
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Paul,

I have that Portabrace bag and have to say that it is bleedin' huge! The only issue I found with it is that it's tough getting through doors if you have it on your shoulder because of its square design (rather than the longer rectangular design of other bags). The quality, as you would expect, is top notch.
 
Thanks Neill,

Hopefully it will not be a problem being so big in a crowd. But then again I might not get my gear banged around so much in a crowd. I will know Wed when it shows up and if it is too big I will go for a smaller camera bag and use my LowePro backpack for the extra gear. Will let you know.
 
While the subject is on bags that will fit on airplanes for travel - has anyone traveled in China with professional gear - specifically on in-country commuter flights? I will be traveling there this coming summer for 3 weeks - Shanghai to Hong Kong and will need to take 3 commuter flights (other than the international flights to get there). I will have my Explorer Tactical backpack (in which the FS7 fits perfectly) and I assume they will allow a backpack on board.

Also, is anyone aware of restrictions (other than the usual museums that don't allow photography of any type) on professional video cameras in the usual tourist areas of China. I have this image of shooting video in the "Forbidden City" and being whisked away as a foreign spy.
 
Neill,

You were right, I am sending the Portabrace bag back. It is a really nice bag but just too big for what I need. Now the Think Tank Commuter is a winner for carry on.
 
planetweckesser said:
While the subject is on bags that will fit on airplanes for travel - has anyone traveled in China with professional gear - specifically on in-country commuter flights? I will be traveling there this coming summer for 3 weeks - Shanghai to Hong Kong and will need to take 3 commuter flights (other than the international flights to get there). I will have my Explorer Tactical backpack (in which the FS7 fits perfectly) and I assume they will allow a backpack on board.

Also, is anyone aware of restrictions (other than the usual museums that don't allow photography of any type) on professional video cameras in the usual tourist areas of China. I have this image of shooting video in the "Forbidden City" and being whisked away as a foreign spy.
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I've shot in China lots of times. You'll find the internal flights are much better then the US. As for permits, it's much more relaxed than it used to be, but I'd advise if you are shooting professionally with professional gear, you'll need a permit for anything larger than a DSLR.
 
Liam Hall said:
I've shot in China lots of times. You'll find the internal flights are much better then the US. As for permits, it's much more relaxed than it used to be, but I'd advise if you are shooting professionally with professional gear, you'll need a permit for anything larger than a DSLR.
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Liam - Thanks for the input. I am not a professional videographer - strictly hobby (Cardiologist by trade) but I have been hassle/denied access quite a bit with my PMW-200 and I suspect it will be worse with the FS7K, I couldn't shoot in Vatican City at all and on the grounds of the London Eye to name a few. It doesn't matter if you show ID of another profession- professional camera =professional videographer and you can't argue with these people.

Can you point me in the right direction for getting a permit for China? I would hate to miss out on the opportunity of shooting with the FS7K in China and have to drag out my B cam (PXW-X70).

Thanks in advance for any advice
 
planetweckesser said:
Liam - Thanks for the input. I am not a professional videographer - strictly hobby (Cardiologist by trade) but I have been hassle/denied access quite a bit with my PMW-200 and I suspect it will be worse with the FS7K, I couldn't shoot in Vatican City at all and on the grounds of the London Eye to name a few. It doesn't matter if you show ID of another profession- professional camera =professional videographer and you can't argue with these people.

Can you point me in the right direction for getting a permit for China? I would hate to miss out on the opportunity of shooting with the FS7K in China and have to drag out my B cam (PXW-X70).

Thanks in advance for any advice
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The grounds of the London Eye are private property unfortunately and they make a lot of money out of filming permits and the like. However, you can film buy river taxi that goes right past it really slowly :)
 
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