HMC150 Camera Bag

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Can anyone recommend a good camera bag for the HMC150 that has plenty of room for accessories (shotgun, wireless, zoom, extra batteries, etc.)
 
I use a Kata OMB-75 - I can get TWO HMCs, headphones, laptop, mics, wireless mics and batteries in each of them. But small they are not!
 
Xian Messerschmidt said:
I haven't purchased a bag for my HMC150 yet but these are the two I've narrowed it down to, based on various recommendations...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...race_CS_DV3R_CS_DV3R_Mini_DV_Camera_Case.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/400708-REG/Porta_Brace_DVO_1R_DVO_1_DV_Organizer_Case.html

Some people also recommend this one...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/548348-REG/Kata_KT_CC_192_CC_192_GDC_HDV_Case.html
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Would those bags be good for flying? My last trip, I had a hard shell little suitcase on wheels, the kind you can take on the plane. Only one of my flights was a smaller plane and I had to give up the bag to the SkyCheck guy... I wasn't thrilled. Otherwise I take it in a backpack with some padding, not the most ideal.
 
Hiya
I use the Tamrac Expedition 5. Camera fits nicely and there are several velcro partitions . I have removed all partitions though I could probably have made it even more precise fit. There is also a large "pocket" for headphones and mic. There are also 3 more large pockets for filters, batteries and cards. Very comfortable bag with several straps to add tripod or other stuff (raincoat etc)
 
I use a pair of these Petrol bags for my HMC150's. Seems to have plenty of room for wireless kits and batteries, etc. Plus it rolls on wheels. Cannot overstate how nice that is, to have your bag on wheels.

One of mine had a manufacturing defect wherein some stitching started to come undone. I mentioned that to Petrol rep at DV Expo, and he had a new bag sent out to me! Great customer service.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/377301-REG/Petrol_PWR_HDV_PWR_HDV_Rolling_Wingbag.html
 
I've just gone through owning a Petrol backpack, which is apparently what LA rental shops are using for their video gear (in some cases). It's really too big, meaning too deep. A friend just loaned me her Lowepro NatureTrekker AW II, which is a bit smaller and shallower. It is no longer built with that name, but a similar one http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/652786-REG/Lowepro_LP36117_PEU_Pro_Trekker_300_AW.html is available through B&H. By the way, I never used the Petrol as I ended up using a Tamrac like your Portabrace, so if you do decide that's what you are looking for, I have one for sale.

The 150, and all my gear other than my sound equipment goes into both just fine into both these backpacks. I need a second bag for my Audiotronics reciever and my Mixpre. But in a pinch I could put the audiotronics in the Lowepro with no problem. I can also decide to not carry my 150 and just put the T2i and all sound gear into the Lowe with NO problem.

I also have a Tamrac case, much like the Portabrace units you show. I have used that almost exclusively until the Lowepro came along, but it can't carry all my gear. The 150 and it's immediate accessories have gone in that,and I'm now carrying the sound gear in the Tamrac, along with my T2i. So I'm down to two bags for a shoot, plus lights. I think if I *had* to do just one bag, I'd probably focus on the LowePro, as it is a good compromise, I can backpack it, a laptop or iPad can go in too, it has a rain cover, but it won't carry the MixPre.

If you are always taking a car to a shoot, then the Portabrace will probably do you well. But if you have to hike (even to an event or carry it all day) you will appreciate the backpack with waist and shoulder support. Wheels are great if you have a concrete sidewalk under you. I can head into the backcountry with my pack. Which is something a Portabrace or similar can't do.


What I don't like about the LowePro is that they use the smaller Ykk zippers (!) I have no idea what they were thinking. The Petrol uses the *standard* larger YKK's which means that you can torque them down more when the case is full. I'm worried about the Lowe smaller zippers popping under strain.
 
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anyone have a bag recommendation for an HMC on rails (35 mm adapter)? It would be sweet to get a bag that fits my complete rig (45 cm rails).
 
Hey, guys. Thanks for all the advice. I ended up purchasing the Kata CC-192. For future readers of this thread, I am very disappointed in that choice. It is a well made bag, but it doesn't have sufficient space for both the HMC 150 and accessories. Live and learn I suppose. I hope to purchase another HMC150 soon, and I think I'll choose the Kata CB 200 for it.
 
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