Canon T1i vs Nikon D90

East Bay Rider · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:12 am Post subject:

When I get my new camera I'll take some pics of my old camera. I really liked it but I love the freedom digital gives.
So the backpack has room for other stuff too? It's not just a camera bag? Excellent.
Wife was concerned it would be considered a carry on by itself, without room for water bottle, daily planner, sweatshirt, book etc. If I can fit those other items as well I'll get it and have my new camera handy at all times.
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Tools · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:23 am Post subject:

There are a number of good backpacks for cameras around.. The one I travel with is actually made by Canon The whole back zips open which I like. It holds the camera with a big zoom attached, another lens, and some accessories, plus it has an additional zipped section that will hold a large book or small lap-top compputer, and another laced stretchy pocket that a windbreaker can be stuffed into.... It's bigger than most Lowepro's, which I do not use much because of their small size. Lowepro does make a bigger version than those usually seen. It is about the size of a carry-on when filled up.

I also use a Velbon 530 tripod for travelling. It is full size, but made of carbon fibre with a magnesium head, so is only 3 lbs, and easy to carry.. It is not as sturdy as an Aluminum P&B I keep around the house, but a fraction of the size.
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East Bay Rider · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject:

I bought one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Tamrac-3536-Express-Camera-Black/dp/B000KLJIWK

I've spent more time and energy choosing a bag than I did choosing a camera.
I decided to get this bag for now and upgrade to a backpack if I find that I need to.
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uncle aj · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:04 pm Post subject:

Looks nice but can you use it as a backpack?

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East Bay Rider · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:07 am Post subject:

uncle aj · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:46 am Post subject:

East Bay Rider · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject:

The new:

The old:

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uncle aj · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:17 am Post subject:

Congratulations, I know you will enjoy it.

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East Bay Rider · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:46 am Post subject:

You know what really struck me? The weight of the old Minolta is so much more than the new Canon. It's so solid feeling. I suspect that if I threw a roll of film in it it would work as well as it did when I put it away10 years ago. I wonder how well my new Canon DSLR will work when it's 40 years old. I am having a blast but I think the 18-55 lens is nearly useless for anything distant and have already started searching for a 75-300mm for short money.
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uncle aj · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:49 am Post subject:

I still have a few old Minoltas around and they are great cameras.

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