Help reqd. Camera Backpack Olympus EM1 mkii plus lenses, Recomendation.

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Can anyone help. I looking to buy a camera backpack to take :
Olympus EM1 MKii
Olympus f6.3 100-400 (inc hood)
Olympus f4 12-100 Pro (inc hood)
Olympus 60mm f2.8 macro
MC-14
+ assorted bits and pieces.
I had been considering a Lowepro Flipside AW 400 II but I have never seen one "in the flesh" so to speak.
Any suggestions.
 
I was looking for exactly the same for almost exactly the same kit! Watching this thread now
 
Do you (plural!) have a decent camera shop that you could take your kit to and offer it up against a selection of backpacks? Always remember that kits rarely get smaller and while you can carry empty space, packing extra kit into non-existent space rarely ends well (meaning that a bigger bag than necessary is better than one that's too small!)

My favourite bag is my old LowePro MiniTrekker but I'm not sure it still exists (new).
 
Purely FWIW

I have the Flipside 300AW from when I had my Canon kit.

I started with the E-M1 MK2 (since superceded by the mk3) and the 12-40mm f2.8 & 40-150mm f2.8 and that fitted nicely as my go anywhere and photograph anything kit.

When I added the 300mm f4 that changed the game plan in that the bag would not hold all lenses.....plus since getting the EM1X, that bag has the X , 40-150 and 300 plus the x1.4 + x2 TC's. That combination is my wildlife (aviation ~ when I get to another airshow?) kit.

I had my eye on the Flipside 400AW for future reference should we get to travel to far off wildlife & other holidays.

HTH & useful user backstory :)
 
Don’t know if it is of interest but I’m selling a Freeline 350. Used once.

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I use a lowepro sport 20L ,the orange one it holds my mkiii +100-400 ,42.5 prime 18-180 + t.c ,flash . Tbh there’s not much in any of them .
My general gear idea is camera and big lens , t.c in pouch in pocket ,spare battery ( never needed) and just go walkabout . With a water resistant set up why carry a load of gear around that you will not use .

I quietly look at users of other brands lugging around huge backpacks and tripods/ gimbals etc and think that’s what I used to do as well ,my set up can be used handheld ,is waterproof, gives me up to 1150mm reach , and all up weighs 2k.g .
 
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Craig1912 said:
Don’t know if it is of interest but I’m selling a Freeline 350. Used once.
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Thanks for the offer, I've had a look but I don't think it's what I'm looking for.
 
Excellent, or should I say superb value for money, here shown in a shopping trolley basket. I'm too old to carry it.

The Em1 MkII has a 100-400 with the hood fitted.

Plenty of room for your kit.....IMVHO

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Have you considered a decent rucksack with a camera insert ? I've just gone for the Osprey Stratos 34 as per this thread https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/camera-insert-for-osprey-stratos-24.723930/#post-8944785.

A lot depends on your own requirements. A lot of camera bags are good at protecting camera equipment but often don't have much space for other things, also they often aren't that comfortable for carrying over long distances.

A lot depends on your own needs e.g. do you need quick access, is weight an important consideration will you be carrying your gear all day or bringing it out of a car and walking say 1/2 mile or so
 
Your kit would fit in a Vanguard Veo Go , the larger of the 2. If you plan to carry clothing food and drink then you will need something bigger.
A lot of my photography is in good weather close to the car so i like the bag to give easy access and a place for everything. For longer walks and need to carry clothing i use a hiking rucksack and camera bag insert.
The Lowepro are nice bags but they are heavy on thier own. IIRC the Flipside 400 is nearly 2kg.
 
Pag said:
Can anyone help. I looking to buy a camera backpack to take :
Olympus EM1 MKii
Olympus f6.3 100-400 (inc hood)
Olympus f4 12-100 Pro (inc hood)
Olympus 60mm f2.8 macro
MC-14
+ assorted bits and pieces.
I had been considering a Lowepro Flipside AW 400 II but I have never seen one "in the flesh" so to speak.
Any suggestions.
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It's a great bag. I've had 2.
I now use a 300 and a 500. I always go for the camo colour and they look great.
If I'm being honest, I find my 500 a bit on the large side, and I'm thinking of getting another 400 myself.....
 
I'm an Olympus shooter and use Lowepro bags - I have 3 sizes according to which gear I am taking for my chosen targets.

The ProTactic 450 AW II, Flipside 400 AW II, and lightweight Photo Sport BP 300 AW II. The 'AW' stands for All Weather and they truly are! The 'II' versions have relatively minor but very worthwhile detail improvements and the 'AW' have a permanently attached roll-away waterproof cover - Well tested by me even on wet sand beaches on the ground while I shoot surfers from a tripod for example. While mounted on your back no thieving hands can open the bag, so they are very secure. I have kept my 450 AW version 'I' for storing camera gear at home - It makes a perfect 'box'.

The 450 is no problem fitting in aircraft cabin overhead lockers. I am usually carrying about 10kg in it while flying to my base destination. The bags are tough and designed by a couple of American serious hikers who are also photographers and so they know what we want!

I only use my Flipside 400 when going out with just one M1X body and Olympus big white supertelephoto. I never use the flipside feature as I prefer to always have a camera at the ready on a Peak cross chest strap - I find all flipsides cumbersome and noisy when shooting wildlife.

The lightweight Photo Sport is superb for carrying clothing, food, torch, etc and even a small Jobu gimbal plus Skimmer ground pod. It also has a sewn-in stiff padded side access compartment for a camera and/or lenses such as a macro or wide-angle < Watch the extremely thorough video review posted below.

I often carry two M1X bodies, each with a lens mounted on Peak chest straps and my blue (available in black) 300 on my back with an extra lens and all the clothing and food I need for the long day.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx_Zr3Wvv1g


As with all gear, it depends what you photograph and where and when and each of us are different!

WEX are able to offer Lowepro bags at very competitive prices because they have a special relationship with Lowepro-Gitzo-Manfrotto who are one company. Also, if you buy a bag and it's not right you can return it - I did that with a 600 AW thinking it would be good for my Canon 500mm when I had Canon gear.

HTH
 
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