Suggestions on a new bag...

[twolfe9586]

New here...
Upgrades to a D80 for christmas, and having just purchased the kit, and just buying a 50mm f/1.8 I need to find a bag that will let me carry everything I need.

D80 body
Nikkor 18-55 Kit lens
Nikkor 70-300 Kit Lens
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
wide angle filter
telephoto filter
UV lens filters
Extra Battery
and possibly an sb-600 flash that I've been thinking about after I get a bag.

I want to get a Lowe Pro slingshot 200 AW.
Does anyone have any advice?

[JETA]

I've bought 4 bags in the last couple of years. Each one has a different use, but when I want everything housed in one spot I like my Tenba Shootout Backpack.
http://www.tenba.com/Categories/Backpacks.aspx

I'm not a big gal so my only complaint would be is they are not ubber light. I still am able to hike all day in the mountains with it though.

Youtube has a great video on all of it's features. I researched my rear off and this video really helped me make my final choice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgcgO...e=channel_page

Check out some of Tenba's other vids on youtube. They are really helpful in helping you find what kind of bag fits your needs.

[jetrim]

Can't advise on the slingshot, but I'm currently using a LowePro Nova 3 which is a more traditional shoulder bag configuration, a little smaller than the Slingshot and it holds everything you listed easily.

In it I carry:
S-2 body
50mm 1.4
28-80 3.5 w/ hood
70-300 4 w/ hood reversed when stowed
Tiffen filter pack w/ 4 filters
3 CF cards
extra CR-123(2) and AA(8)
Lens cleaning kit
Air Bulb
User manual (for recalling those odd error codes that pop up from time to time)
& a Modo 785 tripod hanging off the back

There's room left for an SB 600 or that Nikkor 11-16 fisheye I've been contemplating

[Singletracklovr]

New here...
Upgrades to a D80 for christmas, and having just purchased the kit, and just buying a 50mm f/1.8 I need to find a bag that will let me carry everything I need.

D80 body
Nikkor 18-55 Kit lens
Nikkor 70-300 Kit Lens
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
wide angle filter telephoto filter
UV lens filters
Extra Battery
and possibly an sb-600 flash that I've been thinking about after I get a bag.

I want to get a Lowe Pro slingshot 200 AW.
Does anyone have any advice?

I use a Lowepro slingshot 200, Lowepro Offtrail 1 and 2.
With my D80, 18-135AF, 70-300VR, 500mm reflex, spare battery, and a few filters
it is quite heavy on the shoulder.
If you plan to carry everything on your back I would recommend a two shoulder strap bag.
I really like the Off Trails, When I need to go light and carry just 1 lens I use the OT1, d80 and 18-135. When I can go a little heavier I use the OT2 for the 70-300VR on the camera and carry the 18-135 in a side pouch.
I've never taken the slingshot in the field. I prefer a camelbak and hook the OT to the front straps.

hth

[twolfe9586]

Thanks guys, I don't know what I'm gonna do, but it did help.

[another view]

Totally different way to do it, but I really like my Domke F2. Been using it for years and have sold a few of the others that were collecting dust (mainly "brand L"). Bags are probably the hardest piece of equipment to figure out...