Bag troubles

[Andrew Bartram]

So, here's the problem....
Bronica ETRS, three lenses, speed grip, AE finer, WL finder, 2 hoods and assorted filters all sitting on my desk...what do I put them in? Any ideas on suitable bags?
I won't be trekking over vast distances so exclude back pack, in fact most of the time I travel light (photographically) with only my 35RC for company. My initial thoughts revolve around a metal flight case from Maplins.
I already have a bag full of Olympus OM1 stuff, a Crumpler shoulder bag for the Voitlander Rangefinder and a small bag for the Yashica Mat 124G.

I just can't get my head round what to put this new kit into.....

Ideas welcome, I can't be the onlt one out there with bag troubles......

[Mike O'Pray]

If a backpack is out then have a look at the biggest of the chestpacks by, I think, Lowepro. Fixed with a chest and shoulder harness. Everything is in front of you so easier access. A MF plus 3 lenses may be a bit much for a front pack but if I remember correctly it was claimed that it would accommodate the likes of a F5 which is probably similar size to the MF plus telephoto zoom plus room for a second lenses.

I don't have such a pack so its a speculative suggestion.

PS they are not cheap.

Mike

[Richard Gould]

For my bronica gear, camerawith back and 75lens,200 and 50 mm,extra back and various bits and bobs, filters,exposure meter,film etc I use a billingham 335,comfortable to carry,rugged,room to spare and british made,and I think you can get a back pack harness for it,Richard

[Dave miller]

Metal cases are useless for carrying gear in anything other than a car boot unless you have an assistant. I don't trek vast distances, but I do find the most convenient type of bag to use is the back pack. I use a Lowepro MiniTrekker for my Bronica equipment, £50 well spent.

[Andrew Bartram]

Thanks Dave, I'll check it out

[DaveP]

Those mini trekkers, or even the micro trekker 200 are outstanding value,and you can get a ridiculous amount of gear in them if you're canny. Plus they're not that heavy empty either.

[Dave miller]

Originally Posted by DaveP

SNIP Plus they're not that heavy empty either.

I make a point of never carrying an empty bag too far.

Sorry, couldn't resist it, my sense of humour is a little warped.

[DaveP]

I often carry mine empty, its a homeopathic camera bag.

[Dave miller]

Originally Posted by DaveP

I often carry mine empty, its a homoeopathic camera bag.

Then surely it almost empty.

[Alan Clark]

Andrew,
Take a look in your nearest Fishing Tackle shop. There are some top quality fishing bags to be had, designed to be easy to carry, and to be put down on wet grass and mud, with plenty of side pockets etc. And because they are desingnated "fishing" not "photography" they are much cheaper than you might expect. Some even have a "cool" pocket, for bait. Ideal for keeping your film in , in this blisteringly hot Spring we are all enjoying!
Take your camera gear to the shop and see what it best fits into.

The Billingham Bag was originally a fishing bag, by the way.

Alan