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[Tony892]

I have a couple of camera bags that have the standard padded sepeartion parts. However, I have also got bags that came with my lenses and padded storeage bags that I bought. How do people carry their lenes/ Just in the seperated areas without any further protection or using the bags as well?

[Warrick]

I haven't got any photos of my gear up here yet but i use the following to carry my camera and lenses.

 

Standard nikon padded shoulder bag when im walking to hold filters lens hoods etc.

in transit i use a large pelican case with the removable foam.

[iNYONi]

I try to use the lens covers that come with then and my National Geographic medium backpack. Also have a Nikon shoulder bag for lighter days out.

[Warrick]

Another tip for everyone.

 

You can never have enough of the silica gel sachet packet thingys these are a great help to dehumidifying you storage cases etc. They draw any moisture that may be in the case to the packet, therefore reducing the risk of getting any kind of mould groth in the bag or in the precious camera or lens gear that you may have.

 

If your out near the water or rain try and at least wipe your gear dry even as a temporary measure till you get home as this can also reduce the negative impact on gear such as salt/chemical corrosion, humidity etc

 

Other than that try and get a routine set up how you store your gear don't get the chuck it in attitude happening, remember cleanliness is next to godliness

[K-9]

I never use the little soft pouches that come with some lenses.

I use a Lowepro flipside http://www.bhphotovi...pack_Black.html and keep the lenses separated in the sectioned off areas.

[TBonz]

I generally have a Lowepro rolling bag that holds most (if not all) of my gear that I'll need.  Worst case outside will be my monopod with lens and body mounted that I carry along with the rolling bag.  No extra cases for the lenses, but they will all have both caps on unless mounted to a body.  A couple of the big lenses I've rented have come with a soft case from Nikon and I really liked those cases.  Since my bag isn't really big enough to hold one of those (200-400, 300, 400) in addition to my other gear, I anticipate transporting whichever I end up with in its bag.  That bag seems to have a more easily used carry setup for a monopod too.

[Anna]

I just got this sling bag and love it. We hike a lot so it makes it easy to swap my lenses out.

 

 

 

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[Tony892]

I use a vanguard UP-RISE 34 sling bag that I have found to be really good. http://www.vanguardw...l-1-1-4-31.html

[Stas]

I always use bags that goes with lens. It protect lens from dirt. And of course I use camera bag.

[Tony892]

I always use bags that goes with lens. It protect lens from dirt. And of course I use camera bag.

I tried that Stas, but found that it slowed me up when I was trying to change lenses and depending on the location where I find myself, can make the change over even more difficult, Think part of the problem could be my big hands.

[Stas]

Of course it will slow you up, but in such way you protect lenses from dust and from strikes. I prefer to lose some speed of reaction but keep my lenses in safety. And also I want to add that wright choise of your main lens for every photosession will help you to chonge your lens not too often and don't slow up.

[K-9]

Are we talking about the soft pouches or the plastic baggies? I never use the soft pouches often included with some lenses, as they are bulky and harder to fit in your bag slots, but I will throw lenses inside the plastic baggies so they will be protected from dust and food debris (if you're like me and sometimes put snacks in your bag, lol).

[Maddie H.]

Thanks to all who have posted! I learned a lot on this page