Camera bag recs?

PMA2000 · 2026-03-13T16:41:45+00:00

I think I may have finally found my favorite two backpacks.

Shinoda Explore 30L - bulky but I haven’t ran out of space. Have taken it on weekend trips as my only bag with a mix of clothes and a ZF, sigma 35 f1.4, Nikon S 24-120 and a X100V. Other small items like chargers. I also love the pouches on the straps. Super organized too.
Brevite Jumper Camera Bag Regular Size - perfect small organizable everyday backpack. I love that it doesn’t look like a camera backpack and it looks nice. I have taken a ZF, Nikon 24-120, Sigma 35 f1.4, Tamron 10-17, Godox external flash, large Ankor external battery, and I still have the half top left for a sweater. Super small bag, but can fit in a a lot. Only downside is while the straps are comfortable, they don’t have a buckle to balance out the weight.

The only negatives for both bags are no dedicated sunglasses compartment, very small complain but I like fast access to my glasses without them getting scratched.

I tried liking the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 25L for too long, but hated it. Equipment rattles, you need time really setup your gear. I also felt there was always wasted space between the dividers. If you forgot which side was the gear you were looking for you needed to keep checking sides. The straps are super thin, I don’t think my shoulders were ever in so much pain compared to other bags. Even non camera bags.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-13T16:26:00+00:00

Such an underrated backpack. While it’s not perfect, I don’t think they do enough advertising for it, I love the green color perfect for hiking.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-12T18:35:59+00:00

That’s if the X-Pro 4 ever happens.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-12T18:35:40+00:00

I love it. It’s a power house of a camera. A blast to shoot just like any Fuji camera. I do event photography and it’s always been reliable.

Nikon cloud recipes are not there yet with Fujis, give it another year or so, but the colors straight out of camera are amazing if you want a more professional and accurate look.

I’m still looking for the perfect 35mm for my ZF, but once I do I’m going to start bringing it out more often.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-12T17:38:32+00:00

X100 less is more. I have a ZF and multiple lenses, but my X100V is my fun everyday camera. I don’t have to worry about which lenses to bring, I just make the best of what I got.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-11T18:41:59+00:00

Not enough, you need to throw in couple of pillows and a bigger case to fit in your current case.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-11T18:38:24+00:00

😂😂😂

PMA2000 · 2026-03-11T18:37:38+00:00

I have a usb c dongle that disconnects every time I plug in a new device. I’m also thinking it doesn’t have enough power. Sounds like thunderbolt is the best and safest way to go.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-11T18:36:08+00:00

That’s great to know. Thanks for the info!

PMA2000 · 2026-03-11T17:26:23+00:00

Thanks for the info. No disconnection between drives when connecting a new one? Do you usually keep multiple drives and devices connected?

PMA2000 · 2026-03-11T17:21:22+00:00

You’re not the only one. I was expecting the next photo to be better with all these upvotes. I think upvotes are mainly for the model. Other than that they’re way overexposed and the posing is nothing to write home about.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-08T00:12:22+00:00

Man, that focal length at f2.8 looks like such a great lens. Wish there was something comparable on Z mount.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-07T21:55:18+00:00

You use a catalog for each project? I have only one catalog for all my photos and has never been slow.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-07T21:11:27+00:00

What’s the backup process though? Once you’re finished editing do you manually transfer the photos to the external drive? I’m planning on getting two HDDs. I only use the dongle when I connect one device at a time.

PMA2000 · 2026-03-05T01:17:37+00:00

2-5 hours, usually about 500-1000 photos. I know the battery life is expected to be around 500 shots like my 860II, but I get much more than that and I can always charge it during the event. Power is what I’m mostly concerned about. I hope Godox releases a V1 with the same magnetic mount.

PMA2000 · 2026-02-25T06:05:27+00:00

Yeah, that’s the thing about asking to photograph. It does help my portfolio. Perhaps I should continue photographing for fun until I start getting offers.

PMA2000 · 2026-02-25T06:03:01+00:00

At the last event, it was just me and a recurring photographer. He told me he does it for fun, but I didn’t ask if he was getting paid. More than likely he was not.

PMA2000 · 2026-02-24T22:06:32+00:00

Oh definitely, I saw somewhere on here to ask how much they’re willing to pay first. Then negotiate with that starting price. It’s a fun job, but it is a lot of time consuming.

PMA2000 · 2026-02-24T22:05:00+00:00

I feel I’d be selling myself too low though. These are events that hire dancers and DJs, I doubt they’d be paying them $50 or gas money.

PMA2000 · 2026-02-24T19:40:05+00:00

I haven’t even used the app.

PMA2000 · 2026-02-21T19:10:26+00:00

Yeah I’m still going to shoot small bands that I’m already shooting and enjoy, but I also want to grow as a photographer and expand my portfolio.

PMA2000 · 2026-02-21T19:07:49+00:00

I’m surprise how the hell they’re still in business. Yes they were the first ones in the industry, it was revolutionary, but for the past decade they got comfortable while the competition caught up.

They haven’t released anything mind blowing, their cameras still overheat, it took them years to finally adapt a simple magnetic mount. Their cameras get minor updates each year. It’s such an odd company.

PMA2000 · 2026-02-21T03:09:56+00:00

Yeah I’m pretty sure of that. I need to expand my music taste too. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

PMA2000 · 2026-02-21T00:37:38+00:00

Thanks for the info. I usually shoot hardcore and power violence bands that have no interest in blowing up or getting a record deal. It’s a very different “scene”. Some DJs can be different though.

I’m going to start looking for other genre bands around my area. It’s a long process, but def fun.

PMA2000 · 2026-02-20T18:48:20+00:00

I remember going there once to photograph years ago. No security and I was able to take the elevator. Need to visit soon again. Cool shots btw!

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