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Ben Ruffell
December 5th, 2009, 04:48 PM
Any Burton Bags suitable?

I have had great experiences with older Burton camera bags. But the older ones I have do not fit the EX3. Has anyone tried some of the newer models?

The Aperture Pack - dimensions look good on paper.

Aperture Pack | Burton Snowboards (http://global.burton.com/mens-bags-luggage-packs-aperture-pack/220755,default,pd.html?dwvar_220755_variationColor=419&start=16&cgid=mens-bags-luggage-packs)

The focus Pack

Focus Pack [30L] | Burton Snowboards (http://global.burton.com/mens-bags-luggage-packs-focus-pack-30L/220790600NA,default,pd.html)

The Zoom Pack

Zoom Pack [28L] | Burton Snowboards (http://global.burton.com/mens-bags-luggage-packs-zoom-pack-28L/220789370NA,default,pd.html)

I am not sure if the measurements given are internal or external, and I don't have a store nearby with them in stock.

Anyone able to test out?

Ben

Ben Ruffell
December 5th, 2009, 05:08 PM
My experiences with the Cinebag CB-25

I recently took the pack from New Zealand to Colorado and back via Australia for a quick doco shoot on the snow at Winter Park. I was carrying a basic EX3 kit with a Miller Solo tripod set up as well.

I have had a lot of experience with specialist snow camera backpacks from Burton and Dakine, and use a lot of other non snow based bags - such as Think Tank, Lowe Pro etc. I also have bought Cinebags products from them years ago when they first started up.

I had several issues with the CB-25.

The EX3 only fitted in the main compartment when the camera's padded base was removed.

All of the zips open easily, by themselves when the bag is being moved around. They also do not completely close - letting in moisture, and with the potential for accessories to fall out.

The straps on the front are made of a cheap material. They work themselves loose and are pretty much useless. No way for them to secure a tripod.

There is a hole in the very top of the bag for an ipod headphone cable. Not the most waterproof design. I ended up putting gaffer tape over it.

The harness is very bulky, and not that effective.

The base of the bag has a rain cover in it. But this base digs into my back when worn - the padded harness not being effective at all.

The garish colors really stand out in an airport, and not in a good way.

The massive 'CineBags' logos also scream out for attention. I ended up coloring mine in black.

The bag looks big, and is not the best for carrying through airports.

I hope my thoughts are useful to someone. On the whole, I would not recommend the bag.

Mike Chandler
February 8th, 2010, 08:24 AM
New backpack from Kata
Video bags camera bags Kata - Manufacturer of camera bags (http://www.kata-bags.com/Product.asp?Version=Video&p_Id=19770)

David Herman
February 8th, 2010, 09:00 AM
It looks like a beaut. Those guys are definitely awake to our needs.