Hello fellow C300-Shooters!

I've searched the net and this forum but I cant find a listing of suitable and good bags (not cases).

Which bags are you guys using? Which configuration of your cam are you transporting in it.

Any suggestion would be highly appreciated.


Cheers,
Clemens

If not using a rig, seems like a bowling ball bag should suffice. They have basic to elaborate models and aren't very expensive.

Because the camera has a weird shape I have been looking at this bag: Lowepro Vertex 300 Camera Backpack.

looks like it can hold the body and screen etc... along with a 17" laptop and room for lenses. Also it fits the Airline regulations here in Australia for carryon.

Portabrace has a new line out. Carry bag or backpack.

PortaBrace - Camera Rigs (http://www.portabrace.com/products/cameras/camera-rigs)

Just an update on the bag that I have just purchased for the C300.

I chose the Lowepro Vertex 300 Camera Backpack. As you can see from the photo I have the: C300, 5D, 16-35mm, 24-70 mm, 70-200mm plus batteries and a MBP 17" in the top pocket.

For my needs this bag is excellent.

Cheers

I went with the "Camera Daddy Bag" from cinebags. I've got two lenses, four batteries, chargers, 7'' monitor, rails, mic and slate. Still enough room for additional lenses.

It's pretty heavy and I i have to break down the camera each time, aside from that it's a perfect for me.

I have been using the Think Tank 'Airport Security' rollerbag.
Airport Security? V 2.0 Roller Camera Bag - Think Tank (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-security-v2-roller-camera-bag.aspx)
It fits in all but the very smallest overheads (won't fit in commuter plane overheads, but pretty much everything else) I am able to get the camera disassembled, a 16-35L, 24-70L, 8-15L, 100-400L, 18-135, 50, 24TS, 70-200L, 7D body, 4 batteries, Lectrosonics SM receiver and transmitter, receiver sled, 3 batteries for the wireless, lav mics, a couple of filters and about 8 media cards plus sennheiser shotgun mic w/windscreen, cables, adapters.

Oh, yeah.... AND a 17" MBP. Mind you, this is pretty intricately packed, but amazes me I can get this much stuff on as a carryon. Before finding this bag, I was using a Lowepro similar to one pictured in this thread, but it was too large to fit in the overhead, so it had to be packed into a Pelican and checked. This is much more reasonable, and way better protection. The Think Tank bag is by far the best constructed and most thought out bag I have ever come across. I'm just sorry I didn't discover these guys sooner. The bag also has TSA approved combination lock on the main compartment, and a hidden steel cable which pulls out w/padlock which allows you to lock the bag to a stationary object. I didn't think I'd use this... but it's amazing how nice it is to lock the bag closed, then lock it to a railing or chair in an airport lounge while running to the bathroom or getting a snack. (don't try that in the main terminals though! Not that the bag would get knicked, but security might take issue with an unattended bag locked to a chair....) There's also a hidden front cable and lock which will lock another bag (like a computer bag or laptop) to the roller bag.

One last thing.... it even doubles as a backpack! It has hidden pull-out shoulder straps. I've never used them, and think it might be pretty uncomfortable, but when you really need your hands free it might be quite handy.

Is it obvious how much I love this bag? Keep in mind you cannot really keep the camera 'built' in the bag. I usually just carry the camera assembled on the shoot, and roll the bag around for the lenses and batteries and such. But for getting to and from the location, especially on aircraft, it can't be beat.

I would love to see a picture of your pack with this bag. Have you gotten it under the seat for smaller jets? I've always managed that -- barely.

Another option for the budget minded would be the Ape Case from B&H:
Ape Case ACPRO4000 Digital SLR and Laptop Roller ACPRO4000 B&H

I've been using this with my twin DSLR setup. And it works great. No problems with normal overheads. Have had some trouble with smaller jets, but by getting an aisle seat and taking out the cart, I can get it under the seat.

I'll try to get a still shot on here....

No way it'll fit under the seat. It's just barely overhead size, but so far the only jets that I have not been able to fit it into the overhead have been Canadair commuter planes, and the upper deck of a 747. (you can't fit anything on those) On the upside, so far I have had great success getting flight attendants to allow it in the closets on both types of planes, avoiding a gate check.

Thread has been quiet for a while but I just want to agree with Derek on the Think Tank bag. And add a smaller option for commuter planes I get stuck on often. I have had the Think Tank for years and used it with EX cameras and now with the C300. But it does scare me when I get stuck on smaller planes. If I know that is going to happen I use the LowePro Dryzone 200 which is one amazing waterproof pack for cameras. And yes it even floats.
Lowepro - DryZone 200 (http://products.lowepro.com/product/DryZone-200,1935,18.htm)

I flirted with getting a Thinktank, but I absolutely have to get my case on every plane. I take a lot of little jets and even prop planes. I started using my Petrol Dr. Bag because, I have yet to find a plane I cannot get that bag on. I use a Kata Insert-trolley with mine and just take it off to get it under the seat. I have an older-style, but it looks like the equivalent is the Petrol PC003 Deca Doctor Bag 3.

In mine I get - C300 (broken down), LCD/audio unit, Canon 17-55 f2.8, 15-85, 70-200, Tokina 11-17, 1.4x extender, 3 canon batteries, 2 sony batteries, Rode Videomic Pro, Audio Technica 875 shotgun, Sennheiser wireless set (including plug-on transmitter), XLR cord and all sorts of adapters. I can take a picture if anyone is interested.

Brett that looks like a great option and at the right price. You have no problem putting that under the seat on a prop plane, or the small commuter jets?

Brett I would like you to send some pictures. I checked the dim and from what I can read, and I could be wrong but that bag will not fit under the seat on commuter planes. That is unless your bag is smaller then the Petrol PC003 Deca Doctor Bag 3.

Since I am also stuck on the commuter planes at times it would be good to have you prove me wrong, if you have used it. That way I will look into that bag and the Protabrace version.

Edit Post:
I checked and the Petrol bag that is carry on approved is the PD433 DR-SLR.

I think the PC003 is the closest to mine. Dimensions seem similar. The dimensions they have on the website I think are sort of wrong. You'll notice how the exterior and interior dimensions are very different. The top can either be peaked or it can be scrunched down. The dimensions they give are for a peaked top I believe. Mine scrunches down flat. I can't be 100% sure they didn't add an inch or so to the height as I have an older model. If I flop the handles to the side, mine really does go under the seat. It's a tight fit but it makes it.

They also added the snap-lock trolley which mine doesn't have. The bracket could add half an inch to the height. Which might make the fit even tighter. Also they added skids to the bottom, which I would remove.

Will send pictures soon.

+1 on the ThinkTank Airport International.

Here was mine packed for a recent trip to brazil...

Thanks Paul,

I have the Think Tank but not the international which is a bit smaller. Have you used it on smaller commuters under the seat in front of you when it won't fit in the small overhead?

Appreciate your input in to buying the C300. As of tomorrow it is the go to camera with my XDCAM kit up for sale and doing it final job today.

Here are my photos. Note that I have another shotgun with wired handgrip and plug-on transmitter under the 70-200mm lens. I think I wouldn't want to go any higher on any of the dimensions. Height can scrunch to about 10"(any higher and it will get stuck). Width is 11" (will fit under aisle seat, much wider and it won't). Length is about 19" (any longer and it will stick too far into the row.)

According to B&H the interior dimensions of the PC003 are:
17.32 x 9.25 x 8.27" (44 x 23.x 5 21cm) (LxWxH)
which looks like it would be similar.

The exterior dimensions are:
22.83 x 12.60 x 15.35" (58 x 32 x 39cm) (LxWxH)
I don't know what to make of those. It wouldn't fit, but I don't see why they are so different than the interior dimensions.

According to Southwest their dimensions are:
window seat: width 18", height 9 1/2", depth 18"
center seat: width 18 1/2", height 9 1/2", depth 18"
aisle seat: width 10 1/2", height 9 1/2", depth 18"

This sounds consistent with most planes I've gone on. Sometimes the window seat is not as wide because the plane curves in which is why it is important to make sure width is around 11". So at any rate, it might be worth a shot. If the dimensions don't work, then send it back.

Brett I really appreciate the effort you made to send along the pictures and get a few dimensions.

SouthWest I fly all the time and consider them a big plane. At times I am stuck on Detla (ugh) small commuter 50 seats and under the seats is smaller by about 1" in each direction.

This will help me decide today which to order.

Have Fun

I had no problem on a Dash 8 if that helps.

Have you used it on smaller commuters under the seat in front of you when it won't fit in the small overhead?

Just once on a small flight to Guernsey, I don't have a clue what the plane was I'm afraid but it did fit.

The thinkTank bags are great, I really like the fact that it locks shut and that there's a metal security cable in the back that allows you to lock the bag to other objects, I use that loads at shoots where I need to leave my bag in an office or other location where other people might have access to it while I'm out shooting.

I use a Petrol pc301 works like a charm. Fits airplane overhead, just slightly bigger then allowed hand luggage space if fully packed, but if you slightly press it will fit. And last but not least it offers a lot of padded space to take along the stuff i need.

Off in a few hours with the C300 on the first of two jobs on the road. I am using my Think Tank Airport roller bag and my LowePro Stealth Reporter for both my C300 and MKIII both as carry on. Will see how this setup works and decide if I need better options. The C300 on Movcam rig is all together but folded up a bit so it fits in the Think Tank. About 60-90 sec to have it hon my shoulder ready to shoot.

If this works well I will post pics when back in the office.

Hey fellas,

thanx for all the feedback. Just wanted to check back in and let you all know which route I went.

I went with the Kata OMB-75:
Kata OMB-75 One Man Band Bag, Medium KT OMB-75 B&H Photo Video

Its a perfect fit no matter if its just the camera or a fully rigged up konfiguration.

Cheers,
Clemens

That fits in an overhead?

Packed for a week shooting after learning from a week shoot last week both with 5D MKIII and C300 plus audio, tripod, 4 lens, plus loads of extras. .

I have been using my Think Tank Airport Security for the C300 with full rig and it works great.

Have my LowePro DryZone loaded up with audio and extras, plus a Storm IM2950 with big gear.

My 5D MKIII with glass is in a LowePro Stealth Reporter D400 AW. The Stealth Reporter D400 AW is excellent for the MKIII and four lens and extras.

Carry on the Think Tank, Dry Zone, and producer carries on my Stealth Reporter. Great system with lots of gear.

Happy to post pictures when I get back next weekend while unpacking.

That fits in an overhead?

No chance. But it fits my everyday production needs :-)
In case of flying I'll put the cam in my lowepro Stealth Reporter D550W. That fits overhead perfectly but for everyday production life the Kata is WAY more safe.

Cheers

I am looking for a bag for my C100.

Rather than start a new thread I wondered if anyone has used the Petrol PC-302 or older PCBT-3 with their C300 (or even a new C100) and has any comments?

I appreciate the cam will need to be broken down to remove handle and grip but I really need something suitable for aircraft carry-on overhead bins and I like the idea of a roller bag that could also be used as a backpack when needed. Ability to carry my 15-inch MBP is also a boon.

I have several bags and most are Petrol as I am very pleased with their quality, design and protection so, although I will consider other options, those are the two bags I am focussing in on - at the moment.

So anyone using either of these with Cinema EOS cams got any good or bad points to share?

Thanks in advance.

Bumpety bump. Anyone used these specific Petrol bags got any comments?

I need to push the button on this early in the New Year as I've got work lined up for the C100 and I'll need a bag to lug it (and a few lenses) around in pretty soon.

Thanks in advance.

I'm using a newer Petrol bag, the PC002. It's the smallest bag you could get away with. I fit a C300 + the following accessories snuggly in the bag:

70-200 f4
17-55 f2.8
Zacuto target shooter
3 batteries + cards
filters + white balance disk
Super-cardiod mic + cable

And I can squeeze an additional prime lens in if I need to.

The C300 and 70-200 can sit upright without being dismantled, apart from the LCD/handle, which need to slide off (I can leave the cables in tact). The way I have them sitting, the f2.8 version of the 70-200 would also be fine.

If I had to buy a replacement bag, I would buy the same one. It's slick, small, and fits easily into overhead. When I need more gear (which is usually the case) I take an accessory bag. I prefer two small bags (with the option of one) to something large.

Great info and suggestion Josh.

Looking hard at that bag now, or just maybe the next size up Petrol, PC003. I like the logic of keeping it small though. For sure I would need to ditch the idea of carrying the MBP within these particular bag types though so thinking hard about that now.

Re-read all of this thread and there is some great info here!

Decisions...decisions....

Hi Andy,

Here's a pic of the PC002 with C300 on target shooter base plate with rods, 3 batteries, 70-200 f4 and 17-55, plus the cards & filters in the side pockets.

In this configuration I have the LCD sitting in a section, but I've also had a 5DIII in that section, plus the target shooter shoulder brace and a follow focus wrapped up snuggly above the camera.

It's the tight, mobile option, but it suits my purposes. I played around trying to fit my kit in the PC003 and this bag in store, and found that either way I was going to have to dismantle the LCD to fit, so I went with the smaller bag.

The PC003 is much much larger, and would certainly be the way to go if you need to fit everything in one bag. For me, I generally need to take additional bags in any event, so I prefer the small option for the camera itself.

Terrifically useful pic and info - thanks again.

I think I'll need the PC003 if I go with this style of bag as I will need to carry C100, battery charger, 3 batteries, Canon 70-200mm F4 IS, 17-55mm F2.8 IS, 10-22mm, Rode NTG-3 or AT4053b plus cable, Senny G2 wireless kit plus headphones and various small odds and ends. If I need my Macro lens or other lenses then I will substitute the lens choices on a job by job basis.

For sure, that lot won't fit in the PC002, that much is clear from your excellent pic!

Thanks again Josh. I promise to post a pic of whatever I end up buying too.

Also, just to add, I might see how I can configure my Petrol PCCB-2N bag for the C100 and key gear. If this works I might then buy the smaller PC002 for those times when I want to travel as light and minimalist as possible.

I used this PCCB-2N bag on quite a few shoots in Dublin a few years ago with my EX3 and never had any issues getting it in the overhead bins with Aer Lingus etc. See pics here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/home-away-home/137528-airline-transportation-3.html

Josh,

Just to say I ordered the same Petrol PC002 as yours today from CVP here in the UK. I thought about the many advantages of having at least one relatively small bag for my C100 and a minimal kit after what you wrote and that picture of your bags contents.

In the short term I will find a way to use my larger Petrol PCCB-2N for the more extensive C100 kit - and I will post pics of all this once I have the new bag and have worked out the best way to configure both for my specific needs (I am in the Lake District at the moment so that won't be until next week at the earliest).

I have a potential corporate shoot soon which will see me filming in 5 countries (all EU) so I have decided that if that "gets the nod" in the next month or so then I will ALSO buy a Think Tank Airport International V2 bag.

Why? Well on top of the experiences shared on this thread, the web reviews (amazon etc.) are amazing.

That is in all but one respect, the handle. There are numerous comments about the telescopic handle being difficult to open/extend (needs tape wrapping around it with a couple of inches sticking out - to allow you to pull it out - as it is not sprung). Also, the handle seeming very weak - but no one has said it has broken! Anyone with one have any comments?

The Think Tank bags seem to be really well thought out. I really like the idea of being able to secure it when I am out and about elsewhere in factories (in 5 years of corporate shoots I have never had a problem - but that does not mean I do not worry about this aspect!)

Anyway, you can never have enough camera bags....

Hope it works for you Andy. You'll have a wee bit more room with the C100 too, should be an even better fit than the C300.

Good luck getting the job!

My new bag is still on back-order with CVP but in the meantime I've re-configured my old Petrol PCCB-2N bag for the full kit for a shoot tomorrow morning. Petrol no longer make this bag but one very similar in size and design but now in an all black finish - did someone mention Rugby!

In the bag we have C100 with 70-200 F4 IS attached (with some shades around it) and 4 other lenses (upright) plus a 1.4x Converter, a Rode VMP, a Rode NTG-3 in a WS7, a LED light, the charger, 3 batteries (1 in the C100), strap etc. and lots of odds and ends. The smaller items are all stored in a "long narrow padded trench" under the dead cat etc. I also used the odd small velcro edged partition in that trench from all sorts of old camera bags that I have lying around to make it more organised.

You can see the Mic Handle detached and sitting on top of 2 of the smaller/shorter lenses on the right hand side. I am still playing with various arrangements. It is perfectly possible to locate the handle near the C100 body - so that I don't have to detach the lead from the camera, just the handle alone. Just need to wrap it in some soft cloth so it does not rattle around and scratch my beloved C100!

NOTE: I removed a soft pouch with one of my Sennheiser G2 radio mic kits and another pouch with my new AT4053b hypercardiod mic from the bag (and some audio cables etc.) from above the C100 area so you could see a bit better.

There is plenty of room in there. When my new small Petrol PC002 bag arrives (sometime next week) I'll post a pic of that with my lightweight 'Essentials Only Kit' in it. It'll be a good comparison to Josh's picture with the C300.

My Petrol PC002 bag arrived from CVP yesterday. I really like it and I'm pleased I did not go for one of the larger variants (especially since the PCCB-2N bag in the post above is fine for my more extensive C100 kit, when needed).

As promised, here are a couple of pics of how I've configured the PC002 for my Canon C100 kit. [Note that I'm using a dividing pouch, lower right hand side, that does not come with this bag but which came with one of my other Petrol bags].

First snap shows everything that I would (typically) regard as essential, all I've done is take my Sony MDR-7506 headphones out so you can see a bit better. The Audio Technica pouch has my new AT875r short shotgun it it plus a short XLR cable. Upper right hand side there is also an old blue American Airlines vanity pack pouch (I've many dozens of these from when I frequently flew to/from the USA - always kept them as knew they would be handy one day!). Anyway, it has one of my Sennheiser G2 radio mic kits and a Rode Lav inside. The light grey Canon pouch you can see upper left hand side just has a few lens hoods in it (for now).

The second snap shows the bag with a few things taken out so that you can see the camera and lens positions more clearly (70-200mm F4 IS on the cam, 10-22mm F3.5 and 17-55mm F2.8 IS). Another hood on the left hand side too. Next to the C100's grip is a deadcat (an old one off the original Rode VM) and in the orange pouch bag is the C100's XLR handle plus my newer Rode VMP (wrapped in a soft bag so not easily visible).

Note that the handle could easily have its audio cable still attached to the C100 body if I so wished (for improved speed of set-up). However, with this much stuff in the bag I'd be worried that something would get squashed up against the connection plug if the bag ever got badly knocked, bending something. Therefore, I prefer to detach it completely.

I've also got all three Canon BP-955 batteries (one in the cam) and a container with a few Sandisk Extreme 16GB SDHC cards in there, plus various odds and ends, e.g. B+W 77mm polarising filter, Zoom H2, little LED light etc., some of which are in the side pocket of the bag and thus are not seen.

I could easily also get the C100s charger and power lead in this bag, or perhaps my Canon 100mm F2.8 Macro IS (in place of one of the other lenses or mic pouches).

It certainly seems I can get more in than with Josh's C300, but I guess that is to be expected with the cam body being shorter and the XLR handle not having a LCD attached.

Of course, I also drive/carry around a load of extra sound and lighting gear, not to mention tripods, Sony EX3, Panasonic TM900, Fostex FR2-LE etc. for a lot of my work.

However, for a lot of shoots this bag is going to work out great since the end result is a small, inconspicuous bag that would easily go in the overhead bins on most planes and one I'm happy to wander around town with.

Perfect!!!!

Thanks for the useful info and photos Andy. Would the bag close with the handle mounted on the C100?

Owen,

Nope, you'd be putting some force on the Canon Mic Clamp ring if you did that.

Note that I have a Vinten Vision tripod plate on the bottom of the C100 - but that's only about 1/4 inch thick so not raising the C100 much in the bag. Perhaps the next Petrol bag up, the PC003 is taller and so might allow this? (it's certainly MUCH bigger in the other dimensions).

However, if you take the Mic Clamp part off (it's only 2 screws), then this PC002 bag would zip up with the XLR Handle still attached just fine - as long as you don't plan on trying to squashing it under a plane seat!

Soon after I got my Sony EX3, I took the Mic Clamp off that for the same reasons as I might take this one off the C100. Namely, it sticks up and causes problems in transport in bags, is likely to get broken - although this Canon one seems much better made than the Sony EX ones - but most of all it is not a very good way of mounting a mic anyway. I accept that on-camera is the worst place for a mic, but in run-n-gun it's often the only (simple) way. I tend to use the Rycote Invision Video lyre type mic mounts (I have two, they are excellent). Both of the ones I have fit a cold shoe.

What I might do is this. Take the Canon Mic Clamp ring off (for good) and arrange the bag so the XLR Handle can remain on the C100 (and plugged in safely). I would have my AT875r (or possibly the much longer NTG-3) in the Invision Video mount in their foam or deadcats, possibly with the XLR lead still connected up to the XLR Handle. Obviously, to get the bag shut I would not actually mount the mic/Invision assembly on the XLR Handle's cold shoe, just lay it to one the side and on top of the C100 (I'd probably wrap a soft cloth around the mic to protect things a bit).

Then, all you have to do is open the bag, unwrap the mic assembly, slide the Invision Video and its captive mic onto the XLR Handle's front cold shoe, tighten up (and plug in the XLR), take the whole rig out of the bag and you're all ready to go - once you've powered up!

I am sure, somewhere, I saw an aftermarket cold shoe adapter that will replace a standard Canon video camera mic clamp ring assembly (it just screwed on in its place and so gives a second cold shoe near the existing one, I think). That would be REALLY useful - without wishing to divert this thread about bags for Cinema EOS cams too much, anyone know/can link to one? Thanks!

If not, maybe I'll use a DM Accessories Unicube on the existing shoe. http://shop.dm-accessories.com/products/uni-cube-multi-point-mount-for-universal-shoe-mounts However, I think the end of the XLR Mic Handle is too fat for this to work with most things I'd want to attach.

The Rycote cold shoe extension bar I have is also another (less compact/elegant) option of getting more mounting points "up front".

[I know the 1/4 inch stud at the back could have a cold shoe fitted to it - I'm working on that as a placement for a radio mic unit, but even that is proving to be not as simple as I though it would be. However, that position may end up being used for a Atomos Ninja 2 one day anyway].

I have the old style Petrol 003 to use with my C300. I've been on just about every kind of puddle jumper plane and have always gotten it under the seat - Dash 9, Canada Airjet, etc. For travel I take off the LCD-audio interface. But I can leave it on the camera in the field and still zip up the bag because of the arched top. I think it might work similarly with the C100 with handle. My coworker has the newer model which seems like it might be a bit taller, but I think it can still be jammed under the seat - I actually got out the tape measure. I'm not crazy about their new cart system, but it works okay. The cart is just a bit bulky when taken off.

Also, by far the best mic mount I've ever had was one I rigged up for my EX1. It was two Rycote Lyre shockmounts (I think it's an upgrade kit) mounted to a plate that I screwed where the normal EX1 mic mount goes. I plan to rig up something like this for my C300. It's extremely flexible and will never break, so it can be scrunched up in the bag. There is absolutely no handling noise and getting the mic on and off is very fast.

Hello kind folks!

I thought the decision to get C100s would be the tough part. When in fact looking for a bag is tougher.

I'd prefer not to take out the handle, and especially the 20 pin jack in and out, in and out.

I understand the petrol cases are best for these single cam rigs.

BUT I'm looking at ONE bag to fit TWO C100s. Handles on, lenses off, grips attached. Hopefully with space left over for 3-4 lenses.

What should I be looking at?

(I used to be able to fit 4 5ds and all the lenses I need in a 1560).

Thanks.

Jason I'm in the same boat, I've been searching for days looking at all the manufactures. I settled on the Tenba Roadie II Shoulder bag. I have it on order, will let you know once I get it.

Roadie II HDSLR/Video Shoulder Bag ? Black | 638-334 (http://www.tenba.com/Products/Roadie-II-HDSLR-Video-Shoulder-Bag.aspx)
Tenba Roadie II HDSLR Video Shoulder Bag on Vimeo

Thanks Nich!

I just researched that too.

I'm also looking at the Logistics Manager from Think Tank. But honestly, I don't feel like dropping another 600 usd after the cam purchases.

I'll re-measure the Pelican 1560.

I saw the video Nicolas. I'm wondering now if that Roadie model can accommodate 2 C100s right side up with handles.

Ok. I got the Think Tank Logistics Manager 30.

It's one BIG bag.

2 c100s. All the lenses I need. And audio.

I think I can squeeze in a third body and just take out the audio eqpt to fit the lenses.

PS. I had to literally wrestle with the Velcro partitions. Comes a very close second to wrap rage.

I was looking for a bag that would allow me to store my Canon C100 in an upright position with handle attached. I settled on the Tenba Roadie II HDSLR/Video Shoulder Bag. The Roadie II could easily hold two C100's without breaking down the camera next to each other. Another plus is all the dividers that come with the bag which allows for various custom solutions. The side pockets are pretty big it holds a 312 LED with Sony L batteries comfortably. A cable management bag also fits comfortable on top of my accessories on the left.

The Roadie II shoulder bag comes with an additional tray/audio bag (not shown in the photos) that should you wish to break down the C100 you could fit two on the lower level and place the additional tray/bag on top of the of the C100's to store other accessories. I opted not to break down my C100.

Very useful, thanks - might well go for this for my C100 MkII. It is a bit pricey though. I saw a blog where someone said they use one of these - Sachtler Bags Dr. Bag - 3 (replacement for Petrol PC003), but the dimensions don't seem to add up to me - I also want to keep the camera fully assembled. It is over 11" high with the handle on yet the internal dimension of this bag is 8.3" so I'm puzzled why the blogger said he could use it with the camera fully assembled. Anyone know this bag?

Buy - Sachtler Bags SC003 (SC-003) Dr. Bag - 3 Extra Wide Opening (Replacement for Petrol PC003) (http://cvp.com/index.php?t=product/sachtler_sc003&gclid=CKCTj__o28oCFWsJwwodLAIBsA)

Hi, yes I use that bag (mine is a Petrol PC003).

You can sit the C100 fully assembled with a 70-200 lens. There's also room for another lens standing upright and a few batteries. Not too much else though.

I use it when I have to fly as it sits in the overhead compartment.

Thanks, very useful info. It is noticeably smaller than the Tenba Roadie which has pros and cons. Flying is not a big issue for me as it won't happen much but general portability is. Quite a bit cheaper too. Going to go for it.

Hey fellas,

thanx for all the feedback. Just wanted to check back in and let you all know which route I went.

I went with the Kata OMB-75:
Kata OMB-75 One Man Band Bag, Medium KT OMB-75 B&H Photo Video (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/601953-REG/Kata_KT_OMB_75_OMB_75_One_Man_Band.html)

Its a perfect fit no matter if its just the camera or a fully rigged up konfiguration.

Cheers,
Clemens

The Kata bags are great. Tall and deep enough. I have the OMB and use it for all my batteries and chargers. For the C300, the best find was a CCC-3 Kata bag, it is really big and can just handle the c300 built up on a Zacuto rig, so you don't have to break it down. Unfortunately, Kata has discontinued all of these models, I think, as of 2015.

I went back to a good old Porta-Brace broadcast camera bag for the MarkII and it works great. It has the bump out for the Gratical viewfinder, so I don't have to remove that. It is also long enough to take the Mark II with the cine lens attached. I've also used a Kata broadcast camera bag, I have old ones from my HDX900 and betacam, but didn't like it being so narrow.