Can anyone recomend a good "soft case"

Tony Davies-Patrick · May 17th, 2006, 01:34 AM

Stuart - I would point you towards the LowPro range of camera rucksacks - that come in a wide range of different sizes - I use them for trekking/wildlife work and they are superb.

http://www.lowepro.com/

Super Trekker, Photo Trekker AWII and Nature Trekker AW are the best for long journeys over tough terrain with a lot of camera or video gear. The Nature Trekker is good if you can break down the XL2 gear, but the larger size of the Photo Trekker allows you to keep the XL2 intact with lens.

Stuart Claggett · May 17th, 2006, 07:01 PM

Tony,

Thanks for the comment on the LowPro. I have a Nature Trekker AW for my stills equipment. I was looking at fitting all my gear in that one plus a still camera and it just would not fit. I will take a look at the photo Trekker or super Trekker. Do you know if those fit on airplanes?

Thanks
Stuart

Tony Davies-Patrick · May 18th, 2006, 02:45 AM

The Xl1s or XL2 fits OK inside the Nature Trekker if you break it into parts, especially if you have size 4 lens pouch strapped to the side, but the larger Photo Trekker & Super Trekker do provide far more space if you want to leave most of the XL2 gear intact.
I think that the larger Photo Trekker is within airline regulations - just check with the airlines first, because some companies have different regulations depending on your final destination (With the size of the bags that I see some people taking with them on the plane during international flights, the large Photo Trekker & Super Trekker rucksacks look small in comparison!).

Luke Springer · May 18th, 2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Sandifer

...that portabrace blue really stands out to those looking for a quick grab at the airport.

PortaBrace cases now come in black ;^)

Thanks,
Luke

Louis Wilson · May 20th, 2006, 08:38 AM

Anyone ever used the portabrace CC-210 PW?

was thinking about ordering one (I like the idea of having the metal brace to protect the viewfinder)

thanks,

Louis.

Dale Guthormsen · May 21st, 2006, 12:23 AM

I bought this case and find it just excellent. If I am going to be travelling far i still disassemble the Camera. I leave it together for daily use in the truck and it protects it well.

Chris Bottrell · May 31st, 2006, 04:17 PM

I Use the lowe pro AW commerial, it is a bit small, as said before take the lens hood off and turn the mic around the other way and it fits nicely, with lots of room in the side pockets for wireless mics, tapes, batteries ect.

Les Nagy · June 1st, 2006, 01:42 AM

Perhaps you might want to think way outside the box and make your own. I didn't like the offerings around, or if I did like them, I didn't like the prices. I made my own. $14 for the duffle bag, $40 for the foam, and $9 for the adhesive spray to glue the foam together. It is durable and protects the camera very well so far. It holds the XL2 fully assembled, the charger, batteries, Century 0.6x, wireless mics and wired mics, remote, earphones, cables, tapes, and all kinds of extra bits with room to spare.

http://www.atsi.ca/images/xl2/xl2bag1.jpg
http://www.atsi.ca/images/xl2/xl2bag2.jpg
http://www.atsi.ca/images/xl2/xl2bag3.jpg
http://www.atsi.ca/images/xl2/xl2bag4.jpg
http://www.atsi.ca/images/xl2/xl2bag5.jpg

If you want details on making this, I would be glad to provide them.

David Fix · June 1st, 2006, 10:06 PM

I haven't used their bags, but I love my ThinkTank belt system. Top quality and flexibility. The pouches and lens bags slide around the belt so I can bring what I need in front. Their stuff is designed for and by still camera pros, but it works great for my XL2 set up. Beats the heck out of the PortaBrace belt system I used for many years a a TV news shooter.

May 17th, 2006, 01:34 AM	#16
Tony Davies-Patrick Trustee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 1,589	Stuart - I would point you towards the LowPro range of camera rucksacks - that come in a wide range of different sizes - I use them for trekking/wildlife work and they are superb. http://www.lowepro.com/ Super Trekker, Photo Trekker AWII and Nature Trekker AW are the best for long journeys over tough terrain with a lot of camera or video gear. The Nature Trekker is good if you can break down the XL2 gear, but the larger size of the Photo Trekker allows you to keep the XL2 intact with lens. __________________ www.WILDCARP.com www.NIKON.me.uk

May 18th, 2006, 02:45 AM	#18
Tony Davies-Patrick Trustee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 1,589	The Xl1s or XL2 fits OK inside the Nature Trekker if you break it into parts, especially if you have size 4 lens pouch strapped to the side, but the larger Photo Trekker & Super Trekker do provide far more space if you want to leave most of the XL2 gear intact. I think that the larger Photo Trekker is within airline regulations - just check with the airlines first, because some companies have different regulations depending on your final destination (With the size of the bags that I see some people taking with them on the plane during international flights, the large Photo Trekker & Super Trekker rucksacks look small in comparison!). __________________ www.WILDCARP.com www.NIKON.me.uk

May 21st, 2006, 12:23 AM	#21
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	case I bought this case and find it just excellent. If I am going to be travelling far i still disassemble the Camera. I leave it together for daily use in the truck and it protects it well. __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

May 31st, 2006, 04:17 PM	#22
Chris Bottrell New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norwich UK Posts: 23	I Use the lowe pro AW commerial, it is a bit small, as said before take the lens hood off and turn the mic around the other way and it fits nicely, with lots of room in the side pockets for wireless mics, tapes, batteries ect. __________________ Chris Bottrell Director R18 Wholesale LTD Canon XL2

June 1st, 2006, 10:06 PM	#24
David Fix New Boot Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 20	ThinkTank I haven't used their bags, but I love my ThinkTank belt system. Top quality and flexibility. The pouches and lens bags slide around the belt so I can bring what I need in front. Their stuff is designed for and by still camera pros, but it works great for my XL2 set up. Beats the heck out of the PortaBrace belt system I used for many years a a TV news shooter.

May 17th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#17
Stuart Claggett New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield VA Posts: 11	Tony, Thanks for the comment on the LowPro. I have a Nature Trekker AW for my stills equipment. I was looking at fitting all my gear in that one plus a still camera and it just would not fit. I will take a look at the photo Trekker or super Trekker. Do you know if those fit on airplanes? Thanks Stuart

May 20th, 2006, 08:38 AM	#20
Louis Wilson New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6	Anyone ever used the portabrace CC-210 PW? was thinking about ordering one (I like the idea of having the metal brace to protect the viewfinder) thanks, Louis.

June 1st, 2006, 01:42 AM	#23
Les Nagy Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: A Canadian in Canada, and sometimes Chile Posts: 265	Perhaps you might want to think way outside the box and make your own. I didn't like the offerings around, or if I did like them, I didn't like the prices. I made my own. $14 for the duffle bag, $40 for the foam, and $9 for the adhesive spray to glue the foam together. It is durable and protects the camera very well so far. It holds the XL2 fully assembled, the charger, batteries, Century 0.6x, wireless mics and wired mics, remote, earphones, cables, tapes, and all kinds of extra bits with room to spare. http://www.atsi.ca/images/xl2/xl2bag1.jpg http://www.atsi.ca/images/xl2/xl2bag2.jpg http://www.atsi.ca/images/xl2/xl2bag3.jpg http://www.atsi.ca/images/xl2/xl2bag4.jpg http://www.atsi.ca/images/xl2/xl2bag5.jpg If you want details on making this, I would be glad to provide them.