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I need a bag for my laptop and my canon 50D w 17-85mm lens. i also want room for another lens when i get one and a flash. but since this is for uni im also going to need room for a small lunch box, water bottle, wallet etc.

ive come across the lowepro 250 and 350 fastpacks. what is the difference between the two models?

if anyone had any other suggestions for bags that will suit my use let me know. other brands are also ok. but all the stores in australia stock lowepro and i will not have an issue getting them in + getting warranty. but if i can get the brand shiped to Australia then let me know about it.

looking to spend about $150

thanx in advanced

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gear:
Canon EOS 50D w EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens
Canon powershot G10
Canon film SLR EOS 1000f w EF 35-80mm f/4.5-5.6 & EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6mm

Wish List:
Canon 60mm f/2.8 macro

http://www.flickr.com/photos/theresas_diaries/

ok the difference of these two bags are the 350 is a little bigger than the 250. the 350 is able to hold up to a 17" notebook and has a little more space to put your gadgets in.

ok technical specs per bag:

250: 1 digital SLR with a mid-range zoom lens attached plus 2-3 additional lenses or flash units (up to a 70-300 f/4.5, 15.4" widescreen notebook, memory cards, batteries and cables

350: 1 PRO digital SLR with lens attached (up to 70-200mm f/2.8 ), 2-3 additional lenses or flash units, 17" widescreen notebook, memory cards, batteries and cables
(pro is a little bigger than the regular slr if u didn't know:)

or go here: http://www.cameralabs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10817


hope this helps


JG

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Nikon D60, 18-55mm VR, Custom Tripod, Sandisk UltraIII 4GB

(Wish List)
Sigma 18-200mm
ML-L3

hey thanx for that. i only noticed the other forum after i made mine.

and yea i know what a pro is... i have the 50D which is one.

from what ive read from you and the other forum im going to go for a 350. but if anyone knows of other brands which are goos let me know

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gear:
Canon EOS 50D w EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens
Canon powershot G10
Canon film SLR EOS 1000f w EF 35-80mm f/4.5-5.6 & EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6mm

Wish List:
Canon 60mm f/2.8 macro

http://www.flickr.com/photos/theresas_diaries/

ok well no problem and i forgot bout you having a 50D (oops)

and another brand i like a lot is Tamrac look at this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5 ... aptop.html

or one a bit bigger to fit more lenses: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5 ... _Pack.html

this one looks ok for your needs


JG

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Nikon D60, 18-55mm VR, Custom Tripod, Sandisk UltraIII 4GB

(Wish List)
Sigma 18-200mm
ML-L3

consider lowepro's Primus AW. I bought mine on ebay for around $120cdn which is $110usd or less. great bag! very stylish compared to many others.

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Canon EOS 450d/XSi, BG-E5 Grip, 4 LP-E5 battery, Canon EF-S 17-55 F2.8 IS USM, B+W 77mm Pro1 MRC UV0 filter, Canon EF-S 10-22mm USM, HOYA 77mm HMC UV(C) Multi-Coated Filter THIN, Canon 580EX II,

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31510271@N05/

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I like the Fastpack 350 much better. Sure it can hold more lenses etc.
The chest/ Sternum strap is only included on the Fastpack 350. This keeps the backpack straps from separating.
A very important feature.

Also checkout the Kata DR 467 ($129). Almost exactly the same as the Fastpack 250. Doesn't have the fast access panel, but comes with an AW cover. Also (arguably) more comfortable. Looks quite a bit nicer too.

It also has compression straps, which let you strap a tripod to the side

Definite alternative to the Fastpack 250. Check it out

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» Nikon D90 | Nikon D7000 + MB-D11 | Nikon 18-55mm VR | Nikon 17-55 f2.8 | Nikon 80-200 f2.8D | Nikon 35mm f1.8 | Nikon 50mm F1.4 | Sigma 85mm f1.4 | Nikon SB-600 | Think Tank UD-60

I have the Fastpack 350, and can tell you it's a nice bag and is VERY comfortable to wear, it also holds loads of stuff, and there is masses of space in the top for a lunch box, and the laptop compartment is big enough for a 17" slim notebook. It is well made but very bland, in comparison to the much nice Kata bag!
Hope that helped!

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Ed


Canon 40D + Grip | Sigma 10-20 EX | 17-85 | Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 EX II | 50 F/1.8 | 430 EX II + Other Stuff
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