Anyone taking a DSLR this year?

[paulo999]

Well, I've gone for a kata.

Wanting 'grab' access to a body with the big zoom, I tried a Crumpler New Delhi. It all fitted (+2 other lenses), but it was a little awkward to wear, and I could just tell that strap was going to irritated me. I've got to other smaller crumplers and that's the one thing I don't like.

The other problem, is that they're perhaps over engineered for my needs. It's a kind of reverse tardis effect. Massive bag, tiny space. The Delhi really suffered there, with it's very clever (but no use to me) bag within a bag design.

So... The kata sling bag. Much comfier straps. Has two so it can either be a sling bag (rotate to front, pull out camera, shoot!), or it can also be a backpack, with a proper beltstrap too. And although it doesn't have a dedicated tripod strap, I reckon I'll be able to work something out.

And it was £89.00 - vs an eye watering £159 for the Delhi 510. (If the Crumpler had been more practical, I'd have paid the premium.)

[cabstar]

I have used the Lowepro Orion Trekker which cost me £30. There is a new version out now which has some very minor design differences.

Has so far done;

2 Glastonburys

2 V's

Bingley Music Live

2 Dot to Dots

& Big Reunion Weekend

Approx 40 gigs

I carry Samsung GX20

17-50 2.8

50-135 2.8

50 1.4

28 1.9

flash gun

batteries

8 cans cider

bottle water

oh & a wireless net book

Always comfortable, doesn't look like a camera bag & I can put some spare clothing in too!!

Lowepro Orion Trekker

I bought one of these for this year as I was looking to get a 2nd body & found it way to heavy & got rid of it

Vertex AW200

Edited May 31, 2009 by cabstar

[r0cky]

Well, I've gone for a kata.

The other problem, is that they're perhaps over engineered for my needs. It's a kind of reverse tardis effect. Massive bag, tiny space. The Delhi really suffered there, with it's very clever (but no use to me) bag within a bag design.

[r0cky]

I have no idea. I think it's either Large or Medium... I got it as a freebie in the sale!

But you just keep unzipping bits, and popping pieces of velcro, and there are just more and more and more compartments... At one point, I thought I was going to get sucked right into it, perhaps to another dimension..

Certainly enough room for passport, ID, travel documents, tickets, compact camera, MP3 player, USB stick, phone1, phone2... Obviously, stuffing it that full would scupper its sleekness, but it's nice to know I have the option...

[Storm_NL]

My Large one came on Saturday. Having seen it, your comment makes perfect sense now. I have *never* seen so many velcro sections, zips, pockets, compartments. I discovered two totally new sections only yesterday!

Not sure between the Medium and Large, I might go Medium to stay lightweight.

[paulo999]

Hahah!

That Kata sling bag is on my shortlist, I looked at every bag out there last summer, and it looked the most promising. Then I started back at Uni, so I put it on hold. You bringing the Kata to Glasto? I will be able to see it in anger!

[scmusic]

Because of this thread I went and looked at the Crumplers in Jacobs again. I caved, and got the Messenger Boy Half Photo - it's got enough space for:

40D + attached 17-40L

28-135mm IS

70-300mm (the cheapie one)

... something else photo-y*

* at the moment, while I am trying it out, it has my Lee filters pack in the spare compartment.

HOWEVER this leads on to my next question - of the people who are taking SLRs -- are you taking flashguns too? I am trying to think if I'll actually use it enough to make it worthwhile...

[timespeedsup]

Without wanting to search through the whole 6 pages, have people used the 24-hour lock-ups to store their cameras when not in use, and have they always got them back in one piece?

[scmusic]

Without wanting to search through the whole 6 pages, have people used the 24-hour lock-ups to store their cameras when not in use, and have they always got them back in one piece?

[timespeedsup]

You should be absolutely fine using the lockups - as long as you can remember which ones you left your kit at!

[paulo999]

Without wanting to search through the whole 6 pages, have people used the 24-hour lock-ups to store their cameras when not in use, and have they always got them back in one piece?

[paulo999]

Never used them. They give you a ticket I presume? Which says which lock-up? Cos I'm sure it can be forgotten.

& if you lose your ticket?

[r0cky]

Lol... I know.. I just kept unfolding it like some kind of weird Chinese puzzle... more and more secret sections!

I'm going on a brief trip this weekend, and will try out mine.. which turns out to be a Medium. It's got room for everything I need, which is cool. If I did need the extra space, I might go for a second one, for the whole gunslinger effect..

[whiteash]

Does anyone know if it's possible to charge the camera battery on site?

[kerplunk]

Does anyone know if it's possible to charge the camera battery on site?

It's quite possible, most of the stalls have power, some have signs up offering recharges (for a fee), not sure if the Orange mobile-recharging place'll do it? A spare battery saves hassle.

[thomj42]

i had a dream last night that inspired me to reply to this thread.

I dreamt I brought my DSLR to Glasto, I took some really weird drugs and ended up face down in the mud unable to stand up. Out of the corner of my eye I could see my camera being stepped into the ground by the crowd but i couldn't move to rescue it!

Pretty weird eh?

That's what you get when you read Efests straight before going to sleep!

[timespeedsup]

It's quite possible, most of the stalls have power, some have signs up offering recharges (for a fee), not sure if the Orange mobile-recharging place'll do it? A spare battery saves hassle.

[GEH007]

As a first timer at Glastonbury, Ive no idea which lenses to take with me.

My options are:

10-20mm

17-50mm 2.8

50-150mm 2.8

28-135 image stabilised

50mm

100-300mm

I really only want to take 2, certainly 3 absolute max.

Those who have done all this before, what would you go with?

Cheers.

[r0cky]

Depends on your shooting style really. If it was me, I'd definitely take the 10-20mm (presume not full-frame camera?). Possibly something longer and fast for picking out subjects.

[Runner]

I'd love to take mine, and had the same issue's last year, but the thought of lugging two bags around, and the changing of lenses (either in a rainy or dusty atmosphere) will just do my head in, especially as I've just had my sensor cleaned.

My old reliable fuji finepix S5500 did the job last year, and I'm happy to just chuck this in my bag with other stuff, so will just go with that again.

[krisskross]

10-20mm

17-50mm 2.8

50-150mm 2.8

[kevin0410]

i'm taking my canon 500D

18-55 kit lens

55-250 IS lens

50mm f1.8 prime