Is this a good choice for: wearing under heavy backpacking pack, inconspicuous travel in foreign countries, use w/full size DSLR &amp; zoom lens?
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Unfortunately, the way it holds the camera, I wouldn't recommend it for that. It holds the top of the camera against you and the camera tends to swing a lot.
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If you're going backpacking, I imagine you want something light and maybe autofocus? The Panasonic 14-140mm covers a great range and is great for outdoors when the sun is shining, but it's kinda bulky. For night photography, it's not the best. If you plan on using it during the day, then that would be the most versatile. If you want to keep it smaller, you're best bet is a kit lens, like the 14-42mm. It's cheap, relatively small and takes fantastic photos in broad daylight. Again, it's a turd in the dark and the flash on the GX7 is a joke. You'll get the shadow of just about any lens in your shot when using the flash. If you're going backpacking, I imagine you want something light and maybe autofocus? The Panasonic 14-140mm covers a great range and is great for outdoors when the sun is shining, but it's kinda bulky. For night photography, it's not the best. If you plan on using it during the day, then that would be the most versatile. If you want to keep it smaller, you're best bet is a kit lens, like the 14-42mm. It's cheap, relatively small and takes fantastic photos in broad daylight. Again, it's a turd in the dark and the flash on the GX7 is a joke. You'll get the shadow of just about any lens in... » Read More If you're going backpacking, I imagine you want something light and maybe autofocus? The Panasonic 14-140mm covers a great range and is great for outdoors when the sun is shining, but it's kinda bulky. For night photography, it's not the best. If you plan on using it during the day, then that would be the most versatile. If you want to keep it smaller, you're best bet is a kit lens, like the 14-42mm. It's cheap, relatively small and takes fantastic photos in broad daylight. Again, it's a turd in the dark and the flash on the GX7 is a joke. You'll get the shadow of just about any lens in your shot when using the flash. « Show Less
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I just went hiking with it this past weekend. At the end of the hike, I was sweating, and felt a lot of sweat on my back. But its a very comfortable pack. However, it lacks space for TONS of camera gear for long trips. So, be warned that if you want this trip to go cross country, its not going to store much more than a camera and a lens in the padded area. In the main compartment, stuff will move around quite a bit. So, plan carefully.
519689
No.That would over pack the bag, which will not be good for any of the equipment you listed. Plainly put, the camera and lens won't fit. This bag is NOT meant for a DSLR. A DSLR backpack has specific spots and dividers to protect the camera and lenses. This does not. Its a great bag, but not one that I would overpack, or carry a camera in...
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I think it will be quite secure. I've usedit with a D7100 ans the 18-200 lens. Not as heavy but should still work fine with your outfit.
977604
No, long zoom lens attached to Body or even the lens by itself won't fit into this bag. I would suggest that you buy a regular bag-pack looking camera bag with cushions. If I have to buy it again that is what I would buy.
311573
Yes, I pack a camera case that holds a full frame camera and a couple of lenses and still have room for light coat, rain coat, and snacks. These are compressible small coats but the compartments are versatile enough to handle what you are talking about. It has been more than enough for day hikes.
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I used it on a trek to carry 5D Mark III, and loved it (for the most part). It was most comfortable w/ the 16-35mm lens & less so w/ the big 70-200mm. The only time it was annoying was on the super-steep terrain. Overall I'd recommend it.
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I think it would be a good choice. I use it on a D-700 (full frame), and it's a nice sharp lens with minimal perspective distortion.
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I have a Sigma 18-200 Sigma lens with a filter affixed to my Canon Rebel. The camera with attachments fits loosely in the pack. I have used the pack primarily for hiking in Moab,Utah and Kawai. It's been bumped around a little bit, but there has been no discernible damage to the camera. MAKE SURE WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE CAR FOR QUICK PHOTOS, YOU PAUSE TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE GRABBING THE CAMERA STRAPS, AND NOT THE PACK STRAPS!!
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Hey Barbara,I would definitely try one a little sturdier. I have this one now on a lighter Nikon (D7000) and primarily use a smaller lens (18-105) and I think it is about at capacity and maybe a little under-qualified. Just one man's opinion but I think something more robust would suit your very nice set up better.
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Yes.... I carried a Canon 7D with a 70-200 L lens throughout Europe for two weeks. Just make sure you "Lock" the camera in place so prevent dropping the camera.
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Hey Barbara, I would definitely try one a little sturdier. I have this one now on a lighter Nikon (D7000) and primarily use a smaller lens (18-105) and I think it is about at capacity and maybe a little under-qualified. Just one man's opinion but I think something more robust would suit your very nice set up better.
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Hi David, the insert is really good if you plan to carry you're DSLR in a backpack or any bag wide enough to fit it, it is quite compact actually compared to getting one of the canon bags and fitting the bag into a backpack. I carry my camera with the kit lens, two extra lenses, a lens hood and my charger comfortably in this. Hope this helps. Raja
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in a word yes, but if it's all you are going to use it for it's total over kill, I use my carrier for a Canon 7D with a 100-400 lens on it, you should consider something more light weight for a (great) point and shoot, the weight of my gear helps keep the carrier in place as well something that light might cause the carrier to be, ummmm, floppy if that makes sense
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I love mine. I went to Colorado and had my d7000 w/. 18-55 mm lens, 2 Gary Fong diffusers, 2 ND filters in their cases, AND my windbreaker in the top section, and it was not too hard to zipnit up either. Hope this halos!
1243633
I have used mine for several hours loaded with a DSLR, spare lens & flash with no issues or discomfort.Depending on your definition of "kid gear" you may want to upsize since this is a fairly compact bag.