Does anyone else find that as soon as they buy a bag or backpack, they want to redesign it? Well of course the great thing is that armed with some foam, glue, knife and fabric, you can.
Yes, I want a mirror lock-up button on my camera, but putting one in with a drill press and soldering iron is not something I particularly want to explore. But I can hack a bag to my heart's content. Starting with removing all those labels that shout "camera".
Slingshot 100 AW
I've always liked this bag. It's small, comfortable for a few hours, and I can carry it round a city or in a cafe and feel anonymous. Enough pockets and tabs outside to carry or attach stuff.
But when I got a 40D the Slingshot would never take the new camera and a 70-200 f4 and 24-105. Enter the custom insert (sitting on the white paper below).
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Some velcro glued underneath and on tabs holds it in place. Add a small camera case to hold filters:
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Here's the layout with the other lens, and filter bag attached:
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Finally, an old ammunition pouch makes a good case for a flash on a belt.
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Thank you for your indulgence. David