Finally Bought the Nikon D50

[cleo]

I did it and bought the Nikon D50 Dual Lens kit. Unfortunately I have been so busy, I have barely even used it. Shock.

I am now looking for a good camera bag. I will be traveling in Italy for 11 days. I want soemthing that does not scream :steal my camera", a bag that is easy to take my camera in and out of. Comfortable as it can be. I would be carrying at least:

Nikon d50 w/ lens
additional lens
battery charger
instruction book
italian/english translate book - small
wallet
cell phone
snacks
sunglasses

So, it would need to fit the camera but also have a little extra breathing room.

I am not sure if a back pack is the easiet due to not being able to take the camera out quickly as well as fear of people dipping into the bag from behind, although it is probably the easiest to carry

A messenger bag would feel the easiest to take camera out and would feel safer, but not sure if my shoulder will really hurt.

Ones I read about:

Crumpler (6 million dollar home)
LowePro
Domke
TamRac

I like the look of the Crumplers but one person said it was awful for letting or acquiring dust. Anyone else find this to be true?

Oh, and also looking for a LCD protector for Nikon D50.

Any other accessories I may need? I read a hand strap is more useful than neck strap?


I have a new toy and I am curious ot what others found they ended up needing....

:) Thanks!

[newstarter]

I'm in the same boat Cleo. I bought a D50 just before Christmas and have been using it for hillwalking etc and intend to take it to Kenya later this year. I've been looking at the Lowepro Orion Trekker II which has two parts - your camera section at the bottom and a top section for the juice, chocs and sun-specs!

[noyjimi]

Congrats on the D50!

There are some reviews here: www.cambags.com

You probably want to consider some space for a cleaning kit, filters and lens hoods, and maybe a mini tripod. Also, if it's going to be the only camera bag you bring, then you probably want to make sure that it can fit as a flight carry-on unless you feel comfortable checking it in.

I don't know about the LCD protector - if you really want, maybe one of those thin films that are used on PDAs.

[George Riehm]

For travel I take the Sigma 18-125 DC (attached to a D70). This travels in a Lowepro TLZ mini which also holds:
- Two EN-EL3's
- An MS-D70 adapter which holds three CR2 lithiums (a fairly common lithium cell).
- Two 1GB and one 2GB CF cards
- Video cable
- IR remote and 62mm circular polarizer (both in the zippered lid pocket).

The Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 (for indoor shooting without a flash) comes in a case with belt loop, for quick access.

On a day hiking in the desert, or at The Canyon, I carry water, food, SB800 speedlight, and etc. in a Grand Canyon (looks touristy) backpack, but any common backpack will work.

YMMV.