The Cheapo Camera bag to fool the bad guys.

[brad-man]

that's a sweet setup (cam/lense)
That tripod looks like it couldn't possible hold that weight.
Is it stable?
I was having trouble reading the label, did it say "Desmond"?
what is the manufacturer and model?

Actually, as long as you stay reasonably level, it's quite stable. It's a set of Manfrotto 209 legs with a Manfrotto 494RC2 head on top that I converted to the arca system with the $25 Desmond clamp. They also sell the legs with a dedicated ballhead, but it's far too weak to be of any use with a DSLR.

 

[Rienzphotoz]

that's a sweet setup (cam/lense)
That tripod looks like it couldn't possible hold that weight.
Is it stable?
I was having trouble reading the label, did it say "Desmond"?
what is the manufacturer and model?

Actually, as long as you stay reasonably level, it's quite stable. It's a set of Manfrotto 209 legs with a Manfrotto 494RC2 head on top that I converted to the arca system with the $25 Desmond clamp. They also sell the legs with a dedicated ballhead, but it's far too weak to be of any use with a DSLR.

Cool 8)

 

[surapon]

But, I just get the Cooler bag ( For Drink and Beers) from Walmart = $ 15 US Dollars,

what if the bad guys are thirsty and want to steal your "beers"?!

Ha, Ha, Ha---Dear skullyspice.
No comment, Because I forget to think about that smart / Bad guys----Ha, Ha, Ha.
Have a great weekend.
Surapon

Very good, I have a few aussie friends that would ignore the camera bags and go directly for the beer.

Ha, Ha, Ha---Dear Arctic Photo-------Ha, Ha, Ha.

 

[surapon]

Not so much for walking around shooting, but for traveling to where ever you are going to do the shooting I bought a Pelican hard case that will fit inside my usual wheeled carry-on bag. It's not perfect, but it does look "business" rather than the value of what ever body and 4 lenses you want to carry.

Thanks, Dear friend bluenoser1993 .
I never have Pelican hard case before, Yes, I will go to buy and try the first one, and put in my wheeled carry on bag.
Thanks you sir, for your great Idea.
Surapon

 

[surapon]

Surapon,
I was noticing in one of the pictures a table-top tripod that was able to hold a large dslr and large lense.
I am looking for something of that nature.
What is that brand and model
I would need to be able to support a 5d3 and a 70-200 L2.8
GlassEye

Dear Friend, Mr.GlassEye
That is my 30 years old Super Desktop Tripods and they do not sell any more, BUT the Link below is the good one too.
http://www.amazon.com/Slik-Mini-Pro-Tripod-2-Way-Tilt/dp/B000ASTKWQ/ref=pd_sim_p_1

http://www.amazon.com/Slik-Mini-pro-Dq-Table-top-Tripod/dp/B005OAU24K/ref=pd_cp_p_2

Good luck.
Surapon
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/tabletop-mini-tripods-d-slrs-diverse-range-three-legged-supports

 

[surapon]

Surapon,
I was noticing in one of the pictures a table-top tripod that was able to hold a large dslr and large lense.
I am looking for something of that nature.
What is that brand and model
I would need to be able to support a 5d3 and a 70-200 L2.8
GlassEye

You mean like this?

Thank you, Sir, Dear brad-man.
That is a great One.
Surapon

 

[surapon]

So what are the red lines on the lens hoods for?

Ha, Ha, Ha-----Dear friend KitsVancouver.
That 25 years ago, When my wife do not give money to buy the great/ expensive " L " lenses, I try to imitate the " L " red ring Lens-------Just Kidding.
I have both L lienses and regular EF Lenses, I Put the Automotive red strip on my Hood of L lenses to easy to match the hoods to the lenses that I keep them seperate when I on the trips.
Ha, HA, HA---Plus-- When I go to shoot in the public with 1000 photographers, The Double red Rings on one Lens( Both Lens and Hood) = Make me a special one, CANON FAN, Not NIKON USERs----Just Kidding.
Have a great weekend, Sir.
Surapon

 

[NancyP]

Oh, good. Someone else uses surplus socks as protectors.
You can buy padded inserts on the internet and use your own better-looking or better-fitting non-photo bag.
A large format photographer I know uses a fishing reel case (padded with compartments) to hold lenses on lens boards, these reel cases are found at hunting fishing stores for cheap - around here no-one would notice, camo is normal leisure wear in Missouri - usually something in the Realtree Max 4 pattern, for the oak woods common around here.

 

[tron]

Thieves' most probable rules:

1. If there is a bag steal it and examine contents later... ;D
2. Lenses covered with tape are an equally possible target... ;D ;D
3. If face looks like Surapon's steal everything ;D ;D ;D

 

[mackguyver]

Thieves' most probable rules:

1. If there is a bag steal it and examine contents later... ;D
2. Lenses covered with tape are an equally possible target... ;D ;D
3. If face looks like Surapon's steal everything ;D ;D ;D

+1 and guys wearing 'coonskin caps are the best targets

On the other hand, wearing chemical suit and carrying your gear in a bright orange biohazard bag might keep people away.

 

[surapon]

Thieves' most probable rules:

1. If there is a bag steal it and examine contents later... ;D
2. Lenses covered with tape are an equally possible target... ;D ;D
3. If face looks like Surapon's steal everything ;D ;D ;D

+ 100 for me too, dear Tron my friend----Special " 3. If face looks like Surapon's steal everything ;D ;D ;D"---My Watch is 4 times of cost of the cameras and Lenses that I carry each day----Ha, Ha, Ha.
BUT Sorry, My wife let me have 10 US Dollars in my wallet, Just for Tip only, All my credit cards in my wallet for spend money.
Have a great weekend, Sir.
Surapon

 

[surapon]

Thieves' most probable rules:

1. If there is a bag steal it and examine contents later... ;D
2. Lenses covered with tape are an equally possible target... ;D ;D
3. If face looks like Surapon's steal everything ;D ;D ;D

+1 and guys wearing 'coonskin caps are the best targets

On the other hand, wearing chemical suit and carrying your gear in a bright orange biohazard bag might keep people away.

Ha, Ha, Ha---Dear friend Mr. mackguyver.
I love your words " +1 and guys wearing 'coonskin caps are the best targets "-------Ha, Ha, Ha.
You make my day.
Surapon