PShizzy.com: Packing the Lowepro Computrekker AW

[dollarbill125]

Do you think you could fit a 15 inch macbook pro in that front compartment?

[PShizzyBlog]

@dollarbill125 in the front pocket? No. I have fit an iPad before, but not a 15" mbp. The computer sleeve does fit a 15" mbp with a speck protective shell though, and is quite generous with space, though a 17" wouldn't make it in.

[khanhd]

What do you use the Magic Arm for at events?

[PShizzyBlog]

@khanhd for remotes, quick flash stands, etc. Magic arms really should be considered an extra arm. They can hold anything up to 8 or so lb and are very versatile, regardless of what you shoot.

[khanhd]

@PShizzyBlog Interesting. I own a couple Magic Arms I use for rigging, but Ive never thought to throw them in my kit with me for event work.

[cubeproduktion]

Do you have a tripod or monopod?

[PShizzyBlog]

@cubeproduktion Both, but I don't use either. Especially for X-Games, I need to stay mobile, so I avoid using a monopod. I'm sure that my shoulder will fall off one day, but until then, I'll handhold my big lenses.

[Photowebster]

WOW.....DUDE you are BRAVE packing all that stuff in the front pouch!!!!!! so jealous!!! one lucky MAN!

[PShizzyBlog]

@Photowebster Hehe, not brave, probably just crazy enough to try it and have it work. This could have gone awry, but so far it hasn't (knock on wood). I will sometimes wrap some stuff in there with a shop towel or similar. This avoids scuffs and what not. LCD's should have covers, so I often put a piece of gaffer on the screen.

[thebigshelby]

DID HE JUST PUT HIS 40D IN THE FRONT POCKET??? JEEZZZ HE MUST NOT BE AFRAID TO DAMAGE HIS GEAR!!!!!!! nice gear though!! :)

[PShizzyBlog]

@thebigshelby Nope, you just have to know how to pack it. That 40D lasted me forever until I sold it, and it's still in fine shape.

[ColeFromRochester]

So...(2x) 1DIII, 5D, 40D, 400 2.8 IS, 300 2.8 IS, 70-200 2.8 IS, 24-70L, 16-35 II, 85L, Fisheye, etc., etc. I mean, fuck yes you can say I am envious. But, you just throw all of that shit into your bag. I would never let such expensive gear sit next to each other without having some sort of padding inbetween them. But, to each his own. Like I said, I'm truly jealous. Good luck!

[PShizzyBlog]

@ColeFromRochester If you looked at my equipment, most if not all of it is in excellent condition. Note that everything in the main compartment is separated. Also, while it's difficult to show, anything placed in the front pocket is placed in such a way that things don't rub up against each other nearly as much as you would think. I do take some other precautions, such as using an invisible shield or similar on the LCD's, or at least some gaffer tape.

Thanks Cole, and good luck to you as well.

[chrismallet]

That's great and all, but what if you need to use the 85 (buried at the bottom of the front pocket) in a hurry? then you need to take out all that stuff you probably wont use and just brought along for the hell of it.

[PShizzyBlog]

@chrismallet Very true, however I just use the bag to get my stuff to an event. Once I'm there, I'll set up 2 cameras with lenses. This frees up a lot of space, to which I move anything else I might need quickly. Also, if I felt I needed a shot that immediately, then I would set up at least 1 camera beforehand. I tend to show up to events early (to me, that's on time), so I study the situation best I can to be prepared when necessary. Thanks for the question.

[kozakm]

Hi, what minitripod do you use for remote camera?

[PShizzyBlog]

@kozakm I had the Bogen 709B, however I used that as an example. I really mostly use 2 AA batteries that are wrapped end to end with gaffer. I then tape that to the bottom of the camera carefully, and that keeps the camera as low to the ground as possible, with an upward tilt. I move the batteries until the right tilt is achieved.

[szendavi93]

nice video but pls don't cover the mic next time:D

[JikoMuskato]

Wohooow.... I'm pretty damned envious at the moment XD Impressive equipment.

[9unslinger]

Damn! I just bought this bag yesterday^^ Nice bag but I didn't know it can fit such a huge kit inside of it! Btw can you still mount a tripod if you stuff it like that?

[mixmaxdix]

that's a big turkey

[Recon9143]

nvm i seen you said mini trekker

[Recon9143]

was that the microtrekker 200?

[sasktank]

nice -- $50000 worth of gear in 1 bag-----too cool

[3rcflyer]

Hello, I was just wondering, how would someone get hired on as a photographer like yourself. I have been taking pic's for a while now, and would like tp pursue it further. I

[PShizzyBlog]

standard Computrekker AW

[HEYitsTRAV]

Hey.. great gear! Is that the Computrekker AW, or the Computrekker AW Plus??

[PShizzyBlog]

luis, the bag is the Computrekker AW, and it does fit a 400 2.8, though it's a tight fit. I'll see if I can take a pic of it sometime.

[luisrobayo]

The haversack that showed is CompuTrekker Bonus AW or CompuTrekker. The first one is bigger than the second and according to the web of Lowepro a second 400 f/2.8 doesn't enter him/her. ?

[hbphotography700]

We have the same bag, a similar 70-200mm but that's about it. You have some impressive gear, wow. Had a go with a 300mm f/2.8 a while back, amazing glass, but can't afford it.

Have fun shootin'.

[PShizzyBlog]

I bring 2 mk3's as my handheld cameras. If I mounted a mk3s as a remote, and my handheld went out, or I needed two cameras to shoot, I would have to use the 40D.

Now at night, or indoors, the 40D really isn't the "ideal" remote. A mk3 would be. But really, that's a pricey remote. For the same price you can get a 20-40D, a lens, and accessories (mounts and safety, etc).

Daytime, almost any camera can do. A 20D would be a GREAT remote. I could see it with a fish being a goalkeeper cam.

[niklashbg]

Thx for the answer! Just being curious.. I'm into photography myself, well only as an amature... for now...

Keep up ; )

[niklashbg]

That's a whole lot of bad-ass gear you got there :D

Just a question: how come you bring two Mark3:s as well as a 40D? I mean, at what points does the 40D out-perform the Mark3? Since it has twice the framerate and produces less noise in the higher ISO numbers. Is it just because it's cropped?

Btw, I really digged that back-lit shot at your blog :)

[PShizzyBlog]

I've been doing it for years. The 40D has a shield zone on both LCD's. It's never been scratched, nor have any of the other cameras in there. Honestly, if it can't survive being in my bag, what chance does it stand being in the dirt, mud, inclement weather, and any other conditions I expect a camera survive through?

[alexdg]

it pains me to see you shove 40d and glass together in the pocket...